As we begin week 4 of our SOS Campaign, we also commemorate the 101st anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. Had the SSUnited States encountered the iceberg that felled theTitanic, we like to think that "America's Flagship" - the safest and most technologically advanced passenger ship ever built - would have sunk the iceberg!
However, the SSUnited States is approaching her own metaphorical iceberg - funds must be raised this spring to keep her afloat until a restoration and redevelopment plans are finalized, or she, too, will be lost forever. We need "all hands on deck" to help ensure that the SSUnited States can turn in time.
We are so encouraged by our progress so far - during the campaign's first three weeks, we've raised almost $64,000! Our grassroots supporters hail from all 50 US states and over 22 countries, a testament to how many thousands of lives this ship has touched.
Thanks so much for your continued help in spreading the word and joining the effort. Those of you in the New York and Northern New Jersey area, please consider joining us for a very important RALLY IN HERALD SQUARE in mid-town Manhattan this Friday - details are below. Also, if you haven't already done so, please become a Conservancy member, contribute to our interactive and innovative crowdfunding campaign at SavetheUnitedStates.org, attend our benefit events, and volunteer. We can't thank you enough for your continued support!
Support our efforts now to
help rescue and restore the SS United States
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 Herald Square Rally this Friday
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We need the support of those of you in the New York & Northern New Jersey area at our rally in Herald Square this Friday!
The Conservancy, which has garnered national and international attention in its fight to save the ship, will be holding a rally in Herald Square, in Midtown Manhattan, on Friday, April 19 to raise awareness, resources and challenge elected officials to save the United States.
WHO:----SS United States Conservancy New York/Northern New Jersey Chapter, the New York Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance, SUNY Maritime cadets, chorus, color guard, and band, and supporters of America's Flagship
WHAT:----SS United States "SOS Rally"
WHEN:----Friday, April 19, 2013 - 6am - 9 am with remarks beginning at 7:30am
WHERE:----Herald Square (34th Street and 6th Avenue, Manhattan) QUESTIONS?---Send an email to newyork@ssusc.org
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Hampton Roads Chapter Meeting, April 18 |
Join SS United States Conservancy executive director Susan Gibbs and others this Thursday for an informative meeting and get important updates about our efforts to save the SS United States. Come prepared with outreach ideas for the Hampton Roads area and let us know how YOU can help! For more information, please send an email to: info@ssusc.org
Thursday April 18, 7 - 9 PM Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church 1024 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA 23601 |
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RSVP Now for Washington DC Benefit Dinner | |
On the evening of Friday, May 3, 2013, the SS United States Conservancy will host an important fundraising event at the beautiful Riverbend Country Club in Great Falls, Virginia. The dinner will feature a menu and entertainment reminiscent of a first-class dining experience aboard a trans-Atlantic ocean liner. Most importantly, this event will raise crucial funds and awareness of the plight and potential of America's endangered Flagship, the SS United States.
We invite you to join us! Please help us spread the word about this event by approaching your employer or firms you do business with to let them know about our unique sponsorship opportunities.
Click here to RSVP online or click here for our printable invitation, sponsorship tiers and mail-in form.
(If the above link does not open on your machine, copy and paste http://www.ssusc.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/riverbend_invitation.pdf into your browser bar)
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Recent SOS Press Coverage
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As we announced in our last "breaking news" update, in addition to our coverage with ABC News, NBC, Fox & Friends, the Houston Chronicle, the Philadelphia Daily News, and the UK's Daily Mail, the SS United States got a major press break last week from CNN, both on their broadcast channel as well as online. The story, which you can read and view here, was the 2nd most-viewed story on CNN.com on the morning of Sunday, April 7. If you think a local media outrlet in your community would be willing to do a story on our National Flagship, please reach out to them on our behalf! If you have a personal connection to the ship, please share your story with your media!
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Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
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 Image above designed by New York Chapter Chair Paul Stipkovich
If you think your company - or a firm with which you do business - would be interested in helping our global effort to save the SS United States, please consider the benefits of becoming a corporate sponsor! Sponsorship benefits include advertising, naming opportunities, a customized tour of the SS United States, media recognition and an intimate appreciation ceremony with leaders in the maritime, military, arts, and private sector fields. For more information, please download our corporate sponsorship brochure.
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Thank you to New "Ship Owners"
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Inspired by a cherished photo of her parents, Heather Bickle purchased a portion of the navigation deck where her parents once stood. See her story, and so many others, at our crowdfunding site, SaveTheUnitedStates.org!
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Help us reach more people in our quest
to save America's Flagship.
Thanks to your support, we are now at 8,200 followers on our Facebook page! Let's keep going! We need to reach as many people as possible. Be sure to like our page, follow us on Twitter, and encourage your friends and family to do the same!
 
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SS United States Conservancy
P.O. Box 32115
Washington, DC 20007
(888)-488-7787
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