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President's Message
I hope this issue of The Red Shirt finds you all planning to
attend the Convention this year in San Diego.
I recently released a message announcing the procedures for
submitting packages for the John W. Finn, Aviation Ordnanceman
of the Year award. If for some reason you have not seen the
message, let me or Mr. Vice President Dave Moore know and we
will get you a copy. Get the nomination packages in for that
most deserving Ordnanceman.
On the subject of nominations, this year the office of Vice
President, the new office of Secretary and two board of
director's seats need to be voted on. Take a look at the Vice
President’s article and you will see the names of those
nominated thus far. Dave's instructions for voting via the
absentee ballot are very straight forward and simple. I
anticipate no problems with his procedures. I do ask that if you
vote via the absentee method and thereafter you do decide to
attend the convention that you remember that your vote has
already been cast. If you do attend the convention and wish to
vote for candidates nominated from the floor, your absentee
ballot must be voided.
Now an update from Guam. We had the USS Kitty Hawk and AIRWING
Five here in April for a port visit. While here the Kitty Hawk
celebrated her 40 birthday and I can report, she still generates
the sorties just like the Nimitz class. NAWMU-1 hosted a tour
for all the Gunner's which provided insight as to what we
actually do here. They were able to see the test site's where
NAWMU-1 makes money for Navy and Marine Corp by fixing and
retain RFI assets in the AOR. Following this tour Pat and I had
the Gunner's over for a relaxing afternoon in the Guam breeze
and sun where we lit the grill and BBQ'ed. Of course Pat did the
lion's share of preparations as I was too busy running my mouth.
Also, the then OHO, and now Gun Boss, Chris Lathem, presented a
plaque to departing Gun Boss, Gerry Friedman. Good job Chris,
and good luck at the NOSSA, Jerry. As a side note I paid a visit
to Kitty Hawk before she got underway and had the honor of being
Bonged aboard by a fellow Gunner who was the OOD. I'll tell you
ENSIGN Eddy Kelly sure did it by the book. Unfortunately he was
still on watch when I departed, because he could not see the Big
Grin on my face as I went down the brow and ashore. Thanks Eddy.
You have given me a memory I will always cherish.
Be looking for the message announcing the final details for the
convention. I know that Chapter Eight is working very hard to
make this Convention the best ever. Please don't hesitate to use
Point Loma World Travel to make your travel arrangements. Also
make sure you get your 2001 Convention Reservation application
sent in prior to the dead line of 21 September.
As always I will close with my pitch for membership. Do your
part to sign up a new member . We are getting bigger and better
each month.
David H. Lepard
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| Vice-President's Update
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Procedures For Absentee Voting
At our last convention, the Board of Directors approved
procedures for absentee voting. It was the Board’s intent to
allow our members who cannot attend the annual conventions to
participate in the election process. At that time, the President
appointed me the Chairman of the Nominations Committee and gave
me the responsibility for implementing the absentee voting
procedures approved by the Board. Thanks Boss! Its been an
enlightening experience. I sincerely hope that our elections run
smoother than the Presidential election did in Florida last
year. With that being said, here we go!
The offices to be filled during this year’s election are
Vice President, the newly established office of the Secretary
and two seats on the Board of Directors. The following
individuals have been nominated for those positions:
| Vice President: |
Larry “Joe” Manley
John J. Lamaitre
David W. Moore |
| Secretary: |
Dennis A. Costa |
| Board of Directors: |
Gary L. Laun
Charles R. Onken |
To familiarize you with the candidates, you will
find a brief biography of each nominee. You will
also find an absentee ballot for your use.
DO
NOT SUBMIT AN ABSENTEE BALLOT
IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE CONVENTION
Remember that nominations will be
accepted from the floor. Members who have previously submitted
absentee ballots will not be permitted to vote a second time.
Once you have made your decision to submit an
absentee ballot, clearly mark your ballot for the nominee's of
your choice and place it in a sealed envelope. The outside of the
envelope must include your printed name, membership number, and
signature. The sealed envelope must then be delivered to me in one
of the following ways:
BALLOTS RECEIVED IN ANY OTHER MANNER
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
All absentee ballots must be mailed to me at the
following address:
David W. Moore
Association of Aviation Ordnancemen
Nominations Committee Chairman
525 Ash St.
Lemoore, CA 93245
The folks at Chapter 8 are doing a wonderful job getting
everything ready for us at the convention this year. I hope to see
all of you there. Until then, have a safe enjoyable summer!
David Moore
Vice President
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Nominee Biographies
NOMINATION OF
LARRY “JOE” MANLEY
FOR THE OFFICE OF
NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
Submitted By Charles R. Onken
I am nominating Larry “Joe”
Manley, LCDR, USN, Ret. (Life Member #450) for the office of Vice
President of the Association of Aviation Ordnancemen. He has agreed
to accept the nomination and abide by the requirements set forth in
the Association By-Laws.
Joe came into the Navy as an enlisted and advanced
through the ranks and retired as a LCDR, LDO Aviation Ordnance
Officer. He is currently still working in the Aviation Ordnance
Field as a NAVAIR Fleet Weapons Support Team (FWST) Representative.
During his career, he served with distinction in various squadrons,
staffs, air stations, instructor, and ship’s company assignments.
Joe has been a member of the association for over 20
years and became a life member in 1986. Since becoming a member, he
has served in positions at the Chapter level for Chapter 8 in San
Diego and Chapter 21 in Fallon. At the national level, he has served
on ALL of the national committees either as a member or as Chairman.
He is currently the National Convention Committee Chairman. Joe has
also served several tours on the Board of Directors and is currently
a member of the Board. Joe is also an active member of Chapter 21 in
Fallon, NV. Joe’s devotion to the Aviation Ordnance field is
beyond reproach and is noticeable to every member both past and
present.
I have known Joe for over 30 years and he wants
nothing but the best for this association and will continue to
dedicate his efforts to that end. Joe would be a great credit to the
association as national Vice President.
NOMINATION OF
JOHN J. LaMAITRE
FOR THE OFFICE OF
NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
Submitted By Dennis A. Costa
I, Dennis A. Costa, hereby nominate
John J. LaMaitre for the office of National Vice President of the
Association of Aviation Ordnancemen. John has served honorably for
more than 26 years in the Navy and recently retired as a Master
Chief Aviation Ordnanceman. He has numerous personal awards and
decorations through his dedication, hard work, initiative, and
desire to get the job done right the first time. He is Past
President of Chapter Eight and held that office for 5 years with
distinction.
John will make an outstanding Vice President for the
AAO. He is an outstanding motivator who will inspire new members to
come aboard, understands the monumental task in front of him, and
most important, is willing to make the commitment to do the task.
John is, and has always been, the consummate professional and will
make a fine addition to the National office team.
NOMINATION OF
DAVID W. MOORE
FOR THE OFFICE OF
NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
Submitted By Johnny R. Wheat
I would like to nominate David
W. Moore (Life Member # 999) for the office of National Vice
President of the Association of Aviation Ordnancemen. He has agreed
to accept the nomination and abide by the requirements set forth in
the Association By-Laws.
Dave entered the Navy in 1975 serving tours of duty
in VF-161 aboard the USS Midway and in the Weapons Department aboard
the USS Kitty Hawk. During his four years of active service he
advanced to the rank of AO2. Following his discharge, he continued
to work in the Aviation Ordnance field and is currently assigned as
the CNAP Lead Representative for the NAVAIR Fleet Weapons Support
Team (FWST).
Dave has been a member of the Association of
Aviation Ordnancemen for over 20 years and has been a life member
since 1988. Since becoming a member, Dave was instrumental in
establishing and is a Plank Owner of Chapter 7, Pt. Mugu, CA. He
held the offices of President and Treasurer of Chapter 7. Dave is
also an active member of Chapter 1 in Lemoore, CA. Over the years,
he has served in ALL elected offices of Chapter 1. At the national
level, Dave was elected to two consecutive terms on the Board of
Directors and is currently serving in the office of Vice President.
He is also Chairman of the Membership and Nomination Committees.
For many years, Dave has dedicated himself to the
Association of Aviation Ordnancemen. He wants nothing but the best
for this Association and will continue to give his ALL if re-elected
as National Vice President.
NOMINATION OF
DENNIS A. COSTA
FOR THE OFFICE OF
NATIONAL SECRETARY
Submitted By , John J. LaMaitre
I, John J. LaMaitre, hereby
nominate Dennis A. Costa for the office of National Secretary of the
Association of Aviation Ordnancemen. Dennis has served honorably for
more than 26 years in the Navy and recently retired as a Master
Chief Aviation Ordnanceman. He has numerous personal awards and
decorations through his dedication, hard work, initiative, and
desire to get the job done right the first time. He also is the
associations’ “Ordie of the Year” for 1988, and most recently
was selected for the prestigious “Looking Ahead” winner from the
USS John C. Stennis, CVN-74 in 1998.
Dennis will make an outstanding Secretary for the
AAO. He has outstanding computer skills, understands the monumental
task in front of him, and most important is willing to make the
commitment to do the task. Dennis is, and has always been, the
consummate professional and will make a fine addition to the
National office team.
NOMINATION OF
GARY L. LAUN
FOR
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Submitted By Billy Earl
I hereby nominate Gary L. Laun, CDR, USN RET., Life
Member #2109 for the office of National Board of Directors of the
Association of Aviation Ordnancemen. He has agreed to accept the
nomination and abide by the requirements set forth in the
Association By-Laws.
During Gary’s extraordinary Naval career, he has
advanced beyond the enlisted pay grades to become a CDR, LDO,
Aviation Ordnance Officer. During his career he served with
distinction in many assignments on both coast. He is currently the
Commanding Officer of the Naval Aviation Missile Maintenance Unit in
Guam.
Gary has been a member of the Association for more
than 20 years and a Life Member for 10. Since becoming a member, he
has served at the Chapter level for Chapter 8, San Diego, Chapter 9,
Jacksonville, Fl. and the Keystone Chapter, Mechanicsburg, Pa. which
he helped to establish. At the National level he has served on most
of the National committees, either as a member or as the Chairman.
He has also served two tours as President of the National
Association of Aviation Ordnancemen. Gary's devotion to the
Association and the Aviation Ordnance field is beyond reproach. Gary
would be a great credit to the Association as a member of the
National Board of Directors.
NOMINATION OF
CHARLES R. ONKEN
FOR
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Submitted By Richard Grass
I write to you today to place the name of LCDR
Charles R. Onken USN Ret., Life Member 0473, into nomination for the
office of Board of Director. He has agreed to accept the nomination
and abide by the requirements set forth in our By-Laws for
nomination and for assuming office as a member of the Board of
Directors.
Chuck enlisted in the Navy in March 1960 and
progressed thru the ranks to the rank of LCDR before retiring in
February 1991. During his Naval career, he served with distinction
in various squadrons, staffs, and instructor assignments. He
received numerous awards for devotion to duty, heroism, and
sustained superior performance. Upon retirement from active duty, he
took employment as a contractor representative where he still has
continued his vast knowledge of ordnance and ordnance systems to
further enhance ordnance safety and provide the fleet sailor with
the best possible ordnance and ordnance systems.
Chuck joined the association in May 1981 and became
a Life Member in April 1986. Since becoming a member he has served
the Association at the national level as President (6 years), Vice
President (6 years), and Board of Directors (6 years). He has also
served at the Chapter level by holding every elected office in
Chapter 1. His devotion to and love of the Association is readily
apparent.
I first became stationed with Chuck in February
1969. Since that time I have not met a single individual who is more
dedicated to the Ordnance rating, the Association, and to the
betterment of the Ordnance community in general. His knowledge of
the Association and proven ability to make the hard decisions has
been instrumental in the growth of the Association. He has helped to
make the Association the great body that it is today, causing the
association to be recognized by the Navy, other organizations
associated with the Military community, and the civilian community.
Chuck has and continues to live and breathe
Ordnance. I know of no individual who is better equipped to serve as
a member of the Board of Directors.
ABSENTEE
BALLOT
(DO NOT SUBMIT IF ATTENDING CONVENTION)
Vice President
(Vote for One)
Secretary
Board of Director
(Vote for Two)
PLACE COMPLETED BALLOT IN SEALED ENVELOPE
PRINT NAME AND MEMBERSHIP NUMBER ON OUTSIDE OF ENVELOPE
SIGN YOUR NAME TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE ENVELOPE
Mail To:
David W. Moore
Association of Aviation Ordnancemen
Nominations Committee Chairman
525 Ash St.
Lemoore, CA 93245
Note: Must be postmarked not later
than 15 September 2001
or
Hand Deliver To:
David W. Moore
Nominations Committee Chairman
Not Later Than
0800 5 October 2001
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| Secretary/Treasurer's Report
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NEW LIFE MEMBERS
William R. Brown
Gary Faylo
LCDR Carlton E. Gee Jr. USN Ret.Harry R. Christner
George M. Boyle
AOCS Thomas O. Rock III
LCDR Daniel F. Holub, USN Ret.
SCHOLARSHIP
CONTRIBUTORS
Robert & Jane Hearn
Davis & Emily Deibert
Wilfred & Elaine Southerland
Frederic & Florence Winter
Dennis J. Klaszewski
Tracy & Dianna Trussell
Stanley E. Chambers
F. Milton & Mary Brandt
Everett & Kathryn Ferrell
Gilbert & Jeri Trevino
James E. Thompson
Ronald & Susan Jerasa
Timothy & Crystal Holub
Dale & Gale Crabtree
David & Gretchen Perry
Nash & Marlys Flores
Wendell E. Klinker
Kenneth & Sandra Porter
Bruce & Julia Kaiser
Santiago & Denise Ortiz
Lee & Patricia Holley
Frank & Donna Parker
Noah & Bertha Greer
Chapter 72 USS Lincoln CVN 72
Victor & Laurie Almodovar
John & Patrica Martin
James & Oleta White
Alan J. Higgins
Daniel & Tina Shaunessy
Wayne & Betty Beasley
Delos & Joan Butler
David Rivera
William & Patty Miller
Richard & Linda Hastings |
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In this issue
you will find the Convention Reservation Application and Ticket
Order Form. Please take some time to go over them. Plan to
volunteer for a committee, attend the meetings and let your
ideas and voice mean more than just words. This year, it is
anticipated that both the Social and Awards Dinner will sell
out. With this in mind, it is recommended that you order your
tickets early so as not to be left out. Of course if there are
any tickets remaining they will be sold at the convention, but
why risk being out in the cold. I must receive the advance
reservation forms prior to 21 September 2001. ORDER NOW.
With the convention taking place in October this year there
are a few things to remember. The Annual Chapter Report is still
due at the convention. The Chapter End of Year Financial Report
is still due to me by 15 July. Both of these things are covered
in the Association of Aviation Ordnancemen Required Reports List
and have not changed. Scholarship Applications are due to me not
later than 15 September 2001.
If you have not heard from me but were expecting to, I went
out of town unexpectedly. Also, my phone has been down due to
heavy weather. I’m now back and on line once again.
NEW MEMBERS
AOC Clay L. Schroff USN Ret.
AO1(AW) Bryan C. Miller
AO1 Stewart W. Swygert
AO1 Sean P. Martin
Gary Faylo
AOAN Zsott A. Vecsernyes
AO1(AW) Lenny L. Avent
AO2 Kenny W. Little
AOAN Alberto E. Perezbadillo
AO2 Darius T. Christian
AO2 Bryan R. Jordan
AO3(AW) Philip J. Metz
AO3 Michael A. Noviski
AO2 John G. Cooley
AO3 Joshua S. Kinney
AOAN Paul E. Martino
AO3 Montez O. Andry
AO2 Kathryn I. Meyer
AO2 Heath W. Coates
AO1 Tim M. Truster
AOAA Jusup M. Hansen
SGT Colin W. Myers
LOCATOR
Can you help?................ Know where
any of these members can be located?
AOC(AW) Randy G. Zeitler
AO3 Jason E. Weaver
AOC(AW/SW) John G. Ketterer
AO2 Maryland H. Loehner
AO2 Gloria M. Johnson
AO2 Anastasios C. Deligiannis
Mary J. Larkin
AO2 Rudy Hernandez
AO1(AW) Joseph A. Elliott
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GM2(SW/AW) Radamus Harris
AOAA Jeremiah C. Perry
AO2(AW) Tommy A. Miller
AO1 Kerry Grant
AO1(AW) James C. Malone
AOC Anthony W. Stewart
CWO4 Tim Nealy
AO1 Kevin R. Williams
AO3 Corey J. Southworth
AOAN Matthew L. Galvin
AO2 Ronald L. Wilbur
PFC Daniel C. Holub
AO1(AW/SW) Jason E. Conyer
AO1(AW) Mario Rico
AOAN Donnie L. Dowell
AO2 Christopher S. Miller
AO2(AW) Jeffrey C. Cross
AOAA Emir E. Rodriguez
AO2(AW) Clayton C. Duncan
AO1(AW/SW) Melesio Vega
GMC(SW) Harold R. Haney
AN Jack A Bain
Moving?
Please submit your change of address ! |
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| Chaplain's Corner
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TAPS
Albert J.
Younger
Eufemia Segars
LCDR A. A. McClanahan
USN/Ret.
CDR Warren Seal USN/Ret.
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Greetings from South Texas. Summer is winding
down, still hot and dry (as usual). Looking forward to cooler
weather in San Diego in October. See you there.
I have found that since I have (really)
retired, I get to spend a lot more time doing things I never had
time to do before, such as setting on my patio with my two year
old grand daughter. I have rediscovered that small children
often find much joy and happiness in the simpler things in life.
A child seems to really enjoy little things like eating an iced
cold watermelon, playing in a tub of water, or just walking
around the back yard. However, once we become adults we seem to
put our childish things away and tend to the business of life.
We take on all the adult responsibilities. We try to earn enough
money so that we can retire in comfort someday. When we do
finally retire, we can again focus on the simpler things in our
lives that we enjoyed as a child. There is no guarantee that we
will live long enough or be healthy enough to enjoy our
retirement. That is why God wants his people to be full of joy
and happiness at all stages of life. Every day we can choose to
be joyful in the Lord. No matter what should come our way, we
must not be stripped of our good cheer. No one can take joy and
happiness away from us, and we must be aware that the only way
that we lose this wonderful gift is by our own doing.
You will show me the path that leads to life;
your presence fills me with joy and brings me pleasure forever.
(Good News Bible-Psalms 16:ll )
We have many to pray for. Remember these in
your daily quiet time; our country and its’ leaders,
shipmates, friends, families, and those who gave their lives so
we could live in this great country.
May peace and love be with you until we meet
again.
Leon Stolz
Chaplain
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2001 CONVENTION RESERVATION
APPLICATION
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4 Oct (Thur) Board of Directors
Meeting __________
5 Oct (Fri) AO of The Year Committee __________
5 Oct (Fri) Scholarship Committee __________
5 Oct (Fri) AAO Hall of Fame Committee
__________
5 Oct (Fri) Membership Committee __________
5 Oct (Fri) By-Laws Committee __________ |
5 Oct (Fri) Nominations Committee__________
5 Oct (Fri) AAO Social & AAAO
Auction ($20.00 per person in advance, $25.00 at the
convention) ________________
6 Oct (Sat) General Business Meeting__________
6 Oct (Sat) Awards Banquet ($35.00 per
person in advance, $40.00 at the convention) __________
7 Oct (Sun) Board of Directors Meeting
__________ |
AUXILIARY OF THE ASSOCIATION OF
AVIATION ORDNANCEMEN
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4 Oct (Thur) Board of Directors Meeting __________
6 Oct (Sat) General Business Meeting __________ |
7 Oct (Sun) Board of Directors Meeting __________ |
NOTES
1. Request that you please bring your
AO Name Tag Button (received at previous conventions).
The Association will provide new convention ribbons.
For those who need them new buttons will be provided.
2. Committee Chairmen will require the assistance from
the membership for the above listed committees. Please
indicate committee or committees that you wish to
participate in.
ADVANCED TICKET ORDERING INFORMATION
To help offset the cost of the convention
it has become necessary to charge a Registration Fee.
Payment of the Registration Fee is required to attend any
meeting or convention function. Registration Fees must be
paid prior to purchasing tickets for the Social and/or
Awards Banquet. Registration Fees are not required for
dependents 17 and under. However, they must purchase
tickets to attend the Social and/or Awards Banquet.
ORDERS & MONEY FOR ADVANCE
REGISTRATION FEES, AAO SOCIAL AND AWARDS BANQUET TICKETS
MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN FRIDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2001.
ORDERS & MONEY RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE WILL BE
RETURNED.
ADVANCE ORDER FORM
Advance Registration Fees (choose
appropriate category):
1. Member only $15.00 ($20.00 at the
convention) $_______________
Name of Member ________________________________________
(please print)
2. Member & 1 Guest or Spouse $20.00
($25.00 at the convention) $_______________
Name of Member________________________________________
(please print)
Name of Guest/Spouse ____________________________________
(please print)
3. Additional Guests 18 and over $5.00 $_______________
Names of Guests _________________________________________
(please print)
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
Advance Social & Awards Banquet ticket
prices:
AAO Social $20.00 each ($25.00 at the
convention) $_______________
Awards Banquet $35.00 each ($40.00 at the
convention) $_______________
Total amount
enclosed $_______________
Mail My Tickets to:
Your name
_______________________________________________________
Address
__________________________________________________________
City ________________________,State ___________Zip___________________
Phone number__________________________________
For Registration Fees, AAO Social and/or Awards Banquet
ONLY send check or money order made payable to and
mailed to:
ASSOCIATION OF AVIATION ORDNANCEMEN
Richard J. Grass, Secretary/Treasurer
613 Tennis Avenue
Ardsley, PA 19038-1704
GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA
6 OCTOBER 2001
PRESIDENT
CALL
MEETING TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
PLAYING OF THE ORDIE SONG
CHAPLAIN
OPENING PRAYER
PRESIDENT
ANNOUNCEMENTS, GENERAL/OFFICIAL
SEC/TREAS READ
SYNOPSIS OF THE 2000 GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
(COPIES OF THE COMPLETE MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE TO
REVIEW)
PRESIDENT CALL FOR
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE MINUTES, CALL FOR VOTE OF
ACCEPTANCE
SEC/TREAS
PRESENT THE FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE ASSOCIATION’S
TREASURY AS PREPARED BY THE
ASSOCIATION’S ACCOUNTANT (COPIES
AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW)
PRESIDENT CALL
FOR ANY CLARIFICATION OF THE TREASURER’S REPORT. CALL
FOR VOTE OF ACCEPTANCE
COMMITTEE 2001 CONVENTION
STATUS
2002 CONVENTION STATUS
CHAIRMAN MEMBERSHIP
COMMITTEE 2003 CONVENTION STATUS
REPORTS SAFETY
COMMITTEE
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
BY-LAWS COMMITTEE
AO OF THE YEAR COMMITTEE
HISTORIAN
AAO HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE
AAO MUSEUM
NOMINATION COMMITTEE
REUNION BOOK COMMITTEE
FORMAL CONVENTION COMMITTEE
NEWSLETTER REPORT
AAO WEB SITE REPORT
CHAPTER REPORTS
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
2002 CONVENTION CHAIRMAN
2003 CONVENTION CHAIRMAN
ELECTIONS OF
VICE PRESIDENT/TWO
MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS/SECRETARY
APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN AS
REQUIRED
SAFETY
SAFETY PRESENTATION
PRESIDENT
NEXT CONVENTION SITE & DATE
2003 CONVENTION COMMITTEE
INPUT FROM THE FLOOR
CLOSING REMARKS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR DEPARTED SHIPMATES
CHAPLAIN
CLOSING PRAYER
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2001 Schedule of Events
|
DATE
|
TIME |
EVENT/MEETING
|
LOCATION |
10-3
Wed |
0800-1500
|
Golf Tournament
(Transportation Included)
|
Front Desk
|
|
0900-1530
|
Winery Tour
(Transportation Included)
|
Front Desk
|
|
TBD |
Viejas Casino & Outlet Store
(Transportation Provided) |
Front Desk
|
10-4
Thu |
0800-1600 |
Registration & Exhibits |
Gazebo & Patio |
|
1000-1500 |
Carrier Tour
(Transportation Provided) |
Front Desk |
|
1030-1530 |
Tijuana Mexico Shopping Trip
(Transportation to/from Border) |
Front Desk |
|
1300-1530 |
Professional Development Board |
Mission Room (2nd floor) |
|
1300-1500 |
Association Board, Chapter Presidents,
Committee Chairmen & Chapter Reps |
Salon C |
|
1400-1600 |
Auxiliary Board Meeting |
Executive Room (2nd floor) |
|
1800-2100 |
Cocktail Party-John Finn Guest
(Transportation Provided) |
Front Desk
|
|
TBD |
Viejas Casino & Outlet Stores
(Transportation Provided) |
Front Desk
|
|
TBD |
San Diego Gulls Hockey Game
(Transportation Provided) |
Front Desk |
10-5
Fri
|
0800-1600 |
Registration & Exhibits |
Gazebo & Patio |
|
0900-1600 |
AO of the Year Committee |
Salon C |
|
0900-1600 |
Scholarship Committee |
Salon A |
|
0900-1600 |
By-Laws Committee |
TBD |
|
1000-1200 |
Membership Committee |
TBD |
|
1000-1500 |
Carrier Tour
(Transportation Provided) |
Front Desk |
|
1000-1600 |
Hall of Fame Committee |
TBA |
|
1300-1500 |
Nomination Committee |
Executive Room (2nd floor) |
|
1300-1600 |
Safety Committee |
TBA |
|
1800-2130
|
Social & AAAO Auction
(DJ & Dancing) |
Ballroom |
10-6
Sat |
0830-1200 |
Registration & Exhibits |
Gazebo & Patio |
|
0900-1400 |
Association Business Meeting |
Salon B |
|
1000-1200 |
Auxiliary Business Meeting |
Salon A |
|
1600-1930 |
Reunion Book Photos |
Patio |
|
1800-1900 |
No Host Cocktails |
Patio |
|
1900-2130 |
Awards Dinner |
Ballroom |
10-7
Sun |
0900-1200 |
Association Board Meeting |
Patio |
|
0930-1100 |
Auxiliary Board Meeting |
Executive Room (2nd floor) |
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Hello Fellow ORDIES from Chapter
Seven at NBVC Point Mugu, Ca.
With sad hearts we say farewell to several of our Chapter
Seven members. They are moving on to bigger and better things.
Between now and October, we will have to say “good by” to
our President, Lt. Michael Gramolini, AOC James Richardson (CWO
Sel.), AO1 Michael Perrone, AO1 Eddie Henley, AO1 Bob brown,
GYSGT Dwayne Fochler. Chapter Seven will miss all of these
gents. We know our loss is someone else’s gain. We folks that
are left at Chapter Seven wish these, our fellow Ordies the best
. We know that they will do great things wherever their duties
take them. They will benefit some other chapter like they had
done for us. They will be greatly missed. Also, I would like to
welcome to the ranks of Chapter Seven’s membership, Retired
Major Ronald Swanson USMC, AO1 Sean Martin, and Mr. James
Wilkinson. Chapter Seven ranks have now swelled to 42 Ordies.
AOC (soon to be CWO) James Richardson and AO1 Bob Brown made
a plaque listing all the Chapter Seven members past and present.
If you ever happen to be in the Point Mugu area, the “Chapter
Seven History Plaque” can be seen hanging in the hallway of
the NBVC Weapons Department Building, number 68.
As you can see by the photos Chapter Seven’s Annual ORDIE
Bash was a big success. We had 30 plus Ordies and their families
attend . . . not including one dog! A good time was had by all.
It was a pot luck affair. If any one went away hungry it was
their own fault. We could have easily feed another 30 people and
still have food left over. The picnic was such a success we are
planning another before the summer is out.
CWO4 Robert Gracie cooking some steaks on the world famous
Weapons Department’s B-B-Q Cart.
The whole gang that showed up and had a good time.
We are looking forward to attending the National Convention
in Oct. We hope to be well represented by Chapter Seven members,
we look forward to see you all there.
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New Advancement Exam Information
Article provided by CDR David Lepard
Beginning in January 2002, Navy Advancement Examinations will have
200 questions, some of which will be based on occupational
standards and others on professional military knowledge (PMK). The
occupational/PMK ratios are 100/100 for E7, 115/85 for E6, 135/65
for E5, and 150/50 for E4. The occupational questions will be
presented first, with the PMK questions following. The military
questions will be identical for all candidates, across ratings but
within pay grades. The bibs will continue to be exam specific.
While we're on the bibs, let me provide some additional
information that might help you prepare for advancement using the
150 item exams. (Guidance for 200 item exams will be the same;
only the exam length will change.) Please share it with your
shipmates.
Obtaining materials for advancement study is the responsibility of
the candidate. In addition to the bibs, candidates can obtain the
same information from on-the-job training, formal training,
official publications, training manuals, and even generic books.
For example, the computer books referenced on the IT bibliography
should be considered "generic." That is, any
publications covering similar content will suffice.
It may be instructive to tell you how the bibs come about. Each
exam starts with a subject matter expert (E7/8/9) writing a test
outline. The outline itself is exactly like the outline of a book,
with sections, subsections, and importance/coverage weightings.
Next, the SME sets about writing or selecting questions to
complete each section. Item selection stops with question 150. The
SME then ensures each item is referenced to an occupational
standard and has a published, generally available source. This
ensures that the answer exists in print and not just in the SME's
head. The SME stops at the first reference found; there may be
more
than one reference, and there may be better references. But the
point is to verify the accuracy of the item and the first one is
sufficient. This list of references becomes the bib. Chapters,
sections, parts, etc. are shown when it makes sense to do so.
However, sometimes most or all of a publication is used, in which
case we just report the whole thing.
The basic idea of the advancement exams is to assess the
Sailor's years in the Navy, and not a few weeks cramming for the exam.
We also attempt to cover the entire scope of each rating. The
Advancement Handbooks (available on the Internet) should help you in
this regard. You might also consider adding Advancement Handbook review
to your study plan, perhaps establishing your own library of Advancement
Handbook supporting publications. Use the Advancement Handbooks as a
long term preparation strategy and the bibs as an indication of where
the next exam is going.
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Greetings from Pensacola Florida,
First allow me to apologize for our delay in providing our
update. We have had a complete revamp of personnel; with it come
enthusiasm, motivation and positive ideas to guide the “Cradle
of Naval Aviation” to its new outlook. With this change we
have elected new officers, the new president AO2 (AW/SW) Clement
Dickson, vice president GYSGT Thurston, treasurer AO2 (AW) Karen
Meadows and secretary AO2 (AW) Steven Black. Our meetings are
held every second Wednesday of the month.
In recent months we have been very busy. A special room was
dedicated to AOC (AW) Steven Smith who passed away last summer.
Our chapter assisted in organizing and catering the Humane
Society’s Pet Parade in hope of gaining recognition throughout
the community. We have also been successful in our T-shirt
sales, enabling us to cater future events such as social
gatherings and community services.
As the new president I would like to say “thank you” to
AO1 Joseph Elliot, the outgoing president, for putting his all
into getting this chapter on track. Despite a bumpy start, we
have created a dynamic team with unlimited potential.
Until next time, one team, one direction.
AO2 (AW/SW) USN Clement Dickson
President
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AAO CHAPTER EIGHT
Greetings from sunny San Diego California. It has been a very
busy time for the EIGHT BALLERS as we continue to prepare for
this year's AAO convention, take care of John Finn, and support
our community. I am very happy with the progress and support I
have received and am certain that the big show in October is
going to be one to remember. The EIGHT BALLERS stand ready to
assist. Please let us know how we can help.
ELECTION
As luck would have it, I have been assigned to NAS Fallon
Weapons Department for my shore duty. With the assignment and
the fact that my command will be out to sea up until my
transfer, Chapter EIGHT had to hold a special election to fill
the gap. The chapter went with a proven leader and elected J.J
La Maitre as President to fill the office until after the
convention. I certainly throw my total support his way and would
like to thank all area ordies for the outstanding support I
received as the Prez.
JOHN W. FINN SUPPORT
Many of you are probably aware that the premier of the motion
picture "Pearl Harbor" was accomplished on board USS
JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74). Somewhere along the way wires got
crossed and John needed assistance from the EIGHT BALLERS in the
area of travel coordination. Thanks to the work of J.J LA Maitre
and LCDR Garza, John made it and stole the show at the end of
Admiral Fargo's premier speech. I can't begin to tell you the
ordie pride I felt when John saluted the crowd.
The chapter went to his ranch in June and had a burger burn.
John is doing great. A couple of our hard chargers got up on
John's barn and repaired the roof. We are all looking forward to
his 93rd birthday party scheduled for 28 July 2001 at the
Coronado VFW.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
I am very proud of this chapter for the out of pocket
contributions they make to the San Diego community. Over the
last quarter this Chapter has provided over $350 in charitable
contributions to some very worthy causes brought
to the members by Jim Saxton. How can anyone turn down Jim.
Jim I am sure I speak for this wonderful chapter, Thanks for the
opportunity to shine.
our highway walk was completed the same day we all went to
John Finn's ranch for the burger burn. We had a very good
turnout and by the time we were done our stretch of road was the
cleanest on I-8 East.
CHAPTER EIGHT ORDIE PICNIC
It keeps getting bigger and better every year. At one point
there was more than 130 present. Everyone seemed to have a
blast. Special thanks goes out to Chapter 74's President Mike
Lafuente and the Weaponeers of STENNIS for all the food and
financial support they provided making this years picnic a
complete success. By the way the EIGHT BALLERS are already
preparing for next year's picnic. All area ordies are invited to
help us plan and pull off next year's event. Just come to our
meeting.
AAO CONVENTION
It is worth repeating. Questions about the convention can be
forwarded to JJ La Maitre as he has got a very good handle on
taking care of us all. He receives his mail at PO Box 710273,
Santee California 92072-0273. His telephone number is 619
562-8492. Or if you prefer send e-mail to contact@aaordies.org. Please
help us help you make this year's convention most enjoyable.
FARWELL SAN DIEGO
It is with a heavy heart that I leave all my friends and
fellow ordies associated with Chapter EIGHT. They truly are the
classiest group I have ever known. Please keep the Sp] . rit
of taking care of other over self your guiding light. No one
does it better.
For Chapter TWENTY-ONE: Looking forward to joining your fine
organization, and assisting your Chapter in anyway I can.
IYAOYAS Y'all
Marty Cobb
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Auxiliary to the Association of Aviation
Ordnancemen (AAAO)
We are happy to announce that embroidered Auxiliary Logo
shirts are now available! You can order a white, red, black, or
royal blue polo style shirt for $40.00. Or you can have the
exact style, color, and size that you want - buy your own shirt
and send it to us - we'll have it embroidered and send it back
to you for only $25.00. We'll have a sample shirt and take
orders at convention, but you can order one now. Get complete
information by contacting the Memorabilia Committee Chair,
Patricia Castro, at contact@aaordies.org or by phone at
301-934-6029. Leave a message with your name and mailing address
and we'll send you an order form.
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