Greetings Altair Shipmates. Here is your
monthly report for January 2017.
FINANCIAL: The beginning cash-on-hand balance was $962.75 with expenses of $135.75 leaving a balance of $827.00. Expenses consisted of postage, ink, envelops, etc. for printing and snail mailing to 135 shipmates without computers.
Altair savings account is $8,545.32 giving a total balance of $9,372.32. Dues have been suspended UFN. I have returned any monies received for 2017 dues.
COMPUTER: My email service, Fastmail, has changed servers and updated their email software. Therefore, I will be entering an entire new Altaircrew email list this month. (They really screwed up my email lists!!)
NEW SHIPMATE: Please welcome aboard Richard Conrad, EN3, 1956-58.
Shipmate Conrad resides No. Saint Cloud, MN. WELCOME ABOARD!
SHIPMATES PASSING: There following Shipmates have passed:
Nimmo, Stephen B. CS3, 1963-1966; passed 1/1/2017; no
email
Prows, James H. SN, 1957; passed Feb. 2016; no email
Rousseau, Gerard, FN, 1952; passed April 2016; no email
Buchman, Paul N. ENS 1953-1954; passed 2010. (I have no
record of him)
(I can supply home addresses if you wish to contact the
families)
That's all for now. If you need more information or for any comments, please contact me at "cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us"
Best Wishes To All...........Charles
Sunday, February 05, 2017
Saturday, January 21, 2017
USS Altair AKS-32 2017 Reunion
Dick Stader and I, Dan Douglas, have been working on the reunion for several months and this is what we have come up with.
We are going to Myrtle Beach South Carolina. October 11th to the 15th. The hotel will honor the rate for those that wish to stay longer or arrive earlier. We went there in 2008 and stayed at the Marriott Courtyard in North Myrtle beach. We have made arraignments to go there again this year. The price is $94 /room including breakfast. The room rate includes a private breakfast buffet for 2 people per room served daily in the Commons Room. Breakfast includes: scrambled eggs, chef’s choice of sausage or bacon, breakfast potatoes, fresh cut fruit, yogurt and granola, breakfast breads, orange juice, milk and coffee service.
We will be arriving on Wednesday the 11th and check out on the 15th. On Thursday October 12th, we are planning to go to the Alabama Theater. Prior to the show we will be going to the buffet dinner at Captain Bennett's Seafood & Country Buffet ($19.50 per adult including tax and gratuity). Then on to the show.
Package rate per person would be to add the restaurant charge and the ticket for the show:-- $51.50
Depending on what sort of response we get for this reunion, will decide on whether we get a bus to transport us or we may have to car pool it. Everything is very close to the hotel, so this shouldn’t be an inconvenience.
We are planning to have an auction as we have done in the past, so please be sure to bring items that we can auction off on Friday. The Barefoot Landing Shopping area is walking distance to the hotel (.4 of a mile) and there are a number of stores and attractions to keep you busy. Located along the Intracoastal Waterway, Barefoot Landing is a shopper’s paradise with unique retail stores, a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues. With winding paths along the waterway and around the lake visitors can enjoy the breeze as they wind in and out of over 100 stores and 25 restaurants.
Read more at http://www.myrtlebeach.com/shopping/barefoot-landing/#vqvOHExPg6E2yCvi.99
For those interested, The USS North Carolina is about an hour car ride north of the hotel.
We will have our farewell dinner at the California Dreaming Restaurant that is located in
the same area as the hotel. The menu will be a choice of Beef, Chicken, Fish or a
Dinner salad for those that would prefer a vegetarian dinner. The charge is $19/ person. There is a $25 charge per person for the hospitality room. We will need a commitment by August 1st to hold the reservations. The hotel reservations are made individually. When you call be sure to let them know you are with the USS Altair reunion to get the rate that was quoted.
Courtyard by Marriott Barefoot Landing
1000 Commons Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
phone 843.417-1103 fax 843.361.1729
sales@myrtlebeachcourtyard.com
We will make the reservations to the show and restaurant once we have a head count. Payment for the show, dinner and hospitality room should be made to Dick Stader as he is the treasurer for the Altair. You will also have to decide what dinner selection you want for our farewell dinner.
Our contact information is:
Dan Douglas
535 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
203-219-7509 Cell
Richard (Dick) Stader
1511 84th street, Kenosha, WI 53143
262-220-5292 Cell or 262-914-6204 Cell
We are going to Myrtle Beach South Carolina. October 11th to the 15th. The hotel will honor the rate for those that wish to stay longer or arrive earlier. We went there in 2008 and stayed at the Marriott Courtyard in North Myrtle beach. We have made arraignments to go there again this year. The price is $94 /room including breakfast. The room rate includes a private breakfast buffet for 2 people per room served daily in the Commons Room. Breakfast includes: scrambled eggs, chef’s choice of sausage or bacon, breakfast potatoes, fresh cut fruit, yogurt and granola, breakfast breads, orange juice, milk and coffee service.
We will be arriving on Wednesday the 11th and check out on the 15th. On Thursday October 12th, we are planning to go to the Alabama Theater. Prior to the show we will be going to the buffet dinner at Captain Bennett's Seafood & Country Buffet ($19.50 per adult including tax and gratuity). Then on to the show.
Package rate per person would be to add the restaurant charge and the ticket for the show:-- $51.50
Depending on what sort of response we get for this reunion, will decide on whether we get a bus to transport us or we may have to car pool it. Everything is very close to the hotel, so this shouldn’t be an inconvenience.
We are planning to have an auction as we have done in the past, so please be sure to bring items that we can auction off on Friday. The Barefoot Landing Shopping area is walking distance to the hotel (.4 of a mile) and there are a number of stores and attractions to keep you busy. Located along the Intracoastal Waterway, Barefoot Landing is a shopper’s paradise with unique retail stores, a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues. With winding paths along the waterway and around the lake visitors can enjoy the breeze as they wind in and out of over 100 stores and 25 restaurants.
Read more at http://www.myrtlebeach.com/shopping/barefoot-landing/#vqvOHExPg6E2yCvi.99
For those interested, The USS North Carolina is about an hour car ride north of the hotel.
We will have our farewell dinner at the California Dreaming Restaurant that is located in
the same area as the hotel. The menu will be a choice of Beef, Chicken, Fish or a
Dinner salad for those that would prefer a vegetarian dinner. The charge is $19/ person. There is a $25 charge per person for the hospitality room. We will need a commitment by August 1st to hold the reservations. The hotel reservations are made individually. When you call be sure to let them know you are with the USS Altair reunion to get the rate that was quoted.
Courtyard by Marriott Barefoot Landing
1000 Commons Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
phone 843.417-1103 fax 843.361.1729
sales@myrtlebeachcourtyard.com
We will make the reservations to the show and restaurant once we have a head count. Payment for the show, dinner and hospitality room should be made to Dick Stader as he is the treasurer for the Altair. You will also have to decide what dinner selection you want for our farewell dinner.
Our contact information is:
Dan Douglas
535 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
203-219-7509 Cell
Richard (Dick) Stader
1511 84th street, Kenosha, WI 53143
262-220-5292 Cell or 262-914-6204 Cell
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Dues suspended
Greetings Altair Shipmates.
The Altair Board has suspended the collection of dues! If you have sent in dues, or they are on the way, I will return them to you.
Information will be forthcoming shortly about the next Altair reunion which will be held in Myrtle Beach on or about the 11th through the 15 of October.
Please do not reply to this email. Please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us for any comments or questions.
Best Regards To All............Charles
The Altair Board has suspended the collection of dues! If you have sent in dues, or they are on the way, I will return them to you.
Information will be forthcoming shortly about the next Altair reunion which will be held in Myrtle Beach on or about the 11th through the 15 of October.
Please do not reply to this email. Please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us for any comments or questions.
Best Regards To All............Charles
Friday, January 06, 2017
December 2016 by Charles M. Brecheisen
Greetings Altair Shipmates. Here is your monthly report for December 2016.
Happy New Year to All! I hope all the shipmates and families had a great Christmas season and have a healthy 2017. I and my computer have been a bit ill the past several weeks, but doing fine now.
FINANCIAL: No income and no expenses in December. The cash-on-hand is $962.75 and the savings is $8,545.32 for a total of $9,508.07.
DUES: It's that time of the year again. Dues are only $10 payable in cash. Checks MUST be made out to me or the bank will not cash them anymore.
Pay to: Charles M. Brecheisen
248 Drifting Cloud
Holly Lake Ranch, TX 75765-6321
The Altair web site is: www.ussaltair-aks32.org
The Altair photograph site is altair.smugmug.com (this is a great site!!!
The Altair Blog/chat site is http://aks32.blogspot.com
Please do not reply to this email. For info or comments us cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us
Best Regards To All..........Charles
Happy New Year to All! I hope all the shipmates and families had a great Christmas season and have a healthy 2017. I and my computer have been a bit ill the past several weeks, but doing fine now.
FINANCIAL: No income and no expenses in December. The cash-on-hand is $962.75 and the savings is $8,545.32 for a total of $9,508.07.
DUES: It's that time of the year again. Dues are only $10 payable in cash. Checks MUST be made out to me or the bank will not cash them anymore.
Pay to: Charles M. Brecheisen
248 Drifting Cloud
Holly Lake Ranch, TX 75765-6321
The Altair web site is: www.ussaltair-aks32.org
The Altair photograph site is altair.smugmug.com (this is a great site!!!
The Altair Blog/chat site is http://aks32.blogspot.com
Please do not reply to this email. For info or comments us cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us
Best Regards To All..........Charles
Monday, December 05, 2016
Additional Altair musings by Tommy Lee
Subject: Re: Altair email-Altair Musings
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 17:37:38 -0500
Shipmates:
I was on the port side of the boat deck painting the overhead while underway. Commander Woodard came by and spotted the paint on my shoes and called me to attention. He instructed me to remove my shoes and throw them overboard, which I did without hesitation. I would have probably jumped overboard had he ordered me to do so. In my mind, he was the Vince Lombardi of the fleet.
I cannot imagine Commander Woodard surrendering the Altair to a bunch of rag tag pirates or the recent swift boat incident with the Iranians where the crew were taken prisoners without a fight. I personally blame this on Obama and the cowardly administration we have today.
What has happened to the navy we were in? We were not on a battleship or Carrier. We were on a cargo ship with only 40 mm's and a few small arms. However, the leadership and the men under them, would have stood tall and never given in to the boarding of our ship or small boats to the likes of the Iranians or anyone else. Not a day goes by that I do not think of my shipmates and Commander Woodard.
AS Vince Lombardi would have said, "WHAT IN THE HELL IS GOING ON OUT THERE"
Tommy Lee BMSN, USS Altair AKS32 1961-1964
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 17:37:38 -0500
Shipmates:
I was on the port side of the boat deck painting the overhead while underway. Commander Woodard came by and spotted the paint on my shoes and called me to attention. He instructed me to remove my shoes and throw them overboard, which I did without hesitation. I would have probably jumped overboard had he ordered me to do so. In my mind, he was the Vince Lombardi of the fleet.
I cannot imagine Commander Woodard surrendering the Altair to a bunch of rag tag pirates or the recent swift boat incident with the Iranians where the crew were taken prisoners without a fight. I personally blame this on Obama and the cowardly administration we have today.
What has happened to the navy we were in? We were not on a battleship or Carrier. We were on a cargo ship with only 40 mm's and a few small arms. However, the leadership and the men under them, would have stood tall and never given in to the boarding of our ship or small boats to the likes of the Iranians or anyone else. Not a day goes by that I do not think of my shipmates and Commander Woodard.
AS Vince Lombardi would have said, "WHAT IN THE HELL IS GOING ON OUT THERE"
Tommy Lee BMSN, USS Altair AKS32 1961-1964
Sunday, December 04, 2016
Altair musings by Terry F Chatfield
Subject: Your Altair update email
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 00:41:43 +0000 (UTC)
While I was the Deck YN I worked for Lt Furey and CWO Downs. Then when I was transferred to the Personnel Office I worked for Chief Guthrie. Of course we all remember XO CDR Woodward. One amusing incident about CDR Woodward - myself and another Personnelman was at the ladder leading from the main deck (inside the house) to the 2nd Deck our area of responsibility. We were discussing about painting the area, comment was made as to what color the XO wanted the area painted and from the 2nd deck came "I don't care what color you paint it as long as it comes out white" of course this was the XO.
Terry F Chatfield, PN1, USN(Ret).
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 00:41:43 +0000 (UTC)
While I was the Deck YN I worked for Lt Furey and CWO Downs. Then when I was transferred to the Personnel Office I worked for Chief Guthrie. Of course we all remember XO CDR Woodward. One amusing incident about CDR Woodward - myself and another Personnelman was at the ladder leading from the main deck (inside the house) to the 2nd Deck our area of responsibility. We were discussing about painting the area, comment was made as to what color the XO wanted the area painted and from the 2nd deck came "I don't care what color you paint it as long as it comes out white" of course this was the XO.
Terry F Chatfield, PN1, USN(Ret).
Monday, November 07, 2016
November 2016 by Charles Brecheisen
Greetings Altair Shipmates. Here is your monthly report for November 2016.
FINANCIAL: The beginning cash-on-hand balance was $912.75 with income of $50.00 and no expenses bringing the total to $962.75. The beginning and ending balance of the savings account is $8545.32 bringing the overall balance of $9508.07.
SHIPMATES PASSING: Shipmate LTJG Fred Keefer reports the following Altair Shipmates passing:
FUREY, Francis D, LCDR 1959-1961, passed 10 April 1976
GUTHRIE, Gordon L, YNC, 1960-1963, passed 14 April 2011
NIENAST, Vernon W, SKC, 1960-1962, passed 19 March 2011
WOODWARD, Lamar Lee, CDR, 1960-1962, passed 28 November 2010
DOWNS, Charles Leslie, CW02, 1959-1961, passed 20 April 1999
GOODSON, Raymond Thomas, CW02, 1960-1962, passed 16 February 1988
PEARCE, Travis Dean, CT3, 1960-1961, passed 18 September 1997
NOTE: Shipmate Pearce did not have a Altair billet number and was with RPMIO (Registered Publications Mobile Issuing Office) The rate of CT3 is "Cryptologic Technician 3rd Class)
Thank you Mr. Keefer for all the information!
NOTE 2: I really remember Lt. Furey while I was a deck ape. He was a "Mustang" and really knew his "stuff". Tough, but fair.
NOTE 3: I also really remember the Exec. Officer, CDR Woodward. He was well liked!
All for now. Please us cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us for any questions of information.
Best Regards To All.........Charles
FINANCIAL: The beginning cash-on-hand balance was $912.75 with income of $50.00 and no expenses bringing the total to $962.75. The beginning and ending balance of the savings account is $8545.32 bringing the overall balance of $9508.07.
SHIPMATES PASSING: Shipmate LTJG Fred Keefer reports the following Altair Shipmates passing:
FUREY, Francis D, LCDR 1959-1961, passed 10 April 1976
GUTHRIE, Gordon L, YNC, 1960-1963, passed 14 April 2011
NIENAST, Vernon W, SKC, 1960-1962, passed 19 March 2011
WOODWARD, Lamar Lee, CDR, 1960-1962, passed 28 November 2010
DOWNS, Charles Leslie, CW02, 1959-1961, passed 20 April 1999
GOODSON, Raymond Thomas, CW02, 1960-1962, passed 16 February 1988
PEARCE, Travis Dean, CT3, 1960-1961, passed 18 September 1997
NOTE: Shipmate Pearce did not have a Altair billet number and was with RPMIO (Registered Publications Mobile Issuing Office) The rate of CT3 is "Cryptologic Technician 3rd Class)
Thank you Mr. Keefer for all the information!
NOTE 2: I really remember Lt. Furey while I was a deck ape. He was a "Mustang" and really knew his "stuff". Tough, but fair.
NOTE 3: I also really remember the Exec. Officer, CDR Woodward. He was well liked!
All for now. Please us cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us for any questions of information.
Best Regards To All.........Charles
October 2016 by Charles Brecheisen
Greetings Altair Shipmates. Here is your monthly report for October 2016.
VOTE!!
FINANCIAL: Same as last month. Beginning and ending cash-on-hand of $912.75. Savings balance $8,545.32. No income nor expenses for a total of $9,458.07.
ARCHIVES: The new web site for the National Archives is www.archives.com
ALTAIR RECORDS: I still have 13 microfilm ships records that I used in tracking down Altair shipmates. I used a printing microfilm reel reading machine and printed out the various forms from the Altair. Each film contains MANY ships and as I recall they were all service or supply ships. AOs, AKs, AEs, etc. I still have reels for 1952, 1954, 1955-1956, 1957, 1959, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1969. The reels for 1958, 1960, 1961 are missing and were never returned by the shipmates that took them at the first reunion in Branson, MO. If you would like for me to send you a reel, please let me know and I will get it on the way.
All for now. Please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us for comments or additional info.
Best Wishes To All.............Charles
VOTE!!
FINANCIAL: Same as last month. Beginning and ending cash-on-hand of $912.75. Savings balance $8,545.32. No income nor expenses for a total of $9,458.07.
ARCHIVES: The new web site for the National Archives is www.archives.com
ALTAIR RECORDS: I still have 13 microfilm ships records that I used in tracking down Altair shipmates. I used a printing microfilm reel reading machine and printed out the various forms from the Altair. Each film contains MANY ships and as I recall they were all service or supply ships. AOs, AKs, AEs, etc. I still have reels for 1952, 1954, 1955-1956, 1957, 1959, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1969. The reels for 1958, 1960, 1961 are missing and were never returned by the shipmates that took them at the first reunion in Branson, MO. If you would like for me to send you a reel, please let me know and I will get it on the way.
All for now. Please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us for comments or additional info.
Best Wishes To All.............Charles
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Shipmate passing by Charles Brecheisen
From: James Desantis
To: cmbaltairaks32(@)fastmail.us
Subject: Gary Jenkins SKSN
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2016 22:29:50 -0400
Charles,
I signed onto Gary Jenkins facebook page to wish him Happy Birthday today and found out he passed away in April of this year. I do not know how he died and do not know any of his relatives. He was aboard the Altair from 1966 to 1968, assigned to #2 hold with me.
Jim DeSantis SK3 1967 to 1968
----------REMEMBER----------
When forwarding,PLEASE REMOVE
ALL email addresses and use BCC!
To: cmbaltairaks32(@)fastmail.us
Subject: Gary Jenkins SKSN
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2016 22:29:50 -0400
Charles,
I signed onto Gary Jenkins facebook page to wish him Happy Birthday today and found out he passed away in April of this year. I do not know how he died and do not know any of his relatives. He was aboard the Altair from 1966 to 1968, assigned to #2 hold with me.
Jim DeSantis SK3 1967 to 1968
----------REMEMBER----------
When forwarding,PLEASE REMOVE
ALL email addresses and use BCC!
Wednesday, October 05, 2016
September 2016 by Charles Brecheisen
Greetings Altair Shipmates. Here is your report for September 2016.
It's October already!!!! Don't forget to vote!!!
FINANCIAL: The beginning and ending balance of the cash-on-hand is $912.75. The beginning and ending balance of the savings account is $8,545.32 for a grand total of $9,458.07. There were no expenses nor income.
BARCELONA: The following headline came from a foxnews.com article: "BARCELONA CITY OFFICIALS CALL FOR REMOVAL OF OPPRESSIVE CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS STATUE." The article was published on September 30, 2016 Coming home to Barcelona, I always looked forward to seeing the statue. How depressing this is. Another P.C. hit.
All for now. For comments or questions, please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.com
Best Wishes to All..........Charles
It's October already!!!! Don't forget to vote!!!
FINANCIAL: The beginning and ending balance of the cash-on-hand is $912.75. The beginning and ending balance of the savings account is $8,545.32 for a grand total of $9,458.07. There were no expenses nor income.
BARCELONA: The following headline came from a foxnews.com article: "BARCELONA CITY OFFICIALS CALL FOR REMOVAL OF OPPRESSIVE CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS STATUE." The article was published on September 30, 2016 Coming home to Barcelona, I always looked forward to seeing the statue. How depressing this is. Another P.C. hit.
All for now. For comments or questions, please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.com
Best Wishes to All..........Charles
Sunday, September 11, 2016
2017 reunion at Myrtle Beach by Dick Stader
All Hands USS Altair AKS 32
From MMCM Dick Stader
Subj: 2017 Altair Reunion
Charles could you please send this letter out to all hands about our up coming plans for the reunion that Dan Douglas and I are trying to put together for next year 2017.
Dan Douglas and I are planing a reunion in 2017 at Myrtle Beach, S.C. For late September early October as soon as we can get all the information and plans made with Pam Brown of Gatherings Plus who we have worked with before and who we trust with doing a good job for us again.We picked Myrtle Beach because it is a good spot for a reunion with lots to do and see and because no one else seems to want to do any of the work involved with planning and setting it up and because we can't have it in everyone's back yard as some folks would it to be.We will be sending out all of the information and specifics just as soon as we get them ironed out with Pam Brown, so until then sit tight and wait for Dan and I to do our thing.
Fair Winds and Following Seas to all our Shipmates out there. Dick Stader
From MMCM Dick Stader
Subj: 2017 Altair Reunion
Charles could you please send this letter out to all hands about our up coming plans for the reunion that Dan Douglas and I are trying to put together for next year 2017.
Dan Douglas and I are planing a reunion in 2017 at Myrtle Beach, S.C. For late September early October as soon as we can get all the information and plans made with Pam Brown of Gatherings Plus who we have worked with before and who we trust with doing a good job for us again.We picked Myrtle Beach because it is a good spot for a reunion with lots to do and see and because no one else seems to want to do any of the work involved with planning and setting it up and because we can't have it in everyone's back yard as some folks would it to be.We will be sending out all of the information and specifics just as soon as we get them ironed out with Pam Brown, so until then sit tight and wait for Dan and I to do our thing.
Fair Winds and Following Seas to all our Shipmates out there. Dick Stader
Wednesday, September 07, 2016
August 2016 by Charles Brecheisen
Greetings Altair Shipmates. Here is your monthly report for August
2016.
First of All: Hail Houston Cougars, hail yes!
Hail Oklahoma Sooners, Hail NO!!!!
(Sorry about that!)
It's September and football season is here! Yea!
FINANCIAL: The beginning cash-on-hand balance was $892.75 with $20.00 income and no expenses leaving a balance of $912.75. The Altair savings beginning and end is $8,545.32 totaling $9,458.07.
REUNION: We are still looking for shipmates input as to where to hold our next reunion!
If you anticipate moving or changing email addresses, ,please keep me posted as we don't want to lose contact with any shipmate.
All for now. Please use (cmbaltairals32 [at] fastmail.us) for any questions or comments.
Best Wishes To All...........Charles
2016.
First of All: Hail Houston Cougars, hail yes!
Hail Oklahoma Sooners, Hail NO!!!!
(Sorry about that!)
It's September and football season is here! Yea!
FINANCIAL: The beginning cash-on-hand balance was $892.75 with $20.00 income and no expenses leaving a balance of $912.75. The Altair savings beginning and end is $8,545.32 totaling $9,458.07.
REUNION: We are still looking for shipmates input as to where to hold our next reunion!
If you anticipate moving or changing email addresses, ,please keep me posted as we don't want to lose contact with any shipmate.
All for now. Please use (cmbaltairals32 [at] fastmail.us) for any questions or comments.
Best Wishes To All...........Charles
Sunday, August 07, 2016
July 2016 by Charles Brecheisen
Greetings Altair Shipmates.
WX: It's hot here in E. TX; 101-103 day after day after day and no rain nor end in sight.
REUNION: Reunion comments have been almost nil. Where would you like our next reunion?
When? This year? Next year? Every two years? Where? Volunteers?
FINANCIAL: No changes again this month; no income and no expenses. Cash on hand balance $892.75 with $8,545.32 in savings totaling $9438.07.
Check out the following Altair web sites:
http://www.ussaltair-aks32.org
http://altair.smugmug.com
http://aks32.blogspot.com
All for now. Please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us for comments
and questions.
Best Regards To All.......Charles
WX: It's hot here in E. TX; 101-103 day after day after day and no rain nor end in sight.
REUNION: Reunion comments have been almost nil. Where would you like our next reunion?
When? This year? Next year? Every two years? Where? Volunteers?
FINANCIAL: No changes again this month; no income and no expenses. Cash on hand balance $892.75 with $8,545.32 in savings totaling $9438.07.
Check out the following Altair web sites:
http://www.ussaltair-aks32.org
http://altair.smugmug.com
http://aks32.blogspot.com
All for now. Please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us for comments
and questions.
Best Regards To All.......Charles
Thursday, July 07, 2016
June 2016 by Charles Brecheisen
Greetings Altair Shipmates. Here is your monthly report for June 2016.
SHIPMATES: Our email list has 258 shipmates; and, I have another approximately 130 that do not use a computer. When I receive a email rejection, I will snail mail for 3 months to see if there is a
problem. Sometimes, they have changed email addresses or physical addresses. After 3 mailings, I drop them from the email list, but maintain their current address and info.
FINANCIAL: No changes from last month. No income nor expenses. The beginning and ending balances are $892.75 cash on hand and $8,545.32 in savings for a total $9,438.07.
As usual, the "dog days of August" have arrived a month early again this year.
I hope all had a great 4th. of July celebration. I was trapped in Dallas and could not make it home for a few days.
All for now. If you have questions or comments, please use "cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.com.
Best Regards To All.........Charles
Please visit
http://www.ussaltair-aks32.org and
http://altair.smugmug.com
SHIPMATES: Our email list has 258 shipmates; and, I have another approximately 130 that do not use a computer. When I receive a email rejection, I will snail mail for 3 months to see if there is a
problem. Sometimes, they have changed email addresses or physical addresses. After 3 mailings, I drop them from the email list, but maintain their current address and info.
FINANCIAL: No changes from last month. No income nor expenses. The beginning and ending balances are $892.75 cash on hand and $8,545.32 in savings for a total $9,438.07.
As usual, the "dog days of August" have arrived a month early again this year.
I hope all had a great 4th. of July celebration. I was trapped in Dallas and could not make it home for a few days.
All for now. If you have questions or comments, please use "cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.com.
Best Regards To All.........Charles
Please visit
http://www.ussaltair-aks32.org and
http://altair.smugmug.com
Monday, June 06, 2016
Family has lost most in a flood and are asking for help with shipmate pictures.
Greetings Altair Shipmates.
We received the following request for info for deceased shipmate Ronald F. Spina, SKSN 1953-1954.
"Hi my name is Jennifer Spina my grandfather Ronald F. Spina served on this ship. I was wondering if anyone knew him or pictures of him. We lost everything of his in a flood shortly after he
passed all I have is his lighter with the picture and name photos. If would mean the world to me to be able to share some photos or stories with my 3 boys. Thank You!
Sincerely, Jennifer Spina "jaytayzay [at] gmail.com""
I am looking for any additional info that I might have about Shipmate Spina. Please feel free to contact Ms. Spina with any info you might have.
Best Regards To All.........Charles
We received the following request for info for deceased shipmate Ronald F. Spina, SKSN 1953-1954.
"Hi my name is Jennifer Spina my grandfather Ronald F. Spina served on this ship. I was wondering if anyone knew him or pictures of him. We lost everything of his in a flood shortly after he
passed all I have is his lighter with the picture and name photos. If would mean the world to me to be able to share some photos or stories with my 3 boys. Thank You!
Sincerely, Jennifer Spina "jaytayzay [at] gmail.com""
I am looking for any additional info that I might have about Shipmate Spina. Please feel free to contact Ms. Spina with any info you might have.
Best Regards To All.........Charles
Sunday, June 05, 2016
May 2016 by Charles Brecheisen
Greetings Altair Shipmates. Here is your monthly report for May 2016.
The following shipmates were reported deceased:
Beakey, Edward M., SN, 1953-1955
130 Grand Isle Drive, #2H, Hot Springs, AR 71913
Willits, Vance, RM3, 1963-1965
C/O Linda Willits FIsher, 221 Fleetwood Dr., Bloomington, IL 61701
Our condolences to the respective families. I send sympathy cards from "The Altair Shipmate Crew" and normally get thank you notes from the families.
FINANCIAL: No changes from April. The beginning and ending May balance was $9,438.07 No income or expenses.
After weeks, the sun is shining here in east Texas. We are still cleaning up from the F-2 tornado a few weeks ago.
All for now. Please do not reply to this email. For any questions or commends, please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us
Best Regards To All...........Charles
The following shipmates were reported deceased:
Beakey, Edward M., SN, 1953-1955
130 Grand Isle Drive, #2H, Hot Springs, AR 71913
Willits, Vance, RM3, 1963-1965
C/O Linda Willits FIsher, 221 Fleetwood Dr., Bloomington, IL 61701
Our condolences to the respective families. I send sympathy cards from "The Altair Shipmate Crew" and normally get thank you notes from the families.
FINANCIAL: No changes from April. The beginning and ending May balance was $9,438.07 No income or expenses.
After weeks, the sun is shining here in east Texas. We are still cleaning up from the F-2 tornado a few weeks ago.
All for now. Please do not reply to this email. For any questions or commends, please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us
Best Regards To All...........Charles
Wednesday, May 04, 2016
April 2016 by Charles Brecheisen
Greetings Altair Shipmates. Here is your monthly report for April 2016.
We had a F-2 tornado hit Holly Lake Ranch last week destroying much of Holly Lake Ranch. Fortunately, I live in a separate area about 2/3 of a mile away from the main area and only suffered minor tree damage. We were lucky as the tornado was 1-3/4 of a mile wide.
FINANCIAL: The beginning and ending balances of the cash-on-hand, $892.75 and savings $8,545.32 remained the same. The grand total is $9,438.07.
As previously reported, Shipmate Benjamin (BX) Wabich, RMSN, 1961-62 passed away. He was a good friend.
That's all the info I have for last month. We are still looking for any recommendations for the next Altair reunion site. Please send your preference for a site to cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail or to Dan
Douglas ddouglas [at] aol.com.
Best Wishes To All...........Charles
We had a F-2 tornado hit Holly Lake Ranch last week destroying much of Holly Lake Ranch. Fortunately, I live in a separate area about 2/3 of a mile away from the main area and only suffered minor tree damage. We were lucky as the tornado was 1-3/4 of a mile wide.
FINANCIAL: The beginning and ending balances of the cash-on-hand, $892.75 and savings $8,545.32 remained the same. The grand total is $9,438.07.
As previously reported, Shipmate Benjamin (BX) Wabich, RMSN, 1961-62 passed away. He was a good friend.
That's all the info I have for last month. We are still looking for any recommendations for the next Altair reunion site. Please send your preference for a site to cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail or to Dan
Douglas ddouglas [at] aol.com.
Best Wishes To All...........Charles
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Shipmate Passing
Greetings Altair Shipmates.
It is with deep regret that I announce that an Altair shipmate and a friend has passed.
Benjamin X. Wabich, RMSN, 1961-1962 passed away April 26, 2016 after a long illness.
I served with "BX" in the Altair radio room and we became good friends while aboard ship and ashore. He will be missed!
More information is available at:
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Benjamin-X.-Wabich-103522908
The Wabich family can be reached at:
9580 Anchor Drive
Algonac, MI 48001
810-794-9505
syntex1 [at] comcast.net
Best Regards, Charles
It is with deep regret that I announce that an Altair shipmate and a friend has passed.
Benjamin X. Wabich, RMSN, 1961-1962 passed away April 26, 2016 after a long illness.
I served with "BX" in the Altair radio room and we became good friends while aboard ship and ashore. He will be missed!
More information is available at:
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Benjamin-X.-Wabich-103522908
The Wabich family can be reached at:
9580 Anchor Drive
Algonac, MI 48001
810-794-9505
syntex1 [at] comcast.net
Best Regards, Charles
Tuesday, April 05, 2016
March 2016 by Charles Brecheisen
Greetings Altair Shipmates. Here is your monthly report for March.
ALTAIR SHIPMATE: Please welcome aboard new shipmate Elliot Whittemore, SK2, 1963-964.
Shipmate Whittemore resides in Vernon Rockville, CT. WELCOME ABOARD!
FINANCIAL: The beginning cash-on-hand was $872.75 with $20 income and no expenses leaving a balance of $892.75. The beginning and ending Altair savings balance is $8,545.32 giving a total balance of $9438.07.
REUNION: If you have any recommendations for our next reunion site, please contact Dan Douglas at "ddouglas [at] aol.com"
All for now. Any comments and questions, please contact me at "cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us"
Best Regards To All..........Charles
ALTAIR SHIPMATE: Please welcome aboard new shipmate Elliot Whittemore, SK2, 1963-964.
Shipmate Whittemore resides in Vernon Rockville, CT. WELCOME ABOARD!
FINANCIAL: The beginning cash-on-hand was $872.75 with $20 income and no expenses leaving a balance of $892.75. The beginning and ending Altair savings balance is $8,545.32 giving a total balance of $9438.07.
REUNION: If you have any recommendations for our next reunion site, please contact Dan Douglas at "ddouglas [at] aol.com"
All for now. Any comments and questions, please contact me at "cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us"
Best Regards To All..........Charles
Thursday, March 03, 2016
February 2016 by Charles Brecheisen
Greetings Altair Shipmates. Here is your monthly report for February 2016.
Seasons Greetings!! It's hard to believe that it is March already!
Where does the time go??????????
ALTAIR SHIPMATE: Please welcome aboard Shipmate Gerald Nopper, FN 1958.
Shipmate Nopper resides in Seminole, FL. WELCOME ABOARD!!
FINANCIAL: The beginning cash on hand balance was $857.75 with income of $40 from dues and expenses of $25.00. Expenses were $5 for Sympathy Cards and $20 for our web site; balance $872.75. The beginning & ending balance for the Savings account is $8,545.32 giving a total balance of $9,418.07.
All for now. For questions or comments, please us 'cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us'
Best Wishes To All............Charles
Seasons Greetings!! It's hard to believe that it is March already!
Where does the time go??????????
ALTAIR SHIPMATE: Please welcome aboard Shipmate Gerald Nopper, FN 1958.
Shipmate Nopper resides in Seminole, FL. WELCOME ABOARD!!
FINANCIAL: The beginning cash on hand balance was $857.75 with income of $40 from dues and expenses of $25.00. Expenses were $5 for Sympathy Cards and $20 for our web site; balance $872.75. The beginning & ending balance for the Savings account is $8,545.32 giving a total balance of $9,418.07.
All for now. For questions or comments, please us 'cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us'
Best Wishes To All............Charles
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