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  USS Sterett Association Newsletter 

February 2009


2009 Reunion "Show of Hands" Quick Talley Results: 

Thanks to all who participated in last month's survey of your intentions for attending the Reunion.  It was a good response and provides a basis for your Reunion Committee to proceed with finalizing plans, such as arranging hotel facilities, possible bus charter to the Naval Base, etc.

The results are presented below: 

 Planning to Attend?  (Pick one)  
 A - Definitely, planning to attend the event.

47 

 B - Very interested, but will need some more info and time to be sure.

23

 C - Interested, but cannot make a firm decision to go until later.

18

 D - Definitely will not be able to attend

6

 Total Responses

94

 

Hotel ?  (Pick one)  
A - Will probably stay at the hotel the Association recommends.

61

B - Will probably find other accommodations.

13

C - Plan a day trip to the event (No overnight accommodations)

14

 Total Responses

88

     Number in Party (total of all)

167

  


Off watch - out on flight deck. Standing by for those heavy rolls!

 
South China Sea 1973               Courtesy of Shipmate Jim Faulkner

Reunion Update:
 

The word is that the buffet menu for the banquet has been selected (it will soon be posted in the Reunion Guide) and that the DJ for Saturday evening is now on order.  Looking into arranging some group touring possiblities, including, hopefully, an opportunity to see the DDG-104.

There also seems to be agreement that active duty, early 90's and the Subic Era vets have the best prospect for "Dancing With the Stars" following the banquet, although there could be surprize entries among the 407's and DLG 31's. Unlike Portland, San Miquel should be available this time.


Register Now:

Be sure to visit the new 2009 Reunion Guide recently posted onto the Assocation's website. Here you will be able to register for the Reunion either:  by submitting an online form, with your payment through PayPal,  or by printing and completing a paper form and mailing it via USPS with a check. 

The Guide section also contains: an updated Reunion POD, info about the recommended hotel (with instructions for making reservations at the discounted rate), a few San Diego tourism portals, and where to address your Reunion-related questions.  

http://www.sterett.net/


 

 Turns on a dime! 

 
DDG 104 manuevers off California coast   

Salute To Our Forum Moderator:
 
It's about time to extend the Association's thanks the "behind the scenes" moderator of the Sterett Scuttlebutt Forum. Like shore patrol, off on the sidelines making sure no one goes "outside the box" first night ashore, Doug Gorin's detail has been setting up the Forum Discussion Boards and minding this channel for shipmate questions and good banter. Shipmate Doug served aboard DLG 31 from 1968-70 as a DS Transmission tech and continues his career today as an ace independent computer consultant.
 
Over the next week through February 17th or so, be advised Doug will be working with Sterett web administrator, Mike Garrity on upgrading the Forum. Any changes will be posted on the site.
 
In the months ahead,  consider visiting and joining in on the Reunion Discussion Board thread to get answers and gain your bearings on the September weekend. The 2008 Reunion committee will be patched in on this "circuit" to address your suggestions and concerns.

Secretary/Treasurers Report:
 
                    120 Members in Good Standing 2009 and Beyond
                                               (As of 10 February  2009)     
         
Last Name First Name Dues Paid Year  
Acton Richard 2008  
Alexander Leonard 2008-2010  
Albers Zoe 2009-2010  
Anders  Joseph E. 2007-2009  
Anton Stephen  2006-2010  
Appledorn Pat 2006-2011  
Ashmore William  2007-2008  
Avery Joel 2008-2009  
Bailey Eugene 2008  
Baker Daniel 2006-2010  
Baumgartner Lane 2007-2010  
Begeal Christopher 2008  
Bernson Zachary 2008  
Bettner Donald 2008-2009  
Bilak David 2006-2010  
Blankenship James  2007-2008  
Blount Thomas E  Jr 2006-2011  
Bond Charles 2006-2011  
Bolton James E. "Jim" 2009-2010  
Botkin James   DD 407 Shipmate
Brehio Edward   DD 407 Shipmate
Breitenstein Darryl S. 2007-2011  
Bridges Kenneth A. 2008  
Britton R.M. "Mike" 2006-2010  
Buchanan Michael 2008-2010  
Bucher Gene 2008-2012  
Bulkley Peter  2007-2009  
Butterfield Michael  2006-2008  
Calhoun Cal   DD 407 Shipmate
Camp Ralph 2008-2010  
Campbell Jim 2008-2009  
Caravella Anthony 2008  
Caro Jeremias 2007-2008  
Carroll Francis M. "Frank" 2008-2010  
Cline George A. 2006-2013  
Cook Donald  2006-2009  
Cornforth Mike 2006-2009  
Cowan Van  2007-2010  
Crocker Kelly 2006-2009  
Cross Fred 2006-2008  
Curtis Greg 2008  
Darveau John 2008  
Dean Dennis  2006-2015  
Dietz Burton  2006-2009  
Dimmick Rodney 2007-2009  
Doyle John 2009-2010  
DuPerry Richard H. 2006-2010  
Eakin Oscar D. 2006-2010  
Earney Jerald D. 2005-2010  
Elder George  2006-2008  
Emerson Robert 2006-2009  
Farnham Charles G. 2006-2010  
Fox Edward J. 2006-2010  
Fuerst John 2006-2009  
Garrison Merton 2007-2011  
Garrity Michael  2006-2009  
Gemmill Lonnie 2006-2008  
Goodson William    DD 407 Shipmate
Glowacki Ray 2008  
Griffey Dale 2007-2008  
Groener Robert "Duffy" 2006-2010  
Hada Wilford 2006-2009  
Hageman Donald 2008-2009  
Hager Kenneth 2006-2010  
Harmon Betty 2008  
Harper Thomas J. 2007-2008  
Harrell Jerry D. 2008-2009  
Hayes Stephen 2006-2009  
Henry W. David 2008-2009  
Hensley Edward  2006-2008  
Herron William  2006-2009  
Hill Jesse  2006-2009  
Hilliard Dale 2006-2010  
Houston Aaron  2006-2009  
Hulce Terry 2006-2010  
Hull John  2007-2009  
Hutchins Jacque   DD 407 Shipmate
Hye James 2007-2008  
Jacobsmeyer Thomas  2006-2009  
Johnson Lawrence  2009  
Johnston James 2008-2010  
Joplin Craig 2009  
Kane Thomas 2007-2008  
Kelsey Sterett-Gittings 2009  
Kincaid  Homer 2006-2009  
King John E. 2006-2009  
Kirk Jeffery 2008-2010  
Knight Bob 2008-2009  
Kolby James J. 2006-2009  
Kriwanek Stephen 2008  
Krummick Robert 2006-2011  
Lamm Theodore 2008  
Layton Stephen   DD 407 Shipmate
LaCrosse Denis J. 2007-2008  
Lefebvre Chuck (Frenchy)   DD 407 Shipmate
Lockett Joseph 2008  
Long William H.   DD 407 Shipmate
Malcolm Ronald  2006-2009  
Mallow William 2006-2011  
Marcus Richard B. 2004-2010  
Mares Carl R. 2006-2010  
Marrs Art    DD 407 Shipmate
Martin Richard  2006-2010  
Marusa Mike 2009-2010  
Mattingly Jessica 2008  
McBrian Wayne 2007-2008  
McCoy Katherine 2007-2008  
McCullough Henry   DD 407 Shipmate
McGinnis Daniel 2007-2009  
McGuire Robert V. 2006-2009  
McKee Clovis 2007-2008  
Mickel Evan 2008  
Miller Elden Member Emeritus  
Moe Jerry 2006-2009  
Monnier Lynn L. 2008-2009  
Montgomery Gary 2006-2009  
Montry Gerald 2006-2009  
Motz Lawrence  2006-2011  
Nace Wilbert 2008-2012  
Nicholson Darrell G. "Nick" 2008-2009  
Norris, Jr. Pearce 2008-2009  
Norton Randy 2007-2010  
OConnor Thomas  2006-2009  
O'Neill Michael 2008-2009  
O'Riley Daniel C. 2007-2008  
Parsons M.L. "Lee" 2008  
Patrick Emery 2006-2010  
Peters Richard 2008  
Pererson Allen 2008  
Pirolozzi Douglas 2008  
Phung Le T 2008-2009  
Rains David  2006-2010  
Read Dennis 2007-2008  
Reichert Herbert E. 2006-2009  
Reilly Robert 2006-2010  
Ritzen Jacob 2006-2009  
Robinson James E. "Robbie" 2008-2009  
Robles Nick 2007-2008  
Rupp Earl W. 2005-2008  
Santos Robert M 2004-2008  
Saunders Lenwood E. 2009  
Schultz Danny 2008  
Seider Carl  2006-2008  
Sherman Fredrick   DD 407 Shipmate
Shope Robert K. "Bob" 2008  
Smith William 2008  
Smusz John 2008-2009  
Snopel Paul  2006-2008  
Stella William   DD 407 Shipmate
Sterett Bill & Glenna 2008  
Sterett Deborah A. "Debbie" 2008-2009  
Sterett Greg 2009  
Sterett Jack 2008  
Sterett Jeffrey A. 2009  
Sterett John 2008  
Sterett Justin 2009  
Sterett Malcolm F  2007-2008  
Sterett Ryan 2008-2009  
Sterett William K. 2009  
Stevens Richard  2006-2015  
Stinson Ruth 2006-2008  
Sullivan George E 2006-2009  
Sullivan Larry 2006-2011  
Thoman Rex 2008  
Thompson Tommy    DD 407 Shipmate
Trimble Monty  2007-2008  
Vincent Jerry 2009-2010  
Wasinger Phil 2008-2009  
Werring Brian 2008  
West Steven 2008  
Wheeler John 2008-2009  
Winters Daniel  2007-2008  
Wood Matthew L. "Matt" 2008-2009  
Wright James N. "Pappy" 2008-2009  
Wright Wayne 2007-2009  
Zakalowski Richard A. 2006-2010