Nautilus Base was organized in March 1998 through the combined efforts of Jim Rolle, USSVI, District 4 Commander, Eastern Region; Raymond Aten, John E. Baker, Dale Danielsen,  and George Parker of Ocala, FL.
     An organizational meeting was held on March 21, 1998 in the Marion County Sheriff Sub-Station, Routes 441 and 27, Ocala, Florida.
     In accordance with the National By-Laws, the first order of business was to elect Officers and submit the application. Charter Officers elected were: Base Commander, Dale Danielsen; Vice Commander and Chaplain, Raymond L. Aten; Secretary, George Parker; and Treasurer, John E. Baker.
     The charter was approved and was formally presented to the Nautilus Base Officers present during the District 4 meeting, Tampa, Florida, May 1, 1998 by National Senior Vice Commander, Jack Ensminger. The Charter was presented to the new base's members at the 16 May 1998 monthly meeting in Maggie’s Restaurant, Ocala, Florida.
     The Nautilus Base was named in honor of the three submarines named Nautilus, including the first nuclear powered submarine developed by the Navy. And, of course, all those gallant men who sailed in all submarines.

     Meetings are held at 1100 hours the third Saturday of each month at various locations in the Ocala area. Please call the Base POC for information on meeting places or check the home page for the next meeting location and time.