One of the important things that MARP does throughout the year is to exhibit at many of the train shows held around the state. We distribute information and talk with people. It is informal and fun! Not only do we create awareness of MARP as an organization, but we help to get passenger train information and issues before the public. To do this, we count on MARP members to volunteer to help staff the table.
We have 5 big train shows coming up in the next month for which volunteers are needed. Please reply marprail@yahoo.com if you can help with any of the shows listed below. Or perhaps you would like to help out at other shows throughout the year — we’d like to know that as well. Just let us hear from you (marprail@yahoo.com). That way we can contact you when there is a show in your area.
- Muskegon Model Train Show 9/18
- Grand Rapids Model Train Show 9/24
- Holland Model Train Show 10/9
- Kalamazoo Model Train Show 10/30
- Lansing Model Train Show 11/20
Here’s another opportunity. The Amtrak 40th Anniversary Exhibit Train will be at the Jackson station on October 8 and 9. If you would like to help out, just follow the instructions below.
Volunteers Still Needed for Amtrak Exhibit Train
The 40th anniversary exhibit train will be at the Jackson station on October 8 and 9, and you can play a role in its success by helping out. If you want the opportunity to be part of Amtrak history, and to meet Amtrak employees and supporters of passenger rail, please sign up. To volunteer, email your name, shift preference (8:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. or 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m.), the day you would like to help out, and your email and phone number to greatamericanstations@amtrak.com. Please write the words Volunteer and your preferred volunteer location in the subject line of the email, e.g. Volunteer-Jackson (JXN).
More information about the Amtrak 40th Anniversary can be found at: www.amtrak40th.com
See you at the show!
Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers