1 "CHARTERED BY THE U.S. CONGRESS - NOV

"DEDICATED TO OUR SHIPMATES WHO SACRIFICED
THEIR LIVES IN THE U.S. SUBMARINES DURING WORLD
WAR 11"
"CHARTERED BY THE U.S. CONGRESS - NOV 1981"
SUBMARINE VETERANS OF WWII
SWAMP FOX JOURNAL
LEWIS ALLISON. STATE CDR. (843) 832-8787
ED STANKE. PRESIDENT (843) 569-6012
MIGUEL EMERSON TREASRER (843) 553-4109
GEORGE SCHARF VICE PRES. (843) 873-3318
BILL ROBERTS. BASE SECRETARY (843)-875-0191
ROGER GIBSON. NEWSLETTER EDITOR (843) 875-4933
Our next meeting will be at Ryan's Family Steak House 1314 North Main Street in
Summerville, SC on Thursday, April 21st at 1130 Summerville. We look forward to
seeing everyone at the meeting!
Invocation: Ed Stank; Lunch: 1130-1215
Meeting Called to order: Ed Stanke
Pledge of Allegiance: William Jones
Purpose of the Organization:
Tolling of Lost boats: Ed and Lee
ED Stank: President
WWII SUBVETS, SWAMP FOX CHAPTER AND USSVI, CHARLESTON BASE RECOGNIZE
CHARLES WAYLON ULMER
The WWII Submarine Veterans, Swamp Fox Chapter and United States Submarine
Veterans Incorporated, Charleston Base recognized Charles Waylon Ulmer in a
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ceremony held at the Dorchester County Career and Technology Center, Dorchester SC
on Wednesday March 9, 2011. Waylon served in the USS Air Force from March 1998 to
September 2002 and was an E5 when he was discharged. Waylon served in Kuwait,
Saudi Arabia and Kyrgyzstan during his enlistment. He was awarded the Air Force
Achievement Medal, National Defense Medal, Outstanding Unit Award, Expert
Marksmanship with oak leaf cluster and Long Activity Service Award with one oak leaf
cluster.
Waylon designed and fabricated a portable stand for the USS Amberjack (SS-522) ships
bell for use in various ceremonies held in the Charleston area including the USS
Amberjack (SS-219) “Lost Boat” memorial held each year at the Patriots Point Cold War
Memorial. The original USS Amberjack (SS-219) is designated as South Carolina’s
“Lost Boat” from WWII. She was lost during a war patrol in February 1943 in the
Solomon’s Bougainville-New Ireland area with all 74 crewmen. The bell was donated to
the Swamp Fox Chapter and Charleston Base by Cynthia Burrill of Pensacola Florida
during the 2010 USSVI Southeast Regional Convention held in Panama City, Florida.
Presentation was made to Charleston Base members Carl Chinn and Steve Nelms. The
USS Amberjack (SS-522) was the second submarine to carry her name.
The Citation was presented to Waylon by Lee Allison, WWII Submarine Veterans, South
Carolina State Commander and Edward Stank, WWII Submarine Veterans, Swamp Fox
Chapter President and read:
“In recognition for your outstanding efforts in construction of a portable stand
for the USS Amberjack (SS-522) ship’s bell. Your excellence and
professionalism are a tribute to you and the Dorchester County Career and
Technology Center”.
A letter of recognition was presented to the Dorchester County Career and Technology
Center for providing Mr. Ulmer the resources necessary to construct the portable stand.
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Just like Lee, trying to pick up a
Girl
Swamp fox members at the Amberjack memorial service
Base Secretary: Robbie Roberts
Submarine Veterans WWII, Swamp fox Chapter, South Carolina
Minutes of meeting Feb 2011, Ryan’s Steakhouse Summerville SC, Blessing by Roger
Gibson
1st CALL TO NOON MEAL
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1200 Pres Ed Stank called the meeting come to order. Willie Jones led the Pledge to the
Allegiance to the Flag of the United States. Ed Stanke read the Purpose of the Submarine
Veterans of WWII. Prayer and Tolling the bell for the following lost Boats lost for
January and February; Scorpion SS 278 ’44, Argonaut SS 166 ’43, Swordfish SS 193 ‘45
S 36 SS 141 ’42, S 26 SS 131 ’42, Barbel SS 316 ’45, Shark 1 SS 174 ’42, Amberjack SS
219 ’43, Grayback SS 208 ’44, Trout SS 202 ’44.
President
Intro of guest Which included long time life SW member Sam Whatley and his bride
Jeanette, Rose Ryan widow of Robert Ryan and Elaine Power. Items covered the South
Carolina’s Lost Boat; USS Amberjack the memorial service will be the 3rd Saturday 19
March at 1100. We voted to get new flags (which ones)? The Charleston Submarine
Ball on 1 April will be held aboard the USS Yorktown, tickets are $20.00 each.
State Commander
Lee was proud that there are 5 WWII sailors present and 19 surviving SS WWII in the
state. The 2010 convention stated the future of the organization will be decided at the
2012 Convention in Norfolk. There will be 2012 calendars. Swamp Fox dues for
USSVI associates are due May 7th. John is presently dealing with Cancer.
Secretary Report: No meeting in December, no minutes to approve.
Treasurers Report: Reported funds in various accounts
Cobs Report: Hunley memorial went very well. Oyster roast this Saturday $5.00.
Amberjack memorial: Saturday; 19 March, 1100 at Patriots Point by Lost Boat /
Amberjack memorial.
Old business none
New business Need volunteers to help paint Pappy Henderson’s house. All are invited to
participate in the Amberjack memorial.
Good of the Order. Mike Emerson reported on the Honor Flight in May as this may be
the last one for Charleston.
Benediction
Meeting adjourned
News letter editor Roger
A lot has happened during these past months lets see if I can remember what it was…
Our Amberjack memorial went off with a slight hitch, yes the Cob had to go to the aid of
his son in law who was in an accident but the ceremonies went well, we had a fabulous
turn out, the nuclear school and the commanding officer, the command master chief were
there along with the honor guard, USSVI members along with our WWII Hero’s, had the
place of honor along with the Captain of the Nuclear power School our thanks to all who
made this service happen with out a hitch.
John Adams our second president:
In his diary entry dated February 22, 1756 John Adams wrote:
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Suppose a nation in some region should take the Bible for their only law book, and every
member should regulate his conduct by the precepts there exhibited! Every member
would be obliged in conscience, to temperance, frugality, and industry; to justice,
kindness, and charity towards his fellow men; and to piety, love and reverence toward the
Almighty God…What a Utopia, what a Paradise would this region be.
Associate Member Mike Emerson of the WWII Submarine (Swamp Fox Chapter),
members receives his Holland Club pin from old Swampy Lee Allison, this pin certifies
that you are Qualified in Submarines for over 50 years
Who is the one holding the rope? And what is pulling them “hint”, see the marks in the
periscope; But what I forgot to tell you, this is what happens when you get behind in
your submarine Qualification card…
News flash!!!!
Rumor has it that Sue Eckles has taken up
An assistant to help her train dogs to get street
Smart; this is one of her trainers, look at the
Poor dogs face.
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Some humor from “Ken our associate roving reporter”
In the Blue Ridge Mountains, there was a retired sailor who was reputed to have the best
bird hunting dog ever by the name of "First Class."
Two Commanders and an Admiral went up into the mountains and wanted to rent him.
The old sailor said, "Good huntin' dog, gonna cost ya $50.00 a day." They agreed and
three days later came back with their limit.
The next year they came back. "First Class got better, gonna cost you $75.00 a day."
Again they agreed, and 2 days later they came back with their limit.
The third year they came back and told the old sailor they had to have First Class even if
it cost $100.00 a day.
"You can have the worthless mutt for $5.00 a day, and I'm overcharging you $4.00."
"But, we don't understand, what happened to him?"
"Well, a bunch of enlisted guys from the Navy base in Norfolk came up and rented him.
One of the idiots kept calling him "Chief," and he's just been sitting on his ass barking
ever since."
Reminder to all associates the WWII due’s are due by June so we can send the
comptroller report in August, for associates $20.00, Robbie will be sending out reminders
along with an envelope.
Just a reminder, Rick Wise our USSVI Cob has gone above and beyond in all he has
done, next time maybe we can help when he needs it and to all who have “Thank you!”
I can always
use Help
Don’t forget we have a USSVI and WWII picnic at the Barn in Dorchester May 21st 2011
bring something sweet….
Roger
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