SS United States Conservancy
June 20, 2010
SS United States Illuminated by Robert Wogan
The SS United States Illuminated by Artist Robert Wogan for SS United States: Lady in Waiting

 IN THIS ISSUE
  • Bonhams Teams with Conservancy for Special Event
  • Major Event & Announcement in Philadelphia on July 1!
  • Motorcycle Raffle to Benefit Conservancy
  • "Don't Give Up the Ship!" T-Shirts Still Available

Greetings Members and Supporters!

The SS United States Conservancy continues to work with Norwegian Cruise Line and Genting Hong Kong, the current owners of the SS United States, to prevent the scrapping of our national flagship.     
 
We invite you to join us for a special celebration to take place across the street from the ship at Columbus Commons, in front of IKEA South Philadelphia on Thursday evening, July 1.  We will celebrate the 58th anniversary of the ship's maiden voyage and will also light up the ship's funnels, bridge and radar mast.  Most importantly, we will make some major announcements about the Conservancy's efforts to save the ship and will introduce some very special guests.  This will be an event that you won't want to miss!
 
We are so thankful for your continued support.  With your help and enthusiasm, we are more confident than ever that we will save the SS United States!

With our warmest greetings,

SS United States Conservancy Board of Directors
  BONHAMS TEAMS WITH CONSERVANCY FOR SPECIAL EVENT

The SS United States Conservancy and Bonhams will team up for an exclusive evening and gallery talk on Monday, June 21, from 6 - 8 pm, in New York City.  The evening will include a viewing of Life on Board: Maritme, Yachting, and Ocean Liner Paintings and Decorative Arts prior to the auction, June 22. Four 8 piece flatware place settings used on board the SS United States will be a part of the auction. Estimate: $2,500-$3,500.  Other items from the ship include an aluminum flower vase, furniture, ephemera, and more.

A Galley Talk with Maritime Art specialist Gregg Dietrich will begin at 7 pm, with special remarks from Dan McSweeney, Executive Director of the SS United States Conservancy, about the Conservancy's progress and our campaign to Save Our Ship.
If you're interested in attending, please RSVP HERE.  Bonham's is located at 580 Madison Avenue, New York, NY.

NATIONAL FLAGSHIP CELEBRATION AND FESTIVAL
SS UNITED STATES TO BE ILLUMINATED

Photo courtesy of Big Ship Films

Please join us on Thursday, July 1 in Philadelphia for a grand celebration in honor of the 58th anniversary of the record-breaking maiden voyage of the SS United States.  We will share some important updates about progress achieved by the Conservancy and our partners and key supporters on behalf of our nation's flagship!  We will gather in the Columbus Commons/IKEA South Philadelphia complex across the street from the SS United States' current pier and the ship's funnels, bridge, radar mast, and running lights will be lit, a tradition started by artist Robert Wogan in 1999.  Weather permitting, a special outdoor screening of the award-winning documentary SS United States: Lady in Waiting will follow the formal program.  Events will run from 7 - 10 PM.  Light fare will be served and the band Jimmy and the Parrots will perform a set which will include their stirring tribute to the SS United States, "Symbol of America."  It will be a very special evening, and we hope you can join us.

July 1 National Flagship Celebration Schedule

7:00  Music and Refreshments
8:00  Special Announcement and Awards
8:30  Lighting of SS United States' funnels
8:45  Outdoor Screening of SS United States: Lady in Waiting

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS

The Conservancy has negotiated a special rate with the Best Western Hotel in Center City Philadelphia for $115 plus tax. (This includes free parking.)  You MUST make your reservation by this Wednesday, June 23, to take advantage of this special rate.
 
501 North 22nd Street
Philadelphia, PA  19130

Contact:
Carla Brown
215-568-8300 X 422
(Mention that you are with the SS United States group)

HARLEY RAFFLE TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Motorcycle
The SS United States Conservancy is delighted that Local 333, United Marine Division, ILA, AL-CIO, is sponsoring a raffle of a brand new Harley Davidson 2010 Street Glide provided by Lombardi Harley in Staten Island, New York!  The SS United States Conservancy is so grateful for this show of support.  Local 333 will sell 400 tickets for $100 per ticket.  If you are interested in participating in the raffle, please contact Local 333 directly.  Contact information is provided below. A representative from Local 333 will also be joining us at our July 1 event in Philadelphia.  Act now... tickets are going fast!

Gerard Dailey, 617-480-0430 or [email protected]
Michael Riordan, 718-727-5675,  ext.  13
Ron Tucker, 718-727-5675,  ext. 12

Local 333,  United Marine Division, ILA, AFL-CIO
                              520 Bay St.
                               Staten Island, NY
                              718-727-5675.
GREGORY SHUTTERS  SS UNITED STATES T-SHIRTS STILL AVAILABLE!
Gergory Shutters Tee Shirt Design
Gregory Shutters has launched a fabulous new line of T-Shirts featuring the SS United States Conservancy's Save Our Ship Campaign! 

As the "Don't Give Up the Shirt" Website explains, "With every purchase of this very attractive tribute to the vessel, funds will be raised for the purpose of restoring this ship to its shiny, former glory: a testament to American ingenuity and the American century. With your support, this amazing ship, both longer and larger than the Titanic, can enjoy a new life as a hotel, convention center, and maritime museum, and serve as a stately tribute to America's industrial past."

Shirts (by American Apparel) are made from 100% Fine Jersey cotton and come in sizes ranging from XS to XL. Shirts are printed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with eco-friendly inks by Orchard Street Press. All proceeds from these sales will support the SS United States Conservancy's efforts to save the ship for future generations.

Contact [email protected] with any questions about this new wonderful line of SS United States apparel.

To order your own "Don't Give up the Ship" shirt, CLICK HERE
NUMBER OF PLANK OWNERS CONTINUES TO GROW
SSUS Plank Owner Logo

To those of you who have not yet joined the Campaign, the Conservancy's national campaign titled "Save Our Ship" (SOS) offers a customized "Plank Owner" certificate for tax-deductible donations of at least $25 via its DONOR WEBSITE.  

Please click on the link above and give as generously as you can.  If every American contributes even a modest amount, the SS United States could be saved, but we are in urgent need of your help!  Your continued support is what fuels our determination to save the SS United States!



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