The Selkirk Model Railroad Association needs your help! This is a
wonderful organization, with great members and three spectacular
layouts, and it would truly be a shame to see it die.
They have resorted to crowdfunding in hopes to cover a
shortfall in their operating expenses. They need money for rent, insurance,
maintenance, and other contingencies.
The Selkirk
Model Railroad Association operates one of the largest sets of permanent
model train layouts in Canada. They have three operating layouts in three different scales. They also have a comprehensive library of
railroad related materials and inventory of model railroad rolling
stock.
In addition to Model Railroading, the SMRA has acted as a
service organization for the City of Selkirk. They've
raised food and monetary donations worth thousands of dollars over the
past 20 years for the City of Selkirk Christmas Hamper Drive. The SMRA
also acts as a youth mentorship agency and offers a detailed program for
junior members which has been received well in our community. The SMRA
has also forged relationships with several Selkirk youth organizations
such as Sea Cadets and Cub Scouts.
The demise of the SMRA will be a significant loss not only to its members, but to the Selkirk and District Community at large. Without proper funding, they may have to shutter their doors as early as this month.
If you wish to make a donation, please to to their crowdfunding site at: https://www.gofundme.com/rzcwrmes For more information about the Selkirk Model Railroad Association visit http://selkirktrains.com/about.
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