June 2023

USS Sennet Reunion will be
October 16-19, 2023 in Myrtle Beach, SC at
the Landmark Resort - 1501 South Ocean Blvd.

Reservation Instructions . . .
We're staying at the Landmark Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC. - web site www.landmarkresort.com   We have reserved a block of rooms at a special reduced rate for the reunion.   Call Landmark Resort at 855-338-0226 (Mon-Fri 9 to 9 / Sat – Sun 9 to 5).   Note: 855-338-0226 is a special group reservation number – not the general reservation number.   Tell them you are with the USS Sennet and / or group number 3704436 to get the discounted rates.   Reservations must be made prior to September 08, 2023.   After the cut off date our discounted rate ends and available rooms cannot be guaranteed.

Paying for your Rooms . . .
The first night’s stay is due when making your reservation.   You can pay room balance in full before your arrival, or you can pay the balance when you arrive.   If you decide to pay your balance at arrival using a debit card there is NO FEE.   If you pay the balance at arrival with a credit card, a 2.5% fee will be charged.

Individual cancellations made at least 3 days prior to date of arrival will receive a refund less a $25 administrative cancellation fee.   Cancellation fee will be waived for illness or death.

Room Rates . . .
Hotels and resorts add a variety of extra fees, resort, taxes, parking, registration, etc. to their quoted prices, so it's hard to compare prices.   We have negotiated out most of those fees and got others reduced for the reunion.   Rates are based on single or double occupancy.   Add $11.20 per adult per night for 3rd or 4th adult.   Rates include SC state and local taxes.   If tax rates change, room rates could change.  Quoted below are the all inclusive prices for your rooms.

Breakfast . . .
Breakfast is not included in the room rates.   A full buffet breakfast with coffee, juice and a waffle station can be purchased when making reservations for $13 per person, per morning.

Room Descriptions . . .

• Interior View Hotel - Two double beds, wet bar area with sink, microwave and mini fridge. Private balcony overlooking the interior courtyard/ non-ocean view. Maximum occupancy is 4 people.

• Ocean View Hotel - Two double beds, wet bar area with sink, microwave, and mini fridge. Private balcony with northerly view of the Myrtle Beach coastline. Maximum occupancy is 4 people.

• Ocean Front Hotel - Two double beds, wet bar area with sink, microwave, and mini fridge. Private balcony that faces the ocean. Maximum occupancy is 4 people.

• Ocean Front King Hotel – One king bed and a sleeper sofa, wet bar area with sink, microwave, and mini fridge. Private balcony that faces the ocean. Maximum occupancy is 4 people.

• Ocean Front Efficiency - One king bed in guest room, a sleeper sofa and full kitchen, with a cooktop, microwave and full refrigerator. Private oceanfront balcony. Maximum occupancy is 4 people.

• King Angle Ocean View Suite - Offers a living room, bedroom, and kitchen. The bedroom has a king- size bed, the living room offers a double wall bed, sofa, fully equipped kitchen with dining table and chairs. Side view private balcony. Maximum occupancy is 4 people.

• Double Angle Ocean View Suite - The bedroom has two double beds, the living room has a sofa, dining table, a second TV, and a pull out double bed. Unit comes with a full kitchen with a stove, full refrigerator and cooking utensils. Two private balconies. Maximum occupancy is 6 people.

• Ocean Front Executive Suite - An oceanfront bedroom with two double beds, the living room has a double pull down wall bed, a sofa, TV, and a full kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator, stove, microwave, and basic dinnerware and cookware. Private oceanfront balcony off the living room. Maximum occupancy is 6 people.

• Ocean Front King Suite - Bedroom with king-sized bed, living room, with a folding wall bed and a sofa, a full kitchen with refrigerator, stove, microwave, coffee maker and basic cookware. Private oceanfront balcony. Maximum occupancy is 4 people.

• Deluxe Ocean Front King Suite – Bedroom with king-sized bed and TV, a full-sized kitchen, one and a half baths. The living room has extra sleeping space with a fold out wall bed. Private oceanfront balcony. Maximum occupancy is 4 people.

* * * Reunion Thoughts * * *

Sennet reunions started in 1984 with the United States Submarine Veterans of WWII.   Since then there have been Sennet reunions every year or two; some in conjunction with the WWII Sub Vets, some with USSVI conventions, and some as stand alones.   Sennet's last reunion was in September 2019, four years ago, in Charleston, SC.   Covid cancelled our 2021 reunion plans.   We tried again in 2022 but did not get enough responses to satisfy our contracts.   We have shortened the reunion and negotiated reduced contracts in the hopes that we can have one more gathering to give everyone a chance to say their farewells and give a final salute to Sennet.   She was a good boat and served her country well.

Registration Form . . .
There is a registration form attached to the end of this newsletter and also posted on the web site. &nbnsp; Fill out the form and mail it to Stan Pollard prior to September 8th with your check made payable to the USS Sennet SS-408 Reunion Fund.   Stan's address is on the form and at the end of this newsletter.   Also hotel reservations must be made prior to Sept 8th to ensure room availability.

Reunion Schedule . . .

• Monday 10/16/23 – Welcome aboard - Opening ceremony

• Tuesday 10/17/23 – Business meeting - Memorial service - Pizza night

• Wednesday 10/18/23 – Banquet - Closing ceremony

Planning the Party . . .

• Jim Vernon (1964-67) has stepped forward to be our reunion photographer.

• John McMichael (1964-68) is searching for lost and missing Sennet sailors.

• We need someone to plan and organize the Memorial Service. Do we want to have an honor guard, a bugler to play taps, a wreath, etc.?

• Do we want to have an auction, swap meet or a display of submarine and nautical treasures at our reunion? Looking for someone to expand on that idea and make it happen.

• Anyone want to plan and host a Ladies' Function? Should we have a guest speaker? Any ideas?

• We have about 177 crew members on our active list. Starting in July, we will need volunteers to work a phone tree to encourage everyone to attend the reunion.

* * * From the Quartermaster's Notebook * * *

Ship's Store . . .   Ralph Luther stocks a limited supply of Sennet unique submarine items like:

T-Shirts – Size XXL only - Navy blue shirts with the Sennet logo embroidered above the pocket and a submarine veteran screen print on the back - $22
Hoodies – Size XXL only - Submarine veteran screen printed on back - $30
Ball caps - $14
Ships patches (cloth) - $5
Submarine wife pins - $5
Sennet coffee cups - $2.50

Prices do not include postage.   Contact Ralph Luther by email for availability and total cost.   All revenue goes 100% into the Reunion Fund.   Make checks payable to: USS Sennet SS-408 Reunion Fund and mail to:

USS Sennet SS-408
c/o Ralph Luther
107 Wood Side Dr.
Summerville, SC 29485-9301

Email:   rluther107@gmail.com

Binnacle List . . .  These shipmates are facing some serious challenges and would like to hear from you.   A simple email, card or phone call means so much to them.   Find out more info about your friends on the Sennet web site page “Binnacle List.”

TM1(SS) Hubert “Dale” Cross (1959-1968) has Alzheimer's.   He continues to live at home in Ethridge, TN with round-the-clock nursing care.   Cards or letters to may be sent to me, and I will forward them to the nursing staff.
Hubert Dale Cross
c/o Stan Pollard
3016 Bayberry Cv.
Wooster, OH 44691-5912

RM2(SS) Robert J. “Bob” Mullin (1958-1960) has Alzheimer's and lives in a memory care facility in Rutland, VT.   Cards or letters may be sent to his son, and he will share them with Bob.
Robert Mullin
c/om Kevin Mullin
118 Ox Yoke Dr.
Rutland,mVT 05701-9301

Eternal Patrol . . .  Recently we lost:

TM1(SS) Raymond E. Harrison (1959-1965) departed July 10, 2022.
FN(SS) David E. Phillips (1948-1950) departed April 09, 2023.

We will remember our other departed shipmates at our next reunion's Memorial Service.
Special thanks to Ron & Connie Bycroft (1966-68) who send condolence cards to the families of deceased crew members.

* * * Remember * * *
Hotel Reservations and Reunion Registrations are both due no later than September 08, 2023.

A printable PDF copy of the Reunion Registration form is available here:

2023 Reunion Registration Form.

Note:   You cannot complete this form on line.   Print out the form, complete it and mail it along with check to the address on the form.

Green Board,

Stan Pollard

USS SENNET (SS-408)
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