January 2009 Meeting Minutes
I. Call to order
President Frank Schneider called to order the regular meeting of the Garfield Clarendon Model Railroad Club at 8:45 on January 2nd, 2009.
II. Members Present
Frank, Eric, Bob L., Bob J., Terry I, Terry II, Jack, Dave L., John M., Charles, Bob J., Pat, John O’Connel, Rene R.
III. Approval of minutes from last meeting
Eric Lanzl read the minutes from the last meeting. The minutes were approved as read.
IV. Treasurer’s Report The treasurers report was read
V. Layout
No report
VI. Electrical and Computer
All turnouts work in Summit. A few feeders are still needed in the west end of Summit. Bob L. will take care of installing them.
VII. Old Business
a). Parking cards are due. Any changes should be submitted to Beverly as soon as possible. The old cards expire on January 16th.
b). Frank put the items from the last layout planning meeting on the wall and encouraged members to sign up for work on those items. For suggestions on how to complete the work, ask Frank or Jim. Any additional items or omitted items can be added to the list. There will be a formal operating session at the end of January and members need to sign up for train types and talk to Frank about the types of trains needed for the op session.
VIII. New Business
a). Nominations for Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer are needed. Frank nominated Dave L. for president, and Frank was suggested for a third term. The club constitution needs to be studied to determine if this is possible. Vice Presidential nomination: Charles, Treasurer: Beverly, Secretary: Eric. Trustees currently are, John, Charles, and Dave L. Members tried to nominate Terry I and Terry II for offices. The Sergeant at Arms is Bob L.
b). The web site needs updating. Terry requested pictures and other content for the web site. Decision was made to post meeting minutes on the web site.
c). Second reading of the application for membership for Fred, Cathy, Frederick Van Dorpe. The first reading for Rene and Jose Romano
IX. Adjournment
Frank Schneider adjourned the meeting at 9:00 PM.
Minutes submitted by: Eric Lanzl
