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cliff · Joined: May 12, 2007 Posts: 68 Location: Dublin, Ohio

COLUMBUS BASE MEETING MINUTES

Birthday Dinner and Tolling Ceremony 7 APRIL 2018

The meeting was called to order at 1800 by Cmdr., Tim Barker.
Chaplain Walt Fleak conducted the invocation.
Welcome to all by Tim Barker.
There were 29 members and guests present.
Sharon Lloyd gave an update on Jim Tolson’s condition.
Tim mentioned that Bob Frier was unable to attend due to illness.
Cliff Dodson stated that Don Crinkey is still weak but doing better.

A delicious meal of meatloaf, chicken marsala, tossed salad, maple glazed carrots, and scalloped potatoes served. The bread was provided by Sharon Lloyd.

After the meal the base conducted the complete Tolling Ceremony. Jim “Clutch” Koogler read the names of the subs, Galin Brady worked the board showing where each sub was lost and John Bethea rang the bell for each sub.

When the Tolling Ceremony was completed then the submarine birthday cake was served.

50/50 drawing winners can be seen on the web site. Bill Dumbauld won the 50/50.

Also the base would like to thank George and Barbara Petershagen for their very generous donation of a beautiful Kentucky Derby basket. The basket contained two derby bonnets, pewter cups, Makers Mark whiskey and many other goodies. This wonderful gift was won by Linda Dodson.

Next Columbus Base meeting is May 5th at the American Legion Leasure-Blackston Post 239, 700 Morning Street, Worthington, OH 43085.

Thanks to everyone who helped with planning and setting up for another great Tolling Ceremony.

Closing prayer (Benediction) was given by Sharon Lloyd.

The meeting was adjourned and everyone pitched in for cleanup.

Submitted by Scott Steele Base Secretary

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