USS Fletcher Reunion Group Membership Information
The USS Fletcher Reunion Group membership year runs from October 1st to September 30th.
Who can join? Membership in the USS Fletcher Reunion Group is open to any individual (including immediate family of that individual) who served aboard the DD-445, DDE-445 or DD-992. The veteran, if not currently serving, must have received an honorable discharge or be retired from active service. Former Fletcher crewmembers become Regular (voting) members of the group. All others are eligible for non voting Associate membership. Please note that the spouses of Regular members do not need to join or pay dues separately.
Can others join? Yes, Associate Membership (non voting) is open to anyone who is serving or has served honorably in any of the United States Armed Forces or who has a particular interest in the United States Navy considered to be helpful to the aims and purpose of the Fletcher Reunion Group. Regular members can recommend associate members.
What are the benefits? Each member receives a membership card and quarterly newsletters and a membership roster. An electronic version in PDF format is now available to all current members, you can request it by emailing the webmaster. A printed version can also be made available upon request. Your membership fee is used to support the Reunion Group’s activities and to pay for printing and postage costs associated with the newsletter and membership rosters as well as to pay costs associated with our reunions. Regular members have voting priveleges in the Fletcher Reunion Group’s annual business meeting which is normally held on the morning of the last full day of each reunion.
What does it cost? Annual dues are $20 and are due each October 1st. Dues can be mailed or paid in person at the reunion. Former crewmembers who have never been members before can join for the balance of the first year for FREE! The term of the free membership expires on the next September 30th regardless when during the year the application was made. Payment of normal dues is expected beginning the following year. Members who attend the annual reunion usually renew at the members’ business meeting on the final full day of the reunion, even if the reunion is after October 1st. Use the contact link below if you have questions. In order to reduce costs, the Reunion Group does not mail renewal notices so please make a note on your calendar to remind yourself to pay your annual dues on time. All memberships expire on September 30th except when reunions take place in October, then the expiration is the last full day of the reunion.
Associate members joining for the first time, or returning former members can use the following table to determine dues for the balance of the remaining year:
September 1 to December 31 … $20
January 1 to March 31 ………….. $15
April 1 to June 30 ……………..…. $10
July 1 to August 31 …………….... $5
Are donations accepted? Yes, the Fletcher Reunion Group, Inc. gladly accepts donations of money or items such as photos, videos, books or other items related to the two ships. Use the contact information below to inquire about where to send donations or to ask about the tax status for making those donations.
Who do I contact with questions? Email the webmaster by clicking here. Or leave a voice message or send a FAX to 206-338-4074. If I can’t answer your questions I’ll find someone who can. In your message please mention you are calling about USS Fletcher business because other unrelated sites are served by the same number.
Form: Click below to download or print the appropriate form so you can mail in your new or renwal application or to make a donation. You’ll need the free Adobe Reader to view and print these forms. Other versions are available upon request by contacting the webmaster. You can also request a form be mailed to you.
Click here for the standard application and renewal form
Renewals for members whose information is the same as last year can skip filling
out the form and mail a check only to the Ohio address listed on the form.
or
Click here for the First Year Free form for former crew
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