Volume 27 -No. 2 APRIL, 2014

2014 REUNION - LOUISVILLE, KY All the plans have been made so now what happens is that you need to get INVOLVED in signing up and coming to Louisville. This issue of the Ashlander contains all the forms and instructions to get you there in good shape. We have included the registration forms for the reunion and the hotel. The Ashland rate will apply for three days prior and after the reunion. Please register by mail or e-mail as early as you can. It is always possible to pay for those events you attend at the reunion so you do not have to send money at this time. The important thing is that you designate to the HOST, for the reunion, which events you are going to attend. If you have any questions, then contact Tom Webb ,your "Host" for the reunion. Contact information is contained on page 2 of this issue. 2015 Reunion - INDIANAPOLIS, IN The 2015 reunion will be held in or near Indianapolis, Indiana. Bob Parrish and Davie Chapman will co-host the reunion. Dates are not available at this time. More information will be available at Louisville and will be published as details are developed by the co- hosts. 2016 Reunion The Membership will decide on the location of the 2016 Reunion at the Annual Meeting to be held on Saturday, June 21, 2014. We need a Host. Who will step up?

ELECTIONS The election of Officers of the Association occurs at the Annual Business Meeting. A Nominating Committee proposes a slate of officers. It is possible to make nominations from the floor, but the nominee must be present at the meeting. NOTICE OF MEETINGS The Board of Directors will meet at 1700 hours (5:00 P. M.) on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 in the Hospitality Room at the Ramada Plaza Louisville, 9700 Bluegrass Parkway, Louisville, Kentucky. The Annual Business Meeting of the USS Ashland LSD Association will be held at 0900 hours (9:00 A.M.) on Saturday, June 21, 2014 in the Hospitality Room at the Ramada Plaza Louisville, 9700 Bluegrass Parkway, Louisville, Kentucky. Ways and Means Committee An integral part of our fundraising are your donations. This is an opportunity to provide a unique item from you or your geographical location. The Ways and Means Committee is appreciate of anything you can donate to support the Association. NOTE This issue and earlier issues are available on the Ashland Web Site. If you can use the internet to view the Ashlander, please do so. A number of you have agreed to view the issue on the web site and have been deleted from the mailing list---we are looking for more!!!!!

Officers, Board of Directors and Chairpersons President Davie L. Chapman, 220 Hamilton St., Brownsburg, IN 46112 (317) 852-2850 daviechapman@yahoo.com Honorary President Commander Douglas A. Patterson, Commanding Officer, USS Ashland LSD-48, FPO AE 96660-1736 First Vice President Robert E. Parrish, 1416 Broadway St., Lincoln, IL 62656 (217) 871-9706 rep1933@yahoo.com Second Vice President Harlan J. Engel, 531 1st St. NW, Hartley, IA 51346 (712) 728-3275 harlanengel@tcaexpress.net Recording Secretary DonNita Schorr, 927 Country Club Rd., Sparta, IL 62286 (618)443-4789 wjschorr@frontier.com Treasurer Gene J. Miller, 34 E. Ash St., Lombard, IL 60148 (630) 627-3746 gjm34@att.net Newsletter Editor Vacant --Temporary Editor Gene Miller (see above) Webmaster - Temporary Jimmie Barnes Historian (LSD-1) Jimmie Barnes, 5460 Karen's Terr., Homosassa, FL 34446 (352) 62d1-0617 jbarnes17@tampabay.rr.com Ship's Store Robert Parrish, 1416 Broadway St., Lincoln, IL 62656 (217) 732-9705 rep1933@yahoo.com Master at Arms Harold S. Lee, 201 Ellingson Bridge Drive, Decorah, IA 52101 (563)546-7941 Chaplain Ronald C. Thompson, 4500 Roberts Drive, Ashland, KY 41102 (606) 325-7970 ronjaneky@yahoo.com Ways & Means Committee Dianna Carson, 4647 Madison Ct. SW, Liburn, GA 30047 (770) 923-8293 Lora Dewhurst, 7960 Ravine Run Lane, Columbus, OH 43235 (614) 389-2765 Jeannine Miller (See Gene Miller above) Eleanor Nichols, 4505 Mosaic Ct., Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 267-9242 Norma Webb, 108 Forest View Ct., Cox's Creek, KY 40013 (502) 348-8142 2014 Reunion Host Thomas A. Webb, 108 Forest View Court, Cox's Creek, CY 40013 (502) 348-8142 plcr14@yahoo.com "The Ashlander" is a publication of the USS Ashland LSD Association, Inc. The Association is a non-profit, historical and educational organization dedicated to promoting the fraternal, civic, patriotic and historical memories of those who served or may serve aboard the USS Ashland and among the public at large. It is intended that the Association will be a viable organization for both ships bearing the name USS Ashland LSD-1 and LSD-48. Voluntary dues are used for publishing and disseminating the "Ashlander" and for annual reunions. Please send dues ($15.00 per year) to the Treasurer and material, comments, etc., to the same as temporary editor.

From the Office of the President Greetings from Brownsburg, IN. There are only a few things that I want to say. I hope that everyone had a good year in 2013. Don't forget to visit the Ship's Store so that we can all wear an AshIand Association shirt most of the time. Maybe this will help to get more people to the reunion. Please try to get some shipmates that you know, to come. We need to get more of the 48 to come. We haven't been very successful in getting crewmembers from the 48 to attend our reunions. I talked to Tom Webb the other day and from what he said they have planned a very good reunion for us. Don't forget to bring something for the Ways and Means. They really work hard and need all the help we can give them. I am so ready for this winter to be gone. Your President, Davie C. WAYS AND MEANS Is this winter ever going to end? By the calendar date, SPRING is supposed to be here. It has not arrived in our neck of the woods. If you are not digging out or sliding around it would be a good time to start shopping or cleaning out your "white elephants" to bring to Louisville for the raffle and auctions. Enjoy spring, Happy Easter, and see you in Louisville in June. TO VIEW THE ASHLANDER ON LINE: Input www.ussashland.org then click on USS ASHLAND NEWS which will bring up the homepage. Click on Ashlander online to view the newsletter.

SHIP'S STORE Attention all members, your Ship's Store is open all year-round. We need your help in keeping it open. Place your orders by phone or e-mail. Phone 217-871-9706 and e-mail is rep1933@yahoo.com. We can order from supplier if we do not have your size in stock. A complete listing of the Ship's Store stock and their prices was contained in the October issue of the Ashlander. Dues received since last issue for 2013/2014 and beyond Barrett, Joan (1) Friant, Olin C. (3) Braswell, John D. (2) Inman, Jack (3) DeFelice, Constanti (5) Kerstner, William L. (1) DeZago, Philip M. (1) Klein, Victor R. (4) Engel, Harlan J. (2) Thole, Roger H. (3) Franke, Roy E. (2) Wright, Richard D. (1) Legend: (1) Dues paid thru 13/14 (2) Dues paid thru 14/15 (3) Dues paid thru 15/16 (4) Dues paid thru 16/17 (5) Dues paid thru 19/20 Deaths Krystofik, Edward, IC3, aboard '53-'55, date of death June 18, 2013 ******************************************************************************** Bad Addresses The January Ashlander was returned for the following shipmates "as not deliverable as addressed" Donald Bang, 178 Country Club Blvd., Eustis, FL 32726-7411 Carl Chambers, 1017 Alta St., Metairie, LA 70001-5711 William R. Keegan, 550 Hickorynut Ave., Oldsmar, FL 34677-2074 Does anyone have information as to a correct address? If so, please let me know in order that I can correct the mailing list.

RAMADA PLAZA Ramada Plaza Louisville DIRECTIONS: 9700 Bluegrass Parkway Louisville, KY 40299 FROM CINCINNATI: Phone Number: 502-491-4830 71 South to 264 West. 264 West to Fax: 502-493-3817 64 East. Exit 15 South Hurstbourne Lane Exit. At light at end of ramp, continue straight, crossing Hurst- bourne to Bluegrass Parkway. The Ramada Plaza Hotel and Confer- ence Center has 348 guest rooms and suites with excellent access to I-64 and is FROM LEXINGTON: located just minutes from the area 64 West to exit 15. At end of ramp attractions and downtown Louisville. turn left, go under 64 underpass and at second stoplight, take a left on to The hotel provides Wicks Family Restaurant Bluegrass Parkway. The Ramada and Sports Lounge, Tazza Italia Gourmet Plaza will be on the right side. Coffee Shop, Indoor Pool, Sauna, Fitness Center, Room Service and CC Medi Spa for FROM INDIANA: rest and relaxation. 65 South to 64 East (Lexington Exit). Follow 64 East to Exit 15-South Hotel features and other information: Hurstbourne Lane Exit. At light at the Complimentary Airport Shuttle end of the ramp, continue straight Complimentary High-Speed Wireless Int. crossing Hurstbourne to Bluegrass Complimentary Parking Parkway. The Ramada Plaza will be All Rooms have Clock, Coffee Maker, on the right side. Hairdryer, Iron and Board Work desk in King Guestrooms and all Suites Microwave & Refrigerator in Some Rooms FROM AIRPORT: Banquet, Conference, Convention Rooms 264 East to 64 East. Exit 15 South Fitness Center Hurstbourne Lane Exit. At light at Business Center end of ramp, continue straight, Guest Laundromat crossing Hurstbourne to Bluegrass Restaurant Bar & Coffee Shop Parkway. The Ramada Plaza will be on the right side.

REGISTRATION FORM Please complete this form and mail to the address below so your address and information on the roster and mailing list is correct and verified. We don't want to send any information to an incorrect address. NAME__________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS:_______________________________________________________________________ CITY:_________________STATE:__________________ZIP CODE:__________________________ PHONE: ( ) __________________ Spouses name (if applicable)__________________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________ When Aboard the Ashland_________________________________________________________ Rate/Rank (When leaving the ship)_________________Division___________________________ Mail to: Gene J. Miller, 34 East Ash Street, Lombard, IL 60148-2602 _______________________________________________________________________________ The Association dues are $15.00 per year for a single member or a couple. We consider spouses as full members of the Association. The dues year begins each year at Annual reunion time. Dues to the Association are voluntary by our bylaws but we always hope you will support our efforts. The dues collected help pay for printing and mailing out the Newsletter, locating former crew members, planning the Annual Reunion and other expenses in running the Association. Please complete this portion of the form and mail to our Treasurer. $________Enclosed is/are dues for ( ) year/s. I understand that the dues year begins at the annual reunion and will cover up to the next Annual Reunion. NAME:________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS:______________________________________________________________________ City, State and Zip Code:__________________________________________________________ Make any checks payable to USS Ashland LSD Association, Inc. Mail checks to: Gene J. Miller, Treasurer, 34 East Ash Street, Lombard, IL 60148-2602