Member’s Meetings

Quarterly meetings feature live presentations by notable speakers, artists and historians. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held aboard the historic Queen Mary in Long Beach, Calif., in the Caronia Room (former 3rd class cinema – “B” Deck Forward) from 1pm – 3pm on the first Saturday of the month – February, May, August and November. The November meeting is a semi-formal pre-holiday tea with special refreshments and interesting programming not done during the year.

 

The 2009 schedule:  

 

*    February 7, 2009 – Liners to Cruise Ships  – Shawn Dake

 

*    May 2, 2009 QE2 Forever; The Last Westbound Crossing – Everett Hoard and Scott Becker

 

*    August 1, 2009  The maritime art of Bob Aul - by Bob Aul

 

*    November 7, 2009  Semi-formal Fall Tea

 

 

We are making plans for 2 – 3 evening special events including Dr. Laurel Breece with video and presentation of a recent freighter cruise. Yours truly, Bruce Vancil, has been asked to present the lecture cruises and opportunities done with Princess Cruises. Dates and times have yet to be arranged, but you will be notified in advance.