Greetings Altair Crew. Here is your monthly report for February 2014.
I am again using the new Altair Emailing address as the old one no longer worked. The old email list was about 350 shipmates with another 140 shipmates getting snail mail. Of the 350 Emailable shipmates, about 110 addresses were kicked back to me as bad or non deliverable. I snail mailed the undeliverable email addresses asking for a new Email address or snail mail address and have received about 10 responses and will try and track down the others using the Internet and phone calls.
FINANCIAL: The beginning February Cash-in-hand balance was $1040.00 with income of $10 and expenses of $181.54 leaving a balance of $868.46. Expenses were postage, envelopes, printing and labels. The beginning and ending savings balance $6559.61 with no changes. The total Altair cash is $7468.07.
NEW SHIPMATE: Please welcome aboard Shipmate Raymond C. Fogle, FN, 1962-1964. Shipmate Fogle resides in Henderson, NV. WELCOME ABOARD!
SHIPMATES PASSING: I am sorry to report the following Altair shipmates passing:
Morganelli, Arthur W., SA; 1961-1663
Hill, Richard E. LT; 1966-1968
Latorra, Donald, SK1; 1956-1959
Noonan, Tom, MA1; 1960-1962
Rust, Jere, SK3; 1963-1965
If any shipmate need reunion material and forms, please send me an email at cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us
As usual, please DO NOT reply to this email. For comments and questions, please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us
Stay Warm!!
Best Regards To All...............Charles
Monday, March 03, 2014
Sunday, February 02, 2014
January 2014 by Charles Brecheisen
Greetings Altair Crew. Here is your monthly report for January 2014.
FINANCIAL: The beginning cash-on-hand balance was $840.00 with $200.00 income from dues and no expenses giving a balance of $1,040.00. The beginning balance in the checking account was $6,599.61 with no income or any expenses leaving a balance of $6,599.61. Total Altair cash balance is $7,639.61.
NEW SHIPMATES: Please welcome aboard the following new shipmates:
Thomas Retzlaff, RD3, 1960-1962, Webster, NY
Ernesto M. Ledesma, SK4, 1961-1962, Eagle, ID
Joseph R. Crayford, FA(BT), 1960-1962, Sylvania, OH
WELCOME ABOARD!
SHIPMATES LOCATION: I have always found it interesting where all the Altair shipmates are now living. I show a total of 494 active shipmates of which only 343 have email. My state list shows 492 as a couple of shipmates do not want to be located. FYI, here is the state list:
AL-4, AR-2, AZ-7, CA-22, CO-3, CT-12, DC-1, DE-2, FL-50, GA-14, IA-4, ID-1, IL-15, IN-13, KS-2, KY-1, LA-3, MA-14, MD-13, ME-4, MI-16, MN-4, MO-4, MS-7, MT-1, NC-16, ND-1, NE-2, NH-8, NJ-17, NV-6, NY-32, OH-22, OK-2, OR-3, PA-48, PR-1, RI-1, SC-9, TN-14, TX-16, UT-2, VA-45, WA-8, WI-13, WV-6 and one shipmate in New Zealand.
REUNION: Work is progressing on the next Altair reunion in Las Vegas. A down payment has been made and all info will be forwarded when available.
All for now. As usual please do NOT reply to this email as it will be automatically deleted. Please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us for any questions or comments.
Best Regards To All......Charles
FINANCIAL: The beginning cash-on-hand balance was $840.00 with $200.00 income from dues and no expenses giving a balance of $1,040.00. The beginning balance in the checking account was $6,599.61 with no income or any expenses leaving a balance of $6,599.61. Total Altair cash balance is $7,639.61.
NEW SHIPMATES: Please welcome aboard the following new shipmates:
Thomas Retzlaff, RD3, 1960-1962, Webster, NY
Ernesto M. Ledesma, SK4, 1961-1962, Eagle, ID
Joseph R. Crayford, FA(BT), 1960-1962, Sylvania, OH
WELCOME ABOARD!
SHIPMATES LOCATION: I have always found it interesting where all the Altair shipmates are now living. I show a total of 494 active shipmates of which only 343 have email. My state list shows 492 as a couple of shipmates do not want to be located. FYI, here is the state list:
AL-4, AR-2, AZ-7, CA-22, CO-3, CT-12, DC-1, DE-2, FL-50, GA-14, IA-4, ID-1, IL-15, IN-13, KS-2, KY-1, LA-3, MA-14, MD-13, ME-4, MI-16, MN-4, MO-4, MS-7, MT-1, NC-16, ND-1, NE-2, NH-8, NJ-17, NV-6, NY-32, OH-22, OK-2, OR-3, PA-48, PR-1, RI-1, SC-9, TN-14, TX-16, UT-2, VA-45, WA-8, WI-13, WV-6 and one shipmate in New Zealand.
REUNION: Work is progressing on the next Altair reunion in Las Vegas. A down payment has been made and all info will be forwarded when available.
All for now. As usual please do NOT reply to this email as it will be automatically deleted. Please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us for any questions or comments.
Best Regards To All......Charles
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Altair Microfilm Reels
Greetings Altair Shipmates.
When the Altair web site was started about 13-14 years ago, we needed to track down Altair Shipmates for each year. From the National Archives and Records Administration I purchased ship records for each year the Altair was registered as a Navy ship. The records were kept on a Microfilm reel and seem to include many other supply ships, AKs,
AOs, AEs, etc. The records mainly included daily/weekly and monthly lists of all the current aboard shipmates. From these microfilm lists, I was able to generate, for each year, all the names/ranks/etc. of the crew. Then, I searched for each shipmates addresses in the country and sent them form letters. We still have almost 500 current shipmates!!!!!!!!
I still have the following years available if you would like me to send you the microfilm. Luckily, I found a PRINTING MICROFILM READER at a local hospital library and was able to print out hundreds of sheets of names.
The available years are: 1952, 1954, 1955-1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1969. You will note that 1960 and 1961 are missing. Those years were taken by shipmates at the Branson Reunion and never returned. YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE TOO........PLEASE LET ME KNOW AS OTHER SHIPMATES MAY WANT THOSE YEARS!! Thanks!!!
I will send you a year, but you must promise to forward it to another shipmate or return it to me when finished. These records sure make for interesting reading and bring up lots of memories.
Please DO NOT reply to this email as it will be automatically deleted.
Contact me at cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us
Best Regards To All.........Charles
When the Altair web site was started about 13-14 years ago, we needed to track down Altair Shipmates for each year. From the National Archives and Records Administration I purchased ship records for each year the Altair was registered as a Navy ship. The records were kept on a Microfilm reel and seem to include many other supply ships, AKs,
AOs, AEs, etc. The records mainly included daily/weekly and monthly lists of all the current aboard shipmates. From these microfilm lists, I was able to generate, for each year, all the names/ranks/etc. of the crew. Then, I searched for each shipmates addresses in the country and sent them form letters. We still have almost 500 current shipmates!!!!!!!!
I still have the following years available if you would like me to send you the microfilm. Luckily, I found a PRINTING MICROFILM READER at a local hospital library and was able to print out hundreds of sheets of names.
The available years are: 1952, 1954, 1955-1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1969. You will note that 1960 and 1961 are missing. Those years were taken by shipmates at the Branson Reunion and never returned. YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE TOO........PLEASE LET ME KNOW AS OTHER SHIPMATES MAY WANT THOSE YEARS!! Thanks!!!
I will send you a year, but you must promise to forward it to another shipmate or return it to me when finished. These records sure make for interesting reading and bring up lots of memories.
Please DO NOT reply to this email as it will be automatically deleted.
Contact me at cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us
Best Regards To All.........Charles
Friday, January 10, 2014
December 2013 by Charles Brecheisen
Greetings Altair Crew. Here is your monthly report for December 2013.
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Let's all have a Happy and a very Healthy 2014.
FINANCIAL: The beginning December cash-in-hand balance was $807.00 with dues income of $130.00 and expenses of $97.00 leaving a balance of $840.00. The expense was a multi-year access to military shipmates. It has already paid off as Shipmate Davis has already located two new shipmates (see below). The beginning Altair "Savings" account was $7,137.61 with no income and expenses of $538.00 leaving a balance of $6,599.61. The expenses were $238.00 refund to Charles Brecheisen (Could not attend reunion) and a $300.00 down payment for our Las Vegas reunion in 2014. More details to follow when available. Total Altair cash is $7,439.61.
NEW SHIPMATES: Please welcome aboard Morris Ray Anderson, SN, 1959-1961; and, Joseph P. Caravello, RDSN, 1961-1962. Shipmate Caravello resides in Saint Joseph, Michigan.
REMINDER: Dues for 2014 are only $10 (Ten Bucks)......a heckuva deal! Please make checks out only to Charles M. Brecheisen, 248 Drifting Cloud, Holly Lake Ranch, TX 75765. Checks NOT made out to Charles M. Brecheisen will be returned as my bank refuses to cash checks made out the the Altair, etc.
All for now. Please do not reply to this email as it will be automatically deleted. Any comments or questions should be directed to cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us
Best Regards To All..........Charles
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Let's all have a Happy and a very Healthy 2014.
FINANCIAL: The beginning December cash-in-hand balance was $807.00 with dues income of $130.00 and expenses of $97.00 leaving a balance of $840.00. The expense was a multi-year access to military shipmates. It has already paid off as Shipmate Davis has already located two new shipmates (see below). The beginning Altair "Savings" account was $7,137.61 with no income and expenses of $538.00 leaving a balance of $6,599.61. The expenses were $238.00 refund to Charles Brecheisen (Could not attend reunion) and a $300.00 down payment for our Las Vegas reunion in 2014. More details to follow when available. Total Altair cash is $7,439.61.
NEW SHIPMATES: Please welcome aboard Morris Ray Anderson, SN, 1959-1961; and, Joseph P. Caravello, RDSN, 1961-1962. Shipmate Caravello resides in Saint Joseph, Michigan.
REMINDER: Dues for 2014 are only $10 (Ten Bucks)......a heckuva deal! Please make checks out only to Charles M. Brecheisen, 248 Drifting Cloud, Holly Lake Ranch, TX 75765. Checks NOT made out to Charles M. Brecheisen will be returned as my bank refuses to cash checks made out the the Altair, etc.
All for now. Please do not reply to this email as it will be automatically deleted. Any comments or questions should be directed to cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us
Best Regards To All..........Charles
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Balance of account from Dick
Greetings Altair Shipmates. Here is the Altair savings account update from Dick Stader.
"After being lax in sending out this balance now ,because I have some extra time on my hands (if you can believe that). As of right now we have $7137.61 in our checking account here in SNOWEY KENOSHA, and that in part is why I have not had a lot of spare time lately as the snow has been coming to us here in southeast Wisconsin. Also I have had some taken up with reunion planning and as soon as I get the new contract which Lori from Arizona Charlies told me today she is sending me soon, I will get that out to all of you for finial approval.
All of you take care and have a Merry Christmas nad a Very Happy and Healthy New Year. Dick"
"After being lax in sending out this balance now ,because I have some extra time on my hands (if you can believe that). As of right now we have $7137.61 in our checking account here in SNOWEY KENOSHA, and that in part is why I have not had a lot of spare time lately as the snow has been coming to us here in southeast Wisconsin. Also I have had some taken up with reunion planning and as soon as I get the new contract which Lori from Arizona Charlies told me today she is sending me soon, I will get that out to all of you for finial approval.
All of you take care and have a Merry Christmas nad a Very Happy and Healthy New Year. Dick"
Thursday, December 12, 2013
November (partial) 2013 by Charles Brecheisen
Greetings Altair Shipmates. Here is a partial monthly report for November 2013.
SHIPMATE PASSING: George O. Fowler was aboard the Altair 1960 to 1962 as a SFM3 and retired a SFMC. Shipmate Fowler passed away in 2006. I do not have any other information on Shipmate Fowler.
FINANCIAL: The beginning November cash-in-hand was $807.00 with no "official" income nor expenses. (Counting the change and a couple of dollar bills increased previous total by $7.01) I still do not have a final accounting of the Altair savings account and I will email any updates to the financial statement.
REUNION: Final negotiations are underway with a facility in Las Vegas for the Altair 2014 reunion.
DUES: Dues are due! Altair dues are still the best bargain of the century and still only $10 a year. Again, checks MUST be made out to me and NOT the Altair/club/organization/etc. Checks not made out to me will be returned to the sender as my bank now refuses to cash them if they are not made out to me.
Please send to:
Charles M. Brecheisen
248 Drifting Cloud
Holly Lake Ranch, TX 75765
(Joe.....I still have your check and am waiting for others)
To ALL, I hope you have a Happy Holiday Season, a Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah. And, a very safe and healthy 2014 New Years.
Best Regards To All.......Charles
SHIPMATE PASSING: George O. Fowler was aboard the Altair 1960 to 1962 as a SFM3 and retired a SFMC. Shipmate Fowler passed away in 2006. I do not have any other information on Shipmate Fowler.
FINANCIAL: The beginning November cash-in-hand was $807.00 with no "official" income nor expenses. (Counting the change and a couple of dollar bills increased previous total by $7.01) I still do not have a final accounting of the Altair savings account and I will email any updates to the financial statement.
REUNION: Final negotiations are underway with a facility in Las Vegas for the Altair 2014 reunion.
DUES: Dues are due! Altair dues are still the best bargain of the century and still only $10 a year. Again, checks MUST be made out to me and NOT the Altair/club/organization/etc. Checks not made out to me will be returned to the sender as my bank now refuses to cash them if they are not made out to me.
Please send to:
Charles M. Brecheisen
248 Drifting Cloud
Holly Lake Ranch, TX 75765
(Joe.....I still have your check and am waiting for others)
To ALL, I hope you have a Happy Holiday Season, a Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah. And, a very safe and healthy 2014 New Years.
Best Regards To All.......Charles
Friday, November 22, 2013
October 2013 by Charles Brecheisen
Greetings Altair Crew. This is a very short monthly report for October. We are waiting on the final bank and reunion statements before making a financial report. As soon as the figures are available, I will make a report. Here is a statement from Shipmate Dick Stader:
"First of all I want to let all of you know about Richies fall from grace,well not exactly from grace but from a golf course yesterday I think while trying to save a bad shot or whatever, in any case he took a header and shattered his right shoulder and is going to spend thanksgiving in the hospital, so keep he and Angie in your thoughts and prayers. Now for the real reason of this e-mail is that I have finally went over all the paper work from the reunion in New Orleans and have this to report, that we started out with a check book balance of $6794.18, and now have a balance of $ 7000 and change so if my figures are correct and the bank statement I am waiting on agrees my balance ,then we netted $250 and change. I will confirm that in the next few days but I am pretty sure my figures are correct, so New Orleans was not as bad (money wise) as we expected. If you want to put an e-mail out to all hands to that effect Charles, feel free to do so, or wait a few till I get the bank statement to confirm, whatever you feel is right. In case you don"t respond to this e-mail have a happy
Thanksgiving and eats lots of turkey and watch lots of football.
Dick"
Shipmate Passing: Shipmate Lt. Joe T. Reeves passed away April 28, 2013. As I recall, Shipmate Reeves was a helio pilot aboard in 1964. Condolences can be sent to his son, Bruce Reeves at bruce [at] bmmr.net.
I hope all Altair Shipmates and their families have a great and very THANKFUL Thanksgiving.
Please use cmbmaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us for comments or questions.
Best Regards To All.....Charles
"First of all I want to let all of you know about Richies fall from grace,well not exactly from grace but from a golf course yesterday I think while trying to save a bad shot or whatever, in any case he took a header and shattered his right shoulder and is going to spend thanksgiving in the hospital, so keep he and Angie in your thoughts and prayers. Now for the real reason of this e-mail is that I have finally went over all the paper work from the reunion in New Orleans and have this to report, that we started out with a check book balance of $6794.18, and now have a balance of $ 7000 and change so if my figures are correct and the bank statement I am waiting on agrees my balance ,then we netted $250 and change. I will confirm that in the next few days but I am pretty sure my figures are correct, so New Orleans was not as bad (money wise) as we expected. If you want to put an e-mail out to all hands to that effect Charles, feel free to do so, or wait a few till I get the bank statement to confirm, whatever you feel is right. In case you don"t respond to this e-mail have a happy
Thanksgiving and eats lots of turkey and watch lots of football.
Dick"
Shipmate Passing: Shipmate Lt. Joe T. Reeves passed away April 28, 2013. As I recall, Shipmate Reeves was a helio pilot aboard in 1964. Condolences can be sent to his son, Bruce Reeves at bruce [at] bmmr.net.
I hope all Altair Shipmates and their families have a great and very THANKFUL Thanksgiving.
Please use cmbmaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us for comments or questions.
Best Regards To All.....Charles
Sunday, October 20, 2013
2014 Reunion Planning
Greetings Altair Shipmates. Here is preliminary information about the Altair reunion that will be held in 2014.
The site selected is Las Vegas, Nevada. Shipmate Richard Reiss, who was elected to the Altair Board, will be the reunion chairman as he resides in Henderson, NV. The reunion date is to be determined, but will be approximately the same time of the year as this years reunion.
It is requested that all shipmates that wish to attend the Las Vegas reunion contact shipmate Reiss with such information which will be used to make the necessary arrangements.
Information on the 2013 New Orleans reunion with be forthcoming.
Shipmate Reiss can be reached at:
Richard Reiss
2649 Hourglass Dr.
Henderson, NV 89052-2868
702-407-0626
rjr940 [at] aol.com
The site selected is Las Vegas, Nevada. Shipmate Richard Reiss, who was elected to the Altair Board, will be the reunion chairman as he resides in Henderson, NV. The reunion date is to be determined, but will be approximately the same time of the year as this years reunion.
It is requested that all shipmates that wish to attend the Las Vegas reunion contact shipmate Reiss with such information which will be used to make the necessary arrangements.
Information on the 2013 New Orleans reunion with be forthcoming.
Shipmate Reiss can be reached at:
Richard Reiss
2649 Hourglass Dr.
Henderson, NV 89052-2868
702-407-0626
rjr940 [at] aol.com
Saturday, October 05, 2013
September 2013 by Charles Brecheisen
First of all, my most humble apologies for having to cancel going to the Altair Reunion in New Orleans. I had an undetermined medical problem which unfortunately, I still have.
I do not have a report from the reunion attendees; and, as soon as I get any info, I will forward to all.
My old Dell laptop finally and totally crashed. That is what I get for getting on an unsecured site while I was in Kansas and checking email. I must have down loaded some really bad "stuff." Fortunately, I have everything backed up on flash drives and am slowly bringing this new computer up to date.
FINANCIAL: The beginning September balance was $896.31 with no income and $46.00 expenses for a roll of stamps leaving a cash-on-hand balance of $850.31. The beginning and ending Altair savings account was $6,797.18 bringing the total cash to $7,644.49.
NEW SHIPMATE: Please welcome aboard new Altair Shipmate Donnell A. (Whitey) Hamilton. Whitey was a SN 1960-1962 and resides in Ochachobee, FL. Whitey does NOT have a computer (there is a smart shipmate).
As usual please DO NOT reply to this email as it will be automatically deleted. Please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us.
Best Regards To All..........Charles
I do not have a report from the reunion attendees; and, as soon as I get any info, I will forward to all.
My old Dell laptop finally and totally crashed. That is what I get for getting on an unsecured site while I was in Kansas and checking email. I must have down loaded some really bad "stuff." Fortunately, I have everything backed up on flash drives and am slowly bringing this new computer up to date.
FINANCIAL: The beginning September balance was $896.31 with no income and $46.00 expenses for a roll of stamps leaving a cash-on-hand balance of $850.31. The beginning and ending Altair savings account was $6,797.18 bringing the total cash to $7,644.49.
NEW SHIPMATE: Please welcome aboard new Altair Shipmate Donnell A. (Whitey) Hamilton. Whitey was a SN 1960-1962 and resides in Ochachobee, FL. Whitey does NOT have a computer (there is a smart shipmate).
As usual please DO NOT reply to this email as it will be automatically deleted. Please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us.
Best Regards To All..........Charles
Saturday, September 07, 2013
August 2013 by Charles Brecheisen
Sorry for the delay and lack of response for the past several weeks. My email address got "stolen" and apparently I was sending out SPAM to the world. Fastmail, which is now run by Opera, shut down my email site until I cleaned the malware out. My computer was almost trashed from the malware/virus and still is not "right." In and out of the shop twice and has still major problems which I am working around. I think a new computer is in the works.
FINANCIAL: The previous cash-on-hand was $726.31 with $170.00 DUES income and no expenses leaving a balance of $896.31. The beginning and ending savings balance is $6794.18. Total Altair balance is $7690.49.
REUNION: The New Orleans Altair reunion September 23-26th. See Ya There!
FINANCIAL: The previous cash-on-hand was $726.31 with $170.00 DUES income and no expenses leaving a balance of $896.31. The beginning and ending savings balance is $6794.18. Total Altair balance is $7690.49.
REUNION: The New Orleans Altair reunion September 23-26th. See Ya There!
Friday, August 02, 2013
June/July 2013 reports by Charles Brecheisen
Greetings Altair Shipmates. Here is your monthly report for June & July 2013.
APOLOGIES: My apologizes for missing your June report, but my little brother was seriously ill late in June and passed away July 2. I spend most of my time in Kansas City, KS tending to his business.
New Shipmate: Please welcome aboard new Shipmate Gary L. Jenkins. Shipmate Jenkins
served aboard the Altair as a SKSN, 1966-1968 and resides in Mesquite, NV. and can be reached at oldfartfromida1 [at] yahoo.com. WELCOME ABOARD!
FINANCIAL - JUNE: The beginning cash-on-hand balance was $812.91 with dues income of $10.00 and no expenses leaving a balance of $822.91. The beginning and ending savings balance is $6794.18; total cash balance is $7617.09.
FINANCIAL - JULY: The beginning cash-on-hand balance was $822.91 with income of $30.00 in dues and $126.60 in expenses leaving a balance of $726.31. The expense was paying for our web site space for another year. The beginning and ending saving account balance is $6794.18. The total Altair cash is $7520.49.
REUNION: Shipmates signing up for the Altair reunion in New Orleans has been a bit disappointing!! Come on guys...........get with it!!! Reunion Chairman Hoke has done an outstanding job getting the Altair reunion set up at Harrahs Hotel and Casino. IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO GET SIGNED UP!
APOLOGIES: My apologizes for missing your June report, but my little brother was seriously ill late in June and passed away July 2. I spend most of my time in Kansas City, KS tending to his business.
New Shipmate: Please welcome aboard new Shipmate Gary L. Jenkins. Shipmate Jenkins
served aboard the Altair as a SKSN, 1966-1968 and resides in Mesquite, NV. and can be reached at oldfartfromida1 [at] yahoo.com. WELCOME ABOARD!
FINANCIAL - JUNE: The beginning cash-on-hand balance was $812.91 with dues income of $10.00 and no expenses leaving a balance of $822.91. The beginning and ending savings balance is $6794.18; total cash balance is $7617.09.
FINANCIAL - JULY: The beginning cash-on-hand balance was $822.91 with income of $30.00 in dues and $126.60 in expenses leaving a balance of $726.31. The expense was paying for our web site space for another year. The beginning and ending saving account balance is $6794.18. The total Altair cash is $7520.49.
REUNION: Shipmates signing up for the Altair reunion in New Orleans has been a bit disappointing!! Come on guys...........get with it!!! Reunion Chairman Hoke has done an outstanding job getting the Altair reunion set up at Harrahs Hotel and Casino. IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO GET SIGNED UP!
Memo from Dick Stader
Greetings Altair Crew. Here is a memo from Shipmate Dick Stader:
"Shipmates: I want to address an important issue regarding our upcoming reunion in New Orleans; and, that is the poor showing for the reunion. Cliff Hoke has spent a great deal of time and effort on the reunion and as of right now we only have maybe 32 sign ups and that's
not a very good showing. We have an obligation to the casino to spend $4000 on food including our banquet and at this point I am not sure we are going to meet that figure. I know that Cliff has made two trips to New Orleans to get the reunion set up and for all his work, I just think its a poor showing, and brings to mind the question 'Are we going to have any more reunions' if we cannot get the interest going to come to them. I know when we are there the board is going to discuss this issue at length. Think about it shipmates, it's still
not too late to sign up for New Orleans.
Respectfully Yours, Dick Stader"
Come on Shipmates........get signed up!!!!
"Shipmates: I want to address an important issue regarding our upcoming reunion in New Orleans; and, that is the poor showing for the reunion. Cliff Hoke has spent a great deal of time and effort on the reunion and as of right now we only have maybe 32 sign ups and that's
not a very good showing. We have an obligation to the casino to spend $4000 on food including our banquet and at this point I am not sure we are going to meet that figure. I know that Cliff has made two trips to New Orleans to get the reunion set up and for all his work, I just think its a poor showing, and brings to mind the question 'Are we going to have any more reunions' if we cannot get the interest going to come to them. I know when we are there the board is going to discuss this issue at length. Think about it shipmates, it's still
not too late to sign up for New Orleans.
Respectfully Yours, Dick Stader"
Come on Shipmates........get signed up!!!!
Message regarding the upcoming reunion from Master Chief Richard W. Stader
Greetings Altair Shipmates. Here is a message from Master Chief Richard W. Stader:
"To All Altair Shipmates:
I send out this note to all hands regarding the upcoming reunion in New Orleans because it is time (in my opinion) to "step up to the plate" and decide if you are coming or not; and, to then get the necessary paper work to Cliff Hoke so he can then make the final arrangements with the hotel and with the WWII museum so that this reunion happens like it has been planned.
We have a very good reunion planned and I am sure we are all going to enjoy it to the max. But, we need to know WHO IS COMING!
Cliff has done an outstanding job putting this reunion together and has taken two trips to New Orleans to insure that it goes on without any hitches. So, let's get on the ball and let him know if you are going to attend.
Thank you! And, I look forward to seeing you in New Orleans in September.
Master Chief Richard W. Stader"
Reunion chairman Clifton Hoke can be reached at:
257 Pecan Creek Drive
Madison, MS 39110-8717
C: 601-946-2144 H: 601-853-4741 FAX: 601-853-4702
Come on guys.......get with it and get signed up for New Orleans!!
Best Regards To All.......Charles
"To All Altair Shipmates:
I send out this note to all hands regarding the upcoming reunion in New Orleans because it is time (in my opinion) to "step up to the plate" and decide if you are coming or not; and, to then get the necessary paper work to Cliff Hoke so he can then make the final arrangements with the hotel and with the WWII museum so that this reunion happens like it has been planned.
We have a very good reunion planned and I am sure we are all going to enjoy it to the max. But, we need to know WHO IS COMING!
Cliff has done an outstanding job putting this reunion together and has taken two trips to New Orleans to insure that it goes on without any hitches. So, let's get on the ball and let him know if you are going to attend.
Thank you! And, I look forward to seeing you in New Orleans in September.
Master Chief Richard W. Stader"
Reunion chairman Clifton Hoke can be reached at:
257 Pecan Creek Drive
Madison, MS 39110-8717
C: 601-946-2144 H: 601-853-4741 FAX: 601-853-4702
Come on guys.......get with it and get signed up for New Orleans!!
Best Regards To All.......Charles
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Shipmate passing
Dear PO3 Daniel Douglas,
TogetherWeServed is very sorry to relay the sad news that your Shipmate, Biederman, Dave, PO3 has passed away. The following is the information that we received: David L. Biederman, 71,died at 5:10 p.m. March 31, 2013, at his residence. He was born May 9, 1941, in Lima to Robert Owen and Oneta Evelyn Watt Biederman, who preceded him in death. He married Rose Janet Musto on July 13, 1963, and she survives in Lima. Mr. Biederman had worked in heating and air conditioning for years. He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church and enjoyed golfing and bowling in the Knights of Columbus league. He was also an avid Buckeye, Browns and Reds fan. He had served in the Navy. Survivors also include three children, Douglas L. (Kami) Biederman, of Lima, Shelly (Scott) Farler, of Lakeview, and Michael (Kris Bryan) Biederman, of Lima; five grandchildren, Corey and Casey Davisson, Lance Cpl. Douglas (Chelsy) Biederman II, and Paige and Christopher Biederman; a twin sister, Diane (Gary) Maze, of Lima; brother-in-law, Raymond (Barb) Musto, of Lima; a sister-in-law, Mary Theresa Ciminillo, of Lima; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Beverly (Jim) Grothaus. A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. May 9, at St. Rose Catholic Church. Father David Ross will officiate. Memorial contributions may be given to Lima Central Catholic High School or to St. Rose Catholic Church. Condolences may be shared at bayliffandson.com. Quote from shipmate: Dave was an Engineman third class we took many liberties together. I was the one who tagged him with the name Diving Dave Biederman. The handle was bestowed on him due to an incident that took place while tied up in Barcelona. Dave went aboard an English destroyer Med moored near the Altair's berth. He and a few limey sailors got into the rum rations and within a short period Dave was literally knee walking drunk. Eugene Whalen Engineman 3 and I were going back to the ship when we observed Dave trip on the narrow gang way and do a perfect roll and three point landing on the pier in front of us. We picked him up under both arms and drug him back to our ship. with a big grin that shined through a bloody nose he said in a cockney accent "Mushed ha missed that one old salt" . From then on he was "Diving Dave" Shipmate Biederman's family can be reached at: 2281 Lakewood Ave., Lima, OH 45805; 419.222.8618 |
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Shipmate Passing
Greetings Altair Shipmates. I received the following information concerning the passing of CDR Richard W. Leighton. CDR Leighton served aboard the USS ALtair 1957-1959.
"To Whom it May Concern: It has taken a while, but I regret to inform you that one of your shipmates, my Father, Capt Richard W. Leighton, SC USN (ret) passed away on 29 Jun 2012. Even at the age of almost 92, he was in relatively good health and passed away fairly unexpectedly at his home on the coast of Maine with his wife Eileen at his side. My Dad served on the USS Altair in the late 1950's while it was based in Barcelona, Spain. Although I was only 6 when we returned to the states I have fond memories of our time in Spain and of the USS Altair. My Dad loved telling stories about his time as SUPO on the ship and of the Altair's introduction of VERTREP into Navy jargon. Photos of his
time aboard were a major part of a slideshow I put together for his 90'th Birthday event. I would appreciate you notifying your membership of his passing.
Thank you.
Timothy D. Leighton
CDR, USN (ret)"
The Leighton family can be reached at:
Richard W. Leighton Family
318 High Head Road
Harpswell, ME 04079
207-725-5975
Our sincerest condolences to the Leighton family.
Charles
"To Whom it May Concern: It has taken a while, but I regret to inform you that one of your shipmates, my Father, Capt Richard W. Leighton, SC USN (ret) passed away on 29 Jun 2012. Even at the age of almost 92, he was in relatively good health and passed away fairly unexpectedly at his home on the coast of Maine with his wife Eileen at his side. My Dad served on the USS Altair in the late 1950's while it was based in Barcelona, Spain. Although I was only 6 when we returned to the states I have fond memories of our time in Spain and of the USS Altair. My Dad loved telling stories about his time as SUPO on the ship and of the Altair's introduction of VERTREP into Navy jargon. Photos of his
time aboard were a major part of a slideshow I put together for his 90'th Birthday event. I would appreciate you notifying your membership of his passing.
Thank you.
Timothy D. Leighton
CDR, USN (ret)"
The Leighton family can be reached at:
Richard W. Leighton Family
318 High Head Road
Harpswell, ME 04079
207-725-5975
Our sincerest condolences to the Leighton family.
Charles
Sunday, May 05, 2013
April 2013 by Charles Brecheisen
Greetings Altair Crew.
EMAIL PROBLEMS: I was shut down from emailing the Altair Crew for about a week. As it turned out, the problem was with our ISP provider as there was a glitch in the email program portion. When the problem was fixed, you might have received several emails. The problem has been resolved.
FINANCIAL: The beginning Cash-on-Hand balance was $1889.27 with dues income of $90.00 and paper and mailing expenses of $166.36 leaving a balance of $1812.91. Of this Cash-on-Hand balance, $1000.00 was sent to Dick Stader and put into the Altair savings account leaving a Cash-on-Hand balance of $812.91. The beginning Altair Savings Account balance was $5794.18 and with a deposit of $1000.00 leaving a balance
of $6794.18. The total Altair cash balance is $7607.09.
REUNION: If you are going to attend the reunion in New Orleans and have not signed up yet.......PLEASE DO ASAP. Commitments have been made and more are to be made and we need to know who is coming to the reunion. Come on guys!!!!!!!!!
If you need the reunion paperwork, please send me an email and I will either email or snail mail to you. Send to cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us
Cliff Hoke is our reunion chairman and he can be reached at:
Cliff Hoke, 257 Pecan Drive, Madison, MS 39110-8717
cliff [at] isbco.com 601.946.2144
That's all from here. If you have any comments or information, please
contact me at cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us
Best Regards To All.......Charles
EMAIL PROBLEMS: I was shut down from emailing the Altair Crew for about a week. As it turned out, the problem was with our ISP provider as there was a glitch in the email program portion. When the problem was fixed, you might have received several emails. The problem has been resolved.
FINANCIAL: The beginning Cash-on-Hand balance was $1889.27 with dues income of $90.00 and paper and mailing expenses of $166.36 leaving a balance of $1812.91. Of this Cash-on-Hand balance, $1000.00 was sent to Dick Stader and put into the Altair savings account leaving a Cash-on-Hand balance of $812.91. The beginning Altair Savings Account balance was $5794.18 and with a deposit of $1000.00 leaving a balance
of $6794.18. The total Altair cash balance is $7607.09.
REUNION: If you are going to attend the reunion in New Orleans and have not signed up yet.......PLEASE DO ASAP. Commitments have been made and more are to be made and we need to know who is coming to the reunion. Come on guys!!!!!!!!!
If you need the reunion paperwork, please send me an email and I will either email or snail mail to you. Send to cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us
Cliff Hoke is our reunion chairman and he can be reached at:
Cliff Hoke, 257 Pecan Drive, Madison, MS 39110-8717
cliff [at] isbco.com 601.946.2144
That's all from here. If you have any comments or information, please
contact me at cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us
Best Regards To All.......Charles
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
March 2013 by Charles Brecheisen
Greetings Altair Shipmates. Here is your monthly report for March 2013.
SHIPMATE PASSED: Mrs. Zona Schuch reported that her husband Jerome A. Schuch passed away December 24, 2012. Shipmate Schuch was a SN aboard the Altair 1956-1957. They resided in Oshkosh, WI. Our condolences to the Schuch family.
FINANCIAL: The beginning March cash-on-hand balance was $1886.14 with dues income of $155.00 and expenses of $151.87 leaving a balance of $1889.27. Expenses were postage, printing, envelopes and address labels for the New Orleans reunion mailing. The beginning and ending
savings account balance was $5794.18 with no income nor expenses.
The savings account total has been transferred from my Texas bank to Shipmate Master Chief Dick Stader's bank in Kenosha, WI. This was done as my wife was on the Altair account here in Texas; and, since she has passed away we felt that the account should be moved. When Shipmate Stader and family returns to Kenosha, WI, I will transfer $1000.00 of the cash-on-hand to the savings account leaving enough for expenses, etc.
ALTAIR REUNION: Reservations are coming in for the next Altair reunion in New Orleans. Please make your reservations early as possible!! Shipmate Summann is listing shipmates that have signed up for the reunion on the Altair web site. If you have any questions, please contact reunion chairman Clifton Hoke at: cliff [at] isbco.com or cell 601-946-2144 or home 601-853-4741 or fax 601-853-4702.
That's all for now. If you have any questions, comments or news, please contact me at cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us.
Best Wishes To All........Charles
SHIPMATE PASSED: Mrs. Zona Schuch reported that her husband Jerome A. Schuch passed away December 24, 2012. Shipmate Schuch was a SN aboard the Altair 1956-1957. They resided in Oshkosh, WI. Our condolences to the Schuch family.
FINANCIAL: The beginning March cash-on-hand balance was $1886.14 with dues income of $155.00 and expenses of $151.87 leaving a balance of $1889.27. Expenses were postage, printing, envelopes and address labels for the New Orleans reunion mailing. The beginning and ending
savings account balance was $5794.18 with no income nor expenses.
The savings account total has been transferred from my Texas bank to Shipmate Master Chief Dick Stader's bank in Kenosha, WI. This was done as my wife was on the Altair account here in Texas; and, since she has passed away we felt that the account should be moved. When Shipmate Stader and family returns to Kenosha, WI, I will transfer $1000.00 of the cash-on-hand to the savings account leaving enough for expenses, etc.
ALTAIR REUNION: Reservations are coming in for the next Altair reunion in New Orleans. Please make your reservations early as possible!! Shipmate Summann is listing shipmates that have signed up for the reunion on the Altair web site. If you have any questions, please contact reunion chairman Clifton Hoke at: cliff [at] isbco.com or cell 601-946-2144 or home 601-853-4741 or fax 601-853-4702.
That's all for now. If you have any questions, comments or news, please contact me at cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us.
Best Wishes To All........Charles
Monday, March 11, 2013
2013 Reunion Event Descriptions
USS ALTAIR AKS 32
EVENT
DESCRIPTIONS
To all crew
members of USS ALTAIR AKS 32, regarding our upcoming
reunion in New Orleans,
Louisiana:
Event New Orleans
City Tour:
Tuesday September
24th 2013
Come
along with us to tour one of America's unique cities. New
Orleans has a rich history,combining European , Carribean, and
African cultures to create a melting pot of interesting
personalities, food, and entertainment. It is the birthplace of
jazz and boasts some of the finest food you've put on your plate.
We are offering a 3-hour tour, including the French Quarter, (Bourbon
Street, St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square, Pat O'Briens,
Brennan's, Cafe du Monde, and the open-air French Market.)
LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULER! (Let the Good Times Roll!)
The
tour goes to Uptown New Orleans, the beautiful Garden
District with its stately residences. Eli Manning, Sandra
Bullock, Delta Burke, John Goodman, and Ann Rice all have homes in
this area.
Other
points of interest include Congo Square, where the slaves were
traded, and Treme, home of many New Orleans jazz musicians.
We will make a stop at an above-ground cemetery,
unique to New Orleans, full of elaborate crypts and rich in
history. Time permitting, we will also see Ward Nine, the area
hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina. Habitat for Humanity, Harry
Connick, Jr, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been deeply involved
in efforts to rebuild this area.
The
narrated tour will begin from Harrahs at 8:30 AM. The
auction will be held in the Hospitality Room following the buffet
luncheon.
The
BIG Event
The National WWII Museum Tour:
Wednesday
September 25th 2013
We are planning a day of enjoyment
on Wednesday, 9/25/13, at the National WWII Museum. The best
prices we could get for all of us: Round trip transportation
to the Museum--$18 each; Entrance to the museum, plus the 4D
movie "Beyond All Boundaries"--$21 Seniors each and $17
each for retired military and their spouses. "Beyond
All Boundaries" was produced and narrated by Tom Hanks and
Gary Sinise (Lt. Dan of Forest Gump fame) exclusively for the
WWII Museum and is available nowhere else in the world. It
is the story of the Greatest Generation's journey from Pearl
Harbor into the fire of epic battles to America's final victory,
told in the words of the veterans themselves.
The
Stage Door Canteen will provide a buffet lunch at noon.
This will be followed at 12:45 pm by the Victory Belles, a
trio reminiscent of the Andrews Sisters. Their show, "A
Salute to Our Heroes," features music from George M. Cohan and
Irving Berlin. Songs such as "The Star Spangled
Banner" and "God Bless the USA" will capture our
patriotism, touch our hearts and stir our souls. The Victory
Belles will take us on a musical journey saluting our military
and home front heroes in all eras, in all conflicts, and in all
services.
This will be an all day
affair. Museum hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm. Transportation
will leave Harrah's at 8:30 am and take us back to
Harrah's at the end of the day. For those wanting
to visit the museum's newest exhibit, the submarine USS Tang,
there is an additional charge of $5. If you are
interested in visiting the Museum a second day, you may
purchase tickets at the museum for $5 extra. Come join us
for a day to remember..
Event
Banquet Dinner at Harrahs:
Thursday
September 26th 2013
Please see the
reservation form for meal options. We will all meet in the
Hospitality room after the Banquet.
2013 Reunion Information
WELCOME
TO THE USS ALTAIR AKS32 REUNION
SEPTEMBER
23 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
HARRAHS
HOTEL AND CASINO NEW ORLEANS
The board members chose week
days for our 2013 reunion to take advantage of reduced hotel rates
and less-crowded conditions. Arriving Monday allows you to take
Tuesday's city tour. Thursday during the day will be free for
shopping and sight-seeing.
REGISTRATION/TOUR DESK--Registration
will be in the Hospitality Room—SATCHMO ROOM.
TOURS AND EVENTS . City Tour,
Tuesday, September 24, 2013. See attachment for details. World
War II Museum, Wednesday, September 26, 2013. This promises to be the
highlight of our reunion. See attached description of musuem
attractions.
PARKING
Valet parking at Harrahs is $40.00 per
night. Self-parking is free if you spend 30 minutes per day playing
any gaming device, using a rewards card, including the penny slot
machines. Otherwise, self-parking is $30 per day. The Rewards card
can be obtained at the Rewards desk in the Casino.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS must be made
directly with Harrahs Hotel and Casino, New Orleans at (best way)
1-504-533-6000 direct or the automated reservation number
1-800-427-7247. The USS Altair AKS 32 code for these reservations is
SO9USS3, to receive the negotiated rate of $119.00 plus
tax= $136.73 per night, single or double occupancy.
Additional persons will be charged $30 each per night, maximum
persons per room is four. Individual guests may cancel without
penalty up to 72 hours prior to the scheduled arrival.
Check in is 4PM; check out is 11 AM. Some rooms are available
at this rate starting Sunday, 9/22/13. We have a commitment of
17 rooms Sunday and 35 rooms Monday, 9/23/13, through Thursday,
9/26/13, at the negotiated rate. Additional rooms may be
available, first come, first served at the negotiated rate.
Buffet breakfast vouchers are available
at a 50% discount (the current full price is $15.99 plus tax.) Please
order the number of breakfasts for the entire stay using the
reservation form included.
The USS ALTAIR AKS 32 ASSOCIATION BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
Clifton Hoke New Orleans reunion
coordinator email cliff@isbco.com
phone 601-946-2144
Richard Stader back up reunion
coordinator email dickandterry@sbcglobal.net
phone 262-914-6204
Joe Basso email jomapakg032@verizon.net
phone 732-441-1077
Dan Douglas email ddouglas@aol.com
phone 203-966-1851
Tom Planes email
tomplanes@windstream.net
phone 770-307-1747
IMPORTANT
Make your Hotel Reservations at
Harrahs as soon as you decide to attend the reunion. We have limited
rooms available, first come first served.
Fill out the reservation form and
mail it to Cliff Hoke. PLEASE INCLUDE a self-addressed, stamped
envelope for a registration confirmation. We do not need your check
until August 1, 2013.
2013 Reunion Reservation Form
USS
ALTAIR AKS 32
2013
REUNION RESERVATION FORM
NEW
ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
SEPTEMBER
23-26, 2013
|
DATE |
EVENT |
COST |
QTY
|
TOTAL |
|
|
REUNION REGISTRATION FEE |
$15 pp |
|
|
|
|
Hospitality Room |
$25 pp |
|
|
|
|
Breakfast Buffet each day include total number
Breakfasts |
$9 pp
|
|
|
|
09/24/13 |
TOUR 3 hour Historic New Orleans 8:30 to 11:30
includes transportation and a buffet lunch at Harrahs after the
tour. Followed by the auction. Master Chief Dick Stader auctioneer |
$33 pp |
|
|
|
09/25/13 |
TOUR The National WWII Museum including: the 4D
movie Beyond all Boundaries, buffet lunch, the Stage Door Canteen
(live USO performance “A Salute to Our Heros”) including round
trip transportation. |
Retired Military and spouses $72 pp Seniors $76 pp |
|
|
|
09/26/13 |
Banquet Dinner 7 to 10 pm at the Hotel in the
Fulton Salons Open Cash Bar
|
|
|
|
|
|
Herb Crusted Free Range Chicken Breast, soup or salad and dessert |
$53 pp
includes tax & gratuity |
|
|
|
|
Blackened Louisiana Redfish Topped with Shrimp and
Artichoke, Popcorn Rice, soup or salad and dessert |
$56
includes tax & gratuity |
|
|
|
|
Center Cut Filet of Beef Reduction Roasted Garlic
and Truffle Roasted Potato, soup or salad and dessert |
$74 pp includes tax & gratuity |
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
|
|
Complete and
mail this entire form to Cliff Hoke 257 Pecan Creek Drive Madison MS
39110-8717, without a check.
Make check
payable to USS Altair AKS 32 Association and mail check to Cliff Hoke
by August 1, 2013.
Reservations
are due no later than August 1, 2013.
Please provide
the following:
Name (as you
want it to show on your
badge)_____________________________________________________________
Spouse (as you
want it to show on the badge)
____________________________________________________________
Guest(s)
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Address
_____________________________City___________________ST______Zip____________________________
Phone: (cell)
_____________________ Phone: (home/other)
_______________________________________________
Emergency
Contact: (during the reunion) Name:
_________________________________Phones___________________
Years Served
Aboard the USS Altair 19_____ to _____
Hotel
Reservations must be made directly with Harrahs Hotel and Casino New
Orleans at (best way) 1-504-533-6000 direct or the automated
reservation numbeer 1-800-427-7247. The USS Altair AKS 32 code for
these reservations is SO9USS3, to
receive the negotiated rate of $119.00 plus tax = $136.73 per night
single or double occupancy. Additional persons will be charged $30.00
each per night, maximum persons per room is four.
Individual
guests may cancel without penalty up to 72 hours of the scheduled
arrival. Check in 4 PM check out 11AM.
Some rooms are
available at this rate starting Sunday 9/22/13. We have a commitment
of 17 rooms Sunday and 35 rooms Monday 9-23-13 through Thursday
9-26-13 at the negotiated rate. Additional rooms may be available,
first come first served at the negotiated rate.
Buffet
Breakfast vouchers are available at a 50% discount (the current full
price is $15.99 plus tax). Please order total number of breakfasts
for the entire stay using this form.
Please include
a self addressed stamped envelope for a registration confirmation.
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