The meeting for August 2006 was called to order August 5th by Club President Earl Blanchette at 1 PM. The next business meeting will be September 2nd. The next run day is August 19th.

The minutes for July 2006 were presented; a motion was made by Joe Pyland to accept the minutes as read and was seconded by Troy Wolff. The motion passed.

The Treasurer’s report was submitted, read and accepted. As of today, we have sold 176 tables.

Due to his wife’s illness, Dr Vanaman will be unable to attend the show.

Old Business

A certificate of appreciation was presented to Darlene Vance who has made our club vests in the past by Earl and Betty. Letters of appreciation were also signed and mailed to Melody Locke and Rhoda Bolton for donating club name badges.

A clean-up session was scheduled prior to next month’s train show and everyone pitched in to pickup nails left over from the new roof located around the Depot.

The existing modules not claimed in the coming week will be moved and stored by Ron Miller and Mike Ross.

Ed Neill reported on the building renovation progress. Paneling and trim will be needed on the inside where two replacement windows have been installed. Some skirting also needs to be replace the overhang painted. Ed has a bid on the painting to be done.

New Business

It looks like mall space to show the raffle layout and sell tickets will be unavailable this year. Bill Lancaster will check into this as long as possible prior to the show.

Please contact Kennedy Gauger if you are interested in purchasing a quality shirt with the club logo and possibly your name. Cost is to be determined, but expected to be nominal.

Mike Cleveland reported on Train Show committee meeting.

The meeting adjourned at 2:05 PM

The meeting for July 2006 was called to order on July 1 by Club president Earl Blanchette at 1PM. The next run day is scheduled for July 15th and the next business meeting will be August 5th.

The minutes for May and June 2006 were presented; a motion was made by Bill Lancaster to accept the minutes as read and was seconded by Ed Neill. The motion passed.

The Treasurer’s report was submitted, read, and accepted. As of July 1st,  we have sold 158 tables for the September Train Show.

Old Business

Ed Neill reported on renovations to the depot. The building and contents insurance will increase. Ed has decided to have all of the rain gutters replaced with new aluminum gutters.  He has also decided to remove two doors from the north side of the building and replace them with windows similar to those being installed now. There will be no need to insulate as there is insulation in the baggage area now. We still need to replace two other doors and paint the overhead brackets, and locate more-efficient floor vents for the air conditioning.

We have acquired storage space at the KATY Depot.

A work day for clean-up prior to the September show will be scheduled.

New Business

The modules from the back room need to be moved to the storage area. They have not been used in over seven years and are in disrepair.

Dan Ladd reports it was never Pat Dye’s intention to schedule hand car operation on our meeting dates.

Neal Locke presented the work schedule for the Train Show. If you see any scheduling problems or conflicts, please contact him or Betty Neill.

Betty reported that Darlene Vance, who currently fabricates our vests, is now living in an assisted living center. It was suggested that a letter of appreciation be prepared and presented to her for her past efforts for the club. Earl Blanchette also suggested letters of appreciation be prepared for Melody Locke and Rhoda Bolton for their generous donation of the badges to the club.

The meeting adjourned at 2PM.

The meeting for June 2006 was called to order on June 3rd by Club President Earl Blanchette at 1 PM. The next business meeting will be July 1st and the next run day will be June 17th.

The minutes for May 2006 were not available to be read.

The Treasurer’s report for June was presented by Betty Neill. The report was accepted.

Old Business

The air conditioning now works and has been paid for in addition to the under floor insulation. The new windows are on order, as is the siding. They will hopefully all be installed by the next business meeting.

New Business

ID badges need to have pictures attached and should then be available for member use. They will then be found on the ID board in the waiting room.

The meeting was adjourned at 1:10 PM.

The meeting for May 2006 was called to order on May 5th by Club President Earl Blanchette at 1 PM. The next business meeting is scheduled for June 3rd and the next run day will be May 20th.

The minutes for April 2006 were introduced; motion to accept as read was made by Mike Cleveland, and seconded by Wiley Starnes. The motion passed.

The treasurer’s report for May 2006 was presented by Dan Ladd who explained the work about to be performed at the depot.  Dan explained that the Operating and Building Fund accounts will be combined to facilitate paying the depot renovation expenses.

Old Business

Kennedy Gauger requests that members use the Yahoo Group site, or it will be eliminated. Yahoo’s new policy is “No use, You lose”.

The funds solicitation letter was shared with the membership. If anyone knows of individuals, groups, businesses, and the like, who may wish to donate, please see Mike Cleveland.  Mike also reported that 149 tables for the Train Show were sold as of today’s meeting.

Earl also mentioned that a member’s commitment to purchasing $30 worth of pre-sale tickets to the Train Show is strictly voluntary.

New Business

Dan explained the proposed building expenses for the siding, windows, and HVAC system. Trim samples were available in the meeting room. A motion was made to proceed with all renovations as deemed appropriate and start work within the next two weeks. Joe Pyland seconded, and the motion carried.

Dan Ladd was appointed coordinator to work with Santa Fe Museum staff to see that they schedule their train festival either the weekend before or after our Train Show.

Joe Pyland requested two additional electrical outlets. Ed Neill will check with the contractor.

Noel Cowling needs volunteers to help with the push-carts. Please see him after the meeting.

Neil Locke presented a sample badge he intends to present to members for their personal use while at the Depot during Business and Run Days to help identify each of us. They will include names. We hope to have these in the next two weeks. They will be at no cost to members.

Joe Pyland will conduct a clinic on the application of dry transfer decals immediately following meeting.

Bob Alston mentioned that the National Model Railroading Lone Star Region convention is scheduled for 2007 in Round Rock at the Wingate Hotel Conference Room. Membership in the NMRA and LSR is required, but this will be a gala affair.

The meeting was called to order by Club President Earl Blanchette on April 1st at 1 PM.

The minutes for March were introduced; a motion to accept as read was made by Mike Cleveland and seconded by Earl Blanchette. The motion passed.

The Treasurer’s report was presented. As of this meeting, we have sold 120 tables for the 2006 Train Show. Betty Neill requested a meeting of the Finance Committee following adjournment.

Old Business

Kennedy read a draft letter for membership’s approval soliciting donations to the club.  Mike Cleveland explained a few points. Ed Neill and Ed Underwood added comments. Keith Hartberg suggested adding contributors’ names to the web site as recognition, subject to contributor’s concurrence. Mike Cleveland made a motion to publish the letter as drafted; Keith Hartberg seconded. The motion carried.

The Temple 125th Birthday bash is coming the weekend of April 8th & 9th. Pat Dye is still making changes to operation. The Carnival will open on Thursday. The Museum will open at 10 AM. The club can be open at any time. We have been requested to close at 4:30 PM on Saturday to support the scheduled band performance.

There will be no parking anywhere near the Depot during the weekend. Shuttle service will be provided from the Temple High School and Mayborn Center to the Santa Fe Depot parking lot every 20 minutes.

Keith Hartberg made a motion to change Run Day from the 3rd Saturday to the 2nd Saturday to coincide with the festivities. Howard Bell seconded and the motion carried. There will be a preliminary meeting at the ATSF Depot at 6:30 PM Thursday for planning.

Our deepest appreciation goes out to Mike and Laurie Cleveland for their generosity in allowing us to use their printer. It will be maintained in the file room. See Earl, Betty, or Bill Lancaster for key. Remember to post to the usage sheet.

Ed Neill gave a brief presentation on the Temple City Council’s unanimous approval of our request for a 15-year lease extension. Ed suggested acquiring tenant’s enhancement insurance through our insurance carrier for our protection at an additional annual cost.

Ed then explained our renovation priorities, as he sees them:

1. Install a new HVAC to the replace current system upstairs and possibly replace the downstairs system with the current model.
2. Refurbish the interior.
3. Replace windows.
4. Add insulation.

Ed made a motion to move ahead and authorize Club President Earl Blanchette to sign the authorization and lease agreement with City, to which Ed Underwood seconded. The motion carried.

New Business

School kids will be in the area Wednesday at 10 AM both at our Depot and the Museum.

The meeting adjourned at 2:05 PM.