03/10/08

Omaha N-Trak

Meeting Minutes

Opening:

The regular meeting of Omaha N-Trak was called to order at 2:00 PM on 22 April, 2007 at Harvey Swangers by Scott Crites, President.

Present:

A.        Approval of Agenda

The agenda was unanimously approved as distributed.

B.        Approval of Minutes

The minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously approved as distributed.

C.                 Treasurers Report

Richard Ralston reported:

D.        Open Issues

As approved at the March 4^th meeting the clubs official website has been established.  You may now enter www.omahantrak.org to find meeting dates and information.  Also the site will be found when using search engines and links will be established with N-Trak and other organizations.  Any ideas or posting should be sent to Scott.

Ely Yount discussed his ideas for module standards.  He will bring an updated list to the next meeting.

Stan Crites shared with the group some of the enhanced capabilities of using DCC.  Stan and Dave Mrsny will obtain the cost of the three popular systems for the next meeting.

As was discussed at the March meeting the position of Road Superintendent is open and needed.  Harvey Swanger volunteered and was elected.  Harvey’s new role opened up the Secretary position and Peter Todd volunteered and was elected.  Both will serve two year terms.

E.         New Business

Dave Mrsny created a new standards gauge for positioning track on modules.  The gauge contains the settings for track set backs, correct center-point spacing between tracks and correct start point from the module end.

Scott Crites shared with the group a mock up of the Power Pole connectors.  The connectors may used to replace the Cinch-Jones connectors which are becoming harder to find.

Richard Ralston introduced the UP Mueseum may be interested in having us set up for a two day show in conjunction with their current display on Presidential Trains.  Richard will obtain dates and present at the next meeting.

Francis McGovern demonstrated a new method for making trees utilizing Candy Tuff.  The product is used by florist and is available at Hobby Lobby.

Adjournment:

Meeting was adjourned at 3:45 PM by Scott Crites.  The next general meeting will be held at 2:00 PM on May 22, 2007 at Harvey Swanger’s.

Minutes submitted by:   Harvey Swanger, Secretary

Approved by:                           Scott Crites, President