March 2012 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for March 2012.

Not much news last month.  A total of 488 shipmates are on the master mailing list.  Approximately 140 of the shipmates do not have email capability.

FINANCIAL:  The beginning cash-on-hand balance was $1687.69 with dues income of $40.00 and no expenses leaving a cash-on-hand balance of $1727.69.  The beginning Altair savings account was $5860.39 adding

$6.07 interest leaving a balance of $5866.46.  The total Altair cash balance is $7594.15.

REUNION:  For any information about the upcoming Altair reunion, please contact:

      Joe Basso

      16 Edgemere Dr.

      Matawan,  NJ  07747

      732-441-1077

      jomapakg032 [at] verizon.net

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

American Victory (Altair's Sister ship) Behind us Was the Holland line Dutch Liner.

Greetings Altair Crew.  Size comparison between a Victory Ship and an ocean liner.

"Two Sundays ago we left Tampa on a Norwegian Cruise liner." The Star."

We passed the American Victory (Altair's Sister ship) Behind us Was the Holland line Dutch Liner. When they were side by side, I snapped this photo.

Altair seemed so big when we were on it. See how she compares to the Cruise Liner. Just thought it was interesting. We were gone a week . got back last Sunday.

Hope to see you all at the reunion.

Bob and Nita Delaney"

February 2012 by Charles Brecheisen

SHIPMATES PASSING: We lost two shipmates.

Dick Von Alt, MA3, 1964-65, Lakewood, OH passed in 2010.

Melvin D. Davis, BM2, 1963-66, Cameron, MO passed in 2011.

Our condolences to the Von Alt and Davis families.

FINANCIAL: The beginning February cash-in-hand balance was $1730.76 with dues income of $110.00 and expenses of $153.07 leaving a balance of $1687.69. Expenses were stamps, envelops, reunion brochures printing and labels. The beginning and ending savings balance was $5860.39. The total cash balance is $7548.08.

The crazy Texas weather has us using air conditioning during the day and turning on the heat at night. Not very healthy.

We pray that all the Altair shipmates and their families are safe during the outburst of bad weather.

All for now. Please try and keep me up to date with any email or physical address changes.

Please do not reply to this email as it will be automatically deleted.

For comments or info please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us

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

January 2012 by Charles Brecheisen

ALTAIR SHIPMATES: I show 490 shipmates on the master crew list.

Approximately 150 do not have email capability and will be direct mailed with reunion information.

ALTAIR SHIPMATES PASSING: The below Altair shipmates have passed:

(Thanks to Bruce Davis for the information)

Buch-Brage, Fernando, MM3, 1961-1963; passed 2004

McKee, Augustus B.; HM1, 1956-1957; passed 2001

DUES: I received checks from 29 shipmates! Thanks!! Dues are only $10 per year and sent to me.

Charles Brecheisen

248 Drifting Cloud

Holly Lake Ranch, TX 75765

FINANCIAL: The beginning cash-on-hand balance was $1380.76 with dues income of $350.00 and no expenses leaving a balance of $1730.76. The beginning savings account balance was $5860.39 with no income or expenses leaving a balance of $5860.39. The total cash balance is $7591.15. I will be moving quite a bit of the cash-on-hand dollars to the Altair savings account.

MISC: The Neurologist specialist that Lillie and I visited in Houston diagnosed her with "Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD)" for which there is no treatment or cure. Probably caused by Parkinson's Disease and will continue to get worse.

All for now. Please direct any comments or questions to:

cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us

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

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