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The USS Intrepid Association, Inc.
OnLine Report
Sunday, July 25, 2010
 
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Taps :
 
By word of FCM Wayne Ervenx, this editor is sad to report the passing of FCM Captain Clifford N. Seaver, USN (Ret), VF-6, '44-'45 on June 10th last at the age of 89. Captain Seaver was a member of the famed fighter squadron that was under command of LCDR Edward Henry 'Butch' O'Hare. He also flew off the USS Cowpens, USS Independence, USS Hancock and the USS Intrepid during WWII. Sorry to say, there is no mention of his existing family.
 
Let Us Not Forget Those Who Have Gone Before Us
 
From the Editor's Desk :
 
Fellow former crewmembers... I am happy to inform you that
 the concerns reflected in last week's OnLine Report have been resolved.
 
This editor thanks all who have personally shown their support, to me,
 for the concerns that were presented.
 
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On behalf of our membership, I thank our Board representatives for their realizing
that addressing any concerns brought to their table by the membership,
 is required, as we all must strive to keep alive, the memory of the Intrepid;
 the memory of all who have given their lives, and all others in service aboard her
for the good of our organization.
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If you find that you, also would like to thank your representatives,
 just click on the 'Representatives' LINK on the Menu Bar at the top of this page.
I'm sure they would like to hear from you...now, and in the future.
 There you will find their email addresses. 
 
and
 
I'm sure that we all are happy when we receive our quarterly Ketcher newsletter
 in the mail and read the information; stories and quips that are published,
provided by our Board and others, to our Ketcher editor, FCM Lee Heydolph.
And I hope that you all enjoy reading the same, that are posted in this OnLine Report.
 
On behalf of Lee, and myself.  I ask that you all please consider
making YOUR contribution to either the Ketcher newsletter and/or to this OnLine Report.
 
I'm sure ALL will be glad to read the experiences; memories and some lies (oops!) stories
that are waiting to be told.
 
For the Ketcher newsletter, Lee can be reached at cv11men@aol.com
 
For this OnLine Report, this editor can be reached at onlnreport@aol.com
 
Thank you - John Simonetti - Editor
   
From the Board Room:
 
The announcement last week, to discontinue John's OnLine Report, was the result of a misunderstanding between John and me. The situation has been resolved and the OnLine Report
will continue to be published on schedule.
 
The Board of Directors is well aware of the memberships desire for more information regarding BOD meetings and financial reports and these topics have been discussed many times, in the past.
 
At last weeks Board meeting we came to a decision that, beginning with the next issue of the Ketcher, the latest financial report, membership report, and meeting minutes will be published.  The minutes will be an abbreviated version, to encompass minutes from (3) meetings.
 
I hope this decision will afford the membership a better insight into the BOD and create a sense of openness between the membership and the BOD.
 
FCM Dick Mills, President, USS Intrepid Association, Inc.
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An update on our organizations's Chaplain:
 
As reported in early July, our Chaplain, Rabbi Kloner, Admr, USN (Ret) suffered a near fatal fall.
Rabbi Kloner, currently being cared for at Mount Sinai hospital in New York City, is being weaned off of the respirator that was required when he was first admitted.
 
Unfortunately, his condition remains unchanged.  He is still in a coma and listed as critical, but stable.
 
All will be advised of any developments, when received.
 
From the Ready Room :
 
Salutations gentlemen,
 
I think we all had a pretty bad scare when we heard about the demise of the OnLine Report.  The resolution was very welcome news and I want to thank John Simonetti for his dedication to the OnLine Report.
 
My not forwarding the weekly report in the past few months has given me the feeling of losing touch with many of you.  There is too much good information that we can share for us to lose touch.
 
A few weeks ago, Captain Floyd Brown, USN (ret) wrote about some boyhood memories in "Making Hay".  I found it to be very interesting and brought back memories of farm life for me back in Manitoba, Canada.
 
For those of you who are ANA Members, there is an article in "Wings of Gold" on page 60 of the current Summer 2010 edition, that was written by Joan Flanary about her life 'growing up in the English Midlands in World War II'.  Very interesting story and makes you appreciate the excellent job our Military has done in protecting our Nation over the years.  Joan is the wife of Captain Tom Flanary, USN (ret) who served with us in VS-24 in the early 1960's.  Tom went on to become the CO of VS-31 which was aboard the USS Intrepid on her last mission in 1974.
 
Anyone interested in more information on the Association of Naval Aviation can contact Tom Flanary at farflew@widomaker.com or Carroll Bains at cdrflynav@cox.net.
 
One last item.  Captain Bob Stone, USN (ret) our former XO & CO of VS-24 has had some recent physical problems.  He is on the recovery side of both pneumonia and pleurisy.  At his doctors' encouragement, he has moved into an assisted living close to his condo in Virginia Beach so he can get immediate aide, if needed.  He has his email and I'm sure, would welcome a note or even a visit!  bob_stone@comcast.net  (That's an underscore _ between his name)
 
Warm regards,
 
FCM Ron Zielke, VS-24 & USS Intrepid, Email: rjzielke@charter.net
 
Items of Interest :
 
FCMs...for UPDATE on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Rules go to:
 
 
Submitted by: Michael A. Simonetti, AMS2/BM1 Deep Sea Diver, USN (Ret)
Submitted by FCM Jack Norton
...and this one...for all of you 'Outdoor and Adventure' types...go to:
 
 
Submitted by FCM Ron Zielke
Constitution of the United States : - continued 
 
Fourth Amendment :  
 

The Fourth Amendment (Amendment IV) to the United States Constitution is the part of the Bill of Rights which guards against unreasonable searches and seizures. The amendment specifically also requires search and arrest warrants be judicially sanctioned and supported by probable cause. It was adopted as a response to the abuse of the writ of assistance,, which is a type of general seach warrant,, in the American Revolution. Search and arrest should be limited in scope according to specific information supplied to the issuing court,, usually by a law enforcement officer, who has sworn by it.

In Mapp v. Ohio, 367 U.S. 643 (1961), the Supreme Court ruled that the Fourth Amendment applies to the states by way of the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The Supreme Court has also ruled that certain searches and seizures violated the Fourth Amendment even when a warrant was properly granted.

 

Text :

 

"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."

 

On the Lighter Side :
 
Charley, a new retiree-greeter at Wal-Mart, just couldn't seem to get to work on time.
 
Every day he was 5, 10, 15 minutes late. But he was a good worker,
 really tidy, clean-shaven, sharp minded and a real credit to the company
 and obviously demonstrating their "Older Person Friendly" policies.
 
One day the boss called him into the office for a talk. "Charley, I have to tell you,
 I like your work ethic, you do a bang up job,
 but your being late so often is quite bothersome."
 
"Yes, I know boss, and I am working on it."
 ''Well good, you are a team player.
That's what I like to hear, but it's odd though...your coming in late.
 
 I  know you're retired from the Armed Forces.  What did they say if you came in late there?"
 
''They said, "Good morning, Admiral, can I get you coffee, sir?'''

 
Submitted by FCM Floyd Brown, Captain, USN (Ret)
 
Intrepid Museum :

- Commitment to the Intrepid -

 

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is a monument to all who have served,

and will continue to serve our nation in uniform

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 Prior to you next visit to the Intrepid Sea, Air, Space Museum, go OnLine to 'Smartsave' and save up to 20%

 on NY Attractions for up to 6 people. Go to'Park Right'  for $4 discount parking for Intrepid visitors.

 

Flag Program :      USS Intrepid "Fly a Piece of History in Your Town" Flag Program
 
Contact Flag Program Chairman, FCM Jack C. Hurff at...
131 Cedar Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036, or by email at jackch1@comcast.net
 
Former Crewmember (FCM) Guest Book :
 
FCMs, check-out our Association's Website 'Guest Book' at
 
There you will find names of FCMs; their interesting comments; their email addresses; inquiries; death notices of FCMs, and more.
 
If you are not an Active Member of our USS Intrepid Association, Inc., please email our Membership Chairman, FCM Bob Dunne at memberscvs11@aol.com and provide him with your mailing address.  He will be glad to send you Membership Information and a Membership Application.
 
 Reunion Schedules - Click > Here
Membership :
 
Direct all inquires to: USS Intrepid Association, Inc., PO Box 140471, Staten Island, NY 10314, Attn: Membership, or  email to memberscvs11@aol.com .
 
Please be reminded that you must keep your Membership Committee informed of any address changes if you don't want to miss out on receiving your KETCHER Bulletin, Association OnLine Report or any other info that your Board of Directors send out.  Keep in mind that it is a waste of your dues, when mailings to FCMs are returned with "Not at this address" affixed.
 
Board Meeting - August 21st
 
IF YOU ARE A FORMER INTREPID CREWMEMBER...
...please 'sign-in' at our Association 'Guest Book' at...
 
http:www.ussintrepid.com/cgi-bin/ibook/ibook.cgi
 
 Please send your comments, articles, pictures (.jpeg files) or letters to...
 
FCM John Simonetti, OnLine Report Publisher/Editor at: onlnreport@aol.com 
 
"Any articles, pictures, letters, comments, etc. submitted for possible use for publication are subject to acceptance for
publication by review; value of content; value of use to our Association; Association Membeers; the Intrepid Museum;
timing of submission; editing, etc., at editor's discretion"... which shoud not be taken as an affront to the sender.
All submissions become the property of the OnAline Report.
 "The information contained in the OnLine Report is provided as a service to former USS Intrepid (CV, CVA, CVS-11) crewmembers.  Since some information posted is submitted to this editor by readers, this editor makes no claims,
 promises or guaranties on the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in reader submissions."
 * On the sea and in the air
 
Motto given to U.S.S. Intrepid at her commissioning
 

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