The REGISTER. Delaware Valley Chapter of S.P.A.A.M.F.A.A. Muster Update. JULY / AUGUST 2012 Issue 142

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1 The REGISTER JULY / AUGUST 2012 Issue 142 Delaware Valley Chapter of S.P.A.A.M.F.A.A. Newsletter of The Union Historical Fire Society Muster Update The Union Historical Fire Society would like to thank the members who helped to make our Muster a success. We would like to thank all of the apparatus owners for coming and displaying their trucks. Twenty apparatus were on display on a beautiful, sunny May afternoon with temperature in 80 s. Attendance was steady and interest was high. Trophies were awarded for Best of Show and 2nd Best of Show, with all attendees receiving dash plaques and participation trophies. T-shirts and 50/50 tickets were sold. For more information on the Muster, see inside. We look forward to next year and an even larger turnout. NEXT MEETING OF THE UNION HISTORICAL FIRE SOCIETY WILL BE HELD AT: Newtown Fire Association, Newtown, PA Sunday, July 8th, 2012, 10:00 a.m. Next meeting of the Union Historical Fire Society will be held on Sunday, July 8th, 10:00 a.m., at the Newtown Fire Association, 4 Liberty Street, Newtown, PA Driving directions: From I-95 northbound take the Yardley Newtown Road (Route 332) exit. Turn left and proceed on Route 332 westbound (Yardley Newtown Rd turns into Newtown Bypass), Turn right onto Newtown Yardley Road, (Newtown Yardley will turn into E. Washington Ave). Turn right onto Liberty Street and the Firehouse is located on the left. If you need additional directions, please see the directions on the website or please phone: Refreshments will be served before the meeting and lunch after the meeting. Members are welcome to bring along a guest, and newcomers are welcome. For GPS use: 14 Liberty Street, Newtown, PA Newtown Fire Association f

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5 September Meeting The September meeting of the Union Historical Fire Society will be held at the Liberty Fire Company, which is part of the City of Reading Fire Department. The City of Reading Fire Department has a Fire Museum located at the Liberty Fire Company. The Society will be touring the Museum after our bi-monthly meeting starting at 10:00 am on September 9, For additional information and directions, please visit our website: Muster Time This summer, there will be many musters occurring throughout the surrounding areas. Please take the opportunity to attend some of these musters and support the other groups that are holding these musters. Here is a list of some of the musters in our area; a complete list is located on our website: under Musters, Parades, and Wetdowns. Pennsylvania Pump Primers Cradle of Liberty Antique Fire Apparatus Association Glasstown Antique Fire Brigade German-American Firefighters Association Schuylkill Historical Fire Society Best Appearing First Place Scott Seifert Muster Update Muster Winners 1955 B - Model Mack Best Appearing Second Place Neptune Hose Company 1898 Wirt Knox Hose Cart Muster Participants Bill Stroup 1953 Mack Al Jacoby 1954 Mack Matthew Kemery 1977 Mack Mel Shapiro 1975 Ford Salsbury William Foxall, Jr American Hose Cart John and Pete Urso 1980 American LaFrance Tiller Linda Camarota 1973 Mack Neptune Hose Company 2006 Ford Marlow Neptune Hose Company 1970 Ward LaFrance Joseph Sturm 1971 Imperial John Burchizelli 1960 Ward LaFrance Ivyland Fire Company 2000 KME Jay Soppick 1947 Autocar Hartsville Fire Company 1923 Hale Hartsville Fire Company 1985 Spartan Rescue Jack Bergan 1973 Harley Davidson Warminster Fire Department 2001 Pierce Dash Fire Service in Philately Founded in 1976, we are an international organization devoted to the study and collecting of fire stamps, pictorial fire cancels and post cards of fire engines, fire personnel, fire prevention and fires. l Quarterly Newsletter (Fire Stamp News) l Yearly Dues $15.00 l New Issue Service l Informative Articles For more information and a sample copy of Fire Stamp News Contact: John Zaranek, 81 Hillpine Rd. Cheektowaga, NY

6 Union Historical Fire Society Delaware Valley Chapter S.P.A.A.M.F.A.A. The Union Historical Fire Society website The REGISTER Newsletter editor 2012 Officers President... Joe Landy Vice President... Robert Zulinski Corresponding Secretary... Chris Straub Membership Secretary... Mike Kush Treasurer... Craig Glass, Jr. Sergeant at Arms... Glenn Logan Director... John Lambing, Jr. Director... Mel Shapiro Director... Ken Snyder Calendar of Events July 14, 2012 (Sat) - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Pump Primers will hold their annual Antique Fire Apparatus Show and Muster from 8 am to 4 pm in Riverfront Park. Held rain or shine. Contact: Cal Little, Muster Chairman, 329 Pine Hill Road, Hummelstown, PA For additional information visit: August 5, 2012 (Sun) - Pennsauken, New Jersey Delaware Valley Fire Muster & Show. Cooper River Park, Park Drive between RT-130 and Cuthbert Blvd, Pennsauken. The muster will be from 10 am.-3 pm. Hosted by the Cradle of Liberty Antique FAA (CLAFAA). For additional information visit: August 19, 2012 (Sun) Millville, New Jersey Annual Antique Fire Muster and Firematic Flea Market. Location Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center (formerly known as Wheaton Village) from 10 am to 4 pm. Sponsored by the Glasstown Antique Fire Brigade. Free admission to muster grounds For additional information visit: August 26, 2012 (Sun)- Warminster, Pennsylvania The German American Firefighters Association, Inc. in conjunction with the Gibson Road Antique Fire Association will be holding 30th Annual (static) Fire Muster & Firematic Flea Market at the Vereinigung Erzgebirge (the V.E. club) located at 130 Davisville Road. This is between County Line Rd. and Street Rd. (RT. 132). 10 am 3 pm, held rain or shine. For additional information visit: September 8, 2012 (Sat) - Frackville, Pennsylvania The Annual Schuylkill Historical Fire Society parade and muster will commence at the Frackville Mall followed by a static display and pumping competition at the Schuylkill County Training Grounds from 11 am - 3 pm. For additional information visit: Union Historical Fire Society Delaware Valley Chapter of S.P. A. A. M.F. A. A. P. O. Box #596 Havertown, PA The REGISTER Newsletter Dated Material