International effort promotes goodwill
As UTU Assistant National Legislative Director, Willis G. Croonquist's efforts made a difference on a national level. As a retiree, he asserts an international influence through the Friendship Force. Begun in 1977, the Friendship Force fosters world friendship, goodwill, and peace through international home-stay experiences. This year marked the fourth time that Croonquist, a member of Local 1177, Willmar, Minn., hosted a delegation from Russia. -- Full story.

UTU Travelers Club makes Alaska deluxe or economical
The UTU Travelers Club has arranged an Alaskan cruise experience next year that's as deluxe or as economical as you want it to be! -- Full story.

Retired Gen. Chairperson J.C. Clark dies
Retired former Gulf, Mobile & Ohio (GM&O) General Chairperson James C. Clark, 82, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2000, in the wake of a heart attack suffered at his granddaughter's wedding. -- Full story.

746th ROB to reunite, seeks clue to mystery
Members of the 746th Railway Operating Battalion (ROB) are spreading the word about their 53rd reunion, to be held September 13-16, 2000, at the Nevele Grande Resort Hotel in Ellenville, N.Y., and trying to solve a mystery.

According to retired member David J. Spellman, Jr., of Local 385, Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., the ROB's banner, or "colors," ended up missing some years ago. Any information regarding the missing battalion colors will be appreciated.

For information about the reunion, or to report clues as to the whereabouts of the missing colors, contact Brother Spellman at 105 Coachlight Square, Montrose, NY 10548, or call him at (914) 737-6452.

Lehigh Valley Railroad pensioners plan reunion
Plans have been finalized for the 18th Annual Lehigh Valley Railroad (LVRR) Reunion and Dinner, according to UTU Retiree Program member Eugene K. Schuler of Local 498, Allentown, Pa., who can now be reached by e-mail at <Cheerup80@aol.com>.

Open to all crafts, the event will be held Saturday, September 16, 2000, at the Plainfield Township Fire Hall, R.D. #1, Pen Argyl, Pa., on Rt. 115 in Northampton County. Doors open at 11 a.m., with dinner served promptly at 1 p.m.

For information, contact George W. Dougherty at 1357 Jefferson St., Hellertown, PA 18055-1316, or call (610) 838-0675.

The Final Call
Listed here are the names of members of the UTU Retiree Program who have died recently, according to reports received at UTU International Headquarters. These brothers and sisters will be sorely missed by their many friends and by fellow UTU Retiree Program members. -- Full listing.