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2008 Convention Information


The Milwaukee Road Historical Association Annual Convention
Terre Haute, Indiana
Thursday, June 26 - Sunday, June 29, 2008


CONVENTION POLICIES AND MISCELLANY

MRHA Convention Attendance Policy: Only current members of the Milwaukee Road Historical Association, their family and guests, former Milwaukee Road employees and those participating directly in the convention are permitted to attend.

Display tables: Any member or dealer is permitted one complimentary sales and/or display table. Anyone requiring more than this amount will be asked to donate $10 per additional table to the MRHA Emil Skok Restoration Fund. The number of tables is limited so reservations should be made as early as possible.

While MRHA is proud to present a diversified and interesting conference to its members, as detailed above, forces beyond its control may cause cancellation or change in the activities or the program. Such cancellations and alterations may be made without notice and do not constitute breach of contract on the part of MRHA.

REFUND POLICY

MRHA will refund any canceled convention package moneys (minus 10% service charge) if notified in writing (postmarked) or e-mail the MRHA Office by June 1, 2008. No refunds will be issued after June 1, 2008 except in cases of emergency (serious illness, death in family, etc.)

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

The convention rates DO NOT include the cost of the hotel room. YOU must make your own reservations. You may make reservations by contacting the Holiday Inn of Terre Haute (812-232-6081). Please tell them you are with the Milwaukee Road Historical Association Convention to get the convention rate of $94.00.


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Thursday June 26, 2008  

Thursday's Events
12:00-6:00 Registration-Holiday Inn Lobby
12:00-6:00 Vendors-Displays in the Gallery Room
12:00-6:00 Company Store Open in the Cherry Room
12:00-6:00 Model Contest in the Walnut Room
3:30-4:00 Video or Slide Presentation-Chestnut Ballroom
7:30-9:00 Presentations - Mens-Chestnut Ballroom
Womens-Chestnut East Ballroom
9:00 - Open projectors


Friday June 27, 2008  

Friday's Events
7:30-8:30 Breakfast-Chestnut Ballroom
8:30-2:00 Bus tour-Wabash Valley RR Museum and other
9:00-1:00 Womens tour of Historic Terre Haute sites
1:00-5:00 Social Time-Company Store-Vendors-Display-Open
5:30-6:30 Terre Haute Dinner-Chesnut Ballroom
6:30-7:30 Annual Business Meeting
7:30-9:30 Presenters-Mens-Chestnut Ballroom
Women's-Chestnut East Ballroom
9:30- Open Projectors


Saturday June 28, 2008  

Saturday's Events
6:30-7:30 Breakfast-Chestnut Ballroom
7:30 Leave Hotel for Train Trip
8:00-10:00 Train Trip to Bedford
10:00-11:00 Arrive at Bedford - View Depot(s) and area
11:00-1:00 Return to Terre Haute
1:00-1:30 Arrive at Terre Haute-Return to hotel
1:30-2:30 Social Time-Company Store-Displays-Vendors
2:30-5:00 Great Terre Haute Auction-Chestnut Ballroom
5:00-7:00 Dress for Dinner - Business Casual
7:00-8:30 Banquet-Awards-Program - Chestnut Ballroom
8:30- "Caboose Talk"


Sunday June 29, 2008  

Sunday's Events
7:30-9:30 Terre Haute Farewell Breakfast
Layout Tours on You Way Home
Convention Ends



Register Online - For Members Only
Convention Registration

Full Fare - Early Registration
 

$195.00

2008 Complete Convention Package before May 1, 2008

Full Fare - Late
 

$205.00

After May 1, 2008 but before June 1, 2008.

Banquet Fare Only
 

$35.00

Banquet and Speaker only on Saturday night.

Full Fare at the Door
 

$225.00

After June 1, 2008 or at the door


Subject to Availability
Total Items Found: 4


Not a Member?
Dues

Emil Skok Restoration Fund - Friend
 

$10.00

The Emil Skok Restoration Fund provides grants to help preserve Milwaukee Road equipment and structures. If you would like to donate more than shown, just add additional quantities to your cart. Your donation is appreciated.

Emil Skok Restoration Fund - Sponsor
 

$25.00

The Emil Skok Restoration Fund provides grants to help preserve Milwaukee Road equipment and structures. If you would like to donate more than shown, just add more to the quantity. Your donation is appreciated.

MRHA Dues - Regular
 

$25.00

The members of MRHA comprise an exciting and diverse group, working to preserve the history of this famous railroad. We'd welcome you as a new member! Regular membership includes our quarterly magazine "The Milwaukee Railroader"

MRHA Regular Dues - Foreign
 

$41.00

Regular dues for our over seas members payable in US funds

MRHA Dues - Sustaining

$50.00

The members of MRHA comprise an exciting and diverse group, working to preserve the history of this famous railroad. Sustaining membership dues help to further the mission and goals of MRHA. In addition to the magazine, you will receive our Sustaining Member pin.

MRHA Sustaining Dues - Foreign

$66.00

Sustaining member dues for our over seas members payable in US funds


Subject to Availability
Total Items Found: 6

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