Mid-Continent Regional Convention
Wichita Northern Extra 2009
Hosted by the Chisholm Trail Division  
JUNE 12-14, 2009 IN WICHITA, KS

WICHITA NORTHERN EXTRA 2008
MID-CONTINENT REGIONAL CONVENTION PREVIEW
Downloadable Registration Form

Wichita's Chisholm Trail Division will be hosting the MCoR 2009 Regioanl Convention starting on Thursday night, June 11th for 4 days of great model railroading experiences.

VENUE
Wichita may be one of the best kept secrets in the Mid Continent Region. It can easily stand with any city of comparable size in the quality and number of attractions and entertainment options it has to offer.

Some examples include:

(1) Exploration Place where people of all ages can discover extraordinary hands-on experiences. www.exploration.org

(2) Old Cowtown Museum where history comes to life! www.oldcowtown.org

(3) The Sedgwick County Zoo which is rated the No.1 outdoor family attraction in Kansas. www.scz.org

(4) Botanica, The Wichita Gardens is a paradise on the plains featuring over 9 acres of stunning gardens showcasing over 3600 species of plants. www.botanica.org

(5) The Museum of World Treasures where visitors can experience a trip through time in a very unique way! www.worldtreasures.org

(6) Old Town District which is a concentration of brick warehouses brought back to life as the city’s most popular concentration of shopping, entertainment, and dining. Just voted one of the top 10 neighborhoods in America by the American Planning Association. www.oldtownwichita.com

(7) The Great Plains Transportation Museum presents the heritage of railroading in the Wichita area and provdes a great experience for the whole family. There is a wide assortment of motive power and rolling stock, as well as gift shops and historical information. www.gptm.us

Other shopping and dining options abound at Bradley Fair www.bradleyfair.com New Market Square www.slawsoncompanies.com/new-market-square, and The Waterfront www.thewaterfrontwichita.com

REGISTRATION
FULL REGISTRATION allows you complete access to all convention activities. The Fare is $30.00 per person. Extra-fare items are not included.

NON-NMRA MEMBER REGISTRATION allows you full access without joining the NMRA. The fare is $40.00 per person. Extra-fare items are not included.

BANQUET
Fare is $25.00 each for NMRA members, their spouses or guests and $30.00 per person for NON-NMRA attendees.
                      
TRAIN SHOW
Fare is $5.00 per day per person. Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by a paid adult.

CHECK-IN
Registration/check-in will be in Knights room adjacent to the hotel check-in desk. The hospitality room is adjacent to the courtyard where the train show will be held. Registration and the hospitality room will be open Thursday, June 11th from 4:00pm until 8:00pm. On Friday, June 12th. Registration opens at 8:00am and closes at 8:00pm. At check-in you will receive a convention bag filled with local information from the Wichita visitor’s bureaus, maps to extra-fare items and convention ID tags. You will have the opportunity to purchase patches/pins and alter your itinerary at this time.

CLINICS
Friday, June 12th and Saturday, June 13th.  
All clinics are open to convention registrants at no-charge except the “Make and Take” clinic conducted by Fran and Miles Hale MMR. That clinic will be limited to 26 people and the fare will be $5.00. Sign up for this clinic when you register.

MODEL AND PHOTO CONTEST
Have all documents filled out in advance. Forms are available from your local AP chairman or on the NMRA website. Entries will be accepted starting at 9:00am Friday, June 12th and the NMRA judging will take place at 2:00pm on Saturday, June 13th

DOOR PRIZES
Two special prizes will be raffled off to convention registrants Saturday night at the awards banquet. Regular door prizes will be raffled off during the train show on Saturday and Sunday.

EXTRA-FARE ITEMS
Live Steam on 7 1/2 and 12'' gauge of the Midway USA live-Steamers and will be extra fare. The Convention will provide the transportation. The bus will be limited to 20 people per bus load. The ride will run from 2PM to 8PM on Fri. They run on about two acres. Available to all registrants: full, non-members, spouses and guests at special convention rates.

Awards banquet Saturday, June 13th 6:00pm until 10:00pm. Cost is $25.00 per person for NMRA members, their spouses or guests.  $30.00 per person for NON-NMRA members, their spouses or guests.

HOME LAYOUT TOUR
Friday, June 12th, the tour is self guided. Maps will be provided in your convention bag.
Convention attendees will be provided maps in their convention bag and are responsible for their own transportation to the sites.

PUBLIC TRAIN SHOW
Saturday, June 13th and Sunday, June 14th. Vendor tables $15.00 each.
Admission is $5.00 per person per day. Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult.

NON-RAIL EVENTS:

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Saturday, June 13th