Board members present:

Call to order: 1:15 PM by President Tom Paradis
Attendance: Directors: Tom Paradis, Jerry Snow, John Lovely and 6 members.

1) The club extended a "Big Boy" Thank You to Guy and Cindy Forsythe for hosting the meeting

2) New Members:
" Final application reading: Jim Tuck - Motion to accept passed unanimously

3) New Membership Cards (Thanks to Jerry and Curtis) are being prepared and will be distributed to members in good standing. The combination to the building will change the Tuesday night following this meeting, though the gate combination will remain the same.

4) Officer Reports (if applicable):

• Treasurer: Jerry Snow Report attached.Jerry noted that the expenses for the Riordan project are now allocated in the Projects account and the reimbursement is included in income.
• The club voted to authorize Treasurer, Jerry Snow to close the current bank accounts and open new accounts at Arizona State Savings and Credit Union. Signatures to the account shall be the Treasurer and two other Directors.
• Secretary: John Lovely - Commented that the filing system for important club documents needs to be improved. The new Secretary will take on this project.
• Fair Business Manager: Bruce Petrarca - no further report on the 2004 Fair. Guy Forsythe has volunteered to become the next Fair Business Manager.
• President: Tom Paradis: Relayed information from Wendell Goodwin, Trainmaster, that new switches still need to be installed on the Main Line. This project needs to be completed. Noted that Steve Scott has observed extra benchwork under the layout that can be removed to facilitate cleaning track and removing debris from train crashes. A new "safety net" system was discussed that would catch falling locos and rolling stock before hitting the pavement. Discussion followed and Steve was asked to submit formal project proposal so the specifics could be reviewed. Concept was generally accepted by the club.

5) Eliminate officer position of "secretary," replace with new position? Discussion.

• It would take a revision of the By-Laws to change the name. Generally concurred that the duties should be expanded to include keeping the archival files organized and to act as historian.

6) Club initiatives for 2005 (Everyone is encouraged to sign up for one or more projects):

East Flag Industrial Project: This project was generally approved Priority 1 status - complete by Fair. This will be a separate town from Flag Yard.

• Changes to the upper mainline, bridge, and Oildale industrial area to be reviewed by the club before any changes are made. These projects will occur incrementally as the East Flagstaff project progresses.
• Committee: Mike Stoner, Steve Scott, Guy Forsythe, Jim Tuck

Red Mountain, HOn3, N trackage. Priority 1 status - complete by Fair

• Work on Miller Canyon is progressing slowly; anyone with scenic/artistic abilities is recruited.
• HOn3 trackage is in, but needs final adjustments as the project progresses
• N trackage is in place and also needs wiring and final adjustments. Is ready for DCC if the wires are connected to the current DCC system.
• Committee: John Lovely, Larry Davis, Eric Hadder, Bruce Petrarca, Mike Stoner, Ryan Gallager

Flag Engine Terminal - Priority 2 status - complete by Fair if possible

• Move turntable, construct roundhouse
• New diesel service facility and RIP tracks
• Committee: Guy Forsythe, Mike Stoner, Dave Miller, Eric Hadder

Flag Yard Makeover

• General concepts reviewed - Project for after Fair into 2006.
• Final design needs more study and club approval
• Committee: Guy Forsythe, Mike Stoner, Dave Miller, Wendell Goodwin

Dispatch Control Panel

• Still in very preliminary stages
• Discussion of concepts and design depends a lot on the future of the electrical power and control concepts.
• Committee: John Lovely, Dave Miller, Steve Scott, Guy Forsythe, Wendell Goodwin.

Workshops (old name = clinics)

• To be held at the Northland hobby shop on Saturdays. Details to be negotiated with owner of Northland Hobbies
• Participants may be charged for materials, or some other method for paying workshop costs.
• One project may be a layout to raffle at the Fair.
• Committee: Tom Paradis, Ryan Gallagher.

7) New/Old business - Projects that need to happen

• Formal closedown/lockup procedure written and distributed to members
• Communication Center/Bulletin Board area expanded
• Items should never be placed on the PRO/PHX yard tracks - Cover? Shelves?

8) Nominations for Board of Directors

• Ryan Gallagher
• Jerry Snow
• Steve Scott

Motion passed to increase BOD to six members for 2005 and to elect the three candidates. Club Bylaws allows for a Board of Directors of a size no less than 3 and no more than 9 individuals. Officers are elected by the Board to serve a one-year term.

Officer Positions for 2005

• John Lovely (President)
• Ryan Gallagher (Vice President)
• Wendell Goodwin (Trainmaster)
• Jerry Snow (Treasurer)
• Tom Paradis (Secretary)
• Steve Scott
• Guy Forsythe appointed Fair Business Manager

9) Adjournment. 4:15 PM