The meeting was called to order on February 19th at 11:07 AM by Club President Ron Miller.

The minutes for January were introduced. A motion to accept as presented was made by Joe Pyland and seconded by JC Fischer. The motion carried and the minutes were accepted as presented.

The Treasurer’s Report for December 2004 and January were presented and discussed. The December report included locksmith expenses for repair of the lock to the front door. Ed Neill explained how to operate. The reports were accepted. Betty Neill then presented the budget for 2005. She explained each line item. Bill Lancaster made a motion to accept the budget. JC Fischer seconded and the motion carried. The 2005 budget was accepted.

Old Business

The snack list for 2005 is posted in the kitchen.

The contract for the 2005 Train Show has been executed.

Mike Cleveland discussed clinic development. He mentioned the possibility of needing a small amount of funds from time to time for operation. The members agreed to consider on a case-by-case basis.

Dan Ladd presented proposed costs for completion of CentraMod display signs. Bob Alston asked to present an alternative at the next meeting.

A rather impromptu discussion of future meetings for business and run dates began, and whether to have two Saturday meetings and mix in the business meeting. Betty asked that we include cleaning the depot during one of the meetings. Consensus seemed to settle on the first Saturday as a good day for the business meeting. Bob Alston made a motion to designate the first Saturday of each month at 1 PM as the business meeting followed by cleaning and a work session. The third Saturday of each month would be for the presentation of clinics and to have open run sessions for the public. Snacks will be served on Run Day. Craig Lancaster seconded and the motion carried. This schedule will start with the March business meeting at 1 PM on March 5th and Run Day on March 19th.

New Business

JC Fischer has a list of his books, posted with Dieter, for loan to members. The museum also has blueprints for Texas railroads and a large color print of the Temple yard, circa 1948. If there is enough membership interest, we will check out the cost of printing copies.

It was discussed placing flyers at regional train shows. If you are going to a train show, take some flyers to hand out.

Lyle Benson, of Georgetown, donated many boxcars in HO Scale to the club. There were all Texas & Pacific with no duplicate numbers.

The meeting adjourned at 12:20 PM.

Note

Business meetings will be held at 1 PM on the first Saturday of the month; Run Days on the third Saturday

The meeting was called to order on January 15th by Club President Ron Miller.

No copies of the November meeting minutes were available.

The Treasurer Report was unavailable due to Treasurer illness.

Old Business

Ron reported to the club that he had awarded Ernie Hansberry his plaque. The club received the folloing letter from Ernie:

TEXAS ELECTRIC RAILROAD
FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76116

HO SCALE, WE GO WHERE THE BIGGER BOYS CAN’T
Soon to be grading the ROW and laying the track

CENTRA-MOD RR CLUB:

Thank you so much for the award. There are many who certainly deserve it more. I accept it with much humility and pride; proud of the work that has been accomplished mostly by all of you. I envision our RR will someday rival Jolm Allen’s “Gorre & Daphetid”, which exists only in photographs.

Again, thank you so much – it was a wonderful surprise.

Sincerely,

Ernie Hansbearry
Chief Gandy Dancer

New Business

The refreshment list for 2005 was made available for sign-up. Members were reminded that it is SNACKS only.

Remember that club dues are now being accepted for this next year.

Dieter Hierzig has completed the library inventory and catalog for finding magazine issues and articles. He requested that these materials not leave the building.

A motion was made by Bill Lancaster for Train Show table prices to be increased to $30.00 per table. Those vendors that sign-up for tables and pay at the Show will receive a 10% discount on the regular table rate. The motion was seconded by Ed Neill and carried.

A motion was made by Mike Cleveland to form a committee to develop clinics to advance the hobby. The motion was seconded by Bill Lancaster and carried. Mike Cleveland volunteered to be co-coordinator for the clinics.

Discussion was opened about adding another run day, setting dates for business/work days, clinic/run days, or leaving things as is. A motion was made by Ed Neill to have a business Meeting at 11:00 AM followed by Run Day at 1:00 PM on February 19th as a trial for possible change to the current schedule of events. The motion was seconded by Ed Underwood and carried.

Dan Ladd was asked to investigate the purchase of possibly two CentraMod signs for display.

Members were reminded that if they visited other train shows to please pick up flyers for the Temple Model Train Show and place those at the other show registration tables.

Members were remined to be sure and check the lock and key as you enter and exit. It can be a little tricky and should be checked by everyone entering or leaving while using a key.

News was shared that member Buddy Burke had reportedly had a heart attack and was doing okay.

Sadly, we learned of the passing of Nita Moore.

The meeting was adjourned by the President.

The club membership converged on the ATSF Depot on Friday, December 10th for a Christmas Dinner and gift exchange. Before dinner, Ron Miller requested that the January 2005 meeting be rescheduled for Saturday, January 15th. A large portion of the membership will be participating in the Waco Train Show January 7-9.

A motion to that effect was made and seconded, and carried by the membership. The first meeting for 2005 will be conducted at approximately 11 AM before commencing Run Day on January 15th.

During dinner, Life Memberships were presented to Ernie Hansbearry and Howard Bell for their years of dedication to Centra Mod.

The meeting was called to order on October 1st at 7:07 PM by Club Vice President Earl Blanchette. The next business meeting will be November 5th and the next Run Day is October 16th.

The minutes for September were introduced. Bill Lancaster made a motion to accept as presented and was seconded by Ed Underwood. The motion carried to accept the minutes as presented.

The Treasurer’s Report was submitted. The report was accepted by Earl Blanchette.

Old Business

Bill Lancaster reported on the Train Show. The raffle layout and Amtrak tickets have been picked up. The recipients were most appreciative. Thanks to Agent Dan and Amtrak! Betty ran through additional details of the show. Bill suggested we consider raising the honorarium for the layout exhibitors. Betty suggested raising the table rent by $5. Mike Ross suggested that these items be submitted for consideration by the Budget Committee.

Betty received the contract from the Convention Center for next year’s show. Joe Teakell made a motion to allow Betty to sign the contract and Bill Lancaster seconded. The motion carried. The show is scheduled September 17-18, 2005.

Pictures and a complete inventory of the layout currently occupying space in Bill Lancaster’s garage and up for bids were available for viewing after the meeting. Bids are due NLT October 15th.

New Business

A nominating committee consisting of Bill Lancaster (N), Dan Ladd (HO), Mort Benjamin (Lionel), and chaired by Earl Blanchette will prepare a slate for next year’s officers. If you aspire to office, please see one of these members.

Dan and Cecilia Ladd ask that you RSVP for the Christmas Party by December 3rd.

Dieter Hiersig submitted an inventory of items available in the club library. This has been a tedious task and he has done an outstanding job.

Nathan Vanaman donated a remote power unit to the Temple Historical Layout.

There meeting was adjourned at 8:12 PM.