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Potomac Chapter, National Railway Historical Society, Inc.
Montgomery County Executive Office Building
The meeting was called to order by President Gordy Bjoraker at 8:11 p.m. Attendance was 37.
Bill Holdsworth read the minutes of the March meeting.
Jay Creswell gave the treasurer's report, detailing March expenses. Jay reported that he recently wrote a $1,000 check to the Maryland & Pennsylvania Railroad Preservation Society for $1,000. The chapter raised this money in 2005 to support the society's efforts to acquire and restore former Ma & Pa tool car #11.
Rick Davidson reported on the recent National Board meeting. The 2009 convention will be held July 20-25 at Orlando. The 2010 convention will be held June 22-26 in Scranton. About 600 people have registered for this year's convention at Fort Worth.
Rick reported that the chapter's membership renewal rate was about 90%, despite the national dues increase.
John Sery reported WETA-TV received a good response to its screening of the documentary, Next Stop Silver Spring.
The meeting adjourned about 8:30 p.m.
After the intermission members, voted for the grand prize in the annual slide contest.
Members enjoyed a film featuring the all-Alco Arkansas & Missouri Railroad, Alcos in the Ozarks.
Montgomery County Executive Office Building
The meeting was called to order by President Gordy Bjoraker at 8:08 p.m. Attendance was 41.
Bill Holdsworth read the minutes of the February meeting.
Jay Creswell gave the treasurer's report, detailing February expenses.
Gordy noted the recent screening of the documentary about the Silver Spring B&O station, Next Stop Silver Spring, on WETA-TV. He asked how many members would be interested in buying a copy. About 12-15 members raised their hands.
The meeting adjourned about 8:30 p.m.
Members discussed rail news.
After the intermission, they participated in the annual slide contest.
Montgomery County Executive Office Building
The meeting was called to order by President Gordy Bjoraker shortly after 8 p.m. Attendance was 52.
Bill Holdsworth read the minutes of the January meeting.
Jay Creswell gave the treasurer's report, detailing January expenses.
Rick Davidson reported on the recent national board meeting. The 2009 convention will be held at Orlando. The 2010 convention is scheduled for Scranton. The national organization has vacated its former offices. The film collection has been shipped to Easton, PA and the book library has been shipped to Connecticut.
Alex Mayes said that he had eight entrants for the March slide contest so far.
Gordy reminded members about the March 29 banquet.
John Sery reported on the premier of the documentary about the Silver Spring B&O station, Next Stop Silver Spring. The film is scheduled to show on WETA-TV March 9 at 8 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
After the intermission, members enjoyed films from the chapter's Bob Flack collection.
Montgomery County Executive Office Building
The meeting was called to order by President Gordy Bjoraker at 8:04 p.m. Attendance was 39.
Jay Creswell gave the treasurer's report, detailing December expenses. He reported that the chapter ran a deficit of $4,500 for 2007.
Alex Mayes reminded members about the March slide contest and urged them to submit their entries by the February membership meeting.
Members approved a motion to sponsor Nick Bass’ tuition at Railcamp.
Members recognized two officers for their long service to the chapter. Jay Creswell has completed his 20th year as treasurer. Jerry Hott is stepping down as national director after twenty-plus years in the job.
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
The Passenger Train Historical Society is planning a symposium to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the sleeping car. The event is scheduled for 2009 in the Pullman neighborhood of Chicago.
After the intermission, members enjoyed Jim Kleeman's three digital, multi-media programs, featuring Conrail, CSX in the 70s, and 2007 Montana activity.
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