Minutes of the Business Meeting
The business meeting was called to order at
Officers attending were President Charles Tucker, Vice-President Jerry Dupont
and Treasurer Bill Little. Members attending were Chip Borona, Banks Edwards,
Steve Grenot, Chuck Munford, Sean O’Brien and Rick
Simmons. One guest in attendance was Lenny Seidman.
I Reading of the Minutes
A.
The minutes of last month’s meeting were read by Chip.
1.
An error was noted in Section D.4.d. The correct dates for the Pensacola Train
Fest are December 6, 7, 8. Banks made a motion to accept the Minutes of the
Meeting with corrections, Jerry
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 $1,656.97.
1.
Banks made a motion to accept the Treasure’s Report, Jerry 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
D.
The 3rd 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.
E.
Welcome to
Chuck Munford as our newest member.
F.
Thanks to Jerry and Reed for continued work on the Engine Servicing Facility.
G.
A perpetual Thank You to Bill for his hospitality!
IV Old Business
A.
A. Report on Engine Servicing Facility
1.
Testing still needs to be done to make sure everything works properly.
B.
B.What needs to be done or should be done to fix the crossing flashers?
1.
Replacing the sensors will cost about $70. A new model sensor will be more
reliable and easier to adjust.
a.
Jerry made a motion to purchase new sensors, Steve seconded and the motion was
passed.
C. Discussion about a new trailer.
1.
The current trailer is a single axle 6x12. A new trailer ideally would have: A
double axle, 16 or 20 foot length, a 7 foot height, a V-nose to reduce drag, and
aftermarket tie downs installed.
2.
The current consensus of the Club is if a good price could be found, then we
should purchase one sooner than later.
Lenny Seidman offered to
investigate a trailer for the Club.
D.
Schedule for Fall Shows.
1.
a.
Members planning to attend: Steve, Chip, Sean (Sunday only), Rick, Bill (Friday
and Saturday only).
2. Flomaton: September 27 and 28.
a.
Members planning to attend: Jerry, Charles, Chip, Sean (Friday only), Bill
3. Interstate Fair: Thursday October 13 to Sunday October 27.
a.
Repair and setup: Sunday October 13 to Wednesday October16. Takedown on Sunday
October 27.
4.
5.
NAS Children Christmas show TBD.
V New Business
A. Change in meeting night.
1.
Bill motioned the Club to discuss changing the meeting night from Monday to
Tuesday to accommodate his change in work schedule. Banks seconded Bill’s motion
and the Club approved.
B. Suggestions for projects and programs for 2019.
1.
Work Session at Jerry’s, Saturday August 10 from
C. Thoughts on how to promote our hobby.
1.
Cordova Mall Christmas time setup in an empty store.
VI Club Welfare
A.
Our prayers are with Chip, Jerry’s back, Donna Grenot and Reed with bronchitis.
The meeting was adjourned at
Respectfully Submitted by
Stephen “Chip” Borona