I received a note from Fred Butler saying he would not be able to attend this reunion. He is now in an assisted living center in Greenville, SC. His note said:
" Many thanks for you card, posting me on the next reunion in Florida I am now 90 years old and not equal to much traveling. As you will note I am a WW-II sailor , the first officer assigned to the ship in Feb. 1943, in San Francisco. It was a great ship with a great crew"
I also received the following note:
I wanted to let you know that my Dad passed away on March 8, 209. He was 86 years old. His name was Bill Partridge of Hutchinson, KS. Sincerely, Gwen Weidman"
It is encouraging that at this early date I have received notification that 14 shipmates are planning to attend the reunion. I know that I started asking early so I am really pleased that we are already up to a reasonable number planning to attend.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Sad News
Just recently I received a note from Tom Craigo's daughter. I thought I would share her note with his shipmates.
"I am writing this note to let you know that my dad, Tom Craigo, passed away on November 22nd, 2009 after a brief, but brave battle against bone cancer. My dad lived a wonderful 84 years, and had so many wonderful memories of time spent with family and friends. I know he valued you as a friend, and enjoyed the time he spent with you. Thank you for being an important part of his life.
Sincerely,
/s/ The family of Tom Craigo. Just to let you know he loved his reunions."
Tom served on the Hazelwood 1943 - 1945 and served a cook. Since he was the cook I am sure everybody that was on board at that time would recall him. Tom was at the reunion in 2005 at St. Louis. Here is picture taken at that reunion.
"I am writing this note to let you know that my dad, Tom Craigo, passed away on November 22nd, 2009 after a brief, but brave battle against bone cancer. My dad lived a wonderful 84 years, and had so many wonderful memories of time spent with family and friends. I know he valued you as a friend, and enjoyed the time he spent with you. Thank you for being an important part of his life.
Sincerely,
/s/ The family of Tom Craigo. Just to let you know he loved his reunions."
Tom served on the Hazelwood 1943 - 1945 and served a cook. Since he was the cook I am sure everybody that was on board at that time would recall him. Tom was at the reunion in 2005 at St. Louis. Here is picture taken at that reunion.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Mailing & E-Mail results through Dec 11
On December 2, I sent 189 E-mails to shipmates as a survey to find out how many may be planning to attend the reunion. When I sent the E-mail, I asked for an automatic reply to be made to me when it was opened on the addressee’s computer. In this way it was easy for me to know if it was received and it was also easy for the recipient to reply by just clicking once.
There were 51 E-mails that I got a receipt from or got an actual reply. Only 5 of the returns said they were sure they would not be able to attend. There were 8 that the E-mail address was not good and could not be delivered. Three of these had a street address available so I sent them a card.
There were 182 postcards sent to those without an E-mail address. So far I have received 9 cards back because the address was not good or it could not be forwarded. Of these, the post office supplied for 5 of them and I sent them a card to their new address. Two of the cards I received, provided me with their E-mail address. Each day I am getting several cards back and updating information.
So far there have been 5 Shipmates who have said they will be attending. That is not including me! As we get more saying they are attending, I will post a list of the attendees so you can be informed of who you will see at the reunion.
In several weeks I plan to send a Post Card to those with E-mail address that have not sent an acknowledgement that they have received the E-mail. I guess some individuals do not check their E-mail very frequently.
Have a Merry Christmas, Jim Julian
There were 51 E-mails that I got a receipt from or got an actual reply. Only 5 of the returns said they were sure they would not be able to attend. There were 8 that the E-mail address was not good and could not be delivered. Three of these had a street address available so I sent them a card.
There were 182 postcards sent to those without an E-mail address. So far I have received 9 cards back because the address was not good or it could not be forwarded. Of these, the post office supplied for 5 of them and I sent them a card to their new address. Two of the cards I received, provided me with their E-mail address. Each day I am getting several cards back and updating information.
So far there have been 5 Shipmates who have said they will be attending. That is not including me! As we get more saying they are attending, I will post a list of the attendees so you can be informed of who you will see at the reunion.
In several weeks I plan to send a Post Card to those with E-mail address that have not sent an acknowledgement that they have received the E-mail. I guess some individuals do not check their E-mail very frequently.
Have a Merry Christmas, Jim Julian
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
First Survey Mailing Made
Today I sent 188 Emails and 183 Post cards asking Shipmates if they will be attending. If you don't get an email or post card survey, make an appropriate comment on this posting and I will get it.
A separate but similar mailing by Postal Service is being made to those that DO NOT have an Email address.
Here is a copy of the Email that was was sent.
Hazelwood shipmate: This Email is being sent to those in our list that HAVE an Email address. Since you have an Email address, you will NOT get a mailing via the Postal Service.
The 2011 Hazelwood reunion will be in Jacksonville, FL, April 27 – 29. The hotel will be determined by May 2010. You can find out the most recent information about the reunion by going to the blog site with the address of:
htpp://dd531-reunion.blogspot.com/
Please complete this questionnaire. If you are sending a check, print this page and mail it to me at: Jim Julian
USS Hazelwood Reunion
318 Salt Creek Drive
North Port, FL 34287
( ) I am planning to go to the reunion and mailing a $30.00 Registration Fee payable to USS HAZELWOOD REUNION – JULIAN. This fee covers mailing costs, hospitality room refreshments and continental breakfasts. It is fully refundable if you do not attend. There will be _____________ people in my group attending. (Your best estimate.)
It is extremely important to have a good estimate of the number planning to attend so I can negotiate the best deal on hotel rates, tours etc.
( ) I am not sure yet. Keep me updated via Email.
( ) I know I CAN NOT attend the 2011 reunion. Keep me informed of the 2011 reunion and future ones via Email.
If you are NOT mailing a check, make an Email reply to let me know your intentions.
Smooth sailing, Jim Julian
If you are not sure how to make a comment, look back at a recent post for information.
I am hoping to get a lot of responses from the email quite quickly. Of course responses from the email survey will take longer.
I will keep everyone posted of the responses on this Blog.
Smooth Sailing, Jim Julian
A separate but similar mailing by Postal Service is being made to those that DO NOT have an Email address.
Here is a copy of the Email that was was sent.
Hazelwood shipmate: This Email is being sent to those in our list that HAVE an Email address. Since you have an Email address, you will NOT get a mailing via the Postal Service.
The 2011 Hazelwood reunion will be in Jacksonville, FL, April 27 – 29. The hotel will be determined by May 2010. You can find out the most recent information about the reunion by going to the blog site with the address of:
htpp://dd531-reunion.blogspot.com/
Please complete this questionnaire. If you are sending a check, print this page and mail it to me at: Jim Julian
USS Hazelwood Reunion
318 Salt Creek Drive
North Port, FL 34287
( ) I am planning to go to the reunion and mailing a $30.00 Registration Fee payable to USS HAZELWOOD REUNION – JULIAN. This fee covers mailing costs, hospitality room refreshments and continental breakfasts. It is fully refundable if you do not attend. There will be _____________ people in my group attending. (Your best estimate.)
It is extremely important to have a good estimate of the number planning to attend so I can negotiate the best deal on hotel rates, tours etc.
( ) I am not sure yet. Keep me updated via Email.
( ) I know I CAN NOT attend the 2011 reunion. Keep me informed of the 2011 reunion and future ones via Email.
If you are NOT mailing a check, make an Email reply to let me know your intentions.
Smooth sailing, Jim Julian
If you are not sure how to make a comment, look back at a recent post for information.
I am hoping to get a lot of responses from the email quite quickly. Of course responses from the email survey will take longer.
I will keep everyone posted of the responses on this Blog.
Smooth Sailing, Jim Julian
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