Because of events, we are two years late celebrating our 50th anniversary. We look forward to gathering to mark the occasion.
All chapter members, guests, and other interested railfans are invited. Door prizes will be awarded from donated items. Please bring any donations with you to the Doubletree hotel. Please join us for an enjoyable afternoon!
Kevin Keefe is he former editor of Trains magazine and a Director for The Center for Railroad Photography & Art.
Newly elected NHRS president, Tony White, will be in attendance to recognize long-term NRHS members and comment on the Chapter's contributions to the study of railroad history.
Cost: $47
Location: DoubleTree Gaithersburg, 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (see Google map) 301-977-8900
Door Prizes: The always popular door prize raffle will be held after the program. Please bring some of your railroad memorabilia to donate to the door prizes.
Directions from the Capital Beltway (I-495):
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Please note that we will assess a $1.50 handling fee for each meal purchased,
in order to defray the PayPal transaction costs.
Instructions:
The deadline was October 7.
Lunch will be served buffet style. Choices will include:
If you have special dietary needs, please indicate on the reservation form or email potomac70@live.com. We will try to make arrangements with the hotel.
Use the PDF reservation form.
Complete the form and mail it along with your check to:
Potomac Chapter, NRHS – Banquet
P.O. Box 235
Kensington, MD 20895-0235
Reservations must be received by October 7. No refunds after that date.
Our Guest Speaker, Kevin Keefe was born in Chicago and graduated from Michigan State University's School of Journalism in 1973. At MSU, he was a key figure in the effort to restore Pere Marquette steam locomotive 1225, and his 2016 book for MSU Press, Twelve Twenty Five: The Life and Times of a Steam Locomotive, won the Library of Michigan's prestigious Notable Books Award.
In recent years he has collaborated on books about photographers Jim Shaughnessy, Wallace W. Abbey, and J. Parker Lamb. He has worked for daily newspapers in Michigan and Wisconsin, and as an Associate Editor and Editor-in-Chief (1992-2000) of Trains Magazine.
Over the years, Kevin has authored many articles for Trains Magazine and other railroad publications. He retired in 2016 as Kalmbach Media's Vice President-Editorial after twenty-nine years with the company. Kevin is currently a Contributing Columnist for Classic Trains Magazine and serves as a Director for The Center for Railroad Photography & Art.
No tickets will be mailed. For further information (703) 255-3258 or email potomac70@live.com
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