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Jim then presented John Cummer with his name badge.John Cummer spoke about the newsletter. He requested that allarticles and sea stories be sent to him. He showed a picture of alow, square conn LCI model presented to Gordy Winters in England.Director Jim McCarthy had spoken to the Executive Board concerningthe support of the Organization to the only two LCIsremaining afloat. He was advised that the support would haveto be brought up at the regular meeting because of the meeting.He did so at this time.On a Langa (LCI 741)/Sterlock (LCI 565) motion it was decidedto give $1,500 to Dr. Davis in support for LCI 1091 andthe same amount to Wait James for the continued restoration ofLCI713. The motion was approved by the body.John Curnmer announced two events that the Board authorizedthe LCI National Association to participate in. They are theCalvert Marine Museum sponsored "Cradle of Invasion - 200 I",August 10-12,2001, and the National D-Day Museum PacificWing opening in New Orleans on December 6-9,2001. Sheetswere made available for the interested parties to sign for furtherinformation.Chuck Coleman, LCI 489, suggested that the board considerexpanding our membership base to include family members.Mr. Kilheffer, LCI 565, announced a private dinner will be heldin Room 1 after the meeting.Mr. Swain, LCI 804, requested more information be placed onthe Association's website.Mr. Gaulbis, LCI 779, spoke on the payment of dues.Mr. Glass, LCI 726, requested again that the Association considera memorial for the deceased members in Maryland. Theland has already been donated and some monuments are in place.The Secretary was invited to view the site and make a report tothe Executive Board.Mr. Rock, LCI 1077, requested the use of logos.Bill Eisley, the Marine pilot who was rescued by an LCI came tothe mike and personally thanked the members who saved him.Mr. Mason, LCI 497, how he spent time and money to get membersfrom microfilm from the Bureau of Archives.Someone from the LCI 618 reported that up until recently asMoMM's were eligible to receive hearing aids from the VA. butthe law has been changed recently and anyone interested shouldcheck with the VA. He though if a VCR tape of the Associationcould be made it would help.Dr. Davis, LCI 1091, came to the mike and personally thankedBob Weisser and Jim McCarthy for their efforts in supportingthe 1091.Adolph Brusg, LCI 266, reported how he had researched his ownship for the last six years and offered to assist anyone who wantedto research their ship.Mr. Autry, LCI 688, reported that he received hearing aidsthrough the previously mentioned program.Mr. Wolf, LCI 455, asked in which room the banquet would beheld.Mr. Runkle, LCI 468, brought forth a resolution of gratitude forRobert Weisser for his years of service.Mr. Mentzer, LCI 624, requested information on surviving members.On a RolenzlSmith motion, the meeting was adjourned at 1120hours.Respectfully submitted,Robert McClain, Secretary.Mr. Shirk, LCI 732, said he had pictures of 3 LCIs that havebeen dismantled and anyone can see them. He introduced BillEisley, a Marine pilot who was shot down.Mr. Herick, LCI 754, reported that New York State residentswere to be awarded a medal for service in World War II.Mr. Divic, LCI 399, suggested that the membership might beincreased by giving our e-mail addresses.Mr. Regay, LCI 1077, asked for a show of hands from all memberswho wee "notch" babies.32
1{eunion'Timefigain! Yes, believe it or not, it's time to start planning for our annual reunion again!Following our pattern of rotating the reunion between the West Coast, the East Coast andthe Middle West, this time we are headed for San Antonio, Texas, April 17 - 21, 2002Armed Forces Reunions has once again put together a fine program of outings to go alongwith those sea-story swapping times and renewing of old acquaintances. We'll have theopportunity to see the lovely sights of San Antonio, sample some authentic Mexican cookingat a famous restaurant, experience a bit of Texas at a genuine chuckwagon supper andcowboy show and, in what promises to be a visit long remembered, a day long excursion toFredericksburg, Texas, to visit the Admiral Nimitz Museum ..Details on these and other events will be found on the next two pages.Following that you will find an "Activity Registration Form" which you can complete andmail in with your check to Armed Forces Reunions to assure yourself and your guests oftickets for all the events.PLEASE NOTE: Because of size accommodation limits, there will be TWO trips toFredricksburg and the Admiral Nimitz Museum; one Thursday, April 18th, and one Friday,April 19th. You will need to choose which day you want to make the trip.Our hotel will be the FOUR POINTS RIVERWALK NORTH BY SHERATON. Locatedimmediately on the beautiful Paseo del Rio (Riverwalk) it is centrally located for shoppingand sightseeing.Your Hotel Reservation Form is on page 37, immediately following the Activities RegistrationForm.Ifyou do not want to tear these pages out of your Newsletter, you can make copies of themand subnlit those.See you in SanJllntonio! 33
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Page 8 and 9: The LCI Association Exhibit feature
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