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Annual Picnic
Perch Base held its Annual Picnic meeting on Saturday, April 9, 2022. This was the first picnic we have been able to have since
COVID set in after the 2019 picnic!
We started with the Perch Base canopy, but the gusty winds forced us to take it down. Our Perch Base Commander, George Woods
opened the meeting, Don Unser, our Perch Base Events Coordinator, led the invocation and read our purpose. The Chief of the Boat, Don
Robertson, tolled the bell for the Tolling of the Boats Ceremony. George Woods then welcomed the 40 Perch Base members, families and
guests, including some members from Tautog Base (Casa Grande) and White Mountain Base that joined us.
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Before the gusts picked up!
Our Perch Base Commander, George Woods (right) opened the meeting, Don Unser, our Perch Base Events Coordinator, led the invocation and read our purpose.
The Chief of the Boat, Don Robertson, tolled the bell for the Tolling of the Boats Ceremony.
George Woods welcomed the Perch Base members, families and guests.
Thanks to the caterers who provided an enjoyable lunch.
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My apologies if I missed pictures of anyone. These pictures are in no particular order.
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Welcome to our newest Perch Base member, Richard (and Jonna) Bowman. Richard is also a member of Tautog Base.
Our newest Perch Base Associate member, Alice Woods, (George Woods' wife) chatting with Richard and Jonna Bowman.
(l-r) Don Unser, Charles Tobias, Vic Van Horn (Western Region Director) & Jan Van Horn.
(l-r) Don Unser, Perch Base Events Coordinator & Marcia Unser, Perch Base Secretary.
(l-r) Don Unser, Marcia Unser & Charles Tobias.
(l-r) Mike Olsen & Joan Miner, Perch Base Membership Chair.
The Gilbert, AZ neighborhood trio: (l-r) Glenn Posniack (a fast attack sailor), Charles Tobias (a boomer sailor) & Doug La Rock (a diesel boat sailor). Thanks to these three who have often helped other members and guests from the southeast metro Phoenix area with rides to meetings and events.
(l-r) Georgianne & Chris Gahan.
(l-r) George Woods, Perch Base Commander & Marcia Unser, Perch Base Secretary.
(l-r) Joan Miner (Perch Base Membership Chair), Carl Miner (Perch Base Vice Commander), & Glenn Posniack.
Heather & Marcus Hensley.
(l-r) Denny Honodel (Tautog Base Commander), Nick Fabrello, Vincent DeGon (Tautog Base Treasurer).
(l-r) Vincent DeGon (Tautog Base Treasurer), Eric Bertness (Tautog Vice Commander), Kitty Bertness, Betty Drzrup.
(l-r) Kitty Bertness, Betty Drzrup, David Metje.
Duane Hughes, White Mountain Base.
(l-r, front row) Julie Jenson (Davy Jones' daughter), Davy Jones & Jason Tobias (Charles' son.) (back row) Charles & Hazel Tobias (Charles' wife.)
Joe (Perch Base Treasurer) & Kathy Trotter.
Duane Hughes, Brad Seidel & Kevin Furmer.
Dave Wickline.
(l-r) Duane Hughes, Kelly McLaughlin, Charles Tobias, Kevin Furmer & Brad Seidel. Duane, Kelly, Charles & Brad all rode the USS Pintado.
Jim Wall.
Everyone had a great time, including Don Robertson's dog, Foo-Zoo.
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