REUNION GROUP REPORT
MAY 2006
We are underway and on course for the 2006 USS Sproston Reunion in Branson, Missouri. We are looking forward to a good turnout. Branson really caters to military reunions and rolls out the red carpet for veterans.
2006 REUNION, BRANSON, MISSOURI--SEPTEMBER 13-17
We are going to be doing things a bit different this year. We are being assisted by Pam Brown and her organization called Gatherings Plus. Pam specializes in military reunions. We have spoken to a number of representatives of Destroyer groups who have worked with Pam and all the feedback has been very positive. We have booked a great hotel and have planned an interesting and fun itinerary. Pam will be handling ALL arrangements including hotel reservations. Everything you need to register is included here. Register for 2006 Sproston Reunion Itinerary for the 2006 Sproston Reunion
Information concerning the 2006 Reunion will continue to be posted on the Sproston web site. There is also a link to the Reunion web site which contains information concerning the Reunion and a list of all attendees that have registered. Shipmates can also join the Reunion Group by entering the required information on the website. You can now also submit change of address information via the website. A number of new photos have also been added the “Photo Gallery.
SHIP’S STORE
The following items are currently available:
Sproston Polo Shirts: M-L-XL $16.00; 2X AND 4X $18.00
Sproston logo cap $9.00 (COMING SOON EMBROIDERED CAP $21.00)
Navy regulation cap $11.00
Sproston patch $8.00
All prices include shipping
To order, send check or Money Order payable to Len Doran (Please do not send cash) to:
Len Doran 820 Bengal Rd. Neenah, WI 54956
For information you can email Len at: ldoran@new.rr.com Information is also available on our web site www.Sproston.com
TAPS
Since our last Report we have been notified of the passing of the following:
| Daniel Achtzehn | FC-2 | Korea | Leland "Bill" Sanford | SN | Korea |
| Nick Anelli | SF3 | WWII | Carl Stanglin | BT2 | Vietnam |
| Johnnie Poole | WT2 | WWII | B.K. Simmons | GM3 | Vietnam |
| Frank Tenore | WT | WWII | Betty Halase (Wife of John Halase, Treasurer Emeritus) |
May they rest in Peace. We extend our sincere sympathy to all family members.
NEW BOOK
Shipmate Harold “Bud” Kalosky has written an outstanding book titled Harms Way----Everyday. Using the ship’s logs, Bud has put together a very interesting account of the Sproston’s involvement in the Okinawa campaign during WWII. The book is available from PublishAmerica LLLP P.O. Box 151 Frederick, MD 21705 (301) 695-1707or 0nline at www.publishamerica.com
Please let us know when you move. We need your change of address notice……thanks!
Jim Marlatt, President
Email:
jrmarlatt@earthlink.net
Elmer Everidge,
Treasurer
Email:
tincan577@aol.com
Ken Landry,
Secretary
Email:
klandry341@comcast.net
Carol Landry,
Webmaster
Email:
cf9of12@comcast.net
John F. Halase, Jr. Treasurer Emeritus
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