USCS Convention 2010
The 2010 USCS Convention will be held at the NOJEX 2010 stamp show on
Friday, May 28, through Sunday, May 30, in Secaucus, New Jersey.
The convention hotel is the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Two Harmon Plaza, Secaucus NJ 07094. The NOJEX room rate is $120 single and $130 double. Telephone 201-348-6900; mention NOJEX or the Stamp Show for the convention rate. You can also go to the NOJEX web site to make reservations online at www.nojex.org. The hotel is located 12 miles from Newark Airport, 16 miles from LaGuardia Airport and 23 miles from JFK Airport.
The USCS will have a hospitality room where you can gather to meet, greet and buy, sell and swap covers.
It will be open the evening of Thursday, May 27, and each evening of the show.
There will be a USCS auction Saturday night. Donations for the auction may be sent to Jim Dobbins, 11713 Chiquis Lane, El Paso, TX 79936.
NOJEX will have philatelic exhibits. The prospectus is available via the NOJEX web site.
Tourism Information for the 2010 USCS Convention
The Frank R. Lautenberg Secaucus Junction Station (known as Secaucus Transfer during planning stages) is a major rail hub in Secaucus, New Jersey opened on December 15, 2003. The construction of the $450 million, 312,000 ft² (29,000 m²) station atop the spot where Hoboken Terminal-bound tracks pass under New York Penn Station-bound tracks allows travelers to switch trains more conveniently and save an estimated fifteen minutes traveling to Midtown Manhattan. The station was named after Senator Frank Lautenberg, who had worked to allocate federal funds for the project.
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises on the Hudson River are a relaxing and fun way to discover New York City and its attractions. Check out our NYC packages to save you money on other things to do in NYC. Buy tickets, see schedules and learn more about our cruise options. www.circleline42.com
The Tribute World Trade Center opened September 18, 2006, at 120 Liberty Street near Ground Zero. Founded by the September 11th Families Association to memorialize the events of 9/11, it is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday 12:00 NOON to 6:00 PM. A free walking tour through five exhibits depicts loss, survival, and heroism. One-hour guided tours are available for a $10 donation. The Center is temporary and will be replaced with a permanent museum and memorial, Reflecting Absence. www.tributewtc.org
Welcome to the core of the Intrepid Experience - the place where you can find out about our collections and exhibitions as well as our aircraft carrier, submarine and supersonic Concorde. In addition to the core collections you'll learn about our temporary exhibitions, past, present and future. You'll also find out where you can get additional information on the internet related to the Intrepid, Growler, and Concorde. www.intrepidmuseum.org/
Located on a 12 acre island, the Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for her centennial on July 4, 1986. www.nps.gov/stli/
Museum Highlights
· The museum’s self-guided exhibits chronicle Ellis Island's role in immigration history and include artifacts, photographs, prints, videos, interactive displays, oral histories, and temporary exhibits.
· The American Family Immigration History Center ®
· The American Immigrant Wall of Honor ®
· Ellis Island Living Theater
· Award-winning film documentary "Island of Hope, Island of Tears"
Held in the week leading up to and including Memorial Day, the annual Fleet Week is a colorful affair and a celebration of the various sea services. Thousands of sailors, marines and Coast Guardsmen from the US Navy and US Coast Guard as well as from international navy ships attend the celebrations with the main event taking place on Memorial Day itself. Visitors can enjoy live demonstrations of key maritime skills, take tours of ships and visit exhibitions explaining the ins and outs of life at sea. There is also an military aircraft display.
Various piers in New York, Locations include:
Pier 86 (Intrepid) Cross Street: 46th Street
Pier 88 Cross Street: 48th Street
All Along the West Side Highway
Getting There
Water: NY Waterway Ferry.
Bus: Cross-town buses (M50, M57).
Road: The M50 and M57 travel across town (50th and 57th Streets respectively). The M50 travels west to Pier 83 at 43rd Street. The M57 reaches 57th and West End Avenue.
For a free Official New York City Visitor Map and list of attractions call or visit NYC information centers in NYC at 810 7th Ave Tel. 222 484 1222 or at 1560 Broadway Tel. 212 869 1890