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April 17, 2008
The room price for the reunion hotel in Niagara Falls is $85 per night. I mistakenly typed in $89 in the reunion packet that I mailed. Also, Skybus Airlines has gone bankrupt so it is no longer an option to fly in to Niagara Falls. Buffalo International is the closest airport.
Jim Shaftic jimbo817@sbcglobal.net
Thanks,
JIm
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March 24, 2008
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I have just learned of the passing of two shipmates who have attended a reunion. They are Sam Ognibene, FT2 50-54, and John Arcuri, GM3 54-56. We extend our sympathy to their families.
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May 2, 2007:
As of April 30, 23 shipmates have reserved their Hotel room for the Corry reunion in Gettysburg. You need to make your reservation by Sept. 10 to make sure that you can get a room. The National Apple Festival is going on in Gettysburg at the same time as the Corry reunion and rooms will be at a premium, so book your room now.
Jim Shaftic, Sec'y Corry Assn. jimbo817@sbcglobal.net
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Greetings Shipmates,
I am pleased to be able to inform you that The USS Forrest Sherman DD-931 has a new home! The Calvert County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously today to extend an invitation to the Foundation to locate the ship in Solomons Island, Maryland. They further voted to request the land for the project from the Navy immediately. In addition they voted to fund a feasibility study that will be required for the project. I will let you know of our time line in the next week or so. In the mean time, its full speed ahead!
Santa came early this year!
Best,
Kurt, Note: Summited by R Palmer
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Mr. William Bishop,
My name is Patricia M. Godwin and I was hoping to get in touch with you to find out if you knew my Father, Max E. Godwin RDSN. He was a Radarman during the same time you were stationed on the USS Corry. I have a photo of him and six other sailors, all recognizable. If you knew my Father please contact me:
Patricia M. Godwin
786 E. Park Ave.
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 732-9110
pgodwin10@cox.net
I would really like to find out who these other men are. My Father passed away 14 Sep 04, and was buried in Buckeye, AZ with full Military honors. We were from Texas.
Thank you for your time in this matter.
Patty Godwin
US Army (Ret. Medic)
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May 7, 2006; NEWS LETTER AND REUNION INFO: I have mailed 180 news letters and reunion packets as of this date. If you did not receive a copy and want it, email me at jimbo817@sbcglobal.net and I will send it to you.
Jim Shaftic, Sec'y. USS Corry Assn.
January 23, 2006: Notice: Please your Corry dues to the new treasurer, Mario Pittore, 81 Oakdale Rd., Stamford, CT 06906
NOVEMBER 9, 2005: We had 42 shipmates and a total of
83 people at our reunion in Cape May. There is a whole new slate of officers
taking over on Jan. 1, 2006. I have stepped down as President but I will remain
as Secretary. More info to follow. Next years reunion will be in Pensacola,
FL., probably in November.
Jim Shaftic jimbo817@sbcglobal.net
OCTOBER 14, 2005: 44 shipmates and 87 total people will attend the
Reunion in Cape May,
NJ in November. jimbo817@sbcglobal.net
SEPTEMBER 28, 2005: We have a total of 39 shipmates registered
for the Cape May
Reunion. About 80 people in all attending. jimbo817@sbcglobal.net Jim Shaftic
September 13, 2005; We have 32 shipmates and
a total of 64 people registered for Cape May
Reunion. Hotel cut off date is September 20. Jim Shaftic
jimbo817@sbcglobal.net
August 17, 2005 : We have 24 shipmates and
49 total people confirmed for the Cape May reunion at this date. Closing date
for hotel rooms is Sept. 20.
Jim Shaftic jimbo817@sbcglobal.net
April 27, 2005 There are 11 shipmates signed
up so far for the reunion in Cape May, NJ.
Remember that the dead line to book your room is September 20.
Jim Shaftic jimbo817@sbcglobal.net
March 29, 2005: CAPE MAY, NJ REUNION:
The reunion is finally set for November 3 to
departure on November 6, 2005. A lot of us will be arriving a day early,
Wednesday, November 2. The reunion hotel is The Grand Hotel. For a look
at the Hotel go to www.grandhotelcapemay.com .
Reservations must be
made by filling out the form you received in the "reunion packet" and
mail
to the Grand Hotel, 1045 Beach Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204.
NO RESERVATIONS BY TELEPHONE. If you did not get the March news
letter and reunion packet and desire them, just let me know.
April 1, 2005: ROOM RATES FOR REUNION: There seems to be a little
confusion on costs for reunion so I will break them down for two people on a
three night
stay. The total cost for two persons staying three nights in the same room
is $422 and this includes all taxes. Rough breakdown follows;
6 buffet breakfasts @$10 each is...................$60
2 welcome buffets @$25 each is....................$50
2 banquet dinners @ $35 each is....................$70
3 nights room @ $80.66 is...........................$242
I hope this clears things in everyone's mind. If you are coming by yourself
your total cost is $342 for 3 nights, breakfasts, dinners and room. Also
includes all your taxes. These prices are only slightly hirer than the
reunion in Charleston.
Jim Shaftic, Pres. Corry Assn. jimbo817@sbcglobal.net
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THE PREVIOUS REUNION PLANS AND DATES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED
DUE
TO TOO MANY SHIPMATES HAVING CONFLICTS WITH A WEEKDAY REUNION. AS SOON AS
NEW DATES AND PLANS ARE IN PLACE, THEY WILL BE POSTED. SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCES
THAT WERE CAUSED. jimbo817@sbcglobal.net
USS Corry Association dues are payable by February 1, 2005. If you have not sent yours to the Treasurer please do so. They are $20 payable to USS Corry Association and should be mailed to Gail Owens, Treasurer, 5552 Heather Hill Drive, Roanoke, VA 24019. We have about 60 shipmates that have already paid and paying soon will eliminate the need to send out postcards. Happy New Year to all from Wayne and me. Thanks, Gail Owens, Treasurer
CHARLESTON REUNION: We have 33 shipmates that have reserved rooms for the October reunion. Deadlines are fast approaching so reserve now. I think this is going to be our largest reunion ever. Hope to have 60 shipmates attend. Jim Shaftic jimbo817@sbcglobal.net
SHIPS STORE: To all shipmates that received an "official"
looking email regarding USS Corry merchandise, please disregard that email.
It was sent by some outfit that is no way connected to the Corry Assn.. The
only way to purchase merchandise from the Corry Assn. is through me. Checks
should be made to USS Corry Association and sent to me at; Jim Shaftic
1481 Stepney St.
Niles, OH 44446
Thanks, Jim Shaftic, Pres. Corry Assn. jimbo817@sbcglobal.net
To view the Reunion plans for Charleston, SC this October,
click on this website
www.militaryreunionplanners.com/corry.htm
. You can view the schedule of events, costs etc.. You can also print the
form if you are planning to attend. Jim Shaftic jimbo817@sbcglobal.net
NEWSLETTER AND REUNION PACKET: I have just mailed 151 newsletters with reunion packet.Interested in coming to the reunion? If you do not receive reunion packet by April 14 and want it, just email me at jimbo817@sbcglobal.net . Try to make your reservations as early as possible. Thanks, Jim Shaftic, President Corry Assn.
REUNION RESERVATION TELEPHONE NUMBER: It has come to my attention to insure your $74 room rate at the Clarion Hotel, you must use 843-572-2200 telephone number to register and mention the USS Corry Reunion. If you used the 800 number listed listed below in a previous messge, please call 843-572-2200 and re-register and tell the desk clerk you had previously registered with 800 number. Sorry for any inconvenience. Jim Shaftic jimbo817@sbcglobal.net
THE FOLLOWING SHIPMATES HAD BAD EMAIL ADDRESS: My last mass email resulted in these addresses coming back as bad: Donald Davis, Fred Heiler, Ralph Miller, William Haggins, Terry Reigel, Wayne Severance, Charles Whyte and George Wolff. If you read this and would like to correct your email address, email jimbo817@sbcglobal.net . Thanks Jim Shaftic, Pres. Corry Assn.Greetings from sunny Niles, OH
Effective late today my email address will change to jimbo817@sbcglobal.net
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2004 reunion is set for Oct. 21-24 at the Clarion Hotel Charleston Airport.
Room rates are $74 a night and that includes a hot buffet breakfast each morning
and free shuttle to and from airport. Reservation- 843-572-2200 and mention
Corry reunion rate. Hotel located at 7401 Northwoods Blvd.
Newsletter to dues payers will be mailed in a month or so with complete instructions
and itinerary. Watch our website www.uss-corry.com for more info. Click on
"info" and "reunion" pages.
Best regards, Jim Shaftic, Pres. Corry Assn.
CHARLESTON REUNION: The reunion is set for October 21-24. Arrive Thursday, Oct. 21 and depart Sunday, Oct. 24. We encourage you to come in early on Wednesday to get aquainted. Newsletter will be going out as soon as tours and other activities are set. The Hotel is the Clarion-Airport and rooms are $74 a night. This includes a hot buffet breakfast each morning(Bacon, eggs etc.). There is also a free shuttle to and from the airport. Scroll down to last message below for more info on hotel and reunion. See you in October. Jim Shaftic jimbo817@sbcglobal.net
CHARLESTON REUNION: Here are the dates and
Hotel for 2004. October 21-24.
That is an arrival on Wednesday if you care to come a day early and departure
on Sunday morning. The Hotel is the Clarion Airport. Room rates are just $74
a night. The contract has not been signed yet, but anticipate no changes.
To view the hotel go to www.clarioncharleston.com
REMEMBER, YOUR $20 DUES MUST BE PAID FOR 2004 TO ATTEND.
Send your check to Gail Owens at 5552 Heatherhill Dr.,Roanoke, VA 24019 Hope
to see many of our southern shipmates at this one as they were a virtual no-show
at Seekonk, MA in 2003. Only one shipmate from Florida and a few from Virginia
attended. Looking forward to having at least 75 shipmates attend this one.
Jim Shaftic jimbo817@sbcglobal.net
E-Mail: If you want to be certain that I get your e-mail set the subject line to USS Corry. I get about 35 e-mails everyday, 99% in garbage and I delete them, I look at the subject and the sender but it's easy to delete a legitimate e-mail, if you send me a request and get no response send it again. Thanks, Jerry webmaster.
OBITUARIES: It is once again my sad duty to
announce the passing of two Corry "Soulmates". Walter Kraus, LTJG
1947-50, lost his wife Pat earlier this year.
Dick Smith, Corry Assn. Vice Pres., lost his wife Patty on November 8, 2003.
Our sympathies go out to these Shipmates and their families. Jim Shaftic jimbo817@sbcglobal.net
NEWSLETTER: I put the newsletter and Corry Address Book in the mail to all dues payers on October 30. If you are a dues payer and do not receive them by November 7, contact me. I think there are some shipmates that forgot to pay their dues for 2003. I have some extra copies for those who pay dues for 2004 but were not paid previously. Jim Shaftic, Pres. Corry Assn. jimbo817@sbcglobal.net
BAD EMAIL ADDRESSES: The following shipmates need to inform me of their new address as my last mass email came back as bad; Tom Brennan, Mark Cloos, Robert Hill, John Lohry, Truman Maples, Garry Nelson, Carl Risch, Cliff Sayre and Tom Walker. Also, others did not get the last email due to box being full or other reason. jimbo817@sbcglobal.net
CORRY ASSN. OFFICERS; The following officers were elected
for 2 year terms at the reunion in Seekonk, MA. PRES. Jim Shaftic; 1st V.P.
Richard Smith; 2nd VP Gordon Cameron; SECRETARY Marilyn Shaftic; TREASURER
Gail Owens;
MASTER AT ARMS Wayne Owens. The only change in officers was Gail Owens is now
the Treasurer and Wayne Owens is Master at Arms. jimbo817@sbcglobal.net
2003 REUNION IN SEEKONK, MA: We had 33 shipmates and a
total of 68 with guests and wives in attendence at Seekonk,MA reunion last
week. 3 plank owners,1 CO(John Lowell 64-65) attended. Battleship Cove is
a sight not to be missed if you go to New England. Toured the ships, including
the Gearing class DD Joseph Kennedy. Had lunch on the Batttleship Massachusetts
in the ward room. Everyone had a really great time.
Reunion 2004 in Charleston,SC, late October.
Newsletter and Address Book (over 600 names) will be mailed
to dues payers soon. Check the website in the coming weeks for pictures and
don't forget the ship's store page. New item,long sleeve Tees,DD or DDR.
Jim Shaftic,Pres.Corry Assn.
USS ORLECK NEEDS ASSISTANCE: The Orleck, berthed at Orange,TX.
is in need of manpower to get the ship back into origional condition. Especially
needed at this time are Electrician's Mates. You can email Robert Orleck
at "orleckb@innevi.com"
The Orleck website can be found on the Corry "links" page.Thanks, Jim
Shaftic
jimbo817@sbcglobal.net