I. The business meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM
by President Charles Tucker.
A. Officers attending: President Charles Tucker,
Vice-president Steve Grenot, Treasurer Bill Little, Secretary Gerald Russo.
B. Members: Bob Canavello, Chuck Mudford, Jesse
Shealy, Bob Tribble.
II. Minutes of the previous meeting of October 2nd
were read by Secretary Gerald Russo.
A. Corrections to minutes: None
1. The minutes were moved
and accepted.
B. The treasurer’s report was presented by Treasurer
Bill Little.
1. As of this date there
is $1,318.79 in the treasury.
III. Announcements:
A. Next Meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. December 4, 2023.
B. Next run session(s) November 13, 20, 27, 2023.
C. Thank you to Bill for his hospitality!
D. Train Fest has been postponed due to overbooking at
the Fair. Looking at dates in late April or early May 2024. (May 18 & 19, 2024)
E. Many thanks to all who helped at the Fair.
1. In the future, need to
have show participants utilize the sign-up sheet for reserved run times.
IV. Old Business
A. Repairs need to be made here in the club house. See
separate sheet.
1. Currently waiting on curved
turnouts.
B. Continue work on preparing for Operating sessions-
currently installing new turnouts. (Work is in progress.)
V. New Business
A. Opie Benson is presented to become a new member.
1. Motion to approve, 2nd &
voted and affirmed.
B. Nominations for Club Officers, to be elected at the
December meeting.
1. Motion to nominate current
officers for 2024. (2nd & approved)
C. Report on progress on locations and cars to be
delivered during the operating sessions. Jesse has been researching this.
D. Comments by President
1. Thanks to all who participated at the Fair.
E. Comments by any other members.
1. Suggestion to add 9” sections at certain module show connections, styrene base with ballast.
2. Motion, 2nd & approved to upgrade servos on Engine House yard.
VI. Club Welfare
A.
Our prayers are with Jerry Russo on the loss of his wife of 55 years. Peace be
with you Jerry.
B.
We continue to lift up Steve, Donna, Rick Simmons, Reed Ostrander, Sue and
Howard’s family.
C. It was great to see and be with Richard Simmons at the fair.
Meeting adjourned at 7:25pm
Gerald W. Russo
Secretary, PMRC HO Div.