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The SS United States Illuminated by Artist Robert Wogan for SS United States: Lady in Waiting
MAYOR OF PHILADELPHIA TO ATTEND CONSERVANCY'S NATIONAL FLAGSHIP CELEBRATION ON THURSDAY, JULY 1!
The count down has begun for our big event this Thursday, July 1, in Philadelphia! We're planning a grand celebration in
honor of the 58th anniversary of the SS United States' record-breaking maiden voyage and we will make some important announcements about the future of our national flagship. Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter will attend, along with other dignitaries and special guests. We will be gathering in the Columbus Commons/IKEA South Philadelphia complex across the street from the SS United States'
current pier and we will light the ship's funnels, bridge, radar mast, and running
lights, a tradition started by artist Robert Wogan in
1999. We will also screen our
award-winning documentary SS United States: Lady in Waiting. 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."
July 1 National Flagship Celebration Schedule
7:00 Event Begins
7:15 Remarks from Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter
7:30 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
10:00 Event Concludes
The Conservancy will be selling SS United States-themed gifts and collectibles as well as DVDs of SS United States: Lady in Waiting. We will also be encouraging people to join the SS United States Conservancy and become Plank Owners. Please note that we do not accept credit card payments, so bring your checkbook!
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MEDIA INTEREST IN JULY 1 EVENT STARTS TO BUILD | 
| KYW News Radio 1060 has already contributed to the media buzz around the July 1st National Flagship Celebration. A number of other media outlets have expressed their interest in covering the July 1 event. Please stay tuned!
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URGENT CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR JULY 1 EVENT | 
| Due to greater-than-expected size of Thursday's National Flagship
Celebration, the Conservancy is seeking help from volunteers. We need assistance with everything from merchandise sales to crowd control. If you'd like to volunteer for a one- or two- hour shift starting at noon and going through the end of the event, please call Jeff at (856)-297-3143 or email us at media@ssunitedstatesconservancy.org. We thank you in advance for any assistance you might be able to provide!
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HARLEY RAFFLE TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT PHILLY EVENT | 
| 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. A Union representative will attend the Conservancy's July 1 event in Philadelphia, and raffle tickets will be available for purchase. Tickets cost $100. Please note that credit cards are not accepted, so don't forget your check book! If you cannot attend the July 1 event and are interested in purchasing a ticket, please contact Local 333 directly. Contact information is provided below. The SS United States Conservancy is
so grateful for this show of support!
Gerard Dailey, 617-480-0430 or gerarddailey@gmail.com 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 Phone: 718-727-5675. |
NUMBER OF PLANK OWNERS CONTINUES TO GROW
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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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For the latest news about the SS United States,
please visit our Save Our Ship blog
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Please visit our bookstore on Blurb.com.
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the SS United States by
visiting our store.
SS United States Conservancy
P.O. Box 32115
Washington, DC 20007
(888)-488-7787
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