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Convention News

MAKE YOUR PLANS NOW FOR NORFOLK ANNUAL CONVENTION IN JULY!

MAKE YOUR PLANS NOW FOR NORFOLK ANNUAL CONVENTION IN JULY!

If you have a camera and want to take some memorable shots, then be sure to attend the 42nd annual LCCA convention in Norfolk, July 23 – 28, 2012. The Marriott Waterside is offering rooms at the unheard of rate of $115/night for singles thru quad so make your reservations early - more

Events News

Lionel at the Library - North Little Rock AR - Saturday Dec 17

"Lionel's at the Library" Special Event at Laman Library in North Little Rock, AR. Mike Mottler, the editor of TLR and other LCCA members and hobbyist in Central Arkansas will bring their modular layout to the Laman Library located at 2801 Orange Street in North Little Rock, 72114. - more

Lionel News

LCCA Video Interview with Lionel CEO and President Jerry Calabrese (Part 2)

LCCA Video Interview with Lionel CEO and President Jerry Calabrese (Part 2) During the recent 2011 holiday season, the Lionel Collectors Club of America had an opportunity to meet and talk with Lionel CEO and President Jerry Calabrese in his office at the new Lionel headquarters - more

Other News

LCCA Announces Call for Election Candidates

Jerry Calkins, Chairman of the LCCA Nominating Committee announces that the LCCA Nominating Committee will begin the process of accepting nominations of qualified members on January 15, 2012, through February 15, 2012. Positions to be filled include Secretary and two Directors. - more

Product Development

The 2011 Texas Traveler Conventon Car Shipping!

The 2011 Texas Traveler Conventon Car Shipping!

The 2011 Texas Traveler Conventon Car has started shipping 1/17. All issues have been resolved and Lou is satisfied that the cars are good to go! Those members who have paid in full and those who made the second half of their payment should have recieved their cars. - more

President's Report

Seasons Greetings from the LCCA

The holiday wish of the LCCA officers, directors, appointees, and volunteers is for light and joy at your home this festive time of the year. - more

Business Office

Membership Renewal Forms

Membership renewal notices for those members whose membership expires on December 31, are being sent out this week. If you have already renewed for another year, thanks. If you renewed and received a notice on line or in the mail, it most likely crossed in the mail. - more

LCCA Store

$50.00 Rebate Coupon

The LCCA has sent $50.00 coupons to LCCA members who purchased BOTH the Burlington powered and the dummy sets. This coupon will expire on September 1, 2012. Be sure to use it before then to claim your rebate. - more

Members

Update about LCCA Member Angela Trotta Thomas

Update about LCCA Member Angela Trotta Thomas

In this video, learn about renowned Lionel-licensed artist and LCCA member Angela Trotta Thomas’ latest work, “Christmas Switchers.” This painting was featured on the cover of the December issue of our club publication, The Lion Roars. Angela is now approaching her 20th year of drawing Lionel-inspired art. - more

Junior Member News

Junior Member News from Dom’s Desk

It has been an exciting couple of months serving as your chairman. I had the pleasure of attending my first LCCA Board of Directors meeting in September, and I gave a short presentation about my plans for the Junior Member program. Board members are excited about the initiatives as well as the possibility of taking this club to heights we’ve never seen before. - more

Publications

Earn 15 Minutes of Fame

When I’m asked, “How do I contribute an article to The Lion Roars?” my radar locks on to an LCCA author in the making. I realize some club members may be reluctant to revisit long-suppressed memories of high school English class; i.e., writing an essay on an ersatz topic assigned by the teacher. However, sharing a story that you care about is completely different from a classroom exercise. - more