ANTELOPE VALLEY MODEL RAILROAD CLUB 01 November 2002 Lancaster, California Minutes of the November 2002 regular business meeting. CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order by Mr. Crawford at 1958 hours in the Club car on the AV Fairgrounds. ROLL CALL Members present: J. Beasley, T. Crawford, D. Filion, D. Frozina, M. Lacey, H. Morris, N. Schultz, D. Tate, and H. Veihdeffer. Guest present: Tammy Glasgow. 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 2 pieces of mail: one from the USPS for PO Box renewal and one Bulletin from the NMRA. Mr. Schultz reported the he received 2 pieces of mail: one membership card from the NMRA and one letter from JA Bash. Mr. Beasley reported that he received two e-mails: one from Dave Hall about buying the car and one from Ralph Riley about housing the car. OFFICER REPORTS President: Mr. Crawford mentioned that nominations are today. Vice President: Mr. Beasley had no report. Secretary: Mr. Frozina reported that the latest edition of the Roster was distributed. Treasurer: Mr. Schultz reported that we are solvent; that the electrical bill was still in question; and that we are finally "virus" free. Publicist: Mr. Beasley reported that he sent a letter to the newspaper that mentioned our cordial discussions with the Fair. Superintendent: Mr. Veihdeffer had no report. COMMITTEE REPORTS Electrical: Mr. Tate had no report. Fair Liaison: Mr. Schultz reported that he has had more talks with Jack Seefus on the idea of having modules -- N and G gauge -- in a carpeted and air conditioned tent for the next Fair. That as we are not a "revenue generator" for the Fair, some of the Board members have issues with assisting us. On the idea about using the Jaqua Arena or the Antelope Gardens as the basis of our building. Grounds: Mr. Veihdeffer had no report. Housekeeping: Mr. Lacey had no report. Inventory: Mr. Frozina had no report. Operations: Mr. Veihdeffer had no report. Rolling Stock: Mr. Beasley had no report. Scenery/Structures: Mr. Tate had no report. Track: Mr. Tate had no report. SPECIAL ORDERS After a heated debate, followed by a close vote, Mr. Crawford directed Mr. Frozina to congratulate Jan Cenkner and John Cenkner on completing probation and on becoming a regular member and a dependent member. Mr. Crawford opened officer nominations. Mr. Veihdeffer and Mr. Tate nominated all existing incumbents for their respective offices. Mr. Lacey and Mr. Morris nominated Mr. Veihdeffer for President. Mr. Beasley and Mr. Schultz moved and seconded that the nominations be closed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mr. Crawford passed the gavel to Mr. Beasley. Private Cars: Mr. Beasley reported that Palmdale Hobbies has sold eight cars and has another 13. Discussion followed. It was decided that we need to raise the cost of the cars to $20.00/each. Mr. Beasley passed the gavel back to Mr. Crawford. NEW BUSINESS Small Layout: Mr. Morris mentioned that a 4'x8' layout, based upon the "Small Layout that Grows", is available from a person he knows. It was thought that this might be a good "Fair Project" for our presence at the next Fair, since we will not have a layout. We could complete the layout during the Fair and raffle it off at Fair's end to raise monies. Mr. Schultz moved and Mr. Veihdeffer seconded that we offer a maximum of $150.00 to the person offering said layout on the contingency that Mr. Morris and Mr. Veihdeffer see it and find it acceptable. Discussion followed. The motion passed unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS GATS: Mr. Veihdeffer mentioned that GATS would be at Pomona on 9 and 10 November. NEXT MEETING The next regular business meeting will be on Friday, 6 December 2002 at 2000 hours in the Club car. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Beasley moved and Mr. Frozina seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 2109 hours. Submitted by Donald J. Frozina Secretary |
