Volume 12, No. 2 May, 2001Committee:John Reynolds, President; Jack Timmons, Secretary/Treasurer; Al Jefferis, Assistant Secretary; Jerry Craig, Reunion 01 Chairman; Jack Connery, Newsletter Editor; Ken Noble, Web Master
From the PresidentI just came from seeing the movie "Pearl Harbor". I suppose most of you have seen it by now. The movie, among other things, brought home to me just what a bad shape our Navy was in after the Pacific Fleet was almost completely destroyed. However, in spite of the fact that we were in such bad shape, the country and the navy put its shoulder to the wheel and came back to prove it was the greatest navy in the world, As Admiral Yamamoto put it, "We have only awakened a sleeping giant". As we meet each year to celebrate our ships reunion, it's more than just a party; its a time to share our stories and remember with pride the role our ship played in being part of the greatest navy in the world. John Reynolds New Members (Since November)Kenneth Cushman MM3 (61-65) Pensacola, FL TapsJohn A. McCamont, LCDR (61-63), Sept. 23, 2000, Kelso, W Incorporation Status NearerArticles of Incorporation have been signed by the president and secretary/treasurer and filed with the state of California, asking that the Topeka Reunion Association be recognized as a California non-profit corporation. Upon incorporation, all property held by the association will become irrevocably dedicated to charitable purposes and no net income or assets of the corporation can benefit a director, officer or any member thereof. In addition, the association cannot carry on propaganda, attempt to influence legislation, or support a candidate for public office. The association must also apply to the Internal Revenue Service for federal tax exempt status under Section 501©(19) of the Internal Revenue code. When all is completed, one of the benefits to both the association and its members is that donations to the association will be tax deductible. Moving? Moved?
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