2004 upcoming committee meetings

Railway Track and Structures, June, 2004

June 28 9-Seismic Design for Railway Structures Colorado Springs, CO

August 16-18 1-Roadway & Ballast Reno, NV

August 23-24 7-Timber Structures Chicago, IL

August 31-Sept. 1 4-Rail Winnipeg, Man., Canada

Fall 2004 2-Track Measuring Systems TBA

Fall 2004 34-Scales TBA

The 2004 Communications & Signals Manual is now available. The 2004 C & S Manual contains over 120 new, revised, reaffirmed and extended Manual parts. The revised parts also feature a new look with an updated font. With so many changes, this is the year to completely update your Manual. Individual sections of the C & S Manual are available starting with the 2004 edition.

Register today! 2004 AREMA Annual Conference & Exposition, September 19-22, 2004, in Nashville, Tenn. Visit www.arema.org to register Online and view the Conference Program.

Start your Summer off right with a tax-deductible donation to the AREMA Educational Foundation. Help secure the future of the railway industry. Your donation goes directly to Scholarships awarded to the best and brightest railway-engineering students.

The 2004 Member-Get-A-Member Campaign is underway. Visit www.arema.org for a referral card and to see the rules and prizes for this year, including your choice of a Palm Pilot, Manual for Railway Engineering or a C & S Manual.

What's new on the AREMA Website in June

Highlights of the AREMA 2004 C & S Technical Conference

A new page on the 2004 Manual for Railway Engineering

Download an application for the 2004 Hay Award

Current committee meetings

New dates on the Industry Calendar

Updated information for 2004 Annual Conference & Exposition in September

New seminars for 2004

Please visit the RAILOpportunities service for the railway engineering industry employment market. The RAILOpportunities section of AREMA's Website (www.arema.org) contains postings from employers searching for top people, as well as containing a section for employees who are looking to test the waters of the job market. For details, please call 301-459-3200, ext. 705, or e-mail sboyle@arema.org.

Letter ballots currently under review can now be found in your Committee's section of the AREMA Website at www.arema.org.

Track Safety Standards FRA 213 CD-ROM, Version 1.8 is currently available. Invest in safety and world-class training for your personnel. Over 650 photos that can be used to customize your own formal training program. Designed to facilitate delivery by anyone who has a basic knowledge of the industry. One program is for Class 1-5 and the other is for Class 1-3. Order yours at www.arema.org.

Roadmasters Proceedings CD-ROM contains conference proceedings from 1930 through 1999. www.arema.org to order.

AREMA Merchandise: Purchase your AREMA Polo or Chambray shirts and AREMA Travel Mugs at www.arema.org. today.

Nominations for the 2004 Dr. W. W. Hay Award for Excellence are now being accepted. This award recognizes outstanding achievement in railway engineering. Entries are due June 30, 2004. For an application, please visit www.arema.org or contact Stacy Wright at 301-459-3200, ext. 706.

2004 Seminars: Sign up for all seminars and workshops online at www.arema.org.

FRA 214: Roadway Worker-In conjunction with AREMA 2004 Annual Conference & Exposition September 18 Nashville, TN

Introduction to Practical Railway Engineering-In conjunction with AREMA 2004 Annual Conference & Exposition September 18-19 Nashville, TN

Longitudinal Force-In conjunction with AREMA 2004 Annual Conference & Exposition

September 19 Nashville, TN

Intermodal Facility Design-In conjunction with AREMA 2004 Annual Conference & Exposition

September 19 Nashville, TN

Track Safety Standards-In conjunction with AREMA 2004 Annual Conference & Exposition

September 23-24 Nashville, TN

Coming soon:

"Ask John"

A new feature in the AREMA News from Committee 10-Structures, Maintenance & Construction.

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