Acting President Frank Muscari Vice President Frank Muscari
Treasurer Bob Daigle
Secretary Myron E. "Ed" Nelson, Jr.
Social Coord. Dennis Pauly CMAA Frank Muscari
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(L-R) Dennis Pauly, Bob Daigle, Marni Caruana Yeates (Executive Director), Leah Spradlin (Executive Administrator), Ed Nelson
Hampton Roads NWSA members liquidate funds to complete chapter disestablishment. Bob & Carol Daigle, Dennis & Susan Pauly, and Ed Nelson distributed $2937.00, the remaining funds in the chapter treasury, to three worthy organizations recently. Treasurer Daigle mailed a contribution to the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society. On Wednesday, June 10, the group met at Equi-Vets in Virginia Beach, toured the impressive facility, and made a contribution to their program. After lunch at Pungo Boys Barbecue (do not pass them by if you are in the area), the Daigles and Paulys made the trek to Nauticus in Norfolk to present a check to the Nauticus Education Department for use in the STEM to Stern Educational program. This program is focused on USS WISCONSIN (BB-64).
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(L - R) Bob Daigle , Nate Sandel (Nauticus Education Department Head), Dennis Pauly
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(L to R) Sharon Young, Mike Joern, Ed Nelson, Dennis Pauly,
Polly Garland, Susan Pauly, Carol Daigle, Bob Daigle, Frank Muscari
Acting President Frank Muscari
Treasurer Bob Daigle
Naval Weather Service Association (NWSA), Hampton Roads Chapter Final Report
The Hampton Roads Chapter of the NWSA met at The Lucky Oyster in Virginia Beach on Wednesday May 20, 2026, with Acting President Frank Muscari presiding. President Muscari led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance and gave the opening prayer. Members present were Bob & Carol Daigle, Mike Joern, Frank Muscari, Ed Nelson, Dennis & Susan Pauly and guest Polly Garland, and Sharon Akers Young and guest Nathan Burks.
Bob Daigle presented the Treasurer’s report. As proposed and approved during our April meeting, $190.30 was used to purchase a floral arrangement for the Crossley family, and $100.00 was donated to The Naval Weather Service Association in memory of Donna Crossley. The Checking balance is $3360.76.
The primary purpose of this meeting was the selection of the organization(s) to receive funds as we liquidate the Treasury prior to disestablishing the HRC Chapter. Dennis Pauly presented information on the STEM to Stern Educational Program focused on USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) at Nauticus in Norfolk. Susan Pauly briefed the membership on Equi-VETS, a Virginia Beach based program that offers therapy for military veterans through riding and caring for horses. Ed Nelson provided an overview of the donation process and efficacy of the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS). Mike Joern added information on the NMCRS policy of grants and loans. Susan Pauly shared an example of current NMCRS action to return a deployed service member to help stabilize a family situation. Following discussion, a motion called for three equal contributions from the HRC Treasury to the STEM to Stern Educational program, Equi-VETS, and NMCRS with the liquidation of the Treasury disestablishing the Hampton Roads Chapter of the Naval Weather Service Association. The motion was approved. After two pending debits clear, the approximate contribution will be $989.00 for each recipient.
NWSA members in the Hampton Roads area plan to meet regularly on a social basis. Our first gathering is scheduled at 1300 on July 15 at The Lucky Oyster in Virginia Beach. If you are in the area, please join us. Additionally, we will use the At Large Member News section of the “Aerograph” to provide information in the future.
Fair winds and following seas from the Hampton Roads Chapter
Submitted by: Myron E. “Ed” Nelson, Jr.
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Source: Aerograph May 2026
The Hampton Roads Chapter of the NWSA met at The Lucky
Oyster in Virginia Beach on Wednesday April 15, 2026, with Acting President
Frank Muscari presiding.
President Muscari
proposed a toast and moment of silence for our former President/Secretary Fay
Crossley and his late wife Donna. Prior to Donna’s death (obituary in May “Aerograph”). Fay and Donna moved to Arizona to live with their daughter.
President Muscari led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance and gave the
opening prayer. Bob Daigle presented the Treasurer’s report. Checking and
Savings balance is $3,500. Members authorized the Treasurer to
order flowers/plant for Fay Crossley and family through the Arizona
funeral home in memory of Donna Crossley.
Given
decreasing membership and increasing age, our primary topic of discussion was
the future of the Hampton Roads Chapter. Members discussed views on either
continuing or dissolving the chapter. Lack of interest in membership from
retirees, former community members, and more recent vintage active duty in
the Hampton Roads area was discussed as the primary obstacle to a viable,
growing chapter. An informal poll of members indicated now is the time
to begin the process to dissolve the Hampton Roads Chapter of the NWSA.
Members agreed we will continue to meet for lunch on a regular basis, and
disbanding the chapter will have no impact on our involvement with the
NWSA.
In years past when we
spoke of this eventuality, we discussed donating any remaining funds to a
Military Veterans Organization(s). Additionally, we discussed our
involvement with Nauticus' Maritime Weather Program for Students onboard USS
WISCONSIN as a useful and worthy cause. Members agreed to
develop suggestions for recipients for presentation at a meeting at The
Lucky Oyster at 1300 on May 20, 2026. At this meeting, we will pick the
recipients for donations, and authorize the Treasurer to distribute the
funds. We will continue to keep the NWSA membership informed in the coming
weeks.
Fair winds and following seas
from the Hampton Roads Chapter
Let me know if this works for
you. Please contact me if you've got any requests/suggestions for future input.
Best, MEN
--
Myron E. "Ed"
Nelson, Jr.
2088 Grey Fox Lane
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
757.343.9506
It is neither wealth nor
splendor but tranquility and occupation which give happiness.
Thomas Jefferson
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Source: Aerograph February 2026
WINTER MEETING OF HRC
The HRC Winter meeting was held at the Virginia Diner in
Wakefield Virginia. Service and food
were great, as was the sea stories and fellowship.
In attendance (8): Bob and Carol Daigle,
Dennis and Susan Pauly, Fay and Donna Crossley, Laura Richter and Mike Joern.
Meeting was called to order at 1:30 PM by President Fay
Crossley.
There were many sea stories about best duty
during career, some stories of characters. All in all the gathering was great
fun.
A blessing was given by Susan Pauly, she also lead the group in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Motion was made by Bob Daigle to accept the Secretary’s Report as sent
to all members via Email; motion seconded by Mike Joern motion carried.
The Treasurer (Bob Daigle) reported a checking balance of $1410.48
and a Savings balance of $2105.34.
Giving a total of $3515.82. Fay
Crossley made a motion to accept the report, Mike Joern seconded,
motion carried. There was no 50/50 as our main donator was absent.
OLD BUSINESS:
1,,,,,There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
1…..Venue for the Spring meeting will be in
April from 4/12 to 4/18. The Social
Director will keep the membership advised.
Mike Joern made a motion that the meeting be adjourned, Dennis Pauly seconded,
motion carried at 235 PM.
Respectfully submitted:
Fay M. Crossley
HRC Secretary
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Source: Aerograph November 2025
HRC MEMBERSHIP…..HAPPENINGS/EVENTS/SITUATIONS
1…..Crossley
– AGC (Ret.)….Fay and Donna are coping as best they can. Donna is dealing with Dementia but it is slow
to develop. Donna doesn’t do much, likes
to visit with friends. Doctor appointments,
have slowed to only PGP. Fay continues
to be able to care for Donna and house.
He does get help from Margaret, Amy and Mr. Lyttle. We wish all our friends within NWSA a grand
Thanksgiving and a wonderful Christmas.
2…..Daigle
– AGCS (Ret.)….Over all, the Daigle's are doing fine. Carol's MS remains
stable and she has recuperated very well from lung cancer surgery. For Bob, he
continues to volunteer at our Church food pantry. The amount of people
coming thru have increased and expect that it will continue to do so,
especially with the government shut down. Health wise, as with aging the
aches and pains of growing old does exist. Overall
health...great. We did some traveling this summer and fall. Headed
to Massachusetts for a family get together this summer, and for our fall trip
we headed south to Florida to visit our Grandson who lives in St Augustine and
then to the Tampa area to visit our granddaughter and our great granddaughter,
our first. Wishing everyone the happiest holidays coming up. 3…..Nelson
– LCDR (Ret.)….The Nelson’s are focused on Three Bs; Balls - golf for Ed and yarn for Ruthie. Beast
– Princess Mary, a four year old Havanese who requires both parents in
attendance for the daily morning walk, and Books
- many books in their different forms, our two member book club.
4…..Pauly –
former AG2…..Dennis and Susan enjoyed the addition of a 3rd Great Grandkid
(Girl) to family. Susan hit her 7th
decade on earth and we recently celebrated with family & friends in from
out of town. Both of us still vertical
& fairly healthy. Susan headed to FL in Oct to attend horse care clinic
which, in concert w/our almost completed 'Paradise Paddock' Track System is
aimed at making horses more active for healthier hoofs. Daughter's husband - Matt Merrill, PhD
(holder of 6 energy related U.S. Patents) along with the company he founded
(WeNew Carbology) continues to edge closer to providing Synthetic Fuels
(Gasoline, Diesel, AvGas) from the non-edible 'leftovers' (Biomass) from farms
and timber operations. His efforts are now enjoying the attention of
the U.S. Dept. of Energy. 5…..Richter
– AGC (Ret.)….Served 22 years. Attended A and C schools at Chanute AFB. Was
stationed at NAS Agana Guam, NAS Glenview, IL, NAS Patuxent River, MD, NAS
Kadena, Okinawa, NAS Oceana. USS John C Stennis (maiden voyage around the
world), then NOCF San Diego where I made AGC. Finished my career at NOCF
Norfolk, VA. Married to my Marine husband for 38 years, two adult children (Nathan
and Jessica), both of which are married and we have two grandsons (Steven and
Lincoln, twins both 5 years old).
6…..Steinbruck – CAPT (Ret.)….Checked in
with the good Capt. and he and wife Louise are doing well. They are happy in the place they have settled
in, with lots of activities, 2 to 3 squares a day. They exercise in a group 5 days a week and
Capt. Chuck has Physical Training to help with getting his walking skills
back. We didn’t talk long as he was
upset, the Giants were getting beat. We
did reminisce about the good old days.
Remembering what we got away with in our Navy, would not be tolerated in
this one. 7….Young – Daughter of AGC (Ret.)
Akers…..Sharron is doing well. She
has sold her old house and is all moved
into her mom and dad’s place (Floyd and Joan Akers). Remodeling of the Family home is a work in
progress. Kitchen has been moved to
living room, kitchen will become dining room and the list goes on.
Respectfully
submitted:
Fay M. Crossley
HRC Secretary
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Source: Aerograph August 2025
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OUR THIRD PRESIDENT
1…..Thomas
Jefferson was our third President. He
was born 4/13/1743 and died July 4th 1826, oddly John Adams died
approximately at the same time.
2…..He was
married to Martha Skelton who passed away in 1782 after the birth of their 6th
child.
3…..Jefferson was
the primary author if the Declaration of Independence.
4…..He was
President from 1801 to 1809.
5…..In 1806
Jefferson ordered the arrest of Aaron Burr for treason.
6…..The
controversy continues over the possibility of Jefferson fathering 6 children
with his slave, Sally Hemings. DNA seems
to point in that direction.
7…..Accomplishments:
Sponsored Lewis and Clark expedition, founded University of Virginia,
instrumental is passing the statute of Religious Freedom. (Separation of Church
and State).
The HRC Summer
Meeting was held at our usual spot, the Lucky Oyster. Meeting was held on Thursday July 24. Service and food were, as usual, fantastic.
In attendance
(11) Bob and Carol Daigle, Ed Nelson, Dennis and Susan Pauly, Diane Whalen,
(guest and sister of Dennis Pauly), Fay and Donna Crossley, Laura Rickter,
Frank Muscari and (special surprise) Michael Joern (one time
official of HRC- great to see him again).
We missed having Eve
Muscari, in attendance. Her family
is visiting from Sweden. Eve is also
struggling with some health issues and we extend our best wishes and prayers to
her.
We also send our
prayers to Michael Joern, as he works to have some vision issues
corrected.
Meeting was
called to order at 1:20 PM by President Fay Crossley.
A blessing was
given by Frank Muscari – CMAA. Frank also
led the group reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion was made by Frank Muscari to accept the
Secretary’s Report as sent to all members via Email, motion seconded by Bob
Daigle, motion carried. Laura
mentioned that she did not get the minutes, I will check into that.
The Treasurer (Bob Daigle) reported a checking balance of
$1285.48 and a Savings balance of $2104.80 giving a total of $3390.28. Since
last report expenditures were contribution to comply with Kathi Clark’s
($100) wishes that a contribution be sent to the Parkinson’s association. Fay Crossley made a motion to accept
the report, Dennis Pauly seconded, motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
1…..A brief discussion was held again concerning the
dissolvement of HRC. We will continue to
meet as a Chapter of NWSA, until such time as HRC no longer meets qualification
standards, or we decide to close shop.
NEW BUSINESS:
1…..Fall Fling Venue for meeting October 12 thru 18 will be
forthcoming.
2…..A discussion was held as to how we can attract new
members.
ENCLOSURES: (copies can be obtained by sending requests to HRC
Secretary)
1…..Kathi Clark obituary.
2…..Jack Salvato Arlington Plaque.
Bob Daigle,
made a motion that the meeting be adjourned, Laura Rickter, seconded,
motion carried at 255PM.
Respectfully
submitted:
Fay M. Crossley
HRC
Secretary
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