Deadline for Midwatch Newsletter third 2025 edition:
All input must be into Chris Gahan, communications@perch-base.org, Perch Base Newsletter Editor, to be included in the next Midwatch Newsletter.
Chris emphasizes that input to the MidWatch is welcome from ALL members, including articles, jokes, etc.

USS PHOENIX LOADING PARTY!:
(Working party to prep the USS PHOENIX (SSN-702) float for the Prescott parade)
Our Chief of the Boat (COB) will lead a party to prepare the USS PHOENIX (SSN-702) float for the upcoming Prescott Frontier Days^® rodeo parade on July 5th. We will also do some cleanup in the storage locker where the float is kept. The location is:
912 W Briles Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85085
(Left-click address, above, for a Google map to the boat storage location.)
We can use as many hands on deck that are available.

Prescott Frontier Days^® rodeo parade:
2025 Parade Theme: "WOMEN OF RODEO"
Per the staging plan, we will stage with Gudgeon and Tucson Base in positions 80 and 81. We will post the specific staging location as soon as it is assigned.
(Left-click, above, for a map of the Staging Location.)
They will start closing streets for the parade after 6:00a.m. Parade entrants may arrive at their assigned staging area at 7:00 am. Parade volunteers will be available after 7:00am. ALL parade entrants need to be in place by 8:00a.m. The parade starts at 9:00!!
If you plan to ride the float, don't forget your chairs.
Be aware of the ongoing construction on the I-17 between Anthem Way and Sunset Point and be prepared for delays.
The Parade Route is shown HERE,
(Left-click, above, for a map of the Parade Route.)
Here's some pictures from the last year's (2024) Prescott Frontier Days^® rodeo parade.

July Monthly General Meeting:
Join us at 1200 hours (noon if you’ve been out a while.) at Dillon's Restaurant,
20585 North 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308-6821
(Left-click address, above, for a Google map to Dillon's.)
Come at 1100 for time to "socialize."
Roadwork will require lane restrictions and full closures on Loop 101, the interchange ramps and cross streets between 75th Avenue to I-17. Work will occur primarily during overnight hours and weekends to minimize traffic impacts, thus may affect travel time to future meetings at Dillon's starting September 27, 2024.
Although there is presently no closure scheduled for our meeting on July 12, you can check the current status on the ADOT website HERE.
You can also view the live Loop 101 cameras on the AZ511 website HERE.

District Commander WD1 Election:
Voting for the election of a new Western Region District Commander WD1 has begun.
The candidates are Joe Trotter from our Perch Base and Mike Ortiz who hails from the Tucson Base. There is a provision for write-candidates on the ballot.
The Western Region District WD1 comprises the Tucson, Perch (Phoenix), Gudgeon (Prescott Valley), Barbel (Yuma), Tautog (Casa Grande,), and White Mountain (Show Low) Bases. All ballots, whether emailed or mailed, must be submitted and postmarked on or before July 15th.
The ballot, including instructions, is in Flash Traffic 06-01-2025.
Biographies of the two candidates are in Flash Traffic 06-02-2025.

2025 USSVI National Convention:
The 2025 National Convention is in Orlando, Florida at the Rosen Shingle Creek^® Hotel.
Register today!"
Registration and the hotel room block are available on the convention website: https://subvetconvention.org/.