Volume 24 No. 3 October, 2011

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1 Volume 24 No. 3 October, REUNION John Braswell will host the 2012 Reunion in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The dates will be June 20 thru June 23, John says by "Dates and location are confirmed. I will not have hotel name and rates ready for October newsletter ready before it goes out. I am working on getting the very best hotel, location and rates possible. I have had many suggestions from Ashlander members for possible activities, and there are many to chose from. I will be getting all the possible venues and rates for the January newsletter." FERGUSON/ADAMS AWARD One of President Roger Carson's final acts prior to turning over the gavel to President Harlan Engel, was the presentation of the 2011 Ferguson/Adams Award. The 2011 recipient was James W. Jones, Sr.. Jones managed the Ship's Store for a number of years. (Rumor has it that Joan was the most capable assistant.) The FERGUSON Award was established in 1992 and the first recipient was Milton M. Ferguson. Mr. Ferguson was the original Editor of the Ashlander. Paul S. Adams, Jr. followed as Editor until his death. At the annual meeting in 2010 a motion was made, seconded and approved by the Member-ship to retitle the Award to the Milton M. Ferguson/Paul S. Adams, Jr. Award. "AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY" TRAVELING FLAG The successful bid for the Flag was a proxy bidder for Carroll Bracken. Carroll is the daughter of Commander Eugene E. Bracken who served aboard LSD-1 as Executive Officer during the 50's. Commander Bracken's name will be added to the Flag.

2 Officers, Board of Directors and Chairpersons President Harlan J. Engel, 531 1st St NW, Hartley, IA (712) Honorary President CDR Scott B. Curtis, Commanding Officer, USS Ashland LSD-48, FPO AE First Vice President Davie L. Chapman, 125 Pamela Parkway, Brownsburg, IN (317) Second Vice President James W. Jones, Sr., 101 Dogwood Road, Centerville, AL (205) Recording Secretary DonNita Schorr, 927 Country Club Rd., Sparta, IL (618) Treasurer Gene J. Miller, 34 E. Ash St., Lombard, IL (630) Newsletter Editor George M. Vaughn, Jr., th Ave., Greely, CO (970) Webmaster Jim Rich, 2803 Pompano Dr., Sebring, FL (863) Historian (LSD-1) Jimmie Barnes, 5460 Karen's Terr., Homosassa, FL (352) 62d Ship's Store Robert Parrish, 1416 Broadway St., Lincoln, IL (217) Master at Arms Sam Elliott, 1393 Azora Dr., Deltona, FL (386) Chaplain Jim Rich (See information published above) Ways & Means Committee Dianna Carson, 4647 Madison Ct. SW, Liburn, GA (770) Lora Dewhurst, 7960 Ravine Run Lane, Columbus, OH (614) Jeannine Miller (See Gene Miller above) Eleanor Nichols, 4505 Mosaic Ct., Louisville, KY (502) Kathy Price, 141 Bluegrass Parkway, Lebanon, TN (615) Norma Webb, 108 Forest View Ct., Cox's Creek, KY (502) Reunion Host John Braswell, P. O. Box 27, Boulder, CO (720) "The Ashlander" is a publication of the USS Ashland LSD Association, Inc. The Association is a non-profit, historical and educational organization dedicated to promoting the fraternal, civic, patriotic and historical memories of those who served or may serve aboard the USS Ashland and among the public at large. It is intended that the Association will be a viable organization for both ships bearing the name USS Ashland LSD-1 and LSD-48. Voluntary dues are used for publishing and disseminating the "Ashlander" and for annual reunions. Please send dues ($15.00 per year) to the Treasurer and material, comments, etc., to the same as temporary editor.

3 From the Office of the President 22 August 2011 Ashlanders, It is time for a new experience for me. I have never composed a letter to a group before. Here we go. I have received thank you letter's from the organizations we have made donations to. They are all very grateful for our thinking of them. I have also received the information of the results of or 2011 Reunion in Evansville. We were very successful in our fund raising efforts and I am very pleased with the number of people who were able to attend. Thank you. I had a good time at the Reunion. It was very good to see one and all again. I'm looking forward to Colorado next year. Your President, Harlan P.S. I promise not to sing next year. WAYS AND MEANS Despite a smaller number of people this year we had an abundance of items for the raffle and auctions, and it was very successful. Sincere thanks to all who donated items and then repurchased and made it a very successful event. Just think, now we can start looking forward to next year. That sounds so far off, but for one reason or another, time is running faster than we are. Enjoy the fall season and hopefully we'll have a mild winter (at least those of us in the mid-west and eastern states, that get lots of snow and extreme cold). Happy Holidays to all.

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11 Proposed changes to Bylaws of the USS Ashland LSD Association, Inc. ARTICLE VI THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SECTION 2. The immediate Past President, or in his absence, the next most recent Past President shall serve as a voting member of the Board of Directors. Other Past Presidents shall become Ex-officio members of the Board of Directors without voting power. They may attend any or all Board meetings in an advisory capacity. Proposed change. The immediate Past President, or in his absence, the next most recent Past President shall serve as a voting member of the Board of Directors. SECTION 4. The regular meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held during the Annual Reunion.. The date and time of this meeting shall be published in the last issue of the Newsletter, not more than sixty nor less than ten days before the Annual Meeting. Proposed change. The regular meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held during the Annual Reunion. The date and time of this meeting shall be published in the last issue of the Newsletter. SECTION 8. Special Meetings of the Board of Directors may be held after notice of the meeting is published in the Newsletter regarding date, time and location, and purpose of meeting. Proposed change. Special Meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at the request of any member of the Board of Directors. ARTICLE VIII OFFICERS SECTION 2. Non-elected officers are appointed by the President or the Board of Directors and are not members of the Board of Directors: Parliamentarian, Chaplain, Historian, Master-at-Arms, Membership Chairperson, Newsletter Editor, Storekeeper, Public Relations Officer. An elected Officer may also hold a nonelected position. Proposed change. Non-elected officers are appointed by the President or the Board of Directors and are not members of the Board of Directors: Chaplain, Historian, Master-at-Arms, Membership Chairperson, Newsletter Editor and Web Master. An elected Officer may also hold a non-elected position. ARTICLE IX ELECTIONS SECTION 2. All persons nominated or elected to any office must be members in good standing. Proposed change. All persons nominated or elected to any office must be a member of the Association.

12 SECTION 4. Past practice of the Association is for Officers to advance to the next higher office each year. This provides an opportunity for Officers to gain experience in each position. This practice may continue, however, candidates for each office will be recommended by the Nominating Committee. The exception to this being found in Elections, Article IX, Section 5., or any other exceptions recommended by the Board of Directors and approved by the membership. Some Officers may elect to remain (run) for the position they already hold. Proposed change. The practice of the Association is for Officers to serve in the elected position for a period of two (2) years. This provides an opportunity for Officers to gain experience in each position. This practice may continue, however, candidates for each office will be recommended by the Nominating Committee. The exception to this being found in Elections, Article IX Section 5., or any other exceptions recommended by the Board of Directors and approved by the membership. Some Officers may elect to remain (run) for the position they already hold. SECTION 6. Where there is only one nominee for any office, the President may entertain a motion to declare any unopposed candidate elected by acclamation. Whenever there are two or more candidates for any office, election shall be by secret ballot and in such event, a committee shall be appointed by the President to count said ballots. The committee shall be three (3) in number. Candidates for the office being voted upon shall not serve on the committee to count said ballots. Proposed change. Eliminate Section 6 completely. SECTION 7. Officers shall be elected for a term of one year, to serve from the time of installation at the meeting in which they are elected until the election during the Reunion the following year. Proposed change. Eliminate Section 7 completely and create Section 6. SECTION 6. Officers shall be elected for a term of two years, to serve from the time of installation at the meeting in which they are elected until the election during the Reunion the second year. SECTION 8. There shall be a meeting of the Board of Directors immediately following the Annual Meeting. Transition of administration will take place at the time. This meeting will include the outgoing and incoming officers and committee chairpersons. Retiring officers shall turn over to their successors all books, documents and records no later than thirty (30) days after the election. Prior to the Annual Business Meeting the Treasurer's books shall be audited by a three member committee consisting of the present 1st Vice President and two (2) non-members if the Board of Directors. The three members of the auditing group shall indicate acceptance of the financial records of the Association by signing and dating the records. A report of this action should be reported at the Annual Business Meeting.

13 Proposed change. Re-title to SECTION 7. SECTION 7. Prior to the Annual Business Meeting the Treasurer's books shall be audited by a three member committee consisting of the present 1st Vice President and two (2) non-members of the Board of Directors. The three members of the auditing group shall indicate acceptance of the financial records of the Association by signing and dating the records. A report of this action should be reported at the Annual Business Meeting. ARTICLE X DUTIES OF OFFICERS SECTION 1. The president shall be the chief executive officer of the Association and presides at all meetings of the Board of Directors and Annual Meetings of the Association, and at any Special Meetings; assists in the formation of all policies of the Association. Preserves order and decorum and appoints heads of committees. Makes interim appointments as needed with the approval of the Board of Directors. Signs all contracts after approval of the Board of Directors. Serves as an ex-officio member of all committees. Calls a Special Meeting when it is necessary, subject to approval by the Board of Directors. He shall be empowered to sign checks on behalf of the Association. He is authorized to approve expenditures up to a limit of five hundred dollars. Any amount greater than five hundred dollars must be approved by a majority of the Board of Directors. The President shall have such other duties incident to the office of President and shall have additional powers and duties as may be from time to time prescribed by the Board of Directors. Proposed change. The President shall be the chief executive officer of the Association and presides at all meetings of the Board of Directors and Annual Meetings of the Association, and at any Special Meetings ; assists in the formation of all policies of the Association. Preserves order and decorum and shall perform all duties incident to the office of President of the Association. Appoints heads of committees. Makes interim appointments as needed with the approval of the Board of Directors. Serves as an ex-officio member of all committees. Calls a Special Meeting when it is necessary, subject to approval by the Board of Directors. He shall be empowered to sign checks on behalf of the Association together with the Treasurer. The President shall have such other duties incident to the office of President and shall have additional powers and duties as may be form time to time prescribed by the Board of Directors. SECTION 3. The 2nd Vice President shall perform such duties as are assigned by the President. Subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, the 2nd Vice President shall perform the duties of an absent 1st Vice President. The 2nd Vice president shall be the Reunion Chairperson and coordinates the activities of the local area planners (hosts). He shall also have other duties as may be from time to time prescribed by the President or the Board of Directors. Proposed change. The 2nd Vice President shall perform such duties as are assigned by the President. Subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, the 2nd Vice President shall perform the duties of an absent 1st Vice President.

14 SECTION 4. The duty of the Recording Secretary is to keep a record of business conducted by the USS Ashland LSD Association, Inc. The minutes of all Board of Directors meetings and regular meetings of the Association, as well as any other meetings designated by the President. A copy of the minutes is to be sent to the President as soon as possible after the meeting. The Recording Secretary shall write in and read from a permanently bound book. If the Association wishes the minutes typed, the pages must be numbered and the book bound at the end of the administration. The title of the meeting, the Associations' name, date, time and place, and the name and title of the presiding officer shall head the minutes. The minutes are to be read at the next meeting. After any additions and/or corrections have been made, the word "approved" and the date is written at the end and initialed by the President. The Recording Secretary shall at all meetings have a copy of all minutes of past meetings. A copy of all contracts shall be kept in the Recording Secretary's current file. The Recording Secretary shall give notice of the Annual and all Special Meetings of the Association to the Newsletter Editor for publication and shall conduct the correspondence of the Association. The Recording Secretary shall be the keeper of the Association's Corporate Seal. He shall perform such duties, within the scope of his office as may be assigned to him from time to time by the Board of Directors or the President of the Association. Proposed change. The duty of the Recording Secretary is to keep a record of business conducted by the USS Ashland LSD Association, Inc. The minutes of all Board of Directors meetings and regular meetings of the Association, as well as any other meetings designated by the President. A copy of the minutes is to be sent to the President as soon as possible after the meeting. The Recording Secretary shall read from a permanently bound book. The typed minutes of the meetings must contain the title of the meeting, the Associations' name, date, time and place, and the name and title of the presiding officer shall head the minutes. The minutes are to be read at the next meeting. The Recording Secretary shall at all meetings have a copy of all minutes of past meetings. The Recording Secretary shall be the keeper of the Association's Corporate Seal. He/she shall perform such duties, within the scope of his/her office as may be assigned to him/her from time to time by the Board of Directors or the President of the Association. SECTION 5. The Treasurer will be responsible for all of the funds of the Association and shall collect all dues. He shall pay out money only after approval of the Board of Directors or the President (Article X, Section l). He shall receive and give receipts for monies due and payable from any source whatsoever. He shall keep a full and accurate set of books which shall be open to inspection by the Board of Directors at any time. He shall deposit all monies in the name of the Association in such bank as may be designated by the Board of Directors. He shall be empowered to sign checks on behalf of the Association. He shall make a complete financial report at the Annual Meeting. He shall submit all financial records in his keeping for auditing by the Board of Directors on the day of the official opening of the Annual Reunion. The Treasurer's report shall be available to any active member upon request.

15 Proposed change. The Treasurer will be responsible for all of the funds of the Association and shall collect all dues. He shall pay out money with the approval of the President. He shall receive and give receipts for monies due and payable from any source whatsoever. He shall keep a full and accurate set of books which shall be open to inspection by the Board of Directors at any time. He shall deposit all monies in the name of the Association in such bank as may be designated by the Board of Directors. He shall be empowered to sign checks on behalf of the Association together with one additional authorized signer. He shall make a complete financial report at the Annual Meeting. He shall submit all financial records in his keeping for auditing by the Audit Committee named by the President on the day of the official opening of the Annual Reunion. The Treasurer's report shall be available to any active member upon request. SECTION 6. Duties of non-elected officers: A. Parliamentarian - The Parliamentarian shall be knowledgeable in Roberts Rules of Order and the Association Bylaws, and shall be advisor to the presiding officer of any meeting of the Association, the Board of Directors or any of its committees in parliamentary matters. B. Chaplain - The Chaplain shall have all duties incident to the office of Chaplain. He shall be expected to make appropriate contacts in all known members' illnesses or death. The Chaplain shall make the arrangements for the Memorial Service at the Annual Reunion. C. Historian - The Historian shall keep a permanent chronological record of the progress and events of the Association by collecting material, such as media clippings, photographs and other items relative to the affairs of the Association; may, with the concurrence of the Board of Directors, write the history of the USS Ashland; collect and maintain a file of published and unpublished histories, pictures, papers and other documents concerning the USS Ashland; conduct, contact, work with the Defense Department and U. S. Navy; and, in conjunction with the Chaplain, contact and help deceased members' families and provide them with known records, histories, etc., concerning the service of the deceased aboard the USS Ashland. D. Master-at-Arms, shall maintain decorum at Annual Meetings and elections. He shall have such other duties and powers as may be, from time to time, prescribed by the Board of Directors, or the President of the Association. The Master-at-Arms shall be responsible for the Association's banners and colors. E. The Membership Chairperson, shall be responsible for Association programs pertaining to membership, shall prepare and issue membership cards and information about the Association to new members. He shall maintain a current membership roster and shall provide a copy to the President and Treasurer. He shall provide the Newsletter Editor with the names and addresses of those members to receive the Newsletter. The Membership Chairperson shall report to the President. F. The Newsletter Editor shall be in charge of writing, editing and distributing the Newsletter, periodically, as directed by the Board of Directors; is responsible for ascertaining that dates, times, information published is in accord with that supplied to him; that the Newsletter is clear, concise, attractive, and easy-to-read; gets authority from the Board of Directors for the expense of the Newsletter ; submits bills, receipts to the President or Board of Directors for authorization and payment by the Treasurer. He shall receive from the Membership Chairperson the membership list and addresses to receive the Newsletter. The Newsletter Editor shall report to the President.

16 G. Storekeeper- Shall be responsible for the Association's souvenirs. Profits made, shall be sent to the Treasurer. Expense billing for souvenirs purchased, after proper authorization(s), shall be forwarded to the Treasurer for payment. H. Public Relations Officer- Shall confer with the President, the Reunion Chairperson and other members who have helpful connections with the media to plan publicity for the coming year. All publicity regarding the Association shall be released by the Public Relations Chairperson. The Public Relations Officer reports to the President. Proposed change. A. Remove completely. B. Re-titled to A. Chaplain - The Chaplain shall have all duties incident to the office of Chaplain. He shall be expected to make appropriate contacts in all known members' illnesses or death. C. Re-titled B. Historian -The Historian shall keep a permanent chronological record of the progress and events of the Association by collecting material, such as media clippings, photographs and other items relative to the affairs of the Association; may, with the concurrence of the Board of Directors, write the history of the USS Ashland; collect and maintain a file of published and unpublished histories, pictures, papers and other documents concerning the USS Ashland; conduct, contact, work with the Defense Department and U. S. Navy; and, in conjunction with the Chaplain, contact and help deceased members' families and provide them with known records, histories, etc., concerning the service of the deceased aboard the USS Ashland. D. Re-titled C. Master-at-Arms, shall maintain decorum at Annual Meetings and elections. He shall have such other duties and powers as may be, from time to time prescribed by the Board of Directors, or the President of the Association. E. Re-titled D. The Membership Chairperson shall maintain a current membership roster and shall provide a copy to the President and Treasurer. He shall provide the Newsletter Editor with the names and addresses of those members to receive the Newsletter, The Membership Chairperson shall report to the President. F. Re-titled E. The Newsletter Editor shall be in charge of writing, editing, and distributing the Newsletter, periodically, as directed by the Board of Directors; is responsible for ascertaining that dates, times, information published is in accord with that supplied to him; that the Newsletter is clear, concise, attractive, and easy-to-read; gets authority from the President for the expense of the Newsletter. G. Remove completely. Re-title G. to F. The Web Master shall be in charge of the electronic publication of information pertaining to the USS Ashland LSD Association, Inc. on the USS Ashland Web Site. ARTICLE XI COMMITTEES SECTION 1. At the Annual Meeting a Nominating Committee shall be formed to propose candidates for each elected office for the elections to be held at the next Annual Meeting. The Committee shall consist of not more than three (3) members and the President shall select the Committee Chairperson. The list of proposed candidates shall be published in the Association Newsletter not less than ten days, nor more than sixty days before the date of the Annual Meeting.

17 Proposed change. At the Annual Meeting a Nominating Committee shall be formed to propose candidates for each elected office for the elections to be held at the next Annual Meeting. The Committee shall consist of not more than three (3) members and the President shall select the Committee Chairperson. SECTION 4. No contracts may be signed or purchases made in the name of the Association by Committees or Members of the Association without prior approval of the President. Proposed change. Remove completely. ARTICLE XIII ANNUAL REUNION SECTION 1.The location and date of the Annual Reunion for the following year shall be determined by a majority of the Members eligible to vote at the Annual Reunion. This site for the Annual Reunion two years hence shall be determined at the Annual Reunion. SECTION 2. The Second Vice President is designated as Reunion Chairperson and coordinates all activities of the upcoming Annual Reunion. Local area planners or hosts and any other Association members working to arrange the Annual Reunion for the following year shall be a Committee that reports to the Second Vice President. SECTION 3. The Second Vice President shall report to the President, in a timely fashion, the details of the preparation for the upcoming Annual Reunion. The Second Vice President shall submit to the President all Contracts and Agreements for the President's signature. All expenditures of Reunion expenses shall have the prior approval of the President. The Second Vice President shall send the receipts for all purchases to the Treasurer. SECTION 4. All members attending the Annual Reunion are requested to be present at the Annual Meeting to elect officers and/or vote on other matters in the best interest of the Association. Proposed change. SECTION 2. Remove completely. SECTION 3. Remove completely. SECTION 4. Re-title to SECTION 2. ARTICLE XIV CHAPTERS SECTION 1. The National Association shall grant Charters, at its option, to sectional or state chapters, under the provision of the National Association Constitution and Bylaws.

18 SECTION 2. A membership of not less than ten (10) members in good standing shall be required to obtain such Charters. Proposed change. SECTION 1. Remove completely. SECTION 2. Remove completely. ARTICLE XV PROTECTING THE ASSOCIATION Proposed change. Re-title ARTICLE XV TO ARTICLE XIV ARTICLE XVI BYLAWS AND AMENDMENTS SECTION 1. Every member shall be furnished with a copy of the latest revised Bylaws. SECTION 2. These Bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed by a majority vote of the Members present and eligible to vote at an Annual Meeting. SECTION 3. Amendments, changes or repeal of Bylaws made by the Board of Directors (Article VI, Section 3) during the course of the year, between Annual Meetings, shall be published in the next issue of the Association Newsletter. SECTION 4. When amendments are made to the Bylaws a new printing shall be made and distributed at the next Annual Meeting. Proposed change. Re-title ARTICLE XVI TO ARTICLE XV SECTION 1. Remove completely. Re-title SECTION 2 to SECTION 1 Re-title SECTION 3 to SECTION 2 Re-title SECTION 4 to SECTION 3 SECTION 3. When amendments are made to the Bylaws a new printing shall be made and distributed at the next Annual Meeting, upon request of any Member. ARTICLE XVII DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS Proposed change. Re-title to ARTICLE XVI

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