December 2014 President’s Report

As this report is being prepared, our 2014 holiday season has begun, Black Friday is upon us (for about the fifth day), it’s turkey sandwich time, and the football games are over for the day. As the Danbury Railway Museum approaches the end of our twentieth anniversary year, a slight reflection is probably appropriate. Many of the founding members continue to volunteer and serve, new member and long serving member volunteers’ participation and participant hours has grown, and projects and project involvement has resulted in Museum growth and expansions. Bottom line: More, better, enhanced, bigger, mission achievement and success! While many entertainment attractions are down on funding, staffing, and support, the DRM has continued to attract new visitors and provide enhanced volunteer service. The Officers and Directors of the Danbury Railway Museum wish to take this opportunity to thank and recognize those volunteers whom have served the Museum throughout this past year. Our apologies if we have missed acknowledging anyone.

Jose’ Alves Bob Andriola Bill Arm

Alan Baker Roberta Ballard John Barton Jr.

Gary Bentley Martha Bishop Tim Bishop

Suze Blackman Bob Boothe Mary Ann Boothe

Bill Brett Chip Brown* Harry Burke

Dan Carleton Justin Chapin Don Collier

Nancy Cuniff Al Emanuel Max Enis

Kathy Fay Dan Foley Dave Fuller

Bob Gambling Dan Gallo Paul Gassner

Franz Gerencir Steve Gould Jack Gustaitis

Greg Grice Marty Grossman Al Gruber

Jack Hawkins Fiona Herrmann Gerry Herrmann

Josh Herrmann Mike Herrmann John Ivansco

Ian Jenner Bob Kessler Geoff Knees

Don Konen Dave Kopycinski Mike LaGue

Dana Laird Joe Laporta Mike Laporta

Jerry Lawlor Harry Leeds Tom Lenhart

Bernice Liba Carl Liba Dave Lowry

Mike Madyda Stan Madyda Steve Mayerson

Joe Mato Tom McCullough Jim McGeorge

Dave McKee Pete McLachlan Jesse Meeker

Glenn Miller Dan Milone J.R. Mitchell

Tom Murry Bill Nicholson Tom O’Grady

John O’Hern Patty Osmer Shirley Peatfield

Andre Perez Louis Pisacano Bob Pitcher

Bob Powell Jeremy Rice Dave Rist

Dave Roberts Terrie Roese Wade Roese

Luis Roman Dana Rosenbergen Chuck Sager

Mike Salata Rob Sailer Marty Scatola

Adam Schwartz Jeff Scott Richard Shaboo

Elyse Shapiro John Silbert Dave Simington

Art Slothower Lovett Smith Nancy Sniffen

Danielle Spino David Stavans Judith Stavans

Terrie Stramiello Frank Sulliva Carolyn Taylor

Jim Teer Sue Teer Jeff VanWagenen

Bill Waggoner Bill Wagne Joe Ward

Vic Westman Matt Wuensch Roger Whitcomb

Tony White Carol Wilson Kristina Maceira

Sam Steinbrook Anna Jade Julia Maya

*Sadly, has left us.

A special thank you to the spouses and families of all the volunteers noted above that have sacrificed to allow the time graciously contributed to the Danbury Railway Museum.

On behalf of the Danbury Railway Museum, Wade W. Roese