RNRH Newsletter - Roanoke Chapter NRHS

Notice of Annual MeetingThe Annual Meeting of the RoanokeChapter of the National RailwayHistorical Society will be held at the O.Winston Link Museum on Thursday,November 15, 2007. The meeting will beginat 7:30 pm. At this time, we will hold ourannual election in which four (4) directorswill be elected.Board members whos terms are expiringare as follows:Jim CosbyBrian CrosierCarl JensenBill MasonNominations will be accepted from thefloor at the Annual Meeting, please be sureyou have that person’s consent before makinga nomination. The committee, headedby Jim Cosby, is searching for nominees forthese three positionsInstructions for Absentee Ballot: This yearwe will elect four (4) directors by secret ballot.Any member in good standing may voteby absentee ballot.Please Note: if you are interested in running,or know of another Chapter memberwho is, please contact the nominating committeepromptly.If there are no more candidates than positions,a motion to elect by acclaim will beaccepted.To vote by absentee ballot, one must:1 - Request an absentee ballot from theSecretary or a member of the nominatingcommittee. You will receive (a) one ballot;(b) one "ballot" envelope; and (c) one mailingenvelope.2 - Mark the ballot (vote for not more thanfour (4) directors. If more than four (4) votesare cast, the ballot will be discarded).3 - Place the ballot in the "ballot" envelopeand seal. Do not put your name on the ballotor "ballot" envelope.4 - Place "ballot" envelope in the mailingenvelope. Write your name and returnaddress on the mailing envelope and mailto;Roanoke Chapter, NRHSP.O. Box 13222Roanoke, VA 24032-1322or the envelope may be hand delivered tothe Secretary anytime before the election atthe annual meeting.Mixed Freight -September/Octoberby Mr. Robin R. ShaversThis past August 19 was spent at BurntChimney, Virginia enjoying a scaleddown run day with the Blue Ridge LiveSteamers. Time was also spent talking withKen Miller of the Roanoke Chapter NRHS.During our discussion of steam excursionsand railroading of not really so long ago, hementioned that this past September 1st thru5th hailed 30 years since the RoanokeChapter sponsored the National Conventionback in 1977. I mentioned the 20 yearanniversary for 1987 in a past MixedFreight.I hold within my hands the four pagebrochure for the 1977 convention. Not onlywas that my first convention of any kindwith a railroad interest, it was the kickoff ofmeeting some truly enjoyable people thatwere the backbone of that chapter. Somestill maintain that capacity. From a railroadperspective, think of all the changes thathave occurred over the past 30 years. Thinkof all the chapter members that have movedon from their earthly home.Southern Railway fans take note. The2