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Chapter News
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2/13/08 |
 BRC member Kurt Reisweber will
be selling copies of father’s
book at the February chapter
meeting. Robert C. Reisweber
and Dalton P. “Billy” McDonald’s
book on “The Original Norfolk
Southern Railway 1883-1974” is a
long awaited history on a
railroad that has not been
frequently documented especially
to this degree. It covers the
entire history of the railroad
between Norfolk, Va. and
Charlotte, NC. Predecessor
railroads are also covered, as
are electric train operations in
the Virginia Beach-Norfolk
area. There is a little bit
about steamboats and car ferries
as well. There are even photos
of a Baldwin diesel that crashed
through the Albemarle sound
trestle lifted out of the
water! Ed Fielding has quite a
few photos included from his
personal collection. The 216
page hardcover book with dust
jacket contains over 500 black
and white photos. The price is
$50.00 per copy. Kurt will be
bringing 20 copies of the book
with him. If you think that you
want a copy please email me at
railcow@msn.com by Feb. 12,
2008 so I can contact Kurt and
let him know if he needs to
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2/6/08 |
To all Blue Ridge chapter
members: KIWANIS NEEDS
YOUR HELP!
As most of you know, my Kiwanis
Club a year or so ago took on as
a project to cosmetically
restore the train in Rivermont
Park in Lynchburg. The coach has
been removed , the engine is 99%
finished , and the caboose is
under construction. That's
where we need HELP. The
city has been allotted money to
upgrade and improve the park.
They are urging us to complete
the project as soon as possible.
Work is scheduled every Saturday
morning from 9-12 and
sometimes work longer. For
information get in touch with
Bill Hodges: 582-1997 or
wlhodges2@verizon.net
If you can give us a hand in any
way, we would appreciate it.
Thank you for any consideration.
For the Kiwanis Club , BRC
member Gene Campbell |
Chapter
Information
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By-Laws The Blue Ridge Chapter
NRHS is a non-profit educational and
historical organization incorporated in the
Commonwealth of Virginia. View our complete
chapter By-Laws.
Membership
The Blue Ridge Chapter
NRHS offers membership in two classes:
- Regular membership,
for individuals 16 years of age or older
- Family membership, which is available
for the
spouse and/or children (18 years old
or younger) of a member
For more
information on becoming a member of
the chapter,
contact a chapter officer and
see our
new
membership page.
Dues
Dues for the NRHS are set
by the National Board of Directors. Dues for
the Blue Ridge Chapter are set by the
membership at a level calculated to cover
Chapter expenses.
2008 chapter dues are
$46
Officers
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The President is charged with
the responsibility of managing the
Chapter. He conducts business
meetings and is the program
chairman, although this duty may be
delegated to other officers or
members. He oversees the duties of
other officers and ensures the
Chapter's adherence to its basic
objectives as an educational and
historical organization.
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The Vice President fulfills
the duties of the President whenever
he is unable to perform them, and
other duties as assigned to him by
the President. He is responsible for
maintaining membership records,
certifying new members to the NRHS,
distributing annual membership
forms, collecting membership dues,
and conveying these dues to the
Chapter Treasurer.
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The Secretary maintains
accurate and complete records of the
actions of the Chapter including
recording the minutes of all regular
and special meetings of the Chapter.
The Secretary communicates with the
members and carries on the
correspondence of the Chapter.
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The Treasurer is charged with
the responsibility of handling and
managing the monies of the Chapter.
He is expected to report the
financial status of the Chapter to
the membership at each regular
meeting.
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The National Director
represents the Blue Ridge Chapter at
any meetings of the Board of
Directors of the NRHS and is also
responsible for all liaison
activities between the NRHS and the
Blue Ridge Chapter.
Current e-mail addresses for our chapter
officers can be found on our
contacts
page.
Committees
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Executive
Committee - The sitting
officers, (President, Vice
President, Secretary, Treasurer, and
National Director), along with the
immediate past President and the
Editor of the Chapter Newsletter,
shall constitute the Executive
Committee. The Executive Committee
is authorized to take emergency
actions when a general Chapter
meeting is not possible and shall
also act as a General Short- and
Long-Range Planning Committee of the
Chapter.
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Nominating
Committee - The President
shall appoint a Nominating Committee
prior to the end of the September
regular meeting of the Chapter to
prepare a slate of candidates for
officers for election at the October
annual meeting. No less than three
regular members shall serve on the
nominating committee.
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