Official Notice and Information Page
CHARLESTON REUNION: We have 33 shipmates that have reserved rooms for the October reunion. Deadlines are fast approaching so reserve now. I think this is going to be our largest reunion ever. Hope to have 60 shipmates attend. Jim Shaftic [email protected]
SHIPS STORE: To all shipmates that received an "official"
looking email regarding USS Corry merchandise, please disregard that email.
It was sent by some outfit that is no way connected to the Corry Assn.. The
only way to purchase merchandise from the Corry Assn. is through me. Checks
should be made to USS Corry Association and sent to me at; Jim Shaftic
1481 Stepney St.
Niles, OH 44446
Thanks, Jim Shaftic, Pres. Corry Assn. [email protected]
To view the Reunion plans for Charleston, SC this October,
click on this website
www.militaryreunionplanners.com/corry.htm
. You can view the schedule of events, costs etc.. You can also print the
form if you are planning to attend. Jim Shaftic [email protected]
NEWSLETTER AND REUNION PACKET: I have just mailed 151 newsletters with reunion packet.Interested in coming to the reunion? If you do not receive reunion packet by April 14 and want it, just email me at [email protected] . Try to make your reservations as early as possible. Thanks, Jim Shaftic, President Corry Assn.
REUNION RESERVATION TELEPHONE NUMBER: It has come to my attention to insure your $74 room rate at the Clarion Hotel, you must use 843-572-2200 telephone number to register and mention the USS Corry Reunion. If you used the 800 number listed listed below in a previous messge, please call 843-572-2200 and re-register and tell the desk clerk you had previously registered with 800 number. Sorry for any inconvenience. Jim Shaftic [email protected]
THE FOLLOWING SHIPMATES HAD BAD EMAIL ADDRESS: My last mass email resulted in these addresses coming back as bad: Donald Davis, Fred Heiler, Ralph Miller, William Haggins, Terry Reigel, Wayne Severance, Charles Whyte and George Wolff. If you read this and would like to correct your email address, email [email protected] . Thanks Jim Shaftic, Pres. Corry Assn.Greetings from sunny Niles, OH
Effective late today my email address will change to [email protected]
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2004 reunion is set for Oct. 21-24 at the Clarion Hotel Charleston Airport.
Room rates are $74 a night and that includes a hot buffet breakfast each morning
and free shuttle to and from airport. Reservation- 843-572-2200 and mention
Corry reunion rate. Hotel located at 7401 Northwoods Blvd.
Newsletter to dues payers will be mailed in a month or so with complete instructions
and itinerary. Watch our website www.uss-corry.com for more info. Click on
"info" and "reunion" pages.
Best regards, Jim Shaftic, Pres. Corry Assn.
CHARLESTON REUNION: The reunion is set for October 21-24. Arrive Thursday, Oct. 21 and depart Sunday, Oct. 24. We encourage you to come in early on Wednesday to get aquainted. Newsletter will be going out as soon as tours and other activities are set. The Hotel is the Clarion-Airport and rooms are $74 a night. This includes a hot buffet breakfast each morning(Bacon, eggs etc.). There is also a free shuttle to and from the airport. Scroll down to last message below for more info on hotel and reunion. See you in October. Jim Shaftic [email protected]
CHARLESTON REUNION: Here are the dates and
Hotel for 2004. October 21-24.
That is an arrival on Wednesday if you care to come a day early and departure
on Sunday morning. The Hotel is the Clarion Airport. Room rates are just $74
a night. The contract has not been signed yet, but anticipate no changes.
To view the hotel go to www.clarioncharleston.com
REMEMBER, YOUR $20 DUES MUST BE PAID FOR 2004 TO ATTEND.
Send your check to Gail Owens at 5552 Heatherhill Dr.,Roanoke, VA 24019 Hope
to see many of our southern shipmates at this one as they were a virtual no-show
at Seekonk, MA in 2003. Only one shipmate from Florida and a few from Virginia
attended. Looking forward to having at least 75 shipmates attend this one.
Jim Shaftic [email protected]
E-Mail: If you want to be certain that I get your e-mail set the subject line to USS Corry. I get about 35 e-mails everyday, 99% in garbage and I delete them, I look at the subject and the sender but it's easy to delete a legitimate e-mail, if you send me a request and get no response send it again. Thanks, Jerry webmaster.
OBITUARIES: It is once again my sad duty to
announce the passing of two Corry "Soulmates". Walter Kraus, LTJG
1947-50, lost his wife Pat earlier this year.
Dick Smith, Corry Assn. Vice Pres., lost his wife Patty on November 8, 2003.
Our sympathies go out to these Shipmates and their families. Jim Shaftic [email protected]
NEWSLETTER: I put the newsletter and Corry Address Book in the mail to all dues payers on October 30. If you are a dues payer and do not receive them by November 7, contact me. I think there are some shipmates that forgot to pay their dues for 2003. I have some extra copies for those who pay dues for 2004 but were not paid previously. Jim Shaftic, Pres. Corry Assn. [email protected]
BAD EMAIL ADDRESSES: The following shipmates need to inform me of their new address as my last mass email came back as bad; Tom Brennan, Mark Cloos, Robert Hill, John Lohry, Truman Maples, Garry Nelson, Carl Risch, Cliff Sayre and Tom Walker. Also, others did not get the last email due to box being full or other reason. [email protected]
CORRY ASSN. OFFICERS; The following officers were elected
for 2 year terms at the reunion in Seekonk, MA. PRES. Jim Shaftic; 1st V.P.
Richard Smith; 2nd VP Gordon Cameron; SECRETARY Marilyn Shaftic; TREASURER
Gail Owens;
MASTER AT ARMS Wayne Owens. The only change in officers was Gail Owens is now
the Treasurer and Wayne Owens is Master at Arms. [email protected]
2003 REUNION IN SEEKONK, MA: We had 33 shipmates and a
total of 68 with guests and wives in attendence at Seekonk,MA reunion last
week. 3 plank owners,1 CO(John Lowell 64-65) attended. Battleship Cove is
a sight not to be missed if you go to New England. Toured the ships, including
the Gearing class DD Joseph Kennedy. Had lunch on the Batttleship Massachusetts
in the ward room. Everyone had a really great time.
Reunion 2004 in Charleston,SC, late October.
Newsletter and Address Book (over 600 names) will be mailed
to dues payers soon. Check the website in the coming weeks for pictures and
don't forget the ship's store page. New item,long sleeve Tees,DD or DDR.
Jim Shaftic,Pres.Corry Assn.
USS ORLECK NEEDS ASSISTANCE: The Orleck, berthed at Orange,TX.
is in need of manpower to get the ship back into origional condition. Especially
needed at this time are Electrician's Mates. You can email Robert Orleck
at "[email protected]"
The Orleck website can be found on the Corry "links" page.Thanks, Jim
Shaftic
[email protected]