ANTELOPE VALLEY MODEL RAILROAD CLUB 03 January 2003 Lancaster, California Minutes of the January 2003 regular business meeting. CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order by Mr. Crawford at 2001 hours in the Club car on the AV Fairgrounds. ROLL CALL Members present: J. Beasley, J. Cenkner, J.E. Cenkner, T. Crawford, D. Frozina, B. Haynes, M. Lacey, J. Madriaga, H. Morris, N. Schultz, and D. Tate. Guest present: Tammy Glasgow, Danny Lawson, and Michael McKennie. DISPOSITION OF THE MINUTES Mr. Beasley moved and Mr. Lacey 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 a card and letter from former member Paul Catapano. Mr. Beasley reported that he received an e-mail from a prospective member. Mr. Crawford reported the he also received an e-mail from another prospective member. OFFICER REPORTS President: Mr. Crawford had no report. Vice President: Mr. Beasley had no report. Secretary: Mr. Frozina reported that the web site has been updated. Treasurer: Mr. Schultz reported that we are solvent. He also gave an update on insurance carrier matters. That he checked with Bank of America on opening a Club account and their services. Mr. Frozina moved and Mr. Beasley seconded that Mr. Schultz open an account with Bank of America, while keeping a minimal amount in the Antelope Valley Bank. The motion passed unanimously. Publicist: Mr. Beasley reported that our meeting announcement was in the AV Press two times. Superintendent: Mr. Veihdeffer was absent. COMMITTEE REPORTS Electrical: Mr. Tate had no report. Fair Liaison: Mr. Schultz had no report. Grounds: Mr. Veihdeffer was absent. Housekeeping: Mr. Lacey had no report. Operations: Mr. Veihdeffer was absent. Rolling Stock: Mr. Beasley reported that we acquired an Athearn F59PHI in Metrolink livery, and that Mr. Schultz acquired 2 Athearn Bombardier coaches and 1 cab car, also in Metrolink livery. Scenery/Structures: Mr. Tate had no report. Track: Mr. Tate reported that he has had no success with using polish on his home layout tracks, although he did state he has been unable to find the exact kind used in the Model Railroader article. SPECIAL ORDERS Dues: Mr. Frozina moved and Mrs. Cenkner seconded that the monthly dues remain $10.00. The motion passed unanimously. Equity Fee: Mr. Beasley moved and Mr. Lacey seconded that the Equity fee remains $100.00. The motion passed unanimously. New Member: Michael McKennie was welcomed into the Club. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Holiday Party: Mr. Crawford reported that the Holiday Party was a success. NEW BUSINESS Greatest Hobby Layout: After much discussion, it was decided to build the layout from the Greatest Hobby video, most of it to be completed prior to the Fair. At the Fair we will sell raffle tickets for $5.00/each, while making the finishing touches to the layout. Mr. Schultz is to check with Mr. Jack Seefus on any conditions. 20th Anniversary Banquet: Since 2003 is our 20th Anniversary, we will hold a banquet in the Fall. Details to follow at a much later date. Car Relocation: Moving the car to Granicys Square looks like our best option. A "Move Committee" will be appointed at a later time to coordinate the move. ANNOUNCEMENTS None, as Mr. Veihdeffer was absent. NEXT MEETING The next regular business meeting will be on Friday, 7 February 2003 at 2000 hours in the Club car. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Tate moved and Mr. Beasley seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 2055 hours. Submitted by Donald J. Frozina Secretary |
