In 1979 Reynold (Andy) Anderson, BMC, decided he would like to get some of his old Curtiss shipmates together. He mailed to those whose addresses he had and held a reunion in the Little Creek Virginia Amphibious Base. About 19 Shipmates and their wives attended. In December of 1980 in Orlando, Florida, Andy again got to work and set up another Curtiss reunion. This one was held at the NTC CPO Club in Orlando. 25 to 30 fellows and their wives attended.
USS CURTISS AV-4 ASSOCIATION
But without people such as Frank and Rosemary Pavlu who followed through and carried the ball for 18 years, the Curtiss Association would not exist today. We thank the Pavlu's for their outstanding job and extraordinary devotion in keeping the USS Curtiss family together.
George H Freese joined the association Jan. 1, 1983 as no. 89. George became V.P. upon the resignation of Bill [ he had moved to AR] in 1985. George assumed the office of President upon the demise of Hal Oliver April 21, 1995. Cliff Gomes was appointed V.P. at that time. George & Cliff were duly elected at the 1995 meeting. Cliff joined the association March 7,1983 as no.145. At the 1998 "Alaskan Cruise" meeting , the present board was elected.
Offical Reunion Photogragher
Dick Landsman was aboard the Curtiss from '52 to '54, was a AMM/2,and was first in the 2nd and later the V Division.Dick has been a member of the association since 1995.Dick has been a member of the association since 1995. He and his wifePriscilla make their home in Centerville, South Dakota.
Historian & Webmaster
Charles (Bud) Norris served aboard the Curtiss 1953-1955 as a DC2 in R Division. Bud has been a member of the Assn. since 1998. He makes his home in Ozark, Mo. 65721
Chaplain
Phillip Beckler served aboard the Curtiss 1955-1957 as a DC-3 in R-Divison.
He and his wife Joan make their home in Vail, Az.
Counselor/advisor
Jerry Scanlon served aboard the Curtiss 1953 - 1954 as a ME/2 in R
Division. Jerry has been a member of the association since 2000. He
makes his home in Lompoc, CAwith his wife Maxin
Secretary Treasurer
Jack Evans served aboard the Curtiss 1955-1957 as a Captain.
He and his wife Ruth make their home in La Mesa,Ca.
As was noted the association maintains records of almost 1300 former shipmates. New members will receive a copy of our 73 page Roster as well as the quarterly newsletter - which up-dates addresses, phone numbers, E-mail addresses and information about up-coming reunions. We only have about 200 active dues paying members at this time and would certainly like to have a greater percentage of participation. The annual dues are only $15.00. If you'd like to join, please contact:
Jack Evans, Sec-Treas,
5657 Lake Murray Blvd. Unit-B
La Mesa, Ca. 91942
During this reunion a business meeting was held and it was decided to try to expand the group by organizing and making an effort to contact more of our shipmates. Frank and Rosemary Pavlu took the list of 117 names that was provided by Andy and mailed out a questionnaire asking if there was an interest in having another reunion. A very favorable response resulted, so they went ahead and set up a reunion for September of 1982 in San Diego, California. By publishing the reunion notices in several military magazines, and the aid of Admiral Patterson a roster rapidly grew to the present which now includes over 1,160 names and addresses of officers, men, flag and squadron personnel.
At San Diego 124 shipmates and their wives attended. A business meeting was held and it was decided to form an association
The first officers elected were: Harold Oliver, President; Bill Schofield, Vice President; Frank Pavlu, Secretary-Treasurer.
The President:
Bruce Snider, served aboard the Curtiss, 1952-1954 as a DT-3 in D Divison.
Bruce makes his home in Harlingen, Tx. with his wife Catherine.
The Vice President:
Ronald (Ron) Webb served aboard the Curtiss from 1953-1955 as a MM2 in M Division. Ron has been a member of the Assn. since 2000. He makes his home in Garden Grove, CA. with his wife Carole.
.Master-at.-Arms John Boardman served aboard the Curtiss 1951-1954 as a
ENG-2, inA Div. He makes his home in Wabash, In.
ANDY ANDERSON
HAROLD OLIVER
FRANK & ROSEMARY PAVLU
BILL SCHOFIELD
GEORGE & LOUISE FREESE
