Western Region Roundup:
The Western Region Roundup will be held in Silverdale, Washington from Thursday, April 11, 2024 thru Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Best Western Plus Silverdale Beach Hotel.
3073 NW Bucklin Hill Rd, Silverdale, WA 98383
(Left-click address, above, for a Google map.)
Although this event "conflicts" with the Perch Base Annual Picnic, we hope you will attend one, or the other.
Visit the Roundup website for more details.
This 2024 Western Region Roundup is hosted by the USSVI Bremerton Base.
Registration and sponsorship forms are available on the Roundup website and a link to get the discount hotel rate ($107 vs. $210) plus tax. is HERE.
Here's some photos from last year's Roundup.

Annual Lunch Picnic Meeting at the Paloma Community Park in Peoria, Arizona:
NO MEETING AT DILLON'S!
Although this event "conflicts" with the Western Region Roundup in Bremerton, WA, we hope you will attend one, or the other.
This year all Arizona-based USSVI members from all AZ bases are invited to join Perch Base for our annual picnic festivities at the Paloma Community Park in Peoria, Arizona. For Perch-base members, this event is going to serve as a concurrent monthly meeting, in lieu of meeting at Dillon’s Arrowhead.
The base officers will be hosting/cranking and there will be steak burgers, hot dogs, and hot brats grilled to order. Each participating member/family is asked to provide a single picnic appropriate side dish for the mutual enjoyment of all to partake. Dessert will be a submarine galley style, sheet cake with an appropriate artistic and nautical frosting design. We will be having a competitive corn-hole event with a prize and some other entertainment for your enjoyment.
Paloma Community Park
29799 N. Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria, AZ 85383
Located at Lake Pleasant Parkway and Dixileta Dr., just south of Loop 303 freeway.
(Left-click address, above, for a Google map to the Paloma Community Park.)
Soda-Pop, water, and utensils will be provided by the base. We have secured an alcohol permit to consume beer only, cans only, and you must provide your own if you wish to enjoy a brew with your meal. This facility accommodates handicapped personnel and elderly folks with a modern design that easily permits travel from vehicles to shelters on solid pathways without obstacles. The facility accommodates dogs and has adjacent dog park areas to permit your pouch to expend some energy and enjoy the day with you. Please bring portable kennel/crate to place your dog at rest, as lead staking is not feasible. You must have an appropriate AZG&F Fishing License if you wish to fish. Please note, there are no entrance or attendance fees to enter the park. Parking is free and there are abundant spaces close to the ramadas.
Be sure to check out all the accommodations, and the rules, this beautiful recreational park has to offer HERE.
If you are going to attend the Perch-Base Annual Picnic, or you have any special requirements and questions, please RSVP with a head and tail count to COB@perch-base.org by Saturday, 01 April 2024. Let the COB know how many there are in your shore party, your pot-luck item, and if you are bringing any dogs or young children.
Here's some photos from last year's Annual Lunch Picnic Meeting.

Charity Gimmick Rallye & Poker Run:
On Saturday, April 27th, the Sun City Masonic Lodge #72 located at 18810 N. 107th Ave, Sun City is sponsoring a FUN RALLYE.
This is not a Perch Base USSVI event, however the proceeds will be donated to U.S.VETS PHOENIX, a 501(3) charity.
This is a FUN rallye, not a race! Each driver/navigator will be given a set of directions to follow around the Masonic Lodge neighborhood, stopping at required checkpoints to get a playing card. (No two cars will have the same directions.)
The rallye drive is about 10 miles - about one hour.
Prizes will be awarded for the best scores and Poker hands.
Cost: $30 per 2-person car (driver & navigator).
$40 for entire car with "backseat drivers"
(includes hotdogs & hamburgers after the event)
4/27/2024 Rallye Schedule:
11:00 a.m. - Registration opens
12:30 p.m. - 30-minute Q&A session in Dining Room
1:00 p.m. - Rallye Start - Cars depart at 15 to 30 second intervals, heading north or south on N 107^th Ave.
After your drive - Dogs & burgers in the Dining Room
18810 N 107th Ave, Sun City, AZ 85373
(Left-click address, above, for a Google map to the Masonic Lodge #72)
Show your Rallye Drive interest by e-mailing to:
SunCity72RB@gmail.com

Memorial Day:
Perch Base will attend the Memorial Day ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona:
This is one of the two most important events of our yearly calendar.
Because of the large crowds at this event, and the scarcity of available seating, it is strongly urged that everyone get there no later than 7 a.m.
As in previous years, we will follow with the Tolling of the Boats in the Circle of Remembrance at the World War II Submarine Torpedo monument.
23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85024
(Left-click address, above, for a Google map to the cemetery.)
Here's some pictures from the last Memorial Day ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in 2023.

Prescott Frontier Days^® rodeo parade:
2024 Parade Theme: "PRESCOTT TRADITIONS"
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.
Keep watching for staging details and if we will have a BBQ lunch after the parade, as in previous years.
Here's some pictures from the last year's (2023) Prescott Frontier Days^® rodeo parade.

2024 USSVI National Convention:
The Cod Base is hosting the 2024 National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. The convention will be held from Monday, August 19 through Saturday, August 24, 2024.
Registration and the hotel room block is available on the convention website: https://subvetconvention.org/.
Check the website out for many of the details. As more information is received the web site will be updated.
The host hotel is the Embassy Suites by Hilton Cleveland Rockside.
5800 Rockside Woods Blvd N, Independence, OH 44131
(Left-click address, above, for a Google map.)