“At the bottom of the planet lies
an enchanted continent…
like a pale sleeping princess.
Sinister and beautiful,
she lies in her frozen slumber,
with amethysts and emeralds of ice,
her dreams iridescent ice halos
around the sun and moon,
her horizons painted with pastel shades
of pink, gold, green, and blue.
Such is Antarctica,
luring land of ever-lasting mystery.”

Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd,
writing in the National Geographic

The New England Chapter of the OAEA
comprises of those members living in
the New England area.

Connecticut – Maine – Massachusetts
New Hampshire – Rhode Island – Vermont

By Laws

OF THE
OLD ANTARCTIC EXPLORERS ASSOCIATION
OF NEW ENGLAND, Inc.
(Revised September 21, 2008)

Click Here for a copy of the By-Laws

PREAMBLE

We unite to form the
OLD ANTARCTIC EXPLORERS ASSOCIATION
of NEW ENGLAND, Inc.;

in which we are dedicated to supporting, at the regional
level, the mission, and goals of our parent national organization,
the OLD ANTARCTIC EXPLORERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (OAEA),
as set forth in the OAEA National By-Laws.

Officers/Contacts

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Chapter President
Ron Gilchrist
Narraganset, RI
Phone: (401) 741-2483
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Chapter Vice President
Bill Maloney
North Kingstown, RI
Phone: (401) 486-1200

Chapter Secretary/Treasurer
OAEA Secretary
Marty Diller
Brunswick, Maine
Email: mdiller01(at) gmail (dot) com
Phone: (207) 729-0197
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Immediate Past President
Dave Hazard
Lisbon, ME
Phone: (207) 353-9068

Chapter Directors At-Large:

Rick Canfield Shoreham, VT Telephone: (802) 272-7596	Dick Kopplin Moosup, CT Telephone: (860) 464-7557

Chapter Meeting

The

2027 Spring Meeting

of the New England Chapter of the Old Antarctic Explorers Association

is tentatively scheduled for:

Saturday, April 17, 2027
1-4 PM

Location:
Spumoni’s restaurant

1537 Newport Avenue
Pawtucket, RI
Phone: 401-726-4449

Directions

From I-95 Southbound toward Providence, RI:

— In MA, take Exit 2A and merge onto MA Rt.1A South (US-1A S) / Newport Avenue;

— Follow US-1A S/Newport Ave for 0.6 miles to your destination in Pawtucket, RI (2 min / 0.6 miles);

From I-95 Northbound toward Massachusetts:

— Entering Massachusetts, take Exit 2A for MA Rt.1 South (US-1A);

— Merge onto MA Rt.1A South (US-1A S) / Newport Ave., toward Pawtucket;

— Follow US-1A S/Newport Ave for 0.6 miles to your destination in Pawtucket, RI (2 min / 0.6 miles);

Spumoni’s will be on the left.

Chapter Meeting Agenda

1:00-1:30 pm: Socializing and merchandise sales.

1:30-2:30 pm: Eat lunch.

2:30-4 pm: Business meeting / presentation
and raffle/door prize drawings.

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As usual, this will be very informal.
We are expecting a large gathering of 25-30 or more folks
who enjoy sharing their experiences with other OAEs and FNGs.
Remember spouses and friends are welcome, too!
Bring your pictures, cruise books, yeah – all that fun stuff!
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For last-minute help in finding directions to any of the weekend’s activities, please contact:

Marty Diller
Cell Phone: (207) 751-0903

Chapter News
CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP

Chapter Membership
As of 22 October 2026

Members:	152
Members-At-Large:	15
Total:	167

Membership By State

CT:	14
MA:	55
ME:	25
NH:	20
RI:	28
VT:	10
Total:	152

Chapter Membership Dues

OAEA-NE By-Laws establish voluntary annual dues of $5 (five dollars) for each member to help cover the Chapter’s administrative expenses.
The fiscal year starts on October 1st with a dues drive during the second quarter. Dues can be paid in person at a Chapter meeting or mailed directly to Secretary/Treasurer Marty Diller
at the mailing address above on the “Officers/Contact” page. Please make all OAEA-NE checks payable to “OAEA-NE”.
If you have any questions about your dues, please contact Marty Diller.

New England Chapter Fall 2026 Meeting

By New England Chapter Secretary-Treasurer

We continue to closely monitor our meeting attendance numbers, but the trend of declining meeting attendance continues with only 19 attendees for this Fall meeting at the Bull N’Claw – one less than last fall’s meeting.

Chapter Business

Following another delicious meal, we quickly went through standard business agenda, and with no ‘New Business’ to discuss, we pressed forward to the fundraising portion of the meeting.

Fundraising

Following another delicious meal, we quickly went through standard business agenda, and with no ‘New Business’ to discuss, we pressed forward to the fundraising portion of the meeting.

2026 OAEA Reunion T-Shirt; Fred Gladstone (RM2; USS Wyandot, DF-IV),
2026 OAEA Reunion T-Shirt; guest Jane Gilchrist,
Penguin trivet; Barry Chase (VX-6, DF’60,’61, DF’65-68),
OAEA Belt Buckle; Rick Canfield (ASA, ITT (electrician); 1980-83, w/o McM 1981 (powerplant technician),
Penguin Candle Holder; Dawn Dever (Tourist cruise, DEC19-JAN20),
Penguin Candle Holder; Associate Bill Waller (author, teacher, astronomer).

Meeting Schedule

The next OAEA-NE Chapter meeting is tentatively scheduled for 1pm on Saturday, April 17, 2027, at Spumoni’s restaurant in Pawtucket, RI.

Upcoming Reunions

As information becomes available,
it will be posted on this page.

VXE-6 Association Reunion ~~October 2025~~	POC: AZCM (A/C) Bob McCauley Email: bobmccauley2@cox.net website: http://puckeredpenguins.org/newsandevents.html
OAEA National 2028 Reunion Date TBD Jacksonville, FL.	Hotel:
The Antarctican Society ~~July 31 – August 3, 2025~~	POC: Tom Henderson website: https://www.antarctican.org/2026-gathering

The New England Chapter of the OAEA comprises of those members living in the New England area.

Connecticut – Maine – Massachusetts New Hampshire – Rhode Island – Vermont