There was no business meeting this month. The membership had a wonderful Christmas Dinner Party and gift exchange December 9th at the Santa Fe Depot. Outgoing Club President Ron Miller introduced the new officers for 2006.
The club was saddened by the news of Dieter Hierzig’s passing earlier in the month.
The meeting was called on November 5th at 1:05 PM by Club President Ron Miller. The next Run Day will be November 19th. There will be no business meeting in December. The next business meeting will be January 14th, 2006 and the following Run Day will be January 21st.
The minutes for October were presented. A motion was made by Ed Underwood and seconded by Mike Cleveland to accept them as read. The motion passed.
Betty Neill presented the Treasurer’s Report for October. The report was accepted as presented. Betty explained the donation received on October 8th was for a birthday party held at the depot.
Old Business
The Christmas Dinner Party is scheduled for Friday, December 9th. Please notify Betty ASAP if you plan to attend and the number of guests. There will be a White Elephant gift exchange. Gifts should be $10 and under.
Betty requested disposition of show proceeds for the September 2005 dealer no-shows, deposit or apply to next year’s show. Bill Lancaster made a motion, seconded by Howard Bell to allow Betty to apply proceeds to a deposit for the next year’s show. The motion passed.
New Business
A motion was made by Bill Lancaster and seconded by Joe Teakell to pay our contract for the 2006 Train Show in advance for September 15-17, 2006. Betty has a copy of the contract and it is in the club’s best interest to settle now. The motion passed.
Please be sure to notify Betty Neill if you change your scale and wish to apply 50% to two scales. This is critical for budget purposes.
Joe Teakell requested swift action on our flyers for the 2006 Train Show. The club agreed and Joe will have a draft by November Run Day. This brought up the need to set an admission price for next year’s show. It was agreed that it should remain the same.
A motion was made by Ed Neill that the club offer for sale to members by floor auction, the donated 2001 raffle layout with all items included. The sale will be conducted at the end of today’s business meeting. Mike Ross seconded, and the motion carried.
The nominating committee presented the election slate for 2006: Earl Blanchette for President; Mike Cleveland for Vice President; Mike Ross for Secretary; and Betty Neill for Treasurer. Mike Cleveland also accepted the duties of Train Show Coordinator. Dieter Hiersig will remain Librarian. Ron Miller asked if there were any nominations from the floor. There being none, Ed Neill made a motion to cease further nominations. Ed Underwood seconded and the motion carried. Noel Cowling motioned to accept the slate by acclamation, and Bill Lancaster seconded the motion. The motion carried. Thanks to the present incumbents for their service in 2005.
The meeting adjourned at 2:10 PM.
The meeting was called to order on October 1st at 1:03 PM by Club President Ron Miller.
The minutes for September were presented; a motion by Earl Blanchette and seconded by Wiley Starnes was made to accept them as read. The motion passed.
Betty presented the Treasurer’s Report for September and the Train Show. The report was accepted.
Old Business
Betty Neill read a letter received from the Mayborn Center Staff thanking the club for selecting the Center for the train show. The letter was signed by the entire staff!
Ed Neill recommended Mike Cleveland for plaudits for his work on the clinics which were well received.
Mike Ross said thanks to all those who presented clinics. He presented one and witnessed first-hand the enthusiasm. Thanks to Ed Underwood for supporting Mike’s clinic. Mike also noticed a bigger than usual crowd viewing the videos.
Christmas Party – No alternative suggestions were offered, so Ed Underwood made a motion to accept Dan Ladd’s recommended action to once again have the party in the Santa Fe Depot and catered as before. Wiley Starnes seconded. The motion passed.
Dan then read the Caterer’s offered choices. Ed Neill motioned to have the pork tenderloin. Mike Ross seconded and the motion carried. Please RSVP to Dan Ladd by the November business meeting. Last year there were ten no-shows which represent a loss to the club.
New Business
Mike Ross suggested eliminating Train Show Clinics on Sunday due to very low participation/attendance. It was suggested to leave this action for next year’s train show committee.
The meeting adjourned at 2PM.
Brandy Gill reported on the show in the Temple Daily Telegram.
Train enthusiasts from across Texas convened at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center in Temple Saturday and Sunday for the annual CentraMod Train Show.
Vendors and visitors at the show had the opportunity to view and purchase elaborate electric train models, antiques from the golden era of trains, individual cars and model parts, T-shirts, patches, and date nails just to name a few.
There was even a model roller coaster on display by NorthWest Crossing Operating Model Railroad Club member Michael Taylor from Houston.
“This is the fifth year I’ve been up here,” he said. “I do it to see the smiles on the kids faces. Usually kids from about the ages of 2 to 12 love to come and turn the crank on my roller coaster models.”
Like most children, Taylor said he has been interested in model trains and roller coasters since he was a youngster.
“I watched them build roller coasters at AstroWorld when I was growing up,” he said.
The meeting was called to order on September 5th at 1:05 PM by Club President Ron Miller.
The minutes for August were introduced. Bill Lancaster made motion to accept as presented and Mike Cleveland seconded. The minutes were accepted.
Betty Neill distributed the Treasurer’s Report. The club has sold all available tables for the Train Show. The report was accepted as read.
Old Business
Train Show Reports – Bill Lancaster reported that all appeared to be ready. Security for the show will run from 9 PM Friday through 9 AM Sunday. Members are asked to be diligent and watchful Sunday.
Bill wants to meet at the Moody Depot on Friday at 10 AM to load up. The club purchased a TV cart from Sam’s Club. Please let Mike Cleveland know if you will require a PC and projector for any clinics/presentations. Newspaper coverage has been increasing. Coffee and donuts are on order and a cake has been ordered for Saturday night’s Open House. We need a volunteer for Sunday from 9:30 AM till the show opening. Dieter Hiersig volunteered.
Wiley Stearnes made a motion to move the January 2006 business meeting to the second Saturday (January 14th). Bruce Koehler seconded, and the motion passed. Run Day will be on January 21st.
Volunteers are still needed to run trains on the weekend after the Tempel Model Train Show in support of the Texas Train Show (September 24th from 10-4 PM). Sunday times are tentative.
Christmas Party – Dan Ladd reserved the Santa Fe Depot for Friday, December 5th. We will have same caterer as last year and the dinner sill start at approximately 7 PM. Joe Teakell made a motion to table further discussion on the Christmas Party until the next business meeting in order to explore other options. Richard Leonberger seconded and the motion passed.
New Business
Richard Leonberger suggested and solicited club comment on offering a club car for our 25th Aniversary show in 2007. Bob Alston suggested club decals as an alternative. T-Shirts were also suggested.
The meeting adjourned at 2PM.