December 20, 2016 - Meeting Summary
The San Diego S Gaugers held the December club meeting at our clubhouse (304 on the mall map) in Grossmont Center at 10:00am. Attendees were: Alex Sibbald, Ken Sadlock, Mike Forys, Mark Reinhard, Robert Graves, John Racey, Les Smith and Al Keil.
Introduction of new faces / Show and Tell:
Mark Reinhard brought in a large selection of S scale railroad cars and locomotives for sale. Alex Sibbald reported that East West Rail Service has posted photos of our Woody’s Lumber Yard on their website. It can be viewed at:
http://www.eastwestrailservice.com/woodys-lumber-yard-set/
Treasurer’s Report:
Bob Graves’ report stated that we received $326.10 from visitor donations in November.
Standards Report:
N/C.
Publicity Report:
N/C.
Old Business:
SDSG Website:
N/C.
PY3.5 (station expansion):
The module is ready for gluing down the track and the station platforms are in the works. (On hold)
T1 replacement frame:
The replacement frame is ready for track. (On hold)
New Gilbertown Modules:
One of the three new Gilbert Town modules has been installed on the main layout. One module is 95% complete and the third module is ready for track and #6 left hand turnout for the outside main. The 4th Module is due for updating in January 2017.
New Business:
Window Layout Success:
As of 12/17/2016 the window layout button has been pushed 3,193 times since our last meeting, 43,872 times since we installed it at Grossmont Center and 78,800 times since day one.
Future events:
The next meetings will be held on Tuesday January 17 when we will hold club elections. Members must be up to date with their dues in order to vote. The following meeting will be on Tuesday February 21, 2017. All meetings will be held at our Suite (304 on the mall map) in Grossmont Center at 10AM.
Additional Window layout:
The additional window layout is awaiting site preparation and Lego Museum input.
New Clinics:
Several previous suggestions for clinics were E unit repair/replace and locomotive motor replacement. Mike Forys offered to give a clinic on the club’s modular layout wiring.
NMRA membership information:
Mike Forys has finished soliciting latest NMRA membership data to submit to NMRA for 100% club. He is also perusing information concerning NMRA liability insurance for junior membership and community service personnel.
Potential expansion:
N/C.
Holiday Hours:
The clubhouse will be open to the public on 12/24/12 and 12/31/12 from 12 to 3PM. The clubhouse will be closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Mall Security:
The phone number for mall security is 619-954-6201 to be used in the case of unruly visitors.
Other Items:
Les Smith volunteered to be the new Publicity Person for SDSG. The new Publicity Person for the shopping center is Jessica Parise (jessica@teaminnovisionvom)
Meeting was adjourned at 11:25 AM.
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