USSVI News | December 27, 2023

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USSVI News | December 28, 2023

Shipmates,

The website for the 2024 Convention in Cleveland is up and running. For complete information on the Convention, Go to the website, www.ussvi.org, click on “Visitors”, and then click on “2024 National Convention”, or you may go directly by clicking on https://subvetconvention.org.

Below, please read the welcome invitation letter from Cod Base Convention Chairman, Bill Synk.

Greetings,

I would like to extend a warm invitation to all USSVI SubVets, Associates, Speakers, and Vendors wishing to attend the National USSVI Conference in Cleveland, Ohio hosted by USSVI CODBASE.

The Convention will be taking place on August 19th to the 24th 2024 at The Rockside Embassy Suites located at 5800 Rockside Woods Blvd N, Independence, Ohio 44131.

This Conference will have all the usual meetings and hospitality you are accustomed to, but we have also put together some great events to make your stay an even more memorial experience. We will provide numerous events and day trips for all to enjoy.

Cleveland and the surrounding Lake Front area have a multitude of interesting attractions to experience. The greater Cleveland area is one of the best Convention locations in the nation. Museums, historic sites, casinos, Science Centers ,The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and The USS COD are all here for you to explore and enjoy.

All the CODBASE members are looking forward to celebrating this special occasion with you and while you are making unforgettable memories together.

We hope that you will be able to attend this event because we are sure it will be a memorable one.

Thank you for considering our invitation, and we look forward to seeing you in Cleveland in 2024.

Sincerely,

Bill Synk
USSVI 2024 National Convention Chairman
USSVI CODBASE Cleveland, Ohio

USSVI News | December 21, 2023

Shipmates,

I regret to have to inform you that Immediate Past National Commander Wayne Standerfer has been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. Wayne is undergoing tests and will see the oncologist after the tests are completed. The prognosis of those test results will determine the possible treatment options and course of action.

Please do not call Wayne, as he and the family need this personal time. I will provide any updates as they become available to me.

Please keep Wayne and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Respectfully,
Bill Andrea
National Commander

USSVI News | December 1, 2023

Shipmates,

As 2024 is an election year for National Officer and Region Directors, the nominations for these offices are now being accepted by the Nominations Committee Chair, PNC John Markiewicz, markiewiczjohn4@gmail.com . Article XIII section 1 of the C&B as shown below explains the process:

ARTICLE XIII – BIENNIAL ELECTIONS

Section 1. NOMINATIONS

A. Elections for National Office shall occur in even numbered years. Any member in good standing may nominate any other member in good standing for any elected National Office, provided that:

1. The qualifications for National Office are in accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws, and the nomination is accompanied by a letter from the Nominee indicating his/her willingness to accept the nomination to serve, if elected.

2. The Nomination Letter includes details of the Nominee’s qualifications in less than one hundred (100) words.

3. The Nomination is received by the Nomination Committee Chair on or by March 1st or one hundred (100) days prior to the ABM, whichever is earlier.

For Regional Directors, please reference Article XIII, Section 5, as shown below:

Section 5. BIENNIAL ELECTION FOR REGIONAL DIRECTORS

A. Regional Director’s Elections shall be held in the even numbered years in conjunction with the National Election as part of the National Ballot.

B. Members in good standing can only vote for the Regional Director in the Region in which his/her Primary Base is located.

C. Any regular member in good standing of a Base within a Region may nominate any other regular member residing within the same Region and in good standing for Regional Director of that region, provided that:

1. The Nominee is currently serving or has served as a Regional Director, District or Base Officer.

2. The nomination is accompanied by a letter from the Nominee indicating they have read and understand the requirements of the position and indicating his/her willingness to accept the nomination and willingness to serve, if elected.

3. The Nomination Letter shall include details of the Nominee’s qualifications in one hundred (100) words or less.

4. Nominations must be sent to the National Nomination Committee’s Chairman on or by March 1st of the election year.

D. Any Regional Director vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the National Commander within ninety (90) days of the vacancy.

E. In the case of a newly Region, the Election Master shall then conduct a special election within ninety (90) days of its creation, the term of which shall run through the completion of the current Region election cycle.

v/r
Bill Andrea
National Commander

COS News | November 30, 2023

Ninety-four-year-old Frank Tammaro was one of eight veterans and 53 seniors who lived in the Island Shores Senior Residence in New York City when they were abruptly evicted to make room for the city’s influx of illegal aliens.

Despite the inconvenience, Tammaro and his fellow seniors were repeatedly assured that the facility was only temporarily being closed to switch hands to new management, which would likely reopen a senior residence. However, they soon discovered that it was a lie.

Read Full Story HERE.

The Sentinel | November 29, 2023

Officials at a Veterans Affairs facility in Lexington, Kentucky, replaced a Bible exhibited as part of a display meant to honor imprisoned and missing service members with a blank journal after threats of “federal litigation” from a self-described religious freedom group.

Read Full Story HERE.

November 20, 2023

Navy Athletics and Under Armour unveiled the 2023 Army-Navy game uniform today that will honor the Silent Service, the U.S. Submarine Force, its families and supporting personnel on December 9th at the 124th playing of the Army-Navy Game presented by USAA at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. 

Kickoff is set for 3 PM and the game will be televised nationally by CBS.

Read Full Story HERE.