[Michlib-l] [partnerscda] FREE Programming Opportunity For Michigan Public Libraries: Steam Railroading Institute (SRI) in Owosso

[Kate Van Auken]

How awesome, Jim!  Thank you so much for working on this for all
libraries!  I'm excited to share this with my members!
Kate V

On Fri, Aug 25, 2023 at 8:07 AM Jim Flury <jflury at tln.org> wrote:

> Good Morning,
>
>
> Over the course of the past several months we have been working with MAP
> destination partner Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso
> https://michigansteamtrain.com/ to develop a series of FREE program
> opportunities for Michigan's public libraries. *SRI volunteer staff will
> travel to any public library in the state, free of charge, to put on the
> program of your choice from the list below.*
>
>
> Below is a copy/paste of the TLN/SRI agreed upon email from SRI. All you
> need to do to request your free program is to send an email to
> info at michigansteamtrain.com In the email please include the name of your
> library, your contact information, which presentation(s) you might be
> interested in, and possible program dates. SRI will respond in a follow up
> directly to you.
>
>
> Please let me know if you have any questions concerning these free SRI
> programs for Michigan's public libraries.
>
>
> All Aboard!
>
>
> Jim Flury
>
>
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>
>
> *STEAM RAILROADING INSTITUTE (SRI)*
>
> *FREE Interactive PowerPoint Programs for Michigan Public Libraries
> through TLN*
>
>
>
> The Steam Railroading Institute is an official Non-Profit 501C3 Volunteer
> Organization that is the historic caretaker of the Famous No1225 Super
> Steam Locomotive! It was used for many of the visual and audio train
> aspects in the Christmas movie “The POLAR EXPRESS” with Tom Hanks. SRI is
> also an active new partner with the Michigan Activity Pass (MAP), helping
> to support this exciting program. They can be reached at the SRI’s website
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.michigansteamtrain.com&d=DwQFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=iJ7Qlye5mk59pQHpYKILwg&m=sSh1lBR7RuU-fhMRqZkf6yJDm7wdYLfxecRUVil1kFIxjMX9DUfb3f7fEehZA3kZ&s=ZE8bEURQaVERoED4BrSEJdhhnI5enQeZvtbQMyW0LSk&e=>
> www.michigansteamtrain.com
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.michigansteamtrain.com&d=DwQFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=iJ7Qlye5mk59pQHpYKILwg&m=GPn8cjzyBzYqRmQG1Qb7Nml9dCqtPgw43hUBcNVlA4hzbEfhr9CKkCqyKX7mDHqF&s=LxnvS99SEWe7BW4eEwABAch0trp8dFq5n0IfRZQS0dA&e=> ;
> where all their activities are illustrated, information also in real-time
> updates, volunteer opportunities if desired and much more! *CONTACTS for
> FREE POWEREPOINT PRESENTATIONS can simply be made** through Steam
> Railroading Institute by sending an email to:   info at michigansteamtrain.com
> <info at michigansteamtrain.com>*  . Please include your Library’s name,
> contact information, which presentation(s) you might be interested in,
> possible dates, and they will personally respond with a prompt call to you. From
> school students, FIRST GRADE to HIGH SCHOOL and other organizations both
> social and business; SRI will excite you by bringing the Super Steam
> Locomotive History to life. Sign up and get on-board for a special event to
> remember!!
>
> *A listing of SRI Programs are shown below and our volunteers will come to
> your location anywhere in Michigan.*
>
> 1.   The SRI Volunteer Organization, it’s purpose and passions
>
> 2.   History of the Famous No1225 Pere Marquette Steam Locomotive and its
> role in the movie “The POLAR EXPRESS”
>
> 3.   How Steam Train Engines Work
>
> 4.   History of the Chicago & North Western No175 Steam Locomotive and
> its restoration (newest addition to our Steam Locomotive Family)
>
> 5.   Train Robberies in Michigan and the Mid-West
>
> 6.   Magic Man Behind the Scenes for the historic No1225 Steam Locomotive
>  – Mr. Forest Akers (newest program in development)
>
>
>
> Jim Flury
> Technical Services Manager
> The Library Network
> 41365 Vincenti Court
> Novi, MI 48375
> 248-536-3100, ext 133
> Note New Fax Number: 248-716-5584
> Note New Email Address:jflury at tln.org
>
>

-- 
Kate Van Auken, Director
White Pine Library Cooperative
429 N. State St., Suite 207
Caro, MI   48723
(989) 793-7126
8-4 M-F
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