From: National Model Railroad Association [mailto:marketing@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On ;
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Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2020 9:06 AM
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Subject: NMRA Special Announcement: Convention cancelled
All,
I presume everyone got copied on this NMRA eBulletin, but I’m forwarding it out
just in case.
+ This is the time to send photos of your “Before” module pictures to Jim Ewing
for our “Module Up-grade” contest later this year. (And any other club photos
you may have.)
With Social Distancing this is the perfect time to work on your modules.
Those who don’t have modules check with the module owners to pitch in with them
and get some modeling experience.
Happy Railroading,
Ron
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
St. Louis 2020 National Convention and
National Train Show cancelled
As everyone is aware, the coronavirus has had a devastating impact around the
world. It has caused the death of tens of thousands of people and that is not
something to be trivialized.
The NMRA National convention, Gateway 2020, is scheduled to start on July 12,
2020, in St. Louis, Missouri. That being said, the local host group has
determined that they can no longer continue with the preparations and operation
of the convention. Among the reasons for this decision is the fact that one key
member is ill with COVID-19. The host group requests your prayers for him.
Additionally, some members of the local model railroad community have withdrawn
their model railroads from the tours, based on their understandable and valid
concerns about allowing persons in their homes who may have the COVID-19 virus.
Even if the virus is well under control, that does not mean that everyone who
attends the convention would be virus-free.
Robert Amsler, Manager of the Meetings and Trade Show Department has advised
the Officers and the Board of Directors of this decision and the Officers and
Directors fully support cancelling the convention. Neither the Gateway 2020
crew nor the NMRA made this decision in haste or without careful consideration
of all involved. The cancellation is in the best interest of the NMRA members,
their family members, and the NMRA. It is noteworthy that the NMRA has never
cancelled a convention before Gateway 2020 and that includes during World War
II.
For those who have registered for the convention, the refund policy will be
published as soon as possible at Gateway2020.org
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changes to the website to process the refunds.
Again, all involved regret this decision but we trust that you will understand
the necessity and reasoning behind the decision.
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