NORTHEAST CHAPTER—September

Learn by visiting the great Civil War site, in nearby Gettyburg, PA—the early fall weather is promising.

When & where: Friday and Saturday, September 23 & 24 at Dillsburg, PA @ the home of Butch & Gail Parthree, 210 Kralltown Rd., Dillsburg, PA 17019.

Friday, September 23rd, arrive by 5 to meet and greet—social time, followed by dinner and more socializing at the Parthree’s home.

Saturday, September 24th, arrive by 9 A.M. Donuts and coffee, juice, or hot tea will be ready for you!

Show & Tell—bring several items for identification, showing, or special pieces that we’d all enjoy seeing.

Business meeting—short and sweet, but bring a chapter basket item or two for next convention.

Luncheon followed by swap meet so bring lots to sell or deep pockets to buy.

Hotels are 11-15 miles away.

Wingate Inn - 385 Cumberland Parkway, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (just off US15 at Gettysburg Turnpike Exchange near Cracker Barrel. Phone # (717)766-2710. Rooms have been blocked under Griswold Association until August 23, 2011. The rate is $109.00 for king bed. If you call after August 23rd, the rate is the same if there is still availability. Hot continental breakfast included. NO PETS.

Hampton Inn – 4950 Ritter road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (US15, Rossmoyne Exit, Right to Rossmoyne Business Center). Phone # (717)691-1300. Rooms have been blocked under Griswold Association until September 1, 2011. The rate is $99.00 for king bed. If you call after September 1st, the rate is the same if there is still availability. Hot Breakfast included. PETS ALLOWED

Motel 6 – Commerce Drive, New Cumberland, PA 17070. Phone #(717)774-8910. $41.99 per night + AARP 10% discount. PETS ALLOWED.

DIRECTIONS TO PARTHREE’S:

Take US15. Turn South on Route 74. Go through Dillsburg. After school complex, turn left on Route 74 South. Go 2.4 mile. Turn Right on Kralltown Road. Go quarter mile. Road will bend to left. House on corner of Kralltown and Barren Valley Road. Ranch home with three-bay garage.