GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA SEPTEMBER 19-22, 2019
FPA Tri-Chapter Fall Meeting Hosted by the Northeast Chapter
"Four score and seven years ago...." began the famous speech delivered by President Abraham Lincoln to the multitude assembled at the Gettysburg battleground in November of 1863.
Gettysburg is the site of the Fall 2019 Tri-Chapters Meeting, taking you back into history, into the village and on the battleground of the most important engagement of the American Civil War -- fought 156 years ago. And a topic of continuing and scholarly discussions today.
2019 FPA Meetings Reg Form.pdf
THE HOTEL Best Western Gettysburg
301 Steinwehr Avenue
Gettysburg, PA 17325
PHONE: 717.334.1188
RATES: Thursday, $115 King; $125 two queens
Friday & Saturday, $145 King;$150 two queens
CUT-OFF DATE: August 18, 2019 or when room block is filled
Best Western Gettysburg is a new property, family-owned and operated, overlooking the historic battlefields. Guest rooms include sleeper sofas and refrigerators. Each morning there is a complimentary hot breakfast buffet. The hotel has an indoor pool, fitness center and free wi-fi.
BOOK YOUR ROOM EARLY TO ENSURE THE ROOM OF CHOICE.
The Best Western Gettysburg next to Lincoln Train Museum
York Airport (Thomasville KTHV) - has 5000 ft runways (17-35) newly paved. They each have an RNAV approach. Fuel is available. Space for aircraft is available (not all tie downs). If hanger space is desired, please contact the FBO and arrange that with them in advance. 717.792.5566
Shuttles for the Tri-chapter meeting will be from York Airport (KTHV) to the Best Western Gettysburg on Thursday afternoon, September 19. THREE times are projected: 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm and 4:00 pm.
Car rentals are also available through the FBO by calling 717.792.5566. They will work with Enterprise and Hertz agencies to have a car available.
The local commercial airports are
- Harrisburg International (KMDT) -- 46 miles (an hour) drive to Gettysburg or
- Baltimore (KBWI) 62mile (1.5hr drive).
THE MEETING SCHEDULE
Thursday, September 19
Evening Welcome Reception
Home of Drs. David & Kerri Speranza
Friday, September 20
Breakfast included at host hotel for guests
Morning CME Session I
Afternoon bus tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield
Dinner on your own
OPTIONAL: Group tour led by local guides "Ghostly Encounters" (Pre-register please)
Saturday, September 21
Breakfast included at host hotel for guests
Morning CME Session II
Afternoon free
Evening Reception and Dinner at the Gettysburg Visitors Center
Includes free access to the Museum
Guest speaker at dinner
Sunday, September 22
Breakfast included at host hotel for guests
Individual departures at leisure
TRI-CHAPTER MEETING.pdf
MEETING CANCELLATION: Make meeting cancellations in writing. Call 936.588.6505, fax 832.415.0287 or email ahenderson@fpadrs.org.
Cancellation administrative fees are $50 through September 7.
Cancellation between September 8-16 is $100.
No registration fees will be refunded after September 16.