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FRIENDS OF THE RAILROAD MUSEUM OF
PENNSYLVANIA
Saturday, September 28, 2019
22nd Annual Members Day
RAILROAD MUSEUM OF PENNSYLVANIA 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, PA 17579
9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Whistle Stop Shop. Museum Store.Take advantage of your 15% off member discount on any regularly priced merchandise. Please present your current membership card to the store associate prior to making your purchase.
9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Registration. Museum Lobby. There will be separate tables for Members Day packets and for the Annual Meeting registration and board election ballots. From 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., reserved Members Day packets will be available at the Museum’s admissions desk.
9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Annual Meeting of the Membership. Museum Auditorium. There will be an election for Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania board of directors and consideration of other business as comes before the membership. If you are unable to attend the meeting but still wish to cast a vote, an absentee ballot request form is available on the back cover of your August 2019 annual report issue of Milepost. Please indicate on the Members Day reservation form if you plan to attend the Annual Meeting.
11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. “The Railroad Photography of Lucius Beebe and Charles Clegg.” Presentation by Mr. Tony Reevy. Museum Auditorium. Please indicate on the Members Day reservation form if you would like complimentary tickets to Tony Reevy’s presentation.
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN. Lunch on your own. We are checking into the availability of food trucks on the Museum property for your convenience. There are also many great options for lunch in the area. Visit www.strasburgpa.com or www.discoverlancaster.com.
Welcome! This special day is planned exclusively by the Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania to honor you, our valued members and volunteers, as well as our friends and guests. It’s a perfect opportunity to take advantage of interesting presentations on railroad subjects, meet new and longtime friends and view the outstanding exhibits at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Please take time to review this full schedule of great activities, then complete the Members Day reservation form and return it to us. We hope you’ll join us!
PARKING Due to an event at the Strasburg Rail Road, and to ensure that you have a parking space in the Museum’s visitor parking lot to enjoy Members Day activities, please show the parking attendant your assigned car tag, then display it so it is visible on your car mirror or on your dashboard. You will receive your numbered tag by mail in advance of Members Day.
THE WILLOWS AT HISTORIC STRASBURG 1500 Historic Drive, Strasburg, PA 17579
Members Day activities are subject to change without notice and are offered on a first come basis to current members.
Friends of the Railroad Museum of PennsylvaniaP. O. Box 125, Strasburg, PA 17579 • (717) 687-8628 • www.rrmuseumpa.org
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, with the active support of the nonprofit Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.
MEMBERS & VOLUNTEERS RECOGNITION BANQUETFRM Member: $45.00 per person.
Non-Member Guest: $50.00 per person. Please indicate on the Members Day reservation form
if you plan to join us for the banquet, and enclose your total remittance.
5:30 p.m. Registration and Cash Bar.
6:00 p.m. Buffet Dinner. Fresh rolls and butter, mixed tossed salad, coleslaw, mixed vegetable medley (broccoli, cauliflower and carrots), buttered corn, roasted fingerling potatoes, macaroni and cheese, herb crusted chicken, broiled salmon, grilled flank steak and desserts including warm apple crisp, assorted cookies and crème brulee. Also, water, coffee, hot tea, unsweetened iced tea and lemonade.Please indicate any special dietary requirements/restrictions on your reservation form.
7:00 p.m. “The Edge of Anarchy: The Railroad Barons, The Gilded Age, and The Greatest Labor Uprising In America.” Presentation by Mr. Jack Kelly.
8:00 p.m. Members & Volunteers Recognition.
We’ll be recognizing our volunteer of the year William Cole, as well as our other wonderful volunteers, new members and members with 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 consecutive years of membership in the Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.
Distinguished service awards also will be conferred, so don’t miss this opportunity to honor Craig Haberle with the Steel Rails Award and Dennis Keperling with the Link & Pin Award.
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Book Signings. Museum Lobby.• Mr. Tony Reevy, author of ““The Railroad Photography of Lucius Beebe and
Charles Clegg.”• Mr. Jack Kelly, author of “The Edge of Anarchy: The Railroad Barons, The Gilded
Age, and The Greatest Labor Uprising In America.”
2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. “The Canadian: The Last of the Great Streamliners.” Presentation by Mr. Ira Silverman. Museum Auditiorium. Please indicate on the Members Day reservation form if you would like complimentary tickets to Ira Silverman’s presentation.
3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Book Signing. Museum Lobby.Mr. Ira Silverman, author of “The Canadian: The Last of the Great Streamliners.”
Authors’ books are available for pre-order through the Whistle Stop Shop museum store. Stop by, call (717) 687-8628, ext 3005 or email [email protected].
Lodging. Many fine lodging establishments are available in the area. Visit www.strasburgpa.com or www.discoverlancaster.com.
William Cole
Craig Haberle Dennis Keperling
MEMBERS DAY 2019 RESERVATIONS
Please return the completed reservation form — with your full remittance — no later than noon on Friday, September 20, 2019
to Members Day Reservations, FRM, P. O. Box 125, Strasburg, PA 17579. Fax (717) 687-0876. Email [email protected].
YES! I/we will attend the Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania at 9:30 a.m. in the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania’s Auditorium on Saturday, September 28, 2019.
Current FRM Member Name (s) _____________________________________________________________
YES! I/we would like complimentary tickets for the presentation “The Railroad Photography of Lucius Beebe and Charles Clegg” by Mr. Tony Reevy at 11:00 a.m. in the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania’s Auditorium on Saturday, September 28, 2019.
Current FRM Member Name (s) _____________________________________________________________
YES! I/we would like complimentary tickets for the presentation “The Canadian: The Last of the Great Streamliners” by Mr. Ira Silverman at 2:00 p.m. in the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania’s Auditorium on Saturday, September 28, 2019.
Current FRM Member Name (s) _____________________________________________________________
YES! I/we would like tickets for the Members Day Banquet at The Willows At Historic Strasburg on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Registration and a cash bar open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner begins at 6:00 p.m.
The guest speaker for the evening is Mr. Jack Kelly, author of “The Edge of Anarchy: The Railroad Barons, The Gilded Age, and The Greatest Labor Uprising In America.” Member, volunteer and special award recognition ceremonies follow the guest speaker .
Banquet buffet dinner menu: Fresh rolls and butter , mixed tossed salad, coleslaw, mixed vegetable medley (broccoli, cauliflower and carrots), buttered corn, roasted fingerling potatoes, macaroni and cheese, herb crusted chicken, broiled salmon, grilled flank steak and desserts including warm apple crisp, assorted cookies and crème brulee. Also, water, coffee, hot tea, unsweetened iced tea and lemonade.
Please indicate any dietary requirements/restrictions ______________________________________________
Current FRM Member Name (s) _____________________________________________________________
Non Member Banquet Guest Name (s) _________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________City, State Zip _______________________________
Phone (_______)___________________Email___________________________________________________
Banquet Tickets: Current FRM Member: $45.00 per person Non Member Guest: $50.00 per person
Total Amount Enclosed $___________Credit Card #_______________________________Exp Date_______
Name As It Appears On Card_________________________________________________Security #*______ *Last three digits on reverse of credit card in the signature area.
Check VISA MasterCard Discover Signature ____________________________________________
Please make checks payable to the Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania (FRM).
All presentation and banquet tickets are offered to current Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania members on a first come, space available basis. After noon on Fr iday, September 20, please contact FRM administrative coordinator Ann C. Davis — (717) 687-8628, ext 3008, [email protected] —
to determine if tickets are still available. Members Day activities are subject to change without notice.
Must-Have Special Offers from the Whistle Stop Shop at the
RAILROAD MUSEUM OF PENNSYLVANIA
BOOKS: Add these seven fascinating volumes to your library on railroading and American history!
• The Edge of Anarchy: The Railroad Barons, The Gilded Age, and The Greatest Labor Uprising In America by Jack Kelly. Book signing September 28.
• The Railroad Photography Of Lucius Beebe And Charles Clegg by Tony Reevy. Book signing September 28.
• The Canadian: The Last of the Great Streamliners by Ira Silverman. Book signing September 28.
• The Backyard Railroader by Jeff Frost. Book signing August 17.
• Targeted Tracks: The Cumberland Valley Railroad in the Civil War, 1861-1865 by Scott Mingus Sr and Cooper Wingert. Book signing September 7.
• American Steam Locomotives: Design and Development, 1880-1960 by William L. Withuhn.
• The Heisler Locomotive, 1891-1941, originally published by Benjamin F. G. Kline Jr.
FIRST DAY OF ISSUE TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD STAMPS: Calling all philatelists and others who would like a U. S. Postal Service souvenir of the 150th anniversary of the transcontinental railroad celebration at Promontory Summit, Utah on May 10, 2019. Choose first day of issue full pane or first day covers (3 envelopes with 1 stamp per envelope, cancelled).
SPECIAL MERCHANDISE: Get ready for 2020 in sartorial splendor.
• Mark your important dates on this handy, easel-style desktop calendar featuring nostalgic views of railroading in and around Pennsylvania. Made in the U. S. A.
• Dress for railroading success right down to your toes when you wear these men’s cotton/nylon blend socks. Choose from the Big Boy locomotive on dark teal, a GG1 on black and a Conrail diesel on navy. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please use the order form on the reverse. Supplies may be limited. Store associates are happy to assist you with information about these and other Whistle Stop Shop items including books, DVDs, clothing, toys, souvenirs, art and more!
Whistle Stop Shop Order Form Circle only one price
BOOKS FRM NonMember Quantity TotalThe Edge of Anarchy $24.65 $28.99 ________ ________
The Railroad Photography of Lucius Beebe and $34.00 $40.00 ________ ________
Charles CleggThe Canadian $42.50 $50.00 ________ ________
The Heisler Locomotive $42.50 $50.00 ________ ________
Targeted Tracks $28.01 $32.95 ________ ________
American Steam Locomotives $34.00 $40.00 ________ ________
The Backyard Railroader $42.46 $49.95 ________ ________
STAMPS & ENVELOPES1st Day of Issue Full Pane $12.75 $15.00 ________ ________
1st Day Covers (3 envelopes, 1 stamp per envelope, $8.46 $9.95 ________ ________
cancelled)SPECIAL MERCHANDISEMen's Dress Socks: Big Boy on dark teal socks $16.96 $19.95 ________ ________
Men's Dress Socks: GG1 on black socks $16.96 $19.95 ________ ________
Men's Dress Socks: Conrail on navy socks $16.96 $19.95 ________ ________
2020 Railroading Easel Desk Calendar $12.03 $14.15 ________ ________
Shipping and Handling $8.00 to $25.00, add $6.95 ________
$25.01 to $50.00, add $8.95 ________
$50.01 to $100.00, add $9.95 ________
$100.01 to $150.00, add $11.95 ________
Over $150.00, call for the cost ________
6% Sales Tax PA Residents $ ________
Order Total $ ________
PLEASE PRINTName __________________________________________________________Address _________________________________________________________City, State Zip ____________________________________________________Phone ( ) _____________ Email ________________________________Please circle one: Check VISA MasterCard DiscoverCredit Card # ________________________ Exp Date ___________CVV# _______Name As It Appears On Card _________________________________________Signature ________________________________________________________
Please make checks payable to the Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania (FRM d/b/a Whistle Stop Shop), P. O. Box 125, Strasburg, PA 17579 (717) 687-8628, ext 3005 • [email protected] Your purchases benefit the nonprofit Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Thank you for your support!
________ Please check here if you would like your order to be shipped to you at your expense.________ Please check here if you would like to pick up your order and indicate the date
of pickup here ________________________________________ Please check here if you would like the author(s) to sign your book(s) and
indicate here how they should be signed ________________________________