11/11/08

Omaha N-Trak

Meeting Minutes

Opening:

The regular meeting of Omaha N-Trak was called to order at 4:00 PM on 23 September, 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

- We will not be participating in the Fall GOSOME show in Council Bluffs.  We did not have enough people for a quorum at this months meeting.  We need to focus on getting our modules ready for the UP museum show.

-Harvey brought up that it would be nice to get some workshops going.  We can discuss this further at next meeting when more are present.

-Richard proposed standard backdrops of 8-14 inches.  Dave recommended painting both   sides.  12 inches was thought to be a compromise between scenery and being able to reach over and operate from inside.

-Dave mentioned that his wife Marcie would be willing to make a case for club backdrops.  We would just have to provide the material.

-Dave said he will look into some material and costs for unifying backdrops.

-We would like October’s meeting  will focus on  club standards.

E.         New Business

-Richard informed us that the UP museum welcomes us back for the Christmas show.  The show dates are December 26, 27, 28, and 29^th.  Set up is most likely the 22 and take down would be the 29.  Times are still pending.

-Scott brought in an article, from RMC, about the Four County Society of Model Engineers.  He made copies for all.  We discussed some of the issues they faced in defining their club.  Scott volunteered to purchase their DVD.  He and Harvey will review it and see if the material could help our club develop standards.

-Ely proposed certifying modules for the UP show.  This could take place at the November meeting.  Harvey and Ely would get to get together on this.  We could all pitch in and resolve track and electrical issues.

-Ely suggested buying a club trailer to carry and store club modules in.  Since we purchased DCC this year we would have to wait until next year to consider.

-Some talk of fund raising went with the above suggestion.  Dave offered a ‘wheel set jar’.  Guess how many wheel sets and win a gift certificate.  Also, when people enter we put them on an email list of events.  This was one suggestion.  We can discuss further next month.  Please bring your ideas.

Adjournment:

Meeting was adjourned at 5:30 PM by Scott Crites.  The next general meeting will be held at 2:00 PM on October 21, 2007 at Harvey Swanger’s.

Minutes submitted by:   Peter Todd, Secretary

 Approved by:                           Scott Crites, President