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Puget
Tidewater
PugetSoundChapterhasbeenintouch
with Alumni Relations just recently
and is planning a gathering.
Alumni,familyandfriendsfrom
the chapter recently gathered
at the home of Chip '88 and
Sound
The date for the gathering is Friday,
Chapter
Michelle Callan for an afternoon of
October 21. The location and time is to be
Virginia BBQ and camaraderie. Al
Chapter
announced and forwarded to Seattle area
the attendees thoroughly enjoyed the
alumni as soon as details become finalized.
afternoon, conversation and reflection
Thanks to Capt. Dave Melin `84 for
on times spent in Castine and the
initiating discussions on reactivating the
professional paths each has taken.
Puget Sound Chapter.
Class representation was '43-2
al the way up to 1995. Rod Nelson
was the senior statesmen representing '43-2 with Ben Strickland
representing the class of '95. Ben's son Brian also joined us; he was
home from Cal Maritime before heading out on his 1/C cruise. Mark
Harvey '82 brought Maine fiddleheads for al to enjoy, which he
Southern
JeffWright,DirectorofAlumniRe-
lations, visited with members of the
supposedly prepared al by himself. Pete Nixon '55 kept the younger
Southern California Chapter on April
generations entertained with tales of his travels while remarking how
California
26 in San Diego. The evening included a
long it had been since he last enjoyed fiddleheads. George Wade '65
happy hour reception, followed by dinner
Chapter
was able to make the afternoon before heading to Maine. The 80s
overlooking beautiful San Diego bay. The
were wel represented by Jeff Fitzpatrick, Dan Poulin and Craig
visit was a great opportunity to meet Jeff
Moffatt, al class of '83, Darryl Hager '85, Fred Turgeon '87, Tracy
and learn about his new role and recent
Burke '88 and Chris Parker '89. Dave Brown '91 kept the fire pit
activities at MMA. It was Jeff's first visit to
burning. Even after a late evening, Rod Nelson was up and ready for
San Diego as he begins reaching out to meet
a morning aboard the Liberty Ship John Brown, which was in port
alumni in al of the
and held a local cruise he joined. The last time Rod departed on this
various chapters. The
class of ship was February 26,1946 "the true date from my continuous
visit was wel received
discharge book," he remarked. The evening wouldn't have been a
and the dialog flowed
success without the spouses, significant others and children who also
as various memories,
attended and kept their alumni in check. The Tidewater Chapter is
sea stories and ques-
active throughout the year with many different gatherings and always
tions about current
looking to grow participation at events.
academy activities
were discussed.
The SoCal Chapter
extends a hearty "Wel-
come Aboard" to Jeff
in his new role, and he
is welcome anytime
for another visit. San
Diego extended its
Downeast hospitality
by inviting other mar-
itime academy alumni
in the area to its 37th
annual Lobster Fest
on July 16.
Thom Carey '08 and Peter Betti '10 enjoying gathering in
San Diego
Tidewater Chapter members at recent gathering with many MMA classes
represented.
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