USS GOLDSBOROUGH DDG-20 1963-1993

Shipmates,

Reunion number twelve is in the books and plans are underway for the 2012 reunion in Bremerton, Washington. Shipmate Larry Nelson will make sure we get all the details once final arrangements have been made. Hopefully around mid January 2012. This year fifty shipmates and guest enjoyed a week full of tours and surprises as to what Cincinnati has to offer. From as far North as the National Air Force Museum to as far West as the Hollywood Casino, some shipmates had a very unique time. Whether it was their first professional baseball game or their first visit to a horse racing track, there was more to do in six days than time allowed. We hosted fifty five guests at our Thursday banquet and during the auction, which featured a tremendous amount of donated gifts, our shipmates again proved that their love of the Goldsborough and their commitment to this great Association was near boundless, as we raised over $3400 for our scholarship and general operating funds. Those funds have allowed us provide educational assistance for Goldy descendants and as we did again this year, to donate to many worthwhile causes in support of veterans, past and present, and the organization who champion veteran causes.

There are over 1900 photos on the web site taken by attendees to this year’s reunion and I hope you will take the time to review them and see if you see a shipmate you have not seen in thirty or forty years. Many shipmates have expressed their intention of making it to Bremerton next year and I hope many more of our shipmates decide to make the trip as well. Hope to see you there!

Pat Taylor
2011 Reunion Coordinator

2011 U.S.S. GOLDSBOROUGH DDG-20 ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Purpose: The USSGA scholarship program provides financial support to individuals who served in Goldsborough and their direct descendents for their pursuit of educational training as a means of career and personal advancement.

Eligibility: Applicant must: have served in Goldsborough or have direct next-of-kin who served in Goldsborough have completed two semesters (or equivalent e.g. quarters/classes or sessions) of academic work in the last 18 months. Grades for these classes must be available to the Scholarship Committee by interview time or by arrangement with co-chairs. not have received more than two USSGA scholarships toward the same degree, and be a current member of the USS GOLDSBOROUGH ASSOCIATION (form for USSGA membership can be filed with the scholarship application).

Note: This award is offered in addition to any other educational support.

Selection Criteria: Qualified applicants are judged in five areas:

1. Education Goals
2. Education History
3. Transcripts
4. Statement of Objectives
5. Community Service

How to Apply: Download the application to apply. Contact a Co-Chair for questions: Chip Chapin (scchapin6607@msn.com) or Connie Taylor (Tayfam@woh.rr.com)

Deadline: April 15, 2011
(Transcript extension may be available by contacting co-chairs.) Donations: Contributions to the USSGA Scholarship Fund in any amount are welcome. Send your checks payable to U.S.S. GOLDSBOROUGH DDG-20 ASSOCIATION in care of Bill Biller.

Funded by USSGA and donations. U.S.S. Goldsborough DDG-20 Association is a resource for improving the quality of life by providing encouragement and support for education, information exchange, and community outreach. Membership is open to all individuals who served in Goldsborough.

Dear Shipmates and Friends,

First I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year and hope that your holiday season was joyful and safe and may 2011 bring you and your family nothing but good health and prosperous times.

As we begin the New Year the USS Goldsborough Association has finalizes plans for the 2011 reunion to be held in Cincinnati Ohio beginning on Sunday, September 11th. All of our reunions have been great times, in great cities and this year has all the makings of another outstanding reunion.

Pat and Connie Taylor have volunteered to coordinate this year's gathering and have created an agenda, hotel accommodations, tours and events that will again prove to be a great time for all.

Here are the links for registration, the reunion agenda and more:
2011 Reunion Registration Form
2011 Reunion Agenda
2011 Reunion Links

There is just so much to do in the Greater Cincinnati area and Pat has provided plenty of time for those who want to explore on their own and Connie has allowed more than enough time for the ladies to shop.

Although we officially begin on the 11th, Pat will offer the free airport shuttle beginning on Friday the 9th and the Hospitality Suite will be open on the 10th for any of the early birds.

Why come early? As mentioned, there is a lot to do aside from an early trip to the Hollywood casino as the Greater Cincinnati area has a diverse variety of entertainment. From Broadway caliber shows and plays, sporting events, horse racing and some of the most exiting cultural museums in the USA. The weekend of September 10th and 11th is Oktoberfest just two blocks from the hotel. If you like beer and brats this is for you.

Our reunions are family based events, save for maybe the auction which has a large R rating. So family and friends are always welcome and encouraged to attend. The contact information for the hotel and both the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Visitor Bureaus are included on the agenda/information form along with web sites for the places we will visit and other area attractions. If you have any special question, needs or request, please call Pat on his cell at 937-533-0897 or Connie at 937-533-0900.

The link for making hotel reservations can be found here. They offer smoking rooms but the number is limited. Please take advantage of the early registration discounts as $85 a night with a full breakfast buffet included is a great deal for this downtown location.

Hope to see you there!

Roy Hoffman, President
USS Goldsborough Association

If you can help Bruce please contact him at his e-mail address below.

I’m a military historian helping out a Service organization to locate pictures of all KIA’s from VN from New Mexico.

One of the men they’re missing is: BM1 Robert DOW from Albuquerque NM, he was on board from 1971 until his death on 12/19/1972.

I’m wondering if any of your members might have a cruise book or an old picture of him we could use. Any help would be appreciated.

Bruce Swander
USMC/66-70
bruceswander@hotmail.com

Jack Brodie, a friend of Shipmate Doug McIntosh who was on the USS Goldsborough DDG 20 during the 1970 cruise, would like to talk to some of the shipmates who knew Doug. Doug passed away February of 2007. If you can help Jack contact, him by e-mail at Brodiehighlands@yahoo.com or his cell phone (517) 304 2249 or his land line (517) 456-6779. Thanks in advance if you can help us.