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2011 CALENDAR
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19 Jan - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
(Exec Board Meeting, if required, @ 1800)
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16 Feb - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
(Nominations at this meeting when applicable.)
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16 Mar - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
(Elections at this meeting when applicable.)
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20 Mar - Sunday
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St. Patrick's Day Parade - Stroudsburg.
Line up Time 13:00.
Step off Time 13:30.
Sponsored by the Pocono Irish-American Club,
The parade lineup is posted on their website prior to the parade.
Our USS Barb Float,
a Gato class Submarine
will participate in this parade.
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20 Apr - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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18 May - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting
@ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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| 30 May - Monday
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Memorial Day 2 SIMULTANEOUS Parades -
A memorial service will follow each parade.
1: Pocono Pines
Plans are to form up at Elementary School - 09:30, Step off is at 10:00.
Our Silhouette Submarine will be at this parade.
2: Stroudsburg
[reference link]
Plans are to form up at 09:00, parking lot of Patterson Kelly,
Corner of Bursen St. & Lackawanna Ave,
in E.Stroudsburg (near Cramer's Hardware).
Step off is at 10:00.
Our USS Barb Float
will be brought to this parade.
Here's how the day went down in 2010 !
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14 June -
TUESDAY
(in lieu of 3rd Wed)
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Flag Day
- Special date and time : Business Meeting @ 17:00 hrs, [TIME SUBJECT TO ADJUSTMENT]
Flag Retirement & Burning Ceremony.
BASE MEETING AT LEGION PRECEDING THE CEREMONY There will be chow.
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| July 4th - MONDAY
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Independence Day
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| 20 Jul - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines.
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| 17 Aug - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines.
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20 Aug - Saturday
CANCELLED
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Annual Pocono Base Picnic
Guests welcome. Dishes and Desserts are welcomed !
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28 Aug - Sunday through 3 Sep - Saturday
Note changed days -
( Setup 29 Aug - Mon 10:00,
Breakdown 5 Sept, Mon 10:00
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2011 WEST END FAIR
- Gilbert, PA
(CLICK for fair website)
( [Click] for our location at the Fair ).
We will be there with the Barb,
and our fundraiser will be
in full swing throughout this seven day event.
We can plan now to do our part.
RAFFLE INFO HERE.
Complete
Signup Roster for fair participation.
Please call Base Commander or Vice Commander
for tour selection date/time.
2011 West End Fair / Belvidere Pictures
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| 05 Sept - 11 Sept (Tue-Sun)
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2011 USSVWWII-USSVI National Annual Convention Hosted by
The OZARK/RUNNER SS476 BASE
and the City of Springfield, MO.
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| 10-11 Sept, (Sat-Sun)
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Belvidere Victorian Days.
A 2 Day Show in the town square, Belvidere, NJ, just off route 46.
Saturday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Sunday, 11:30 am to 5:00 pm.
* * SETUP - Sat. 08:00 * *
It will feature crafts and antique cars .
Our USS Barb Submarine will be there.
2011 West End Fair / Belvidere Pictures
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| 21 Sept - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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| 10 Oct - Monday
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Columbus Day celebrated.
Traditional date is 12th.
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15 Oct - Saturday [ TENTATIVE DATE ]
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USSVI Eastern Region North/District 3 Meeting
Details and registration form are TBA
Please contact Base CDR if you intend to go,
& for additional details.
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| 19 Oct - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
Our 2011 fund raising raffle will come to conclusion at this meeting,
when the winner's name will be drawn and announced.
Please be sure your tickets/proceeds are turned in.
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| 30 Oct - Sunday
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Haloween Parade - Noon Sunday -
Barrett Elementary School, Rt 390,
Mountainhome, PA.
Directions
Our USS Barb Float,
a Gato class Submarine
will be brought to this parade.
Line-up at the school (Thompson Way) between 1200 and 1230,
parade steps off at 1330
and preceeds down Peterson Rd. (Rt390)
Basic directions - about 13 miles from Pocono Pines (East 10 Mi. on Rt 940, North 3 Mi. on Rt 390).
For car pool or ride on float up to the beginning of parade, meet at Tom's house at noon .
Afterward, get together for chow & refreshments at Tom's house for members and guests.
Note: Our participation in this parade was cancelled for safety considerations due to an unseasonal snowstorm.
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6 Nov - Sunday
( Daylight Saving Time Ends )
(Rain date: 13[?] Nov.)
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Carbon County Veterans Day Parade
- Jim Thorpe, PA.
Our USS Barb
will participate in this parade, which steps off at 1400.
Parade Map
Directions
Line up after 12:30, in position by 13:45,
in the Jim Thorpe Area High School parking lot (Olympian Way).
Parade will proceed via Center St., 10th St., North St.(Rt903), 6th St.,
Center St. again, disbanding at 2nd St.
The event will be televised.
All parade participants are invited after the parade for refreshments at Memorial Hall.
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10 Nov - Thursday (setup)
&
11 Nov - Friday
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Veterans' Day Expo at Pleasant Valley School
The school complex is located in Brodheadsville, PA (at the junction of routes 115 & 209)
The Barb
will be on display at this event,
which begins at 0800.
Breakdown of the days events (periods):
8:00-8:50 AM, 9:15-10:10 AM, 10:35-12:45 gym open to display areas for students & community.
Closing is 1:00-2:00 PM. Speakers all day long, briefly (5 minutes). Each period over 1000 students seated in gym.
Setup
( removal of the Barb from the trailer ) is the night before (Thur.) @ 6:30 PM
to bring it into the new gym at the high school.
Replacement of the Barb on the trailer ( which also requires 4 hands ) will be right after the event finishes.
Tobyhanna School in Pocono Pines -
We will be having a presentation here. concurrently at 10:00 om Veterans' Day (Friday).
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| 16 Nov - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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| 24 Nov - Thursday
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Happy Thanksgiving - Remember to give thanks for our Armed Forces who stand in harm's way.
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| 16 Dec - Friday
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Annual Base Christmas Party
Will be held at
The Village Squire Restaurant
Route 115, near Route 940, Blakesley, PA. ( Just north of I-80 )
Reception at 1830, Dinner at 1930.
[click for Menu]
Please
e-mail
or call
Bob Smith [610-681-2606] with your dinner selections, and reservations.
Holland Club presentations will be made during the ceremonies.
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| 21 Dec - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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(2012) 02 Sept - 09 Sept
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2012 USSVWWII-USSVI National Annual Convention
At the
Mariott Hotel Waterside, Norfolk VA
Hosted by US Submarine Veterans Hampton Roads Base,
with the Support of the North Carolina Submarine Veterans bases.
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2010 CALENDAR
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20 Jan - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines (Exec Bd. Meeting @ 1800)
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17 Feb - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting & Nominations @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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17 Mar - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting & Election @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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| 21 Mar - Sunday
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St. Patrick's Parade - Stroudsburg. Step off Time 13:30.
Sponsored by the Pocono Irish-American Club,
The parade lineup will be posted on their website prior to the parade.
Our USS Barb Float,
a Gato class Submarine
will participate in this parade.
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| 17 Apr. - Saturday
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2010 Holland Club Induction Luncheon, Noon to 1600 -
Lambertville, NJ.
Details and reservation form can be obtained
here.
Contact is
Vince Flaherty.
This event has been cancelled for this year .
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21 Apr - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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| 28 Apr - 2 May
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Groton Base 46th
Anniversary Weekend -
Visit
Groton Base Website for details,
and contact
Base Commander, John Carcioppolo for reservations.
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19 May - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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| 31 May - Monday
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Memorial Day Parade - Pocono Pines
Plans are to form up at Elementary School - 09:30; Step off is at 10:00.
Our USS Barb Float,
a Gato class Submarine
will be brought to this parade.
Immediately following the parade and Memorial service, we will proceed to Lake Naomi to launch our base submarine.
This is an all hands evolution which will include the launch into lake and transit with escort craft
to a beach location where we will transfer the boat back onto our trailer for transport.
At the conclusion of the Launch-Transit-Recovery operation we will proceed to the Legion for wet down and sustenance.
Here's how it went down!
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14 June -
MONDAY
(in lieu of 3rd Wed)
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Flag Day
- Special date and time : Business Meeting @ 17:00 hrs,
Flag Retirement & Burning Ceremony.
BASE MEETING AT LEGION PRECEDING THE CEREMONY There will be chow.
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| July 4th - SUNDAY
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Independence Day, Holiday Monday, 5th
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| 21 Jul - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines.
* Please bring your sold raffle tickets to the meeting.
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| 18 Aug - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines.
* Please bring your sold raffle tickets to the meeting.
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22 Aug - Sunday
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The picnic has been cancelled due to lack of response.
Annual Pocono Base Picnic -
Pavillion #4,
1100 -1900 @ Mountain View Park, Pocono Township, Tannersville, PA.
Guests welcome. Desserts are welcomed !
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22 Aug - Sunday through 28 Aug - Saturday
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2010 WEST END FAIR - Gilbert, PA
(CLICK for their website)
We have secured a spot at the fair through the efforts of our COB .
We will be there with the Barb, and our fundraiser will be
in full swing throughout this seven day event.
(Our location at the Fair ).
Now we can plan to do our part.
RAFFLE INFO HERE.
Roster for fair participation.
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| 31 Aug - 5 Sept (Tue-Sun)
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2010 USSVWWII-USSVI National Annual Convention Hosted by
Cincinnati Base - Cincinnati OH - Covington KY area
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| 11-12 Sept, (Sat-Sun)
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Belvidere Victorian Days.
A 2 Day Show in the town square, Belvidere, NJ, off route 46.
Saturday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Sunday, 11:30 am to 5:00 pm.
It will feature crafts and antique cars , and a lot of traffic potential.
This is an opportunity to sell raffle tickets, as it precedes our drawing.
We will need a minimum of 4 hands for the set up and 4 hands at the end,
as well as coverage throughout the 2 days.
If we can get commitments for our manpower requirements , we will go.
(...We did!)
Please contact Ken at
oldsteelhead@msn.com
(<==click).
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| 15 Sept - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
Our 2010 fund raising raffle will come to conclusion at this meeting,
when the winner's name will be drawn and announced.
Please be sure your tickets/proceeds are in.
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| 12 Oct - Tuesday
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Columbus Day
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| 16 Oct - Saturday
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USSVI Eastern Region North/District 3 Meeting (formerly Districts 2 and 5 Joint).
Under the direction of Jack Ensminger (ERN/D3), Hosted by USS Scranton Base, at the Marine Corps League, 1340 Alder street Scranton, Pa.
Convening at 1100-1130 hrs and conclude no later than 1330-1400 depending on discussion.
Details and registration form are
<here>.
Registration form and $10 fee must be returned no later than 9 October.
Please contact Base CDR if you intend to go.
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| 20 Oct - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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| 31 Oct - Sunday
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Haloween Parade - Noon Sunday -
Barrett Elementary School, Rt 390,
Mountainhome, PA.
Our USS Barb Float,
a Gato class Submarine
will be brought to this parade.
Line-up is between 1200 and 1230, parade steps off at 1330.
Basic directions - about 13 miles from Pocono Pines (East 10 Mi. on Rt 940, North 3 Mi. on Rt 390).
Get together with chow & refreshments at Tom's house afterward for members and guests.
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| 11 Nov - Thursday
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Veterans' Day
Veterans' Expo - Pleasant Valley School (Brodheadsville, PA at the junction of routes 115 & 209)
Further details TBA
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| 17 Nov - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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| 25 Nov - Thursday
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Happy Thanksgiving - Remember to give thanks for our Armed Forces who stand in harm's way.
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| 15 Dec - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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| 17 Dec - Friday
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Annual Base Christmas Party
-
Will be held at
The Village Squire Restaurant - Route 115, near Route 940, Blakeskey, PA.
Reception hour at 1830 hrs, Dinner at 1930 hrs.
*
[Menu]
*
Please contact Bob Smith for additional details and reservations.
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| 05 Sept - 11 Sept (2011)
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2011 USSVWWII-USSVI National Annual Convention Hosted by
The OZARK/RUNNER SS476 BASE
and the City of Springfield, MO.
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2009 CALENDAR
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21 Jan - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines (Exec Bd. Meeting @ 1800)
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18 Feb - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting & Nominations @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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18 Mar - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting & Election @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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| ??? Apr
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Groton Base
Anniversary Weekend -
Base CDR will have details and location
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15 Apr - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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26 Apr - Sunday
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Visit to the Becuna & Olympia ( Dewey’s flagship)
at Penn’s landing in Philadelphia - Admission $0
Meet at the K-Mart / Wachovia parking lot (Mt Pocono) @ 9 am Sunday morning We can make plans for lunch after we arrive.
Please call (570)595-9648 or E-mail the COB before April 23 so he can notify The Seaport Museum and give them a head count.
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20 May - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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| 25 May - Mon
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Pocono Pines Memorial Day Parade,
Plans are to form up at Elementary School - 09:30; Step off : 10:00
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| 31 May - Sun
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Trip to Intrepid/Growler.
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13 June - SATURDAY
(in lieu of 3rd Wed)
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Flag Day Observance -
BASE MEETING AT LEGION 1600. FOLLOWING THE MEETING, FLAG BURNING CEREMONY AT 1800 .
Special Meeting day & time - at Post 413 Pocono Pines,
and
Flag Retirement & Burning Ceremony.
There will be Food.
(Changed from Sunday)
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| July 4th - SATURDAY
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Independence Day
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| 15 Jul - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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16 Aug - Sunday
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Annual Pocono Base Picnic -
Pavillion #4, 1000 -1900 @ Mountain View Park, Pocono Township, Tannersville, PA.
Guests welcome. Desserts welcomed !
Details and Directions HERE
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| 19 Aug - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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| 8 - 12 Sep
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2009 USSVI Nat'l Annual Convention - San Diego & Scamp Bases are hosting
(link to site)
Base CDR may have additional info
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| 16 Sep - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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| 12 Oct - Mon
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Columbus Day observed
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| 21 Oct - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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| 25 Oct - Sunday
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Haloween Parade - Noon Sunday
- Barrett Elementary School, Rt 390,
Mountainhome, PA.
Our USS Barb, a Gato class Submarine Float
will be brought to this parade.
Basic directions - about 13 miles from Pocono Pines (East 10 Mi. on Rt 940, North 3 Mi. on Rt 390)
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| 6, 7, 8 Nov, Fri/Sat/Sun
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Mt. Airy Casino Resort - A Salute to American Veterans Weekend
Our USS Barb, a Gato class
Submarine Float
on display
in the lobby of Mt. Airy Casino Resort from 25 October until
this 3 day event.
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| 11 Nov - Wed
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Veterans' Day
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| 18 Nov - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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| 21 Nov - Saturday
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USSVI Eastern Region Meeting (formerly Districts 2 and 5 Joint) - hosted by Keystone Base.
Their meeting place is at the American Legion Post 730 3818 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, phone number (717) 652-5416 .
Additional details here.
You can get directions on the Legion Post's website :
www.penbrookpost730.org .
Contact Base CDR if you intend to go & for additional details.
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| 26 Nov - Thursday
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Happy Thanksgiving - Remember to give thanks for our Armed Forces who stand in harm's way.
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| 16 Dec - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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| 18 Dec - Friday
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Annual Base Christmas Party
will be held at The Village Squire Restaurant - Route 115, Blakeskey, PA
Reception hour at 1830 hrs, Dinner at 1930 hrs. * Menu * Contact an Officer or Bob Smith for reservations.
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2008 CALENDAR
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( Leap Year)
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13 Jan - Sun
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USSVI Certificate of Achievement Presentation, Eagle Scout, BSA, Court of Honor
(Awards Page)
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16 Jan - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines (Exec Bd. Meeting @ 1800)
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20 Feb - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting & Nominations @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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23 Feb - Sat
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USSVI Certificate of Achievement Presentation, Eagle Scout, BSA, Court of Honor
(Awards Page)
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1 Mar - Sat
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USSVI Certificate of Achievement Presentation, Eagle Scout, BSA, Court of Honor
(Awards Page)
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19 Mar - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting & Election @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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| 11,12 Apr
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Groton Base
Anniversary Weekend -
Base CDR will have details and location
Friday, April 11th, 17:45 - Enlisted Sub Ball
Saturday, April 12th at Noon - Thresher Memorial, then at 17:45 - Officer Sub Ball
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16 Apr - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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21 May - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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| 26 May - Mon
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Pocono Pines Memorial Day Parade,
Plans are to form up at Elementary School - 0930; Step off : 1000
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14 Jun - SATURDAY
(in lieu of 3rd Wed)
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Flag Day Special Meeting day & time - at Post 413 Pocono Pines,
Business Meeting 15:00,
Flag Retirement & Burning Ceremony 16:00.
There will be Food.
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| July 4th - Friday
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Independence Day
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| 16 Jul - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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| 20 Aug - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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| 31 Aug - Sunday
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Annual Pocono Base Picnic -
Pavillion #4, 1000 -1900 @ Mountain View Park, Pocono Township, Tannersville, PA.
Guests welcome. Desserts welcomed !
Details and Directions HERE
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| 1-7 Sep
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2008
USSVI Nat'l Annual Convention - Dallas / Ft.Worth Bases Hosting.
(link to site)
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| 17 Sep - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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| 13 Oct - Mon
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Columbus Day observed
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| 15 Oct - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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| 25 Oct - Saturday
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USSVI Eastern Region North (formerly Districts 2 and 5 Joint) Meeting -
Hosted by Albany-Saratoga Base in Clifton Park, New York, located about 15 miles south of Saratoga, just off exit 9 of the Adirondack Northway (I-87)
Base CDR will have details
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8 Nov - Sat
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Monroe County
Veterans' Event
- beginning at 1100. Meet at Courthouse Square,
directly in front of the Courthouse on N. 7th St, Stroudsburg. In case of inclement weather,
the event will be moved indoors adjacent to the parking plaza, and broadcast on WSBG 93.5 FM.
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| 11 Nov - Tuesday
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Veterans' Day
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| 19 Nov - 3rd Wed
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Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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| 27 Nov - Thursday
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Thanksgiving
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| 19 Dec - 3rd Wed
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Annual Base Christmas Party
will be held at Pocono Brewing Company Restaurant (link)
Reception hour at 1800 hrs, Dinner at 1900 hrs.
(This is in lieu of
Regular Meeting at Pocono Pines Post 413 )
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