Wondering what our chapters do? They provide local area support to the Conservancy and plan several fundraisers throughout the year. Chapters work closely with Conservancy staff to recruit members, secure local media coverage, and raise public awareness of the SS United States. If you'd like to see if we have a Chapter in your area, please visit our Chapters Page. And if there is not yet a Chapter near you, please reach out to us and we'll help you start one!Florida Calling all Florida residents! Would you like to take a more active role in helping to save the SS United States? We'd love to hear from you! The former chairman of the Conservancy's Philadelphia Chapter has relocated to Florida and is looking for members to help get our Florida Chapter launched! The Chapter is planning a holiday celebration in December as its official kick-off meeting for anyone who would like to become a member.If you live in Florida and would like to donate your time and talents to a very worthy cause, please contact Andy Herdan at florida@ssusc.org. (A huge thank-you and apology to those members who kindly reached out to our previous request; we ask that you please do so again so we have your contact information.)Hampton Roads The Conservancy's Hampton Roads chapter is revving up under the leadership of Keith Harper and Joe Muchulsky. An event later this fall is planned at which Keith will present incredible new photographs of the ship's nooks and crannies while Joe shares some entertaining "sea stories." Joe began working aboard the SS United States as an assistant linen keeper when he was 16 years old! You won't want to miss this dynamic duo!To ensure you are on the Hampton Roads chapter's distribution list and are informed of future events, please email Keith at KHarper@gibbscox.com.