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Registration and Itinerary

San Diego Calif. August 31 - September 3 Sponsored by

More information at http://www.uscgcshermanassociation.com

USCGC SHERMAN - WHEC 720 All Crews Reunion 1968 – 2012

Volume 1 Number 1 Spring 2012

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Executive OFFICERS

President

Richard Ames

Vice President

Gerald Cestaro Secretary –open

Treasurer

Wil Remillard

Appointed OFFICERS

Membership Chairman

Jeff Grant Chief Master at Arms

Jack Schneider Chaplain– open

Historian

Pete Mason Chairman, By-Laws Committee

Harry Tripp Reunion Planner—open

Awards—open Member At Large

JJ Oneil

President

Our main objectives are to have a effective association to plan and execute reunions for the benefit and enjoyment of the Sherman’s crew members.

- Richard Ames

The Sherman Association Website

www.uscgcshermanassociation.com

Ambassador at

Large

"J.J." O'Neil

Vice President

Gerald Cestaro

Membership

Chairman

Jeff Grant

By Laws

Chairman

Harry Tripp Jr.

Ship’s

Historian

Pete Mason

Treasurer

Wil Remillard

Master At Arms

Jack Schneider

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History of the USCGC Sherman Association

Several years ago I started a CGC Sherman website which grew slowly, I concentrated on finding my own

crew members through existing contacts, also a slow process, I had learned about researching my genealogy

using Ancestry.com. Databases. I saw that the "Myfamily website's" would make a perfect ship's crew website.

Basically a photo album site with contact pages for each member and a simple blog. When the website was up

and running soon the subject of a Sherman reunion came up, We were wondering why after almost 40 years

we hadn't heard of even one reunion of Sherman crew members.

In the fall of 2008 I decided to send every crewmember a Christmas card with an appeal to help plan a reunion.

As luck would have it on my old shipmates EN3 Roy Martinsen responded and volunteered to help me find all

of our crew members. We made the excellent working partnership, I loved searching databases for telephone

numbers and addresses, and Roy got a kick out of making hundreds of cold calls to likely suspects. You never

realize how many people have exactly the same name, .We narrowed down the possibilities by estimating the

ages and hometowns to search. Each day Roy would call me and tell me all of wrong person funny stories and

success stories after making all those phone calls. In the end we found almost 100 of our old crew members. It

was an amazing feat of detective work after 40 years.

Soon the "USCGC Sherman Association, was Incorporated as a non-stock corporation in Maryland, Appointed

officers, wrote bylaws, and organized a reunion in Plymouth Massachusetts for September of 2009. The

majority of our 1968 through 1971 crew members still live in the northeastern part United States. Sherman was

originally home ported in Boston Massachusetts. Which contributed to having over 100 attendees. Our Capt.

Paul Lutz, attended and spoke at our banquet dinner ... By all accounts the reunion was a resounding success!

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History of the USCGC Sherman Association (cont.)

Well it's been three years since the Plymouth 2009 reunion. A number of our members wanted a another reunion

soon. I kept hearing "we're not getting any younger". In May of 2011 one of our West Coast members, Roger

Lumbao, put together a "mini reunion." Hosted at Doak Walker's famous "All weather ships" reunion in Reno

Nevada on May 15 to coincide with the Sherman change of command ceremony in Alameda several of our mem-

bers had been invited to attend.

I originally planned next Sherman reunion (2012) in Baltimore Maryland, a nice venue with CG Curtis Bay Yard,

historic ships in the inner Harbor, USCGC Taney, the lightship Chesapeake. I live nearby so planning would be

easier The decommissioning of two of Sherman's sister 378's and her being transferred to San Diego caused us

rethink our reunion plans. We are currently on track the a great Sherman reunion in 2012!

We found out from the first time around, planning a successful reunion much bigger job than you first realize.

The first time we've only invited the first four years of crew members, Now we are inviting 43 years of crew

members! Not sure how many of you will attend But I'm confident it will be rewarding for all and well worth the

effort! Ideas, comments, support, teamwork, participation—All Welcome! ~ Semper Paratus

NOTICE: The Sherman Association is NOT affiliated with the US Coast Guard or USCGC SHERMAN.

Sherman Reunion 2009

Plymouth Mass

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Why San Diego? - Recent events, specifically the decommissioning of three of Sherman's sister 378's (Hamilton, Chase and Dallas) and the Sherman being trans-ferred to a new home port of San Diego California (to take their place?) , It seemed like the handwriting was on the wall, time was running out, and forced us to rethink our reunion plans. We had long talked about a West Coast reunion for the basic pur-pose of seeing the old girl one more time. Maybe even get a tour. More about the

Sherman tour at the website as the plan comes together.

Why Holiday Inn Bayside? - The Holiday is very experienced and possibly the most popular military reunion hotel in San Diego, Great pricing, complementary Hospitality room and Welcome reception, Good location, and they had a opening in September to host our 2012 Sherman reunion. See page 14.

When? - We are planning on the Sherman Being in port in September. We signed a contract with Holiday Inn Bayside for Aug31 - Sept 3 2012. See the detailed itinerary on pages 10-13

Who going to be there? - All 42 years of Sherman crew members are invited! Let us know early if you plan to attend. Planning a successful reunion is all about knowing how many people we are planning for. I will be publishing a Who’s Attending list pe-riodically on the website and with newsletter updates. Another reason to register early. See next page.

Web! - A Sherman Reunion website as well as this newsletter was created to be a ef-fective communication and planning tool in creating the best possible Sherman reun-ion in 2012! Please register at the website today to stay in the loop for news and spread the word and invite your fellow Sherman shipmates

http://uscgcshermanassociation.com/

SEE our WHEC! September in San Diego - See old friends, meet new crew mem-bers and see the Sherman!

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“Planning to Attend”

1. Richard Ames and wife Betty - Made Hotel Reservations

2. John Holden … Attending with RV 3. Duncan McClellan .. wife Debbie, daughter Atty 4. Carroll F Schroeder Plank owner and family 5. David E Snow and wife Sandra 6. Frank Warren Plank owner wife Kennie 7. Jack Schneider . Plank owner 8. Wil and Kathy Remillard - Made Hotel Reservations 9. Roy Mooney Plank owner .. Motorcycle cross-country

10. Pete Mason and wife Pat .. Attending with RV 11. Roger Lumibao … Attending with RV 12. Ronnie Combs .. Plank owner … and wife Fran 13. Arthur Whittum Plank owner and wife Joyce 14. David Lisenby Plank owner and wife Barbara 15. Russ Allison Plank owner 16. Brian Kelly 1970… 1 of 2 Brian Kellys 17. John Porter Plank owner 18. Clyde Dogen … Plank owner 19. David Stapp … And wife - Made Hotel Reservations

20. George Pasero wife Margie - Made Hotel Reservations 21. JJ O'Neil .. 22. Duke Walt Glishke Motorcycle from Arizonia ? 23. Robert Stewart Plank owner wife Debbie 24. Blaine Mock Plank owner 25. Juan M Huaracha 26. Mark Planitz 27. Mark Nitchman 28. Robert Rodriguez 29. David Burk 30. Michael Punty 31. Taylor Maryon 32. Bryan Hill 33. Ethan Corsbie 34. Frank Sabatini 35. John Montgomery III 36. NickNeborsky 37. Eirik Fulton 38. Mark Stockholm 39. Pat Joyce 40. Chris Rayback 41. William McIntyre 42. Sully Gordon 43. BJ Cantz 44. Kort Huettinge 45. Elaine Gruttemeyer 46. George Urso

47. Debbie Emmons 48. Lee Matthews 49. Vincent Mulligan - Made Hotel Reservations 50. Brian Kelly 1995 - wife Dawn 51. Dennis Bingaman 52. David Loose Junior 53. Painting Casey 54. Rocky Scott 55. Stacy Williams 56. James Crockett 57. Bart Bryan 58. Timothy Klimoski

This list of “Planning to Attend” came from the Face Sherman Reunion Event page, the Sherman Association website and the Sherman Shipmates website. I will be up-dating the newsletter including this list as needed. We have reserved a block of 50 rooms. As you can see we have 58 people planning to attend. I don’t expect that entire number to show but consider an additional 48 crew mem-bers said they MAY attend .. And then we are just starting the publicity via this newsletter and the various Military / Veterans magazines. So if you are serious about attending please register ASAP. Early in this process we may be able to increase the number of rooms. The block of reservations will be held until August 10th. Typically many people wait to the last week or two to register making it very difficult to estimate our true needs. If you plan on attending the reunion let me know. Better yet just go ahead and register at the hotel! It’s no risk, you can cancel up to a few days before the reunion starts. Take the poll “attending or not” on the Face book Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/173210306085481/ Join the mail list on the Sherman Association Website http://www.uscgcshermanassociation.com/ If you have any questions about the reunion or the Sherman Association website please email me at: vze23xke@verizon.net Thanks! ~ Richard Ames

If you need help finding an old Sherman shipmate email me their full name, middle initial? home town ? What you have...

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USCGC Sherman WHEC 720 - Celebrating 43 Years of Honorable Service

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SHERMAN REUNION

REGISTRATION

Aug 31– Sept 3, 2012 HOLIDAY INN SAN DIEGO BAYSIDE

4875 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92106 Tel (619) 224-3621 or (800) 662-8899

www.holinnbayside.com

Room Rates: Single or double occupancy $119.00. All rates are subject to the 10.5% occupancy tax, 2% tourism marketing district tax, and the 0.09% California Tourism Tax. All tax rates are subject to change. The reunion rate can be extended 3 days pre and post reunion, based upon availability The Hotel understands all reservations will be held on an individual basis. The block of rooms will continue to be held until the cutoff date of August 10, 2012. Reservations received after August 10, 2012 will be provided on a space available basis. If the Group Rate is not available after the cutoff date, the prevailing rack rates will apply for reservations confirmed

TO BOOK YOUR ROOM DIRECTLY

WITH THE HOTEL PLEASE CLICK HERE :

USCGC Sherman Association room reservations at Holiday Inn Bayside

to proceed directly to your reservation desk. An advance deposit or credit card guarantee for the 1st night’s room and tax is due by August 10, 2012. Individuals must identify themselves as part of USCGC Sherman Association at the time of making reservations in order to be eligible for the special group rate. Your Group code is USC. Use the above web link or call (800) 662-8899 or (619) 224-3621 to make reserva-tions.

Fees are shown on the following page. Registration fee for the Hospitality Meet & Greet Refreshments, The Banquet and Breakfast meals. Transporta-tion to Sherman TBA. Select the activities you wish to attend, fill in the corre-sponding amounts and total them. Print/copy and Send this page and the following page with your Activity/Meal selections along with your check to:

Wil Remillard -Treasurer CGC Sherman Association 542 Queen Anne Road Harwich, MA 02645

(Please print clearly)

Name: ________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________ City: _________________________________________________ State/Zip Code: _________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________ Arrival Date/Time: ______________________________________ Name of Guest/Spouse: ___________________________________ Name(s) to appear on NameTag(s):__________________________ _______________________________________________________

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Registration / Tour / Meals Reservation Form

CGC Sherman Association 2012 Reunion Registration

$37.50 per person or $50.00 Couple

Registration Fee : Single: _______ Couple: ________ Total: _____________

TOUR / MEETING / MEALS COST HOW MANY TOTAL

Friday August 31

Hospitality Rm open at 12:00 $0.00 ea. X _____________ = ______________ Meet and Greet 1700 to 18:00 / 2300 hours

Holiday Inn Hotel Hors D'oeuvers and Cash bar

Saturday September 1

Hospitality Rm open at 08:00 Bus transportation to Sherman departing hotel $??.00 ea. X _____________ = ______________ at 1130 — Tour: 1200 - 1600 (TBA?) Sherman Events Itinerary to be announced—Lunch? 1700 Dinner on your own

Sunday September 12

Hospitality Rm open at 08:00 E Division Mtg in Harbor Rm 09:00—10:00 .. Agenda TBA?

Holiday Inn Banquet/Cash Bar 1800 to 23:30?

Fresh Fish Selection (see menu next page) $34.00 ea. X _____________ = ______________ Combination Dinner $34.00 ea. X _____________ = ______________ (Meal prices include taxes and gratuities) Monday September 3

CGCSA Farewell Breakfast 0800 to 1100 Holiday Inn “Stars and Stripes” Breakfast Buffet $20.00 ea. X _____________ = ______________ (Meal prices include taxes and gratuities) (Note: If you have special dietary requirements, please advise upon arrival)

Raffle Tickets $5.00 ea. or 6 for $20.00 NO. OF TICKETS: _________ TOTAL COST: _____________

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED FOR ABOVE ITEMS: _____________ PLEASE MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO: USCGC Sherman Association

RAFFLE: The items being offered for raffle are still in the planning

stages but one of the items in the works is to have a large “CHART ART” oil painting done of the Sherman .. But would it be painted as Pre or Post FRAM? .. And what chart in the background?

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COAST GUARD CUTTER SHERMAN ASSOCIATION

REUNION/ITINERARY

Friday August 31

12:00 - 22:00 Hospitality Room Harborview Room Registration / Name badges / Information

17:00 - 18:00 Welcome Reception

"Meet and Greet" Potato Chips and French Onion Dip Sliced Fresh Fruit w/Yogurt Dip and Domestic Cheese Meatballs (Swedish, BBQ, Sweet & Sour or Teriyaki Style) Fresh Veggies w/ Ranch Dip 100 person One Hour Hosted A&P Beverage Package - includes domestic bottled beer, Robert Mondavi Woodbridge wine; well alcohol; and assorted sodas and juices.

Saturday September 1

08:00 Hospitality Room Set Up 09:00—10:00 Hospitality Rm. Morning “E” Division Meeting hosted by C Schroeder 22:00 Hospitality Room Closes

Bus departing hotel at 11:30 for

Sherman Tour TBA???

Tour of Ship J this is at lunch time .. Work around ? Need to work out and event itinerary with the Sherman’s participation/approval

(NOTE .. Need volunteers to man the registration desk (spouses help) .. Name badges, check in .. Collect last minute fees .. The Welcome reception is a one hour is a free comp provided by the hotel provided 30 room/nights we paid for or more .. If we choose to extend the food service/bar past the 1 hour regular prices apply see catering menu )

NOTE: Schedule and Transportation To Be Determined—Charter a . Access to the Navy base needs to be approved (can CG PAO help?).. Charge for the bus per head? .. Should we Look into purchasing “event” Insurance for passengers? .. Insurance for the entire event ?

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Saturday September 1 (evening)

Dinner On your Own—Some Suggestions

Preferred Dining WITHIN ONE MILE/WALKING DISTANCE

Holiday Inn Bayside - Point Loma Café | 4865 North Harbor Drive………………….. #5269…226-0255

Holiday Inn Bayside - Bayside Bar | 4865 North Harbor Drive…………………………… #5266.. 226-6215

Humphrey’s* 2241 Shelter Island Drive (Seafood, Continental)……………..……................. 224-3577

Blue Wave* 2051 Shelter Island Drive (casual, traditional steak and seafood)……………… 223-2572 *For Complimentary Transportation, see the Bellman

Liberty Station WITHIN ONE MILE/WALKING DISTANCE area code 619

Con Pane Rustic Breads & Cafe |2750 Dewey & Historic Decatur) (Breads & Bakery) 224-4344

Corvette Diner | 2965 Historic Decatur Rd (American)…………………....……………………… 542-1476

Joao’s Tin Fish | 2750 Dewey Rd (Seafood)…..………...…………………………….………………… 794-2192

Oggi’s Pizza & Brewing Company | 2562 Lanning Road (Pizza) …………………..….……… 876-5000

Panera Bread | 2445 Truxton Road (Bakery/Café – Sandwiches) ………………………………. 222-2122

Solare Lounge | 2820 Roosevelt Road (Italian – Pizzeria and Lounge) ……………………… 270-9670

Sushiya | 2558 Lanning Road (Sushi)…………………………………………..…………………………… 224-0100

Tender Greens | 2400 Historic Decatur Road (Fresh Salad)……….…...………………………… 226-6254

Wine Steals | 2970 Truxton Road (next to Sail Ho Golf Club) ……………………………………. 221-1959

Point Loma WITHIN ONE MILE/WALKING DISTANCE area code 619

Fresh MXN Food | 1578 Rosecrans (Mexican. Open 24/7)……..…………….………………...... 225-8248

Jimmy’s Famous Am Tavern |- 4990 North Harbor Drive(Modern American ) …………. 226-2103

La Playa Bistro | 1005 Rosecrans (Grill) ..……………………………………………………………………. 546-9500

Old Venice | 2910 Canon Street (Italian) ………………………………………………………………………..…….. 222-5888

Pearl Hotel & Lounge | 1410 Rosecrans St ………….………………..………………………………………..... 226-6100

Pizza Nova | 5120 North Harbor Drive (Gourmet Pizza and Pasta) ……………………………... 226-0268

Point Loma Seafood | 2805 Emerson (Seafood, Pasta, Salads) …………………………………. 223-1109

Mitchs Seafood | 1403 Scott Street (Seafood)…………………………………………..……………….. 795-8424

Pomodoro | 2833 Avenida De Portugal (Italian)…………………………………………..……………… 523-1301

Supannee | 2907 Shelter Island Drive #110 (Fresh & Authentic Thai) ……………………. 795-8424

Sunday September 12 (morning )

08:00 Hospitality Room Set Up Morning schedule is open for those to attend Worship services if desired (hotel has local wor-ship information?)

Sunday September 12 (afternoon) Then Explore San Diego Until 18:00 !! See following page for Sight seeing suggestions

Just be sure you get back to the Holiday Inn Bayside in plenty of time for the Reunion’s Banquet / Meeting in the Hotel’s California room by 18:00.

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Maritime Museum of San Diego

Maritime Museum of San Diego features one of the world’s finest collections of historic ships. The museum’s impressive fleet includes the world’s oldest active ship Star of India, H.M.S. Surprise from the Academy Award winning film “Master and Commander,” the 1898 steam ferry Berkeley, the 1904 steam yacht Medea and the B-39 soviet-era Russian attack submarine

USS Midway Museum - Aircraft carrier The Midway Museum is located in downtown San Diego. the longest-serving U.S. Navy aircraft carrier of the 20th century No other carrier has such a proud tradition of diligence, vigilance and mission completion. Admission includes a self-guided audio tour to over 60 locations from the engine room to control tower.

The Holiday Inn San Diego Hotel is near

Old Town, featuring Mexican heritage, as

well as the famous Gaslamp Quarter

boasting world class restaurants and Night clubs.

San Diego's famous sport fishing docks. Walk across the street from the hotel to the piers. You don't need a state fishing license to fish from our public piers, but all other regulations apply

The most famous San Diego attraction the

San Diego Zoo is located in

Balboa Park just north of

downtown San Diego

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park

SeaWorld, Experience the all-new Shamu®

show, One Ocean, and thrilling rides like Journey To Atlantis®. Get up-close to beluga whales, polar bears, sharks and penguins. And experience the amazing world of the sea turtle in the brand-new Turtle Reef.

Click on the blue

links or photos

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Sunday Evening September 2

Holiday Inn California Room

Dinner/Cash Bar 18:00 to 22:00

Memorial / Invocation 18:00—18:30 Memorial for Sherman Crew members. C. Schroeder CWO4 (ret.)

Combination Dinner Choice of two entrées, side by side on the same plate:Tri-Tip Steak, Grilled Chicken Breast with a Wild Mushroom Sherry Glaze, and Salmon with a Lemon Caper Sauce

Fresh Fish Selections Choice of one of the following:

Halibut-Swordfish-Salmon-Seabass-Mahi Mahi Choice of: Grilled-Broiled-Poached Served with choice of one of the following sauces:

Macadamia Nut Amaretto Cream Sauce-Cilantro-Lime But-ter Sauce Cucumber Dill Sauce-Lemon-Butter Sauce-Scampi Sauce Mushroom, Tomato-Caper Sauce-Soy Ginger Glaze

Full Bar-$200 minimum in sales waives the $50 bar fee -or- Beer, Wine, Soft Drink Station-$100 minimum in sales waives the $25 bar fee

Monday Morning September 3 Farewell Breakfast 08:00-10:00/ Sherman Association Business meeting 1000 to 1100

Holiday Inn’s “Stars and Stripes” Buffet Breakfast $20.00 Per Person Assorted Juices including Fresh Orange and Grapefruit Naked Juice-Assorted Baked Goods Choice of Two: Ham, Bacon or Sausage Scrambled Eggs-Breakfast Potatoes-Sliced Fresh Fruit Platter Kona Coffee, Brewed Decaf, Hot Tea and Milk

**Hospitality room closes at 12:00pm

Agenda To Be Determined

Time line -bar open -

dinner served—

Asking for Guest Speaker(s): Raffle Drawing

Agenda TBD

Invocation—Chaplin

Speakers?

Future Reunions— Sherman Association Mtg

Suggest Topics: Feedback

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Holiday Inn Bayside’s Amenities and

Services for the USCGC Sherman Reunion

• Complimentary Hospitality Suite with 30 sleeping rooms, where you may bring in your own refreshments; We will supply the Coolers, Portable Bar, Display Tables, Ice, etc at no charge.

• Complimentary 24 hour Airport/Amtrak Shuttle and Complimentary Parking

• Complimentary Welcome Reception which includes Beer, Wine, Well, and Soft Drinks for an hour, along with nice variety of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres on the evening of your choice, with the pick up of 30 sleeping rooms, peak night.

• Reunion rate can be extended 3 days pre and post reunion, based upon availability

• A complimentary suite upgrades will be given for the VIP’s of your choice

• A complimentary room night will be provided for every 30 room nights actualized, cumulatively

• Complimentary use of TV/DVD/VCR for viewing past reunion gatherings/Assistance in hanging Banners/Flags

• Complimentary shuttle can be arranged to local shopping and Balboa Park/Zoo

• Restaurant offers Senior Discounts (55 years or better), home-style cooking, and most entrees under $14; plus 10 restaurants within walking distance

• The Bayside Bar offering daily Happy Hour Specials, along with complimentary hors d’oeuvres from 4:30pm – 6:30pm

• If you choose to hold a banquet and would like a bar, there is no charge for set up for our Full Bar, if you reach $200 in sales, if you do not reach the minimum, the Bartender/Bar Set Up fee is $50. If you choose to have a Beer, Wine and Soda Station, the minimum is $100 in sales, or a $25 fee.

• For our Platinum Priority Club Members (Holiday Inn’s Frequent Stay Program), a complimentary Continental Breakfast is included; FYI-You are able to bring in muffins, and Danish, Juice, etc into the

• Hospitality Room. We do have a NEX (Navy Exchange) across the street, and a Smart and Final about 10 minutes away, which are both good places for all of the Hospitality Room items

• Welcome Amenity for each of your attendees

• 10 Disabled Access Rooms/Property is entirely ADA Accessible; For those guests who smoke, we have a few of our poolside rooms that are still designated as smoking rooms; both of the 5 story towers are non smoking

• 9 Hole Putting Course, Poolside Billiards, Ping Pong, Bicycles (2 hours free), Fitness Room, Heated Pool/Spa, Shuffleboard Courts; Wireless High Speed Internet Access, Guest Laundry Facilities, and Convenience/Gift Store

• Lush Tropical Courtyard/Poolside area for BBQ Buffets and Outdoor Events

• Guestroom amenities include 37” Flat Screen HDTV’s, Celestial Plush King or Double Queen sized beds,

• Pillow Menu, in-room coffee, refrigerators, irons/ironing boards, hairdryers, and newspapers available Monday thru Friday

• Across the street from the old NTC (now Liberty Station that features a wide variety of new restaurants, museums and shops within walking distance) and America’s Cup Harbor;

• Reunion name on Reader Boards and Directional Signs for local attendees

• We have 3 Ballrooms to choose from. Our Harborview Room is located on the top floor and features a beautiful view of the San Diego Bay and skyline, as well as our beautiful tropically landscaped Poolside Deck for the Banquet Meals (a perfect venue for the Hawaiian Luau!), or our other 2 ballrooms, the California Room and the Pt. Loma Room

• Kids 19 and under stay free and Kids 12 and under eat free in our Restaurant with a dining adult (for those members who would like to bring kids/grandkids)

• Custom Reunion Planning/Assistance from Hotel Staff which host up to 40 reunions a year.

• Close to San Diego’s major attractions, like the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, Balboa Park, Seaport Village, Petco Park, and the Gaslamp Quarter

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Mission Bay RV Resort reservations for USCGC SHERMAN REUNION

Pete Mason reserved 15 premium FHU, cable & Wi-Fi RV sites. You will also have a free site for a bonfire or picnic. Reservation dates: August Thursday the 30th through September Tuesday 4th. Please mention "Sherman Reunion" when confirming your reservation. We will receive a 15% off reduction in price for a cost of $281 for the five days – Half of the sites will accommodate a 34' - 42' RV and the other half will accommodate any size RV up to 33'. Once the reservation is made, there is a $25 cancellation fee if you cancel within 24 hours prior to check-in, You can re-schedule your stay 24 hours prior to check-in for another date, up to one year, and there is no cancellation fee CALL: Mission Bay RV Resort PH 877-219-6900 De Annza Cove San Diego, CA 92109.

http://missionbayrvresort.com/

Sherman Reunion Memorabilia Request

Hospitality room will be open Daily from 0800 to 2200. A meeting and hang out space for crew members and guests. We will have dis-play tables set up to Sherman and Coast Guard memorabilia, pho-tos, video, hats shirts and “ships store” items. We still need to set up a schedule to procure and have the refreshments available and keep an eye on the displays .. The room will be locked and secure at 2200. But still don’t leave valuable items in the Hospitality room over-night. I will check with our event representative about using FEDEX to items shipped to the hotel so we don’t have to get them through airport security. So please get out those Sherman photos, keepsakes from the attic of basement and bring them to the reunion to share and tell sea stories about! ~ Thanks!

You must confirm your

reservation with payment by

Memorial Day, May 28, 2012

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Membership Information

Regular Membership

Membership is open to all former members of the USCGC SHERMAN WHEC 720 and present crew of the USCGC SHERMAN.

Regular Annual dues. $30

Note: membership dues are waived for all shipmates currently serving aboard the USCGC SHERMAN.

Associate Membership

Surviving spouses of regular and Honorary Members and their immediate family members shall, upon appli-cation, be granted Associate status. These members are privileged to take part in all activities of the Associa-tion and receive newsletters, but shall not be eligible to vote or hold regular office in the Association. Dues shall be as follows.

Associate Annual dues. $10

Reunions and Dues

The Sherman reunion will be held at locations and times determined by a vote of the Association membership present at each annual reunion. Attendance at the annual reunion is open to all members and their invited guests. The reunion takes place over three to four days allowing ample time for socializing, a business meet-ing of the members, tours of the local sites and a gala Banquet on the last night. Member’s pay their own ex-penses (room, food, travel) and the activity fee charged to each person attending covers activities at the reun-ion, administrative costs, hospitality and meeting rooms and refreshments. Making the reunion self supporting keeps the membership dues down and makes planning future events possible and more flexible.

The membership dues help with the expenses to run the Association’s websites and to help fund the reunion. The dues are only $30 per year. All members who pay the full dues will be considered Shipmates in Good Standing eligible to hold regular office and vote. Dues help pay for printing and postage, newsletters, an an-nual updated roster and dues card. We do our best to keep the costs low and give you more bang for the buck.

Please be sure to let me know when you have a change of address or change to your e-mail address. Each time we do a mailing, we get quite a few letters returned by the post office, or e-mails returned because of a wrong addresses. If you know of a shipmate who is not in our database please send their info to me.

The E-mail address for the CGC SHERMAN ASSOCIATION is vze23xke@verizon.net This address is for re-

union business only. The website is at http://www.uscgcshermanassociation.com

If you have any questions, you can call Richard Ames (410-760-6123), write or e-mail (vze23xke@verizon.net) or call J. Wil Remillard (508-432-6249)

Membership Application next page >>>

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Membership Application PERSONAL DATA (Please Print Clearly) Name: Date: Street City State Zip code: Telephone: ( ) Date of Birth: Service dates on the USCGC Sherman that qualifies for membership. Rank/Rate: Present @ Discharge @ Retirement Regular Dues: $30.00 per Year. Associate Dues $10.00 per Year Amount of Membership Dues Enclosed:

Make Check or M.O. Payable to: USCGC Sherman Association Signature: Date: Send to: Wil Remillard ~Treasurer USCGC Sherman Association 542 Queen Anne Road Harwich, MA 02645

The USCGC SHERMAN ASSOCIATION is not associated with the U.S. COAST GUARD, or the COAST GUARD CUTTER SHERMAN.

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General Infor-mation for Reunion Attendees

• Please wear your name tags while attending reunion functions. This will make it easier to be recognized and attract others to speak up and to get acquainted. • All attendees that require Handicapped Accommodations please notify the hotel when registering. • R/V parking is available - arrangements made with RV Resorts - See page __ • We have tried to set up everything to make this a memorable, enjoyable event, to insure you and your guests feel welcome and entertained at the Sherman reunion. If we have overlooked anything, please let us know. Refund Policy: Requests for refunds of all payments will be honored if possible and if they are received by August 10th 2009. Refund requests after that date will be honored after the reunion, subject to the availability of funds, after all reunion expenses are paid. Registration fees are not refundable due to the fact that the monies have already been spent for advance reunion

COMMANDING OFFICERS USCGC SHERMAN

Paul A. Lutz 3 Sep 68 - 5 Aug 71

J. I. Maloney, Jr. 6 Aug 71 - 30 Sep 71

Walter F. Bartlett 1 Oct 71 - 10 Aug 73

James P. Randle 11 Aug 73 - 25 Jul 75

Howard M. Veillette 26 Jul 75 - 4 Aug 77

Thomas P. Schaefer 5 Aug 77 - 9 May 79

Robert A. Johnson 10 May 79 - 22 Jul 81

David L. Pepple 23 Jul 81 - 30 Jun 83

James S. Billingham 1 Jul 83 - 20 Jun 85

Stephen P. Leane 21 Jun 85 - 14 May 86

John T. Tozzi 13 Jul 89 - 19 Jul 91

Norman C. Edwards, Jr. 20 Jul 91 - 27 Aug 93

Edward J. Dennehy 28 Aug 93 - 14 Jul 95

Keith Coddington 15 Jul 95 - 11 Jul 97

Robert M. Wicklund 11 Jul 97 - 23 Jul 99

David W. Ryan 23 Jul 99 - 20 Jul 01

John W. Yost 20 Jul 01 - 12 Jun 03

James X. Monaghan 13 Jun 03 - 21 Jul 05

Charley L. Diaz 21 Jul 05 - 1 Jun 07

Mathew D. Bliven 1 Jul 07 - 17 Jun 09

Michael J. Haycock 17 Jul 09 - 17 May 11

Gregory J Sanial 17 May 11 - Jul 28, 11

Joseph F. Hester III Jul 28, 2011 - Present

Submitted by Pete Mason - CGCSA Historian

“Thank You”

to all the

Crew members

and Friends of

CGC Sherman

Who have

provided Time,

Talent,

Support and

Donations to

help

make this

reunion

possible.

General InformationGeneral Information for Attendees

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USCGC SHERMAN ASSOCIATION C/O Richard Ames 7866 Leymar Road

Glen Burnie Maryland 21060

Mission Statement of the USCGC Sherman Association

We are Veterans of the USCGC Sherman. A Organization incorporated

in the State Maryland and founded on January 1, 2009

Our Mission is to bring our crew members together in friendship, respect, and recognition.

And bring awareness to the Coast Guard the USGC Sherman and its Crew and Officers.

As a group we are dedicated to all of our US Coast Guard shipmates

and are committed to honoring the sacrifices made by Coast Guard members

during their service on the USCGC Sherman.

We intend to see that the USCG and the Sherman’s history

is completely and accurately understood by people everywhere.

We are united in these goals and speak with one voice.