ANNAPOLIS
2012
The
2012 East Coast Collectors Meeting
will
be held at
ANNAPOLIS,
MD
on September
7-9, 2012
at
the
Historic
Inns of Annapolis
Since 1784, when the Continental Congress ratified the Treaty of Paris in the nearby Maryland State House, travelers to Annapolis (including George Washington) have lodged at the Maryland Inn at Church Circle. This year the Maryland Inn, now part of the Historic Inns at Annapolis complex, is the site of the 2012 East Coast Collectors meeting. The SMSC has secured a block of rooms for $149.00 per night up to a total of five nights.
To upgrade your room, the "Historic Queens" with period furnishings are available for $169.00 per night, and suites may also be reserved for $279 per night.
For those wishing to extend their stay, additional nights at this rate may be secured by arrangement with the Inn for the period between September 4 and 13.
To obtain the group rate, and to allow the SMSC to be credited with your reservation, please call the hotel (Do NOT use the internet, there is no way to get the rate through their site) at 410 263 2641 and tell the reservations clerk that you are making your reservation as a member of the Society of Miniature Ship Collectors (SMSC).
Guest rooms may be reserved at any one of the three properties of the Historic Inns complex (see map below). All are within convenient walking distance of each other and are close to downtown attractions and the Naval Academy campus.
On arrival, guests should check in at the main reception desk at the Governor Calvert House. Valet parking is available for a flat rate of $19.00 per night with unlimited in-out privileges without additional charge.
For those arriving by air, direct transportation to the hotel from BWI Airport is available. Details will be announced.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, September 6
U.S. Naval Academy Museum and Model Shop Tour
Preble Hall, Gate 3, U.S. Naval Academy
3:00 - 8:00 PM
Don Preul, Curator of Ship Models at the Naval Academy Museum, will lead a "behind the scenes" tour of the Museum and Model Shop. This is your chance to ask the questions you've always wanted to ask of one of the nation's top ship modelers, and see first-hand how some of the Academy's prized models are built and restored. The Model Shop also has a substantial inventory of 1/1250 scale models that are in the process of being catalogued. Space is limited, so reserve your place in the tour by contacting John Olsen (neslo1250@gmail.com).
The Naval Academy is a U.S. Government facility, so a valid government issued identification card (driver's license, passport, etc.) is required at the gate for entry.
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Friday, September 7
David Taylor Model Basin Tour
Carderock Division, U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Bethesda, MD
8:30 AM - 12:00 noon
The SMSC is in the process of arranging a tour of one of the world's largest test facilities for the development of ship design. In addition to the model testing basin, Carderock is a repository for one of the largest collections of builder's models of US naval ships.
The David Taylor Model basin is a U.S. Government facility and requires not only a valid government issued photo ID to enter, but also a list of attendees with social security numbers. Therefore, pre-registration is necessary. Please contact John Olsen (neslo1250@gmail.com) if you are interested in registering for this tour. There may be a small charge for transportation collected on the date of the tour depending on the number of people attending.
After lunch in the cafeteria, if time permits, we will stop for a visit to the U.S. Naval Museum in Washington, DC, on our way back to Annapolis.
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Exhibit Setup
Duke of Gloucester Room, Maryland Inn
3:00 - 6:00 PM
Anyone interested in tables for sales or exhibits may contact John Olsen (neslo1250@gmail.com). Tables are available in lengths of 6ft and 8ft, and are 30in wide. Fee for sales tables is $20 each. Exhibit tables are free of charge. All tables will have cloths and skirts.
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Cocktail/Social Hour
Drummers Lot Pub, Maryland Inn
6:00 - 7:00 PM
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Welcome Dinner
Treaty of Paris Restaurant, Maryland Inn
(Note: If our party does not exceed 60, the dinner may be held in the adjoining Crown and Crab Room)
7:00 - 10:00 PM
This year's Dinner is at a fixed price of $60.00 and includes the cost of the meal plus all service charges and tax. Coffee and tea are included, but all other beverages must be purchased separately. The cost of the meal also includes Continental Breakfast on Saturday morning. Advance reservation and payment is necessary, and may be made by contacting John Olsen (neslo1250@gmail.com). Menu selections may be made at the time of the dinner.
Please indicate any food allergies or special dietary requirements when making your reservation and we will do our best to accommodate.
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MENU SELECTIONS
Starters
(choice of 1 of the following)
Crab Bisque
Tender lump crabmeat Bisque with a hint of Old Bay and a touch of Sherry
Treaty Salad
Tender Baby Spinach leaves tossed with Grilled Onions, Chevre Cheese, Toasted Pine Nuts & Balsamic Vinaigrette
Entrees
(Choice of 1 of the following)
Crab Cakes
Maryland Style Crab Cakes served over Butternut Squash Puree
Stuffed Chicken Breast
Fresh Chicken Breast stuffed with Artichokes, Apple Wood Bacon and Smoked Gouda Cheese
Petit Filet
Center cut Filet Mignon
Vegetarian Puff Pastry
Seasonal Vegetables wrapped in Puff Pastry
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All entrees are served with Chef's Choice of Accompaniments & Dessert
Also includes Coffee, Decaf and Hot Tea & Fresh Baked Popovers and Butter
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Saturday, September 8
Continental Breakfast
Anne Arundel Room, Maryland Inn
7:00 - 9:00 AM
This includes coffee, tea and selected pastries, and is included in the price of Friday night's dinner. For those not attending the dinner, breakfast is available at the Starbuck's in the lower level of the Maryland Inn or at a number of other nearby locations.
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Model Exhibit and Sales
Duke of Gloucester Room, Maryland Inn
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Take Down and Pack Up
2:00 - 4:00 PM
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SMSC Annual Meeting
Crown & Crab Room, Maryland Inn
4:00 - 5:00 PM
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Sunday, September 9
Optional Sightseeing in and around Annapolis
(see below)
ANNAPOLIS
Note: Map provided for orientaton only. #6: Maryland Inn. #18: State House. Other numbered attractions are covered on the tours noted below.
The historic city of Annapolis, capital of the State of Maryland and home of the U.S. Naval Academy, offers much to see and do, all within convenient walking distance of our hotel. Below are a few suggestions to make your visit even more enjoyable.
General Information:
Getting Around:
(a good free way to get around)
Tours:
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BALTIMORE
USS Constellation at Baltimore's Inner Harbor
Photo by Chuck Szmurlo
Maryland's largest city, Baltimore is less than an hour's drive from Annapolis. Among its attractions are its Inner Harbor with its shopping and restaurants, the Aquarium, Fort McHenry, and the waterfront historic district of Fells Point.
Baltimore's Inner Harbor is the home of several historic ships:
Frigate Constellation
Submarine Torsk
Coast Guard Cutter Roger B. Taney
Lightship Chesapeake
Baltimore's Inner Harbor |
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WASHINGTON, D.C.
The nation's capital is also just under an hour's drive from Annapolis. To see all of its sights would require considerable time, but it is well worth a visit.
National Museum of the U.S.Navy
Of particular interest for those having limited time in Washington is the National Museum of the U.S. Navy in Building 76 of the old Washington Navy Yard. Part of the nationwide system of museums and heritage sites operated by the Naval Historical Center, the U.S. Navy's flagship museum is open Monday through Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM and weekends 10:00AM - 5:00PM. Admission is free. Valid ID card is required for entrance.
Among the exhibits are the museum ship USS Barry (DD 950), a Vietnam era Swift boat and a 14in naval railroad gun. USS Barry is closed Sundays for maintenance and access to the ship is limited. Please see the web link for details.
NOTE : Picnic tables are available near the Museum and throughout the Navy Yard for those who wish to bring their lunch and eat outside.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!
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