Potomac Chapter National Railway Historical Society, Inc.
On October 3, directors approved a motion authorizing John Sery or Jerry Hott to procure the devices (Microphone, Amplifier and auxiliary cables) necessary for the PA System recommended by Carl Franz before the October 20th Chapter Meeting at a total price not to exceed $325.00.
Voting in favor of the motion: Gordy Bjoraker, Jerry Hott, Rick Davidson, Bill Hopkins, Jay Creswell, Marc Laborde, Bill Holdsworth
| Silver Spring B&O Station | |
| Present: | |
| Gordy Bjoraker, President Bill Holdsworth, Secretary Jay Creswell, Treasurer Rick Davidson, National Director |
Bob Cohen, Director at Large John Sery, Director at Large Jerry Hott, Director at Large Bill Hopkins, Director at Large |
| Absent: | |
| Marc Laborde, Vice President | |
President Gordy Bjoraker called the meeting to order at 8:07 p.m.
Directors discussed the banquet. They agreed to ask Frances Mohr and Phyllis Krochmal to organize the event in late March in the weeks preceding Easter. They felt that the chapter should celebrate its 40th anniversary at the banquet.
Directors approved a motion to cover the expenses of August Tieme, who will present the program at the October meeting, in keeping with the chapter bylaws. These could include one night’s hotel expenses and transportation expenses.
John Sery discussed equipment purchases. Jerry will ask Carl to bring a DVD player.
Bob Cohen reported that he and two members of the N&W Historical Society reviewed the Bob Flack slides on the Shenandoah Valley. They feel there is enough material for a book. Bob wants to contact the society concerning the joint publication of a book. He mentioned that the slides are starting to develop a mold problem.
Directors approved a motion to authorize Bob Cohen to contact the board of the N&W Historical Society concerning the joint publication of a book.
Rick Davidson reported that the national dues are increasing by $3. Renewal notices should be issued soon. The 2011 national convention will be held at Tacoma, WA.
Jerry Hott asked about the slide contest. Directors will await an indication from Alex on whether to continue the contest. They thought that the chapter should solicit a volunteer for run a digital photo contest, perhaps run a solicitation in the PRN.
Directors approved a motion to offer B&O Steam Finale Volume II to members at a cost of $10 each, with a maximum of 10 per member.
Directors discussed the possibility of donating to the Helmstetter fund.
Bill Hopkins raised the topic of creating a DVD or CD with Ara Mesrobian’s slide of the West Penn trolleys.
Jay Creswell would like authorization to use the check card association with the chapter’s bank account. He is finding that some businesses won’t accept the chapter’s checks. The check card could alleviate that problem.
Directors approved a motion to authorize the treasurer to use a check card to make payments on behalf of the chapter. He would not be authorized to use the card to withdraw cash.
Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad Preservation Society is having a reception for donors October 3 at Muddy Creek Forks.
Meeting adjourned at 10:12 p.m. Two eastbound trains passed during the meeting.
| Montgomery County Executive Office Building (Special) | |
| Present: | |
| Jerry Hott, Director at Large Bill Holdsworth, Secretary Rick Davidson, National Director |
Bob Cohen, Director at Large John Sery, Director at Large Bill Hopkins, Director at Large |
Directors approved a motion to authorize the expenditure of up to $200 to replace the audio equipment for the digital projector.
| Montgomery County Executive Office Building (Special) | |
| Present: | |
| Jerry Hott, Director at Large Bill Holdsworth, Secretary Jay Creswell, Treasurer Rick Davidson, National Director |
Bob Cohen, Director at Large John Sery, Director at Large Bill Hopkins, Director at Large |
Directors approved a motion to replace the August membership meeting with an informal gathering at the Gaithersburg train station and to suspend publication of the PRN for that month.
| Silver Spring B&O Station | |
| Present: | |
| Gordy Bjoraker, President Bill Holdsworth, Secretary Jay Creswell, Treasurer Rick Davidson, National Director |
Bob Cohen, Director at Large John Sery, Director at Large Bill Hopkins, Director at Large |
| Absent: | |
| Marc Laborde, Vice President | Jerry Hott, Director at Large |
President Gordy Bjoraker called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
Directors approved a motion to rent a 5x10 storage locker at East Frederick Self-Storage for $84 a month and move the contents of the Aspen Hill storage locker there.
Directors approved a motion to recommend to the membership that we begin to dispose of surplus books and magazines, by offering them for sale to the membership through the summer and then offering them to the public starting in the fall, or donating them to other preservation organizations. Surplus materials will be determined by the executive committee.
Jay Creswell distributed the treasurer’s report.
Meeting adjourned at 9:18 p.m.
Two eastbound trains passed during the meeting.
| Silver Spring B&O Station | |
| Present: | |
| Gordy Bjoraker, President Marc Laborde, Vice President Bill Holdsworth, Secretary Jay Creswell, Treasurer Rick Davidson, National Director |
Bob Cohen, Director at Large John Sery, Director at Large Jerry Hott, Director at Large Bill Hopkins, Director at Large |
| Absent: | |
President Gordy Bjoraker called the meeting to order at 8:08 p.m.
Rick Davidson reported that 93 members and 18 family members renewed. Nineteen regular members and one family members didn’t renew.
Board members approved a motion granting one year’s free membership to a chapter member receiving a 50-year pin or a 60-year pin. Members would receive the free membership only once in a lifetime.
Board members approved the chapter only membership of Alphonso Tate of Capitol Heights, MD.
Rick reported that he attended the national board of directors workshop in Philadelphia. He and other directors met with the organization handling the billing. The booklet for the Duluth convention should be published around April 1.
Rick said that he would try to put together a chart showing the membership trend over the last 10 years.
Jay gave the treasurer’s report, which included a list of the chapter’s investments and their rate of return.
Directors discussed the storage locker. Bob Cohen will look at a storage locker in Frederick to determine whether a 5x10 unit would hold the current contents. He will also determine the availability of lockers.
John Sery suggested that Bob contact the trolley museum to see whether they would have interest in the books and magazines.
Bill distributed copies of the minutes of previous meeting
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Two eastbound trains passed during the meeting.
