Special Events - 42nd LCCA Convention
As we approach the summer season, it is now time to focus on our largest and longest Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA) Special Event, our 42nd Annual Convention to be held 7/22-7/28 at the Marriott Waterside Hotel in Norfolk VA. There is still time to sign up and attend this fun filled, week-long Special Event. We have special events with Lionel, LCCA members, Licensed Lionel Artist Angela Trotta Thomas, OGR's Ed Boyle, Lionel CEO Jerry Calabrese, The Boy Scouts of America, and the local Make A Wish Foundation, scheduled throughout the week. We have so many activities and tours; we cannot mention all of them here. Go to the "Convention Page" on this website or recent The Lion Roars for detailed information and schedule of events. Come to the convention and we are certain you will find these special events, informative, educational and most of all Fun!
We plan to start the week on Sunday evening 7-23-12 with an informal special "Welcome Reception" event get together with LCCA Club President Dennis DeVito, the Board of Directors and the Convention Volunteer team. This will be a great opportunity to meet with other conventioneers and learn more details of all the fun and exciting free activities scheduled for the upcoming week. We are excited about this first time event during our conventions and we encourage our members to participate and enjoy this special event.
During the evenings, we are planning several free demonstrations and clinics. Meet with Lionel representatives Tom Nuzzo and Mike Reagan as they demonstrate Lionel's Legacy Command control system and future Lionel Product currently under development. Norfolk and Southern Rail Road Representatives are scheduled to provide our members with presentations.
The LCCA is planning to have some Norfolk local Make A Wish (MAW) Foundation recipients involved with our convention this year. MAW children who have an interest in trains and toy trains will be able to enjoy and experience special events during our convention. It is a very heartwarming experience to see a child light up and enjoy the Magic of Lionel and a LCCA convention.
If you have never been to an LCCA Convention, this will be a great first one to attend. We even have a first time attendee Special Event private party get-together event on Wednesday, 7-25-12. This is a great way to meet other first time convention attendees. We have several train related tours and activities for the Lionel Train lovers and then we have activities and tours that are non-train related intended for the enjoyment of the entire family. For tour information and to register for the convention, go to the "Convention Page". We are certain you will have F.U N!
Junior Members and members of all ages are invited to attend a "Learn to Draw a Lionel Train" drawing class conducted by Lionel Authorized artist and LCCA member Angela Trotta Thomas on Friday July 27, 2-4 PM. Click on the video link
We are also expecting over 200 Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts to earn a model Rail Road Merit Badge on Saturday, 7-28-12. If you are a Boy or Girl Scout, please visit our website BSA announcement to register. Spaces are limited, so please pre-register. Boy Scouts in Norfolk
As you can see, we will have numerous special events and activities scheduled during our 42 Annual Convention in Norfolk VA. If you have not signed up yet, there is still time to do so. Come and experience the camaraderie of fellow LCCA members and magic of Lionel Trains at the Marriot Waterside hotel. Our conventions are intended for the enjoyment of the entire family. We believe there is something for everyone's interests. We like to have Fun, we hope you do too! See you in Norfolk!
Alphonse A. Kolis
Fellow Member, Special Events Manager and Immediate Past President
