ANTELOPE VALLEY MODEL RAILROAD CLUB 18 April 2003 Lancaster, California Minutes of the April 2003 regular business meeting. CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order by Mr. Crawford at 2008 hours in the Club car on the AV Fairgrounds. ROLL CALL Members present: J. Beasley, R. Boone, J. Cenkner, J.E. Cenkner, T. Crawford, D. Frozina, B. Haynes, M. Lacey, J. Madriaga, H. Morris, and D. Tate. Guest present: Tammy Glasgow. DISPOSITION OF THE MINUTES Mr. Tate moved and Mr. Morris seconded that the reading of the minutes from the last regular meeting be waived and that the minutes be approved as written. The motion passed. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Frozina reported that we received the following correspondence. AV Fair, utility bill; Cal Bank and Trust, statement; NMRA, 2nd renewal notice; NMRA, Bulletin; PCR NMRA, Branch Line; Pomona Valley MRC, swap meet. OFFICER REPORTS President: Mr. Crawford had no report. Vice President: Mr. Beasley reported Mr. Frederickson was correct in respect to you can't build a garage for $10,000--as former member Paul Catapano has discovered with his "Garage Mahal". Secretary: Mr. Frozina reported that the web site has been updated. Treasurer: Mr. Schultz was absent. Publicist: Mr. Beasley reported that we were mentioned in the Showcase section of the AV Press. Superintendent: Mr. Veihdeffer was absent. COMMITTEE REPORTS Electrical: Mr. Tate had no report. Mr. Beasley reported that Cab 5 has been repaired free of charge--bad solder joint. Mr. Beasley mentioned that if you find a cab that is acting up, let him know. Mr. Beasley also mentioned that you cannot create a consist on a non-display cab. Fair Liaison: Mr. Schultz was absent. Grounds: Mr. Veihdeffer was absent. Housekeeping: Mr. Lacey had no report. Operations: Mr. Veihdeffer was absent. Rolling Stock: Mr. Madriaga reported that he fixed several bad ordered cars and is looking for 34' cement hoppers. Scenery/Structures: Mr. Tate had no report. Track: Mr. Tate had no report. Mr. Frozina reported that the double crossover on the Mesa Division, behind Barstow Yard, has a problem--the far right-hand Tortoise is not functioning. SPECIAL ORDERS Mr. Frozina reported that he sent a letter to Daniel Filion who has not responded. Mr. Filion is no longer a member. Mr. Frozina reported that Mr. Haynes has satisfactorily completed his probation. Mr. Haynes was asked to leave the car. Discussion followed. Mr. Haynes was recalled to the car. Mr. Haynes was told that he was approved for Regular membership. Congratulations Bud! UNFINISHED BUSINESS Greatest Hobby Layout: Mr. Frozina distributed the track plan for this layout as printed in Model Railroader. It was decided to purchase nickel-silver track, and not use the steel track. The cost of the structures were discussed. (Mr. Schultz still needs to check with Mr. Seefus on any conditions for the raffle.) Car Relocation: Mr. Crawford had no report. Mr. Morris mentioned that Mr. Jack Seefus wants to meet with representatives of the HO and N scale clubs to discuss trailers and funding. Videos: Mr. Morris had yet to catalog these. NEW BUSINESS Metrolink Decoder: Mr. Schultz to provide a decoder from our stock for the new Metrolink train. 20th Anniversary: We will have a dinner sometime this Fall. Mr. Frozina moved and Mr. Lacey seconded that all members in good standing, and founding members, will receive their dinner paid for by the Club. The motion passed unanimously. Location TBD. ANNOUNCEMENTS Parker Kits: Mr. Boone announced that Jack Parker is offering switch kits with ties in frog ranges 4 through 9. LALS Spring Meet: Mr. Frozina announced that the Los Angeles Live Steamers will be holding their Spring Meet May 24-26, 2003. All are invited. NEXT MEETING The next regular business meeting will be on Friday, 2 May 2003 at 2000 hours in the Club car. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Beasley moved and Mr. Lacey seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 2046 hours. Submitted by Donald J. Frozina Secretary |
