Chapter News
the beautiful Arnold Palmer-designed course at the
who attended the Red Sox vs. Astros game at Minute
Woodlands Country Club, was wel attended and
Maid Park in July got to enjoy the game in air-con-
everyone had a great time. If you've been thinking
ditioned comfort. This is a real y gorgeous bal park
Texas
about participating in the future, we can assure you
and it's always fun to go, even if in this case the Red
Chapter
that it's wel worth the trip. Special thanks go to Jack
Sox (who have a large and loyal following down
Carvello '71 for providing his infamous alligator
here) lost the game. our MMA alumni had great
sausage for those intrepid golfers who took the
seats and were present cheering and eating lobster
plunge and actual y ate some (it's honestly delicious).
rol s regardless.
We look forward to hosting our fellow MMA alumni
We have a Facebook page! We'd like to encour-
team from Castine each year, and you have our
age you to check it out. Find us there under Texas
sincere and continued appreciation for making this
Chapter, Maine Maritime Academy Alumni. We'l be
howdy,y'al,fromthegreatStateofTexas! stelareventhappen.
using this page to post upcoming chapter meetings,
It's been a fun and active year for our chapter,
Another highly-anticipated gathering was our
events, contacts, and information.
now the largest in the US (outside of Maine).
2nd Annual Casino Night, which was held at the
For questions or those alumni new to the Hous-
We're continuing to welcome many new alumni to
Hobby Center in downtown Houston. It was most
ton Metropolitan area please contact:
the dynamic and thriving greater Houston area, and
entertaining and we're looking forward to next year's
Chapter President Capt. Scott Futcher '87 at 832-
hope to get al interested alumni involved in our
iteration, which wil be in April, 2016. The libations,
302-6958 (C), 713-393-6288 (W), or e-mail: scott.
rapidly-expanding membership, which offers great
cigar bar, Black Jack tables and company are guaran-
futcher@enipetroleum.com or, Events Coordinator
opportunities for camaraderie, commiserating about
teed to make it another standout evening.
Lori Stephens at 207-899-8366 (C), 832-854-3539
the Red Sox, and networking.
Even though most of us northerners have slowly
(W) or by e-mail: lorimstephens@gmail.com
The 6th annual Mariners Golf Classic, held on
adjusted to the blazing Texas summers, the alumni
area alumni asking how they could assist future
getting the word out to
port visits. Capt. Gandy personal y recognized
area alumni regarding
MMA alumnus extraordinaire Rod Nelson
future gatherings. The
Tidewater
'43-2 CDR USN Ret. with remarks and pre-
next noteworthy event
sentation of a MMA gold coin. Rod enthusias-
for Tidewater based
Chapter
tical y thanked the students and Academy for
alumni wil be the
the tremendous birthday wish organized by his
Christmas gathering
daughter in recognition of his 90th birthday. He with another "No-host"
went on to address the midshipmen with en-
event before the holiday
couragement to seize every moment at Castine.
season. Lastly, MMA
Chapter president John "Chip" Callan '88
alumni Tidewater
A
nimpressivenumberofTidewaterarea wasappreciativeofthevisitbecauseitallowed fondlywishbonvoyage
alumni covering the classes of 1943 to
current midshipmen the opportunity to talk
to Brett Saltsman '04
2014 attended an evening reception
directly with alumni regarding career paths as
who relocated to Texas,
TidewaterChapter­Capt.Nathan
onboard TS State of Maine hosted by the MMA
wel as alumni comparing how things are done
Tom Bourgelas '81
Gandy '92, Rod Nelson '43-2, CDR
Alumni office, Captain Leslie Eadie '76,
today in Castine. Active participation continues
who cast off for Spain
USN Ret., Capt. Brian "Geebs"
Commanding officer of TS State of Maine, and
to increase each time for area alumni. "No
and Col Bob "Side-
Gebo '92, USN. Photo courtesy of
Commandant of Midshipmen Captain Nathan
Hosts" events at area establishments provide
show" Curtis '90,
C Callan.
Gandy '92. Comments throughout the evening reminiscing opportunities and a means to stay
USMC who recently
included, "It was great to have the State of
connected with area alumni. Chip is always
transferred to his next
Maine return to the Norfolk waterfront" and
looking for volunteers to assist in organizing
command.
area events and with the chapter, especial y in
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