“Oh GOd, yOur sea is sO larGe and my ship is sO small”

next year – Charleston!After lengthy discussions among ourselves and with our friends from the LSM/LSMR association the decision was made to holdanother joint reunion next year, September 9-14, in Charleston, South Carolina.An important reason for selecting Charleston was the large number of our members who live in the eastern half of the country,particularly in the states on the seaboard.Charleston is a lovely, historic city with a distinct nautical background. Until recently it was home to a large Naval Base.We will be meeting at the Sheraton Charleston Airport. The room rate, single or double, is $109, plus tax (13.5%). This rateincludes complimentary breakfast and free parking. The hotel will offer complimentary airport shuttle as well as shuttle to theHistoric District and to nearby shopping malls.Full details will be forthcoming in future issues of Elsie Item. For now, be sure to mark your calendars!introducing our newest directorDiane Cronin, daughter of Harold Cronin, LCI 635, has accepted appointment to the Board ofDirectors of the USS LCI National Association.A resident of Lake Luzerne, New York, Diane is the Senior Accountant for the Adirondack MountainClub. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business at Charter Oak State College. Starting withher father, Diane has a strong affinity for military matters. She is a lifetime member in both theAmerican Legion Auxiliary and the Veterans of Foreign Wars and has engaged in lobbying forveterans and civic programs at the state and federal government levels. Welcome aboard, Diane!October 2011 | ELSIE ITEM | 5