DuPage Division - NMRA

Officers

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 

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
lipsenior2000@aol.com

630-963-9628
PAYMASTER JOHN BRENNAN
jfb99@earthlink.net
630-620-6017
 
Additional Board Positions
 
 
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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