Volume 55
To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives while voluntarily serving in submarine warfare in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country. That their dedication, deeds and supreme sacrifice be a constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishments. To further promote and keep alive the spirit and unity that existed among submarine crewmen during World War II. To promote sociability general welfare and good fellowship among our members. To pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States of America and it’s constitution.
1. Bowfin Pearl Harbor Base
Bowfin Meeting – Bowfin Meeting – We conducted our February meeting at Clean Sweep Bar, Lockwood Hall. The following members attended – COB Gary Johnson, Secretary Brett Kulbis, Treasurer Carl Tatro, George Barlett, Hap Belisle, Rodney Boucher, David Danby, Dan Del Monte, Karl Dye, Paul Ferguson, Nelson Greer, Gary Grisham, Ace Parker, Crichton Roberts, Tim Seipp, Wade Thode, and Joe Winzenried.
Welcomed Guests – Dorothy Brown, Nancy Kreis, Sandra Parker, Johanna Vacerro, Renee Ferguson, William Thode, and Frank Diaz. Mahalo to Gary Grisham for bring Subway sandwiches for the meeting.
Binnacle List – Please keep the following members and their families in your good thoughts and prayers: Paul Jurcsak who fell and shattered his shoulder, Charlie and Linda Womack, and Chris Cunha.
Bowfin Scholarship Fundraiser – On Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m., the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum and Battleship Missouri Memorial will co-host a one-night only exclusive “sneak peek” at the local nightlife during the wartime years. This will fund the Bowfin Scholarship. General Admission Tickets ($30) can be purchased in advance at: https://tickets.pearlharborhistoricsites.org/webstore/shop/viewitems.aspx?cg=eventsbo&c=bosl.
We voted to donate $1,000 to the Bowfin Scholarship Fund.
Eagle Scout Project – The project to repair the picnic tables and benches at the USS Parche Memorial Park by Boy Scout Vincent Warr has been approved by NAVFAC. Repairs are scheduled to be conducted the weekend of 17-18 February. In additional support Bowfin Pearl Harbor Base will be providing lunch.
Pearl Harbor Submarine Officers’ Spouses’ Association – The PHSOSA Golf Tournament Fundraiser has been cancelled. We voted to allow them to keep our $1,000 (Nautilus Level) donation.
USSVI Award Season Opens – The 2024 awards season opens on 1 February. Dates to remember:
FEBRUARY 1: Award Nomination period opens and all USSVI Members in good standing submit Award nominations to the National Awards Chair.
APRIL 30: All Award nominations must be received by the National Awards Chair at the close of business on this date.
MAY 5: The National Awards Chair submits nominations to the respective Award on Committee Chair for evaluation, voting and selection of recipients.
2024 USSVI Awards Manual
Hauʻoli Lā Hānau! Bowfin Birthdays for the month of February.
Bowfin Holland Club Members
Base Officers & Staff
Commander | Vice Commander |
Secretary | Treasurer |
Chief of the Boat | Storekeeper |
Base Committees
USSVI Committee | Aloha Committee |
Boy Scout Troop 97 | Boat Sponsorship Program |
Binnacle List |
This Month in Base History
2011 – Established Stanley K. Nicholls Award – awarded to the Base Member who, by his personal individual efforts and participation during the preceding years contributed the most to the advancement and embodiment of the USSVI Creed and Agenda, and by his dedicated service and support to the Bowfin Base Pearl Harbor and his fellow Submarine Veterans exemplifies the meaning and spirit of the word, “Shipmate.”
2011 – Base begins efforts to produce a plaque for the USS Growler, the Hawaii State Boat, to place at the Arizona Memorial.
1986 – Members encouraged to write Congress in opposition to turning Fort DeRusy land over to the State of Hawaii.
2. U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc.
USSVI Officers & Staff
USSVI National Commander | USSVI Western Region Director |
USSVI Western District 6 Commander | USSVI Office Manager |
3. Information of Interest
VA News Releases
Defense News – Early Bird
4. Still On Patrol
Tolling of the bells for boats lost in the month of January.
5. Important Links
Bowfin Base Pearl Harbor
Plan of the Day
Bowfin Pearl Harbor Base Photo Album
USSVI Bowfin Base Facebook (Like Us, Follow Us and Share with your shipmates)
Past Bowfin Base Eblasts
Friends of the Submarine Memorial Chapel Facebook (Like Us, Follow Us and Share with your shipmates)
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
American Submariner Magazine
Pearl Harbor Dolphin Store (Your one stop shop for submarine merchandise.)
6. Submarine Humor
7. Submariners Prayer
Our mailing address is:
USSVI Bowfin Base Pearl Harbor
94-219 Wehena Place
Waipahu, Hawaii 96797
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