20 June 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:
| Mike Baker | George Riddle | Woody Reed (Doc) |
| Eric Boling | Fred Kovach | Marty Sattison |
| Brian Breffle | Ken Lembich | Larry Shores |
| Jeff Brower | Randy McElveny | Bob Skinner |
| Ross Carroll | Lange Morrison | Gregg Smith |
| Jason Clough | Ed Mower | Steve Sternberg |
| Steve Cole | Bob Peterson | Gene Summers |
| Kenhi Drews | Darryl Pfannenstiel | Vern Watson (Ernie) |
| Tom Hartwell | Jim Pletscher | |
| Hawkbill Base has 89 members | ||
- Guests:
- Mary Hanek and Mike Ritchie
- Correspondence:
None
- Presentation:
Les Parsons and Jim Pletcher were welcomed into the Holland Club and received their certificates and challenge coins.
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 March
| SS-27 (SS-132) | USS Herring (SS-233) |
| USS O-9 (SS-70) | USS Golet (SS-361) |
| USS R-12 (SS-89) | USS Runner (SS-275) |
| USS Bonefish (SS-223) |
Financial Report:
| Balance | $ | 32,471.45 |
| Camp Magical Moments | $ | 60.00 |
| USSVI National 50/50 | $ | 471.00 |
| Hawkbill Base Scholarship Fund | $ | 1,025.00 |
| Soup Kitchen 2026 Drive | $ | 1,466.55 |
| Brick purchase | $ | 300.00 |
| Memorial Maintenance Fund | $ | 1,000.00 |
| Balance | $ | 28,148.90 |
| 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
- Deployment – Halfway night for the crew Ross reported, he purchased several items on behalf of the club to be included in the ship’s halfway night boxes for the single sailors.
- USS Idaho / OMBUDSMAN – Ross – Commissioning Books
- Public Relations/Social Media – Gregg reported, Facebook page has 177 followers and has received 20,000 hits.
- Camp Magical Moments – Ross, Camp June 14th – 20th. Honorary Submariner Day – 19 June – Lunch Ross reported, the base has raised over 10,000 dollars for Camp Magical Moments (CMM) this year, he also stated that Kenhi Drews and Gregg Beck have donated several hundred of their own money to the camp.
- New Hawkbill/Challenge Coins have arrived – First sale will be Beer Fest – 75 coins sold Ross reported we collected $1,500 at the beer fest to be split between the base and CMM. The club approved a motion to pay for the challenge coins given to the kids at CMM.
- Acro Science Center – Atomic Days 17/18 July. Boise Base.
- Ceremony for Brass Plaques??? Scott reported he will have all the brass plaques ordered for atomic days.
- Atomic Days – Social Hour Friday/Dinner out, Morning parade, Brass Plaques, BBQ evening.
- Champs Heart update. – Maggie
- Joining Forces – Joining Forces/MAC Meetings – Ross/Scott Ross recognized Steve Sternberg for volunteering to attend the Pocatello MAC meeting each month.
- Vietnam Wall – July 9-12, Star Valley Middle School, Afton, WY
- Old Business
- Eternal Patrol Memorial – American Submariner Magazine. Ross recognizes Gregg Smith for making the memorial happen. Gregg has obtained permission from the city to place a park bench adjacent to the memorial. A motion was passed to supply $1,500 for the bench.
- Idaho Honor Flight – 4 Hawkbill members traveling, September 1st and 2nd. Ross reported, 4 base members will be on the first honor flight.
- Hawkbill Field Trip – INL Treat Facility – Scott reported the next field trip will be to Reeds dairy production facility probably in September.
- USS Idaho Float. Float bunting fitted ready for 4 July Parade. Ross reported the float has been requested for display at the demolition derby. This request will be discussed at the next board meeting.
- “Garage Sale” IBC, 12 September. – Gregg Smith Bring your stuff cluttering up your garage/basement to the sale. Anything that doesn’t sell will be donated and shipped away.
- Farmer’s Market Booth for July moved to the 11th?
- Vote in USSVI Elections – Online preferred, Voting starts June 19th, Submariner Magazine.
- Ross will send link for voting.
- Flag Setting for Memorial Day – Fantastic support by Hawkbill Base.
- New Business
- 4th of July Parade Annual Event, Lunch at the Smith’s – Signup sheet.
- Gregg reported we received a $500 grant from Silverstar.
- We have received Hawkbill Base stickers.
- Good of the Order
- Annual Convention, Corpus Christi, Sep 6-11, 2026
- 50/50
Collected $195. Won by Marty Sattison who donated won $97 and donated $60 to CMM.
OUR PRAYERS GO TO ALL ON ‘ETERNAL PATROL’ MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
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| Schedule of events | ||||
| Month | Day | Topic | Time | Location |
| June | 27 | CMM Fundraiser | Sams Club | |
| July | 4 | 4th of July Parade | Idaho Falls | |
| July | 11 | CMM Fundraiser | Sams Club | |
| July | 11 | Farmer’s Market | Memorial Dr. | |
| July | 17 – 18 | Atomic Days | 1000 | Arco |
| July | 25 | CMM Fundraiser | Sams Club | |
| July | 30 | Soup Kitchen | 1100 | 301 S. Blvd. IF |
| Aug | 1 | Farmer’s Market | Memorial Dr. | |
| Aug | 15 | Hawkbill Meeting | 1200 | Blackfoot Elks Lodge |
| Aug | 21 | Zoo Brew | 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 | 12 | Base Garage Sale | Idaho Brewing Co. | |
| Sep | 19 | Hawkbill Summer BBQ | Fred Kovach estate | |
| Sep | 26 | CMM Fundraiser | Sams Club | |
| Oct | 14 | Soup Kitchen | 1100 | 301 S. Blvd. IF |
| Oct | 17 | Hawkbill Meeting | 1200 | Blackfoot Elks Lodge |
| Nov | 15 | Veteran’s Day Parade | Pocatello | |
| Dec | Santa Crawl | |||