August 11,2011
It is time for the Branson Reunion. We have everything set up and ready for you to attend. I have made arrangements for Shuttle Buses to run on August 24, 25,26,27,28. I hope this is enough to help you get around the area. Also we have the Showboat Branson Belle booked with 125 people on board, I was told we would have very good seats and on the 1 st Deck and won't have to climb any stairs.
The Gray Line has promised to help you get reservations at the shows that are available. The hotel has also stated they will help you also.
The Memorial Service will be on Friday August 26,2011 before we go on the Cruise, so if any of you are not going on the cruise you will have to be out there by 2:45 pm to take part in the ceremony. We will have more information after you arrive.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask please. Laura and Micki will be there to help with any questions. We will be taking orders for the DVD's you will still get the special order of 20.00, we couldn't bring them on the plane. The girls will take your orders.
We have been sending out final notices for dues. It's to bad that some of you have been receiving your paper but have not paid for it. We have gone over the limit of 3 months before you are removed from the membership list but kept receiving the paper. When you get your 1st & 2nd notices please either contact me and let me know if you want to quit or continue. The postage is going up sky high and we don't want to raise the dues any more. I know they are in bad shape but we can't help that. If you receivea red letter that is your last notice, you can still pay but if you don't, you won't get the next issue. So make your own mine up.
I what to say one last thing. My late husband's birthday is today and I miss him not being here to help with the Association as he always was. The question he said to me was when he first asked was "Honey will you help" that was the thing I have been very proud of was when I said "was for how law. 26 years later I am still here. Happy Birthday Mike.
Good luck and see you at Reunion. Linda
Feb 11, 2011
I am announing that the 2011 Reunion for the National LST Assocation will be August 24-29 2011 in Branson, Mo. The hotel will be The Stone Castle Hotel. All information will be in the next issue of the Scuttlebutt Jan-Feb issue. You will make your reservations with me not the hotel. The rate is 78.00 it includes tax, this is the first year we have been able to do this. When you receive the information don't wait. More information we be coming shortly.
We have had the most snow in a month and I hope it goes away soon. I sure do feel sorry for the people in the east. The snowbirds have had their share of cold weather also. Everyone here are in good health so far so please try to come to the reunion this year. Thanks Linda
September 27, 2010
I have heard some distubing news that someone is trying to SCAM the Captain of the LST -325 requesting money. It states they were robbed in Nigeria of all their money and are requesting help. Disregard this request. Contact the LST-325 in Evansville. Don't answer the e-mail, someone has stolen their mailing addresses. Hope this helps. Linda
September 22, 2010
I have the sad news that our Tresurer KARL T PETERSEN has passed away on Sept 10, 2010. He took ill at the Pittsburgh Convention and after he returned home he had a stroke. We were very sadden in this. Karl has been the Nationial Treasurer since Aug of 1985. If you wish to leave a message on the guestbook at the Funeral home it is the following. www.ansberg-west.com it would be very appreciated by us and his family.
On a another note the Association will continue to run smoothly so please don't worry. The convention was complete sucess and as of now we will start planning for next year. Thanks for your confidence and patience. Linda
AUGUST 31 2010
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LST 325 will be docked at mile marker 0 which is near the point where the 3 rivers come together. It is in front Heinz field & by the submarine. Arrival time on Wed is uncertain at this time. Tours will be Thurs thru Mon. Hours are: Thurs - Sat 9 to 5, Sunday 10 - 5 & Monday 9 - 5.
$10/person or $20/family with children under 18. Tickets can be purchased at the ship when boarding |
I took this from the LST-325 web site. Hope this helps anyone that is planning on visiting the LST-325 in Pittsburgh. Sorry but I did not have this information any sooner. Thanks Linda
July 12,2010
The reunion is progressing quite well, but I need anyone that is coming to mail in your reservations NOW I am also getting tours together for you but I can't guarantee the tour company numbers if you don't send in your reservations. I have just spoke to the tour company an we will be mailing out information about tours to you. I was going to put in the next issue but that is to late. She has told me that AUGUST 11, 2010 will be the cut off date to make your reservations. Please be patient
If you have not made reservations for the Clipper Cruise on Sat. please do that also. You should be getting confirmations from the hotel. I will have shuttle buses to take you to the ship and back. They will also take you around town. I will have directions to Pittsburgh in the next paper. Deadline for hotel reserivation is August 18, don't wait. I will keep you informed if anything changes. Have a good day. Linda
March 28,2010
I want to update you on the reunion. I have the tours that will be available to you when you come and I will post them in the next issue of the Scuttlebutt which is the Mar-Apr issue. Everything is going smoothly and I have been told that the LST-325 will be in Pittsburgh for the reunion. This will be enjoyed by everyone, this is our 25th Silver Anniversary. Please send in your reservations as soon as possible so we can get a idea how many to plan for. I will keep you informed.
I have sent out dues cards for the month of Jan. If you have not received them please let me know. Some of you will receive notices of late dues. If you have not sent in your dues for Dec. you will not receive Mar-April newsletter. I am sending out the last notices on Monday. Send your dues back ASAP and you will receive your paper.
If you have a story for the paper please send it to Bob. We are still looking new members and stories to print. Thanks Linda
February 23,2010
I have made the final arrangements for our Sliver Anniversary reunion which will be held in Pittsburgh,Pa. on September 1-6 2010. The information will be on our web site in couple of days. I did hold up the Scuttlebutt because of this. It should be mailed by Thursday. Sorry for the delay.
I have been told that the LST-325 will be there the same time. As of today it was not confirmed but I really think they will be there. I will have more information about tours and etc in the next issue of the Scuttlebutt. If you have any question please contact me. Thanks for your patience. Linda
eptember 9,2009
We have returned from the reunion and are trying to get into a flow again, but first I have been instructed to report to the membership that Mr. Robert Busch, has resigned as President and Mr. Walter Wittholtz has been appointed by Mr. Busch as the bylaw states. Mr Robert Busch requested he continue as Vice President and it was voted by the board that he could do that with the permission of the President. Mr Richard Renna was then elected Secy by the board. If anyone has a question please don't hesitate to ask.
The reunion went well and I believe everyone had a good time. We had 2 buses go to Evansville to view the LST-325 and everyone had a good time. They enjoyed the bffet lunch at the Black Buggy so if anyone goes to the ship please stop by it's not far away from the ship. The weather was nice for a change, not to hot.
For those that were there, I did go to the hospital on Wed and have the operation to get my arm working agsin and it turned out fine I hope to have the other access removed on Saturday thank goodness.
I want to thank my daughters Laura and Michelle for all the help they gave during the reunion. Everyone especially me for all their help. After all these years they learned all about the LST Association and how you people like to be treated. We are going to look for a place for the 25th reunion. Please be patient. More news will be in the next issue of the paper with pictures about this reunion.
Remember to purchase your DVD that is advertised in the paper. We have found out the current Mac computers will play the DVD. Just remember it doesn't play on a regular TV DVD on on a computer with keyboard and mouse. Thanks Linda
August 1, 2009
For those that are attending the reunion I have prepared a schedule that will appear in the paper. We hope to have it to you before you attend. That is the plan for now. Tickets for the tours will be given out by Visitours. They will not be in your registration packet. The only tickets you will have are the bus trip,banquet and raffle if you paid for them. We are very glad you are coming so please enjoy your stay in Louisville. Thanks Linda
July 27,2009
The people that have sent reservations for the reunion should have received a confirmation and a letter from me concerning the trip and tours. Please send in the tours as soon as possible and if you want to go on the bus trip do that also.
I have had a couple of people return the DVD. The reason is they don't have a computer or laptop to view the DVD. Please remember that this is a complete history of the LST Association and the people that wrote all the stories. The reason this was done was to keep the LST alive. The LST never gets the respect it deserves, they only hear about the other ships. The DVD is to preserve its history for other generations to come. We appreciate all of those that have already purchased the DVD. If any of you have any questions please contact me. Thanks Linda
JULY 9,2009
THE DVD DISC FOR THE HISTORIC TREASURE OF NAVY LST SHIP HAS INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDES WITH EACH DVD.
REMEMBER THE DISC MUST BE USED ON A COMPUTER BUT CAN BE CONNECTED TO TV THROUGH A LAPTOP WITH A MOUSE. SOME PEOPLE HAVE TRIED TO USE THEM ON THEIR DVD PLAYER AND HAVE FOUND THEY WILL NOT WORK. I HAVE TOLD PEOPLE THAT THIS DISC IS NOT THE SAME AS A DVD, LIKE A MOVIE. I WOULD THINK YOU COULD GO TO THE LIBRARY AND READ THE DISC. I HOPE YOU WILL UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS. THANKS LINDA
June 29, 2009
The phone number for the tour company is Visitours 502-456-2774. The contact person is Diane Wall. If you have any questions please contact them. Please sign up for your tours ASAP . Thanks Linda
June 26, 2009
The Scuttlebutt has been mailed and you should receive it shortly. I want to make sure everyone understands that the DVD that is for sale is about all the stories that were in the Scuttlebutt's from 1987 through Mar-Apr of 2009. I have used it to look up some of the information that is in this issue dated back to 1999 to try to clear up some information that was quoted by a person that didn't know what he was talking about. If you have any questions please contact me at the 800 number or leave a message at 419-836-6080. Please do not call Best Evidence unless it is for a problem with the disc for help to run it. I will be sending a instruction page with the DVD.
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June 19, 2009
I have received the DVD's and are ready for anyone that wishes to purchase them. You will need to have a DVD Drive to operate the program. This is different from a CD. We will have instructions included with your order. I have looked up many things with the DVD that would have not been able without the program. The paper will be mailed on Monday June 22, 2009. Sorry it is late couldn't be helped. The tours are there along with a order form for the DVD. Thanks for your patience
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May 29,2009
WE HAVE A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FOR EVERYONE THAT IS A VETERAN. THE UNITED STATES LST ASSOCIATION HAS MADE ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE ALL FOUR" LARGE SLOW TARGETS" AND EVERY ISSUE OF THE SCUTTLEBUTT SINCE THE ASSOCIATION BEGAN 1986-2009 PLUS THE BOOK THAT SHOWED HOW THE LST 267 WAS BUILT.
IT IS ON A O.C.R. DVD, THIS STANDS FOR OPTICA,L CHARACTER, RECONGNITION, FOR A COMPUTER. THIS MEANS THAT A NAME OR SUBJECT CAN BE ENTERED IN THE COMPUTER AND IT WILL DISPLAY EVERYTHING IN FORMAT ON THAT SUBJECT SUCH AS SHIP NUMBERS OR SHIPMATES ETC. IT WILL INCLUDE PICTURES.
IF ANYONE HAS MISPLACED ANY OF THE OLD ISSUES OF THE "LST SCUTTLEBUTT" OR DID NOT PURCHASE THE BEAUTIFUL HARDBOUNDS "LARGE SLOW TARGET" BOOKS,THIS SMALL DVD DISC WILL BECOME A GREAT REFERENCE VENUE FOR FAMILY MEMBERS IN YEARS TO COME.
THIS WILL BE A GREAT GIFT OR SOMETHING FOR THE " GREATEST GENERATION" AND ALL OTHER VETERANS THAT SERVED ON LST'S, FOR THEIR FAMILY FOR THEIR SCRAPBOOKS. PLEASE BE PATIENT WE WILL HAVE A ORDER FORM IN THE NEXT ISSUE OF THE SCUTTLEBUTT FOR MAY JUNE. THE COST WILL BE VERY AFFORDABLE.
IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON ATTENDING THE REUNION IN LOUISVVILLE PLEASE SEND IN YOUR RESERVATIONS AS SOON AS YOU CAN . WE WILL HAVE COPIES OF THE DVD AVALIABLE AT THE REUNION.
APRIL 10,2009
I have put the reservations forms on the web site for you to see and copy if you want. Please send them in as soon as possible so I can make the reservations and get the bus for the trip to see the LST-325. If you want to go it is your decision not ours. If you have any questions please either call or write. I will be getting more information about the other tours that are available. Thanks for your patience. The paper should be going out Tuesday. Thanks Linda
MARCH 25, 2009
I think we have decided where the next reunion will be held for the United States LST Association. At this time I am in the contract stage with LOUISVILLE, KY. I am looking at September 3-7, 2009. They are giving me a very good rate and I think every one will be pleased. We will let you know what hotel in a week or so. Every thing will be in the next issue of the paper. I am trying to get the best rate and be in a area you will be happy with. I promise it will be close to transportation and restaurants. I think I will try to get a tour to the LST-325 one of the days we are there. It is not that far away. I know it is late but you all know that it was alittle busy here at home. Please be patient.
WE ARE NOT GOING TO EVANSVILLE IN AUGUST, PLEASE DO NOT MIX THE TWO DATES UP. WE NEED YOUR ATTENDANCE IN LOUISVILLE IN SEPTEMBER
I would like to thank everyone again that sent the beautiful things about Mike. I hope everyone continues staying with the Association it picked up a few new members in the couple of months. That is the way we stay a float.
Thanks Linda
MARCH 4, 2009
I would like to thank everyone for the beautiful cards and donations for Mike. I never thought so many people thought so much about him. He might have been out spoken but he did speak the truth and told the members what he thought was best for the United States LST Association. I will miss him very much, as most of your know he was a hard person you get to know but really he was a great husband and father to my kids and his own. I will continue working for the association just as I have for the past 24 years. We have had a few bumps in the road but for the most part it has always run smoothly.
I thing I would like to tell you is that we are NOT GOING TO EVANSVILLE FOR OUR NATIONAL REUNION. I am working on a city right now. The advertisement in the last issue was in error because we only print the notices in the reunion column. If you want to go there that will be your decision. Please read the next issue of the paper for the time and dates. I am sorry for the mixup. Right now the LST-325 is having a small problem with the Tour people and the people of Evansville, we will not get involved with that problem. If you want information please contact them not us.
In the last issue of the paper we did discuss the AD HOC Committee. We are still getting letters from them and passing them on to our attorney. They still want to tell the board how to run the association. Now I understand Mr. Mike Wicker former director of the LST-325 thinks they should form one to settle their differences. Good Luck Mike. To many cooks spoil the broth. I still would like opinions from the members if they want any changes in the way the association is conducted please send them to the PO Box and they will be passed on to the board. They have a meeting on May 1, 2009 at a place to be decided.
Again thanks for your good thoughts and condolences. Linda
February 13, 2009
MILAN MICHAEL GUNJAK 1927-2009
Milan Michael Gunjak, age 81 of Curtice, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Friday, February 13, 2009, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on August 11, 1927 to Michael and Anna (Stanich) Gunjak. Mike was an active member of the United States National LST (Landing Ship Tank) Association. In 1985, he cofounded the US LST Association with 4 other Toledo area ex LST WWII sailors. He served as the secretary/treasurer from 1985 – 1989 and has been president of the US LST Association since 1989. He was instrumental in bringing home the US LST 325 from Greece to Mobile, AL on January 10, 2000. His signature and an act of congress, ensured 28 WWII veterans were able to sail the US LST 325 back home to America. He and his wife were behind the scenes making sure the way was clear for the ship to come home and helped in obtaining donations to bring her home. Mike enlisted in the US Navy at 16 years of age to support WWII operations. Mike also had the privilege of joining the crew of the USS LST 1184 on her cruise from Hawaii to San Diego before she was decommissioned. He is a lifetime member of the VFW, member of the Zenobia Shriners, Masonic Phoenix Lodge 123, and a US Navy Memorial member. In 1992 and 1998 he was invited to lay a wreath at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers in Arlington, VA. He was a guest speaker at the 1994 decommissioning of the USS LST 1197, Barnstable County at Little Creek Naval Base, VA and was also a guest speaker in 2000 at the decommissioning of the USS LST 1184, Frederick at Pearl Harbor Naval Base, HI. He was an avid Oakland Raider fan. Michael worked as a truck driver for over 35 years, including Refiners Transport for 20 years. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 20. He will be dearly missed by his friends and family. He was a very devoted husband to his wife, Linda during their 30 years of marriage. He served our country proudly as a Seaman First Class in the US Navy aboard US LST 1149, which became the ARL 38/USS Krishna. He was preceded in death by his parents Mike and Anna Gunjak, and sister Jennie, Mike is survived by his sons, Michael Gunjak(Debbie) , Martin Gunjak (Polly), Mark Gunjak (Danielle), Joe Schmidt(Pam), daughters Karleen Hall (John), Laura Buehrer (Jeff), and Michelle VanderMeer. 16 grandchildren, 8 greatgrand children. Visitation will be at Freck Funeral Chapel, 1155 S. Wynn Road, Oregon, OH 43616 on Monday February 16, 2009 from 2 to 8:30 pm. Burial will be held at Toledo Memorial Park on Tuesday February 17, 2009 after services at 10:00 am at Freck Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of North West Ohio, 30000 East River Rd. Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 or the United States Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave, NW # 123, Washington D.C. 20004.
FEBRUARY 4, 2009
MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICERS AND BOARD OF THE LST ASSOCIATION
