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Shipmates,
On March 10, 2001, the USS Waddell DDG-24
Association was formed. By-laws were established, a Board of Directors was
created and Officers were elected to conduct the normal business of the
Association. By our first anniversary, we exceeded 100 members and
shortly after our second anniversary, we issues membership # 200.
The purpose of the Association, as stated in the
by-laws, is to maintain and promote a strong cohesive organization comprised
of shipmates who served aboard the USS Waddell DDG-24. The goal of the
Association is to foster the spirit of goodwill among its members and to
afford opportunities for communication, enjoyment, companionship, recreation
and involvement. To perpetuate the comrade ship developed among men who
served in the United States Navy and to preserve the Waddell’s prominent
place in history as a predominant Warship in the service of the United
States of America.
During the 2003 Membership Meeting, our membership voted to
change the membership fee to $24.00 and to discontinue prorating starting
with our 2004 renewal drive. All future membership and renewal fees
will be a flat $24.00. Renewal will consist of a mailing to all
members containing a request to renew and a membership card. If the
member fails to renew, the membership card will be considered void.
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Membership funds will be used to offset the
costs associated with forming the Association, conduct the normal business
of the Association and help finance the short and long, term goals of the
Association. In the near future, the Association will establish a Waddell
Ship’s Store and create a Waddell News Letter.
There were 29 Adams Class DDGs built during the
late 1950s and early 1960s. There were 23 were built for the United States
Navy, three for the German Navy and three for the Royal Australian Navy.
Those ships are disappearing far to quickly. It is imperative the USS
Waddell DDG-24 Association, along with other Adams Class Associations, work
as one unit to save and restore at least one of these Warships. The USS
Waddell DDG-24 Association will support the effort now underway to save and
restore the Charles F. Adams DDG-2.
Have your voice heard.
Help us to keep alive the memory of the finest War Ship in the United States
Navy, and the crew who served aboard her. Become a member of the USS Waddell
DDG-24 Association today.
As a member in good
standing, here are a few of the many benefits you will receive.
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Eligible to vote on
business matters.
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Eligible to hold Office
or a seat on the Board of Directors.
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Attend business meetings
at all Reunions.
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Serve on committees.
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Receive a discount on
items purchased from the Waddell Ship’s Store.
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Receive a copy of the
Waddell News Letter.
Please make your $24.00 check payable to the USS Waddell DDG-24 Association and
send it to:
Tom Jones - Treasurer
USS Waddell DDG-24 Association
808 Los Arboles
Walled Lake, MI 48390
248-624-9376
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