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BLE First Vice-President Ed Dubroski, standing, visits with Division 459 (Harrisburg, Pa.) Member Mike Grotzinger and his wife, Mabel, who is International Second Vice-President of the GIA.
IWC Chairman Ken Kroeger delivers his welcoming address during opening ceremonies on May 28.
Canadian National Legislative Representative George Hucker gives a presentation during the legislative representatives' workshop on May 30.
Retired BLE Division 81 Member Leo M. Srubas presents a surprise birthday cake to his wife Frances during the banquet on May 30.
Division 362 (La Grande, Ore.) Legislative Rep Doug Horstman proudly displays the book of railroad poetry he won during the raffle Saturday night.
At Thursday morning's opening ceremonies, Navajo Elder Rex Redhouse and his wife Maria performed a ceremonial blessing and sang a traditional tribal song in his Native American tongue to honor the occasion, the place, and the participants, as well as to provide a safe journey for those traveling to and from the convention.
BLE Division 228 (Pocatello, Idaho) Local Chairman Jim Lance and his wife Debbie enjoy the banquet Saturday night.
From left: Div. 123 (Phoenix, Ariz.) Local Chairman Tom Fooshee and Div. 55 (Ogden, Utah) Local Chairman Dee Eckersley.
Colorado State Legislative Board Chairman George Last.
Ken Kroeger points out another winner during the raffle Saturday night.
Allan McGunigal is chairman of the next year's IWC in Calgara, Alberta. For details on the 1999 IWC, see the BLE Calendar on Page 8.
Division 383 (Needles, Calif.) Secretary-Treasurer Ken Rumfelt and his wife review materials at the Secretary-Treasurers Training Class.
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