Potomac Chapter, National Railway Historical Society, Inc.
Montgomery County Executive Office Building
Members enjoyed the holiday social. No business was conducted.
Carl Franz showed DVDs featuring winter steam events.
Montgomery County Executive Office Building
The meeting was called to order by Secretary Bill Holdsworth at 8:10 p.m. Attendance was 29.
Jay Creswell gave the treasurer's report, detailing the previous month's expenses.
John Morris reported that the nomination committee had assembled a slate of norminees for the coming year, which was:
There were no nominations from the floor. Members passed a motion to accept the slate by acclamation.
John reported on the trip to Perryville November 11 on MARC. Previous trips to Perryville were November 2008, June 2006 and August 2004.
Bill reminded attendees about the December holiday social, and that membership meetings will shift to the second Tuesday of the month for the first half of 2011.
The meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
After the intermission, Dick Wiersema presented a slide program railroads of southern Africa including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Kenya and Madagascar.
Montgomery County Executive Office Building
The meeting was called to order by President Gordy Bjoraker at 8:23 p.m. Attendance was 34.
Bill read the minutes of the September meeting.
Jay Creswell gave the treasurer's report, detailing the previous month's expenses. Jay reported that matching grant program raised $1,250 for the Ma&Pa Railway Preservation Society’s efforts to restore Locomotive 82 to operating condition. He said 21 members attended the joint picnic with the Washington chapter at Bowie..
John Morris discussed the planned trip to Perryville November 11 on MARC.
Bob Cohen reminded members that membership meetings will shift to the second Tuesday of the month for the first half of 2011.
Gordy announced that the chapter banquet will March 26.
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
After the intermission, attendees enjoyed Randy Anderson's two-screen program on the Potomac Valley Railroad.
Montgomery County Executive Office Building
The meeting was called to order by Secretary Bill Holdsworth at 8:10 p.m. Attendance was 40.
Bill reminded members about the joint picnic with the Washington Chapter from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. September 25 at Bowie. He also reminded members about the matching grant program for the Ma&Pa Railway Preservation Society’s efforts to restore Locomotive 82 to operating condition.
John Morris discussed the activity committee's planned trip to Perryville November 11 on MARC. John also gave an update on the nominating committee.
The meeting adjourned about 8:24 p.m.
After the intermission, attendees enjoyed Sandy Mitchell's digital image program on the ghost Railroads of Central Arizona
Montgomery County Executive Office Building
The meeting was called to order by President Gordy Bjoraker shortly after 8 p.m. Attendance was 36.
Bill Holdsworth read the minutes of the July meeting.
Jay Creswell gave the treasurer's report, detailing the previous month's expenses.
Jay reminded members about the joint picnic with the Washington Chapter from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. September 25 at Bowie. Attendees are asked to make cash contribution of $8 or bring a large side dish.
Jay also reminded members about the matching grant program for the Ma&Pa Railway Preservation Society’s efforts to restore Locomotive 82 to operating condition.
Rick Davidson reported that he had distributed anniversary pins to all members who reached major milestones in their NRHS memberships.
John Morris announced that the activity committee is planning a trip to Perryville November 11 on MARC, which has announced plans to run service that day. Interested members should contact John.
The meeting adjourned about 8:24 p.m.
After the intermission, attendees enjoyed Bill Kalkman's slide program, which featured a variety of locations and railroads.
Montgomery County Executive Office Building
The meeting was called to order by Secretary Bill Holdsworth at 8:13 p.m. Attendance was 32.
Bill Holdsworth read the minutes of the June meeting.
Jay Creswell gave the treasurer's report, detailing the previous month's expenses.
Members approved a motion to extend the deadline to September for the campaign to match member contributions for the Ma&Pa Railway Preservation Society’s efforts to restore Locomotive 82 to operating condition. It was approved with one dissenting vote.
Jay reminded members about the joint picnic with the Washington Chapter from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. September 25 at Bowie. Attendees are asked to make cash contribution of $8 or bring a side dish which will feed 25 people.
The meeting adjourned about 8:23 p.m.
After the intermission, attendees enjoyed members night presentations.
Montgomery County Executive Office Building
The meeting was called to order by President Gordy Bjoraker at 8:15 p.m. Attendance was 35.
Bill Holdsworth read the minutes of the May meeting.
Jay Creswell gave the treasurer's report, detailing the previous month's expenses. Jay reminded members about the joint picnic with the Washington Chapter September 25 at Bowie, and the matching grant program for the Ma&Pa Railway Preservation Society’s efforts to restore Locomotive 82.
Members voted for the grand prize winner in the chapter's digital photo contest.
The meeting adjourned about 8:27 p.m.
After the intermission, members viewed the winners in the chapter's digital photo contest. Charlie Plantholt presented program covering his travels in 2009.
Montgomery County Executive Office Building
The meeting was called to order by President Gordy Bjoraker at 8:09 p.m. Attendance was 28.
Bill Holdsworth read the minutes of the April meeting.
Jay Creswell gave the treasurer's report, detailing the previous month's expenses.
Gordy announced that the chapter will hold a joint picnic with the Washington Chapter September 25 at Bowie.
Members approved a $1,250 campaign to match member contributions for the Ma&Pa Railway Preservation Society’s efforts to restore Locomotive 82 to operating condition. Chapter will match member contributions dollar for dollar up to the $1,250 total. The deadline is the end of August.
The meeting adjourned about 8:28 p.m.
After the intermission, members participated in the chapter's digital photo contest.
Montgomery County Executive Office Building
The meeting was called to order by President Gordy Bjoraker at 8:04 p.m. Attendance was 36.
Bill Holdsworth read the minutes of the March meeting.
Jay Creswell gave the treasurer's report, detailing the previous month's expenses.
Gordy raised the issue of the chapter picnic. Directors are considering whether participate in a joint picnic with the Washington Chapter at Bowie, as opposed to the traditional event in Gaithersburg. He asked members for a show of hands expressing their preference.
The meeting adjourned about 8:20 p.m.
John Sery rminded members to submit their entries for the May digital photo contest.
After the intermission, Jim Roy presented a program of 3-D train images taken with special stereoscopic cameras and utilizing dual projection.
Montgomery County Executive Office Building
The meeting was called to order by President Gordy Bjoraker at 8:05 p.m. Attendance was 41.
Bill Holdsworth read the minutes of the February meeting.
Jay Creswell gave a summary of the treasurer's report.
Sydney Earle was presented with his 25-year pin.
The meeting adjourned about 8:22 p.m.
Fred Krochmal reminded members about the March 20 chapter banquet.
Nick Bass told members that the trip to the Bridgeview Bed and Breakfast in Marysville, PA fell through.
After the intermission, Ken Lehman presented a slide program about regional railroads.
Montgomery County Executive Office Building
The meeting was called to order by President Gordy Bjoraker at 8:15 p.m. Attendance was 31.
Bill Holdsworth read the minutes of the January meeting.
Jay Creswell gave the treasurer's report, detailing the previous month's expenses. He reported that the chapter has donated $250 to the Elkhorn City Railroad Museum.
Gordy reminded members about the March 20 chapter banquet, which will celebrate the chapter's 40th anniversary.
The meeting adjourned about 8:30 p.m.
Nick Bass told members that he has scheduled a trip to the Bridgeview Bed and Breakfast in Marysville, PA for the first weekend in May.
After the intermission, Randy Anderson presented a special two-projector, two-screen slide program on the history of the Cumberland Valley Railroad in Maryland.
Montgomery County Executive Office Building
The meeting was called to order by Secretary Bill Holdsworth at 8:10 p.m. Attendance was 32.
Bill Holdsworth read the minutes of the November meeting. Members approved the minutes as read.
Jay Creswell gave the treasurer's report, detailing the previous month's expenses.
Officers announced that the chapter banquet is scheduled for March 20 at the Amphora Restaurant in Herndon. The banquet will celebrate the chapter's 40th anniversary. Paul Dolkos, the chapter's first president, will be the speaker. Charter members will be invited to attend for free.
Rick Davidson reported on the most recent national directors meeting.
Bill announced that the chapter plans to hold a digital photo contest this spring, in lieu of the slide contest. The chapter may hold a slide contest in the fall.
The meeting adjourned about 8:30 p.m.
Nick Bass asked members whether they would be interested in a trip to the Bridgeview Bed and Breakfast in Marysville, PA in April.
After the intermission, members enjoyed a slide presentation by Alex Mayes on his trip to New Mexico.
