ISSUE #89                             Web Site: www.uss-sierra-vets.org                             JULY/AUGUST 2010
 

           Well boys and girls it's only about three months until we hold our reunion at Port-O-Call Hotel in Ocean City, NJ. We would like to again remind all to get your registration and hotel reservations in early. We would like to have a good showing from our shipmates from all over the USA, but especially like to see shipmates from New Jersey as well as New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland. This is the closest location for reunion we ever had for the aforementioned states. The registration and hotel reservation forms including the plan of the day are again published in this newsletter. We should all have a good time at the banquet and on the tours, especially the USS New Jersey.

          Please check your address on the envelope. If there is a year noted on it this indicates the last year your dues were paid. This is used merely as a reminder to have your membership status up to date.
        

 WELCOME ABOARD

PLAN OF THE DAY - USS SIERRA - 23rd REUNION
October 19, 20, & 21, 2010
PORT - O - CALL HOTEL
1510 Boardwalk
Ocean City, NJ 08226
Telephone: 609-399-8812 or 800-334-4546

NOTES

   1.   The deadline is September 19, 2010 for reunion prepayment, Port-O-Call room reservations and two were signed up. The banquet and will feature Prime Rib and Chicken Cordon Bleu.
    2.  Prior to September 19, 2010 the charge for the reunion, including hospitality room and banquet is $75 per person called after this date that charge is $85 per person. Banquet only is $27 per person. Also please bring a gift for the gift drawing, suggest spending $10 - $15. Something from your hometown or state. 

  Special Note: The 2010 Reunion Reservation Forms are available in PDF Format for printing. Click Here >> 2010 Reunion Forms

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: USS SIERRA VETERANS ASSOCIATION
MAIL TO: MALCOLM JONES
2613 W. HIGHWAY 83
MCALLEN, TX 78501
TELEPHONE: 956-343-3644

                                                                                     Date: __________________
Registration fee is $75.00 per person before September 19, 2010; after the 19th the fee is $85.00 per person; banquet only, $27.00. Please register the following for attendance at the 23rd reunion on October 19, 20, and 21, 2010 at the Port-O-Call Hotel, 1510 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226.

Name of shipmate _____________________________________ address _____________________________________
City _____________________ State __________ Zip _______ Phone ________________ Price$ _________________
Name of Spouse, Relative, Guest ______________________________________________ Price$ _________________
Tour #1: 10/20/2010 BB New Jersey / Philadelphia Tour    $73 per person No ____ X $73=Price$ _________________
Tour #2: 10/21/2010 Cape May WWII Tour                      $54 per person No ____ X $54=Price$ _________________
                                                                                                Annual Dues at $20.00            $ _________________
My check is enclosed for this total amount                                                                        Total $ _________________
Lobster House Choices: Soup: Clam Chowder ____
(Pick one entrée)           Lobster Salad Platter ____            Crab Cake Sandwich w/ French Fries _____

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_______________________________________ DETACH HERE ______________________________________

HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Mail to: PORT-O-CALL HOTEL, 1510 BOARDWALK, OCEAN CITY, NJ 08226
TELEPHONE: 609-399-8812 -334-4546

Dates: October 19, 20 and 21, 2010. Rate is $98.56 includes tax.
Room Type Request    Single _______________ Double _______________   Handicap ________________
                                                                          All Non Smoking Rooms

Please reserve _______ room(s) for ______ person(s).  Will arrive _______________ Depart ________________

Name(s) _______________________________________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________ City ____________________ State _______ Zip ___________

Arriving Time _______________________________ Check in time is 3:00 p.m.   Check out is 11)) a.m.

Credit Card Type ________ Card No. __________________________ Exp. Date ___________ CVV# ________

Meal Selection: Please indicate choice - Prime Rib ________   Chicken Cordon Bleu ___________

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SIERRA E-MAIL LIST

A LITTLE LIGHT HUMOR ?

             The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch. At the head of the table was a large pile of apple's. The nun made a note, and posted on the Apple tray: "Take only ONE. God is watching." moving further role of the lunch line, at the other end of the table was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies. The child had written a note, "Take all you want. God is watching the apples."

             A man was telling his neighbor, "I just bought a new hearing aid. It cost me $4000, but it state of the art. It's perfect." Really, answered the neighbor, "What kind is it?"
             "Twelve Thirty."

             ALL PUNS INTENDED:
             Two cannibals are eating a clown. "One says to the other, does this taste funny to you?"

              An invisible man marries and invisible woman. The kids were nothing to look at either.

              YOU KNOW YOU'RE GETTING OLDER........
              When your Dr. doesn't give you x-rays anymore but just hold you up to the light.
              When a sexy babe catches your fancy and your pacemaker opens the garage door nearest you.
              When you remember the Dead Sea was only sick. 
              You and your teeth don't sleep together.

              CREATIVE PUNS FOR "EDUCATED MINDS":
              The roundest knight at King Arthur's Roundtable was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from two much pi.
              She was only a whisky maker, but he loved her still.
              A rubber band pistol was confiscated from algebra class because it was a weapon of math disruption.

              WISDOM:
               "I wanted to be in atheist, but I gave it up. They have no holidays." -- Henny Youngman --
               "Don't worry about the world and ending today. It's already tomorrow in Australia. -- Unknown --
               "Have you noticed that all the people in favor of birth control are already born?" -- Benny Hill --
               "A man got to be believed in something. I believe I'll have another drink."  --W. C. Fields --

                 A new Publix Supermarket opened in Hudson, Florida. It as in automatic water mister to keep the produce fresh.
              Just before it goes on, you hear the distinctive sound of thunder and the smell of fresh rain.
              When you pass the mill cases, you hear cows moving and you experience the scent of fresh cut hay.
              In the meat department there is the own room of charcoal grilled steaks and barbecue sauce.
              In the liquor department, the fresh, clean, Chris Bell of tapped Miller light.
              When you approach the egg case, you hear Anne's clucking and crackle and the air is filled with the pleasing
               aroma of bacon and eggs frying.
              The bread department features the tantalizing smell of fresh-baked bread and cookies.
               I don't buy toilet paper there are anymore.

               PROVERBS:
               99 percent of all editions and give the rest of bad name.
               Support bacteria. They are only of that culture most people have.
               A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
               If you think nobody cares, try missing a couple of payments.
               OK, so what is the speed of dark?
               How much deeper would be ocean be without sponges?
               What happens if you get scared half to death.... Twice?
               Inside every older person is a younger person wondering, "What the hell happened?"
               light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

CREW'S NEWS

         E-mail from Joe Bateman (55-57), "just received my copy of the newsletter and I regret to inform you that I won't be able to attend the reunion. I finished a 14 day stay in the hospital due to leukemia complications. Right now I couldn't walk the length of the Sierra from that stem to stern. I don't know what the next few months holds for me. They tell me things will improve. I know everyone will enjoy the USS New Jersey. I went aboard her when they first opened her up to the public. I know I had better make next year's reunion because D.C. is in my wife's hometown. I wish everyone and is enjoyable reunion and hope to see you next year." (DPR: I responded that I hoped things would improve and get well soon so he'll be able to make the Washington DC reunion next year.)

          This from James L. McCalla (5963), "Enclosed $20.00 for dues to USS Sierra AD-18 Veterans Association. Aboard 06-59 to 11-63. can't make the reunion this year, maybe next."

          Rick Donahue (73-75), "here are my dues plus some catching up. Somehow paying my dues escapes me until I get a newsletter. The Bay City area is waiting for a final approval to have the USS Edison DD-946 here as a museum. It will be like the 'new' destroyers I worked on wall on the Sierra."

          Robert Simensen (76-79) writes, "Cannot attend this year's reunion; I have to cut back the schedule somewhat - 2008 USS Ajax AR6 and Norway relatives, 2009 USS Epperson DD-719 and family in California, 2010 USS Hector AR-7. going to set forward in a year now, getting too much to travel. Last Sierra was the one in Charleston decommissioning. Will try for next reunion."

          Malcolm received this from Mrs. Phyllis Bishop, widow of Leo Bishop (44-45), "I spoke to Mr. Romando and he told me to send you might check for the dinner at the reunion in October. I am so looking forward to it. It has been a while since I attended one."

  
TAPS

May they and all our departed shipmates rest in heavenly peace.

Respectively Submitted By
Daniel P. Romando
Secretary

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