The USS LST 393 Preservation Association is a Michigan non-profit corporation, created to restore and preserve USS LST-393, one of only two LST’s (Landing Ship Tank) remaining from WWII. The corporation is organized under section 501 (c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
The USS LST-393 Preservation Association is governed by an elected Board of Directors and is organized exclusively for the following charitable, educational, and historical purposes:
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Restore and preserve USS LST-393
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Continue to research the history of USS LST-393
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Maintain and update appropriate libraries, archives, and websites
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Provide educational programs for students and the general public
Raise funds through grants and donations for projects in support of our mission.
It will be a long process to restore her back to her wartime greatness, but we are dedicated to “whatever it takes” to get the job done.
Whatever we do, it cannot be done without loyal and dedicated volunteers. You can help! Go to our Support Page for information on how you can become a part of this important mission.
Board of Directors:
Chairman: Dan Weikel
Secretary: Norm Erickson
Secretary (Alternate) John Noling
Treasurer: Maella Lohman
Members At Large:
Dick Anderson
Dick Borgeson
Jim Bauer
Duane Buckner
Dave Eling
Ron Gossett
Fred Nielsen
Don Swick
Harry Wierenga
Bob Wygant
Meetings:
Regular meetings of the Board of Directors are held at 4:00 p.m., on alternating Tuesdays, onboard USS LST-393. LST-393 is located at the Mart Dock, on the Muskegon Lake waterfront, just off Shoreline Drive, in downtown Muskegon, Michigan. Visitors are always welcome!
Committees of the Board (meet as needed)
- Executive (standing committee)
- Financial
- Curatorial
- Education
- Fund-raising and on-board Events
- Ship Maintenance and Restoration
- Tours and Tour volunteers
- Public Relations
- Strategies
For further information or inquiries, please contact us at (231) 730-1477 or e-mail to: usarmy82nd@netzero.net |
