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Chicago & North Western Railway

 

 

 

 

Organized December 9, 1924

 

Green Bay Chapter Meeting

April 15, 2015

 

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Minutes of the Green Bay Chapters of the C&NW Vets and NARVE. Joint  meeting held at the Titletown Restaurant, April 15, 2015.  Charles  Frost Room.  Coffee and sweet rolls were served.   

 

The following to be read at our next meeting at the National RR Museum,  May 20, 2015 at 10AM.   

 

President Truman Koehn read the minutes of our previous meeting of March  18, 2015.   

 

We received a 3 page informational printed communication from NARVE,  area 4, which was distributed to those in attendance.  Any items in this  3 page document to be discussed at our meeting on May 20th.   

 

Old Business:  None   

 

New Business:  The members read and discussed the obituary of the recent  passing of retired Senior V.P of Operations, James A. Zito, of the C&NW  RR.  Who died at the age of 84 on March 28, 2015.  Our chapter also received the most recent Quarterly Report from our  general secretary, Dianne Koppelman.  This too was read and discussed.  Herb mentioned the recent tornado that tore through northern Illinois  and particularly Rochelle.  Followed by a discussion of the well known  Rochelle RR Park, tower, and the famous U.P. B.N. diamond alongside of  this park. It was reported a train passes this location every 15  minutes. 

The membership was advised of the upcoming Model RR Train Show, April  25-26, to be held at the Expo Hall, between the two arenas, in  Ashwaubenon.  This is approximately 1 block east of the east parking lot  adjoining Lambeau Field and easy to find. Details can be found on the  Internet under "Titletown Train Show 2015".   

 

Report of sick members:   None   

 

Report on deceased members:  None    Meeting closed at 11AM.    Our next meeting, after our May 20th meeting, will be June 17, 2015 at  the National RR Museum------10AM.   

 

Minutes by Herb Hessil---Submitted by Truman Koehn

 

 

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Posted: 4/18/2015

 

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