ANTELOPE VALLEY MODEL RAILROAD CLUB 06 October 2000 Lancaster, California Minutes of the October 2000 regular business meeting. CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order by Mr. Crawford at 2015 hours in the Club car on the AV Fairgrounds. ROLL CALL Members present: J. Beasley, T. Crawford, D. Frozina, M. Lacey, J. Madriaga, D. Tate, J. Wetzel, R. Wetzel, and R. Ybarra. DISPOSITION OF THE MINUTES Mr. Lacey moved and Mr. Beasley seconded that the reading of the minutes from the last regular meeting be waived and that they be approved as written. The motion passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Beasley reported that he received an e-mail from Rubber Stamp & Button Champ, offering ID Badges, pinback buttons, T-shirts, mugs, and mouse pad imprinting, etc. OFFICER REPORTS President: Mr. Crawford reported that we had 123 persons go through the Car during six and one-half hours we were open for the Chamber of Commerce Swap Meet, and that the donations were good. Vice President: Mr. Veihdeffer was absent. Secretary: Mr. Frozina reported that the October edition of the roster was distributed; that each member received a Block Name Ballot; that our NMRA sustaining member club status is now displayed on our home page; and that several pads of "Bad Order" slips were created, based upon a design by the Glendale Model Railroad Club. Treasurer: Mr. R. Wetzel reported that we are solvent. Publicist: Mr. Morris was absent. Superintendent: Mr. Beasley had no report. COMMITTEE REPORTS Control/Electrical: Mr. Crawford reported that power is now to the Helper Pocket; and that the detection problem with the Helper Pocket was due to a bad LED on the control panel, which he replaced. Mr. Beasley reported that the Easy Ramp software is functioning, now that the COMM problem has been fixed. Fair Liaison/Relocation: Mr. Schultz was absent. Grounds: Mr. Veihdeffer was absent. Housekeeping: Mr. Lacey had no report, although Mr. Crawford stated that the Club Car looks like a pig sty. Inventory: Mr. Frozina had no report. Rolling Stock: Mr. Veihdeffer was absent. Scenery/Structures: Mr. Veihdeffer was absent. Track: Mr. Beasley asked if the lower reversing section in the helix has been fixed. It hadn't, as we are waiting on Mr. Morris to bring in the turnout. Mr. Beasley is also cataloging the "bad" spots in the track for later repair. SPECIAL ORDERS Mr. Crawford welcomed Rob Ybarra into the Club as a Probationary member. If all goes well, Mr. Ybarra can stand for Regular membership at the February 2001 business meeting. Mr. Crawford asked Mr. J. Wetzel if he wanted to convert his membership from Dependant to Regular since he is now 18. Mr. J. Wetzel declined at this time, as he is still in high school. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Decoder Chip: Mr. Beasley reported that said chip was installed and is working. The installation of the chip also corrected our COMM problem between the computer and the command station. Tool Cart: Mr. Veihdeffer was absent. Stereo Receiver: Mr. Veihdeffer was absent. Tortoise Motors: Mr. Crawford reported that progress is being made on their installation. RF Pulsing: Mr. Beasley reported that he did receive an e-mail from NorthCoast. They suggested that we attach an RF filter to the end of each booster buss run. Mr. Beasley will forward the e-mail to Mr. Frozina, who will purchase the necessary parts. Mr. Tate will then install said parts. Intelligent Circuit Breakers: Mr. Veihdeffer was absent. Plexiglas: Mr. Frozina created "Do Not Touch" labels. Mr. Tate will affix them to the Plexiglas after the meeting. NEW BUSINESS Engine and Caboose Donation: Mr. Madriaga donated to the Club an Athearn FP45 engine and an Athearn caboose, both in B&O livery. Thanks John! (Although this road name choice stinks!) ANNOUNCEMENTS None, as Mr. Veihdeffer was absent. :-) NEXT MEETING The next regular business meeting will be on Friday, 03 November 2000 at 2000 hours in the Club car. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business or discussion, Mr. Beasley moved and Mr. Lacey seconded that we adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 2042 hours. Submitted by Donald J. Frozina Secretary |
