June 9, 2015 | ssusc.org

In This Issue

SS United States Model Contest Voting Open

Amazon Smile Fundraising Update

Historic Restorations Pave the Way

Holocaust Survivor Reminisces about the SS United States

In Loving Memory of Jordan Morris

The SS United States Conservancy is deeply saddened by the passing of Jordan Morris, Chair of its Southeast US Chapter.

We will be planning a tribute to Jordan and will forward details shortly. In the meantime, fair winds and following seas to a larger-than-life Big U Champion. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Jordan's family and friends far and wide.

Save the Date

The Conservancy is planning a special event in Philadelphia on July 30.

Stay tuned for more details!

Big U at School

The Conservancy congratulates Mae, a student in the 4th grade at Hawthorne Elementary School in Salt Lake City Utah, for sharing her wonderful "Personal Exploration" project.

She kicked off her final class presentation with this great line:

"The SS United States was not as famous as the Titanic, because she actually did her job."

We are always happy to hear about student projects on America's Flagship - the SS United States has quite a story to tell!

Big U In The Arts

We'd like to thank

Byron Huart and highlight his recent work featuring the SS United States.

Work by Huart was recently featured in the The Pancakes & Booze Art Show. You can see paintings that include the Big U on Byron's Twitter Feed.

One of the many unique ship models entered in the "Model the SS United States Instagram Contest" (model and photo by Glenn Lappin)

SS United States Model Contest Voting Open

It's time to check out all of the amazing models submitted to Model the SS United States Instagram Contest!

Vote for your favorite models as often as you'd like and encourage your friends to do the same until June 14th, 2015. The model builder who receives the most votes will win a tour for two of the SS United States!

While you're on our website to vote, make sure to subscribe to our Instagram Page.

Amazon Smile Fundraising Update

When you shop at Amazon Smile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to the SS United States Conservancy. Bookmark this link and support us every time you shop.

Supporters of the Conservancy made $14,698 worth of purchases through the Amazon Smile program in Q1 2015, which resulted in a charitable donation of $73.49 to the Conservancy. Thank you to all of our members for shopping with Amazon Smile! And let's best that funding total in Q2!

Historic Restorations Pave the Way

The USS Constitution recently began a $15 million restoration after being dry docked in the Charlestown Navy Yard. The routine restoration is being paid for by the US Navy and is performed every 15 to 20 years.

The South Street Seaport Museum's Wavertree also recently began a $10 million restoration at the Caddell Dry Dock and Repair. The project is being funded by the NYC Dept. of Cultural Affairs. It is the largest restoration project of it's kind in the United States.

We are very encouraged that these maritime restoration projects are now underway and that they are paving the way for the SS United States!

Holocaust Survivor Reminisces about the SS United States

Holocaust survivor Sam Ponczak was recently featured in the Free Lance-Star after talking to Stafford County middle school students about his experiences in Nazi Germany and traveling to the United States.

"Ponczak said one of the happiest days of his life was coming into port of New York City in 1964 aboard the SS United States, the world's largest U.S.-built passenger liner. He stood on the deck and saw the Statue of Liberty for the first time."

See the full story on fredericksburg.com.

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SS United States Conservancy

P.O. Box 32115

Washington, DC 20007

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