Volume 25, Number 1, June 2015

Volume 25, Number 1, June 2015
The Sue Smith Project –Lakes Region, Island X-4
Laconia, New Hampshire, LTR, Master-At-Arms Ken Green, Vice
Commander Woody Freeman, Sue Smith and Commander Ray Vercoe.
Not Shown is Secretary Roger LeBlanc who also help with the
project.
(Complete story is on page 5)
CAN DO is published for members of the Navy Seabee Veterans of America four
times each year—in March, June, September, and December.
DISTRICT COMMANDERS
Navy Seabee Veterans of America
2015-2016 National Officers
Northeast John A. Cubit, 113 Kislingbury St. Rochester,
NY 14613-1611, Tel: (585) 647-9294, email:
jcubit@frontiernet.net
NATIONAL COMMANDER
National Commander:
David J. Buchanan, Island X-23, Crystal River, FL
8491 Desertrose Terr., Crystal River, FL 34428-8612
(352) 564-0378 DBuchanan@centurylink.net
VICE-COMMANDER-AT-LARGE
National Vice Commander At Large
Jon S. Scott, Island X-1, Gulfport, MS
23416 Meaut Rd., Pass Christian, MS 39571-9479
(228) 669-6858 jon.scott61@yahoo.com
Southeast – Donnie Douglas, 3205 Trogdan Dr., Fayetteville, NC 28306-8335, Tel: (910) 425-0392
dondouglas2001@aol.com
North Central –Michael L. Scott, 1106 Millbrook Sq. NE,
Bolivar, OH 44612-9760,303) 313-4982, miscpo@aol.com
South Central – Troy F. Branch, 222 Watkins Chapel Rd.,
Morristown, TN 37813-3024, Tel: (423) 584-0230 Cell- (865
-924-9023.
SECRETARY
Northwest – Ralph Bean, 4930 W. Hoffman Pl., Spokane,
WA 99205-1920, Tel: (509) 326-2038
Email: porkinbaking@comcast.net
Mel Ramige, 555 Fairview Avenue, Creve Coeur, IL 616103237, Tel: 309-699-7344, FAX: 309-699-1201 (call before sending) SEABEE-5 or (800) 732-2335 navysvasecy@att.net
Southwest – Kenneth Ward, 5717 E. Calle Aurora, Tucson, AZ, Tel: (520) 790-6084 jward43@cox.net
Secretary, National Island-at-Large, Mel Ramige
(Interim), 555 Fairview Ave, Creve Coeur, IL 61610-3237
Navy Seabee Veterans of America Auxiliary
President - Nancy Staples, Crystal River, FL, (352) 697-5565
Vice President—Amy Bradley
Secretary - Sharon Landcastle,
Treasurer - Linda Schmuck
1-800-SEABEE-5, NavySVAsecy@att.net
TREASURER
Gerald Schmuck, 12192 Charlotte Drive, Gulfport, MS
39503-5704 (228) 832-8491 jschmuck@cableone.net
NATIONAL PUBLICITY
DEADLINE FOR September 2015 CAN DO
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Interim Editor, Andy Anderson, 235 Coachman Way,
Sanford, NC 27332 - svacando@gmail.com, 919-4789453.
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Navy Seabee Veterans of America Webmaster
Jon S. Scott, Island X-1, Gulfport, MS
23416 Meaut Rd., Pass Christian, MS 39571-9479
(228) 669-6858 jon.scott61@yahoo.com
NavySVA Membership
Danny W. West, 1147 N. Perry Dr., Warsaw, IN
46580-8339 (574) 267-3872, Email:
dwest@kcaccess.com.
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From the Commander of the NSVA—David Buchanan
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The Sue Smith Project by Lakes Region Navy Seabee Veterans Island X-4,
Laconia, NH
Approximately 1-1/2 yrs ago, Island X-4 decided to do a “hand on” project to
help someone in need and to Inspire new membership into our Island. This mission became a reality
when Sue Smith of Laconia, NH, a double amputee, needed help in retrofitting her home for her
disability, in order that she might stay in her home.
Sue’s husband served in the Navy and had passed
away, making it more difficult for Sue to lead a
normal life. Sue’s need came to the Island through
Tom Tessier of Veterans Count, based in Nashua, NH and Dan Marcek of Vetflix, based in Brookline, NH. These are two nonprofit organizations whose
mission, in part, is to help veterans and their families. Once the work began for
Sue, the Seabees formed a Helping Hands account to support the cost of the renovation, and through local newspapers telling our story, thousands of dollars ere
raised. Veterans Count started the ball rolling with a very generous financial gift.
Members of Island X-4 were able to build an addition for the vertical lift from the
driveway to the main floor of the house, with ramps and railing included. Also, a
chair lift to the second floor was installed along with new fixtures in the bathrooms. In addition new roof shingles were applied and the basement ceiling was
insulated in order to make here home more energy efficient. Much more was accomplished such as painting and flooring, and Sue is now better able to stay in her
home.
As we worked on the project, there was an outpouring of community support. Retailers gave discounts on materials, and people all over the nation sent funds and
notes of appreciation for our efforts. In the end, Island X-4 did pick up new members and old “Bees” from World War II on were satisfied that they could still do
the job!
Mission Accomplished!
Ray Vercoe, Commander
Lakes Region - Island X-4
Laconia, New Hampshire
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X-23's float was recognized in the past as the BEST FLOAT in the 2013
Veteran's Day Parade and BEST THEME in the 2014 Veteran's Day Parade.
The 2014 theme recognized WWII veterans and X-23 honored their Chaplain Henry Embach. This picture of their float was the only float pictured in
the Citrus County Chronicle.
Picture was taken by Steve Lasko for the Citrus County Chronicle.
Nancy Staples, National SVAS Auxiliary President.
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CONGRATULATIONS! To Island X-11 for a great Auxiliary support team.
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Island X-6, Fayetteville, NC participated in the Hope Mills, NC Veterans Wreath laying
Ceremony. Jimmy Campbell Commander X-6, Donnie Douglas SE Commander and
Richard Hoffman, Secretary/Treasurer X-6.
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Seabee Memorial Scholarship Association (SMSA) to provide
scholarships for the children of Seabees and CEC Officers.
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Fallen Seabee Memorial Scholarship Association to provide scholarships for the children of
Fallen Seabees and CEC Officers.
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Fallen Seabee Memorial Scholarship Association to provide scholarships for the children of
Fallen Seabees and CEC Officers.
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