North Carolina Submarine Veterans

USSVI 2024 National Convention
2024-08-19 - 2024-08-24 | NC
The premier event every year is the USSVI 2024 National Convention
This year the USSVI National Convention August 19 – 24 is being hosted by the USS Cod base in the Cleveland, Ohio area, home of the USS Cod Submarine Memorial. This is a great opportunity to meet up with shipmates form all eras, meet your leaders and provide input to the organization. It is also a great time to organize and hold your boat reunion at the same time taking advantage of the convention rates. For more info: https://subvetconvention.org/

North Carolina Submarine Veterans at the North Carolina State Fair's Military Appreciation Day
2024-10-23 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 25 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Please let me know if you will join us for the parade and what times you can be available to man the display. We will need a couple people early to claim our spot and set up the tent, table and chairs. We then need to make sure there are a couple individuals at the end of the day to assist with the breakdown and packing up.

Thank you,
Tom McFadden

Veterans Day Parade Asheboro, North Carolina
2024-11-11 16:00 - 17:00 | NC
This one hour parade draws a large crowd every year to Downtown Asheboro. The parade will take place down parts of Church Street and Sunset Avenue.
North Carolina Submarine Veterans from Nathanael Greene and Tarheel Bases are invited to ride the Torpedo Float in the parade.

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Dinner -December 7th, 2024
2024-12-07 05:30 - 22:00 | NC State University Club, 4200 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
Shipmates:
Wednesday, November 27 is the fast-approaching deadline for me to receive your registration and check.
Please let me know if you are planning to attend, but your mailed registration will not reach me by Wednesday, November 27, mail is moving slower these days.

Our guest speaker is fellow Submariner Captain Wesley Bringhim, Special Assistant to the Vice Chief of Naval Operations, speaking on the topic of fleet construction and readiness.
Over 20 great door prize offerings, bring plenty cash to participate and to enjoy the cash bar.
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Dinner to be held Saturday, December 7, 2024, 5PM.
Please complete the attached registration form, enclose your check and mail to me.
Complete details are on the registration form.
Dinner location is the NC State University Club – 4200 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27606

Fuquay-Varina Christmas Parade
2024-12-08 16:00 - 17:00 | NC
Join us for the 2024 Fuquay-Varina Christmas Parade!
The USS Bass crew from Tarheel and Old North State Bases
Experience a unique parade that travels throughout the Historic Downtown Fuquay District. With over 80 floats and/or vehicles, this parade draws a huge crowd from Fuquay-Varina and all across surrounding municipalities. This parade always draws a huge crowd.

Expected Attendance: 1,500+
Date: December 8, 2024
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Historic Downtown Fuquay District

2025 NC SubVets Burnsville Memorial Service
2025-05-16 - 2025-05-18 | Big Lynn Lodge, Little Switzerland, NC, 10860 Hwy. 226A, Little Switzerland,, NC, 28749, United States
2025 Burnsville Registration
Once again it is time to hold the annual memorial service May 16 – 18 on Moonshine Mountain outside of Burnsville. NC. This memorial service has been held annually since 2003, when the Tarheel Chapter (USSV-WWII) and tthe Tarheel Base first met there to dedicate this memorial. It was built by TMC(SS)) Flowers, a WWII subvet who served on the USS Gato (SS-212) during WWII.
So consider attending this memorial service this year and spend a great weekend at the Big Lynn Lodge. The registration form is attached as well as the information for the Big Lynn Lodge.
Chuck Jensen
2025 Burnsville Service Registration Form Big Lynn Lodge Map

Thomasville Memorial Day Parade
2025-05-26 08:30 - 12:00 | NC
The Mk-14 Torpedo Float has been entered in this year’s parade. The time for parade to start is 9:00am which is earlier then previous years. So those who plan to participate this year, you need to be at the staging area by 8:30am. The staging area and near by parking on East Main Street is shown on attachment 1.
If you are coming to Thomasville using I-85, attachment 2 shows the suggest route to the staging area. NC 109 will be blocked at West Main Street. So heading to East Main Street you need to use Julian Ave to East Main Street. This road bears to the right off of NC 109 just past the Sunrise Dinner on the left.
If you are coming to Thomasville using Business I-85, attachment 3 shows the suggest route to the staging area. NC 109 will be blocked before East Main Street. So heading towards East Main Street on NC 109 you need to turn left on to Unity Street and then right on to National Highway to East Main Street.
So once again, please reply to this email if you planning riding the Mk-14 Torpedo Float in the parade. The float holds 16 riders so lets have a good turnout.
Thanks,
Chuck
Attachments
Staging and Parking Location
Route from I-85 to Staging Area
Route from Business-85 to Staging Area
More Info

136th Annual Soldiers Reunion Parade - Catawba County, NC
2025-08-21 18:30 - 19:30 | NC
The North Carolina Submarine Veterans have received an invitation to the 136th Soldiers Reunion Parade for Catawba County held in Newton, NC. We participated in the parade from 2005-2014 and there was always a great crowd. Frank Gardner will bring the torpedo float. for more information visit the Reunion website https://www.soldiersreunion.org/. Contact Joe Peek at ncsubvets.org@gmail.com if you can attend.

Duke Energy Military Appreciation Day
2025-10-22 09:00 - 17:00 | North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 25 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607
It is that time again! We have been invited to participate in the military parade and stage our float at the NC State Fair.

Wednesday, October 22
Setup must be complete and all cars off the grounds by 0900
Staging for the parade begins at 0915 (staging behind the Martin Building)
Breakdown begins at 1700
Wade Cooper will be the point person for the day

We will have the same staging area as in the past (at the base of the large Ferris wheel along Hillsborough)

Please let me know if you are able to come out. Let me know if you can be there early, mid-day, or afternoon/breakdown. Also, let me know if you intend to participate in the parade.

Thank you,
Tom McFadden

Asheboro Veterans Day Parade Parking and Staging
2025-11-11 15:30 - 17:00 | Asheboro Downtown, S, Chuch Street, Asheboro, North Carolina
The parade starts at 4:00pm and we will need to be at our staging area not later than 3:30pm. Our area is spot #50, 51, & 52 located on South Church Street. This location is at the corner of W Kivett St & S Church St in front of Alcare Insurance.
There is a parking area located at the corner of Lanier Avenue & S. Church Street.

2025 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Dinner
2025-12-06 17:00 - 22:00 | NC State University Club, 4200 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
It is that time of year! The attached is the Pearl Harbor Dinner registration form. The event is Saturday, December 6, at the same location (NC State University Club).
Our guest speaker is Matt Schecter. Matt is serving as the Submarine Force Command Master Chief working for Vice Admiral Gaucher, Commander Submarine Forces.
We will be having another amazing raffle. The stash of gifts is plenty so no donations are needed.
Please keep in mind, this event is open to all Sub Vets (all bases), all friends and family!
Registration Form: 2025 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Dinner

2026 NC Subvets Burnsville Memorial Service at Moonshine Mountain
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-17 | Big Lynn Lodge, Little Switzerland, NC, 10860 Hwy. 226A, Little Switzerland,, NC, 28749, United States
Due to in-climate weather last year the service was held at the lodge. At latest update rooms were still available but going fast.
USS Asheville and Carolina Piedmont Bases always do a great job.
Lodge Information:
Big Lynn Lodge
10860 Hwy. 226A
Little Switzerland, NC 28749
2026 Registration Form
