Perch Base held its Annual Picnic meeting on Saturday, April 13, 2024. This was the second annual picnic at the Paloma Community Park in Peoria, AZ, instead of the White Tanks Park in Waddell and it was a great change.
Many of the dishes were brought in by the membership, but the "duty chef," Stan Reinhold, who has a food handling license, cooked the burgers and hotdogs. Our Perch Base Chief of the Boat (COB,) Don Robertson also "mess cranked" for Stan. Special thanks to both Stan and Don for their contribution to the success of the picnic.
Following lunch, our Base Commander, George Woods, opened the meeting, led the Pledge of Allegiance and read the USSVI purpose. George Woods introduced our visitors, including members from Gudgeon Base. George also read the Tolling of the Boats Ceremony for the boats lost in April.
Special thanks to George Woods for providing photos, since Dan Marks, the Webmaster, was in Silverdale, WA, at the Western Region Roundup, and was unable to attend the Annual Picnic.

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