OUR MISSION We help create remembrances that reflect the unique values, character and traditions of the families we serve.That is our passion, that is our purpose, that is our promise. Guaranteed.
From all of us to each of you, we wish you a Hauʻoli Lā Hānau!
John C. Brandes James F. Caldwell Jr. Raymond E. Engle Christopher C. Gaines Paul T. Jurcsak Roderick Riessen Michael Rodriguez Jeffrey M. Snider Timothy Sparks Richard S. Taltavall Robert W. Wasson
2022 is an Election Year. The Following National Officer Positions and Requirements for Office Are Available: SECOND CALL FOR NOMINATIONS.
National Commander: Nominees for National Commander must have completed at least two years as a voting member of the Board of Directors by the time they take office as National Commander.
National Senior Vice Commander: Nominees for Senior Vice-Commander must have completed at least two years as a Member of the Board of Directors and must certify that they have or will develop a working familiarity of the USSVI bookkeeping software (QuickBooks).
National Junior Vice Commander: Nominees for Junior Vice-Commander must have completed at least two years as a Member of the Board of Directors.
National Treasurer: Must be a Regular member in good standing and Nominees for National Treasurer must have some experience in bookkeeping, certify that they have, or will develop a working knowledge of the USSVI approved bookkeeping software (QuickBooks), use the USSVI approved software as part of his/her duties as National Treasurer, and cannot change to another software package without the Board of Director’s approval.
National Secretary: Must be a Regular member in good standing.
Regional Director: Must be a member in good standing of a Base within the Region. The Nominee must be currently serving or has served as a Regional Director, District Commander or Base Officer.
Note: All nominations must be sent to the Nominations Committee Chairman on or before March 1st, 2022. The nomination is accompanied by a letter from the Nominee indicating his willingness to accept the nomination and willingness to serve if elected. The Nomination Letter includes details of the nominee’s qualifications in less than one hundred (100) words.
The 2022 Nominations Committee Chairman is IPNC John E. Markiewicz, e-mail is markiewiczjohn4@gmail.com.
Shipmates, The USSVI Western Region Roundup which is scheduled for April 25 – 29 2022 at the Silver Legacy Resort and Casino, in Reno, Nevada has added two new events. A Submarine Movie Night and a Western Line Dancing Instruction session. Our online Registration and Payment system makes short work of the process. Register Online Today.
We are also looking for Bases and individuals to help us by Sponsoring the event. For a $50 Sponsor Fee we feature your Base logo on our website and print it on the Swag Bags. Become a Sponsor.
As always, the goal of the Roundup is to provide a way for all Submariners to gather for their mutual benefit and enjoyment. We look forward to seeing you there.
Registration for this year’s National Convention in Buffalo at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo, Two Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, New York, 14202 is NOW OPEN! We have a group rate of $119.00 per night per room. The cut-off date for the Room Block is July 31, 2022. Reservations made after this date may be made at the Convention rate based on room availability.
This year’s registration will be a little different than in the past. You may go directly to the National Convention website, ussviconvention.org/2022/ and click on the convention registration button, instead of going to a pdf as in the past, you will go to a new page that will allow you to complete your reservation online and pay by credit card, PayPal or check.
The “landing page” will give you information concerning the convention and Covid and identification protocols for entry into Canada. Please be sure to read this information.
There are two simple pages to enter information on. On the first page is the events/dinners/tours you want to go to and the number that will attend. On the second page you will fill out all of your personal information, emergency contact and select entrée for the awards banquet and size for your souvenir T-shirt if you selected that option.
You will then have the option of paying with a credit card now or by mailing in a check.
You will be able to immediately print out your itinerary and it will also be sent directly to your email.
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