ANTELOPE VALLEY MODEL RAILROAD CLUB 12 July 2002 Lancaster, California Minutes of the July 2002 regular business meeting. CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order by Mr. Crawford at 2006 hours in the Club car on the AV Fairgrounds. ROLL CALL Members present: J. Beasley, J. Cenkner, J.E. Cenkner, T. Crawford, D. Frozina, M. Lacey, H. Morris, N. Schultz, D. Tate, and H. Veihdeffer. Guests present: Tammy Glasgow, Geri Schultz, and Bill Shiverdecker. DISPOSITION OF THE MINUTES Mr. Veihdeffer moved and Mr. Tate 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. Frozina reported that we received 5 pieces of mail: 2 from World's Greatest Hobby, 2 from J.A. Bash, and 1 from One Beacon. Mr. Frozina also reported that he completed the PO Box update form and gave it to Mr. Schultz, so that we can get new keys. OFFICER REPORTS President: Mr. Crawford reported that the Fair starts next month. Vice President: Mr. Beasley reported that Bill (over at Palmdale Hobbies) has supplied some slide-rule calculators to help in programming SoundTraxx decoders. Secretary: Mr. Frozina reported that an updated roster is available; that the Fair sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board. Treasurer: Mr. Schultz reported that we are solvent. Publicist: Mr. Beasley reported that our Fair announcement is in Model Railroader. Superintendent: Mr. Veihdeffer reminded the members that all cars and engines must be tech'ed before the Fair, including Club cars and engines. Mr. Madriaga and Mr. Beasley are the official inspectors. COMMITTEE REPORTS Electrical: Mr. Tate had no report. Fair Liaison: Mr. Schultz reported that after his meeting with Jack Seefus, the prospect of being on the new fairgrounds is dim. If we can come up with the money to build a building, and build it, we might have a shot. Grounds: Mr. Veihdeffer had no report. Housekeeping: Mr. Lacey reminded the members that 03 August 2002 at 0700 hours is the designated time for cleaning the car. Inventory: Mr. Frozina had no report. Operations: Mr. Veihdeffer reported that the last operating session until after the Fair will be Friday, 26 July. Rolling Stock: Mr. Beasley had no report. Scenery/Structures: Mr. Tate had no report. Track: Mr. Tate reported that some new track has been placed around the roundhouse. SPECIAL ORDERS Mr. Frozina introduced and welcomed two new probationary members: Jan Cenkner and John E. Cenkner. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Private Cars: Mr. Beasley reported on the quotation from Accurail. It's for $499.04, for 48 of the boxcars we specified. Mr. Beasley also noted that these cars will be supplied the traditional decals. Mr. Veihdeffer moved, and Mr. Lacey seconded that $499.04 be appropriated to purchase said cars. The motion passed unanimously. Toy Trains: Mr. Veihdeffer had no report. Visit to Santa Barbara: Saturday, 20 July 2002. Passenger Station: Mr. Veihdeffer had no report. DCC: Mr. Beasley reported that the battery has been replaced. Club Future: Mr. Morris reported that he had a conversation with someone responsible for the Lancaster parks. A new park is being built at Ave. H-8 and Sierra Highway. There is interest in having us there. NEW BUSINESS Wednesday Work Sessions: Mr. Crawford stated that starting this month, we will meet on Wednesdays at 1900 hours to work on the layout in preparation for the Fair. ANNOUNCEMENTS Summer AVARM Picnic: Mr. Frozina reminded the members of the Pot-luck for all the model railroad clubs in the Antelope Valley. Saturday, 10 August 2002, 5 to 8 pm, at the Los Angeles Live Steamers. Sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. Sign-up by 27 July. GATS: Mr. Veihdeffer announced that GATS will be 17 and 18 August in Victorville. NEXT MEETING The next regular business meeting will be on Friday, 2 August 2002 at 2000 hours in the Club car. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Beasley moved and Mr. Veihdeffer seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 2053 hours. Submitted by Donald J. Frozina Secretary |
