USS GOLDSBOROUGH DDG-20 1963-1993

The 2012 Goldsborough Reunion will be held in Bremerton, WA from the 5th to 10th of August at the Baymont Inn & Suites; Room rates are $91.79 with tax per night. When calling to make reservations please state you are with the Goldsborough Association.

Baymont Inn & Suites
5640 Kitsap Way
Bremerton, WA 98312
Phone: 360-377-7666
Fax: 360-479-5028
Web Site: www.baymontinnbremerton.com

A Welcome Party will be held on 5 August in the Hospitality Room at a time to be announced later with snacks provided by Hotel. The Banquet & Auction will be held on Thursday 9 August. The Hotel will also provide a complimentary Shuttle to local restaurants in the evenings. The Kitsap Airporter picks up at the hotel and information on this will follow later.

A proposed tour list is as follows; Bangor Trident Trainer, Keyport Undersea Warfare Museum & Tillicum Indian Village.

For more info on 2012 reunion please go to reunion page for info and registration form.

I hope to see you all here in our beautiful Northwest,

Larry Nelson
Reunion Coordinator   

2012 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)...

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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