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VETERANS’ ASSOCIATION

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CHICAGO & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY

Madison Chapter Luncheon

August 22, 2010

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Submitted by Don Mundth

The Annual Luncheon Meeting of the Madison Chapter of the Veterans Association of Chicago and North Western Railway was held on Sunday, August 22, 2010 at Rex’s Innkeeper in Waunakee, WI

Fifty members and guests attended the luncheon. This was a record low turnout for the function.

Vice President Augie Troia took on his usual job of selling raffle tickets.

Each person attending the luncheon was provided with a wash cloth, embroidered with a steam locomotive, donated by June Klann daughter of long time Madison Chapter members Fred and Elsie Stover.

The meeting was called to order at 11:55 A.M. by President Mundth. Members and guests were welcomed to the Annual Luncheon. An announcement was made the Madison Chapter had not had any member deaths over the past year. A moment of silence was observed for members who have passed on.

President Mundth gave thanks for the opportunity to get together and said a blessing.

A delicious meal was served at Noon by the staff of Rex’s Innkeeper.

After the meal, President Mundth gave a financial report of the Chapter. The Chapter Finances are in good order.

General Secretary Treasurer Dewayne Stiefvater gave a report on the financial condition of the annual report and member directory. With printing costs continuing to escalate, it is becoming more difficult to continue the publication. He has received various donations from the membership to continue the printing of the booklet. He would not like to see another dues hike to keep the booklet in publication. Dewayne also shared a couple of jokes for the group.

Once again Dan and Yvonne Sylvester provided superb entertainment for the group. Thanks Dan and Yvonne for the great job.

Numerous additional door prizes were handed out. Mickey Ward assisted in delivering the door prizes.

Last, but not least, the annual raffle was drawn. Several raffle prizes were given out.

A special thanks goes out to Duane Van Haren for providing several door prizes of his handmade woodworking items and for his donation of several items for the raffle including the replica steam Locomotive he designed and built. Duane’s creations are always the highlight of our raffle

President Mundth announced the monthly breakfast meeting of the Madison Chapter is being held at the Monona Garden Restaurant located at 6501 Bridge Road, Madison, WI. This is at the corner of Bridge road and Broadway in Monona. The meeting is held this first Tuesday of every month at 8:45 A.M.

The 2011 Annual Luncheon will be held at Rex’s Innkeeper in Waunakee, WI on Sunday, August 21, 2011.

Respectfully submitted,

Donald G. Mundth, President

Here’s the Waunakee Depot as it looks today after a fine job of restoration.

Behind the hedge at the left side of the first picture is a brick-paved area where many

North Western men are remembered. Some of them are:

Tony Hansen, Section Foreman

Ellis Hollman, Conductor – 1945-1976

Leo F. Karasek, Engineer – 1946-1982

Robert L. King, Last Agent at Baraboo

William L. McIlwee, Conductor – 1913-1944

William H. McIlwee, Conductor – 1943–1960

George Richards

William F. Richards

Manvel Shanks, Boilermaker – 1927-1958

R. Sullivan, Sr., Conductor – 1929-1967

R. Sullivan, Jr., Engineer – 1946-1984

Ted Thompson, Crossing Gateman – 1920-1951

D. Van Haren, Switchman – 1950-1991

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Posted: 08/30/10