Cotton Belt Railroad Symposium 2013

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The 9th Annual Cotton Belt Symposium will be Friday October 3rd and Saturday October 4th in Commerce, Texas. More later when the presenters are announced.

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Dr. Jason Davis has announced our 8th Cotton Belt Symposium.

Announcing the 8th annual Cotton Belt Railroad Symposium
Friday & Saturday, October 4-5, 2013
Sam Rayburn Student Center
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, Texas

Friday, 5:00pm-8:00pm - Show & Tell Mixer and open Acoustic Music Jam Session
Saturday, 8:45am-4:30pm | 8:19am registration - Symposium Programs

This is a free, public event to share, document, preserve, and celebrate the legacy and experiences of the employees and families connected to the St. Louis Southwestern Railway and all Ark-La-Tex-oma railroads.  All former and current railroad employees, family members, and any interested individuals are encouraged to attend. 
 
Join us this year as we write a new chapter in the book of Cotton Belt history.  A highlight of the 2013 symposium will be the Texas A&M Transportation Institute's official ceremony for the induction of Harold J. McKenzie, former Cotton Belt Railroad President (1951-1969), into the Texas Transportation Hall of Honor.  We are excited and honored to host this most historic event!
 
Programs and activities include a presentation on the Cotton Belt's FT "Flat Top" Locomotives by Ed Cooper; a panel discussion featuring members of the railroad family; the Harold McKenzie induction ceremony; a luncheon* sponsored by BNSF Railway and featuring live musical entertainment; a NETEX/Blacklands Railroad update by Blacklands president, Wayne Defebaugh; the premiere screening of Steve Goen's newest video production featuring the Cotton Belt #819; a display of operating railroad motorcars provided by Railroad Partners, Inc., and an open house of the East Texas Model Railroad Club layout.
 
Saturday's Luncheon meal is generously sponsored by BNSF Railway.  Luncheon tickets must be requested by Tuesday, October 1, using our Online Luncheon RSVP form:  http://faculty.tamuc.edu/jdavis1/CBS/luncheon.htm

We extend our sincere appreciation to our current sponsors:  BNSF Railway, Blacklands Railroad, Petra Strassberg & Jacqueline Book, CashAdvance.com, and JetStream Technologies.

Sponsorships are still being accepted through September 20.  See the Sponsorship Opportunities page on the event website or contact me for details.
 
For additional details and to keep up with preparation and plans for the symposium
visit our website:
http://www.CottonBeltRoute.com/
and join us on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/groups/169986873071642
 

Save the dates and make plans to join us in Commerce for the 2013 Cotton Belt Symposium.

See you in Commerce!
-Jason
 Symposium founder & co-host

The names and trademarks of Cotton Belt are registered trademarks of Union Pacific, used under license.  Our thanks to Union Pacific Corporate Relations for authorizing their use for the Symposium.
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Jason Lee Davis, PhD KB5YBP
Associate Professor of Technology Management | 903-468-8682
Department of Engineering & Technology | Texas A&M University-Commerce
[e-mail] | [e-mail] | http://www.JDavis.us/
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The Annual Cotton Belt Railroad Symposium @ TAMU-Commerce | Oct. 4-5, 2013. http://www.CottonBeltRoute.com/  Honoring the Legacy of the St.L.S-W. RY and area railroads. Cotton Belt Symposium on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/169986873071642