Veterans’ Association

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Chicago & North Western Railway

 

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Milwaukee Chapter Luncheon – October 18, 2014

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 Milwaukee Chapter Luncheon

 

 

The Annual Milwaukee Chapter Luncheon, Veterans' Association of the Chicago andNorthWestern Railway was held Saturday, October 18, 2014, at Alioto's Restaurant inWauwatosa, Wisconsin.  Seventy six members and guests attended.

 

Milwaukee Chapter President, Curt Schmidt, led the group in a prayer and the Pledge ofAllegiance.  A moment of silence was observed for departed members and spouses ofmembers.

 

Before our delicious meal of pork chops, chicken, or fish was served, Curt introducedseveral of the various Chapter Officers in attendance.

 

After lunch, Curt Schmidt asked the members whether anyone was interested in theMilwaukee Chapter positions of President, Vice President, or Secretary/Treasurer.  A quickresponse by Dewayne Stiefvater to keep the same officers, all were in favor.

 

Curt Schmidt - Milwaukee Chapter President

Bill Regner - Vice President

Barb Schmidt - Secretary/Treasurer

 

We were entertained after the short meeting by the one and only "Mr. Senior Moment",Dan Sylvester.  Everyone enjoys his songs.  Thanks, Dan.

 

Door prizes were drawn and I want to give a big Thank you to Mo and Bill Regner for theirhard work in obtaining all the prizes.  A special Thank you to Bill's Mom, Doris Regner, daughter, Robin Regner for filling in for Bill & Mo in their absents, and to Frank Nobilefor helping with the passing out of the prizes.

 

A raffle drawing was held after the door prizes.  A special Thank you goes to Barb Schmidt in her efforts in gathering of raffle prizes, and the handmade C&NW Railroad blanket and pillow she donated.  Thanks to Ron and Dixie Marquardt for the Pasta Basket,Dianne Koppelman - Flag Set, Yvonne Sylvester - BBQ Basket, and Janice Geil - Fall FunBasket.  Thanks to Dewayne Stiefvater for handling the sale of raffle tickets.

 

Next year our Annual Luncheon will again be held at Allioto's Restaurant, Wauwatosa,Wisconsin on Saturday, October 17, 2015.  Hope to see you there.

 

Submitted by:  Curtis Schmidt, President

 

 

 

 

  

Revised:  11/15/2014

 

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