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BONEFISH BASE

22JUL2023

General Bonefish Meeting

“ZACATECAS”

“All Rise”

Sunrise: 0555hrs Sunset: 1959hrs

“Plan of the Day” (Minutes)

In-Port

“Zacatecas Café”

Sailing List: Gene Adams, William Hawkins, John Lucio, Dan M. Rowland, Karl Law Waterman, Everett Noyes, Chuck Orman, Fred Treddy, Guest of member: Rita Hawkins.

1204hrs: Meeting called to Order by Bonefish Base Commander Gene Adams

  • “The Pledge of Allegiance” All stood. Those covered “Hand Salute” those uncovered “Right Hand over Heart”

  • Our Creed:

Our organization’s purpose is “To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties while service their country. That their dedication. Deeds and supreme sacrifice be a constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishments. Pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States of America and its Constitution.

In addition to perpetuating the memory of the departed shipmates, we shall provide a way for all Submariners to gather for the mutual benefit and enjoyment. Our common heritage as Submariners shall be strengthened by camaraderie. We support a strong U.S. Submarine Force.

he organization will engage in various projects and deeds that will bring about the perpetual remembrance of those shipmates who have given the supreme sacrifice. The organization will also endeavor to educate all third parties it comes in contact with about the services our submarine brothers performed and how their sacrifices made possible the freedom and lifestyles we enjoy today.

  • Reading of the Prayer: All Stood with heads down as Prayer was cited. Amen by Bonefish Base Commander, Gene Adams.

  • Tolling of the Boats: (United States Submarines lost in the month of July)

USS GRUNION (SS216) She was lost on 30JUL42 while on her first war patrol near Kiska Harbor. She had radioed that she sank two sub-chasers and damaged a third. She was never heard from again. Her remains were found in the Bering Sea in 2006 off the Aleutian Island of Kiska. 70 Souls Lost

USS S-28 (SS133) Lost on 04JUL44 off the coast of Hawaii while conducting training exercises with the United States Coast Guard Cutter Reliance. After S-28 submerged to make a practice torpedo approach Reliance lost contact. There were no distress signals or explosions noted from S-28. Two days later an oil slick was found where S-28 submerged. The cause of the loss is still a mystery.

49 Souls Lost

USS Robalo (SS273) Eighty one men went down on Robalo on 26JUL44 while on her third war patrol. She struck a mine about two miles off the coast of Palawan. Four men survived and swam ashore. Those four were captured and put on a Japanese Destroyer. They were lost when that destroyer was sank.

81 Souls Lost

  • Report of the Minutes of the last meeting. Accepted.

  • Report of the Treasurer. We have $3,712.25. Accepted.

Binnacle List: Jan Noyes, Brick Noyes, Marty Noyes, Mike Williamson, Daryl Brock

  • Old Business:

    • The need for future speakers at the Bonefish Base General Meetings was discussed. It was emphasized that more of a need for interesting speakers rather than ‘Submarine’ speakers was needed. It was suggested that we may have an Army CAV soldier come in and convey what it is like to be a Scout in the Army Cavalry. It may also be interesting to hear what the life a Fire Department member is like.

    • Float Storage. As of now the Bonefish Base Submarine is stowed over at Bill Hawkins backyard. At best it is covered with tarps and is open to the elements. It is a lot of effort to unwrap it to set it for travel. Since it was moved out of the covered stowage at the American Legion it has been exposed to the elements. At the least a motion was floored and approved by a quorum of this Bonefish Base Meeting that we purchase a large ‘Car Cover’ to protect it. Member John Lucio indicated that he will check with the Corona Chapter of the Elks Lodge to see if they may have indoor storage available to us.

    • The Float Trailer: All four tires on the trailer for our Submarine Float are both worn and age dated. They need to be replaced. The size is ST225/75D15. A motion was brought to the floor and seconded to replace said tires. Passed by the quorum of this Bonefish Base General Meeting. Bill Hawkins to shop this out and report to Gene Adams, Bonefish Base Commander. (Note: John Lucio added that again he would check with the Corona Base Elk’s Lodge for possible assistance in the form of a donation. He will be meeting with their Board on the night of Wednesday, July 26, 2023. He will advise Gene Adams, Bonefish Base Commander on Thursday, July 27, 2023.

    • Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade: The parade was again a success and the Bonefish Base was well represented with they unique Bonefish Submarine.

  • New Business

Bonefish Base Eboard Office elections for 2024 are coming up fast. Consider yourself for one of these positions. Its a little work but you can help guide the base through both difficult and great times. After a couple of years the board needs some new blood. Become a part.

The process for the proposed Submarine Memorial out at the Riverside National Cemetery is in limbo at present.

USSVI National Convention is being held in Tucson, Az. between 28AUG2023 AND 03SEP2023. Any attending need to make arrangements. It has not been decided to have the Bonefish Base Submarine Float attend.

The Bonefish Base Submarine Float has been invited to participate in the Elk’s Lodge Car Show in Corona on 26AUG2023. News will be posted.

The Riverside Veterans Day Parade and display will be held 10NOV2023 and the Bonefish Base Submarine Float will participate.

A motion to have the Bonefish Base treasury pay for the lunch of members and their guests for the Christmas Day Ships Party. Seconded and passed by the quorum present.

A motion was introduced to have Bonefish Crewman John Lucio reimbursed up to $50.00 for postage when he sends out a mail drop to increase Bonefish membership. Seconded and passed. These mailings will be to organizations, DAV’s, American Legions, VFW’s and the like within fifty miles of Zacatecas Restaurant.

The motion to have Bonefish Base purchase twenty (20) 2024 Submarine Calendars for resale to members was introduced. Seconded and passed.

Next month, August 2023 the Bonefish Base eboard and General Meeting, will be dark.

  • Program

Bonefish base members were asked to remember any story regarding their service.

  • Good of the Order.

Any member that lost picnic food containers at the Bonefish Base picnic call Gene Adams.

  • Adjournment 1315hrs