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Dear SS United States Conservancy Supporters:
We hope you will join us next Friday for our festive 60th anniversary celebration of the SS United States maiden voyage! We will gather in Philadelphia on June 15 at Philadelphia's Independence Seaport Museum and begin with a festive reception at 6:30 pm. At approximately 7:30 pm, we will start the formal program with special announcements and awards, an update on our efforts to rescue and restore the SS United States, and a screening of the new documentary film, SS United States: Made in America.
We will also share emerging details of the forthcoming campaign to be launched early next month. Savetheunitedstates.org will provide an exciting immersive digital media experience: Visitors of all ages will be free to explore the ship's many features, learn about her fascinating history and take part in her restoration in a very personal way. Stay tuned for exciting VIP sponsorship opportunities!
If you can join us in Philadelphia on Friday, please click on the link below for event details, ticket pricing and event sponsorship opportunities. Please RSVP by Monday, June 11. Please bring along a friend or family member - we need to all hands on deck!
Signing up is easy... just click here for event registration
The evening program will be followed by a special lighting of the SS United States' iconic red, white and blue funnels at approximately 9:30 pm.
We hope you can join us to celebrate the Big U and help us toast to her next 60 years...
Save Our Ship!
Susan L. Gibbs
Executive Director
To become a member of the SS United States Conservancy
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In This Issue: - Super Bowl-winning former NFL coach Dick Vermeil Stars in new Public Service Announcement; will receive National Flagship Champion Award
- Register to attend our SS United States 60th Anniversary event and Stack Lighting in Philadelphia, June 15
- Thank you to Tim Ewing for Organizing a Fabulous SS United States event in Newport News, Virginia
- Special 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Wristbands for Sale
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 Super Bowl-winning former NFL coach Dick Vermeil lends a hand to the SS United States Conservancy
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 | | Click the link above to watch retired NFL Coach Dick Vermeil's important message about the SS United States |
Having coached two NFC Championship football teams (the Philadelphia Eagles and the St. Louis Rams, the latter also winning the Super Bowl), Dick Vermeil knows a thing or two about winners. Having seen the ship many times in her current state but well aware of her history and her indomitable spirit, Vermeil donated his time to the Conservancy to star in a Public Service announcement highlighting the importance of saving this ship for future generations. The Conservancy hopes to initially air the spots in New York, Philadelphia, and St. Louis. You can watch the spot on YouTube - be sure to share the link with your friends!
Media outlets around the country reported on Vermeil's support for the Conservancy, from the Wall Street Journal, the Associated Press, ABC 17 News, New Jersey Herald, and dozens of other outlets nationwide.
For the Philadelphia Daily News's coverage of Coach Vermeil's new public service announcement, visit the link HERE
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Super Bowl-winning former NFL coach Dick Vermeil to Receive National Flagship Champion Honor
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The Conservancy's National Flagship Champion Medal
Event Time:
The SS United States Conservancy is delighted to announce that Dick Vermeil, Super Bowl-winning coach and two-time NFL coach of the yea, will be awarded this year's National Flagship Champion Award.
The award will be presented on Friday June 15 at Philadelphia's Independence Seaport Museum at approximately 7:30, as part of the Conservancy's 60th Anniversary event and celebration.
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm; reception will be followed by formal program and film screening
Location:
Independence Seaport Museum
Penn's Landing on the Delaware River
211 S. Columbus Blvd & Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19106
Event Parking:
Parking is available directly adjacent to the Museum in the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation publicparking lot. The lot prices vary by season. The automated parking lot accepts cash and credit cards.
Additionally parking may be found at the Quality Parking lot located right over the Walnut Street pedestrian bridge. The Quality parking lot is located on Front Street between Walnut Street and Chestnut streets (entrance is on Front Street).
Paid street parking is available on Front Street and the surrounding area. Please remember to read parking signs and obey parking restrictions.
To attend the June 15 event, please register ASAP by clicking on the link below:
Event Registration Link
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Well-attended SS United States event in Newport News, VA
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 Event organizer Tim Ewing, Conservancy executive director Susan Gibbs and Tim's father Hugh Ewing in Newport News, VA.
The Conservancy would like to thank supporter Tim Ewing for organizing a wonderful event at the Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church in Newport News, Virginia on May 30. Almost 200 people gathered to hear Conservancy executive director Susan Gibbs discuss the Conservancy's plans to rescue and restore the SS United States. She also showed a short film and shared readings from her grandmother's diaries. Vera Gibbs, wife of William Francis Gibbs, the SS United States' designer, traveled frequently to Newport News during the period of the Big Ship's construction and launch.
Event organizer Tim Ewing presented a "Plank Certificate" to his father, Hugh Ewing, who served on the SS United States' sea trials when he was a young man. He also made a generous donation to the Conservancy in honor of his brother who was a very big fan of the SS United States before his death.
The Daily Press published a wonderful tribute to the SS United States and covered the event. To view the article, click here:
Click here to view article
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60th Anniversary Wristbands Now Available!
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Supporter Carl Wesch has produced fabulous new 60th anniversary limited edition wristbands for Conservancy members and supporters!
Carl sells the wristbands to "support the SS United States Conservancy in their efforts to save our ship, the SS United States, the fastest and most technologically advanced ship ever built in America. The SS United States made her maiden voyage on July 3, 1952 and set the record for the fastest crossing of the Atlantic both eastbound and on her westbound return voyage, capturing the Blue Riband. Her record still stands 60 years later." Carl donates 100 percent of his proceeds to the Conservancy.
The wristbands are made in the highest quality silicone with durable ink injected text and logos. The wristbands cost $6.60 and are available in 8 inch or 7 inch sizes and include free shipping.
Carl will be attending the Conservancy's event in Philadelphia on June 15 and will have plenty of stock on sale. Or, if you would prefer to order on line, click on the text/link below:
60th Anniversary Limited Edition Wristbands
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Follow the Conservancy with Facebook and Twitter!
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Over the past few months, the Conservancy has completely redeveloped its social media presence, giving us new ways to connect with Conservancy members, fans and potential supporters of the SS United States. Be sure to join us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest developments from the Conservancy as well as discussions, photos from the ship, photos of Conservancy events, and fun ship-related trivia!
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