Chapter News
Casco Bay
Delaware
the Ned
Chapter
Valley
Andrews
("Philly")
Chapter
Chapter
CascoBayChaptersentalettertoPresident
William Brennan thanking the Academy
Capt.JohnGazzola'82hasgenerous-
ly agreed to step up as President of the
and Smal Craft Master Derek Chase for
Delaware Valley MMA Chapter effective
theNedAndrewsChapterheldtheirsecond
meeting of the 2014/2015-winter season.
our guest speaker was Bud Warren, a vet-
the donation of a 14' sailing skiff. Here is the
June 1. Capt. Tim O'Connor '78 wil step down
eran of BIW and a local historian who specializes
letter:
from the president's role to assist John in the vice
in the study of the Kennebec River, its industries,
president's position.
and its people. His theme for the evening was a
Dear President Brennan,
Through John's steady enthusiasm and leader-
personal history of BIW, including information
Each year for the past 28 years, our chapter
ship, we are planning to get our local Phil y area
about his father and grandfather. We also invited
has held a marine flea market at the Maine Boat
alums together and regenerate some good MMA
Steve Karnacki, who is a member of the U.S.
Builders show in Portland. The purpose of the flea
spirit here in the Delaware Valley region.
Coast Guard Auxiliary of Boothbay Harbor. Steve
market is to sel items donated by boatyards and
Though we have a number of email addresses
was looking for volunteers for the Auxiliary. If
individuals throughout the region and raise mon-
for our alumni in this region, you are encouraged
interested, contact Steve at sjk-99@comcast.net or
ey for our chapter's scholarship fund for students
to get that information to John and Tim to ensure
at (207) 232-2636. For future events, contact me:
at Maine Maritime Academy.
that you obtain the most recent news and notices
Al Leeman '92 ­ al.leeman@biw.com.
On behalf of the Casco Bay Chapter of the
Maine Maritime Alumni Association, I wanted
of planned events.
to take a moment to thank the Academy for
John can be reached at: 215-339-1028 x331
the very generous donation of a 14' sailing skiff
(Work) or jgazzola@northeastship.com.
built by MMA students. Furthermore, we would
Tim can be reached at: 610-617-6918 (Work)
like to formal y recognize Waterfront Manager
or toconnor@keyship.com.
Dana Wil is for helping us make arrangements to
acquire the vessel as wel as to thank smal craft
Capt. John Gazzola, President
master Derek Chase for making the delivery to us
Director of Marine Sales
from Castine. It was a very generous commit-
Northeast Ship Repair
ment of their time, and their efforts were greatly
office: 215-339-1026 Ext. 331
appreciated.
Again, please accept our gratitude for your
Capt. Tim o'Connor, Vice President
generosity and pass on our special thanks to
Fleet Safety & Quality Assurance officer
Dana and Derek.
Keystone Shipping Co.
Troy Malbon '89
office: 610-617-6918
Casco Bay Chapter
Connecticut
rhode Island
Chapter
(L-R) Shawn Coulter '07, Rich Slack '93, Chuck Jadamec '05, Griffin Day '15, Rodney
Pinkham '88, Steve Gumpel '75, Jon Carr '87, Mark Sugar '80, and Kevin Green '84.
Photo courtesy of R Slack.
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