May 2022 monthly report by Charles Brecheisen

 Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your report for May 2022.

D-DAY Remembrance:  Yesterday, we had a D-Day remembrance at our Military park in Hawkins, TX.  Lots of attendees and stories being swapped!  Our Memorial has a Viet Nam era helicopter permanently displayed over a small lake.  Still has all the wiring for all the gun mounts.  And, a list of names of all the folks that have served in the Military from the American Revolution to present day who have lived in Wood County, Texas at one point in their life. It's really impressive!

REUNION:  All the shipmates, 250 via email and 80 snail mails have been delivered.  If you are planning to attend the reunion, please respond back to the reunion chairman, Bruce Davis ASAP.  Bruce can be reached at "bandedavis@bellsouth.net" or at 321-278-8068.

FINANCIAL:  Started my cash-on-hand of $194.77 and had expenses of $114.43 which includes stamps, printing, labels, etc. leaving a balance of $80.34.  (Please do not send me any additional expense money).  The beginning and ending savings balance is $2,886.37.  The beginning and ending Reunion Comm. Balance is $670.31.  Total monies $3,637.02.

All for now.  Please get your reunion info to Bruce pronto.  For any questions or comments please contact me at "cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us"

Best Wishes To All.........Charles

Reunion 2022 with forms link

 Here it is.  The 2022 reunion.  Please send it out to everyone. The one labelled Announcement is the Letter to the crew.  Follow this link for registration forms: official USS Altair web site  Call me if you get puzzled.321-278-8068; or "bandedavis [at] bellsouth.net"

Thank you

Bruce

April 2022 monthly report by Charles Brecheisen

 Greetings Altair Crew.  Here is your monthly report for April 2022.

I have included the 2022 Reunion info from chairman Bruce Davis.  More info to follow as available.

FINANCIAL:  Beginning and ending cash-on-hand $194.77, no changes.  Beginning and ending savings $2,886.37, no changes.  Reunion Committee beginning and ending balance $670.31, no changes.  Total of $3,751.45. 

"Dear Altair Crew,

This year’s reunion will be held at the Microtel Inn, Uncasville, CT from the 5th of September to the 9th of September. I am in the process of determining the cost per person and signing contracts.  We will be staying at the Microtel Inn by Wyndham, Uncasville. CT

Here is a brief itinerary:  Monday, 5 Sept. Check in and Welcome aboard.  Tues.  Mystic Seaport Tour, Wed. Guided tour of Mystic Aquarium and Movie, Thurs. Gather at Diana’s for breakfast (price not included) and Banquet dinner. 

Other sites you might like to visit in your free time include:

Mystic Museum of Art   www.mysticmuseumofart.org

Mohegan Sun Casino   www.mohegansun.com 1.6 miles

Submarine Force Library and Museum, 1 Crystal Lake Road, Groton, CT 9.8 miles 800-343-0079

Mougle Sierra Vineyard, 825 Colonel Ledyard Highway, Ledyard, CT   6.7 miles 860-464-2987

Preston Ridge Vineyard, 100 Miller Rd, Preston, CT 860-383-4278 19 miles

Sincerely yours,

Bruce G. Davis"

All for now.  For questions and comments please use "cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us"

Best Wishes to all..........Charles

2022 reunion

Dear Altair Crew,

This year’s reunion will be held at the Microtel Inn, Uncasville, CT from the 5^th of September to the 9^th of September.  I am in the process of determining the cost per person and signing contracts.  We will be staying at the Microtel Inn by Wyndham, Uncasville. CT

Here is a brief itinerary:  Monday, 5 Sept. Check in and Welcome aboard.  Tues.  Mystic Seaport Tour, Wed. Guided tour of Mystic Aquarium and Movie, Thurs. Gather at Diana’s for breakfast (price not included) and Banquet dinner. 

Other sites you might like to visit in your free time include:

Mystic Museum of Art   www.mysticmuseumofart.org

Mohegan Sun Casino   www.mohegansun.com 1.6 miles

Submarine Force Library and Museum, 1 Crystal Lake Road, Groton, CT 9.8 miles 800-343-0079

Mougle Sierra Vineyard, 825 Colonel Ledyard Highway, Ledyard, CT   6.7 miles 860-464-2987

Preston Ridge Vineyard, 100 Miller Rd, Preston, CT 860-383-4278 19 miles

 

Sincerely yours,

 

Bruce G. Davis

Bruce