American Merchant Marine Veterans Directory of Regions and Chapters
AMMV NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS - National Headquarters, Ferndale, CA. P. O. Box 186, Ferndale, CA 95536-0186 Email (800) 545-4173 ext. 1. Website: AMMV Website
AUSTRALIA - Small Ship Mariners, 28 Tallawalla Rd., Coomba Park NSW 242, Australia
CENTRAL REGION, Regional Vice President, J.B. Burt Young (402) 488-1576
HEART OF AMERICA - Kansas City, Missouri 9421 Dice Lane, Lenexa, KS 66215-3198
MID AMERICA ANCIENT MARINERS - Kansas City, Missouri. 233 W. Maiden Lane, Kansas City, MO 64114. Contact: Richard Wiggins 816-361-0815.
MO VALLEY MARINERS - Lincoln, Nebraska 1911 Greenbriar Lane, Lincoln, NE 68506-1673. Contact: Paul J. Coyle (402) 489-6727 or Burt Young (402) 488-1576, or J.W. Jack Wolff (402) 397-7921. Meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday at of each month at the Golden Corral 8990 Boyd St.,Omaha, NE at 11:00 AM to 12 Noon. Luncheon meeting.
VIKING MARINERS - Minneapolis, Minnesota 3449 Valento Circle, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127-7170. Contact: Milford Tobin, e-mail, (651) 489-6454. Meets monthly on the 2nd Monday, 10:00 AM at the American Legion Post 435, 65th and Portland South, Richfield.
DIXIE REGION, Regional Vice President, Jules Burg (228) 388-6512
MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST - Biloxi, Mississippi c/o Jules Burg, 2562 Bryn Mawr Ave, Biloxi, MS 39531-4707. Contact: Jules Burg (228) 388-6512. Meets monthly on the 3rd Tuesday at 11:00 AM at the Biloxi Beachfront Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn,) Dauphin Room, 2400 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Lunch optional.
MID SOUTH - Hendersonville, Tennessee 118 Spring Valley Rd. Donelson , TN 37214-2822
TRI-STATE - Chattanooga, Tennessee - c/o 721 Pan Gap Road, Chattanooga, TN 37419-1211. Contact: George Adkison (423) 892-6439 or Dr. David Stevens (423) 396-2985 or James Stancil (423) 825-0629. Meets on the 2nd Saturday at 6:00 PM every odd month beginning with January, March, May, July, September, and November at Wally's Restaurant, 1758 Ringgold Road, East Ridge, TN. They also meet on the 2nd Saturday at 2:00 PM at the Lookout Valley Lions Club, 9 Aster Avenue, Chattanooga, in February, April, June, August, October, and December.
VULCAN MARINERS - Birmingham, Alabama - 200 South 88th St., Birmingham, AL 35206 . Contact: David Luck - 205-854-3322 or Bruce Mealins - 205-823-4680. Meets on the 2nd Thursday at 11:00 AM . at the Golden Corral Family Steak House, 101 Cahaba Valley Parkway E, Pelham.
GREAT LAKES REGION, Regional Vice President, vacant
MIDWEST - Chicago, Illinois - Contact: Keith Milton, 875 W. Division St, Cadillac, MI 49601. Meets on the 1st Saturday of January, March, May, June, September, and November at 10:30 AM for coffee - 11:00 AM meeting - 12 Noon lunch (FREE) at the American Legion Post No. 854, 9701 South Kedzie Avenue, Evergreen Park.
Central Indiana - Contact: Don Ellwood 8770 Carriage Lane, Pendleton, IN, 46064 (765) 778-8735. Meets the 2nd Friday of each month at the American Legion Post in Fishers, IN at 12 noon .
TRI-STATE REGION, Regional Vice President C.E. 'Bert' Hinds (513) 874-5606
BUCKEYE MARINERS - Norwalk, Ohio - 6A Deer Track Trail, Norwalk, OH 44857. Contact: John Digrundo (440) 988-5201 or George R. Sandiford (440) 988-2529. Meets monthly on the 3rd Monday at 8:30 AM at the Farmer Boy Restaurant, Rt. 113, South Amherst. Breakfast optional. POB 213, Ashtabula, OH 44005-0213. Contact: Dick Collins (440) 428-4511. Meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 12 Noon sharp for Lunch at the American Legion Hall, Carpenter Road, Ashtabula. Meeting at 1300 hrs.
OHIO VALLEY - Cincinnati, Ohio - P.O. Box 62563 Attn. Bert Hinds, Cincinnati, OH 45626-2563. Contact: Bert Hinds (513) 874-5606. e-mail. Meets bi-monthly on the second Wednesday of the month at Ryan's Steak House, adjacent to the East Gate Shopping Center.
GULF REGION, Regional Vice President, Jack Grothe, 314-631-7492
EASTERN OKLAHOMA - Tulsa, OK - 406 E. 76th St. N., Sperry, OK 74073-3937. Contact: Karl Kinney or Helen Kinney (918) 425-1937. Meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 11:30 for lunch and begin the business meeting at 12:30. e-mail Karl Kinney sperrysanta @ msn.com
LONE STAR - Houston, Texas - Santos Flores, CEO, PO BOX 34513, HOUSTON TX 77234-4513 Meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday at 10:30 AM, Seaman's Club, Port of Houston.
OKLAHOMA MARINER - Oklahoma City 2766 County Street 2960 Alex, OK 73002-2226. Contact: Lucy Hay (402) 224-6365. e-mail. Meets monthly on the 2nd Saturday at the VA Hospital, 921 NE 13th Street, Oklahoma City.
SS SAMUEL PARKER - St. Louis, Missouri - P.O. Box 20107, St. Louis, MO 63123-0307. Contact: JOHN LUDWIG, CEO; PO BOX 20107 ST LOUIS MO 76117-2657 or 314 544 4097or SIU Hall (314) 752-6500. Meets monthly on the 4th Monday at 10:00 AM at SIU Hall, 4581 Gravois Avenue, St. Louis. Email John Ludwig: johnludwig444 @ hotmail.com
SS STEPHEN HOPKINS - SS STEPHEN HOPKINS – Al D’Agostino Skipper (817) 299-0833. 4029 Appian Way, Arlington, TX 76013. Meets monthly on the 4th Saturday at 10:30AM (except July and Dec.) at the American Legion Post 379, 1245 N. Industrial Blvd., Bedford TX
MID-ATLANTIC REGION, Regional Vice President, George Goldman (201) 692-9031
DENNIS A. ROLAND - New Jersey - P.O. Box 351, Midland Park, NJ 07432-0306.
North Branch Contact: Ed. Simpson (908) 788-8299 or George Goldman (201) 692-9031. North Branch meets the 2nd Saturday at 10:00AM at Seamen's Church Institute, 118 Export Street, Port Newark, NJ. This is a luncheon meeting.
South Branch Contact: Lew Truhan (609) 931-6975. South Branch meets monthly on the 3rd Saturday at 10:00 AM at Gloucester Municipal Complex, 1261 Chews Landing Road, Laurel Springs, NJ. Luncheon meeting.
East Branch Contact: Ray Mombelardi (732) 477-0985, e-mail. East Branch meets monthly on the third Wednesday of each month, at 1100 AM, at Brick Township Recreation Center on Chambersbridge Road, Brick Tsp. This will be our NEW meeting place. All mm Vets are invited to attend.Coffee, cake, and good fellowship. Welcome to Dennis A. Roland Chapter web pageNORTHEAST REGION, Regional Vice President, Hank Cap, (631) 589-0733
DOWN EAST - Dennysville, Maine - P.O. Box 35, East Vassalboro, ME 04935-0035. Contact: Lawrence Bartlett (207) 923-3891. Meets monthly, please contact for time and place.
EDWIN J. OHARA - New York, New York - SCI, 241 Water Street, New York, NY 10038-2016. Contact: Arnold Johnston - (718) 853-4419 or Gloria Nicolich or (718) 853-4419. Meets monthly, please contact for time and place.. Welcome to Edwin J. O'Hara Chapter web page
GENE DELONG HUDSON VALLEY - P.O. Box 525, Baldwin Place, NY 10505. Contact: Wally Hassett (518) 371-9162, e-mail; . Meets monthly, please contact for time and place.
KINGS POINT - Kings Point, New York - 86-38 Grand Ave, Elmhurst, NY 11373. Contact: Peter Squicciarini (718) 899-6031. Meets at Kings Point Academy. Please call for information.
NEW ENGLAND - Wareham, Massachusetts - 16 Smith Ave, Wareham, MA 02571-1965. Contact: William Glynn (781) 834-6899. Meets monthly on the 1st Sunday at 1:00 PM at. the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Harrington Building, Buzzards Bay. Satellite Luncheon: Monthly on the 2nd Monday at 11:30 AM, Old Salt Restaurant at Lamie's Tavern, Route 1, Hampton, New Hampshire.
NORTH ATLANTIC - Bay Shore, New York - 849 Artic St. Lindenhurst, NY 11757-6208. Contact: Joe Bodner (516) 541-8497 or Hank Cap. Meets monthly, please contact for time and place.
OSWEGO RIVER VALLEY - Fulton, New York - 2948 State Route 3, Fulton, NY 13069-4881. Contact: Keith Baker (315) 592-5608 Meets monthly, please contact for time and place.
PECONIC BAY - Wading River, New York - P.O. Box 139, Wading River, NY 11792-0139. Contact: Stephen Stadnicki. Meets monthly, please contact for time and place.
STATEN ISLAND - Staten Island, New York - 239 Bryson Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314. Contact: Angelo D'Alessio (718) 761-9186. Meets monthly, please contact for time and place.
NORTHWEST REGION, Regional Vice President, Bill Marker (503) 998-0840
ALASKA GREATLAND - Nikiski, Alaska - P.O. Box 8002, Port Nikiski, AK 99635
CASCADE MARINERS - Battle Ground, Washington - P.O. Box 829, Battle Ground, WA 98604-0829. Contact: Bill Silva (360) 573-2236 or Ruby Martin (360) 687-4163. Meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday at 12 Noon at the Tri-Mountain Golf Course-On Deck Restaurant, 1701 NW 299th Street, Ridgefield, WA.
EMERALD SEA - Eugene, Oregon - Contact: Ed Lingenfield (541) 822-3760. Meets monthly on the 3rd Tuesday at 11:30 AM at Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1375 Irving Rd, Eugene, OR. Luncheon meeting.
LOWER COLUMBIA - Astoria, Oregon - P.O. Box 231, Astoria, OR 97103-0231. Contact: Frank Wolden (503) 755-0517. Meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday at 12 Noon at various area restaurants. Phone for location. Luncheon meeting.
MID-COLUMBIA - Kennewick, Washington - 1020 So. Conway Street, Kennewick, WA 99337. Contact: Bob & Janell Cauble, (509) 586-1418. Meets the second Wednesday of every month at Clover Island Inn on Clover Island in Kennewick, WA at 12 noon.
OREGON - Portland, Oregon - P.O. Box 301115, Portland, OR 97294-9115. Contact: Ruthann Heineken (503) 848-7031 e-mail, or Agner Henningsen (503) 639-4639. Meets monthly on the 3rd Monday at 12 Noon at Hometown Buffet, 13500 SW Pacific, Highway 99 W., Tigard. Luncheon meeting.
OREGON SOUTHERN - Coos Bay, Oregon - 2657 Grey Fox Dr. Sutherlin Or 97479. Contact: Shirley Cauble (541) 459-7982. e-mail - Meets at noon second Saturday of March, June, September, and November at Red Lion Hotel, 1313 N. Bayshore Dr. Coos Bay Or. 97420.
PUGET SOUND - Seattle, Washington - 2330 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121-1617. Contact: James Colamarino e-mail (206) 417-4832 or Bob Barbee e-mail (360) 681-3802. Meets monthly on the LAST Monday at 11:00 AM at the Catholic Seamen's Meeting Information Club, 2330 First Avenue, Seattle, WA.
ROGUE VALLEY - Grants Pass, Oregon - Gene W. Jernigan, P.O.Box 66 Selma, Oregon 97538-0066, telephone (541) 597-4776 . Contact: Gene Jernigan e-mail. Meets monthly on the 3rd Monday at 12 Noon at Laurel Hill Golf Course, 19450 Old Stage Road, Gold Hill. Officers: Gene W. Jernigan, President; William Bennett, Vice President; Carl Alleman, Secretary, Fred Kuttig, Treasurer.
SAN JUAN - Bellingham, Washington - 1225 Sunset Drive, Suite 357, Bellingham, WA 98226-3529. Contact: John Burley (360) 733-1409 or Robert Hines (360) 332-1421. Meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday at 11:30 AM at the American Legion Hall, 1688 W. Bakerview, Bellingham. Luncheon meeting.
SOUTHEAST REGION, Regional Vice President, Morris Harvey (352) 564-0267
GULFSTREAM - Fort Lauderdale, Florida - 1221 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. Contact: Joe Colon (954) 370-8161 or Mac MacDonald (561)368-6277. Meets monthly on the 3rd Saturday at 1:00 PM at the S.I.U. Hall 1221 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale. Welcome to Gulfstream Chapter web page
OCALA - Ocala, Florida - P.O. Box 5482, Ocala, FL 34478-5482. Contact: Byron Kearbey (352) 489-5842 or John Daignault (352) 622-5085. Meets monthly on the 4th Sunday at 1:00 PM. Call for information.
RUDY KOZAK - Umatilla, FL - 26002 Zinnia Lane, Astatula, FL 34705-9467, Contact: Carl Frey (352) 669-3404, Meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday at 11:15 AM at the American Legion Bldg., 2874 S. Sanford, Umatilla, FL
SARASOTA-MANATEE - Sarasota, Florida - 137 Osprey Circle, Ellenton, FL. 34222. Contact: Jim Waters (941) 729-1346. Meets monthly on the LAST Wednesday at 11:30 at Stacey's Buffet, 4848 14th Street W in Bradenton. Luncheon meeting. Sarasota-Manatee Chapter
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA - Cape Coral, Florida - P.O. Box 101027, Cape Coral, FL 33910-1027 Contact: Dick Sayers, 239-772-7027. They meet on the third Tuesday of each month (except July and August) at Gulf Coast Village. Buffet lunch and speaker at each meeting.
ROBERT J. MAC ALVANAH (formerly SUNCOAST) - Port Charlotte, Florida - Contact: P.O. Box 495134, Port Charlotte, FL 33952. Phone: (941) 941-625-3234. Meets monthly on the 2nd Monday at 12 Noon at the Family Table Restaurant, 14132 South Tamiami Trail, North Port. Luncheon meeting. Call for information.
ST. JOHNS RIVER - Jacksonville, Florida - P.O. Box 6625, Jacksonville, FL 32236-6625. Contact: Connie Heffern, 904/646-1260 or Gerald Krueger, 904249-5943. We meet the second Saturday of every month at Golden Corral Restaurant, 11470 San Jose Blvd, located 1/2 mile South of I-295. We gather for lunch at 12 p.m. and the meeting starts at 1 p.m.
TREASURE COAST - Sebastian, FL - 23 Colony Dr., Vero Beach, FL 32966. Contact: Marge Brady (561) 879-7220 or George VerCruysse (561) 461-3889. Meets monthly on the 1st Wednesday at 1:00 PM at the Community Center, 2266 14th Avenue, Vero Beach.
SOUTHWEST REGION, Regional Vice President, Rex Farley (602) 971-2573
CACTUS MARINERS - Tucson, Arizona - P.O. Box 43691, Tucson, AZ 85733-3691. Contact: Maurice (Mac) McCarty, 520-297-9814; Don Drensky, 520-579-1145. Meets monthly (except June through August) on the 1st Monday at 11:00 AM at the Home Town Buffet, 5101 North Oracle Road (Oracle and River Road), Tucson.
CHINA COASTERS - Wilmington, California - 440 North Avalon Blvd., Wilmington, CA 90744-5804. Contact: AMMV (310) 834-2488 or Doug Ehlers: 310-649-6034. Meets monthly on the 3rd Saturday at 1:00 PM at the AMMV Building, 440 North Avalon Blvd., Wilmington.
DESERT MARINERS - Phoenix, Arizona - 17021 N. 45th Str. Phoenix, AZ 85032. Contact: Thomas Sofranko (480) 802-9241 or Charles Hyer (928) 474-3333, Fax (928) 474-0040. Meets monthly (except June, July and August) on the 3rd Saturday at 10:30 AM at the American Legion, 7145 East 2nd Street, Scottsdale. Luncheon served after the meeting.
ROADRUNNERS - Albuquerque, New Mexico - c/o VA Medical Center T59, Room 14, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Contact:John Donnellon (505) 275-6750. Meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday at 1:30 PM at Shoney's Restaurant, Louisiana and Manaul NE, Albuquerque for Luncheon Meeting. Board of Directors Meeting at same Restaurant 1st Tuesday of every month at 9 AM.
SAN DIEGO SILVERGATE - San Diego, California - P.O. Box 152444, San Diego, CA 92195-2444. Contact: Byron Ayres (619) 465-7358; e-mail: petoskey44 @ cox.net. Meets monthly on the first Saturday at 10:00 at El Cajon Elks Lodge 1400 East Washington St. El Cajon, Ca.
VALLEY FORGE REGION, Regional Vice President, George Bathie, (814) 949-8228
DELAWARE VALLEY - Matamoras, Pennsylvania - P.O. Box 281, Matamoras, PA 18336. Contact: Ed Bamberger - (845) 292-6208 or Ed Almquist (570) 296-8774. Meets monthly on the 4th Thursday at 12 Noon at Best Western, Rt. 61209, Matamoras, PA. All vets and Navy Armed Guard welcome. Luncheon meeting.
HIGH SEAS MARINERS - Willow Grove, Pennsylvania - 130 Lawnton Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090-2310. Contact: John J. Corbett - (215) 659-9297. Meets monthly on the LAST Wednesday at 1:30 PM at the VFW Post 3612, 305 West Moreland Road, Willow Grove.
KEYSTONE MARINERS - Altoona, Pennsylvania 1201 S. 27th St., Apt. A. Altoona, PA 16602. Contact: George Bathie (301) 722-2492 e-mail, or John Osmolinski (814) 942-0333. Meet alternating months at Holiday Inn Express, Altoona and Eds Steakhouse, Bedford, at 12:00 Noon On fourth Saturday each Month..
MARINERS OF PENNSYLVANIA - New Castle, Pennsylvania - 1007 Kings Chapel Road, New Castle, PA 16105. Contact: Walter W. Luikart (412) 654-4271 e-mail, or Fran Dunlap (412) 652-9083. Chapter meets monthly on the 2nd Saturday at 11:30 AM at "Eat and Park", 100 Washington Street, New Castle. Luncheon meeting.
MON VALLEY - West Mifflin, Pennsylvania - 134 Skyport Drive, West Mifflin, PA 15122. Contact: Robert Downey (412) 466-0250 or John Brucker (724) 941-8314. Meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 12:30 PM at the Hoss's Steak and Sea House.
SOUTHWESTERN PA - Washington, Pennsylvania - 473 Old Hickory Rd. Washington, PA 15301-8665. 15642-4408. Contact: CEO Bill Fullgraf, 234 McConnell Rd. Canonsburg PA. 15317. Meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday at 12:30 PM at Ponderosa Restaurant, Belle Vernon, PA.
SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY MARINERS - Manheim, PA - 238 W. Colebrook St. Manheim, PA. 17545 . Contact: Clarence W. Newcomer, 238 W. Colebrook St. Manheim, Pa. 17545 (717) 665-3085 . Meet 2nd Wed. of every Month, at Hoss's Restaurant, Rt. 501 & Airport Road, Lititz, Pa. Lunch 12 Noon; Meeting 1 PM .
THREE RIVERS - McMurray, Pennsylvania - PO Box 1095, McMurray, PA 15317. Contact: Frank Suska 724-941-7968. Meets monthly on the LAST Thursday at 1:00 PM (officers and board meeting at 10:30 AM) at Hoss's Restaurant, Canonsburg, PA.
WEST REGION, Regional Vice President, Walter Vestnys (650) 872-0282
BEEHIVE MARINER - West Jordan, Utah - Henry B. Kvist, 6457 Carl Drive, West Jordan, UT 84084, (801) 966-3104. Meets bi-monthly on the LAST Wednesday at 1 PM. Call Henry to find out the meeting place.
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA - Fresno, California - P.O. Box 1382, Fresno, CA 93716-1382. Contact: Rufus Hernandez (559) 456-4801 or Russ Adams (559) 255-5612. Meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday at 1:00 PM (Reg) at the Veterans Memorial Building, 1235 'O' Street, Fresno.
GOLDEN GATE - San Francisco, California - 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 128, San Francisco, CA 94102-4587. Contact: Mickey Anderson (650) 588-1756. Meets monthly on the 4th Saturday at 12 Noon at the War Memorial Veterans Building, Room 128, 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco. Luncheon meeting.
HI SEA ERA - Reno-Sparks, Nevada - POB 3020, Sparks, NV 89432. Contact: Edward Gardner (775) 747-2399. Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month at noon, at Denny's Restaurant in Sparks for a lunch meeting.
HIGH ROLLERS - Las Vegas, Nevada - P.O. Box 71502, Las Vegas, NV 89170-1502. Contact: Roy Mahan 702-558-0643 . Meets monthly on the 3rd Friday at 11:00 AM at the Moose Lodge Red Rock No. 252, 4970 W. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas NV 89146, Las Vegas.
HUMBOLDT BAY - Eureka, California - 2427 N Street, Eureka, CA 95501. Contact: Frank Grant - (707) 443-1585 or Ralph Moon - (707) 442-8302. Meets monthly on the 1st Tuesday at 11:30 AM at Tea Garden Cafe. Call for information. Luncheon Meeting.
JEREMIAH O'BRIEN - San Rafael, California - 15 Hearth Stone Ct, San Rafael, CA 94903-1305. Contact: Bill Cantua (415) 499-1866, or Joe Lamb (415) 927-1950. Meets monthly on the 2nd Saturday at 11:30AM at Arrivederci's, 2nd and "G" Streets, San Rafael. Luncheon meeting.
NORTH BAY MARINERS - Santa Rosa, California - P.O. Box 1705, Santa Rosa, CA 95402. Contact: Ian T. Allison (707) 545-4171 or (800) 545-4171. Meets monthly on the 1st Wednesday at 12 Noon. Call for location. Luncheon meeting.
SACRAMENTO VALLEY - Sacramento, California - 14233 Tim Burr Lane, Grass Valley, CA 95945. Contact: Kenneth Blue 9530) 477-1908, or Robert Ulrich (530) 758 6570. Meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday at 11AM at American Legion Post 447, 720 Santiago Ave, Sacramento. Luncheon meeting. Sacramento Valley Chapter
SILICON VALLEY MARINERS - Los Altos, California - 5100 El Camino Real, #303, Los Altos, CA 94022. Contact: Perry Adams, 650-967-3696 email. Meets monthly on the 4th Friday at 12 Noon at Carrows Restaurant, 3180 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. Luncheon meeting.
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