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February 2004 Issue

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Seal of the USS Newport News CA-148

USS Newport News Work Party
Sponsored by the
USS Newport News Museum and Memorial Foundation

USS Newport News - April 2004 - Work Party

FROM: Al Siegel; Museum President

ATTENTION ALL CREW MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS

The USS Newport News Museum and Memorial Foundation is holding it's 2004 Working Party, May 29, 2004 to June 2, 2004 on board the USS Salem in Quincy Massachusetts. You can come any or all of the days - whatever works for you!

All hands are invited to join us and have an opportunity to meet old acquaintances, do some chipping and painting, and hit the beach for a lively liberty each night. This will probably be your only chance this year to enjoy this special activity, so don't miss it. We all know that time marches on and better to grab the opportunities while you still can.

We will be assisting the Salem Association with the restoration of some of the 3" mounts, repair to 5" Mount 51, and continued maintenance of Turret 2. In addition we will be adding exhibits to our museum, and making repairs as necessary. The USS Newport News Foundation will provide all the supplies - you just provide the elbow grease. This is not just an all hands event, but is available to family members and friends as well.

We will have colors each morning and sundown, raising one of our Newport News flags up the mainmast.

The Salem is available for berthing on board if you would like to do that. Many of us have and it is quite the time. You will need to provide your own bedding, toiletries and towels, but will have a chance to hit your own rack for a few days. Remember when you walked around with flip flops when you went to the head - well bring them again. Also bring a flashlight as the ship goes red after 2200. There is no food service on board the Salem, and we all go out for lunch and dinner (except for Saturday when we will be bringing it in)

If you prefer to stay at a hotel instead, we have secured an excellent rate at the Quincy Marriott - $79 per day plus tax. Reservations will be made for you through the USS Newport News Foundation - you can't call directly on your own. Transportation will be available to get you to the ship (a number of us will have our cars their and we just all carpool). If you fly in during the day, there is a water shuttle (the Harbor Express) that takes you from the airport right to the Salem - literally 100 yards from the afterbrow.

Saturday evening, June 1st, we will be holding a memorial service to honor the memory of all our shipmates that have passed. We will follow that with an all hands dinner in the wardroom, courtesy of the Foundation to all you swabies that made the effort to come and help.

This is an important cause. Historic Naval museum ships like the USS Salem need to be cared for so that generations to come can understand the experiences we all shared while aboard. The Newport News is gone, but her memory lives in her sister - the Salem. Come out, join the fun and help preserve our legacy.

If you want to sign up, please fill out the form on our web site
Click Here to sign up for the work party or go to
http://www.uss-newport-news.com/salem/workpartyform_museum.htm

Any questions - just E Mail me and I will get back to you ASAP.

Al Siegel ETR2
OE Division 1967-1970
President, USS Newport News Museum and Memorial Foundation
 

Below are confirmed names that have already signed up for the April Work part. There are many other who have said they are coming, but can't confirm yet. Looks like we are going to have a GREAT Turnout!!  If you are going to the work party, and do not see your name listed below, please Click Here to add your name and needed information to our list. 

Name

Rate/Rank

Division

Years Served

# of guest

Babson, Al

GMG2

 GM

1969-1972

 

Boehl, Helmut

DC2

R

1966 - 1969

1

Burgess, Russell

FTGSN

Fox

1960 –1963

2

Daniel, Jimmie

RD2

OI

1956 - 1960

2

Digiacomo, John

FTG3

Fox

1966 - 1969

 

Flibotte, Don

SFP2

R

1965 - 1968

 

Fones, Larry

MM3

M

1968-1972

2

Freeman, Bob

SN

5th

1960 - 1963

 

Gee, Charles

RD1

OI

1954 - 1957

 

Graham, Shannon

SN

Fox

1969 - 1973

 

Hagopian, Al

Sn

FOX

1969 - 1971

 

Hawkins, Tom

SN3

OL

1957 - 1959

1

Hofmann, Harold

SN

7th & 4th

1973 - 1975

1

Hunt, Art

LCPL

Marine

1954 – 1956

 

Jordan, Richard

GMGSN 

2nd

1972 - 1972

 

Lanata, Bob

 

 

 

 

Lanier, Mike

HM2

H

1967 - 1969

 

Lavrenchik, Rudy

MM2

M

1952 - 1954

 

Lawler, Jason

 

 

1972

1

Leigh, Bruce

FNSN

 

1952 - 1953

 

Linders, Ernie

 

 

 

 

Loth, Steven

FTG3

Fox

1966 - 1968

 

Modica, Doug

DC3

R

1968 – 1972

 

Noll, John

ETN2

OE

1966 - 1970

 

Peden, Jim

FTG3

Fox

 

 

Peterson, David

QMSN

 

1970 - 1971

 

Prisco, Ron

SK3

S-1

1966-1968

 

Schumejda, Doug

ETR3

OE

1967 - 1969

 

Shea, Joe

SN

5th

1961-1963

 

Siegel, Al

ETR2

OE

1967 - 1970

 

Simmons, Creston

HTFN

R

1973 - 1975

1

Swanson, Norm

LTJG

 

1959 - 1962

 

 

For more information on the Museum Project, please visit our
web site at http://www.uss-newport-news.com/salem/ 
 
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USS Newport News Reunion Book Status

All Reunion 2003 Books have now been mailed from Rainbow Publishing.

For those of you who ordered and receive this year's reunion book, you already know the wait was well worth it. The Peden's did a fantastic job of putting the book together and the pictures are magnificent.

If anyone wants to purchase an extra one, there are a few left over from the press run. Contact Rainbow Publishing at (419) 522-6000.

The books are in color this year.
The cost of the book is $19.00 plus $3.50 for shipping.
Make your check out to Rainbows Publishing for a total of $22.50.
Put on the “Memo” line of your check “USS Newport News Reunion Book”
Put on a piece of paper. (Or print this document, tear off and fill out the below.)

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I would like to order a USS Newport News Reunion 2003 Book order.
I have included my check for $22.50 to cover the cost of the book and shipping charges.

My name ___________________________________________________

Mailing Address ___________________________________________

City, St, Zip _____________________________________________

My Phone Number ___________________________________________

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Address Envelope to
    Rainbow Publishing
    200 Distribution Drive;
    Mansfield, OH 44905
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USS NN Ship's Store
New Products to be offered soon!

  • Lone Sailor Key chain
  • Sun Visors
  • Polo Shirts
  • Short Sleeve Shirts
  • NN Belt Buckles


A couple of "NEW" items will be added to the USS Newport News Ship’s Store soon. We have "Lone Sailor" Key chains that was so popular at the last reunion and also 'Slip-On' Style Visors ready to add to the website.

We're also in the process of ordering both Golf style shirts (i.e. Polos) and Short Sleeve Work Shirts (in light denim blue) for the summer ahead.

NOTICE: It looks like we've finally found a source for NN BELT BUCKLES for webbed belts that some of you have inquired about. Because of fairly expensive set-up costs for the raised ship's design on the front of the buckle, these will run somewhere around $25.00 each. There has to be a Minimum order of 36 pieces, so we need to know if there are that many crewmembers out there that are interested in one of these. If you've lost yours or need a Great Gift, please contact me at ships_store@uss-newport-news.com and let me know. These will take a while to have manufactured, but if there is enough interest I'll get them ordered.

Thanks to all of you who have voiced appreciation for the Ship's Store. Many, many people have worked to offer you items of interest (presented in a really great website thanks to Chuck Zendner and Jim Peden) and we Thank-You for your support.

 

Input and ideas are always welcome.

Mike Lanier HM2 ('67-'69)

 

For more information on the
USS Newport News Association Ship's store,
please visit, www.uss-newport-news.com/store/index.html
Or send email to ships_store@uss-newport-news.com
The USS Newport News Ship's Store is maintained by
Peggy and Mike Lanier
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USS Newport News Reunion

USS Newport News
Reunion 2005

June 20th to June 26, 2005
Boston Quincy Marriott in Quincy MA
 

Yes, we know that the next USS Newport News Reunion is 16 months away, but we wanted to give you some information now to get your attention!!

The USS NN Reunion Committee.
Most of you already know that Mike Gallo is our Reunion Chairman this year. He and the reunion committee are going full steam ahead in making this next reunion as grand as our last reunion. If you would like to join the USS NN Reunion Committee, please contact them
at reunion2005@uss-newport-news.com
 
Below is the information we have so far on our next USS Newport News Reunion
  • Location: Same as last reunion, Boston Quincy Marriott in Quincy MA
     
  • Reunion Dates: June 20 to June 26, 2005
     
  • Registration Dates: March 2004 through May 2005.
    It is most beneficial for both you and the USS Newport Reunion Committee for you to register early. We must make our vendors (reserving meals, rooms, entertainment) based on the number of reservation we have by May 20, and guess at how many more are going to register. If we guess too high, we still have to pay for the extra meals, rooms, etc. we order.
    Note: Cost of registration and room reservations will be higher after June 1, 2005.
    ** Discounts are given to anyone registering before December 2004 **
     
  • Marriott Room Reservation Cost: $112.00. (Price Includes Breakfast!!)
    One of the few complaints about the last reunion was the high price of the breakfast at the Hotel. The Reunion Committee has arranged for the breakfast to be part of the room cost for only $3.00 more than our room rate at the 2003 reunion. Great Deal!!

    This special price on the hotel room is for anyone who registers before June 1st, 2005. We cannot promise this room rate to those who register during June 2005. Last minute reservation may have to pay the standard room rate of $279.00 a night.

     
  • Reunion Registration fee: Standard fee is $170.00 per person.
    ** Discounts give for registering early **
    $157.00 Registration fee for those who register before July 2004,
    $165.00 Registration fee for those who register from July 1, to Nov 30, 2004
    $170.00 Registration fee for those who register from Dec 1, 2004 to May 30, 2005
    $190.00 registration during June 2005.  (    space available basis-acceptance not guaranteed)
     
  • Registration Process
    We will be setup to take reservation next month. Our USS NN Reunion Web site will have all the details and the registration forms needed. We will also be sending out registration information and registration forms by US Mail in late October or November of this year. More details on how to register will be in Next Months USS NN Newsletter.
     
  • Golf Tournament
    Our planned golf tournament last year did not materialize as planned although there was considerable enthusiasm for it. The enthusiasm continues, but we need a volunteer willing to take charge and organize the golf tournament for Reunion 2005. If you are interested in leading this event, please contact the Reunion Committee at reunion2005@uss-newport-news.com

For more information or questions on this topic
go to web page at http://www.uss-newport-news.com/reunion/ o
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 Webmasters Needed.

We need shipmates who have webmastering experience to join the USS Newport News Webmaster team. We have many new projects to add to the web site, old web pages to update and assorted general maintenance.

The USS Newport News web site is the largest web site on the Internet that is dedicated to a specific ship. It has won countless awards (see http://www.uss-newport-news.com/award/ ) because of the work and dedication of the USS NN Webmaster Team. To maintain this monster takes a lot of time. We accomplish maintaining our web site by having as many shipmates as possible to share the workload.

If you would like to join our USS NN Webmaster team, please let me know by sending an email to Chuck Zendner We have a lot of fun working together on our USS NN web site.

The USS Newport News Association and it's Sub Committees

I would like to bring up how much the USS Newport News Association appreciates all the volunteer work that so many of our shipmates dedicate to the assorted projects they do. I want to pass on to all of our shipmates the different committees and shipmates involved with those committees. If you would like to join any of these committees, please let the appropriate person know. I think it important that you all know who is doing the work for our USS Newport News Association.

The USS Newport News Association
The USS NN Association is incorporated as a non-profit patriotic corporation. We have grown in size to over 2,000 members and have a national standing as one of the most active naval ship's associations in the U.S. The board members are

  • Jim Peden, President;

  • Chuck Zendner, Vice President

  • Susan Peden, Secretary/Treasurer

  • Mike Lanier, Board Member

  • Mike Gallo, Board Member

  • Bob Freeman, Board Member

The USS Newport News Association is broken down into sub-committees as listed below.

Reunion 2005 committee
Reunion 2005 committee is headed up by Mike Gallo. Mike will be handling all of the planning for Reunion 2005 in Quincy, Massachusetts, aided by other key volunteers. Other members of the team are Mike Lanier, Bob Freeman, John Noll, Al Babson, Jim Peden, and Chuck Zendner. If you would like to join the USS NN Reunion Committee, please contact them at reunion2005@uss-newport-news.com 

Ship's Store
The ship's store is managed by Mike Lanier and his wife, Peggy. The great new stuff you see in the store is the result of Mike and Peggy expanding the store to meet the wishes of our shipmates.

USS NN Web Site
Our web site at http://www.uss-newport-news.com is maintained by the ‘USS Newport News Webmaster Team’..

  • Jim Sollee; Administrates our 3 email lists and maintains the USS NN Guest book web pages.

  • John Dowell. Maintains the Movie web pages, the Sound web pages, the memorial web pages, the Museum web pages, the USS NN Picture web pages, our Links web page,

  • Herman Fischer: Maintains our Crew Members Roster page.

  • Jim Peden: Maintains the Reunion Web pages. Jim also provides most of our custom graphics on the web site.

  • Mike Lanier: Maintains the USS NN History web pages and the Ship’s store web pages.

  • Dexter Goad: Maintains our Chat Room, Creates our Movie Files and sound files found on our web site.

  • Chuck Zendner: Web site Administrator and general project manager. Maintains all web pages not listed above. Maintains the USS NN Association Snail Mail List.

USS Newport News Museum & Memorial Foundation, Inc.
Our great new museum aboard the USS Salem is a separately chartered non-profit incorporation. Al Siegel is president of that corporation which also plans and organizes our working parties aboard the USS Salem. The directors of that corporation include Al Siegel, Mike Lanier (Curator), Bob Freeman, John Noll, and Jim Peden.

Bob Freeman - "Our Guy on the Salem".
Bob is truly unique in that he is the only shipmate who is not only a director of both the Reunion Association and the Museum, but has recently been named to the board of directors of the United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum, which operates the USS Salem (on which our museum is located). Guess we can all call him "Mr. Director", and he is one of the hardest working shipmates among the entire group of hard working shipmates.

There are so many more names that need to be mentioned. Many people help in so many ways. Some by showing up at our work parties, some by donation their time and/or money to our projects, some by offering their ideas, support and their feed-back. We thank all of your for your help.

For more information or questions on this topic
send email to Chuck Zendner
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