GERMAN-AMERICAN/AMERICAN-GERMAN SALON 2012

(English Version - 9 March 2012)

DURATION: 28 August – 5 September 2012

LOCATION: Hunt Valley (Baltimore), Maryland, USA

· Approx. 50 miles from Dulles International Airport, Washington D.C.

· Located diagonally opposite the hotel is the ‘Hunt Valley Center’ which includes a shopping center with a mega supermarket having a food court, offering a salad bar, hot & cold buffet (Chinese, Italian, American, etc.). On site restaurants: Outback Steak House, Carrabas (Italian), California Pizza Kitchen, Japanese Steak House and many upscale sandwich shops. Five-Star Gourmet Restaurant (Oregon Grill) ten-minute drive, and many other restaurants in short driving range. Adjacent department stores/specialty shops: Sears, Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Burlington Coat Factory etc.

Access to Hunt Valley center by hotel-shuttle (hotel agreement established/small gratuity to driver) or by automobile.

· At the Center is a “Light Rail” System, enabling transportation to the inner city, and another close by for visiting the Maryland State Fair etc. Fares (including a senior rate) are very reasonable.

SALON HOTEL: Marriott Hunt Valley Inn (4-Star Hotel)

245 Shawan Road

Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031-1099, USA

Telephone: (410) 785-7000 Telefax: (410) 785-0341

Internet: www.marriotthuntvalley.com

· Hotel bookings should be made directly with the hotel, mentioning ‘BALPEX/Baltimore Philatelic Society Group Rate’

Single or Double Room Show-Rates are

US$ 117.00/night + tax (approx. US$ 135.00/night).

· Hotel has inner & outer swimming pools, Whirlpool, Fitness Center,

picnic tables and terrace seating, Coffee-Shop, Restaurant, Bar, ATM Machine, Office Center, WiFi, exhibition and banquet halls (location of the BALPEX Show), extensive free parking.

· Hotel permits NO animals and NO smoking in rooms or hotel. Smoking area locations designated by hotel.

· The Germany Philatelic Society “Hospitality Suite” (all drinks & snacks gratis) will be open selected times during the entire Salon and managed by Chapter 16 members. American beers, wines and snacks.

· Breakfast: American or Continental Buffet in Hotel Restaurant “Cinnamon Tree”, or Starbucks Coffee in ‘Coffee Shop’.

Lunch: Restaurant “Cinnamon Tree”, or in the local Restaurants: Carabbas (Italian), Outback Steak House (steak, seafood, lobster, etc.), California Pizza Kitchen (pizza, sandwiches etc), Wegman’s Supermarket (salad bar, hot & cold buffet), etc.

Evening: locations similar to ‘lunch’. In hotel, only at the American Bar & Grille (full menu). Otherwise, approx. 20 other local restaurants. List available.

STAMP EXHIBITION

· BALPEX 2012 duration: 31 August – 2 September 2012

· 60 dealers

· Approx. 300+ Exhibit Frames (4800+ Pages).

· BDPh: 104 dedicated frames (each 16 pages) which will not be judged.

· Exhibition: GPS exhibitors should apply directly to BALPEX

(2-10 frames) cost US$10.00/frame). Single frames: US$ 15.00.

Jury: 4x APS and 1x FIP. www.balpex.org

SALON PROGRAM

Tuesday, 28 August 2012

· German visitors will be met at Dulles Airport, Washington D.C., by a “GPS Bus” approx.. 5:00 PM. Hotel Arrival: 7:00 PM

· BDPh Group (only) guest transport from & (later) to airport.

Price: US$60,00/Person, round trip. Registration with the GPS.

· In the evening, after check-in at hotel, an informal “Welcome” Ceremony will take place at the hotel. Champagne Toast. Drinks and snacks gratis. Introduction of the GPS German-speaking trip group leaders accompanying tours and and as contact-liaisons during BDPh visit.

· Collection of monies covering booked tours and distribution of ‘Guest Welcome Pack’ (in German language) upon payment to the Treasurer; pack includes Salon program Information, BALPEX Program, map of area, restaurant addresses, etc.

Wednesday, 29 August 2012

· DAY TRIP TO ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, 60-MINUTE TROLLEY SIGHTSEEING TOUR OF ANNAPOLIS. SHOPPING OPPORTUNITY IN OLD TOWN. OPTIONAL VISIT TO THE NAVAL ACADEMY INCLUDING MUSEUM

8:15 AM: Departure

10:15 AM: Trolley Tour

(Trolley is air conditioned with cushion seats)

11:30 PM (approx.) Lunch: Middleton Tavern (self-pay)

12:45 PM: Optional visit to Naval Academy (adjacent to restaurant

location), or town walk-about (unguided)

3:15 PM Return to hotel (approx. 5:00 PM)

Price: US$ 60.00/Person

· Dinner: Restaurant (self-pay) open selection

· Hospitality Suite at hotel: open 7:30 – 11:30 PM

Thursday, 30 August 2012

· HALF-DAY TRIP TO FORT McHENRY, BALTIMORE HARBOR and

short city sightseeing bus tour HAS HAD TO BE CANCELLED BECAUSE OF AN INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOBILE RACE IN DOWNTOWN BALTIMORE BLOCKING ALL STREETS TO REACH FORT McHENRY & INNER CITY.

· Options for BDPh visitors:

1. Relaxation at hotel (swimming pool, fitness center, tennis, etc);

2. Shopping at Hunt Valley Center;

3. Trip with the “Light Rail” to the Maryland State Fair (Hotel shuttle will bring visitors to light-rail station);

4. Trip with the “Light Rail” to Baltimore City Center to experience/view the automobile race.

· BALPEX Exhibition: mounting of exhibits 3:00-6:00 PM

· Dinner: (self-pay) Restaurant open selection

· Hospitality Suite at hotel: open 7:30 – 11:30 PM

Friday, 31 August 2012

· BALPEX PHILATELIC EXHIBITION.. 10:00 AM – 18:00 PM

· Philatelic lectures & study group meetings (in planning)

· Non-Collectors Option: Trip to Maryland State Fair

(Light-Rail approx. US$ 5,00/Person ..no GPS chaperone) or

Shopping Trip to shops at Hunt Valley Center (no GPS chaperone).

Access by hotel-shuttle or by automobile.

· GPS Banquet/Dinner Buffet.. 7:00-9:00 PM

(gratis for BDPh Visitors)

· Hospitality Suite at hotel: open 6:30-7:00 PM, 9:00 – 11:30 PM

Saturday, 1 September 2012

· BALPEX PHILATELIC EXHIBITION.. 10:00 AM – 18:00 PM

· Possible Joint BDPh/GPS Board Meeting, lunch, approx. 12:30 PM

(Only if sufficient BDPh members attend)

· Non-Collectors Option: Trip to Maryland State Fair

(Light-Rail approx. US$ 5,00/Person ..no GPS chaperone) or

Shopping Trip to shops at Hunt Valley Center (no GPS chaperone).

Access by hotel-shuttle or by automobile.

· BALPEX 2012 Palmares Dinner Buffet, 7:00-9:00 PM

BDPh Visitors have the option of attending an American Palmares

Dinner (Price US$ 60,00/Person), or visit one of the local restaurants

(self-pay).

· Hospitality Suite at hotel: open 6:30-7:00 PM, 9:00 – 11:30 PM

Sunday, 2 September 2012

· 8:30-9:15 AM .. Inter-Religious Prayer Service..

Father Mullowny (Cath.) & Pastor Rebane (Protestant),

Rabbi Levitt (Jewish). Location to be announced.

· Free Day for BDPh Visitors

· 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM: BALPEX Exhibition

3:00 – 5:00 PM: Exhibit Break-Down

· Dinner: (self-pay) restaurant open selection

· Hospitality Suite at hotel: open 7:30 – 11:30 PM

Monday, 3 September 2012

· DAY TRIP TO PHILADELPHIA (approx.. 100 miles) by GPS Bus

· Sites to be seen: Constitution Square, ‘Carpenters’ Hall’ .. location of first “Continental Congress”, Liberty Bell, Ben Franklin Post Office location, short city tour, etc. German-speaking tour guide.

· Lunch at City Tavern (included in tour price).

7:15 AM: Departure (Hotel buffet breakfast commences at 6:15 AM)

10:00 AM: Arrival (approx..)

12:30 PM: Lunch at City Tavern

City Tour with GPS-Bus

4:00 PM Approx. Return to hotel

6:30 PM: Approx. arrival at hotel

Price: US$ 90.00/Person

· Dinner: (self-pay) - restaurant open selection

· GPS Hospitality Suite at hotel: open 7:30 – 11:30 PM

Tuesday, 4 September 2012

· DAY TRIP TO WASHINGTON D.C. WITH VISIT TO THE SMITHSONIAN POSTAL MUSEUM (SPECIAL GUIDED TOUR BY CHERYL GANZ, CURATOR). LUNCH AND VISIT TO NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN MUSEUM. CITY TOUR.

8:150 AM: Departure

10:00 AM: Smithsonian Museum

12:30 PM (approx.): By bus to restaurant at Native American Museum

(self-pay).

2:30 PM: Visit in Native American Museum

4:00 PM: Return to hotel (arrival approx.. 6:00 PM)

Price: US$ 60.00/Person

· Farewell Pizza-Party in hotel: approx. 6:30 PM in hotel (free to GPS’ers/BDPh’ers)

· Hospitality Suite at hotel: open 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM

Wednesday, 5 September 2012

12:45 PM: Estimated departure of GPS Bus to Dulles Airport for BDPh

Visitors. Approx. airport arrival: 2:30 PM

Salon 2012 Application <=== Click here for application