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The Anchor

Our Representatives

In mid August, Council Members Bill Aitken, Dan Dermer and Dick Ehlert had the opportunity to greet Rep. Rush Holt and Senator Bob Menendez. Besides greeting both men, our Council was able to deliver and discuss information about the many aspects and projects of the Council. Liasions from both offices were extremely interested in all of the projects we support and are actively engaged in setting up meetings with the Council and their respective bosses.

DINNER MEETING PLANNED

On Tuesday, October 24, 2006, the Council will have Its final dinner meeting for the year. Our guests will be the new Commanding Officer from our adopted cutters the Bainbridge Island and the Katherine Walker, as well as Captain O'Brien, the new Commanding Officer from Coast Guard Sector New York. Our special guest of honor will be Captain William Robertson, Commanding Officer of Naval Weapons Station Earle. Captain Robertson will be departing as CO on or about October 27, 2006, so these are our final moments with him. As is customary, we shall meet at the East Brunswick Chateau for a cocktail hour of 6:00 pm and a dinner hour of 7:00 pm. Our formal program will begin after dinner. Please use the enclosed form to reserve your space or contact Dan Dermer at (732) 257-7999. Please plan on attending this dinner so you can personally welcome the new CO as well as wish Captain Robertson your very best.

Fish, Beef or Chicken will be your selection for an entree.

UPDATE: CAPT ROBERTSON WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THIS DINNER EVENT DUE TO OTHER COMMITMENTS.

Sea Cadet Scuttlebutt by Bill Altken-Sea Cadet Chairperson

On May 14, 2006 the Central Jersey Council officially adopted the Battleship New Jersey BB62 Division. During the ceremony Council members Bill Aitken, Dan Dermer, Dick Ehlert, Frank Greco, Steve Hutton, Andy Madajewski, Greg Varga and LCDR Ed Troche were able to witness the Division's Change of Command. All took pride in seeing LTJG John Jamison, NSCC take the helm of the unit The Council was able to sponsor the day's events and pledged continued support as they welcomed the Division into the Central Jersey Council family. After the official ceremony some of the Council Members were able to have special guided tours of the most decorated Battleship in U.S. history. The formal adoption of the unit is a great capstone on the tradition of the Council's support for this unit and the Battleship New Jersey. Whether it was thru the efforts of Stu Chalkley, Walt Olkowski of the NJ Battleship Historical Museum Society or LCDR Ed Troche as the first and former CO of the Division. The BB62 Division of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps finally has a home!