by David Yadock

Nominations for candidates for the positions of Board of Director and Superintendent is now closed. Two candidates have stepped forward for the positions. They are Russ Segner, our current Superintendent will be running for a third term and Ed Ives who is running for the open Board of Director position. Ballots for the election process will be sent out shortly.

Thank you.

For Superintendent:

I am Russ Segner, your current 4th Division Superintendent. I have decided to run for election for one more term of two years. If elected, I will focus on recruitment of additional leadership as well as expansion of the existing modular club layouts and area clinics.
The 4th Division is one of the larger Divisions in the entire NMRA and it faces many challenges to grow and better serve our members. I am asking you to support me in this election and offer your help in sharing your expertise and modeling skills with others as well as the public.
Model railroading is fun. Let’s keep it that way.

Russ

For Board of Directors:

I’ve been a NMRA member on, off and on again since 1968. Apart from trying various gauges, prototypes etc., I have learnt that as hobbyists most of us are loathe to volunteer for anything and that in the past included me. I have come to realize this organization can only succeed on willing volunteers, so in the autumn of my years I throw my hat in the ring. I have the time and I still have the energy to serve.
Do I know what it’s like to be a volunteer? Absolutely. In the past I was a Cub Scout leader for two years; a Boy Scout leader for seven years and dare I say I am a leader or focal point of the Hi-Railers modular group for some twenty years and have in that time participated in most Board of Directors meetings on behalf of the Hi-Railers. I have the dedication.
As an organization we need to retain our existing members and capture new members or we fail. Constant contact and inviting programs for those, we will succeed, but it will only happen with sufficient and engaged volunteers.
Whether you vote for me or not, PLEASE vote!

Ed Ives