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 & FAMILIES
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"The noted url is worth taking a look at."
RADM Bruce Speller
CDR., NYNMIII
Life Member Ship 1812
 
 

17 December 2001 - at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Orleans County Joint Veterans Council (above) incoming President Ron Vendetti, presented Ed Reese a certificate of appreciation for his work in the previous year as President (below) 


12 November 2001 . . . 
With over 200 people in attendance at the 3rd annual Orleans County Joint Veteran's Council awards presentation, three ship 1812 members receive long over due medals and cold war certificates. Well done to Rex Hultz, Jim Miller and Grant Seaward. 
Ed Reese, President,  Joint Veteran's Council performed the welcoming presentation. 
Shipmate Jim Miller recently became a life member of the Navy Club of Lake Ontario. 
The event was organized by the Orleans County Veterans Service Director Frank Tower who also happens to be a member of Ship 1812 

Assemblyman Charlie Nesbitt, Past Ship 1812 Shipmate Grant Seaward and State Senator George Maziarz

Assemblyman Charlie Nesbitt, Shipmate Jim Miller, Life Member and State Senator George Maziarz

Shipmate Rex Hults


National Anthem sang by Carol Lonnen and Adam Tyson 
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2002-Chief Wiley Renfroe
Donates Stamps
Wiley donated US postage stamps and money to the ship. This kind of unselfish dedication exemplifies the dedication our members show towards their Navy Club. Well done Wiley! 


Lew Randall  received the ship 1812 service award. Right is Admiral Comins

From the Chairman of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Lew Randall: 

Lew wishes all his Shipmates well and reiterates his invitation to “Come on down!” to visit charming Canandaigua.  He will welcome Shipmates to his home and arrange a tour of the VAMC facility in town.  Robin and Patty of the VAMC volunteer office send their regards to Ship 1812.  Primarily through Lew’s efforts, the Ship continues to maintain an excellent relationship with that office. 

 


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Or is that Ahoy!
on line at http://www.navetsusa.com/1812.html

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Last updated
3 December 2007

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 Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade  name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, 
 recommendation, or favoring by Navy Club of Lake Ontario, Ship 1812, Incorporated. The views and opinions of authors expressed  herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of  Navy Club and its parent organization NCUSA, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.
This is an approved web site by the Commander of the Corporation
The Navy Club web site is hosted (at no cost) by NAVetsUSA.com "The first Navy Veterans' Organization created on, and for, the
World Wide Web." 
 Founder Edward C. Reese, USN, Ret. 
 NCCM, NYNM RegionIII, PAO 
Command Master Chief
NAVetsUSA

Departed Shipmates 2007 & 2008

Ben Pasgenski Life Member
More information at
http://www.navetsusa.com/members/bpasgenski.html

Pasgenski, Benjamin C.
Greece: On January 14, 2008, age 87. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Jane V.; 1 daughter, JoAnn (Jack) Langdon; 3 grandchildren, Jennifer (Christopher) Vitale, Clifford (Michelle) Matthews, Tonia Langdon; 4 great-grandchildren, Joelle, Adriana, Lauren, Gabrielle; several nieces & nephews. Combat Veteran of U.S. Navy (USS Iowa) WW II. Retiree of Delco Products. Life member of Navy Club of Lake Ontario Ship #1812 and Life Member of VFW.
Friends may call at ARNDT FUNERAL HOME, 1118 Long Pond (S. of Maiden Lane) on Wednesday 4-8 P.M. Everyone will meet on Thursday 9:30 AM at St. John the Evangelist Church (Ridge Rd. W.) for Funeral Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contributions to the American Heart Assoc.
 



Glenn Aures Life Member


Ted Graff Life Member

Free 40 Foot Personnel Boat Offered to Ship 1812

Admiral's Gig off of the USS Saratoga (CV-60) has been offered to Ship 1812. All the Ship needs to do is get it from Sampson area to Brockport, make her shipshape, build a stand in the back yard of  21 Clinton Street and show her to the public. Our purpose among other things is to promote the United States Navy and its History. What better way can we do that and at the same time put ship 1812 back in to her former glory? There is a water way from Geneva to Brockport, the barge canal system.
It is never easy, as demonstrated above this vessel is BIG! Are we up to the task? Please provide the webmaster with your remarks via email

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Hi Ed,

I saw the pictures in the Quarterdeck.  Not bad for a few "OLD" salts.  One thing though, you might want to make a few changes on your name lists.  My last name is Aures not Ayres and Langdon's first name is Jack not Dave.

As for the Gig, I don't think the club is financially able to support a venture like that.  Also, there's no room at the club to put a boat that large. 

Hope your new assignment is going well.

Glenn Aures 
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Enter Your remarks here
 


But there WAS a parade!

There had been an annual Memorial Day Parade down the streets of Brockport as far back as most can remember.  Unfortunately, following the experiences of those involved in the Brockport Memorial Day Parade of 2005, the representatives that have traditionally organized the parade decided to curtail that activity.  This was an unfortunate decision.  There was no parade in 2006. 

Those that gave their lives that we might be free deserve to be commemorated.  The townspeople that have always lined the parade route have been denied that opportunity.

One man was determined that this was not going to happen this year.  He was determined to have that Memorial Day Parade down Main Street in Brockport.  That man, a Navy Veteran of the Viet Nam Era, donned his old Navy uniform, rigged a U.S. flag for parade carry, and, at 10:00 AM on May 28th, commenced his march down the center of Main Street to the north.  He stopped a few times to catch his breath, but continued each time after a rest of a minute or so.  People on the sidewalks cheered; passing drivers voiced appreciation and encouragement; several took pictures with cell phones.

Although his intent was to continue his march to the intersection with East Avenue, his heart gave out on the canal bridge and he collapsed.  He was taken to Rochester General by the Brockport Ambulance Corps and was admitted for observation.  Fortunately, he is expected to make a full recovery.  He may not be able to march next year, but perhaps the message won’t be lost to his veteran colleagues.
 

Dave Yeaw's comments........................
It wasn't big.  But our veterans who gave their lives were commemorated.
About twenty feet past where the last shot was taken, my heart gave out and I collapsed on the bridge.  My defibrillator jump started me six times.  I spent the night in Rochester General for observation.

But there WAS a parade!

David C. Yeaw


A parade of one, HM3 Dave Yeaw
US Navy Veteran 1962-1966 
Dave Yeaw marching alone in the traditional 
Memorial Day Parade, Brockport, NY

But there WAS a parade!

About twenty feet past where the last shot was taken, my heart gave out and I collapsed on the bridge.  My defibrillator jump started me six times.  I spent the night in General for observation.
More About Shipmate Yeaw at http://www.navetsusa.com/members/dyeaw.html

Ed Reese, Assistant Museum Director

Ed Reese selected to assist in Sampson
Navy Museum Transition

Ed Reese, founder of the Navy Club of Lake Ontario on Clinton Street in Brockport and of the online veteran's organization, "Navy Veterans of the USA"  (navetsusa.com), winters in Naval Air Station Key West Florida.  In past years Ed has come home to Brockport to spend his summers.  However, this year he will not return here.  Ed has secured a position as the Assistant to the Director of the US Navy Museum at Sampson.  Sampson, located on Seneca Lake, formerly a navy boot camp, saw some 600,000 men and women pass through its gates.  Sampson, formerly run by WWII vets, is being turned over to the NY State Park Authority.  Ed will assist in this enormous job. If you wish to give Ed your congratulations, you may do so by logging on to navetsusa.com and email him.  Our best wishes go out to Master Chief Ed Reese and we know that Sampson couldn't have picked a better man for the job! Learn more about WWII US Naval Training Museum and Sampson State Park at http://www.rpadden.com/sampson.htm

Roger, Ed, Dave, Ron and Dick at the Sampson WWII Navy Veteran's Museum
Today's quote ................................
"One who angers you conquers you"
 


Saturday 24 March 2007 Installation, Ship 1812


Chaplain Ron Ayrault visiting the CPO Mess at NAS Key West on 16 Feb 2007. Ed Reese signed Ron in to the ship's log as his guest after giving Ron the grand tour of the Naval Air Station. Here Ron points out a CPO he recognizes. He was lucky the mess was closed at the time...note the cover (hat)." He who enters covered here shall by the bar a round of cheer"


Ron Ayrault and Ed Reese at Naval Air Station Key West onboard Sigsbee RV Park.


December 7, 2006, Pearl Harbor day remembered at Ship 1812
Sonny Pratt, Glenn Aures, Ron Ayraut, Dick Griswold,
Jack Langdon , Jim Miller and Ben Pasgenski
 
 


Retired Master Chief 's  Herman Smith and Ed Reese while visiting
Truman Annex, Naval Air Station Key West, Florida
 

Happy 10th Anniversary of
Ship 1812's Homeport in Brockport

Come all ye young sailors a yarn I will tell, the story of the ship by the old barge canal.
Twas in October, the year ninety-six.. this ship had floors. There were no decks.
A birthday for the Navy age two twenty one and we all thought "we've just begun."
A grand opening was the main theme. ship 1812 has fulfilled its big dream.
A place that was ours! A place of our own. A harbor! A port! A place to call home!
Oh they were all there, the commodore, the mayor too! The assemblyman and the whole proud crew 
 The weather was perfect. not a drop of rain.
       Speeches were heard, there was cake and champagne.
And there was pride and a couple of tears as the sound of "taps" came to our ears.
Standing there with heads bowed low, we remembered lost shipmates. God rest their souls.
And up on that mast gleaming and tall.. proudly flew "Old Glory" the best flag of all!
So now young sailors, you've heard me tell, the story of the ship by the old barge canal

Lew Randall

 
 


Dave Yeaw holding colors at 1812 hours

Hand Salute!

Ceremony concludes

Secure the flags


Ship 1812 happy anniversery & US Navy Happy Birthday


Contact the Web Master at 585 766-5013 email here

911 2006 5YO 1812

Pete Barber, Glenn Aures, Ben Pasgenksi, Ron Ayrault, Dave Yeaw, Ed Reese

On the 11th of September in 2001 our way of life – our very freedom – came under attack in a series of deliberate and deadly terrorist acts.  The victims were in airplanes, or in their offices;  secretaries, businessmen and women, military and federal workers, moms and dads, friends and neighbors.  Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil, despicable acts of terror.

The pictures of airplanes flying into buildings, fires burning, and huge structures collapsing, filled us with disbelief, a terrible sadness, and a quiet, unyielding anger.  These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat.  But they have failed; our country is strong.  A great people has been moved to defend a great nation.  Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America.  These acts shattered steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve.

America was targeted for attack because we’re the brightest beacon for freedom and opportunity in the world, and no one will keep that light from shining.  On this day in 2001, our nation saw evil, the very worst of human nature.  The search is underway for those who are behind these evil acts.  The full resources of our intelligence, law enforcement, and military have been set to finding those responsible and bring them to justice.  And we make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these acts and those who harbor them.

America, along with our friends and allies, join with all those who want peace and security in the world, and we stand together to win the war on terrorism.  Americans from every walk of life unite in our resolve for justice and peace.  America has stood down enemies before, and we will do so again.  None of us will ever forget this day. 

We grieve not only for those whose lives were taken in those attacks, but for the families whose world was shattered by these evil acts; for all whose sense of safety and security has been threatened


Ed Reese, Dave Yeaw, Bill Murphy, Pete Barber, Ron Ayrault,
Ben Pasgenski, Glenn Aures


Ship 1812 visited Chief Mike Shaner at the VA Medical Center Batavia on Wednesday 9 August 2006. Top photo Chief Shaner, Ron Ayrault and Ed Reese
Second photo Ron Ayrault and Dick Griswold with Mike Shaner


 22 Oct 2005, CPO Club, Little Creek, Virginia.             Photo by Reese

            VERY good advise for Ship 1812 pointed out by :"the Gris"


Past Commander Dick Griswold and Past Commander Ed Reese hanging out in 
Ocean View Virginia 22 October 2005


William and grand dad Jerry Henshaw.
Shipmate Jerry Henshaw has stood his last watch .
 He died 18 October 2005 after a long illness.
Fair winds and following seas  Jerry!

Glenn Aures, Ben Pasgenski, Ed Reese, Dave Yeaw and Dick Griswold ..... Patriot's Day Hamlin
New York 11 Sept 2005

Patriot's Day


Patriot's Day Hamlin
New York 11 Sept 2005

Nancy and Stu "man" the ship during open house Saturday and Sunday
13 and 14 August 2005


Meanwhile Roger, Ed , Dave, Ron, Dick and Glenn (not pictured)
Visit Sampson Naval Museum on Seneca Lake.


Red at night sailors delight


10 August 2005, Shipmate Yeaw at attention
with our new flags
 

Navy Club USA National Staff Meeting

On Saturday 6 August, Ship 1812 members Ben Pasgenski, Dave Yeaw, Ed Reese, Dick Griswold and Jim Miller attended the staff meeting at Navy Marine Club. Ship 110, a part of the Navy Marine Club Inc. in Lockport, hosted the meeting. Ship 1812's attendance accounted for over 20 percent of all at the meeting.


Dean, Kelly and Dick

We would like to thank Commander Dick Grizwold and the entire Navy Club of 1812, members and associates for their tremendous generosity in our time of need.  James Henion, Brother and friend of Dean died suddenly on July 4, 2005. Jim was an associate of The Navy Club 1812 and he quickly became loved by everyone.  The Navy Club held a beautiful service for Jim and their thoughtfulness meant so much.  Thank you everyone for a wonderful evening - just one more great memory of Jim. 

Memorial Day Parade
in Brockport
28 May 2005


Shipmate Dave Yeaw

On board ship 1812
Ron Ayrault, Glenn Aures, Ben Pasgenski and Ed Reese

The "Gris", Squared Away

Of course you can't have new officers without having an installation dinner.  After all, the officers need to be sworn into office and why not have a little fun while were at it? The installation dinner was held on March 12, 2005.

Jim, Glenn chat with Glenn's wife

Brockport Mayor Jo Matela and Rear Admiral John Comins
do the traditional cutting of the Ship 1812 Cake


Monday, 21 March 2005
"Another day in paradise"

The Navy Club of Lake Ontario, Ship 1812, Inc.
21 Clinton Street, Brockport, New York 14420

Meeting of:  March 9, 2005

Role Call of Officers:
Commander Ed Reese    Absent
Sr. Exec. Richard Griswold   Present 
Jr. Exec. Ben Pasgenski    Present
Paymaster Dave Yeaw    Present 
Exec. Staff Bill Murphy    Present 
Exec. Staff Stu Dube’    Present 
Exec. Staff Glenn Aures    Present
Exec. Staff Jim Miller    Present 
Chaplain Ron Ayrault    Present 
Master-at-Arms Bill Murphy   Present 
Primary Shipswriter Nancy Thompson Present 
Assistant Shipswriter Duane Everetts  Present 

Introduction of New Members or Visitors:
No new members or visitors.
 

Reading of the Minutes from Previous Meeting:
Accepted as read.

Reading of the Communications:
Brockport Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Corps.—asking for donation.
Brockport Veterans Club—Memorial Day Parade
(Shipswriter to respond—will attend)

Reading of the Bills / Financial Activity:

Bills:
Standard Bills:  Insurance, telephone, waste, cable, electric
There was a question raised with regard to our credit with RG&E and carrying the balance.  Dave Yeaw will check into this.
 

Financial Activity Report:
Checking account was taken down to $56.00 and a transfer of funds of $500.00 was made to cover usual expenses.

$1,000.00 was returned to the Elks from the Ed Freeson Fund.

It was reported that last week was very good financially.  Over $700.00 was deposited to the account.  Nancy Thompson mentioned feedback from newsletter has been good and apparently has helped.

Duane Everetts reported that service fees are taken from the Freeson Account if it drops below $2,500.00.  Paymaster Yeaw is aware of this and will check into the type of account that is held and the possibility of changing the type of account.

Navy Club Accounts:
Cash on Hand:  $491.50
Checking Account:  $811.67
Freeson Fund:  $1,553.59
Savings Account:  $8,614.23

Beach Patrol:
Dave Yeaw mentioned a gentleman who stopped in.  Also the use of cards to promote club business.

Sick Bay:
Associate Marge Ackers is doing better.

Committees:
Installation Dinner—need a count on people and who has paid.
Ron Ayrault is picking up the cake—Wegmans is putting the Navy Club logo on it.

Unfinished Business:
Stuart Dube’-- “Shipmates of the Year”—from minutes of previous meeting, “For outstanding action above and beyond”.  Motion brought by Stu Dube’—passed.

New Business:
Parking problem mentioned—since new restaurant opened across the street.
 
 

New Business (cont.)
Change in meeting time brought forth.  Stu Dube’—meeting time is not specified by the by-laws.  Executive committee to decide.  Executive committee to meet at 1812 hours.  Dick Griswold—next month regular meeting  will be at 1900 hours.  Stu Dube—the Executive committee to meet at 1812 hours.  2nd by Ray Wilson.  Unanimously passed.

Dick Griswold mentioned that we need more help behind the bar and would like to see more veteran members help out.

A member wanted to know why there was nothing mentioned about our Navy Club in the Quarterdeck.  Some discussion took place.  Dave Yeaw indicated that there has been no state convention here in five years, that the state will not come here and therefore we do not support them.  Stu Dube’ stated that “there was no such thing as a state squadron”.

Good of the Ship:
Ron Ayrault wanted to know where the 3 inch 50 was.  It was located in the corner of the door in the museum. 

Stu Dube’ and Nancy Thompson to work on cleaning, organizing and restructuring the museum. 

Copier in museum and radio.  These belong to Ed Reese.  Question was raised as what to do with them. 

Dan Sell mentioned that his daughter was involved with regard to the tomb of the Unknown Soldier and asked about a military presence at the  middle school --Memorial Day.

Submitted:  April 11, 2005+
NJ Thompson 
Primary Shipswriter

The Navy Club of Lake Ontario, Ship 1812, Inc.
21 Clinton Street, Brockport, New York 14420

Meeting of: February 8, 2005
Sr. Executive, Dick Griswold opened the meeting at approximately 18:12.  A quorum was present.  The usual opening ritual was followed.

Role Call of Officers:
Commander Ed Reese    Absent (in paradise...see above)
Sr. Exec. Richard Griswold   Present
Jr. Exec. Ben Pasgenski    Present 
Paymaster Dave Yeaw    Present
Exec. Staff Bill Murphy    Present 
Exec. Staff Stu Dube’    Present 
Exec. Staff Glenn Aures    Absent
Exec. Staff Jim Miller    Absent
Chaplain Ron Ayrault    Present
Master-at-Arms Bill Murphy   Present
Primary Shipswriter Nancy Thompson Present
Assistant Shipswriter Duane Everetts  Absent

Introduction of New Members or Visitors:
There were no new members or visitors present.
 

Reading of the Minutes from Previous Meeting:
The minutes were accepted as read.
Motion was made by Stu Dube’.  Seconded by Bill Murphy.  Motion Passed.

Reading of the Communications:
Village of Brockport – Notice of Change in Assessment.

Reading of the Bills / Financial Activity:

Bills:
Paymaster Dave Yeaw indicated that the regular, typical bills needed to be paid.  Regular Bills included:
Electric
Telephone
Cable
Insurance

Additionally, the $500.00 balance for the roof repair has been paid.

A motion was brought by Bill Murphy to pay the bills and accept the bill report.  Ron Ayrault seconded motion.  Motion Passed.

Financial Activity Report:
Paymaster Dave Yeaw read the 2004 year-end report.  (Attached)
Rear Admiral John Comins brought a motion to accept the year-end report.  Seconded by Ron Ayrault. Motion passed.

Navy Club Accounts:

Cash on Hand: $164.50
Checking Account: $535.08
Freason Fund: $2,550.44
Savings Account: $9,114.23

Beach Patrol:
None at this time.

Sick Bay:
Ron Ayrault reported that cards were sent to Marge Ackers & Dan O’Connor. It was reported that Duane Everetts experienced a problem with his wheelchair while on duty at the club.  Help was called in and the problem was resolved.

Committees:
Stu Dube’ reminded the board of the original committee that was formed to approve items to be placed on the interior walls of the club.  He then asked for a vote regarding the removal of the mural that is painted on the WAR room wall. 
A motion was made to paint over the mural.  Motion was seconded by Bill Murphy.  Motion passed unanimously.

Unfinished Business:
Chris Marks donated the new locks for the bar door.
Keys have not yet been made.

New Business:
No new business.
 

Good of the Ship:
Officer nominations were sent forth to members.  Stu Dube’ moved to accept the amended nominations.  Shipswriter cast a single vote for the unopposed slate of officers.  The slate passed unanimously.

Stu Dube’ expressed heartfelt thanks for the stellar work done on the facilities and acknowledged:

Ken Trowbridge
Chris Marks
Sue 
And Nancy Thompson

He also wished to make an acknowledgement of the aforementioned persons in the form of “Shipmates of the Year”.  Action on this is to be taken at the next meeting.

Dave Yeaw indicated that the club has a beer mister tap that is to be offered to someone who needs it.  The tap is in need of a pressure tank.

Nancy Thompson brought two issues forth.
1.) A St. Patrick’s Day dinner raffle. 
2.) American Stroke Association Marathon.

Submitted:  March 9, 2005
NJ Thompson 
Primary Shipswriter

A  newsletter  for  members
January 2005

For the members that have been to the Navy Club lately, the word change may seem a bit understated.  The Navy Club has been undergoing some major growth in the past few months.  There have been so many changes lately that it would take the entire newsletter to list them all.  Here are some of the highlights of what weÕve accomplished. 
We have changed the old, single color paint in the meeting and WAR rooms to a two-toned motif that is more representative of blue and gold.  The rear entrance steps have been rebuilt and a partial wall installed next to them.  This wall will also have a handrail and floor illumination for better visibility when entering and exiting. We are also reconfiguring space in the meeting and WAR rooms to allow for better use of these areas such as, a nicer seating area along the wall in the WAR room.  We have put a drop ceiling in the menÕs head, insulated the meeting room, office and museum and enclosed the space over the back bar area to help with heating issues.  We have been working on updating the kitchen and bar area, cleaning and organizing the office, and thatÕs just the beginning!!!  There are some projects still being completed and others that are in the planning phase for the near future.
We also now have computers!!!  There are two MacIntosh computers located in the meeting room for member use.  These computers have word processing programs, e-mail and there is free internet for all members!  There is also a printer available for member use.  We now have a computer in the office to handle shipÕs business and this will definitely make our lives easier! 
If you haven'nt been to the club lately, please stop in and check out what weve been doing.

New Officers

In addition to the physical changes being made, there will also be a change of officers.  During the December meeting, a nominating committee was established.  The results of the nominating committee were presented at the last board meeting on January 13th and the vote for these nominees will be held at the next meeting, which is on February 9th at 18:12 hours.  If you are a full member of the club, you may vote at that meeting. Because of the short period of time involved, we are uunable to send out proxy votes.  We apologize for any inconvenience this presents to anyone.

The offices and nominees are:
  Commander Richard Griswold
  Sr. Executive
  Jr. Executive Ben Pasgenski
  Paymaster David Yeaw
  Additional (5) Trustees

Other staff positions include:
  Judge Advocate
  General Stu Dube'
  Chaplain Ron Ayrault
  Primary
  Shipswriter Nancy Thompson
  Assistant
  Shipswriter Duane Everetts

These other staff positions are appointed positions only and will not be involved in the voting process.
 

Installation Dinner
March 12, 2005

Of course you canÕt have new officers without having an installation dinner.  After all, the officers need to be sworn into office and why not have a little fun while were at it?
The installation dinner is being held on March 12, 2005.  The schedule for the dinner is as follows:

5:00 - 6:00 pm Cocktail Hour
6:10 pm  POW/MIA Ceremony
6:20 pm  Mayor Josephine Matela Speaks
6:30 - 7:30 pm Dinner
7:30 pm  Installation Ceremony

Installation Ceremony: 
 Swearing in by Rear Admiral Comins 
 Rear Admiral Speaks 
(Alternate: Mayor Josephine Matela)

Dinner Menu:
Chicken French or Ham
Salt Potatoes
Pasta Dishes
(lasagna & ziti)
Salad
Jello
Rolls and Butter
Coffee and Tea

The cost of the dinner is $8.00 for a single individual and $12.00 for a couple.  If you are planning on attending, please send your payment in the envelope provided, no later than March 5, 2005.  If you have any questions, or need more information, please contact the Navy Club.  We hope to see you here!

Membership Updates

As mentioned previously, we now have a computer in the office.  This has already made a huge difference in the way we handle the shipÕs business and has made it so much easier to accomplish tasks.  One of those tasks has been to create a membership database.  Of course a database is only as good as the information it contains.  This is where we need your help.  If the information on your mailing label is incorrect, please let us know.  In addition, we try very hard to keep up with the records, however, sometimes we miss something.  If we have sent a newsletter to a deceased family member--we sincerely apologize.  Please let us know right away and we will correct the problem immediately.  If you prefer to not remain on our database, please let us know and we will remove your information.  We do not give out any of your information to anyone else.
In addition to your mailing address, it would be helpful to have a contact phone number, and/or an e mail address.  Please let us know if you would prefer to be c
ontacted (including the newsletter) via e mail.  We will do our best to accommodate you.

Membership Dues

We have been speaking to members recently with regard to membership dues.  What we are finding is that there appears to be some confusion as to when they need to be paid and how much the dues are.
No matter what type of member you are, the dues are always $20.00 annually. This annual fee expires on December 31st which means, that in order to remain an active member of the Navy Club you must pay your dues beginning January 1st for that year.  If you are an existing member and choose not to pay the annual dues until very late in the year, for example, September or October, those dues are applied to the current year and the annual fee becomes due again as of January 1st for the following year.  If you let your dues lapse, you will be considered an inactive member.  Once the dues are paid, you are then reinstated as an active member.
We hope that this information helps to clarify things and as always, please contact us with any questions you may have.  We appreciate your support!!!  If you would like to renew your dues, we have enclosed an envelope with this mailing for your convenience.

Contact Us

Ok, so we keep saying contact us with any questions that you may have, well hereÕs how.  You can always write to us at:   The Navy Club of Lake Ontario, Ship 1812, Inc.
      P.O. Box 185
      Brockport, New York 14420   or,
Call us at: (585) 637-6110 between 4:00 pm & 8:00pm or,
E-mail us at: navyclub@frontiernet.net
How Well Do You Know Your Naval History?

Trivia 
1.)  What state claims to be the birthplace of the Navy?
2.)  What was the name of the first submarine and  how was it powered? 
3.)  The first submarine sank one ship.  What was the name of that ship and in what year was it sunk?
The answers can be found on the internet at individual sites, or you can find them posted on the club bulletin board.

Another day in paradise. Past Commander Reese was fishing at Key West and the above couple came up and said "Ahoy". Turns out that this shipmate is the oldest living (Second after the late MC Black, see below) Master Chief of the Navy, Richard Downing.
We had a dozen cocktails together at the Sunset Lounge Wel&REC at Sigsbee, KW ...(ouch).
 I was honored to meet him and his wife. This guy could drink Cdr and Master Chief  "the Gris" under the table! 

Eulogy 
in Honor of the First Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy 
GMCM Delbert D. Black

10 March, 2000 
By MCPON(SS/SW/AW) James L. Herdt 
Not often enough in our short lives on earth are we offered the opportunity to walk beside truly great men. But, by any measure or definition you chose, Del Black was truly a great man that blessed our country, our Navy and each of us with his presence. He was the naval warrior and best friend that all of us strive to be more like. He loved his God; his wife, Ima; his Navy and all of us and it showed in all he did. It was no more apparent than in the fifty years he and Ima spent together. He knew God had given her to him. And he knew she was the one not only because of her beauty and warmth, but because she was also a Sailor. You see, no civilian would do. Around all of us, you never heard Del or Ima. Instead the phrase you heard most often was Del AND Ima.
Certainly much could be written and said of his life in the Navy and even more as the first MCPON. He was my first MCPON having taken office less than thirty days before I headed off to boot camp. What's less apparent to many was his continued service to our Navy after retirement. Humble almost to a fault, he continued to serve as the example for young, and not-so-young Sailors throughout his life. Those of us that had hosted him at official functions wondered at and enjoyed the sight of young and old Sailors standing in line just to say hello to him or be beside him. Just as wonderful was to be told by Del that he couldn't go home yet; there were still Sailors that wanted to meet him and that he wanted to talk to.
His involvement with the office of the MCPON was frequent and welcome. He gave us advice on our job without inserting agenda or direction. He was the "perfect" mentor. Not one of the eight of us who has served in the office has not felt the unseen hand of Del Black on our shoulder at times guiding us, and not one of us has judged our decisions or accomplishments without in some manner comparing them to what Del would have done or said. He will always be our hero.
When I received the stunning news that we had lost our hero, I was hurt and angry. Angry because I wouldn't again have the opportunity to share time or to share the feelings I had for Del with him. So much was left unsaid. But then I realized that God knew best and meant us only good. He chose to call Del in a way that would not diminish in any way our remembrance of him as he truly was. Those of us that knew him best will always remember him as a dear friend with a zest for life, having the most remarkable twinkling blue eyes that shown with genuine mirth as he told one of his slightly naughty jokes, then laughing heartily as he bounced on one foot pumping his left arm back and forth. He filled our hearts and now we're left with a hole in them. But history will keep him alive forever as the Navy leader that forever gave the enlisted Sailor something they had not had in our history. Del Black will be remembered forever for giving "Jack Tar" both a face and a voice. And, not a better face and voice could we have hoped for. God blessed us with Del for all times and he will forever be our hero!


MA1 David Hartz

I (immediate past Cdr. Reese)  was walking on the beach in Key West, minding my own business when out of no where I heard "ahoy" Master Chief. Turns out a member of Ship 1812 who was doing his 2 weeks active duty had spotted me. Small world indeed. Shipmate David Hartz  is a NY State trooper on his two weeks active duty. We chatted for awhile and I decided to hit the road, was 82 degrees, make a note Brockport............. FW&FS Shipmate!
July 24, 2006 update CPO Selectee David Harts
 

Adviser and Past Commander, NYNMIII Rear Admiral John Comins and Master Chief  Ed Reese, representing New York Naval Militia Region Three, volunteered to assist in Saturday's September 11th Operation Patriot. The Patriotic ceremony was sponsored by Time Warner Cable and Infinity radio. Proceeds to benefit the Salvation Army's Homeless Veterans Program.  NYNMIII, along with Ben Pasgenski, Jim Miller and Ken Trowbrigde of the Navy Club in Brockport and members NAVetsUSA.commanned recruiting table and the public encouraged to stop by and chat.

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Ship 1812  September 2004 meeting
Liz and Amy display their membership cards

Our watch standers on the Navy's birthday, Wednesday 13 October 2004
Liz and Amy from the salvation Army ... .
Welcome aboard !
All are welcome to attend an open house at 6:12 pm (1812 hrs), Navy Club 21 Clinton St., Brockport. Bring a cruise book, wear your uniform, tell a sea story!
Enjoy some Navy bean soup  and grog!
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Grants Presentation
Schedule of Events
1430 Hours 16 July 2004
Assemble in the Ship’s Meeting Space
Pledge of Allegiance
Commander Ed Reese
National Anthem
Invocation
Chaplain Ron Ayrault
Master of Ceremonies
The honorable Mayor Jo Matela
Remarks
The honorable  NY State Assemblyman
Charles H. Nesbitt Remarks

At the head table during Ship 1812's grants presentation, Mayor Jo Matela, NY State Assemblyman Charlie Nesbitt, Senator George Maziarz
and Ship 1812 Chaplain Ron Ayrault


Assembly Leader Charlie Nesbitt and Senator Maziarz present $12,500 in grant money to Ship 1812 Commander Ed Reese


Life Member Ship 1812 Commander Sorrentino (right) meets 
with the new skipper of Navy Reserve Center
Rochester LtCdr Michael P. Cavil

Navy Club of Lake Ontario, Ship 1812, Inc.  News

21 Clinton Street, Box 185, Brockport, NY 
14420 Phone 585 638-6524
The next meeting of the Navy Club of Lake Ontario will be held on Wednesday, 14 July at 1812 hours (6:12 pm).  On the agenda are:
 1.  Immediate plans for our continuing clubrooms face-lift.  Come in and see the  progress our members and Seabees have made so far.
 2.  Final planning for the ceremony on 16 July, officially, awarding NYS grant  monies to Ship 1812.  Both the Hon. Charles Nesbitt and the Hon. George  Maziarz will be making the presentations at the Ship.
 3.  Long term plans for capital improvements to the Ship over the next year or so.
 4.  Progress on Operation Patriot and the "Drop Your Drawers for our Veterans" campaign in conjunction with the Salvation Army for the benefit of our homeless veterans. Please donate at the meeting, new and still packaged underwear and socks for vets.
So, join us on Wednesday evening for an enjoyable time and a chance to help direct the efforts of your shipmates.
   Be a part of it, not apart from it!!

     Operation Patriot and the Ship 1812 "Drop Your Drawers" Campaign
Operation Patriot is a program sponsored by the Salvation Army for the benefit of our homeless veterans.  These disadvantaged veterans are in need of nearly everything, but, according to our sources in the Salvation Army (S.A.), the most needed items are underwear and socks.  Ship 1812 has agreed to pitch in and collect those items for them.  We have a barrel at the ship for the collection of packages of new socks and underwear.  This collection will be turned over to the S.A. on 11 August at 1812 hours (our regular meeting).  So get your contribution over to the Ship by that date.  Remember, new packaged underwear (any style, any adult size) and socks.  Our needy vets are depending on us.  Let’s give our all.
Operation Patriot culminates with a ceremony and festival to be held at Ontario Beach Park (Charlotte Beach) on 11 September.  NCLO will be a proud participant in these events.  Join us if you are able.  Wear your uniform.

Membership Drive
Ship 1812 is always looking for a few more active, caring members.  Of course, our veteran (voting) membership is restricted to veteran and active members of the Navy, the Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard.  However, we also make provision for those that don’t qualify by those standards.  Anyone may become an Associate Member.  Currently we have a very active core of Associates that accomplish a great deal around the Ship.  Dues for any member is only $20 per year.  Indeed, if any member signs up 20 others, they are automatically elevated to Life Membership with the Navy Club of Lake Ontario. Or, use the enclosed envelope to remit your $20.00 check for 2004 dues. Or, Veteran members become a life member…Send your check in the enclosed envelope for (Over Age 80) [$60], (Age 71 to 80) [105], (Age 61 to 70) Years $140], (Age 51 to 60) Year [$175] (Age 41 to 50) Years [$200.00], (Age 31 to 40) Years [$225.00], (Age under 31) [Years $245.00].

Ship 1812 Ladies Auxiliary
There is currently a membership drive to collect a sufficient number of ladies that we can gain a Charter from the Navy Club of the United States of America (our parent organization).  Sue (PH 585 964-2998) is spearheading that drive.  If you are (or have) a wife, daughter, granddaughter, stepdaughter of a Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard veteran, sign up.  The Auxiliary will be directly responsible to Ship 1812, but they have their own meetings, conduct their own events, and maintain their separate accounts.  It’s a worthwhile endeavor and the ladies always seem to enjoy the camaraderie while performing important work for the Ship.

U.S. Navy Birthday
October 13th will mark the 228th birthday of the US Navy.  It happens to fall on the 2nd Wednesday of October – a regular Ship 1812 meeting night.  Let’s make this meeting special.  All you guys that, for one reason or another, have not been able to make the meetings, plan for this one.  Let’s have a blowout for that night.  Maybe we can have available all those things that you look fondly back on – grog, Navy bean soup, SOS.  Come on in and see all the improvements that we have made to our clubrooms.  Swap old sea stories with your Shipmates.  Bring in your scrapbooks and cruise books.  Share your experiences.  And you know what would make it all the more special?  If you brought in a friend who is also an old salt and signed them up for membership.  See you there!!!
Any questions about anything? Please call the commander at the club 585 637-6110 or home 638-6524
 
 


Navy Club, USA convention, June 19, 2004 in Myersville, Pennsylvania was attended by Ed Reese and Dave Yeaw . In the picture above, the out going Commandant, after being relieved by in coming Commandant Archie Gainy closes the fourth and final delegate session..
 


David Yeaw, past commander of Ship 1812 has been reelected as the Exalted Ruler of  Brockport Elks Lodge No. 2110 . Picture taken during the installation of officers dinner on Saturday, 27 March 2004.  Well done shipmate!
 

Naval Reserve Center Rochester
Seabee's work on our Navy Club


Left to right back row: CM2 Bryce W. Bills, USNR, BU3 Matt Fitch, USNR, EO2 Frank C. Russo II, USNR, EO2 Jack J. Julian, USNR and CM2 Ron Newman, Jr., USNR. 
Front row, NCCM Edward C. Reese, USN ret., NYNM and CM2(FMF) Ken Bennett, USNR

As a public service to the local Navy veteran's organization, Navy Club of Lake Ontario, Ship 1812, Inc, members of the  NMCB 21 worked on the Club rooms drill weekend March 6 and 7.
 
 

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 Edward C. Reese, NCCM, New York Naval Guard, USN Retired