Our thanks to Donna Grady for
setting this wonderful luncheon meeting.
Our
Thanks to Dr Mike for his
invocation and the setup of our group photo.
Attending were
Larry & Donna Grady, Dr Mike and Pat Lurakis, Anita Brown, John
Bair, Bob and Patti Moffit, Walt Steinle, Phil Hatrak,
Suzanne Cantanese, Lou Ricciardi, Alice Irizarry, Rick and Patti
Lewis, Brian
and Clair Steager (not shown), and Al and Bobbie Schmidt.
Short Business Meeting
President Lou Ricciardi
opened our business meeting with a welcome to everyone.
Treasurer’s report was given by Donna Grady and
announced that we have 24 families in our club.
Web Site report by Al Schmidt, it is continuing to
operate. A poll of those was that we all like the distribution of
photos and videos, so he will continue to do that.
Sunshine, Patti Moffat
reported that the cards send is back and she will be sending out
birthday cards.
Spring Activities:
A)A
question was raised about a Spring show at the Battleship. Al
reported that he had not heard anything from our contact, Jack
Willard, at the Battleship NJ. Al will send out a note to Jack, to
see what might be in their plans for the Spring.
B)Walt
Steinle reported that he has repaired both our mogul engines and
they run on a short test track, but he needs volunteers to do a full
run. Larry Grady and Al Schmidt agreed to do the test. Our heartfelt
Thanks to Walt for his repair of these engines (as well at the
Thomas engines in real time on the Battleship.
C)We have
dates for tow club meetings. The first is Saturday, April 23rd
at Brian and Clair Steager’s home at Green Planet. Al and Bobbie
Schmidt will host a meeting at their home on Saturday, May 14th,
the Saturday after Mother’s Day.
D)There
was some discussion about setting a tour later in the year. Some
ideas were: a tour Steam Museum at Auburn Heights, Black River and
Western rail trip, and the Wilmington & Western rail trip.
Next Meeting
Saturday, May 14th at
1 PM,
Bobbie and Al Schmidt’s
1106 Mercer Drive
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
If you plan on
going, please let Bobbie or Al know:
Please see our updated
director for their complete information.
Welcome to you both.
If you want to
order a club shirt or hat, please contact Donna Grady (856-745-5438)
deegee53@comcast.net
MEETINGS
& EVENTS IN 2022
January
Open for
Meeting
February
Open for
Meeting
March 19
Annual Luncheon,1PM
at Fred & Ethel's
April 24
Cancelled
May 14
Mtg @ the Schmidt’s
June
Open for
Meeting
June
Open House Tour
(TBD)
July
No Meeting
August
Open for
Meeting
September
Open for
Meeting
October
Open
for Meeting
November
Open for
Meeting
(Nominations)
December
OC Train Show 1st Weekend-Setup Fri./Battleship NJ Show
(TBD)
NOTES:
*Dates
are subject to change
Please Check for Updates
If you would like to
have a meeting in 2022 contact Al Schmidt. Dates can
be changed but we need to set up our schedule in order
to plan for shows etc. Contact: al.schmidt@verizon.net
or 856-672-0172
If you know someone
who would like to advertise in our newsletter, have them send their
business card (with a check for $25 which will cover their ad for
one year) to:
Al Schmidt 1106 Mercer Dr. Haddonfield, NJ 08033
We now have a business card
that we hand out to people who inquire about our club. Please pick
some up, if you can and hand them out to anyone who you think may
be interested.
South
Jersey GardenRailroad
Society
1106 Mercer Drive Haddonfield, NJ 08033
SOUTH
JERSEY EXPRESS .....
