HVRC BULLETIN BOARD
NEWS HAPPENINGS and UPDATES
2019 Annual Report Minutes (Pending approval)
2019 President's Message
PRESIDENTS REFLECTIONS:
Another great 48th Reunion in Norfolk Virginia the place where many started our Navy carrier career some 50 – 70 years ago.
This year our Skippers Ken and Dolly Schroyer did a great job of hosting the Reunion. ”KUDOS” to them for all their hard work and those who pitch in to help. We had well over 100 in attendance with many family members also attending.
The hospitality recovery room was large and full of shipmates and all their sea stories. We had five new members come aboard and join the crew this year “WELCOME ABOARD”
Our Skipper had two great tours for us. The first tour was to Colonial Williamsburg which reminds us by connecting to our past in the 1700’s a must to see. Our second bus tour was the Navy Base and Navy piers where the “Valley” birthed. Several aircraft carriers were tied up and was reminisce of our times there. Then onto the Nautical Museum where we saw the Naval History and went aboard the Battleship USS Wisconsin BB64.
Saturday began with the steering committee meeting for the officers followed by general meeting for all hands. Meanwhile the ladies went on a tour of the Botanical Gardens and the Outlet Mall. Saturday evening banquet started by Secretary/Treasurer Ed Thomas Piping Attention on Deck as the Navy Color Guard Presented Colors as we all said the pledge of allegiance and sang “God Bless America”
The banquet was a sit-down dinner in the beautiful seaside ballroom with view of the bay, who cared the chicken, beef and salmon was more important. The highlight of the evening was to honor our shipmates who served in the Korean War.
Awards were to be presented to each by Lt. Commander “Jerry Miller” and two posthumously to the son and daughters of the two deceased Korean War shipmates. There was a standing ovation of appreciation By All!
The raffle and attendance prizes were drawn. A short Navy skit by Chatterbox and Elena Koshivaki. The banquet ended with our President Ron Andrews singing “Happy Trails” till we meet again next year in “New Orleans”.
2019 Steering Committee Meeting
HAPPY VALLEY REUNION CLUB
Minutes of the Happy Valley Reunion Club Steering Committee Meeting
Held in Norfolk VA. September 21st, 2019
The Steering Committee Meeting was called to order at 9:00 hours, Ron Andrews
(President) presiding. Members present:
Ron Andrews, President
Ed Thomas, Secretary/Treasurer
Dave Manchester, Webmaster/Historian,
Pete Koshivaki, East VP
Jim Purviance, Central VP
Peter Allen, West Coast VP
Jerry Miller, Former Skipper
Paul Adair, Former Skipper
John Thomas, Former Skipper
The financial report was read by Ed Thomas. An Audit of the Books was taken prior to the meeting by two members in good standing and approved by Ron Andrews. A motion to accept as written was made, seconded and approved.
Minutes of the 2018 steering committee’s meeting in Branson MO were read by Ed Thomas. A motion to accept them as written was made, seconded and approved.
NEW BUSINESS
We discussed next year’s reunion to be held in New Orleans, LA, Sept 16-20.The location of the Spring Hill hotel and its surrounding were described and we discussed possible tour venues. The banquet will be a buffet featuring local foods.
We discussed the merits of raising the dues. A motion was made to increase the dues to $45 for six years, seconded and approved.
We discussed using comped rooms from the hotel as bidding items in the raffle. We decided this was the president’s call and did not require approval from the committee.
Dave Manchester brought up the issue of website support. He is concerned how long he can do the task and there is no backup plan. We agreed to use TechnoResources when Dave feels a transition is necessary.
Ron Andrews brought up the ships store. He is overwhelmed with other tasks and the ships store needs someone else to run it. There were no volunteers! Several people were to consider the job after talking to Ron privately.
Tentatively the 2021 reunion will be in Las Vegas, NV.
OLD BUSINESS
We continue to leave the issue of joining others ships groups to the future. We feel our attendance is sufficient to continue alone.
GENERAL DISCUSSION
None.
A motion to adjourn was made, seconded and approved at 09:57
2019 Annual Report Minutes Pending approval
HAPPY VALLEY REUNION CLUB
Minutes of the Happy Valley Reunion Club Annual Regular Meeting
Held in Norfolk VA on Septembet 21st 2019
Roll Call
The General Membership Meeting was called to order at 10:00 hours. Ron Andrews
presiding.
Pledge of allegiance and prayer.
We were led by Ron Andrews in the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer by Tommie
James.
Introduction of officers:
Ron Andrews, President
Pete Koshivaki, Vice President, East Coast
Jim Purviance, Vice President Central
Peter Allen, Vice President West Coast
Ed Thomas, Secretary/Treasurer
Dave Manchester, Webmaster/Historian
Jerry Miller former skipper
Paul Adair former shipper
John Thomas former skipper
Ted and Tommy James honorary Chaplin
Jim Felver,historian,Absent
Introduction of members, with 57 attending. There were five new members
The Minutes from the 2018 general meeting were read by secretary/treasurer Ed Thomas. A motion was made to accept the minutes as
written. This was seconded and passed by majority vote.
The financial report was presented by Ed Thomas. An audit of the books was taken prior to the meeting by two members in good standing and approved by Ron Andrews. A motion to accept as presented was and passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
The available details of our next meeting in New Orleans were presented. A show of hands that believed they would attend was taken. Nearly all are in.
Notified members of dues increase effective with renewals after the reunion.
OLD BUSINESS
The 2021 Reunion will be in Las Vegas, NV. And our skipper will be Mark Uslan.
Adjourn
A motion to adjourn was made, seconded and approved at 10:45 hours.
2018 Annual Report Minutes Approved
2018 President's Message
PRESIDENTS REFLECTIONS:
Another successful “Happy Valley Reunion”. Our 47th that was November 7 – 11, 2018 Veterans Week in Branson, MO. Kudos to Jerry and Mary Beth Miller our skippers. They did an outstanding job of Hosting the hospitality room from start to finish, and the trips they chose were outstanding!
Our trips started with a scenic cruise on Lake Taneycomo and White River. Our lunch was provided. Follow by a short stop in the Historic Town of Branson for shopping at the 5 and dime store. That evening a “power point” presentation by our Skipper Jerry Miller on the “Modern Navy”. Finished off the day with an evening at Hospitality Room.
Next day’s trip was to “The College of the Ozarks” The students work within the school to pay for their tuition. There are over one hundred jobs on campus to choose from. We had dinner in their beautiful dinning room. The food was prepared by students and served by students.
Next day’s trip was at the “Top of the Rock”. We had our fun driving the trail in the golf carts on the famous grounds that belong to owner of the Bass Pro Shop.
Ladies went shopping downtown and enjoyed lunch that was provided by the HVRC Reunion Club.
A great time at the Banquet with Raffle Ticket Prizes and engaging time with each other.
Sunday was “Veterans Day Parade”. We had two busloads in our decorated buses. Our Shipmates carried our banners along the parade route with thousands of spectators lining the parade route. They saluted all of us and we threw candy. It was a real sight to behold, we had a parade.
Farewells on Monday morning. See you in Norfolk Va.
2018 Annual Report Minutes Approved
HAPPY VALLEY REUNION CLUB
Minutes of the Happy Valley Reunion Club Annual Regular Meeting
Held in Branson Missouri, November 10, 2018
Roll Call
The General Membership Meeting was called to order at 10:00 hours. Ron Andrews
presiding.
Pledge of allegiance and prayer.
We were led by Ron Andrews in the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer by Tommie
James.
Introduction of officers:
Ron Andrews, President
Pete Koshivaki, Vice President, East Coast
Jim Purviance, Vice President Central
Peter Allen, Vice President West Coast
Ed Thomas, Secretary/Treasurer Absent
Webmaster/Historian, Dave Manchester Absent
Skipper Jerry Miller
Introduction of members, with 46 attending. There were two new members
The Minutes from the 2017 general meeting were read by Mike McGuire for
secretary/treasurer Ed Thomas. A motion was made to accept the minutes as
written. This was seconded and passed by majority vote.
The financial report was presented by Mike McGuire for Ed Thomas. An Audit of
the Books was taken prior to the meeting by C.P.A. Mary Jo Norman and approved
by Ron Andrews. A motion to accept as presented was and passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
The inclusion of immediate family members as associate members was discussed.
Many felt this would help identifying deceased members. A motion was made and
seconded for the inclusion and was approved unanimously.
Jim Felver volunteered for the position of club Historian and was accepted by
unanimous vote.
OLD BUSINESS
Jim Purviance presented the new Banner he volunteered to investigate at the last
meeting. He donated it to the club and did an excellent job!
The next reunion will be in Norfolk Va. And our skipper
will be Ken Schroyer
The 2020 reunion will be in New Orleans, La. And our skipper
will be Edmond Camarelle
The 2021 Reunion will be in Las Vegas, Nv. And our
skipper will be Mark Uslan.
Adjourn
A motion to adjourn was made, seconded and approved at 10:45 hours.
2018 Steering Committee Meeting
HAPPY VALLEY REUNION CLUB
Minutes of the Happy Valley Reunion Club Steering Committee Meeting
Held in Branson, Mo. November 10, 2018
The Steering Committee Meeting was called to order at 9:30 hours, Ron Andrews
(President) presiding. Members present:
Ron Andrews, President
Pete Koshivaki, Vice President, East Coast
Ed Thomas, Secretary/Treasurer ( Absent)
Webmaster/Historian, Dave Manchester (absent)
Pete Koshivaki, East VP
Jim Purviance, Central VP
Peter Allen, West Coast VP
Skipper, Jerry Miller
Paul Adair, Former Skipper
Previous skipper, John Thomas
Previous skipper, Earl Gipe
Chaplin, Tommie James (honorary)
The financial report was read by Mike McGuire for Ed Thomas. An Audit of the
Books was taken prior to the meeting by C.P.A. Mary Jo Norman and approved by
Ron Andrews. A motion to accept as written was made, seconded and approved.
Minutes of the 2017 steering committees meeting in Colorado Springs were read by
Mike McGuire for Ed Thomas. A motion to accept them as written was made,
seconded and approved.
NEW BUSINESS
We discussed joining the USS Boxer for reunions, with no agreement. We agreed on
Norfolk Va, New Orleans, La, and Las Vegas, Nv. As the sites for the next three
reunions. To help declining membership it was proposed immediate family members
be allowed to become associate members and continue after active member passes.
OLD BUSINESS
The banner Jim Purviance agreed to pursue is complete and he will present it at
the general meeting
GENERAL DISCUSSION
None.
A motion to adjourn was made, seconded and approved at 09:57
2018 Treasurer's Report
TREASURER REPORT 2017
| 2017 | 2018 | |
| Savings | $25,096 | $25,103 |
| Checking | $ 7,244 | $ 6,192 |
| Total Assets | $32,340 | $31,295 |
| NET ($) Year-to-Date -$1,045 | ||
Fellow shipmates,
The state of our club is continuing to decline. The youngest possible member is now 67. This year our member losses greatly exceeded renewals and new members. Unfortunately, there is no reason to expect this trend to improve. We now have 416 total members, more than 40 of which do not have addresses. Our books were audited in October by a CPA and found to be order and compliance with our tax exempt status. The annual tax statement was filed with the IRS and our exempt status was reaffirmed.