by Ricky Bivins, Chapter President

Hello once again fellow NRHS members and welcome to cool weather. First I would like to say “Thanks” for the many offers of condolence as to the passing of my Mother. She will be missed by many people.

As you recall the October meeting brought about the first round of Officer Nominations. The only change being I will not seek re-election as President. At this point, Tom Johnson has agreed to ”consider” accepting the nomination for President. He will give us an answer at the next meeting.

Other than then the nominations for officers and Wallace Henderson’s report on the Status of National, we had very little business last month. Several people voiced their enjoyment of the train trip in early October as well as the annual picnic. Steve Miller could not get the video equipment to function and plans to show his video this month along with our friend Gary Ostlund. Gary plans to show his slide of Japanese Bullitt trains dated 1969. I am sure this will be a delightful program.

Also discussed were the plans for our Christmas Dinner. A food list has been sent to the newsletter recipients. That list is shaping up to be a feast. Please review the list as contact me if you would like to bring a dish. Tom Johnson has expressed an interest in having the dinner at the Depot as opposed to my house. He will bring this up at the next meeting for further discussion.

Outside of that, very little was left to discuss. So, members, once again the program for November looks to be very interesting so make plans to attend and bring a guest.