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The Submarine Birthday Dinner / Holland Club Induction was held on Saturday 11 April. W all enjoyed a delicious meal, provided by Wendi’s Catering, that was arranged by shipmate Mark Rose, with able assists from wife Mimi and daughters Christina and Anna. BZ for another excellent event.

Shipmate Bill McCorkle was awarded a 70-year rocker for his Holland Club patch. The club will provide rockers for all members with 5-year multiples of membership in Holland Club.

Neither of our Holland Club inductees were able to attended the meeting. Shipmate John Fleitz is also a member of Toledo Base and will receive his induction ceremony there. Shipmate Ken Sewell had other commitments and was unable to attend.

Minutes and Photos of this event are posted on the website.

On Sat, March 7 2026,out Monthly meeting was held at the American Legion Post #239 in Worthington Ohio. Instead of the usual sandwiches and chips, this month we dined on "Paula Lombardo's Famous Sloppy Joes", Pasta Salad, Cole Slaw, Chips with Salsa/Guac and Brownies. Photos and Minutes for this event are posted. On Saturday March 14 The base pulled the float in the Dublin St. Patricks day Parade photos are posted. 

On Sat, Feb 7 2026,out Monthly meeting was held at the American Legion Post #239 in Worthington Ohio. Photos an Minutes for this event are posted.

The January meeting was held on Saturday the 3rd, New base officers were sworn in:

• Dave Hamel, Commander
• Tim Barker, Vice Commander
• Walt Fleak, Treasurer
• Dick Moore, Secretary

The meeting was held at the newly renovated American Legion Leasure-Blackston Post 239 in Worthington Ohio. Photos and Minutes of this meeting are posted on site.

We gathered for our traditional Christmas and Toys for Tots Dinner on December 6 at Hilliard Memorial VFW Post 4931, 2436 Walcutt Rd. Following the 17-1800 social hour, Commander Tim Barker called the meeting to order before the dinner with the salute to our flag and country. Chaplain Walt Fleak offered the invocation. The Tolling of Lost Submarines was done by Sharon Lloyd and Galin Brady. Commander Tim updated the progress of the Worthington American Legion remodel with the comment that it should be ready for the January meeting. We then enjoyed a delicious meal organized by Clutch Koogler. We had 26 members and 23 guests in attendance. After dinner, each member introduced themselves and their guest(s).
 

Secretary Dembo as Head of the election committee, announced the results of the Base Officer elections’ for 2026-2027. They are:

On 1 November the base held it's monthly meeting at the Hilliard VFW #4931 on Walcutt Rd. On 2 November we participated in the Delaware Veterans Day parade. We will also be in the Logan Veterans Day Parade Sunday November 9, 2025. Photos from the meeting and parade are posted.

Base Officer Elections in process. Please Vote by 22 Nov.

Our next meeting will also be at the Hilliard VFW and will be the Christmas Dinner and Toy Collection.

Columbus Base Meeting was held Saturday 4 October 2025, Twenty-Two members and guests present. The base float was at the Delaware County Fair, BZ to Dave Hamel. 

We will be in the Delaware Veterans Day parade Sunday November 2, 2025 and the Logan Veterans Day Parade Sunday November 9, 2025 check the calendar for times and locations. The Base's Christmas Dinner/Awards Celebration/Toys for Tots Collection will be at the Hilliard VFW #4931 check the calendar for times, locations and maps. 

Photos and Minutes of this event are Posted.

Columbus Base elections will be held next month. All offices are open. These are Base Commander, Vice Base Commander, Secretary, and Treasurer. Bill Anderson and Clutch will be the Election Committee. Get your nominations to Clutch, ASAP.

Columbus Base Held its monthly meeting on Saturday 12 July at American Legion Post #239 in Worthington Ohio. No photos were taken, Meeting Minutes are Posted.

Another reminder that base elections are this year, Please consider stepping up to run for a base office. New blood is needed ( the old blood is tired).

Navy Week was observed August 18-24 in Columbus Ohio. A small contingent of Crew members from the USS Columbus SSN-762 were in town to participate in the various activities planned for this week. The Columbus Base hosted the USS Columbus crew at a meet and greet at the American Legion Post #239 in Worthington Ohio.  Photos of this event are posted in our photo album. The Base participated in the Air Show at Rickenbacker Airport with the Sub Float staged on the tarmac.  Many contact cards were passed out to perspective member. Photos of this even are also posted in our photo album.