SHMRRC Minutes for the Monthly Meeting
Date: January 31, 2023
The meeting was held at Mt. Lebanon United Lutheran Church, President Jeff
Graybill presiding.
Attendees: Scale: Module:
Jeff Graybill, President HO, N Large Corner
Warren Ashbrook, Vice President
Dave Bodnar, Treasurer G, O, HO 8ft.
Rich Aubel, Secretary (not attending) HO 8ft.
Dave Tepe 4ft.
Dave Murphy HO Small Corner
Dave Maynard G, HO 8ft.
Paul Kwiecinski O
Dale Vilsack HO, N (T-track) Large & Small Corners
David Damp O, HO
Vince Lilja HO 2 - 4ft.
John Kolonay O
Bill Davies O
J.R. Kolmer O, HO
Liz Kolmer O, HO
Wyatt Holliday HO
Presidents Report:
Election of Officers: All Officers, listed above, were re-elected unanimously
including Rich Aubel as Secretary who could not attend.
Dues: A vote was taken to keep the Dues at $35 a year for members who want
voting rights and to run trains at our Shows. Dues were collected and can be
paid at any future meeting.
Mt. Lebanon Show: This show was held on Saturday Dec. 10, 2022 from 10AM to 4PM
since Light Up Night was cancelled. Attendance was good but not as good as past
Light Up Nights. Many of the local merchants seemed to like the Saturday event.
Many of our Members would prefer the event be held prior to Thanksgiving because
the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas, especially the weekends are very
busy for everyone.
Locomotion Weekend: We were told that the attendance was the largest in the past
three years. Everyone enjoyed the show. The locked doors during set up were an
annoyance. It was noted that there were several rear-end collisions. Jeff
suggested that we might need to review our rules for running trains.
Anderson Power Pole Connectors: Our new standard for DCC module connectors are
the Anderson Power Pole Connectors. All our modules should convert to this
standard.
Code 83 Track: The difference widths of Code 83 track was discussed. Although we
have the Free Mo standard of Code 83 track for our Club. The Club does not
specify a standard track manufacture so the widths of the track may vary.
Walthers Code 83 track joiners was suggested as working well when joining our
modules.
Scott Township Show: The dates and times for the Show are Friday, March 3, 2023
from 5PM to 8PM and Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 12 Noon to 5PM. We will be in
the Scoot Twp. Community Room at 2 Park Drive Carnegie, PA. 15106, (off of
Lindsay Road behind the pool).
SET UP: We have the room on Thursday March 2 but that appeared to be a problem
for several of the members so the alternative will be to set up on Friday from
10AM to 4PM to be ready for the Show at 5PM. We will determine when everyone can
arrive at our February meeting.
Module Adoption: We have a couple of modules changing hands and possibly being
retired. Paul has given his modules to Vince. John Kolonay will take Dale’s
small corner home after the Scott Show. Dave Tepe will bring his module to the
Scott Show but would like someone else to take it home. Dave Bodnar may be
retiring his module. Dave Murphy is concerned about what modules will be
available for the Scott Twp. Show and what arrangement we will be able to
display. We will have to determine the arrangement at the February meeting since
the Show will be the Friday and Saturday following the meeting.
Treasurers Report:
It is the same as last month. The total in the Treasury is $4,882.25 which
includes $4,422.25 in the bank and $460 cash on hand. Some dues were collected
and will be reported at the next meeting.
Program:
The water presentation was delayed to next meeting because Rich could not
attend. Warren suggested, since we have many new members that we go around the
room and introduce ourselves and tell a little about our interest in trains and
what we hope to get from the Club meetings. As part of that, I included the
Scale column above showing the interests of our members. It was nice to hear
from everyone and hear a little of everyone’s background, we should do that
again in maybe six months. It is a good way to get to know each other. It was
suggested that we get name tags for the meetings.
Next Meeting:
The next SHMRRC meeting will be at the Mt. Lebanon United Lutheran Church at
7:00 pm on February 28, 2023
Minutes by Dave Murphy, Fill in Secretary - send any corrections to me.