Annual January meeting at the Lurakis'

Dr. Mike has been busy again upgrading his train layouts. The new layout in the kitchen has been on the back burner since Larry Paakh thought the Lurakis' kitchen was just waiting for an HO train to run along the top of the cabinets. Dr. Mike finally made it work with Pat's blessings. The bridges spanning doorways were designed and made of Plexiglas - a nice touch, you can view the under part of the train as it goes by. The G-scale basement back & forth layout was redesigned giving more track for a circus layout and circus train. The Brown's donated a large circus tent and a goody bag of circus animals, people, etc. Ham, turkey and the fixings brought by members was a great winter luncheon. Anita thanked the Lurakis' for their hospitality. Attending: Tom & Clare Ayers, Tom & Anita Brown, Larry & Donna Grady, Elaine Grindlinger, Rudy & Alice Irizarry, Bill Keller, Mike & Pat Lurakis, Mac & Ellyn McMullin, Bob & Patti Moffit, Larry Paakh, Joe & Darlene Profetto, Al & Bobbie Schmidt, Brian Steager and Ned Young.

Ned Young, past president officially installed Anita Brown as the 2012 President. The business meeting was conducted by Anita who thanked Bill Keller, Al Schmidt & Tom Brown for covering for Ned during his illness.
Treasurer's Report: Donna reported that all bills are paid. Bal. $3694.48

Old Business

Annual Luncheon. Donna Grady, coordinator contacted restaurants that members suggested. Fred & Ethel's, Renault Winery Brunch, Gourmet Italian, Smithville Inn Sun.Brunch. Motion was made to have our luncheon at Fred & Ethel's in Smithville on March 18th at 12:30pm. Seconded. Discussion - three choices of plated meals: with a vote of hands, Chicken Cordonbleu, Salmon and London broil were the choices - tossed salad and Apple Crisp for dessert. Vote taken, motion passed. Members will pay $20/couple and singles $10. The club will absorb other expenses. PLEASE NOTE: You must send Donna a check for your lunch with your choice or choices by March 1st. Thank you Donna for coordinating this event.

SHOWS FOR 2012
Thanks to Bob & Patti Moffit for coordinating shows for 2012.

Bob asks that you review the following approved shows and shows under discussion for 2012. More information will be available as we get closer to the dates. The Music Pier Show in Ocean City was a great success because we worked together and had a great time running trains. Schedule a time to help our Club continue to make every show a great success. Help is appreciated setting up or assisting with crowd control or helping with take down. The more help, less work and more fun.
Green Planet Nursery, Mullica Hill, Brian and Clair Steager. April 20-29. Brian is opening his 50x32' wide greenhouse to SJGRS and other clubs pending our Clubs needs and participation. A motion was made to participate in the train show at Green Planet. Seconded. Discussion followed. Brian will do the advertising and encourage children to come and bring their parents. He has also offered the club $300 for the two weekends or other times members would like to come by and run trains. Vote taken and motion passed. The club will set up layouts using either Larry's modules or tables with plywood. Bob will work with Brian and members who would like to help with set up (call or e-mail Bob if you are available to help) SJGRS will set up on Thursday April 19th. Patti will set up a Thomas display for the children similar to O.C. Brian would like workshops to interest visitors. Ex. Using Plants on the layout etc. If you would like to do a workshop contact Brian. Rudy Irizarry will be doing a workshop on making old fashioned street lights (G-scale). SJGRS members will cover both Saturdays (10am-4pm) followed by a business meeting on Sunday, April 29th at 1pm. Please plan to attend and help out.

Vineland Founders Day - May 17th set up May 18th 3 hour kids program, May 19th running trains all day - break down at end of day.

Historic Cold Spring Train Show - July TBA - Bob is working with the new coordinator and will form a committee to make a layout plan as the date gets closer.

Fly Fest, Cape May - September TBA. Bob will check with Fred Neal for details.

Ocean City Train Show - December - more later.

Shows under discussion - Cape May Zoo. Brian will follow up with director.
Haddon Heights - Larry Paakh spoke with councilwoman interested in train shows. Bill Keller & Al Schmidt will contact her. Richland
- Joe Profetto is checking possibilities.

Trips - Tom B. wrote a letter to Wilmington Western and has had no response. Motion was made to schedule a trip to WW in June, if possible, including stopping at the picnic ground. Seconded Discussion. Bus would have to be filled if we took that route and could cost us money. After information is collected, we can make final plans. The Brown's will again contact WW. Vote taken motion passed.

Joe Profetto will look into a trip to Lancaster possibly a fall trip.

NEXT BUSINESS MEETING

Febuary 19th - 1pm
Rudy & Alice Irizzary
239 Ridge Road
Browns Mills, NJ

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You must let the Irizarry's know if you are coming and if you will bring food.
rudyalice239@yahoo.com or (609)220-9882
Rudy will make his famous hotdogs

NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Bud Oncay was rushed to Emergency on Sunday - Please keep Bud & Cass in prayers

Al Schmidt has set up a face book page for SJGRS. If you join, information and photos will be ongoing.

Dave DeFoe has log cars for sell $25/ea. Interested contact Dave. They are stored at Larry Paakh's.

MacKenzie's & McMillian's volunteered at Longwood Gardens this fall. Thanks you for supporting SJGRS

DUES ARE DUE FOR 2012 - $15/yr/family due by January 30th.

50/50: Larry Paakh $33 - club $33. Other prizes were won.

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS

1st	Tom Ayers
10th	Donna Grady/Frank Sheridan
17th	Rudy Irizarry
18th	John D'Ambrosio
25th	Darlene Profetto

MEETINGS & EVENTS IN 2012


January 8th	Club Meeting @ Dr. Mike & Pat Lurakis
January 8th	Open House Frank Sheridan
February 19	Club Meeting Irizzary's
March 18 (12:30)	Annual Meeting & Luncheon (Fred & Ethels @ Smithville)
March 23rd & 24th	East Coast Large Scale Train Show - York PA
April 20 - 29	Show at Grenn Planet Nursery (Brian & Clair Steager) Club Meeting on the last day
May 6 - 12	BTO in Tampa, FL
May ??	Club Meeting Open
May 18 - 19	Founders Day - Vineland (Setup Starts @ 1 pm on the 17th) Joe Profetto**
June 9	Club Meeting Schmidt's
July ??	Club Meeting Open
July ??	Cold Spring Train Show
August ??	Club Meeting Open
August ??	Fly Fest- Cape May Airport
September ??	Club Meeting Open
October ??	Club Meeting Open
November ??	Club Meeting Open (Nominations Meeting)
November 30th	Setup for Ocean City Train Show (Start @ 2PM)
December 1st & 2nd	Ocean City Train Show (Tear Down @ 4PM on the 2nd)
December	Holiday Train Shows
NOTES:	Dates are subject to change Please Check for Updates PLEASE Check out months that list meetings and fill it in with a date. Let Anita know your date. Would you like to host a meeting in 2012? If so please contact Anita Brown with your date. Dates can be changed if necessary.* **Names listed with show dates are contact people, if you would like to participate.
ATTENTION - If you have any firm dates, for meetings or shows, please contact Anita B. as soon as possible. Thanks.

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