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Lionel and LCCA Are Headed to Boston ( July 20-25, 2015

 

The Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA) and Lionel LLC invite you and all your friends to the Double Tree Hotel in Danvers MA  Wednesday July 22, 2015 through Saturday July 25 to enjoy Lionel’s operating layouts and display.  The LCCA is hosting its 45th  Annual convention at the Double Tree Hotel in Danvers MA for the entire week of July 20-25.   As part of our convention, Lionel will bring their O-gauge operating layout along with other table top and floor based hands-on interactive layouts.   We invite you to spread the word and bring your family, friends and neighbors to come and experience the magic of Lionel trains at the Double Tree Hotel Wednesday thru Saturday.   We have the following exciting LCCA Special Events planned for the general public throughout the week.   

 

-Honorary Engineer For the Day Event Wednesday July 22  9:00 AM-11:00 AM   A Child from a local MA organization that honors wishes of children with life threatening illness will be designated the “Honorary Engineer for the Day”  This child will take the Lionel Legacy hand held remote control unit at start the running of Lionel trains on the Lionel toy train operation layout and display.   This is the grand opening of the Lionel operating layout and display.  You will not want to miss out on this great experience.

 

- An Autism Awareness Day Thursday July 23  9:00 AM -2:00 PM  The LCCA is hosting a special event with the local Autism Speaks organization.  We invite families affected by autism to come and experience the magic of Lionel trains on Thursday July 23 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Lionel LLC and LCCA will have three distinctive  types of model toy train layouts for children of different ages and needs to interact with.  Children will be able to see and experience Lionel’s operating layout and display as well as other table top and floor based hands-on interactive layouts.   The Lionel/LCCA FasTrack Modular Railroad Layout will also be set up and operational.     

-Lionel Operating Layout and display. We welcome the general public to attend both of these events and during  the following hours of general operation.       

     Wednesday July 22 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

     Thursday July 23, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

     Friday July 24 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

     Saturday July 25   9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

-Come and meet with Lionel President Howard Hitchcock and the team from Lionel.   See Lionel’s new product line on display in and operation. 

Lionel Mascot Lenny the Lion will also be making a special guest appearance.    

-LCCA will be celebrating its 45th anniversary.

-Lionel will be celebrating its 115th year of making model trains for “children of all ages”.—

- Free Toy Train Show on Saturday July 25 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.  Model train swap meet open to the public free of charge.  Donations will be accepted at door to local children’s hospital. 

Please spread the word and come over to the Double Tree Hotel July 23-25, 2015 in Danvers MA to experience the magic of Lionel Trains and the camaraderie of the LCCA. This will be a family friendly, hands-on, interactive, fun and Lionel Train filled experience.  Come and meet with Lionel representatives and LCCA members who make the LCCA “The Best Toy Train Club on the Planet!”     

 

For more detailed information about the LCCA’s 45th Annual Convention, please visit the “Convention” Tab on our website www.lionelcollectors.org or contact me at 248 709-4137agkolis@comcast.net

We hope all of you can attend and have some F. U. N.!!

Best regards,

Al Kolis

President Elect & Special Events Manager

Lionel Collectors Club of America

248 709-4137

agkolis@comcast.net

 

About the LCCA – 

The Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA) is a national, not-for profit, volunteer organization which was formed by Jim Gates of Perry IA along with 83 other charter members back in 1970.  The club has grown over the years and has approximately 13,000 members from all around the world, but predominantly in the US.  The purpose of the club is to "promote and foster interest, research, education and enjoyment of Lionel trains from 1900 to the present in particular and by association, all toy trains in general.  The motto of our club is “ A Lifetime of Happiness Collecting Lionel Trains”.  

Current LCCA President Dennis DeVito has established a club goal of reaching out and having direct contact with at least 2600 LCCA members and family members this year with the Special Events Program.  President DeVito and the entire LCCA Board of Directors are committing the resources to this family oriented Special Events Program in an effort to expand the club by recruiting new members, retaining current members and promoting the hobby.  We are constantly reaching out and trying to attract new and younger people who may have never experienced the magic of Lionel trains.  We have several LCCA Special Events scheduled in various cities all around the country.  For more information go to the "Special Events" tab on our website www.lionelcollectors.org

 

 

About Autism

Autism is a general term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders – autism spectrum disorders – caused by a combination of genes and environmental influences. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by communication difficulties, social and behavioral challenges, and repetitive behaviors. An estimated 1 in 68 children in the U.S. is on the autism spectrum.

 

About Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. It is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, the grandparents of a child with autism. Mr. Wright is the former vice chairman of General Electric and chief executive officer of NBC and NBC Universal. Since its inception, Autism Speaks has committed more than $550 million to its mission, the majority in science and medical research. Each year Walk Now for Autism Speaks events are held in more than 100 cities across North America. On the global front, Autism Speaks has established partnerships in more than 60 countries on five continents to foster international research, services and awareness. To learn more about Autism Speaks, please visit AutismSpeaks.org.

 

 

 

 

 

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I'm really looking forward to attending the LCCA Convention in Boston.  Lot's of tours for attendees and information from the Lionel folks.

 

There are several opportunities for the general public to attend activities at the Convention, including a genuine buy-sell-swap meet Saturday.  Check with the Al K post above for details.

 

Ed Boyle

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Special Projects Editor

O Gauge Railroading magazine

Originally Posted by Pumpkin railroad:
Are these meets like an actual train show ? In the pictures it always seems like there are only a few people attending

We have a full week long conventions with tours, clinics, seminars and Lionel Presentation.  The public train show is just one aspect of our convention.  We have a free public train show, swap meet event on Saturday 9-3.   It depends upon the time of day and when the photos are taken.  We typically have several hundred attendees.  It really depends upon the city and how effective we are with getting the message out to the local media, and what other news events are competing for air timE.  This is a good opportunity to see table holders from all around the country and not just local members.

 

any questions, please call me at 248 709-4137

 

al Kolis

Meet Lionel Licensed Artist Angela Trotta Thomas At the LCCA’s 45thAnnual Convention (Danvers MA)

 

Lionel-Licensed artist, AngelaTrotta Thomas will be at the LCCA’s 45th Annual Convention held July 20-25 at the Double Tree Hotel in Danvers MA.   Angela will be hosting two Lionel art painting classes on Friday afternoon July 24 for LCCA conventioneers.   One class will be dedicate to our Junior Members and the other will be for our  adult members.   Angela will be creating a small painting during this class that will be auctioned off during our Silent Auction event held Saturday evening July 25 during our evening banquet.   Also, every member will l have an opportunity to win Angela’s original painting “ LCCA 45 Years of Fun!” just by buying a raffle ticket on our website www.lionelcollectors.org or by buying a ticket during our convention.  A lucky LCCA member will be announced during our Saturday July 25 banquet.

 

If you are not currently a member of the LCCA, there is still time to join the club and register for our 45th Annual Convention.   For more details about our convention, please visit the “convention” tab on our website www.lionelcollectors.org or call me at 248 709-4137.  Applications will be accepted at the door too. 

 

If you are not a member, we invite you to attend our Free Public Train show on Saturday, July 24 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Double Tree Hotel in Danvers MA.   Hundreds of members will come from all over our country to buy, sell and trade toy train and related items.   Come and meet with Angela Trotta Thomas, who will have her original artwork and prints available for purchase during this show.  Come and experience the Magic of Lionel Trains on Lionel’s operating layout and display.  This will be a great event for the kids!  Spread the word and invite your family and friends to the show.  I am certain they will all have FUN!

 

 

Best regards,

 

 

Al Kolis

President Elect & Special Events Manager

Lionel Collectors Club of America

248 709-4137

agkolis@comcast.net

 

 

 

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July 19, 2015 - LCCA Home Layout/Collection Special Events in Boston 


On Sunday July 19 from 12:00-5:00 PM ,
 LCCA members are invited to meet with Marty Fitzhenry (RM 28444) and Dotty at their home in Dedham MA for an Open House home layout event.   Marty has a renown layout (featured in the national train magazines and in a prior issue of our club publication The Lion Roars) featuring an impressive cantenary system.  Marty also invites any member who wants to schedule a private visit with him and his layout throughout the convention week to contact him to make arrangements.    To reserve your spot for the Sunday July 19 Special Event, please contact Marty at 781 724-9940 or at martyfitz44@aol.com.   Space is limited and will be accommodated in order of reservation date.   We hope you all can attend. 

Also on Sunday, July 19, LCCA Member (RM1362) Marty Visnick and his wife Irene invite you to their home in Canton MA to see one of the premier Pre-War and Post War collections of trains.  You will be amazed with the quantity and the rarity of Marty’s train collection.    Marty’s  Lionel trolley and 2 7/8” track trains and his Pre-War Train collection is truly remarkable.  Please contact me at agkolis@comcast.net248 709-4137 or Marty at 781 823-3069 to reserve your spot.     

 

If you have an interest in seeing Marty's collection during the evening of convention week,   please contact Mart Visnick at 781 828 3069 

 

Special thanks to our hosts Marty Fitzhenry and Marty Visnick for opening their homes up for our LCCA Member’s enjoyment.   Please sign up because space is limited.   This is a golden opportunity to see this fabulous layout and collection. Make your plans to go to Boston early for our  45th Annual Convention and have some fun!   We hope you all can attend. 

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OGR’s Ed Boyle to Host Clinic During LCCA’s 45th Annual Convention.  

The Lionel Collectors Club ( LCCA)  is proud to have O Gauge Railroading Magazine’s own Ed Boyle make a presentation “ Does Technology Affect the Value of the Lionel Trains You Own?” on Wednesday July 22 at the Double Tree Hotel in Danvers MA.   As part of the LCCA’s 45th Annual Convention to be held July 20-26, 2015 a the Double Tree Hotel in Danvers MA, several free workshops are being offered to conventioneers.  

 

Thank you Ed for hosting this interesting presentation.  We are certain all attendees will find this presentation both informative and entertaining. 

 

Best regards,

 

 

Al Kolis

President Elect & Special Events Manager

Lionel Collectors Club of America

248 709-4137

agkolis@comcast.net

 

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Attention LCCA Conventioneers.

 

 

LCCA President Denis DeVito and the convention team have gone above and beyond for our LCCA Conventioneers.  Dennis has just made special arrangements for transportation at the end of our convention to Boston's Logan International Airport from the Double Tree Hotel in Danvers MA.    Please read below the details for these special transportation options for your consideration. 

 

Best Regards

 

Al Kolis

 

 

Getting from Hotel to Logan International Airport Made Easy

 

If you have a morning flight leaving Logan on either Sunday, 7/26 or Monday, 7/27 and want an easy hassle free way to get from the hotel to the airport, the LCCA has the answer for you. 

 

LCCA with the help of our friends at DPI have arranged an hourly bus shuttle leaving the hotel beginning at 05:00 am on Sunday and at 4:30 am on Monday and going directly to the airport.

 

All you have to do is register and pay for your seat at the Registration Desk for Tour 17 –Sunday or Tour 18 - Monday. Because of the location of the hotel, traffic, and other possible delays, you should allow for at least 3 hours before your flight time on Sunday and 3½ hours on Monday.

 

More information will be available at the Registration Desk. The cost will be $25.00 per seat. This service will bring you from the Convention Doubletree Hotel direct to Logan Airport.  If you wish to take advantage of this early Sunday and early Monday service, purchase a one way ticket from Logan to the airport.  Confirm times of bus departure to see if you can use this service.  


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Originally Posted by SteamBoy:

Al K. What about 2017? Somewhere on the West Coast? That be nice though. 

 

Btw is it Kansas City, Kansas or Kansas City, Missouri? 

The LCCA will be announcing the 2017 convention site during our 45th annual Convention in Danvers MA.  The city will be in the  Great Northwest.

 

Yes,that is KC Missouri.

 

al 

Originally Posted by SteamBoy:

kk thank you  

 
 
Al

1 more question:
What membership do u need to participate in the conventions? 

You need to be a member of the LCCA ( RM, JM or  EM). and you need to register for the convention.   LCCA immediate family members can accompany any member who registers.
 
al K. 

 

Originally Posted by SteamBoy:

So how do u register for the conventions? 

Members will be able to register on our website or by mailing in a hardcopy convention registration form that will be provided in the Feb 2016 issue of our club publication The Lion Roars ( and in subsequent club publications)   We will start our on-line website registration to coincide with the mailing of the Feb 2016 issue of The Lion Roars.

 

Al K.

Originally Posted by SteamBoy:

So what is:

1 - A Electronic Membership (World Wide)?

2 - A Recipient Member (All US) ?

 

Every LCCA member over the age of 18 Years old can be either a Regular Member (RM) or Electronic Member ( EM).  Regular Members receive hard copy publications via US mail.  Electronic Members have access to the club publications in the member only section of our website.

 

al K.

The LCCA's 45th Annual Convention started Sunday evening with LCCA Club  President Dennis DeVito's "Presidents Welcome Reception" event.  The LCCA convention is held at the Doubletree Hotel in Danvers MA July 20-25.  Thanks to all of the LCCA members for attending and participating in our convention.  A surprise Birthday Cake was  presented to Convention Co- Manager "Boston Bob" sometimes known as "Beanie Bob" Carter at this party.
 
Al Kolis 
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The LCCA's 45th Annual Convention is in full swing today.   Five bus loads of LCCA conventioneers departed the Double Tree Hotel in Danvers MA for a Conway  Scenic Railroad train excursion in New Hampshire.  The  LCCA convention is held at the Doubletree Hotel in Danvers MA July 20-25. Thanks to all of the LCCA members for attending and participating in our convention. 

 

Al Kolis 


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 Five bus loads of LCCA conventioneers had a great day on Monday, July 20 th aboard the Conway  Scenic Railroad train in New Hampshire.  It was a beautiful day and everyone  had a great and safe day.  

The  LCCA convention is held at the Doubletree Hotel in Danvers MA July 20-25.   Starting on Wednesday, we invite the general public to come to the Double Tree Hotel to enjoy  the Lionel operating layouts.  Please  invite all of your friends and family to the Double Tree Hotel in Danvers.

 

Al Kolis 

 


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Lionel Licensed artist Angela Trotta Thomas's original painting "LCCA 45 Years of Fun!" is at the Double Tree Hotel in Danvers MA attending the LCCA's 45th Annual convention July 20-25.  Some lucky LCCA member will win this painting on Saturday night during our banquet.  
 
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Today, Lionel's team arrived at the Double Tree Hotel in Danvers MA for the Lionel Collectors Club of America's (LCCA)  45th Annual Convention held July 20-25.   Lionel is setting up their operating toy train layouts and display at the hotel  for LCCA club members and the general public to experience and enjoy.   Please see below more details about our upcoming Special Events and our hours of operation.  Please bring your family and friends to this hands-on, interactive exhibit and experience the magic of Lionel Trains.

 
Please spread the word!
 
Al Kolis
President Elect
Lionel Collectors Club of America
248 709-4137




Lionel and LCCA Headed to Boston ( July 20-25, 2015)

The Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA) and Lionel LLC invite you and all your friends to the Double Tree Hotel in Danvers MA Wednesday July 22, 2015 through Saturday July 25 to enjoy Lionel’s operating layouts and display.  The LCCA is hosting its 45th  Annual convention at the Double Tree Hotel in Danvers MA for the entire week of July 20-25.   As part of our convention, Lionel will bring their O-gauge operating layout along with other table top and floor based hands-on interactive layouts.   We invite you to spread the word and bring your family, friends and neighbors to come and experience the magic of Lionel trains at the Double Tree Hotel Wednesday thru Saturday.  We have the following exciting LCCA Special Events planned for the general public throughout the week.

-Honorary Engineer For the DayEvent Wednesday July 22  9:00 AM-11:00 AM  A Child from a local MA organization that honors wishes of children with life threatening illness will be designated the “Honorary Engineer for the Day”  This child will take the Lionel Legacy hand held remote control unit at start the running of Lionel trains on the Lionel toy train operation layout and display.   This is the grand opening of the Lionel operating layout and display.  You will not want to miss out on this great experience.

- An Autism Awareness DayThursday July 23  9:00 AM -2:00 PM<x-apple-data-detectors://16>  The LCCA is hosting a special event with the local Autism Speaks organization.  We invite families affected by autism to come and experience the magic of Lionel trains on Thursday July 23 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  Lionel LLC and LCCA will have three distinctive  types of model toy train layouts for children of different ages and needs to interact with.  Children will be able to see and experience Lionel’s operating layout and display as well as other table top and floor based hands-on interactive layouts.   The Lionel/LCCA FasTrack Modular Railroad Layout will also be set up and operational.
-Lionel Operating Layout and display. We welcome the general public to attend both of these events and during  the following hours of general operation.
    Wednesday July 22 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 
    Thursday July 23, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 
    Friday July 24 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
    Saturday July 25   9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
-Come and meet with Lionel President Howard Hitchcock and the team from Lionel.   See Lionel’s new product line on display in and operation.
- Lionel Mascot Lenny the Lionwill also be making a special guest appearance.
-LCCA will be celebrating its 45th anniversary.
-Lionel will be celebrating its 115thyear of making model trains for “children of all ages”.—
- Free Toy Train Show on Saturday July 25 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.   Model train swap meet open to the public free of charge.  Donations will be accepted at door to local children’s hospital.
Please spread the word and come over to the Double Tree Hotel July 23-25, 2015 in Danvers MA to experience the magic of Lionel Trains and the camaraderie of the LCCA. This will be a family friendly, hands-on, interactive, fun and Lionel Train filled experience.  Come and meet with Lionel representatives and LCCA members who make the LCCA “The Best Toy Train Club on the Planet!”

For more detailed information about the LCCA’s 45th Annual Convention, please visit the “Convention” Tab on our websitewww.lionelcollectors.org or contact me at 248 709-4137agkolis@comcast.net
We hope all of you can attend and have some F. U. N.!!
Best regards,
Al Kolis
President Elect & Special Events Manager
Lionel Collectors Club of America
248 709-4137<tel:248%20709-4137>
agkolis@comcast.net<mailto:agkolis@comcast.net>







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Last night, Lionel Collectors Club of America ( LCCA) members had the opportunity to experience and enjoy some classic New England seafood.  LCCA members enjoyed a New England clam bake on a tour as part of the LCCA's 45th Annual Convention held at the Double Tree Hotel in Danvers MA.  

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LCCA's  Honorary Engineer For the Day Event  Wednesday July 22  9:00 AM-11:00 AM   Mathew, Age 10 from a local MA organization that honors wishes of children with life threatening illness was designated the “Honorary Engineer for the  Day"   Mathew and his brother  Joseph (honorary conductor of the day " took the  Lionel Legacy hand held remote control unit at start the running of Lionel trains on the Lionel toy train operation layout and display.   This is the grand opening of the Lionel operating layout and display during the Lionel Collectors Club of America's (LCCA)  45th Annual Convention held at the Double Tree Hotel in Danvers MA. Thank you Lionel for  your support and generosity!

 
Al Kolis 

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LCCA member and host of Notch 6 podcast Derek Thomas, is here at the Double Tree hotel along with his family attending the LCCA's 45th Annual Convention July 20-25.  Derek is hosting daily podcasts from the hotel capturing the the daily events and activities of the convention,   Go to www.notch6.com and listen to Derek talk about ongoing events.  Thank you Derek for your continued support of the LCCA.
 
Al K.
 

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Yesterday, LCCA Junior members and some not so Junior members had a great time making little trains from life savers.  This was a junior member activity during the LCCA's 45 Th Annual convention held at the Double Tree Hotel in Danvers MA.  The LCCA convention will continue through Saturday, July 25.  If you are in the area, please stop by the Double Tree Hotel and see Lionel's impressive, hands-on, interactive toy train layout.
 
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