Commissioning Update
The Commissioning of USS
Sterett DDG 104 is drawing near and the planning has started for the
ship's crew, the City of A ship's commissioning is an expensive undertaking. The ship's CO is provided a limited amount of funding but this is not adequate to cover all the anticipated expenses. The Navy League of Baltimore has taken the lead in helping to organize and plan for the Sterett Commissioning activities.
Many organizations and
individuals are being asked to contribute to the commissioning
event. Most groups and companies that will graciously make donations
to the Sterett Commissioning have little or no relationship to any
USS Sterett, current or previous. Therefore, the Association is requesting our members consider making a contribution to this worthy cause. Even if you cannot attend the commissioning, we ask that you help to support this great event. For the Good of the ShipDisplayed below are the Navy League's official recognition levels for corporate and personal donations. All Association members are asked to donate what they can. Association donors are asked to submit their contributions through our Treasurer, Dennis Dean. * Should there be an excess of contributions they will be given to the USS Constellation sharing the waterfront with the Sterett Commissioning.
Win 2 Nights Free in
Considering the situation we thought some of you would like to help with donations. Whether it's $5 or $100 all help will be received with great appreciation. Those who can donate $100 or more will be entered into a drawing with one contributor winning:
·
2 hotel nights
free at the next Sterett Reunion in
· Be awarded at the Commissioning the status of "Wardroom Member"
Can we count on you help?
Please send your contribution to:
Dennis Dean Secretary-Treasurer, USS Sterett Association 1815 Kalorama Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009-5188
Checks should be made payable to the USS Sterett Association. Please include your name, postal address, e-mail address and/or telephone number. Dennis will make sure your contribution is individually credited within the Navy League's DDG 104 Commissioning Committee recognition levels shown below.
If you have any comments or questions concerning our contribution and support, you can e-mail Dennis at: dennis@dennis-dean.com
19 March 2008 Commissioning Committee Meeting Report from John King |
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Wayne McBrian,
Evan Mickel and I attended the Commissioning Committee Meeting for
the newest STERETT today in Baltimore where she will be commissioned
on August 9, 2008. The Commanding Officer gave an overview of the
ship to include the ship's compliment of officers and enlisted. A
few facts:
28 Officers
27 Chief Petty Officers 217 E6 and below 54 under 21 years-of-age 44 female officer and enlisted
The 2008 Junior Sailor of the Year from STERETT gave a briefing today:
More Commissioning Details are on the Way
Information regarding the DDG 104 USS Sterett Commissioning and our Association's participation will be forwarded by newletter shortly. Details and updates, including a tentative POD. will also soon be posted on our website to guide your planning. Shipmate Evan Mickel has this under control and will update us on the August events and Hotel information when more information becomes available. Evan is also on the Sterett Commissioning Committee and is helping to coordinate events for the Ships Crew during their stay in Baltimore. Add this to the task at hand and Evan is doing a huge job on our behalf.
Treasury Report by Dennis Dean
March 17, 2008 PayPal Account Balance
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