The DuPage Division notes the passing of the following members of the Division family:
Larry Rude died in early April 2009. More details to be posted as they become available.
James Ross Stark Jr. died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009. Memorials to: J. Ross Stark Little League Baseball Fund, c/o First Community Bank of Naperville, 2728 W. 75th St., Naperville, IL 60564.
Constance Mary Duffin died Jan. 30, 2009. The beloved wife of James J. Duffin. Memorials can be sent to the American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Dr., #800, Chicago, IL 60601.
Schedule of Events - 2008
~~ New Meeting Place ~~
St. Paul's United Church of Christ
5729 Dunham Road
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(All Meetings start at 1:30)
| Date | Program or Activity | Contest |
| September 7, 2008 | Weathering Freight Cars - Fred Henize and Tim Schubert |
Weathered Freight Cars (Sorry, does not include R-T-R weathered cars) Presentation of the Division wide contest that is due in April 2009 |
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October 5, 2008 Note - For this month only: Meeting will be held a the Downers Grove Park District Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Ave, Downers Grove, IL |
Region Board Meeting followed by Operation Life Saver - Dave Phillips |
Railroad Buildings - any building that supports the day to day activities of the railroad Presentation of the Division wide contest that is due in April 2009 |
| November 2, 2008 | Modeling Open Loads - Fred Henize | Steam & Diesels with a Twist - Bring in your oldest, newest or most favorite |
| December 7, 2008 | Santa Fe Railroad Photos - Les Cisco | Photographs - all categories |
| January 4, 2009 | Fairmont Company Motor Cars - Doug Krahn | Open Loads - Flats & Gons - bring in a car with a load! |
| February 1, 2009 | NMRA Contests and Judging - Sean Lamb | Kit-bashed Railroad Cars - a great opportunity to make that car you always wanted |
| March 1, 2009 | Port Royal Layout - George Pearson | All NMRA Modeling Categories |
| April 5, 2009 | Division Open House Layout Tours | Hand Car or Privy Shed - Results of the Division wide contest - Prizes to be had. Come to the Sept or Oct meeting for details! |
| May 3, 2009 | Annual Auction | None |
| June 2009 ** |
Division Outing - CN Markham Shop Tour - Limited to 20 people. Those not attending the tour can meet at the Homewood Railfan Platform for an afternoon of train watching. The tour group will join the group after the tour. |
None |
**Note: Date subject to change
For more information on these meets, contact:
Tim Schubert,
(630) 690-9757
DuPage Division Officers (2811)
| DIVISION SUPERINTENDENT |
TIM SCHUBERT tijjr7@att.net |
630-690-9757 |
| ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT |
FRED HENIZE fchenize@att.net |
815-467-2705 |
| CHIEF CLERK |
Keith
Lipske |
630-963-9628 |
| PAYMASTER |
JOHN BRENNAN jfb99@earthlink.net |
630-620-6017 |
Additional Board Positions |
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| DIVISION MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION CHAIRMAN |
Rob Scharping sue_ron_scharping@comcast.net |
630-968-0157 |
| DIVISION MEMBER SERVICES CHAIRMAN |
Rob Scharping sue_ron_scharping@comcast.net |
630-968-0157 |
| DIVISION EDITOR - Crossbuck |
Ross Stark j_ross_stark@hotmail.com |
815-467-2705 |
| Division Achievement Chairman |
Rob Schiavone robert_s_60188@yahoo.com |
630-690-3262 |
| Division Contests Chairman | Charlie Lewis | 630-325-0636 |
| All-American Railroad Show Chairman |
Patrick Golden Pggolden@aol.com |
708-482-8225 |
| Other Division Information | ||
| DIVISION SERVICE AREA | DuPAGE & KENDALL COUNTIES AND PARTS OF COOK, KANE & WILL COUNTIES. | |
| DIVISION NEWSLETTER | THE "CROSSBUCK" - PUBLISHED TWICE A YEAR. GENERALLY IN September AND January. | |
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