| sioning in San Francisco. Members of the unit
attended a reception for the crew and enjoyed talking with them and comparing
duties. We have increased our unit by four (two new, two transfers). The total
membership is now 62.
COAST GUARD
CUTTERS
Unit # 92 (CA)
– Gayl Hoffmaster wishes to thank all the wonderful people, WAVES and SPARS, who
sent her cards on her 94th birthday. Cards from all over the United States
remembered the unit’s oldest SPAR senior. Laura Borsten, one of the original
WAVES who entered in 1942, passed away in West Lost Angeles. Jan Macauley, SPAR
officer, friend of Laura’s, represented the WAVES and the SPARS at the services.
Laura’s husband and family were very appreciative. September 6th, a picnic
luncheon was held at Connie Warwick’s home. WAVES and SPARS joined in for
a lovely day.
WAVES OF THE WASATCH
Unit # 93 (UT) – The unit met at the DAV building in Salt Lake. Annie
Barker related her experiences in the Navy. Annie was a drill instructor
at Hunter and later became a medic. She worked at the Long Beach Naval Hospital.
While in the Reserves, she went out on rescue missions in a helicopter. At 4
feet, 11 inches tall, Annie can also drive a semi-truck. Such an interesting
story for her to share!
SEMWAVES
Unit # 101 (MI) -Besides camaraderie, the unit has established a "Sox
Fund" for the veterans at the local Veterans Hospital. Money is placed in a jug
at each meeting and is donated to the hospital for that specific purpose. The
unit’s hospital volunteers are always on the lookout to see special veterans'
needs are met. November 1st, the unit hosted the 17th Annual All Service Women's
Meeting. Coast Guard Commanding Officer, Lt. Patricia T. Mitrowski, was the
guest speaker. |
GREEN MOUNTAIN WAVES
Unit #109 (VT) – The regular meeting of the unit was held 1
October at Bickfords, Brattleboro, VT. Favors to be given to veterans will be
made at the 3 December meeting at Saxton River Inn. A spring luncheon with
members of Unit # 113 was discussed.
GREEN MOUNTAIN GIRLS
Unit #113 (VT) – The last meeting of the year was held 25 October at
the American Legion Post # 59 in Waterbury. The VFW Post Chaplain spoke about
the WWII Memorial dedication trip being planned for all VT WWII veterans.
OCEAN STATE WAVES
Unit # 118 (RI) – The unit was treated to a private tour of the AEGIS
Guided Missile Destroyer USS Chafee on 13 October. The ship arrived at Newport
under the guidance of women selected from the crew. There are 62 young women in
a crew of over 300. Ginny and Frank Hanson hosted a party for over 50 at their
home after the tour – half were unit members and half were "Chafee" women.
Everyone had a marvelous time and many future friendships were born. Over 5,000
guests, (20 from Unit # 118) attended the commissioning on 18 October. The USS
Chafee is assigned to Destroyer Squadron 31 and will be home ported in Pearl
Harbor, Hawaii. The Hawaii Unit #131 has been notified and hopefully will be
there to greet them when they arrive.
LAKE ERIE WAVES
Unit # 128 (OH) – Five unit members were present at the Dedication of
the monument at the Ohio Western Reserve National cemetery. Members of WAVES
National units of Ohio for all sea service women who served donated it. December
6th is the date of next meeting and Christmas party at Valley Wood Country Club.
NA NALU O’HAWAII
Unit # 131 (HI)
- Plans were made for our Christmas party, to be held in the Sam Snead
Restaurant, at the Navy- Marine Corps golf course. Students from the Hawaii
Pacific University are working on a project and will be at our next meeting to
interview us all about our service experiences. The Historian was asked to |
bring in all our memorabilia to show them at that
meeting. We were represented at the November 11th Veterans Day services at
Kaneohe Veterans Cemetery and at the National Cemetery of the Pacific at
Punchbowl. A donation was made to WAVES National in memory of Laura Jacks, our
past president, who passed away August 25th.
CALIFORNIA SO. COAST
WAVES Unit #132 (CA) - In June, the unit confirmed Dawn Rook
as President to complete unexpired term of Becky Ricker. Members Elizabeth
McKown and Barbara Kellogg hosted the unit's September luncheon meeting at
Regents Point, Irvine, and showcased their collections of ceramic and glass-made
handiworks. It was followed by a demonstration of Chinese Brush Painting by Fran
Strickler. The unit will close 2003 with a December Holiday luncheon in San Juan
Capistrano and host Camp Pendleton Marines who will pick up the unit's
contributions to their TOYS for TOTS campaign.
CHEROKEE ROSE
Unit # 139 (GA) – Seven members plus eight supporters attended the
regional meeting at the Heartbreak Hotel in Memphis where several of us had
pictures taken with Elvis. We visited his home. Thanks, Memphis Belles
hostesses. It was fun! The unit is donating bundles of socks to veterans as well
as comfort items for VA admitting kits.
TIDEWATER TIDAL
WAVES
Unit # 152 (VA) – September brought Hurricane Isabel who hit the area
hard leaving many unit members without power for days. A few members had homes
damaged, one hit by the numerous fallen trees. The unit marched in the Veteran's
Day Parade in Virginia Beach with their Iraqi Freedom War heroes carrying the
flags! Congratulations to Kathy Goodall (recently returned from Kuwait) who made
Chief! Unit VP SKCM Mary Freeman presented Kathy with her Chief's hat with unit
members and Kathy's family proudly watching. |
