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Summary notes from the latest club meeting are below. For the notes on earlier meetings, click on the year link in the list below and then select the month you're interested in.
October 21, 2025 - Meeting Summary
The San Diego S-Gaugers held the October club meeting at our clubhouse. Attendees were: Mike Forys, Ken Sadlock, Robert Graves, Scott Lewis, Raulf Polichar, Dave Posladek, Don Briggs, Jim Sloane, Dennis Denk, Craig Carlson, and Les Smith.
Introduction of New Faces / Show and Tell:
Ken showed a good looking, but not operating “O” gauge diesel engine from an “All Gauge” event freebee table. He also purchased an S Helper combo passenger car for $40. Bob said he has lots of cars for sale. He will send out lists of cars available from recent donations. A discussion was held on the repair on the lights on the layout and the florescent lights. Should get a bid on doing the repairs in stages. Someone from the All Gauge club is bringing in an engine today for repair.
Treasurer's Report:
Bob Graves reported that the club received $341.05 in visitor donations, $145.17 less than last month, and $66.22 above the average for September. $89.30 of these donations came from our Venmo account. We had 10 donations from 9 donors this month. In the 38 months we’ve had Venmo service, we have received $2830.86 in donations from 275 donors.
We received $1,684 worth of donated trains.
Other income included $11.48 savings account interest.
We sold $839.54 worth of donated trains at a profit of $252.29 over the $587.25 at which they were carried in inventory.
To date, we have received $10,607.22 from the sale of donated trains, $560.05 this year.
Expenses included $8.76 stamps, $1.00 for repair parts for donated trains, $2.00 for repair parts for equipment on the club’s layouts, $43.16 for Halloween candy, and $20.00 for window cleaning.
The result for the month is a net gain of $1,971.07.
Standards Report:
Buttons for window displays can be purchased at The Home Depot. Progress was made on the new window display. Continuing to work on the new turnout.
Publicity Report:
Les suggested a class/presentation/demonstration on how model trains work. He thought of putting a sign in the clubhouse for Tuesday at 2pm.
Library Report:
N/A
Window Layout Success and Visitor Attendance:
Mike Forys reported that between September 13, 2025 to October 18, 2025 the window buttons have been pushed 2,910 times. Window 1 = 1,287 times, Window 2 = 1,623.
Grossmont total (beginning Feb, 2016) = 361,805.
Day One total (beginning May, 2011) = 401,363.
Visitor total since February 1, 2016 = 108,984.
Old Business:
SDSG Website and Facebook:
Need to correct Halloween open hours to 1-5pm. Dave Posladek will make a correction to the Web Site calendar.
Liberty Loop Update:
The Liberty Loop window layout audio recording has been updated to play Halloween related sounds.
Window & Sn3 Layouts:
Peter’s layout (right window) is complete except for SDSG sign, far corner scenery, and provenance.
Front Wall Display:
The display currently has Scale Trains, should update to Christmas cars in November.
Lego Days:
The next Lego Build Day is October 25, 2025. Mike to verify they are coming.
Boxcar Wall Mural:
The mural is complete. It was noted the mural is 4/5 of prototype size.
Module Repair List:
Mike will update list
New Business:
Next Meetings:
Tuesday’s November 18th and December 16th 2025.
PY1 new business (Freight station) and new engine shed:
N/A
July 4th 2026:
Put on display January 2026.
Dave Posladek has printed objects and sent to his brother to be painted. The objects are: a telephone, the Capitol, a radio, Half Dome (Yosemite), Iwo Jima flag raising, Lincoln Statue, Mount Rushmore, Old Faithful Geyser (Yellowstone). Dave needs wheel sets with knuckle couplers.
Gilbert Engine Repair Clinic:
Running low on engines to repair.
Main Layout Expansion, new module progress:
The straight track roadbed is down, starting on the curved roadbed.
NMRA Layout Tour:
March 2026 Celebrating 10 years at this location. ????
Operating Hours:
Dale to start working on Saturday. This helps, but would like to have a 4th person.
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