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RAILS: What Do I Need to Know?
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All hours worked on chapter activities are recorded by volunteers, and logged in the chapter’s official hours tracking system
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Volunteers are recognized at the annual banquet with a certificate that documents all hours worked as ‘miles’ travelled in service of the Chapter
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Members will receive awards of DCNRHS Company Store logo/railroad themed merchandise, and be eligible to participate in exclusive reward events, based on ‘miles travelled’ (i.e. hours worked)
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RAILS incorporates existing membership recognition such as NRHS service pins and annual awards
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The RAILS program will be administered according to documented policies as approved by the President and Board of Directors
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Volunteer forms and information, including blank timesheets, are available here.
RAILS: TYPES OF RECOGNITION
AWARD |
DESCRIPTION |
Bent Spike |
Lifetime achievement award for members who have "Bent over Backwards" to serve DCNRHS in an exceptional way. |
Dover Harbor |
Annual award to individuals who contributed most significantly to our Dover Harbor. Named for Legendary Mechanical Officer Bernard H. Gallagher who started the Dover Harbor Program in 1979. |
Member of the Year |
Annual award to the member who contributes most to DCNRHS. Named after long-time DCNRHS President Dr. Henry V. A. Bielstein, MD. |
Service Pin |
Issued at 25, 50, 60 and 75 years service by NRHS |
Certificate |
Certificate issued for hours worked, as recorded by volunteers and tracked in DCNRHS records |
Spot |
Ad hoc, on the spot recognition of exceptional one-time/specific service. |
DCNRHS Company Store Awards |
Chapter logo and/or railroad themed items such as water bottles, ball caps, gear bags or sportswear |
Members-Only Trips and Events
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Special members-only events and trips |