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Events 2026

Fishing With Warriors
September 7-12, 2026
Costa Rica
This year the organization has invited two members of Chapter 54 to attend. Contact the Chapter 54 President for more information.
https://www.fishingwithwarriors.us/

Springfield Armory Visit
October 14, 2026
The Springfield Armory was the primary center for the manufacture of firearms for the US military from 1777 until 1968. You can learn more about this NHS at https://www.nps.gov/spar/index.htm. Read more about the Springfield Armory Visit.

Veteran's Day Observance
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 0945
Gathering at the LTC Buckley Memorial in Stoneham, MA to conduct a brief ceremony to honor Col. Bill Buckley and all deceased members of the Regiment. Coffee and donuts to follow.

Christmas Party
Saturday, December 19, 2026, 1130 -1600ish
Concord Inn, Concord, MA

Past Events 2026

Chapter 54 Business Meeting
Monday, March 16, 2026, 1630
Zoom Meeting

Tour of USS Salem
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Quincy, MA
This event was be held on May 2, 2026 from 10:30 am to Noon when Chapter members toured the Heavy Cruiser the USS Salem at the Quincy, MA shipyard, followed by lunch on the water. The trip will included a private tour of the USS Salem, which is a WW II Heavy Cruiser and is essentially a “floating museum”. Accessibility to the first deck, where we toured, is open to all, however the lower deck, for those who want, is somewhat limited by typical Navy ladders. Our tour and lecture took place on the first deck. As always, this event wa open to all Chapter 54 Members and one guest, and was offered at no charge to our Members and their guest. The cost of the museum/ship ticket was paid by a very generous donation made by Chapter Secretary Al Kornacki and his wife Karen – thanks Al and Karen! The cost of the lunch was paid by Ch. 54, so there is was cost to Chapter Members and their guest for this event. Fourteen members and guests attended the event. The Chapter's good friend, Carl Ingrao, donated $100 to the USS Salem's support and maintenance fund.

Tour of Mass. Emergency Management Bunker
Friday, May 8, 2026
Framingham, MA

Memorial Day
Monday, May 25, 2026
The Chapter is not conducting an official Chapter event this year. Individual Chapter members are encouraged to visit the William Buckley Memorial in Stoneham, Mass to pay their respects.

Peaks Island, Maine Cookout
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Cookout on Peaks Island off the coast of Portland, Maine.

Annual Cape Cod Fishing Trip
Sunday, June 7, 2026, 12:45-1700ish
140 Scranton Ave, Falmouth, MA 02540

Special Forces Association Convention 2026
June 7-11, 2026
Eglin AFB, Florida
Convention Info

Denny Drewry Memorial Golf Tournament
June 15, 2026
Highfields Golf & Country Club
Grafton, Massachusetts
Link for Info
Denny was a Vietnam War veteran and a member of Chapter 54.

Chapter 54 Cookout
This year's big summer event was be held at the Devens, MA Community Center. The date of the cookout was Saturday, August 22, 2026. The event was free to Chapter 54 members and one guest thanks to our cookout sponsor. Cookout was a NE style lobster bake (with alternate steak menu), salads, strawberry shortcake desert, beer, and soft drinks.
Chapter 54 Cookout

Executive Board Meeting
February 8, Saturday, 1000 - 1230 hours
Ferncroft Towers, 40 Village Road, Middleton, MA 01949
Topics for the meeting included proposed 2025 budget, update on chapter finances, review of last year's calendar, and setting the calendar for 2025. The meeting will be open to the entire membership. Coffee and doughnuts will be served during the meeting. The meeting will be followed by a lunch at Supino's Italian Restaurant, 250 Newbury Street, Route 1, Danvers, Ma.