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W E S T V I R G I N IA R A I L R OA D M U S E U M , I N C .GANDY DANCER
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Annual Meeting and Museum Exhibit Opening Scheduled for April 23-24, 2016
You have by now received the March 2016 “Extra” of The Gandy Dancer, which provided members with the initial notification of the 2016 West Virginia Railroad Muse-um Annual Meeting and grand opening of the Museum’s 2016 Exhibit, “Keeping Them Turning: Mid-Century Railroading in West Virginia.” This exciting exhibit would not have been possible without the generosity of the Western Maryland Railway Historical Society in Union Bridge, Maryland, who loaned the Museum a number of artifacts for display.
The agenda for the Annual Meeting, dinner, and train ride can be found on Page 2, and the corresponding registration form is located on the lower half of the back page. Please return your registration form and payment (checks payable to the West Virginia Railroad Museum, Inc.) by April 16, 2016, to the West Virginia Railroad Museum, Inc., P.O. Box 203, Elkins, WV 26241. You may also register by email to [email protected], or calling (304) 637-4810.
The Western Maryland Railway yard in Elkins, WV, 1970’s.Photo from the Western Maryland Railway Facebook page
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AGENDA FOR WEST VIRGINIA RAILROAD MUSEUM2016 MEMBERS MEETING AND EXHIBIT OPENING
Saturday - April 23, 2016
9: 00 a.m. Museum Opens – Registration for Members at Museum. The Western Maryland Exhibit will be open to members and their guests.11:30 a.m. Registration continues at the Railyard Restaurant 12:00 p.m. Lunch Buffet – Railyard Restaurant12:45 p.m. Annual Membership Meeting – Railyard Restaurant 5:00 p.m. Social Hour & Registration – Railyard Restaurant (cash bar) 5:45 p.m. Dinner – Railyard Restaurant 6:50 p.m. Welcome by WVRRM President James “Jim” Schoonover 7:00 p.m. Introduction of and comments by Special Guests 7:30 p.m. Keynote Speaker – Ms. Lucinda Butler, Executive Director of W.Va. State Rail Authority 8:15 p.m. Closing Remarks by President Schoonover
Sunday - April 24, 2016
10:00 a.m. Board train at Elkins Depot for excursion on the West Virginia Central Salamander Train on the former Western Maryland tracks to the High Falls of Cheat. 2:00 p.m. Return to Elkins Depot at conclusion of trip.
OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President – Mr. James Schoonover Vice-President – Ms. Julia Elbon
Secretary – Mr. Edward Griesel Treasurer – Ms. Rachel Hayes
Editor of The Gandy Dancer – Ms. Janis Bland
Lodging is available at the Iron Road Inn, (304) 637-1888, or at the Elkins Inn and Suites, (304) 637-4667. Both offer a discount to West Virginia Railroad Museum members.
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Membership ReportBy Ed Griesel, Membership Chair
The West Virginia Railroad Museum operates totally on dues, income, and donations from its member-ship. The only exception is that, for the past three years, we have received modest grants from the West Virginia Humanities Council for use in creating each year's exhibit. These grants cover a small part of each exhibit.
Enclosed in this issue of The Gandy Dancer are forms showing how you can help make us even better. There is a membership form that can be used to recruit a new member, or you might consider upgrading your own membership to a higher level. Some of the membership benefits include discounts on Company Store items and free admittance to the Museum.
The other form is for Museum Fund donations. Some of our members use it for an annual donation toward projects, while others allow quarterly contributions to be taken. Please consider this as well.
A Note from the President: Uncle Jim Wants YOUBy James Schoonover
My message this quarter is very simple. In order to keep the museum open during the exhibition season and stay within our budget, we need volunteers to man our desk at the gallery door. Volunteers don’t need to be experts in railroad history but they need to have a friendly and engaging personality.
Last year, more than anyone else, Don Williams was the volunteer that kept our museum open. He is a retired fireman, and just like when he was fighting fires he was available at a moment’s notice. If you are interested in becoming one of our docents, please contact us by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at (304) 637-4810.
We will be continuing to develop our list of available volunteers, and it is our hope that many of our Elkins area members will take this opportunity to work with us this season. I look forward to seeing you!
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Gandy Dancer Now Delivered Electronically! The Gandy Dancer is now electronically distributed via email. The newsletter is transmitted in PDF File format and can be downloaded and printed on personal computers and other electronic devices connected to an email server. In order to receive your color copy of The Gandy Dancer electronically, please fill out the form below and return it to: Editor, The Gandy Dancer, P. O. Box 203, Elkins, WV 26241, or email [email protected]. To prevent errors, please print clearly. You may continue to receive The Gandy Dancer via the U.S. Postal Service, however mailed copies will be in black-and-white.
Name:_________________________________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________________________
Telephone number:______________________________________________________________________
Email address (Please Print Clearly):_______________________________________________________
Third Quarter 2015 BenefactorsThank you for your generous donations and
support.
Edmund Fox - Silver Spring, MDJim LaConte - Wayne, NJ
Robert Laine - Manassas, VACarl Lange - Georgetown, KYAlden McBee - Wheeling, WV
Duane Miller - Glasgow, PAJoe Moore - Collegeville, PA
William Roman - Waldorf, MDCharles Sumrell - Derwood, MD
Mark Talbott - Kerens, WVJames Watson - Morgantown, WV
Henry Willard II - Shepherdstown, WV
The Gandy Danceris published quarterlyin January, April, July,
and Octoberby the
West VirginiaRailroad Museum, Inc.
P. O. Box 203Elkins, WV 26214.
The WVRRMis a non-profit organization
Permit No. 203, Elkins, WV 26241Janis D. Bland, Editor
West Virginia Railroad Museum, Inc.PO Box 203Elkins, WV 26241
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2016 ANNUAL MEETING AND EVENT REGISTRATION FORM
Please Complete and return prior to April 16, 2016 to WVRRM, P.O. Box 203, Elkins, WV 26241.Reservations may also be made at [email protected] or by calling the museum at 304-637-4810.
Name(s): ____________________________________________________________________________
Saturday, April 23, 2016:Lunch – (Soup and Sandwich Buffet) $12.00 X ________ = __________
Dinner – (Prime Rib, Baked Potato, Caesar Salad, Beverage & Dessert) $27.00 X ________ = __________ Sunday, April 24, 2016
High Falls Train Ride including Sandwich Buffet $50.00 X ________ = __________(Gratuities are not included in the price of the meals) Total $__________
