Minutes of the Business Meeting
The
business meeting was called to order at
Officers attending were President Charles Tucker, Vice-President Steve Grenot, Secretary Chip Borona and Treasurer Bill Little.
Members attending were Howard Cowgill, Jerry Dupont, Jacob Navarro, Sean O’Brien, Reed Ostrander and Rick Simmons.
Guest in attendance pending
membership was Clint Rodriguez.
I
Reading of the Minutes
A.
The minutes of last month’s meeting were read by Reed.
1.
Sean made a motion to accept the Minutes of the Meeting, Steve
seconded, and the minutes were approved by the membership.
II
Treasurer’s Report
A.
The Treasurer’s report was read to the club by Bill reporting that the current
balance is $790.61.
1.
Reed
made a motion to accept the Treasure’s Report, Jacob seconded, and the report
was approved by the membership.
III
Announcements
A.
The
next Business Meeting will be
held at
B.
The
1st Run Session
will be held at
C.
The
2nd Run Session
will be held at
At the monthly business meeting and run sessions Bill provides hot dogs
& hamburgers with all the trimmings. You can also bring your own food to grill,
a cover dish or desert. There will be drinks or BYOB. Members can arrive at
All
members are encouraged to RSVP the Host so they can anticipate the headcount.
IV Old
Business
A.
Report
on Engine Servicing Facility
1.
A
shelf has been installed for the Zephyr power supply.
2.
The
control panel for the Engine Servicing module will need to be re-made to match
the updated layout.
a.
This
will need to be completed by the time of the Interstate Fair.
B.
Gulf
Division 4 Mini-Meet of Southeastern Region
1.
Reed
handed out a flyer describing the schedule and events at the one day mini-meet.
2.
The
mini-meet will start at
3.
Cost
for NMRA members $25 and $30 for non-members
C.
The
Toys for Tots train sets are present and paid for.
V New
Business
A.
Presentations for Future Meetings
1.
Chip
offered to present a program on railroading in
2.
Charles suggested becoming involved in the W. Florida Leisure Learning Group.
The group consists mostly of senior citizens and meets monthly to be involved in
a wide variety topics.
a.
Reed
offered presenting his European Tour by rail and an Introduction to the Hobby of
Model Railroading.
B.
Suggestions for projects and programs for 2019.
1.
The
members needed more time to consider their interests.
C.
What
work needs to be done before the up-coming shows?
1.
The
Bridge Module needs ballasting and the rails painted.
2.
The
Power Cabinet needs to be completed.
3.
Painting clouds on the backboards.
4.
The
next work day will be
5.
The
trailer will be packed at the next Business Meeting on
a.
The
business meeting will be at Jerry’s home at the usual times.
6.
Clint
Rodriguez was presented to the Club for membership and voted in unanimously.
7.
Up-coming Train shows
a.
28th
Annual Wiregrass Model Railroad Show
1)
Location - National Peanut Festival
a)
Set-up
on
b)
Show
on Saturday, September 16th
c)
Show
on Sunday, September 17th
d)
Tear-down immediately after the show.
2)
Hotel
arrangements are each Club members responsibility
a)
Clarion hotel reservations phone (334) 794-8711
b)
Mention the train show to receive the special room rate
b.
Flomaton Railroad Junction Day
1)
Flomaton
a)
Note
that the day for this event is one week later from last year
b)
Set-up
on
c)
Show
on Saturday, September 22nd
d)
Tear-down immediately after the show
c.
1)
a)
Set up
on
b)
Show
days from October 18 - 27.
c)
Run
days and times to be announced.
d.
1)
Hadji
Shrine
a)
Set-up
on
b)
Show
on Saturday December 1st
c)
Show
on Sunday December 2nd
d)
Tear-down immediately after the show.
e.
NAS
Children’s Christmas Party
1)
December – TBD
f.
Ronald
Mc Donald Houses
1)
December – TBD
VI
Club Welfare
A.
There
is no new information on Banks to report.
The
meeting was adjourned at
Respectfully Submitted by
Stephen “Chip” Borona
Secretary PMRC HO Division