Most NMRA Canada members would immediately recognize Ron

Einarson as the group's Past President. But Ron was also Superintendent of the #1 Northern Division for many years. In the time before out reorganization in 2008, he WAS the #1 Northern Division - President, chief cook and bottle washer and tub thumper for the NMRA! Like John the Baptist, he was the voice crying out in the wilderness, but he subsisted not on locusts and honey, but on copious quantities of Winnipeg's Santa Lucia Pizza.

Every month, Ron would set up the NMRA display at the Winnipeg Model Railroad Club's meetings and hold clinics. One of his popular features was the "tool of the month". Fortunately, this referred to an actual modelling tool, and not to one of the members! Ron singlehandedly kept the NMRA alive when no one else wanted the job. He has been front and centre at every regional convention held in Winnipeg, giving his time and talents to help make them a success. He's a tireless volunteer, a highly skilled model railroader and a great friend. Thanks for all you've done!