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| 26th Year | Issue #199 | December 2000 | Published by B.S.G |
Sunday, December 3, 2000
Roy Meissner's,
Merton, WI
G. Children. A. Doty, D. Goeke, D. Goeke, D. Kloes, J. Lebovitz, J. Madden, J. Maslowski, M. McGrath, R. Meissner, B. Mosher, B. Nelson, C. Porter, A. Pratt, R. Puls, D. Sengenberger, R. Schlicht, R. Shimon, D. Smukowski, J. Starosta, J. Young. (21)
a) Swap Meet Hall Rental
$790.46
b) Swap Meet Supplies
$27.90
c) Swap Meet Journal Ad
$50.86
d) Memorial for Art Curren
$25.00
e) Club Module Supplies
$133.77
f) S-Fest Expenses to Date
$27,551.04
A breakdown of S-Fest Expenses will be given at general meetings. The final report, when completed, will not be published in the newsletters. For those members, who are interested in the completed figures, they will be made available, only at general meetings, upon request.
Dave Smilkowski
opened the general business meeting. Dave thanked all of those who helped out at this years Fall S-Pest, particularly Katie and Roy Meissner. We can't forget the job that Mac McGrath did putting it all together. Our club has received many positive comments and letters from the other participating S-Fest sponsoring clubs. We greatly appreciate their comments and thank them for their assistance with this years event.Dave also gave a brief report on some of the post S-Fest activities and general cleanup items.
Art Doty said that he did not have a report to give. This in itself is noteworthy.
Jeff Young gave the treasures report. Outgoing expenses are noted in the newsletters. All other figures are reported at the general meetings.
It is also the time of the year for our Christmas donations. The motion was passed, to once again send to the organizations, that we have in the past. Food For Families, Salvation Army and Toys For Tots.
A brief discussion followed on the planned model railroad layout for the Veteran's Center. This project is being headed up by Dave Koehier. It was decided that we will have to see a proposal and a firm list other participating sponsors, before we commit financially to this project.
Dick Kloes reported that a friend of model railroaders had recently passed away. Art Curren was an employee of Kalmbach Publishing for many years. He was
also a very innovative kit basher and wrote many articles for MR, CTT and Railroad Model Craftsman. He was in attendance at many of our swaps and gave clinics at many other shows, including past S-Fests. Dick gave reports on other model railroading activities in the area.
Ron Schlicht gave a report on this years Trainfest 2000. We had plenty of help for setup and plenty for breakdown. We still need help to man the outside of the layout on Saturdays and Sundays. We have already received our application for next years show which will be held November 10th & 11th.
Mad City Model Railroad Show will be held February 17 & 18. The difference this year, from other years, is that setup will be permitted on Friday, February 16 from noon to 10:00 PM. Please contact Ron Schlicht if you plan on attending. At the next meeting I will finalize the list of those making the trip. and will try to get as many passes as possible. I will be taxing the final list the following day.
The Election of Officers for the year 2001 took place. The election results are as follows:
President
Dave Smukowski
Vice President
Jeff Madden
Treasurer
Jeff Young
Secretary/Editor
Ron Schlicht
Director
Steve Jones
I thought about a ton of election jokes for the newsletter,
but I heard more than enough about this years democratic process. Our ballots
were handled in a more professional manner, in spite of the beer stains.
With the potential of gaining more new members, we may have to visit our
prerequisites for acceptance. We don't have to be fanatics for rules and
parliamentary procedure, but we have to at least know who our members are. It
used to be mandatory to attend a meeting before acceptance. This may not always
be possible, however I never miss a meeting, and there are members that I have
never met, and have no idea who they are. Maybe a sponsorship program, or a
letter from the applicant, could suffice-in some instances.
That membership card that you receive each year, is more than just a another
meaningless piece of paper. It acts as your dues paid receipt and can get you
merchandise discounts at participating hobby shops such as Dreamers and
Greenfield News and Hobby. In my case, within a year, I've gotten my dues back
through the discounts. You also get into the BSG swap meets for free. In
addition, you receive this humble newsletter a few times a year. Use the card.
It's not American Express or Mastercard, but it's not as worthless as you think
it is.
Chuck Porter gave a report on some new S Gauge products that will be
released in the near future. He also mentioned that any of you that are
interested in the club shirts and caps, we will address future orders the first
thing in the Fall.
Art Doty said that he did not have a report to give, but he went back on
his word, and reported on some events that he will be attending this Winter. A
meeting without a report from Art Doty is a meeting that Art doesn't attend. I
know that I'll pay for this comment. If he knows that he is going to miss a
meeting, he will send a courier, Federal Express, the pony express, (which is
actually his mail man), or just send Truman Garrett.
The meeting was adjourned. Another relatively short meeting, this amounts to two
in a row.
Sunday, January 14, 2001
1:30 PM
Location:
Gary Children's
2135 South 95th
West Allis, WI
Phone: (414) 327-1666
January 14 - Gary Children
February 25 - Brad nelson
March 25 - Steve Jones
April - ???
Call Ron Schlicht, If you wish to host a General Meeting.
Main criteria for hosting a meeting Not on a swap meet Sunday,
Weekdays permissible.
Saturdays do not exist.
Badgerland Train Trade Show
Lionel Swap Meets
Knights of Columbus Hall
1800 South 92nd St.
West Allis
9:00 A.M. To 12:30 P.M.
January 21
February 18
March 18
Lionel Club Open House
April 7th & 8th
April 22
September 16
October 21
November 18
Lionel Club Open House
November 24th & 25th
December 16
Tri-City Train Show
South Hills Country Club
|3047 Hwy. 41 (I-94) E. Frontage Rd.
8:00 A.M. To 12:00 P.M.
January 7
February 4
March 4
October 7
November 4
December 2
2002
January 6
February 3
March 3
Wise Division Meets
Locations for Events Vary
Meets usually open at 12:30 PM
Midway Motor Lodge
Airport
January 21
February 11
Traintime 2001 MSOE
March 4
Midway Motor Lodge
Airport
April 22
Annual Bus Trip
May 6
Great Midwest Train Show
DuPage County Fairgrounds
Wheaton, IL
10 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
January 14
February 11
March 11
April 8
May 8
June 3
Our last meeting was hosted by Roy Meissner. Actually the
December meeting amounts to a Christmas party. This means Roy and his-wife were,
more or less besieged upon. There was food everywhere including the front of
Badgerland S Gangers' shirts. It appears to be a pure coincidence that this
meeting is always has the highest attendance. This is also the day of the
election of officers, and I'm sure that the patriotic duty of our members, has a
lot to do with the turnout. But then there are members who will come running, at
the sheer mentions of free bread crusts.
In the event some of you didn't notice, the last newsletter, was the first one
that contained our new version of the club mascot, what ever his name is. In
addition, in the event that you haven't noticed, this newsletter has somewhat of
a new look. The newer look has nothing to do with cosmetics, it's just easier to
edit. My Mac lisi has it's limitations.
Charles "Chuck" Zehner Jr. passed away Saturday, December 2, 2000. If you don't know who Chuck was, that was your misfortune. Not only was he the creator of PBS's Track Ahead, but a friend to all of those that he came in contact with. There is not an aspect of railroading that wasn't involved in. If you were a model railroader, an artist, an engineer, conductor, worked in a museum, or had anything to do with railed transportation, you probably met Chuck. He was also a fine modeler in his own respect. He specialized in number I gauge circuses. There will be many accolades given to him, I don't have the literary prowess to fully make my readers truly appreciate all that Chuck accomplished in his time with us. The main thing that I can say, is that he was a friend, a very special friend, a friend to me, a friend to all. He will be greatly missed.
Some of us who hosted an open house for the layout tour, are
very appreciative of the feedback that we have received. The letters, the
e-mails the phone calls are all just great. Our layouts are things to be shared,
that's the fun of it all.
The demand for the 25th Annual SFest car highly exceeded our expectations. There
were members who purchased more than one car. This was done for more than one
reason. Some like to run a string of like cars, some purchased extras to help
support our club. I purchased two cars, even though I only wanted one. Some of
our members are going to give up some of their extra cars. We are compiling a
list of those who ordered a car and had to be refunded. The list will be in the
order that they were received. We are looking for people who only wanted one
car, and the supply ran out. The cars will be sold at their original price.
There will be no attempt at "gouging". The only charge will be for
shipping. We feel sorry that
everyone could not get a car. We were unable to obtain more
cars from the supplier.
Any member who has a desire to have the club purchase their extras for this
purpose, please contact Roy Meissner. Roy is handling this task and is the
keeper of the official list.
None to report
Please send me your addresses at: rschlicht@ra.rockwell .corn The above is my work address. I do not have a home address.
The club needs the 15th Fall S-Fest patch to complete an
archive set. This is the 1990 State-Line with an 0-6-0 Engine on it.
OK, I sounded like an idiot in the for sale column staling that we were selling
the 15th patches. It was a typo error. It was right in the previous newsletter.
I only list items under "Wanted" for two or three newsletters.
Please contact me if you want a listing continued or it will be dropped.
The same goes for the "For Sale" column. Interested in swapping,
mention it. (Train Related Items Only)
Nothing to report at this time.
Our modular layout at Trainfest 2000 was the finest showing that we have ever had. "It can get better." There is plenty of room for improvement.
I have been giving new product reports in the last few newsletters. They are always positive. The last report was on a 12 piece figure set made by Rail King, an M.T.H. product. Since they are S Gauge, I
felt that they would appeal to our members. There was the promise of a subsequent Set #2, which I was anxiously awaiting. Well, they arrived. Now I've purchased a lot of little people in my day, and I consider myself well versed in the subject. Set #2 should have been more, than just a different color. Turn a head, change an arm position, do anything, but don't pass off Set #l as the new Set #2. I can always modify them a little. Needless to say, this product was the first disappointing review, that I've done in this column.
Article IV Dues, Income and Expenditures Section I
A. Dues Schedule
1. All dues are due by January 1.
2. Any member who fails to pay their dues within 30 days shall be notified by
mail (This amounts to the notice in the newsletter.) Any member not paid by
March I shall be dropped from membership.
B. Dues Rates
1. Participating members $20.00 per year.
2. Participating members under the age of 18- $5.00 per year.
3. Associate members, newsletter only with no voting rights $10.00 per year.
Make your check payable to:
Badgerland S Gangers
Send it to our Treasurer
Jeff Young
Until the next time. See Ya.
Ron Schlicht
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The views and opinions expressed in the Badgerland S
Gangers newsletter are those Badgerland S Gangers newsletter are those of
the editor, unless otherwise credited, and do not necessarily represent
that of the club, it's officers, directors, or the membership. |
The ties that bind
Kevin Harnack /Freeman Staff
David Nitsch of Plymouth looks over some of the trains he has for sale while his 4-year-old son, Grayson, sits on his lap during the Badgerland S Gaugers Train Trade Show at the Waukesha County Expo Center on Sunday. The group, which meets several times a year, is celebrating its 25th year.
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By BRIAN HUBER Freeman Staff |
"It's a collector's item," Laabs said.
"It was my older brother's, it got handed to me and now I am getting
him interested in it" |
merchandise, which organizer Dick Kloes said was larger
than the average turnout. Kloes said the swap meets began 23 years ago as
a way for hobbyists to sell excess parts and swap with other modelers; but
it has grown to where many dealers are selling more and more new items. |
Flyer is harder to Find. |
buy older cars he can cannibalize for parts to keep his
vintage prewar set running. "And it ain't cheap," he said.
Milwaukeean Dick Lyon. 31, stopped by to peek at newer pieces and was
looking to add to his model set, which he has had since boyhood. Lyon said
he got into model railroads with his father when he was young, and plans
on doing so with his children. Jennifer, 4, and Jake. 2. who for the First
time will see the train set put together this year for the holidays, the
beginnings of what Lyon hopes is a long road down the right track. |
Zehner launched show on trains
Zehner
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By AMY RABIDEAU SILVERS of the Journal Sentinel staff |
"Just Tracks" segments about the hobby. |
Mexico. The season's 13 shows will begin to air during
late fall of 2001, said Kay Tierney, publicist for Channels 10/36. Older
programs continue to be aired. |
performers. |
Officer's Listing:
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President Dave Smukowski 159 Cortland La. West Bend, WI 53095 (262) 675-2664 |
Vice-President Jeff Madden 438 Bron Derw Ct. Wales, WI 53183 (262) 968-3729 |
Teasurer Jeffrey Young |
Secretary/Editor Ron Schlicht |
Chuck Porter (01) - Mac McGrath (02) - Steve
Jones (03) - Trumann Garrett
Modular Layout Committee: Ron Schlicht - Chairman
Dick Kloes, Art Pratt, Jim Starosta, dave Smukowski.
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