May 24, 2011 - Meeting Summary

The San Diego S Gaugers held the May club meeting in our wonderful new clubhouse in Liberty Station. Attendees were: Mike Forys, Jim Patterson, Raulf Polichar, and Alex Sibbald.

Treasurer’s Report

Since Bob is on vacation, Mike handed out the treasurer’s report, which showed totals but no details. Included in the report was the total spent so far on improvements to the clubhouse.

By-Laws

Mike will draft an addition to the by-laws to include membership in NMRA as a requirement to joining the club in order that we qualify for the NMRA liability insurance.

Liberty Station

Our new clubhouse has been cleaned, painted and is ready for use. The electrical problem was traced to the A/C system and is being investigated by maintenance personnel. Future plans for the facility were discussed. Our immediate needs include chairs, bulletin board and curtains. Window display will be accomplished with American Models flex track donated by Raulf.

Sacramento X2011

Jim Patterson has volunteered to transport our modular layout to Sacramento and back.

The modules will be packed and loaded on the trailer on Saturday July 2; all available members are invited to participate. Mike and Alex have rugs available for packing. Anyone having packing blankets or other materials are encouraged to bring those items along.

Layout Items

Progress was made on the layout during several work sessions this week. Emphasis has been on track installation and realignment. Raulf is working on his turnouts at home. Because of the shortage of time available before the show, it was decided to install toggle switch control of the turnouts.

Next Meeting

Work sessions next week are scheduled for Wednesday June 1 and Friday June 3^rd from 10AM until 3 or 4 in the afternoon. Anyone who would like to work at times other that those listed should touch base with Mike. The June meeting will be held Saturday, June 25^th at 2PM at the clubhouse. The July Meeting is scheduled for Saturday July 16^th at the clubhouse preceding the Poway Station Show.

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