Shipmates, The USS Nimitz Board of Directors held a phone conference last night. Present on call were: Ed Deats, Ray Bigelow, Rich Galecki, Myrl Wallace, Jim Disney, John Wilder, and Joe Murphy. The main discussion point was the vote to have Jim Disney assume the role of Secretary Treasurer of the Association form John Wilder. Joe Murphy made the following motion : “Move that Jim Disney assume role of Secretary Treasurer of the Association, which would count as his 1st term and to then stand for re-election at the 2013 Reunion in Savannah, GA.” Motion was seconded and carried unanimously including a proxy vote from Phyllis Deats the Spouse's advocate in favor.John will work with Jim on transitioning accounts and all administrative manners as necessary. For now and until Jim and John notify us send all bills and member dues checks to John Wilder.Looking forward to seeing everyone in Sacramento this year!!

Shipmates:Fellow Association Members if you missed the Pensacola Reunion you missed another great event. Read the Winter Issue of the Nimitz’ Newsletter to see how well it went! Bill Paschall was the coordinator and did a fabulous job.Phyllis and I will be hosting the 15th Association Reunion in Sacramento, California, September 21st thru to the 24th 2012. That is a Friday to Monday with check in starting on Thursday. We have booked the Embassy Suites in Old Sacramento as they gave us the best deal and for those who have stayed at the Suites during the Vegas Reunion will remember that they have a two hour Happy Hour and a full breakfast each morning! Additionally, the hotel is right off the Sacramento River with a great view!In the next Newsletter we will be sending out an attendance and events list and ask the membership to let Phyllis and I know what you would like to do. If you are not familiar with Sacramento, it is the State Capitol of California and is known as the City of Trees. We have chosen t ...

I am sorry to say that we have lost a shipmate. Master Chief David Kinnear's passed away 1115 January 6, 2012. Our prayer's are with his wife June and family.