minutes of business meeting
13 Sept 2021
A. The business meeting was called to order at 6:27 p.m. by Vice President Steve Grenot.
Members attending: Treasurer Bill Little, Secretary
Gerald Russo, Chip Borona, Bob Canavello, Jerry Dupont, Banks Edwards, Dustin
Kelmer, Chuck Mudford, Sean O’Brien, Reed Ostrander, Richard Simmons, Bob
Tribble
B. Minutes of the previous meeting of Aug. 8th were read
by Secretary Gerald Russo.
1. Corrections to minutes:
a. Discussion items were
voted to be included into the formal meeting minutes.
b. Reed’s name was added
and Banks name was deleted in the Treasure’s expense report.
c. The minutes were
moved, seconded and accepted.
2. The treasurer’s report was presented by Treasurer
Bill Little.
a. As of this date there
is $1,783.13 in the treasury with current expenditures of $73, $25, $17, & $5.
b. The report was moved,
seconded and accepted as presented.
C. Old Business
1. Announcements:
a. Dothan Train Show has been
postponed until December.
b. Next Meeting will be at 6:30
p.m. at the club house on Monday, October 4, 2021.
c. Next run-session(s):
September 20 & 27.
d. Usual work days are on Wednesdays
starting between 2 & 3p.m. Be advised that toilet facilities won’t be available
until after 4:30.
e. A perpetual thank you to Bill for
his hospitality!
D. New Business
1. Gerry DuPont will take us through how to set up the
layout. Please pay careful attention. (During the demonstration 4-handouts were
provided)
2. We need to decide whether we will go to Dothan in
December so we can let Dothan know. (Decision by the members to not attend, PMRC
N-scale group will not be attending also)
3. Schedule training session for Engine facility.
(Presented by Reed & Chuck, note: set bridge to 0005 on the Zephyr to
activate/move)
4. Need a coordinator for the Fair & Railfest, Russo nominated Reed, he accepted.
5. Tucker wants a full
setup of the display on Sunday 10/17.
E. Club Welfare Our prayers are with Chip in his
continued recovery also with Donna and Susan.
Meeting adjourned at 7:20pm
Submitted by:
Gerald Russo
Secretary