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Grand Old 4th Of July Parade Reminder
Shipmates, we need a good turnout for this parade.
The float will be in place along Madison Ave near High School Road at 11:15, if you would like to assist with setup. Otherwise, we need all hands in place at 1230, as the parade begins at 1300. We are in position A08, so we are near the beginning of the show.
We had seven folks for the Fathoms’ o’ Fun Parade. We need to do much, much better for this one and for Whaling days at the end of the month. This is our opportunity to be seen and to reach out to the public.
How so?
We had three potential new members approach us at Fathoms o’ Fun. Let’s get out there and show our dedication to our community AND the passion that we have for the memory of our fallen shipmates, as represented by the USS Bonefish Float.
We have plenty of riding space, and we will need flag bearers and banner carriers.
I hope to see as many of our members as possible at the Grand Old 4th Of July Parade, Tuesday, July 4th on the Island.
If you need a ride, let me know ASAP (►eMail HERE◄) so that I can start to make -arrangements.
-Dave Bowman
Base Commander
http://www.gertrudecheck.org
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Auburn Veterans Day Parade Information
Shipmates,
Next Saturday, November 5, 2022 is the annual Veterans Day Parade in Auburn.
We will be marching with the Seattle Base as well as the Portland Base (I believe). Three Bases, three floats. As per tradition, the Bremerton Base will be buying lunch at Gator’s following the parade.
Our Muster area is along K St NE, next to Athens Pizza & Pasta in Auburn. Set up of the float begins at 0930, with the Parade itself stepping off promptly at 1100. We are in position 66 (out of 171), so roughly 1/3rd of the way into the Parade.
We attempted to get a “Party Bus” for this years transportation to and from the parade, however, there were several issues with the availability of the busses, and it was not feasible for this year. we will attempt it again next year.
To that end, a carpool will gather at the Fleet Reserve beginning at 0730 on Saturday 05 November, with a departure time of NLT 0800 from the Fleet. Members who are available to drive and carry other members should let me know so that I can announce that before next Friday.
For those who are driving, I highly recommend using the City Lot(s) next to and near the City Hall and the Hospital in downtown (Corner of Division St and 1st St NW). This means walking to the muster point, but it also means that you are near your vehicles when the parade finishes. There is NO PARKING in the Parade Staging area.
This is the final parade of 2022, and I wanted to say a special “Thank You” to John Gardner for his long service as Parade Coordinator. He is stepping down as Parade Coordinator after this event. This has been a great year of Parades and events, and 2023 promises to be exciting as well.
Please note that the City of Auburn would also like to extend to you the following invitations:
We encourage you to attend the many activities in Auburn during the 57th anniversary of Auburn’s Veterans Parade & Observance, including the American Legion Community Breakfast (7-9:00am), the Remembrance Ceremony (9:45am at Veterans Memorial Park), the VFW Post #1741 Open House (1-5pm) and the Veterans Day Marching Band Competition!
Please be sure to check your eMail, the Gertrudecheck and/or the Facebook Page for any further updates as they are needed.
I look forward to seeing you at the annual Auburn Veterans Day Parade!
–Dave Bowman, Base Commander
DIRECTIONS FROM BREMERTON (FRA #29):
Map of the Muster Area:
