Potomac Chapter, National Railway Historical Society, Inc.
The chapter met using Zoom video conferencing software. Participation peaked at 29 Zoom logins. Secretary Bill Holdsworth called the meeting to order about 8:05 p.m.
Bill reported that the February meeting would held via Zoom and that Alex Koehler will provide the program.President Gordy Bjoraker gave an update on chapter business.
Jay Creswell said the renewal notices were mailed recently. He gave a brief treasurer's report. He said that the cash on hand was virtually unchanged from one year ago, but noted that we are liable for about a year's worth of unclaimed newsletter expense
Bill noted that four chapter members passed during 2024: Geoge Stant, Bill Hopkins, Rudy Volin and Ted Ackley.
For the program Jim Kleeman showed a series of images from his visits to the Missabe Iron Range over the last 25 years. He also included images taken by Rodney Peterson in 1957.
The meeting ended about 9:45 p.m.
The chapter met using Zoom video conferencing software. Participation peaked at 25 Zoom logins. Secretary Bill Holdsworth called the meeting to order about 8:05 p.m.
Bill reported that the March meeting would held in person in the Lecture Hall of the Council Office Building in Rockville. There will be a Zoom option.President Gordy Bjoraker gave an update on chapter business. The board of directors is improve backup coverage and eliminate single points of failure. Bill is exploring a spring event to celebrate Clay Moritz's 35 years as newsletter editor.
Jay Creswell fielded questions about renewal notices. A few members sent their checks to the wrong address. Bill will update the website to relect the correct address.
John Sery is exploring options for reviving the newsletter.
After the business meeting Alex Koehler gave a program entitled A Diversely Decorated Decade of Eastern Railroad Photography.
The program ended about 9:35 p.m.
Lecture Hall, Montgomery County Council Office Building
Vice President John Sery called the meeting to order at 8:03 p.m. In-person attendance was 13. Zoom participation peaked at 18 during the program.
Secretary Bill Holdsworth urged people to register for the Clay Moritz retirement lunch April 19 at the National Capital Trolley Museum.
Treasurer Jay Creswell gave a brief report. He said membership renewals have been strong.
For the program Bill Kalkman showed images from highlights from his recent trip to Australia.
The meeting ended about 9:45 p.m.
