Once a
Cruiser Sailor
Always a Cruiser Sailor.
On
11 April 1992, seven World War II, Korean and Vietnam War cruiser
sailors met at the Fleet Reserve Hall at Davisville, Rhode Island. The
meeting was held to discuss the possibility of forming an association
of cruiser sailors. On 18 June 1992, the United States Navy Cruiser
Sailors Association was officially incorporated. From our first annual
meeting in Hyannis, Massachusetts, we have grown to an organization of
over 4,000 Sailors, Marines and Associate active members.
Now, in our 15th year, we can point with pride to our members who
represent virtually all light, heavy, nuclear and guided missile
cruisers that served in the Fleet. Today's Navy is represented by
members serving aboard the Fleet's Ticonderoga class of Aegis cruisers.
Our membership rolls contain Vice-Admirals as well as Seaman. Shipmates
come from all fifty states and seven foreign countries. In
1995,
our Association took on an International scope with the
recruiting of our first members that served aboard cruisers of the
Australian, British, Canadian and New Zealand Navies.
Membership is open to all ship's company, Marine Detachment, aviation
division, flag personnel, Midshipmen and widows of deceased members
that served aboard cruisers. Associate memberships are available for
past and present Navy men and women, reservists, widows of cruiser
Sailors and Marines, Allied Navy veterans and interested individuals.
Our future promises continued and steady growth because thousands of
dedicated members have supported, and continue to actively support, the
goals and purpose of the United States Navy Cruiser Sailors Association.
USNCSA
FOUNDERS
Edward J. August – USS Worcester (CL-144)
Frank J. Centazzo – USS Indianapolis (CA-35) Deceased
James F. Fernandes – USS Fresno (CL-121)
William F. Gross – USS Brooklyn (CL-40)
Ronald J. Maciejowski – USS Worcester (CL-144)
Carlton G. Mc Morrow – USS Pittsburgh (CA-72)
James J. Murphy – USS Springfield (CLG-7) Deceased
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USNCSA
PRESIDENTS
1992 - 1994 – Frank J. Centazzo (deceased)
1994 - 1996 – James F. Fernandes
1996 - 1998 – Edward J. August
1998 - 1999 – Robert J. Tallman (deceased)
1999 – 2000 – John F. Fabian
2000 – 2003 – Burt S. Olson
2003 – 2005 – Robert Polanowski
2005 – 2006 – Eugene J. Evans (deceased)
2006
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Robert E. Partrick
USNCSA
CONVENTIONS
1992 (Oct) Hyannis, Massachusetts (Organizational)
1993 (Oct) Buffalo, New York (Region 2)
1994 (Sept/Oct) San Diego, California (Region 9)
1996 (May) Portsmouth, Virginia (Region 3)
1997 (May) Randolph, Massachusetts (Region 1)
1998 (May) San Antonio, Texas (Region 6)
1999 (May/June) Jacksonville, Florida (Region 4)
2000 (May) St. Louis, Missouri (Region 7)
2001 (June) Seattle, Washington (Region 10)
2002 (Apr/May) Annapolis, Maryland (Region 3)
2003 (May) Wakefield, Massachusetts (Region 1)
2004 (May/June) Charleston, S. Carolina (Region 4)
2005 (Apr) Mobile, Alabama (Region 4)
2006 (Apr) Tucson, Arizona (Region 9)
2007 (May) Valley Forge, Pennsylvania (Eastern Dist.)
2008 (May) Northbrook, IL
(Central Dist.)
2009 (
) Buffalo,
New York (Eastern Dist.)
2010 (
)
(Western Dist.)
2011 (
)
(Eastern Dist.)
2012 (
)
(Central Dist.)
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