NARP
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RAILROAD PASSENGERS


MEETING NOTICE

2004 ANNUAL MEETING OF REGION 10 OF NARP
Non-members and public welcome


WHERE:  Lakeside Casino Resort, 5 miles West of Osceola, Iowa
                         (The Amtrak stop for Des Moines)

When:   Saturday March 13, 2004 at 10:00AM

Cost:           $15.00 to cover meeting expenses

Agenda: 9:30  10:00     - Registration

                 10:00  11:00  State Reports

                 11:00  11:30  Region 10 Business

                 11:30  1:00     - Lunch on your own at the Casino's
                                    extensive buffet restaurant

                 1:00  3:00  Program

                                 Update on the Midwest Regional Rail System
                                 by John Hey, Policy Analyst, Iowa DOT

                                 Update on Amtrak Funding issues

                                 Proposal for Commuter Rail in Eastern Iowa

                                 Private Rail Trip Opportunities available to
                                 the public in the USA and Canada

                 3:00 -          Adjourn -- Casino is available to those 
interested

Note:    There is a full service Hotel at the Casino (877-477-5253)
  Eastbound Amtrak is scheduled to arrive at 8:06 AM.
         Westbound Amtrak is scheduled to depart at 8:47 PM
         The Casino will provide transportation to and from the station.
For additional Information call Dick Welch at 319-626-2359 (home phone)