December 2011 by Charles Brecheisen

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope all our Altair Shipmates and families have a happy, prosperous and a healthy 2012.

ADDRESSES: If you are going to change home addresses or will be changing email addresses, PLEASE let me know! It is important that we keep our shipmate files current.

SHIPMATE PASSING: Robert Dombrowski, BT3, 1961-1963 passed away late in November. Our condolences to the Dombrowski family.

NEW SHIPMATE: Please welcome aboard new Shipmate Philip K. McDanel, BT3, 1955-1956. Shipmate McDanel resides in Lititz, PA. WELCOME ABOARD!!

FINANCIAL: The beginning December cash-on-hand balance was $1370.76 with dues income of $10.00 leaving a balance of $1380.76. The Altair savings account beginning and ending balance is $5860.39 leaving a grand total balance of $7241.15.

DUES: Yes, it dues time once again! Yearly dues are $10 with the check made out and sent to:

Charles Brecheisen, 248 Drifting Cloud, Holly Lake Ranch, TX 75765-6321

Thanks and Best Wishes To All..........Charles

Shipmate Passing

Greetings Altair Crew. Here is info from Shipmate Bob Delaney about the passing of Shipmate Robert Dombrowski.

"Hi I just learned about Robert Dombrowski's passing away..

I was notified of it by his Daughter in law Leah Dombrowski.

He died from misothelioma. Bob was a Boiler Tender (snipe) in 61 to 63 as I recall. He liked Barcelona and Naples a lot.

I don't know the exact date but its been about a month ago.

If you can pass it along to the guys I'd be greatful.

Thanks Bob Delaney"

Shipmate Dombrowski's family can be reached at:

Robert Dombrowski Family

511 Howland Avenue

Toledo, OH 43605

Our condolences to the Dombrowski family.

Best Regards To All........Charles