September 2026  

USS SENNET (SS-408) Newsletter

Our 2026 reunion will be on October 18-21, 2026 at the Landmark Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC.
That’s three days starting Sunday afternoon and ending Wednesday morning.
October may seem like a long way off, however

This is the Last Call - You must make your hotel reservation at the Landmark Resort and send your reunion registration to Stan Pollard prior to September 18, 2026. After the September deadline, I must release any remaining rooms in our reserved block and submit our banquet numbers to the caterer. Booking now should not be a problem, because our contract says that you can change or cancel your reservation up to 14 days prior to arrival with no fees and receive a full refund.

Reunion Schedule

Banquet Menu - Ranch Baked Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Vegetable Medley, Dinner Rolls, Tossed Salad w/2 dressings, Assorted Deserts, Tea and Water.

There will be free snacks and beverages in our hospitality room. Lots of navy memorabilia and you might want to bring some of your own to display. Plus, I’ve booked great weather for touring around Myrtle Beach on your own. Who could ask for more?

Possible Reunion Rebates - The reunion registration fee is $20 per person or $30 per couple, and the banquet is $25 per person. As in the past, you mail your check for these fees along with the registration form. However, this could be our last reunion due to declining health and shrinking attendance. Therefore, I will not immediately deposit your checks. I will hold your checks until after the reunion business meeting.

If we decide not to hold a future reunion, I will return your “uncashed” checks to you, and use existing Sennet funds to pay for the banquet and other reunion costs.

If a future reunion is planned then I will deposit your checks to pay our bills and keep some seed money in the Sennet fund for the next reunion.

Landmark Reservations - Our reunion is Sunday to Wednesday October 18-21, 2026 at the Landmark Resort, 1501 South Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577.  They have a web site at   http://www.landmarkresort.com  Call 855-338-0226 to make reservations - Monday-Friday 9 AM - 9 PM. Saturday - Sunday 9 AM - 5 PM. Group Name: USS Sennet SS-408 You must book at the number above and in our group block to get the discounted rates.

Room Rates are Inclusive (all fees and taxes are included)

Resort View Room - The room has two double beds, a wet bar, microwave and a mini fridge. Plus, a private balcony overlooking the interior courtyard. The maximum occupancy for this unit is four (4) people.

Ocean View Room - Equipped with two double beds. Room amenities include a mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and a wet bar area with a sink. he ocean view units have a private balcony with a northerly view of the Myrtle Beach coastline. The maximum occupancy for this unit is four (4) people.

Ocean View King Room - Equipped with 1 King bed and 1 Sofa Bed. Room amenities include a mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and a wet bar area with a sink. The ocean view units have a private balcony with a northerly view of the Myrtle Beach coastline. The maximum occupancy for this unit is four (4) people.

Oceanfront Room - Two double beds with a private balcony that faces the ocean. This unit also has a wet bar, mini refrigerator and a microwave. The maximum occupancy for this unit is four (4) people.

Oceanfront King Room - A king sized bed and as well as a private balcony that faces the ocean. The Oceanfront King Rooms come equipped with a wet bar featuring a small refrigerator and microwave. The maximum occupancy for this unit is four (4) people.

Oceanfront 1 Bedroom Condo - An oceanfront bedroom with two double beds. In the living room, there is a double pull down wall bed for extra sleeping space, a sofa and a TV. A full kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator, a stove, microwave, coffee maker as well as basic dinnerware and cookware. Plus, a private oceanfront balcony off the living room. The maximum occupancy for this unit is six (6) people. 

Angle Ocean View King 1 bedroom Condo - Offers a living room, bedroom and kitchen. The bedroom in this suite features a king-size bed, while the living room offers comfortable double wall bed, sofa, fully equipped kitchen with dining table with chairs and a side view private balcony. Maximum occupancy for this unit is four (4) people.

Oceanfront King 1 Bedroom Condo - One bedroom with a king-sized bed. A living room, with a folding wall bed and a sofa. A full kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, coffee maker as well as basic cookware. An oceanfront balcony. The maximum occupancy for this unit is four (4) people.

Oceanfront Deluxe 1 Bedroom Condo - The suite is equipped with a bedroom with two double beds and a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, stove, and basic cookware/dinnerware, as well as complimentary in-room coffee. An oceanfront living room has a double Murphy bed, sofa, as well as the sliding glass doors to the oceanfront balcony. The maximum occupancy for this unit is six (6) people.

Oceanfront Deluxe King 1 Bedroom Condo - Features a king bed and television in the bedroom, a full-sized kitchen, one and a half baths and your own private balcony facing the ocean complete with two patio chairs. The living room has extra sleeping space with the fold out wall bed. The maximum occupancy for this unit is four (4) people.

Angled Oceanview Deluxe 1 Bedroom Condo - n this suite the bedroom has two double beds and the living room has a sofa, dining table, a second TV and a pull out double bed. Also featured in this suite is a full kitchen with a stove, full refrigerator and cooking utensils. This suite comes with its two private balconies. Maximum occupancy for this unit is six (6) people.

* Rates are based on Single/Double Occupancy, additional fees apply for extra persons.
* * Landmark has waived parking fees and the one time $7 booking fee for our group.

Paying for Your Rooms - The first night’s stay is due when making your reservation and the balance of the stay is due at check-in. You pay your remaining balance when you arrive. If you decide to pay your balance at arrival using a Debit Card there is NO FEE. By paying your remaining balance at arrival with a Credit Card, there is a 2.5% fee that will be charged.

Worry Free Booking - Change or cancel your reservation up to 14 days prior to arrival with no fees. You may cancel your reservation up to 14 days prior to arrival and receive a full refund. If cancelled within the 14 day window, you will forfeit the first night’s deposit.

Or cover your trip with the VIP Plan - Vacation Interruption Plan for $39.99 nonrefundable. Cancel your reservation up to the day of arrival for free. 100% of the deposit is refunded for cancellations. We will refund the balance of your stay if you need to check out early.

Cut-Off Date - September 18, 2026 - After the cut-off date rooms and discounted rates are no longer guaranteed.  Guests will have to book at the best available rate.

* * * From The Quartermaster's Notebook * * *

Donations . . . Special thanks to Richard “Dick” Wiley (55-57 & 59-60) for his generous contribution.

Make donation checks payable to the “USS Sennet SS-408 Reunion Fund” and mail directly to: Stanton Pollard, 3016 Bayberry Cv., Wooster, OH 44691-5912.

Ship's Store - We are closing the ship’s store and only a limited supply of Sennet unique submarine items remain:

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

Prices do not include postage.   Contact Stan Pollard by email at 408.stan@gmail.com for availability and total cost.

* * * Let Us Remember * * *

Soul of a Submariner!

He cast his soul to the wind, and let his spirit free.
And his life was set on course, with a submarine decree.

​ Society had many rules, no way he would live by.
No commuting to an office, no wearing suit and tie.

No time to conform, no time for kids and wife.
The sea was to be his home, the service was his life.

​ If only he could tell, of the sights that he had seen.
Of the seas that he had sailed, on that fine old submarine.

But his tales will go untold, because of history past.
Of lessons paid in blood, the "Silent Service" it was cast.

​ Though the days drift into years, the memories do not fade.
Of good boats and tough missions, and the sacrifices made

Of Silver Dolphins and great shipmates, and moonless dark sea nights.
Of travel to exotic lands, and many bewildering sites.

​ O’ to hear the klaxon sound, his friends they do not know.​
He prays to once again, go where Submariners go.

Each year he grows more restless, the salt flows through his veins.
But the depths are for the young, not the old with many pains.

​ His heart beats with a fever, his mind drifts to the sea.
He knows the taste of liberty, and what it costs to be free.

He will hear the vents no longer, he will go to sea no more.
For his final set of orders, has cast his soul ashore.

By John Chaffey SSN639, SSN687, SSBN619

Reunions are all about bringing friends together. That is more important than money. If you feel that your finances are preventing you from joining us, contact Stan Pollard. We will help, and it will be entirely anonymous.

See you at the reunion,

Stan Pollard 3016 Bayberry Cv. Wooster, OH 44691

Email: 408.stan@gmail.com Phone: (330) 749-7151

USS Sennet (SS-408) Newsletter

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

2026 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.

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