USS CAVALLA SS- 244

SPONSORS AND CONTRIBUTORS

The restoration of the USS Cavalla will take a lot of hard work and time. Here we gladly recognize the contributions of corporations and business entities who have assisted in the project. Often as not, the efforts of well-meaning volunteers are insufficient to ensure the success of a venture this size. It's accurate to say that without the unselfish assistance of the concerns listed here, the Cavalla restoration would be several steps behind where it is now.

2002-2003

Strake Foundation: $70,000

Herzstein Foundation: $70,000

City of Galveston: $10,000

Kemper Fund: $5000

March 26, 2003

The CHF is proud to announce a grant that was made by Jim Burke, one of the newest board members of the CHF, and the commissioning Engineering Officer on the USS Cavalla SSN 684. The grant is in the amount of $250,00 and will go a long ways to help with the work that still needs to be accomplished on both the ships at Seawolf Park.

John McMichael MMCM(SS) USN Ret.
Program Manager/Cavalla Restoration Project
 

Presentation of appreciation to Mr. George Strake of the Strake Foundation
A plaque mounted on teakwood from Cavalla's original deck was presented to Mr. George Strake Dec. 18, 2001. Mr. Strake was the first benefactor to support Cavalla with a substantial grant in 1999. He contacted the Cavalla volunteers shortly after the restoration effort began with a pledge of support. Mr. Strake is no stranger to Cavalla's history. An ex-naval officer, Mr. Strake financially supported Cavalla and Seawolf Park in the 1970's with donations and financing a parking lot.

Neal Stevens, Zeb Alford, George Strake, Gil Raynor, Ron Smith

June 30, 2000

Houston Endowment -- $175,000

HOUSTON ENDOWMENT, Inc. ISSUES DONATION TO CAVALLA HISTORICAL FOUNDATION. The Houston Endowment, Inc. presented the Cavalla Historical Foundation a check for $175,000 to help restore CAVALLA. The presentation was given by Mr. George Grainger in his office on June 30, 2000 on the 64th floor of the Chase Building, 600 Travis in downtown Houston. This grant is the largest received to date. This will provide the funds to set a contract to complete all the topside work required before a new deck is installed. Additional funds to restore the deck will be necessary. This grant by the Houston Endowment, Inc. will be of great assistance to the CAVALLA Historical Foundation in raising additional funds. Information about the Houston Endowment

Commercial Sponsors

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Provides computer labels, crystal dome labels, decals, nameplates, logos, stickers, overlays, tear drop domed labels, product identification and advertising specialties and promotional products. http://www.raynorassoc.com/ _		Personal Glimpse Printing and advertising experts. They have discounted many of the Cavalla Restoration supplies and jobs.
Thank you, Enterprise, for the generous $1000 donation.
Webspace donated by Brazosport College, Lake Jackson, Texas for  educational purposes. Special thanks to Network Administrator Ron Parker
If your company would like to help with the Cavalla Restoration Project, click HERE.		We would love to welcome you aboard!

 

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