USS SENNET (SS-408)
Independent Newsletter

Sennet's been running silent and deep, but now we're back at periscope depth.  We've got message traffic to send.

Sennet's next reunion will be in Myrtle Beach, SC
On October 11-15, 2009 (next year). 

Sennet has firm orders for a liberty port visit in Myrtle Beach, SC. 

We have locked in the dates and location for our next All Hands Reunion.  Mark your calendars for some really great liberty on October 11-15, 2009 in Myrtle Beach, SC.   That's next year - 2009, and it's in Myrtle Beach not Charleston.  It's still a little too early to make reservations, but we can tell you this: 

We have booked a great reunion location at the Landmark resort which is right on the ocean beach, and your beach front rooms will cost you less than they did in Chasn.  You can learn more about our hotel resort on the Internet at http://www.Landmarkresort.com    

In addition to being right on the beach, at the Landmark you'll enjoy indoor and outdoor pools, a lap pool, a lazy river for the floaters, a water park, and a whirlpool.  What more could an old salt ask for?  Well, how about a 9 hole putt-putt course for you wanna be duffers and free wireless internet for everyone.  Is there more?  You bet!  Landmark's rooms have private balconies, refrigerators, microwaves, and in-room safes.  And if you fly into Myrtle Beach, Landmark provides a free shuttle service to / from the airport, so you won't need a rental car or taxi.

Reunion rates range from $40 to $63 night (plus taxes & resort fees) for a variety of accommodations from the economy Interior-View Rooms to the Deluxe Ocean Front Suites.  Like we said above, it's a little too early to make your reservations now, but we have a block of rooms reserved for our reunion and will provide more information in the near future. You can begin making reservations in November of this year by calling 1-800-845-0658.

The hotel has agreed to extend our special room rates (based on availability) for early arrivals and / or late departures so that for crew members and their families can make their visit to Myrtle Beach a whole family vacation.

Like any good liberty port, there are lots of things to see and do in Myrtle Beach.  We are currently looking at theaters and restaurants for a "dinner and show" evening.  Of course Myrtle Beach is famous for it's fabulous golf courses and beautiful sandy beaches.  You can get a peek at the Myrtle Beach attractions by going to http://www.mbchamber.com 

We will be dialing in activities as we progress and you will be kept posted on arrangements by Newsletters as we've done in the past. Please feel free to pass along your ideas, suggestions and any questions. If you know of any former Sennet Crew Member out there, lost in the fog, please, let us know and have him contact us.

New Crew Reporting Onboard: 

Samuel M. "Sam" Cannon  RM3c(SS)  45-46  is moored in Savannah, GA.
John S. Heintzman  RT2c(SS)  45-46  is anchored in Clarkson, KY.
Dennis J. Murphy  QM1(SS)  46-49  HighJump  makes his home in Palm City, FL.
Robert E. Petty  EN1(SS)  67-68  retired as an ENCM(SS) in Piedmont, SC.
Hanford "Blitch" Shuman  RM3(SS) 53  stays in touch by email.
Henry P. "Hank" West  TM2(SS)  58-60  checked in on email.

Eternal Patrol - Unfortunately we've lost some good shipmates and friends:

Lelyn J. Braun  YN3(SS)  52-55 departed 21 June 2008.
Robert V. Burnett  LT.  66-68 departed 03 Jan 2008.
Harry H. Caldwell LT   46-48 departed 08 July 2008.
John B. "Jack" Delaney  QMS2(SS)  51-52  departed 08 Mar 2008.
Albert G. Erickson  48 departed 20 Jan 2008.
William L. Evans  RM3c(SS)  44-46 Plankowner departed 05 Jan 2008.
Michael C. Geletka  CmoMM(SS)  46 departed 10 May 2008.
Robert B. Gustafson  LT.  48-50 departed 12 Jan 2008.
Christian L. Hansen  EM2(SS)  53-56  departed 18 April 2008.
Grant T. Humphrey  TMC(SS)  50-51 departed 08 June 2008.
George E. Kellermann  MoMM2(SS)  46  departed 02 Aug 1996.
Marvin B. "Mike" Mayes  RMC(SS)  66-68  departed 13 Oct 2005.
Jack L. Moore  LT  49-53  departed 06 June  2008.
Charles L. "Stan" Stanley  EM2(SS)  59-62  departed 12 Feb 2008.
Arthur B. Walton  EM1(SS)  44-46 Plankowner departed 09 Apr 2008.

Donations - Donations are appreciated at any time in any amount. 
Special thanks to Raymond C. "Indian Chief"  Etcitty  EM2(SS)  60-61 for his generous donation to help keep us afloat.     

Newsletters - These crew members donate time and postage to copy and mail our newsletters.  Volunteers like them make our reunions possible.

The Sennet Web Site...

Stan Pollard is reformatting the SENNET web site at http://www.sennet.org to display more pictures of the boat and crew.  He has almost a thousand pictures on file, and is trying to make them all simultaneously available.  There is also a new page titled "Our Next Reunion" where you can get the latest information on our upcoming reunion plans and schedule.

To look your best in Myrtle Beach or at any function be sure to fill your sea bag with these items:

•  Sennet T-shirts            $12

• Sennet Golf Shirts            $15

• Sennet Ball Caps            $6

• Sennet Patches                 $4

• Sennet Coffee Mugs            $2