Sad to announce that Chuck Raggo’s wife Faye has passed. Her battle with Alzheimer’s is over as of yesterday, 17 November 2024. May she rest in peace.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Sunday, August 18, 2024
2024 reunion cancelled
Dear Altair Crew and loved ones, I sincerely hope all is well and you are enjoying a wonderful summer.
Due to lack of response the 2024 Altair reunion is cancelled. Only one member responded in the positive and most of the regular attendees have informed me they would not be coming this year, mostly because of ill health or age related reasons.
I have not yet decided if I am willing to start planning for next year but will keep you posted.
Love and God Bless you all,
Bruce Davis
Reunion Coordinator
bandedavis@bellsouth.net
Sunday, August 04, 2024
2024 Altair reunion update from Bruce Davis reunion chairman.
Dear Shipmates, This years reunion was extended to 6 nights at the suggestion of several members. If you would like to attend but not for 6 nights, or there may be scheduling conflicts, or inflation has made things a little too pricey let me know. Check the itinerary and pick the dates you would like to attend. I will adjust the registration fee and reduce the price accordingly.
Bruce
Sunday, July 07, 2024
2024 reunion in Myrtle Beach, SC
Dear Altair Crew,
This is the official announcement for the 2024 reunion to be held at the Sea Watch Resort, 161 Seawatch Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC from the 8th of October to the 14th of October (2 extra days).
Encl: (1) Registration Form. Registration form must be filled out and mailed to me with a check so that I receive it by September 8th. This is necessary to provide lead time to lock in reservations, pay deposits etc.
Encl: (2) Itinerary
Banquet Dinner Menu: Edie and I selected bread, salad, coffee, tea or water, steak, grilled skewered shrimp, roasted potatoes, asparagus and New York cheesecake for dessert.
I have arranged for dinner at Joe’s Bar and Grill before the show Saturday night at the Alabama Theater. Attendance is voluntary, order from the menu and pay as you go. Just answer yes or no on the Registration Form. Same for Dinner at Landry’s Seafood House on Thursday.
Other sites you might like to visit in your free time include: ttps://www.brookgreen.org/BotanicalGardens, Barefoot Landing, 4898 HWY 17S, North Myrtle Beach.
Filling in for Charles,
Dick Braun
Please reply to Bruce at bandedavis@bellsouth.net for questions or concerns.
Monday, May 20, 2024
2024 Reunion Information
Greetings U.S.S. Altair Crew:
The 2024 Altair reunion is scheduled in Myrtle Beach, North Carolina from Tuesday the 8th of October to Monday the 14th of October. It will be held at the SeaWatch Resort, 161 Sea Watch Drive, Myrtle Beach, NC 29572.
Anyone interested or thinks they may be interested in attending please copy my email address into a new email and email me at bandedavis@bellsouth.net. I will in turn send all the details plus keep you updated as plans are made.
The SeaWatch is a resort so all rooms consist of bedroom, living room and balcony with ocean view.
Don't miss out. Get back to me now and I will keep you informed of everything including shows, meals, outings and prices.
Thursday, April 18, 2024
March 2024 monthly report by Charles Brecheisen
Greetings Altair Shipmates. Here is your monthly report for March 2024.
There was not much in the way of news in March. Seems like all the news was about the upcoming solar eclipse in April. Fortunately, Holly Lake Ranch, Texas was right in the middle of the eclipse and I had a nice view.....or lack of view. I seem to remember while I was aboard the Altair in 1960 and the Altair was anchored off the coast of France and we were on a bus touring trip in the hills, and we stopped on the road and saw another total solar eclipse. And, as I remember, the bus was heading to a French perfume factory which we could smell at least 10 miles away. Oh boy, a bunch of sailors going to a perfume factory.
FINANCIAL: The beginning cash-on-hand balance was $15.16 with no changes; the beginning and ending savings balance is $2,436.37 with no changes; the beginning and ending Reunion Committee balance is $1,176.26 with no changes. Totals $3,627.79.
All for now. Comments and questions send to me at "cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us"
Best Wishes To All.......Charles
http://www.ussaltair-aks32.org
http://aks32.blogspot.com
There was not much in the way of news in March. Seems like all the news was about the upcoming solar eclipse in April. Fortunately, Holly Lake Ranch, Texas was right in the middle of the eclipse and I had a nice view.....or lack of view. I seem to remember while I was aboard the Altair in 1960 and the Altair was anchored off the coast of France and we were on a bus touring trip in the hills, and we stopped on the road and saw another total solar eclipse. And, as I remember, the bus was heading to a French perfume factory which we could smell at least 10 miles away. Oh boy, a bunch of sailors going to a perfume factory.
FINANCIAL: The beginning cash-on-hand balance was $15.16 with no changes; the beginning and ending savings balance is $2,436.37 with no changes; the beginning and ending Reunion Committee balance is $1,176.26 with no changes. Totals $3,627.79.
All for now. Comments and questions send to me at "cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us"
Best Wishes To All.......Charles
http://www.ussaltair-aks32.org
http://aks32.blogspot.com
Thursday, March 28, 2024
February 2024 monthly report by Charles Brecheisen
Greetings Altair Shipmates. Here is our monthly report for February 2024.
Winter seems to be almost over for East Texas.......or at least we never really had a winter. No snow or ice but quite a bit of rain. March into April may still hold a surprise or two.
FINANCIAL: The beginning cash-on-hand balance was $45.51 with an expense for the Altair email address and a snail mail sum of $30.35 leaving a balance of $15.16 (Do not send me any replacement money); the beginning and ending Savings balance is $2,436.37 no income or expenses; the beginning and ending Reunion Committee balance is $1,176.26 no changes. Totals $3,627.79.
All for now. Comments and questions send to me at "cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us"
Best Wishes to All......Charles
http://www.ussaltair-aks32.org
http://aks32.blogspot.com
http://altair.smugmug.com
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
January 2024 monthly report by Charles Brecheisen
It's starting to be an interesting year in my neck of the woods. January was not a particularly cold month for a change. So far February, usually the worst weather month here in East Texas has been warm. But not so in other areas of the country.
Since my health has become very precarious, I am making another appeal for another shipmate to set up another email system for the Altair. I have a multitude shipmate information files available. Another email list would have to be set up generated possibly using "MailChimp" (or others) which would not charge for using less than 1000 contacts. I show 238 shipmates in this email file that I use and about 45-50 shipmates that would have to be snail mailed for reunion information. This email address (fastmail.us) would not be able to be used as we have already tried that. I should have set this up years ago but I did not.
FINANCIAL: My beginning and ending cash-on-hand balance is $45.51, no change; the beginning and ending savings balance is $2,436.37, no change; the beginning and ending Reunion Committee balance is $1,176.26, no change. Total of $3,658.14.
All for now. For comments or questions contact me at "cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us
Beat Regards To All.......Charles
http://www.ussaltair-aks32.org
http://aks32.blogspot.com
Since my health has become very precarious, I am making another appeal for another shipmate to set up another email system for the Altair. I have a multitude shipmate information files available. Another email list would have to be set up generated possibly using "MailChimp" (or others) which would not charge for using less than 1000 contacts. I show 238 shipmates in this email file that I use and about 45-50 shipmates that would have to be snail mailed for reunion information. This email address (fastmail.us) would not be able to be used as we have already tried that. I should have set this up years ago but I did not.
FINANCIAL: My beginning and ending cash-on-hand balance is $45.51, no change; the beginning and ending savings balance is $2,436.37, no change; the beginning and ending Reunion Committee balance is $1,176.26, no change. Total of $3,658.14.
All for now. For comments or questions contact me at "cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us
Beat Regards To All.......Charles
http://www.ussaltair-aks32.org
http://aks32.blogspot.com
Tuesday, February 06, 2024
December 2023 monthly report by Charles Brecheisen
YIPES: Another year has passed and I keep asking myself, where did it go? I sort of live in a retirement area and keep hearing from all my neighbors asking the same question. This has to be a better year!
SHIPMATE PASSING: Shipmate Joseph Basso , a good friend that I served with, passed away this last December 11, 2023. Shipmate Basso was a SN aboard the Altair 1960-1962 and resided in Matawan, NJ. I have listed a click below to his obit. The Basso phone number is 732-441-1077, wife is Katie and their address is 16 Edgemere Dr., Matawan, NJ 07747
https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/nj/matawan/joseph-basso-17334827
FINANCIAL: My cash-on-hand is $45.51, no changes; Altair savings balance total change to $2,436.26; Reunion Committee Balance changed to $1,176.26. Totaling $3,658.14.
For questions or any comments contact me at "cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us"
Best Regards To All.......Charles
http://www.ussaltair-aks32.org
http://aks32.blogspot.com
http://altair.smugmug.com
November 2023 monthly report by Charles Brecheisen
PEARL HARBOR DAY: Today is Pearl Harbor Day. Let us never forget the 2403 Americans that were killed in the sneak attack. Let's hope we are better prepared!
ALTAIR REUNION PHOTOS: https://altair.smugmug.com/Reunions/2023-reunion-by-Dan-Douglas/
FINANCIAL: Beginning and ending cash-on-hand balance is $45.51, no changes; beginning and ending savings is $2,386.37, no changes; beginning and ending Reunion Committee balance is $971.02, no changes. Totals of $3,402.90
MISC: It's hard to believe that another year has slipped by; I keep wondering where it went. Oh well, on to the next one!
I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas; a Happy Hanukkah or "Chag Urim Sameach" and all have a happy and safe New Years and a prosperous and healthy 2024!
Best Wishes to All...........Charles
http://aks32.blogspot.com
http://www.ussaltair-aks32.org
http://altair.smugmug.com
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