FROM THE PRESIDENT - Spring 2009

On 16 April the Chapter said goodbye to long time member, Master Chief Gunners Mate “Pappy” Kelleher. Both the graveside service and the follow-on memorial service at the TRACEN Chief’s Hut were well attended. Master Chief Kelleher’s name was added to the Chapter’s memorial plaque that hangs in the Hut. I want to thank the members of the CPOAA’s Mary Simpson Unit that provided the food and prepared the Hut for the memorial service. I know the family appreciated all of your hard work and support. Great job.

On 17 April The Colonial Branch of the CGEA sponsored a car wash and hot dog sale for a TRACEN member in need. The member came home last weekend to find out that his apartment had burned down. He lost everything, including his cat. The Colonial Branch raised over $1,000 for this member in need. Another great job. The Yorktown Chapter is very lucky to have the Mary Simpson Unit and the Colonial Branch to work with. Together we do some amazing things for Coast Guard members and their dependants.

The 2009 CPOA National Election is over. The new officers and members of the BOD will be sworn in at the Annual Convention in August. The following people were elected:

National Officers:

President: BMCM T. A. Trimble

Vice President: ISCM M. A. Pearson

Secretary: YNC K. A. Lorigan

Treasurer: SKCM M. F. Shaw 

BOD Members: BMCM B. R. Bradley, BMCS J. F. Crowley, MKCM D. T. Isherwood

These officers will serve the Association for three years. The CGEA also held their National Election, and MK1 April Storle was elected CGEA National President. Petty Officer Storle is currently the President of the TRACEN’s Colonial Branch. Congratulations MK1!

It is my intention to step down as Yorktown Chapter President following the Annual Convention in August. I will be leaving the Chapter in the very capable hands of Chief Robby Colbert. I look forward to serving the Association as National Vice President.

 Yours in Service,

Mark A. Pearson, ISCM

Yorktown Chapter President