May 8, 2021 Attendees: Buzz Swett, Mike Lehman, Mark Schleeter, Larry Tschopp, Allen Byrne, Margaret Shearer, Terry Shearer, Bruce Backus, Thomas Northway Meeting was called to order at 1:07 pm. The current slate of officers were re-elected. Superintendent Mike Lehman Assistant Superintendent Larry Tschopp Chief Clerk/Pay Master Allen Byrne Mike re-appointed Buzz Swett and Mark Schleeter as Directors. Coordinators remain the same. Officer reports =============== Superindendent mentioned that COVID required the change to monthly meetings using zoom. The use of zoom has been successful, because of the opportunity it provided for some members to attend. Members agreed that the monthly meetings on zoom are beneficial, with op sessions and other social gatherings happening at other times. Mike has started Wednesday night ops and uses zoom to allow others to join in on discussions. The two modelling challenges were popular and members agree it should continue. Mike stated that the tenative date for the 2022 Train Show is March 26 and 27 with setup scheduled for the Friday night before. He will verify the date before the official mailings go out. Asst Superindendent had nothing to report on. Chief Clerk/Paymaster reported that those members sending out emails to members should remember to always BCC member addresses. The May end of fiscal year financials should be the same as the April financials except for an expected payment to the website hosting company, which will be drawn from the donor restricted fund. He also promised to donate next years costs as well. Final fiscal year account; Total: 1018.12 ITD: 518.12 LSTS: 500.00 Show discussions ================ tenative date is March 26 and 27, 2022. Setup will be the Friday night before, March 25. Advertising will begin in September. It was mentioned that electronic calendars and websites may have earlier deadlines. NMRA, MRH and Cowcatcher magazines should be contacted. Larry asked to be copied/emailed by any members who do any advertising contacts. Other Business ============== Allen montioned that the monthly meetings should continue on zoom every second saturday, Mike second. Motion passed. Mike motioned to close the meeting. Buzz second. Meeting adjourned at 1:42 pm.