15 August 2026
Hawkbill Base Address:
Scott Ullsperger
1181 Kortnee Drive
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402
| Hawkbill Navigators: | |
| Base Commander: Ross Carroll – Firth 208-520-1112 ross_carroll@hotmail.com | Senior Vice Commander: Gregg Smith – Idaho Falls 208-357-8524 gsmithbeer@aol.com |
| Treasurer: Scott Ullsperger – Idaho Falls 208-520-2199 Hawkbill.secretary@gmail.com Slullsperger@gmail.com | Junior Vice Commander: Darrell Pfannenstiel – Idaho Falls 208-523-4695 pfan61187@gmail.com |
| Secretary: Stephen Cole – Idaho Falls 208-520-8844 7081slc@gmail.com | |
Present were:
| Tony Anderson | Steve Cole | Mike Powell |
| Clark Baker | Oliver Hannan | George Riddle |
| Bob Beckwith | Fred Kovach | Larry Shores |
| Eric Boling | Ken Lembich | Bob Skinner |
| Don Boesiger | Randy McElveny | Gregg Smith |
| Brian Breffle | Les Parsons | Steve Sternberg |
| Jeff Brower | Bob Peterson | Terry Thonssen |
| Ross Carroll | Darryl Pfannenstiel | Scott Ullsperger |
| Bob Chapa | Jim Pletscher | Ralph Van Lieu |
| Hawkbill Base has 90 members | ||
- Guests:
Mary Hanek, Mike Ritchie, Mike Pietti, Jim and Paula Williams
- Correspondence:
Received a card from the USS Idaho CO’s wife thanking us for assisting her in placing a paver for her husband at the new memorial
- Presentation:
None
Our Creed:
“To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country. That their dedication, deeds, and supreme sacrifice be a constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishments. Pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States of America and its Constitution”.
Boats Lost in July and August
| July | August |
| USS Runner (SS 275) | USS S-39 (SS 144) |
| USS Growler (SS 215) | USS Harder (SS 257) |
| USS Rabalo (SS 273) | USS Bullhead (SS 332) |
| USS Grunion (SS 216) | USS Cochino (SS 345) |
Financial Report:
| Balance | $ | 26,244.67 |
| Camp Magical Moments | $ | 567.72 |
| USSVI National 50/50 | $ | 471.00 |
| Hawkbill Base Scholarship Fund | $ | 1,025.00 |
| Soup Kitchen 2026 Drive | $ | 1,193.60 |
| Memorial Maintenance Fund | $ | 1,000.00 |
| Balance | $ | 21,987.35 |
| Invested with MML | $ | 6,000.00 |
| Does not reflect the $5000.00 payment made to CMM last Friday, they have not cashed the check. | ||
- Committee/Routine Reports
- USS Idaho / OMBUDSMAN – Ross – Commissioning Books. Ross – described the transition from the commissioning committee to a new organization to support the boat.
- Public Relations/Social Media – Gregg – 22,000 hits to the website and 190 FB followers.
- Camp Magical Moments – Ross – Culvers, Ammon 15 Oct, Idaho Falls 22 Oct….1100 – 1900
- Arco Science Center – Atomic Days, Report, next year more camp spaces. Last full month at Museum
- Champs Heart update. – Maggie – Champs Heart has received a national award from Senator Risch for their service to the community
- Joining Forces – Joining Forces/MAC Meetings – Ross/Scott/Steve Sternberg Ross reminded all that there is a Free legal clinic on the 3rd. Wednesday of every month at the veteran’s service center at Idaho State University. They also have a wills clinic twice a year.
- Float – State Fair Demolition Derby – 12 Sept., Scouting America Stem Day – 26 Sept.
- Old Business
- Eternal Patrol Memorial – Submariner Magazine. Park Bench, New Pavers, Idaho CO Wife letter.
- Idaho Honor Flight – 4 Hawkbill members traveling, September 1st and 2nd.
- “Garage Sale” IBC, 19 September. – Gregg Smith – Setup will start at 0800 and the sale will run from 0900 to 1300.
- New Business
- Hawkbill – Division of Responsibilities (DOR) – Ross
- Base BBQ at Freds house after the garage sale starting at 1300 eating starts at 1400.
- Board Recommendations – Hawkbill Donations. $1000.00 each to:
- Idaho Falls Military Affairs Committee
- Pocatello Military Affairs Committee – Joint Emergency Assistance Program (JEAP)
- Idaho State Veterans Home
A nomination was made and the club voted to donate the funds.
- Hawkbill 2027 Elections and Division of Responsibility
- Scouting STEM Day – 26 Sept. Marty
- Scott reported there will be a tour of the new Reeds dairy building probably on a Saturday in October.
- Ross and Bob Chapa discussed teaming up to cook the pulled pork for the BBQ
- Good of the Order
- Annual Convention, Corpus Christi, Sep 6-11, 2026
- USSVI Elections End Sept 5th. Election Buddy email.
- Jim Pletscher reported that Leon Wolfeson and his wife Robin of Idaho Brewing Co. who are great friends to the Hawkbill base were recognized by the post Register as silver stars (for the second time) which are people over 55 years old who have gone above and beyond in supporting the local community
- The board has decided to provide yellow Holland Club hats to members of the Holland Club who actively participate/volunteer in club activities.
- Scott reported that on Sep 18th. at 1715, the American Legion and VFW have an annual POW/MIA Remembrance Day at the veteran’s memorial by the river downtown. This event is poorly attended, and people are encouraged to attend
50/50 Won by Gregg Smith who donated $95.00 to the Hawkbill Base.
$95.00 went to the USSVICF
OUR PRAYERS GO TO ALL ON ‘ETERNAL PATROL’ MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
| Schedule of events | ||||
| Month | Day | Topic | Time | Location |
| Aug | 21 | Zoo Brew | 1700 | Idaho Falls Zoo |
| Aug | 22 | CMM Fundraiser | Sams Club | |
| Sep | 5 | Farmer’s Market | Memorial Dr. | |
| Sep | 6 – 11 | Annual Convention | Corpus Christi TX | |
| Sep | 19 | Base Garage Sale | 0800 | Idaho Brewing Co. |
| Sep | 19 | Hawkbill Summer BBQ | 1300 | Fred Kovach estate |
| Sep | 26 | CMM Fundraiser | Sams Club | |
| Sep | 26 | Scouting America Stem Day | Idaho Falls | |
| Oct | 14 | Soup Kitchen | 1100 | 301 S. Blvd. IF |
| Oct | 15 | Culvers CMM fundraiser | 1100 | Ammon Culvers |
| Oct | 17 | Hawkbill Meeting | 1200 | Blackfoot Elks Lodge |
| Oct | 22 | Culvers CMM fundraiser | 1100 | Idaho Falls Culvers |
| Nov | 14 | Veteran’s Day Parade | Pocatello | |
| Nov | 15 | Hawkbill Meeting | 1200 | Blackfoot Elks Lodge |