AFSGSLA
Three local American Flyer model train enthusiasts founded the club in 1975. Since then the club has grown significantly, sponsored numerous public display layouts, and has epitomized its founding motto, "just for the fun of it!" The club's strength and vigor was demonstrated in 1995, 1999, 2003 and 2007 when it hosted the Annual Fall S Fest, the largest gathering of AF enthusiasts in the World.
Moe Berk, who has been the club's only coordinator since its founding more than three plus decades ago, attributes the clubs continued growth and success to its informality and adopted slogan, "no officers, no rules, no dues; no fooling!" The club is known nationwide for its "non-rules," which are as follows:
- No dues.
- No officers, officials, or official staff
- No constitution or by-laws.
- Operate on consensus; the majority rules, but the minority has to be able to go along with it or it just isn't done.
- Participation is essential; individual members perform various tasks.
- Club funds are generated from the fees collected from operating the club's layouts.
- Send newsletters to other clubs.
The AFSGSLA membership is open to all AF ‘S’ enthusiasts who are willing to actively participate. Merely contact any club member, express your interest, attend the next club meeting, and ... "YOU'RE A MEMBER!"
Macy's Great Train Window
The train window will be running starting Friday November 20th
Your help will be needed for maintaining its operation throughout the holidays. (Remember, this is how you pay your dues.) Contact Moe Berk / Barry Dolan for details.Next Meeting
Train Shows
Nov 28 & 29, 2009Great Train Expo - Collinsville, IL
10:00am At this time they only have room for the clubs double helix layout, your help will be needed for both set-up & take-down contact Barry Dolan for details
December 5, 2009TCA Show - Life Christian Center
9:00am At this time they want the clubs larger 12 x28 club layout, your help will be needed for both set-up & take-down contact Barry Dolan for details
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