A Union Pacific Employee Clubs Newsletter FIRST QUARTER 2015

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hen Chicago’s Club 50 members heard about a fellow railroader in need, they jumped to help. Katie, the daughter of Roy Thompson, Fort Worth, Texas, Locomotive Shop electrician, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Information was shared describing that she will need a bone marrow transplant. “Everyone on the railroad is like family,” said Club 50 President Marc McCoy. “It could happen to any of us, and that is why we help. We let them know they are not alone.” To r a i s e m o n e y a n d h e l p t h e Thompson family, Club 50 members organized a March 13 barbecue at the M19A Car Shop. Hot dogs, chips and soup were served from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Last year, Club 50 also helped Machinist Daniel Hanks, a war veteran. The club donated baby clothes to his twin children.

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Chicago, Illinois

Machinist Brian Rocha, left, and Eletrician Joseph Wilkerson share conversation at the fundraiser.

“Everyone on the railroad is like family. It could happen to any of us, and that is why we help. We let them know they are not alone.” — Club 50 President Marc McCoy From left, Machinist Welder Ted Krolikowski and Laborer Richard Lombardo

From left, Club 50 members Sharon Williams, Dianna Davies and Valeria Williams

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From Executive Committee Chairman Larry Goodridge We thank the clubs for all of the hard work their members completed and welcome them to a new year. As we look forward to the months ahead, we are seeing the clubs doing what they do best — and it is impressive. Union Pacific Employee Clubs provide opportunities to share with one another and care about our communities. With all of your dedication, we are making a big difference in our communities and a lasting impression through the charities we help serve. We want to be sure all of your dedication is documented. If you have not already done so, begin recording your hours of involvement and monetary donations to the charity, community service project or Operation Lifesaver presentations made in the past 12 months. If you need assistance, please contact your Adopt-A-Club officer. We want to see your involvement pay off at the 91st annual UPEC convention in Kansas City Aug. 4-7. Preparations for the convention are a must. Please visit your

Members Donate to Provide Meals Club 4 members in Kansas City, Kansas/Missouri, look forward to their Club spring food drive. During March and April meetings, club members conducted fundraising Kansas City, Kansas/Missouri and food drives for St. Mark’s United Methodist Church’s food pantry. Donations also are being accepted through the mail. “We sent out a spring drive food flier to about 140 households,” said Club President Joan States. “We receive a lot of donations to the pantry in this manner.” Cash donations to the food pantry are best as it allows food to be purchased by the pantry at 13 cents per pound. St. Mark’s also accepts regular donations of toilet tissue, toothpaste, bar soap and other personal hygiene products, as well as good, clean clothing for men, women and children. Members are reminded to bring any used eyeglasses, lenses or frames to be given to the Liberty Lions Club for forwarding to third-world countries. Members are looking forward to an event-filled year. The combined Kansas Division Reunion/Club 4 meeting will be Sept. 19 in the Beach Shelter House at Wyandotte County Lake. This luncheon will take the place of the regular September luncheon meeting. Members are reminded to turn in documentation for volunteer work no later than May 10 to be ready for the national convention.

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local service unit superintendent to request auction donations, and don’t forget to bring your club flag. You should have received your convention form packet by now. Remember that the transportation form must be postmarked by May 5, 2015, and all other forms must Larry Goodridge, UPEC Executive be postmarked by June 5, 2015. Committee chairman Many thanks for choosing to be a member of the Union Pacific Employee Clubs. Through your efforts with fellow members, you help to preserve the core values we hold most important. We look forward to seeing all of you at this year’s convention. Sincerely, Larry Goodridge, UPEC Executive Committee Chairman

Mini-train a Community Joy

Members of Club 84, Herington, Kansas, make it a point each year to take care of the Club mini-train for children’s activities. “Much of what we do goes to the train Herington, Kansas itself,” said Club President Rusty Beames. “There are very few of these trains left anymore. The city owns the train and we take our time maintaining and running it.” The mini-train is used at the Herington fairgrounds to entertain families and the community. In addition to the mini-train events, the club is discussing a large event for the community on Memorial Day. Although the event’s plans are not finalized, club members are eager to participate. The event’s proceeds will fund the maintenance of the mini-train and the club. Operation Lifesaver also has been a significant activity for the club. Members often reach out and give presentations to school districts, local law enforcement and government officials.

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Donations Key to Families

Members of Club 22, Seattle, wrapped up Club 2014 by donating to three charities. The UPEC Friend to Friend Network, Northwest Harvest and the Salvation Army Seattle, Washington each received $100. “We donate to help people as much as we can,” said Club President Al Wilson. The club, which currently has 100 members, donates to each charity once a year.

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Spreading Joy Through Volunteerism, Scholarships Members of Club 1, Cheyenne, Wyoming, have organized a monthly dinner to raise Club funds for scholarships in the local school districts. “Every year we give away a $300 scholarCheyenne, Wyoming ship,” said Club 1 Secretary/Treasurer Pat Reed. The monthly dinner occurs at the Elk Lodge and enables members to visit with friends, family and fellow employees. Between 40 and 75 people attend, the majority either active or retired railroad employees. During dinner, members participate in a drawing with the remaining food being donated to the COMEA House homeless shelter. The shelter provides the community with emergency services. Those in need are offered hot meals in the evening and breakfast in the morning. Other services offered include clothing and medical attention at Cheyenne Healthcare for the Homeless, located next door. The shelter also provides a pay-to-stay program where those in need can reside at the shelter for 90 days at $150 per month. A women’s shelter is being developed by COMEA and should open soon. Club 1 members also usually donate between 50 and 60 hot meals to the shelter and canned food to St. Joseph’s Food Pantry. They have been donating to the shelter since the mid-1990s.

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Serving Others Members of Club 54, North Little Rock, Arkansas, organized a pizza party Club in nearby Conway in January. It is a favorite event of the club. North Little Rock, Arkansas The party was followed by two events at Jenks Locomotive Shop, according to Club President Jim Haguewood. Through the sale of chili dogs, chips and soda, funds were raised to pay for new Club 54 member enrollments. Club 54 also participated in an Easter egg hunt in Conway’s Toad Suck Park.

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Club 8 Promotes Patriotism

Members of Club 8, North Platte, Nebraska, presented $355 in donations to Patriot Packages of Hershey, Nebraska, in March. Accepting the donation was Patriot Packages Coordinator Barbara Baldridge, who said the money will go toward shipping costs for care packages sent to U.S. military personnel stationed overseas. The presentation was made at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Club in North Platte. Patriot Packages was founded in 2006 as a way to support troops. Packages include various items to provide personal care and comfort to American servicemen and servicewomen. A majority of the care packages are sent to soldiers in Afghanistan, but also are shipped to Germany and Japan. “It’s really personal for us,” Baldridge said. “These are people near and dear to our hearts. It is a wonderful experience to

continue to do this.” Club Patriot Packages also supports Soldiers’ Angels of Landstuhl, North Platte, Nebraska Germany. During the presentation, Nathan Fleecs, a junior at nearby Sutherland High School, presented his essay about veterans. The essay took fourth place nationally at the VFW’s Voice of Democracy competition in Washington, District of Columbia. Club 8 members looked forward to their April meeting, when they were to greet members of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and make a donation. CASA is a network of 951 communitybased programs designed to recruit, train and support citizen-volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in courtrooms and communities.

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From left, Patriot Packages Coordinator Barbara Baldridge and Sutherland High School Junior Nathan Fleecs, whose essay finished fourth nationally at the VFW’s Voice of Democracy competition in Washington, D.C.

Club 8 presents donations to Patriot Packages of Hershey, Neb., in March. From left are Club 8 President Mick Jesse; Nathan Fleecs, a junior at Sutherland High School; Patriot Packages Coordinator Barbara Baldridge; and Club 8 Secretary/Treasurer Pat Sparks.

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Club 71 members gather for their annual brat fry.

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Club 71 Brings Clothing, Gifts

Members of Milwaukee’s Club 71 are continuing their clothing drive tradition in 2015. In March, the club gathered coats, pants, sweaters and other items. A typical drive results in about 10 boxes, which are then donated to the Salvation Army, according to Club 71 President John Gavin. As of early 2015, the club’s roster totaled 32 members, some from Michigan and Illinois.

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Club 83 Helps Reno Children’s Cabinet Club 83, Sparks, Nevada, memClub bers came together for the annual Santa Train to close out 2014. Donations of baked goods and hot Sparks, Nevada cocoa greeted parents and children as they visited Santa, who arrived on a beautifully decorated Union Pacific engine. The engine was operated by retired Locomotive Engineer James Watkins III. With the assistance from Director-Terminal Operations Ben Ritter, club members raised $409.50. The money was donated to the Children’s Cabinet in Reno, Nevada. Founded in 1985, the Children’s Cabinet provides essential services to those in need. The organization provides more than 30 programs to youth up to age 21, including food and shelter, crisis intervention, case management, academic support, tutoring, job training, transitional living, parenting classes, child care subsidies, and resources and family counseling. The community relies on these services to provide at-risk children with generous care. More than 75 children participated. The club wishes to thank all those who donated, including Ritter.

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Club 24 donates to gift baskets to students in the Garrison School District. From left are Larry McKillip, Club 24 President Ted Bren and Secretary/Treasurer Lavonne Bren.

Wrapping Up Smiles Members of Club 24, Walla Walla, Washington, wrapped up 2014 by delivering Christmas baskets and meals to Garrison School District students. The baskets were then delivered to students’ grandparents. “We have done this for many years,” said Club 24 President Ted Bren. “The kids at the school help us. We had three big boxes of food collected for them.” Club 24 members also participated in Meals on Wheels at the Christian Aid Center and donated to St. Vincent de Paul.

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Helping Families, Enriching Lives

Members of Club 70, St. James, Minnesota, have donated much to the St. James Food Shelf. Club Each month, club members donate to the pantry to help those who need the assistance. The St. St. James, Minnesota James Food Shelf is a nonprofit organization with a mission to fight hunger. Club 70 also donated to UPEC Friend to Friend Network and the Salvation Army at the end of the year, according to Cleo Erickson, president. In 2014, the club also donated to the American Cancer Society and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which specializes in research and treatment for children with cancer and other illnesses. Donations to such organizations have helped to vastly improve care and treatment for many people. According to the American Cancer Society, there are 14.5 million cancer survivors in the United States. By 2024, the number of survivors is estimated to be 19 million. The club planned an April potluck dinner in Mankato, Minnesota.

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91st Annual UPEC Convention Set for August Update your calendar to include the 91st annual UPEC convention, Aug. 4-7, at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel and Convention Center in suburban Kansas City. With more than 200 fountains, Kansas City, Missouri, claims the second most in the world, behind Rome. The City of Fountains also has more boulevards than any other city and has been called “Paris of the Plains.” Kansas City offers a variety of attractions, including arts and culture, entertainment, shopping, casinos, sports and recreation. The cost of three nights and seven meals is $667 for a single, $972 for a double, $1,308 for a triple and $1,644 for a quadruple. To stay extra days, add $107 per day. The cost will include meals. For registration forms, contact your club president. Theme Night for 2015 will be “The Wizard of Oz.”

Charity Benefits Salt Club 65 Supports Lake City Residents Donations to charities from Club 12, Salt Lake City, have been a big help to the Salt Club Lake Rescue Mission and UPEC Friend to Friend Network. “Our drawings at our luncheons go toSalt Lake City, Utah ward this charity,” said Club 12 President Bev Thrall. “Some of our members also donate toothbrushes, toothpaste and other items.” The mission provides Salt Lake City residents in need with access to clothing and food. Recovery services and food boxes for low-income families also are offered. The mission recently built apartments for families to get back on their feet. Many of the families staying in the apartments have small children. Club 12 members have been donating sums of $100 to the mission and $75 to the UPEC Friend to Friend Network.

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“Some of our members also donate toothbrushes, toothpaste and other items.” — Club 12 President Bev Thrall

Operation Lifesaver

Members of Club 65, Alexandria, Club Louisiana, have distributed Operation Lifesaver information at area events, including the recent Louisiana Nursery Alexandria, Louisiana Festival. The event showcased various plants and shrubbery, and provided a chance for Operation Lifesaver volunteers to interact with the public, answer questions and hand out pamphlets. Members volunteered between six and eight hours per day, according to James Drayton, Club 65 president. In January, Club 65 members distributed information at the Hamilton Expo Center in West Monroe, Louisiana. The indoor event highlighted agricultural equipment and was heavily attended. Club members chatted with attendees about Operation Lifesaver and how to stay safe while near railroad tracks. Club members also attended a children’s health fair at nearby Northwestern State University. Alexandria-area students learned about railroad safety during the event.

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Club 53 Golf on the Way Union Pacific Employee Club 53’s annual Charity Golf Tournament will be April 25 at Oakhurst Country Club in Kingwood, Texas. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the UPEC Friend to Friend Network and two other charities to be determined. Registration will be at 7 a.m., with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Tri-Point Construction graciously offered to provide breakfast for golfers. The registration fee, which includes lunch, is $320 per team or $80 for individual players. This year, Club 53 has added three levels of hole sponsorships: • Bronze — $500 • Silver — $750 • Gold — $1,000 Mulligans are two for $10. Raffle tickets will cost $5 each, or five for $20. Hole sponsors will be recognized by level at their location. In addition, sponsors will be listed on the tournament’s website, which will soon be online. If you would like to sponsor a hole or donate items for the tournament’s prize drawing, contact Rhonda Caraway at 281-350-7400 or via email. If you sponsor, please send your logo to Caraway at [email protected]. Club Registration information can be found by visiting http://upclub53.com. Houston, Texas

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Golfing for the Greater Good

Come enjoy a round of golf in the 10th annual UPEC Friend to Friend Golf Tournament, which will be Friday, May 15, at Dodge Riverside Golf Course, 2 Harrah’s Blvd., Council Bluffs, Iowa. Tee time is 8 a.m. Participation includes several sponsorship options: Team Sponsor, Hole Sponsor or Prize Donation Sponsor. If you would like to sponsor more than one, the club welcomes all support. Information regarding sponsorship is included. All donations to UPEC Friend to Friend Network are distributed as support. In 2014, financial assistance was given more than 1,280 times. Please submit sponsorship form and payment to: UPEC Friend to Friend Network C/O Richard Baldwin 303 Pickwicket Conway, AR 72034 For any questions or information contact Baldwin, treasurer, at 501-327-1376.

Club 78 Benefits Community While Club 78, Fort Dodge/Eagle Grove, Iowa, members experienced a long, cold winter, it didn’t stop them from busily working on several fundraisers during October through December. In October, they conducted a foot-long hot dog sale. They worked with management of a local grocer and had a successful event with brisk sales. Club 78 President Gloria Spiegel said the Eagle Grove Community appreciates Club 78’s work. Many donated extra money to help. Proceeds went to the Share Christmas Program, which provides boxes of food to the elderly.

In December, the club sold more than 700 tickets for a drawing to win Union Pacific items, including a lady’s watch, men’s jacket, shirts, caps and more. The club also donated $400 to Share Christmas and $300 to the UPEC Friend to Friend Network following the fundraisers. At the March meeting, members voted to send $200 to the Domestic/Sexual Outreach Center (D/SOAC). Founded in 1994, the organization offers safety, support and hope to adult and child victims of assault or loved ones of homicide victims. It offers a 24-hour crisis line, shelter, counseling, child advocates and more.

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Members currentFt. Dodge/Eagle Grove, Iowa ly are working to award two scholarships to high school seniors. One scholarship will be given in Eagle Grove, the other in Fort Dodge. Scholarship criteria include character, grade point average, financial need, plans for the future, school and community involvement, and sometimes a connection to UP through family. The student must complete the first semester of college. When proof of enrollment in the second semester is provided, a check for $250 is sent directly to the college.

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Robin Arnold entertains attendees.

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Ogden, Utah

Chili cook-off attendees Tom Caroles, left, and Rhonda Furlong

Club 6 Donates to Ogden Rescue Mission

In January, members of Club 6, Ogden, Utah, collected and donated more than $1,000 for charities and the UPEC Friend to Friend Network. The club also donated to the Ogden Rescue Mission, a homeless shelter helping families in need. The organization provides meals, nondenominational chapel services and a residential rehabilitation program focused on helping those with addictive behaviors. The mission also provides medical and dental care for shelter and local residents from volunteer health care professionals. Club 6 members also attended their annual luncheon at Union Station in January. “We had about 45 members in attendance,” said Club 6 President Marsha Stephens.

All Aboard for Education

Members of Club 39, Stockton, California, are continuing their Operation Lifesaver presentations at the Lodi Grape Festival Grounds and school districts. “We educate the students about agriculture and safety around trains,” said Earl Roider, Club 39 president. Club members also collect food items for donation to the Stockton Emergency Food Shelter. The shelter packages the food and gives the items to those in need.   The club also gives once a year to the Ronald McDonald House in Sacramento and Club collects box tops and soup labels for children’s education.   The club has been donating to these causes Stockton, California for 10 years.

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Chili cook-off second-place winner Skip Stalker, left, with Jeff Roberts

The club aims to recruit members from the outlying areas of Ogden, and plans to keep records of their activities for posterity. Secretary Sandy Tuck has become the club’s historian. She will maintain minutes from meetings along with photographs, obituaries and other information from club members. Members also enjoyed a Feb. 18 chili cook-off at Union Station, with 57 participants. The event’s judges were from Union Station, and prizes included aprons for all who cooked soup or chili. Winners included Wayne Stauffer, first place; Skip Stalker, second place; Chris Burnett, third place; and Dale Duck, fourth place. Prizes included a Dutch oven, hamburger press, an automatic food grater and a cutting board. Robin Arnold provided live entertainment.

Club 30 Retirement Dinner Set for April Club 30, The Dalles, Oregon, is planning an April 26 retirement dinner to continue a Club 25-year tradition. “We try to get people who live within 100 The Dalles, Oregon miles of the city to attend,” said Club 30 President Garry Houser. “We hire an outfit to cater and serve dinner.” Each year, the dinner includes a guest speaker. Last year, club members also showed their generosity by donating to the Boy Scouts of America and the UPEC Friend to Friend Network. Club 30 also remains active in the community. Last fall, members raked leaves at a local senior living center.

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Welcome to the Union Pacific Employee Clubs Newsletter, highlighting employee club members and club activities. This newsletter will be published quarterly. Please contact Nathanael, newsletter editor, and let her know about local and national club activities, community involvement, charitable giving and anything else you would like to see in your newsletter. This newsletter is for you and you should be highlighted! Whatever pictures you can send via email or postal mail would be greatly appreciated. News Link, 2201 Winthrop Rd., Lincoln, NE 68502-4158, 402-4756397, fax 402-475-6398, or email [email protected]. By submitting photos, you state that you are the sole author of the photograph and control all rights for its use. Any employee who submits a photo retains all rights to the photo. By submission, you give Corporate Relations a perpetual license to use your photo and to sub-license the same for use by third parties. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this edition of the AtTRACKtions newsletter including but not limited to, Rhonda Caraway, Ruth Dolan, Charlotte Featherling, Mick Jesse, Marsha Stephens and Richard Zietlow.

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UNION PACIFIC EMPLOYEE CLUBS Presidents Roster CLUB LOCATION No. Location 1 Cheyenne, WY 2 Denver, CO 3 Omaha, NE 4 Kansas City, KS/MO 6 Ogden, UT 8 North Platte, NE 9 Portland, OR 10 Spokane, WA 11 Los Angeles, CA 12 Salt Lake City, UT 15 Pocatello, ID 17 LaGrande, OR 18 Green River, WY 19 Hermiston, OR 20 Evanston, WY 22 Seattle, WA 24 Walla Walla, WA 28 Marysville, KS 30 The Dalles, OR 32 Salina, KS 38 Portola, CA 39 Stockton, CA 50 Chicago, IL 51 Ft. Worth, TX 53 Houston, TX 54 North Little Rock, AR 57 Addis, LA 65 Alexandria, LA 66 San Antonio, TX 67 Livonia, LA 70 St. James, MN 71 Milwaukee, WI 72 Mason City, IA 75 Altoona, WI 76 Boone, IA 77 Adams, WI 78 Ft. Dodge/Eagle Grove, IA 83 Sparks, NV 84 Herington, KS 85 Avondale, LA 86 Roseville, CA

PRESIDENT Club President Dave Whisenhunt Larry Lombard Joan Hess Joan States Marsha Stephens Mick Jesse Ruth Dolan Marguerite Haverfield Ernie Flament Bev Thrall Gene Packer Joshua Rock Dorothy Walker Deanna Badgley Joe Dean Al Wilson Ted Bren Marilee Adams Garry Houser Jim Kirk Kenneth Willis Earl Roider Marc McCoy Raymond Switlik Aaron Tinnell Jim Haguewood Margaret Wick James Drayton Randol Royce Sherman Matthews Cleo Erickson John Gavin Kurt Christensen John Elstran Janet Schultz Chris Reich Gloria Spiegel Steve Hancock Rusty Beames Robert Roe Raj Randhawa

A Good Year Through Charity, Cleanup Members of Club 51, Fort Worth, Texas, held a canned food drive in November. Their generous donations to several food banks were welcomed across the network. Together, the donations totaled 3,724 cans for local organizations. Members also participated in a Christmas breakfast in December. Several members discussed possible participation in the April 10 Relay for Life. December also gave club members the opportunity to participate in their annual Christmas caroling at FWISD Transition Center and Jo Kelly School, which educates youth with special needs. Members distributed gifts of Beanie Babies and bags of fruit to children. A few retired employees attended. They came dressed as elves and helped hand out toys. Afterward, club members gathered at Mexican Inn for their annual meeting. In March, members plan to participate in the 30th annual Cowtown Great American Cleanup. Last year, more than 105,000 pounds of litter and debris was removed Club from the community.

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Ft. Worth, Texas

Club 51 members celebrates the holidays at Jo Kelly School.