April 2025
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 | |
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”.
Next Hawkbill Meeting:
Saturday 10 May 2025 at the Blackfoot Elks Lodge.
Last Meeting:
Saturday 15 March 2025 at the Blackfoot Elks Lodge.
Present were:
| Anderson, Tony and Wanda | Kemp, Denny | Riddle, George |
| Baker, Clark | Kovach, Fred | Ryan, Wes |
| Baker, Mike | Lembich, Ken | Sattison, Marty |
| Beck, Gregg | McElveny, Randy | Shores, Larry and Pat |
| Beckwith , Bob and Kathy | Morrison, Lange | Smith, Gregg |
| Carroll , Ross | Osteen, Bill | Stutzman, Doug |
| Cole, Steve | Peterson, Bob | Ullsperger, Scott |
| Hulse, Don | Powell, Mike | Van Lieu, Ralph |
- Correspondence:
- Received A card in response to the condolence card sent to Don Nielsens wife Christine.
- Guests:
- None
- Presentation:
- None
- Committee/ Routine Reports:
- USS Idaho committee. Marty Sattison discussed the commissioning date delay, plans por the crews mess décor and the crews plans for compartment naming.
- Public Relations – Greg Smith discussed searching for Hawkbill Base on Google and Facebook.
- Camp magical moments – Ross Carrol discussed the fund raiser at Jersey Mike’s Friday June 6th.
- Arco science center – Scott Ullsperger reported on the status of WiFi at the museum and the upcoming field day.
- Champs heart/quilts update.
- Joining forces – MAC Meeting
- Pocatello honor flight charter/chapter approved by national organization
- American 250. https://america250.idaho.gov/ambassador/ links to information about becoming an Ambassador for America’s 250th birthday
- As always members should visit the HAWKBILL website and to join the Facebook and Instagram pages. More visits to the sites will improve overall internet visibility. PayPal and Venmo are now available on the website to allow for electronic donations and dues payments.
- Old Business:
- 2026 Hawkbill Elections
- Recruiting and Fund Raiser’s
- Farmer’s Market booth once a month. – Need leader.
- Bannock County Veteran’s Memorial Building fund raising. https://gofund.me/9dd8ec37
- Passed a resolution to donate $1000.00
- Heads and Tails Hawkbill Fundraiser. 11 Days Left!
- Our cocktail has surpassed all other fund raiser cocktails.
- Charitable Foundation Ambassador – Lance Kolbet
- Lance Kolbet volunteered to be the ambassador
- Square Point of Sale sign up.
- Culver’s Camp Magical Moments Fund Raiser
- Culvers is donating 10% of receipts.
- New Business
- Field of Honor – Memorial Day, Sunday 25 May @ 1330. – Program.
- Identified uniform as Vest, hat, black shoes, tie and pants and white shirt
- Volunteers needed to plant flags
- Another run of Spud Brew!
- Hawkbill Crew picture with the pallet, next Friday 25 April, 3 or 4 pm?
- Atomic Days, Arco Idaho, Parade Saturday 19 July, Brass Plaque setting.
- Last year we camped or got hotels for the Friday before and got together for potluck-social hour(s). Reservations?
Good Of the Order
- Give your used American flags to the American Legion for retirement.
- Visit https://idahofallspost56.org to access the calander.
Financial Report:
Balance $14,047.00
Camp Magical Moments $ 3,520.00
50/50 $ 223.00
Brick Purchase $ 180.00
Hawkbill base scholarship fund $ 213.00
Soup kitchen balance $ 1,253.27
Balance $ 11,657.27
CD Purchase $ 5,000.00
50/50:
50-50: $124.00 won by Marty Sattison, he donated his winnings ($62.00) to the Hawkbill Scholarship fund. $62.00 goes to the USSVI scholarship fund.
Boats Lost in March
USS Squalus (SS 192)
USS Gudgeon (SS 211)
USS Lagarto (SS 371)
USS Stickleback (SS-415)
USS Scorpion (SSN 589)
Prayer List
None
OUR PRAYERS GO TO ALL ON ‘ETERNAL PATROL’
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
| Schedule of events | ||||
| Month | Day | Topic | Time | Location |
| April | 26 | 1st Camp Magical Moments Fundraiser | Sams club | |
| May | 10 | Hawkbill base meeting | 1200 | Blackfoot Elks Club |
| May | 17 | Veterans Dinner | Blackfoot Elks Lodge | |
| May | 17 | Camp Magical Moments Fundraiser | Sams club | |
| May | 24 | First Day of Science Center Hosting | Arco | |
| May | 25 | Field of Honor/ Tolling of the Boats | 1330 | Freeman Park |
| June | 7 | Camp Magical fundraiser | Jersey Mike’s Ammon | |
| June | 7 | Beer Fest | Sandy Downs | |
| June | 20 | Camp Magical Moments | ||
| June | 21 | Hawkbill base meeting | 1200 | Blackfoot Elks Club |
| June | 28 | Camp Magical Moments Fundraiser | Sams club | |
| July | 4 | Independence Day Parade | Idaho Falls | |
| July | 4 | Post parade social | Greg Smiths house | |
| July | 17 | Soup Kitchen | 301 South Blvd. Idaho Falls | |
| July | 19 | Arco Days | Arco | |
| July | 26 | Camp Magical Moments Fundraiser | Sams club | |
| Aug | 16 | Hawkbill base meeting | 1200 | Blackfoot Elks Club |
| October | 8 | Soup Kitchen | 301 S. Blvd. Idaho Falls | |