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Annual Picnic
Perch Base held its Annual Picnic meeting on Saturday, April 8, 2023. This was the first picnic at the Paloma Community Park in
Peoria, AZ, instead of the White Tanks Park in Waddell and it was a great change.
Governor Joy gave an invocation and grace prior to the lunch being served. Many of the dishes were brought in by the membership, but
the "duty chef," Stan Reinhold, who has a food handling license, cooked the burgers and hotdogs. Our Perch Base Chief of the
Boat (COB,) Don Robertson also "mess cranked" for Stan. Special thanks to both Stan and Don for their contribution to the
success of the picnic.
Following lunch, our Base Commander, George Woods, opened the meeting, led the Pledge of Allegiance and read the USSVI purpose. George Woods
introduced our visitors, including members from Gudgeon and Tucson Base.
George also read the Tolling of the Boats Ceremony for the boats lost in April, with the support of Don Unser who tolled the bell.
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Charles Tobias (left) and his son, Jason, brought a 6-foot sub to the picnic. Many other members also brought food, especially side dishes.
The "duty chef," Stan Reinhold (left,) cooked the burgers and hotdogs. Our Perch Base Chief of the Boat (COB,) Don Robertson (middle) also "mess cranked" for Stan. Special thanks to both Stan and Don for their contribution to the success of the picnic. Also shown, on the right, Governor Joy.
After 50 years, I finally found that 30 feet of "chow line" that my sea daddy sent me for before I qualified.
Our Base Commander, George Woods opened the meeting, led the Pledge of Allegiance and read the USSVI purpose.
George Woods introduced our visitors, including members from Gudgeon and Tucson Base.
George also read the Tolling of the Boats Ceremony for the boats lost in April, with the support of Don Unser who tolled the bell.
The breeze knocked over our U.S. Flag and I got up to hold the flagstaff. Shame on me for leaving my phone on the picnic bench in the reach of Don Unser!
Congratulations to Gudgeon Base member Ed Brooks who won the 50/50 drawing.
A continuous game of cornhole ran during the picnic.
COB Don Robertson brought two gold nuggets (1.54 grams & 0.94 grams) as prizes for the winners of the cornhole tournament.
Governor Joy conducted the benediction.
Some additional pictures of members and guests attending the picnic.
My apologies if I missed pictures of anyone. These pictures are in no particular order.
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