October 2011

It has been awhile since I sent an update, so here goes.

On July 4th, the base participated in the Temecula 4th of July parade. 2 weeks later was the annual Joint Sub Vets picnic at Sub Base San Diego. Trieste base had a great turnout, 21 members attended. For those of you who missed the picnic there were members from San Diego Base, Scamp Base and Sub Vets of WWII. Great food, Great times and priceless memories. This joint picnic also coincides with the anniversary of the charter of Trieste Base. This year, 2011, marked the 3rd year anniversary for Trieste Base.

September 5, the Base participated in the Norco Labor Day parade. This is turning out to be a great parade to participate in. It now ranks up there with the Temecula and Murrieta parades. Our parade entry was very popular and drew a lot of positive attention and applause.

October will be a busy month.  October 1 is the Scamp Base food fest. This will be held at the American Legion hall in Escondido, 230 East Park Ave. starts at 1200, and price is just whatever you donate. If you have never been, I strongly urge you to try to attend. Good food is provided.

On October 8 is the Trieste Base picnic at the Duck Pond in Temecula. Picnic starts at 0900 and runs until 1500. Food (finger type, 1 ea) and beverage (soda and water) will be provided. If you require any other libations, it will be a BYOB. Howard has volunteered to homestead the cabana for our group.

Our October meeting will be on the 16th. Location will be Carrows Restaurant in Murrieta. Meeting starts at 1300.  In addition, it is that time of the year for the base to start selling flags for the Field of Honor. Remember that each flag sold nets the base $10. Almost like free money.

In November will be the Murrieta Veterans Day parade that the base has marched in for the last 3 years. After the parade this year, the City of Murrieta will be unveiling and dedicating Korean War Wall portion of the Veterans Memorial at Town Square Park.  Also, base elections are coming up. We have nominees for the position of Base Commander and Vice Commander. Still need people to step forward for the position of Base Secretary and Treasurer. Look if I can do it anyone can hold any office. I was just a dumb snipe. So please consider stepping up and supporting the base.

We now have 47 members in the base. Please join me in welcoming Jonathan Greenert into the base. Jon is still an active duty submariner. I don’t know how many meetings or events he will be able to attend but I have extended an open invitation to him to drop by anytime his duties bring him into the area.

Again, I would like to thank each one of you for your efforts and involvement in the base, whether it is just able to support the base by attending meetings or volunteering your time to march in a parade or holding base office. I salute you and you have my heartfelt thanks.

Greetings All,

Fraternally yours,
Kent Weekly
Trieste Base Commander
Base Commander
Trieste Base, USSVI
EMCS(SS), USN (Ret.)
SS-582, SS-574, DSV-3
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