04/06/10

Omaha N-Trak

Meeting Minutes

Opening:

The regular meeting of Omaha N-Trak was called to order at 2:00 PM on 9 November, 2008 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 gave the report.

D.        Open Issues

Lack of participation for one day shows.  Only a few people showed up to run trains at the GOSOME show.  Please be mindful of this in the future.  We may possibly have sign up sheets for running times going forward?

E.         New Business

Three Shows coming up

1) UP Museum Holiday Show.  Times will be posted on the website.  Tentatively set up 12/19, run 12/20, 23, 26, 27, 30, ½, run and tear down 1/3.  (Richard please advise any changes, Thanks) Please email Scott if you can bring a module, what times you can operate, and if you will be there for set up and or tear down.

2) Great Train Expo will be January 31^st and Feb 1^st.  They have acknowledged our request to participate, size 20 x 40, and will confirm our request just before the show.

3) NMRA Burke show will be April 25^th.  Our commitment is pending.  Will advise asap.

Other New Business

John suggested we paint both sides of the backdrops.  Ely will check for paint.  The next meeting will be a work session for painting backdrops.  12/6 there will be an optional breakfast meeting at the Village Inn, off 72^nd and Giles, at 8:30.  The actual work session will begin at 1000 in Harvey’s garage.

Scott suggested we purchase a new bus for DCC operation for a second line.  Total cost will be $180.  The 3 Lenz XPA’s and phones will cost $60 each.  This was voted on and approved.

Scott suggested a committee look into the future of the homogenous plan.

Harvey said we could have a work session at his house some time to rebuild the corner modules.  John is retiring soon, congratulations sir, and he volunteered to help as well. 

Adjournment:

Meeting was adjourned at 4:00 PM by Scott Crites.  The next general meeting will be held at 2:pm on 18 January, 2009 at Harvey Swanger’s.  However, there is the sky board work session 12/6, see above, and the UP show in between. 

Minutes submitted by:   Peter Todd, Secretary

Approved by:   Scott Crites, President