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Spelling was never one of his strong points and spellchecker was not yet installed in the truck. Confused at times with the web ad-dress? Is it .org or .com? Forget to insert http or www? No problem. Ac-cess to the web site is now possible by using either .org or ,com and the pre-fixes are not necessary. The Association officers remain dedi-cated to improving service to you. (Continued from page 1) Notes at the current issue link in the left margin of the web page. In the unlikely event that you experi-ence difficulty, you only need to e-mail the editor at pres@ussmanleydd940.org, or give us a shout on the phone. Any service interruption is unaccept-able to both you and the editor, but the newsletter editor cannot verify delivery. After two e-newsletter issues in 2006, a survey was conducted to measure reaction and acceptance. Of 407 e-mail inquiries, only 81 were returned. The interpretation is that 80% did not care enough to respond to the survey or failed to receive the survey. And, if they did not receive the survey, did they receive the two e-newsletters? The question remains unanswered. Consequently, this issue has found it way into your mailbox instead of your inbox, If you possess an e-mail ad-dress and have received this issue by regular mail, let us know your willing-ness to accept the e-newsletter by e-mail to pres@ussmanleydd940.org. Your cooperation is needed and greatly appreciated. The USS Manley Association is one of the most success-ful decommissioned ship organization existing and we want to keep it that way. Success, though, is a team effort -- let’s get another “E.” E-Newsletter Your Association leaders continue with their plan to bring you the most practical and secure methods of com-munication -- the newsletter, e-mail and the web site. Your acceptance has been inspiring and the root of our successes. The preferred distribution method for Manley Notes is via the Internet, an electronic newsletter, or e-newsletter for one reason: it is substantially cost-effective. Paper, ink, and postage are eliminated. The dollars saved can keep dues down and put to better use. No one is going to be erased from the list though. All of you without e-mail addresses and those who have opted out of e-delivery will continue to receive their issues of Manley Notes by regular mail. Mastering the technique of e-delivery brought a few hiccups in early efforts and is thought to have been spotty with the third and fourth quarter is-sues in 2006. Here’s how it will work with future issues... The e-newsletter will be distributed by e-mail in a format (HTML) including graphics. Some e-mail or security configurations prevent viewing or receiving embedded graphics. The e-newsletter will be preceded with a message and link to target the web page. If you are unable to view the e-newsletter, simply click on the link and you will automatically be trans-ported to the web page. Or as an alternative, after receiving the e-newsletter you can go directly to the web site at any time to open Manley meaning of “camaraderie.” It is un-deniably a gathering of shipmates and friends celebrating themselves and each other. Steadfastly, the people return time after time because they discover a depth of uncommon satis-faction that stems from their service years. The gala welcome breakfast on Friday is much, much more than a ham ’n eggs special. This show will get your heart pounding and you will quickly realize that you have arrived! And as your reunion experience grows so too will your pride. Surely, you are aware of the Association’s slogan: Reach Out And Feel The Pride. It was no accident or frivolous idea. Adopted in 2000 along with the logo, the foun-ders were determined from the mo-ment of inception that fostering pride among our membership would be the creed on which this organization would be built. Hopefully, that will become abundantly clear to you as you arrive in Norfolk. You will not be disappointed. And as you prepare to make the trip home on Monday morning, you will raise your head just a bit higher. Boatswain’s Mate or BT, seaman or lieutenant, your heart will be overflowing with a strange feeling and you will find yourself pump-ing the hand, or even embracing, a shipmate you never knew existed four days earlier. It’s camaraderie (Continued from page 1) Manley Notes Reach Out And Feel The Pride Page 3
Editor:  Joe Dennison
Office: 905 Sea Duck Drive
Daytona Beach, FL 32119
Phone: (386) 767-8068
Email: pres@ussmanleydd940.org
Officers:
President - Joe Dennison
Vice-president - Dan Brewster
Secretary - Harold Kane
Treasurer - Bill Gowan
Webmaster - Bill Gowan
Ship’s Store Stock
Mouse Pad Debuts
The pictured mouse pad is now avail-
able in the ship’s store at $6.00 + 
shipping  when ordered individually.  
Please order direct by e-mail to
manleydd940@cfl.rr.com or 386-767-
8068.  Members will be billed.  This
item will be available at the reunion
table also.
The pad is imprinted with the now
famous JFK quote: “I can imagine no
more rewarding a career.  And any
man who may be asked in this cen-
tury what he did to make his life
worthwhile, I think can respond with a
good deal of pride and satisfaction: ‘I
served in the United States Navy.’”
Here is what they are saying…”Mouse
pad arrived and it is beautiful!  Great
shot of the Manley and the JFK quote
really drives it home.”  Mark Wilson
“Just received my mouse pad today
and wanted to say: thanks.  It really
looks great on the desk next to my
computer.  The picture on it is great! 
Great idea someone came up with!” 
George Perasso
This piece of memorabilia make a
wonderful keepsake for you or a gift
for the kids.
Is your husband someone who after   
taking the trash out gives the impression
that he just cleaned the whole house?
Welcome Aboard
A large “Welcome Aboard” to our 
recently “enlisted” shipmates…
Randy Evans - EW3 - 81-82
Mike Runyon - SN - 67-68
Bob Cronk - IC3 - 70-72
Bob Shuffield - BT2 - 77-81
Gerry McDonald - GMG3 - 82-83
Randy Grube - HT3 - 81-83
Manley ball caps are now available in
Navy, khaki, or white.  These caps are
directly embroidered as shown and
with the stars and stripes on the side. 
You can wear these top quality caps
with pride.  $20.00 plus shipping.  If
you are without a computer, order
directly  at
pres@ussmanleydd940.org or call
386-767-8068.  You will be billed. 
Credit card payments can be ac-
cepted only online. 
Other quality items available are: 
Devon & Jones 100% pima cotton
golf shirts in assorted colors; Haynes
beefy-tees; Devon & Jones microfiber
jackets; Jerzee sweatshirts; USS Man-
ley license plate holders; coffee mugs
and key chains.
The white tee shirt is available in size
XXLarge only and is on sale for
$10.00 while supplies last.
License plate holders, ball caps, tee
shirts, coffee mugs, mouse pads and
key chains usually ship within 24
hours.  Other products are ordered
from the manufacturer and ship with
2-3 weeks.
All Manley items available in the
ship’s store are first quality and ap-
parel is directly embroidered.  
For a complete listing and prices, call
386-767-8068 or go online at
www.ussmanleydd940.org.
Computer Deprived?
Much of the Association’s work is
done with the computer, and every
now and then we need to remind our-
selves that there are still those who
have not yet entered the world of cy-
berspace.   We want to keep you in-
formed and you are on our mailing
list!  Those without computers can
find one at the local library.   You can
access the Manley web site by point-
ing the Internet browser to
http://ussmanleydd940.org.  If you
don’t know how, ask!  The librarian
will be more than happy to demon-
strate for you and it is easier than you
think!
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