(NOTE: Minutes presented here are paraphrased summaries of discussions and comments of meeting participants. Only statements with quotation marks represent exact quotes. Content and phrasing of the Minutes is subject to final approval by the board of directors.)

Meeting called to order: 8:00 PM - President John Lovely

Members Present: 6 board members, 6 club members, 1 guest

1) Adoption of Agenda
President John Lovely asked for amendments to meeting agenda. There being none, agenda was approved.

2) Reading of Minutes of 2005 Annual Meeting
Secretary Tom Paradis reviewed the minutes. Motion made and seconded to approve minutes as written. Vote by board was unanimous in favor. New officers and board members were re-introduced.

3) Treasurer's Report
Treasurer Jerry Snow provided updated budget report. Explained his desire to change banks for Club checking account: reduce transaction, monthly fees, and earn interest on checking account. Motion to change from Bank One to Arizona State Savings and Credit Union made and seconded. Vote by board was unanimous in favor.

4) Reading/Action on Membership Applications
President John Lovely collected and reviewed current membership applications.
First readings: Earl Weitzman, Roger Eyrich, Abe Springer (and son Isaac).

5) Vice President's Report
The Club is beginning its workshop series on April 9 at Northland Hobbies in Flagstaff, where permission has been granted to hold monthly modeling workshops on Saturdays. VP Ryan Gallagher solicited interest for helping with the first workshop on benchwork and explained the plan for the summer workshop series.

6) Trainmaster's Report
Trainmaster Wendell Goodwin encouraged the Club to adopt a policy of no trains running or power on the layout during project nights, and for project leaders to "red tag" the layout power supply while working on the layout. This is to prevent further malfunctions of the DCC components. President Lovely explained that this very topic was raised at the annual meeting, and a stricter Tuesday night schedule was adopted. Unless used for testing, power will remain off during work nights.

7) Secretary's Report
Secretary Paradis solicited input on the Club web site and asked for suggestions for additions and/or improvements. The Tuesday schedule for club meetings has been standardized on the web site with a similar schedule for each month.

8) Projects
President Lovely reviewed each major project as follows and asked for updates from project leaders.
" Red Mountain: John Lovely discussed finishing scenery so that N-scale and HOn3 layouts can be operated again.
" East Flagstaff: Most work is being undertaken at north end of Flag yard, including a new switching track extending out to the staging area. Truss bridge on Main Line over East Flag will be removed and replaced at later date when East Flag project is ready. Flag Yard project is in the design process for this year.
" Signaling: Dave Miller updated the Club on the block signaling project and current expenses. Dave will complete a proposal to be compensated approximately $130, or half the cost thus far for components.
" Engine Terminal: Discussion about purchasing a new turntable for roundhouse, approx. $300 for one estimate. Club was generally enthusiastic, with the caution that it not become an expensive investment that is not used or maintained.
" Benchwork: Steve Scott has removed unnecessary benchwork under Oildale and South Mountain to improve ease of track cleaning and derailment cleanup.

9) NMRA Issues
President Lovely explained the benefits of NMRA membership and encouraged members to join. Next regional meet is in Sedona, AZ June 11, 2005. Lovely asked for interest in sponsoring our own regional meet for NMRA during summer, 2006. Several club members expressed interest in helping John organize the event. Major tasks will include finding a 100-person meeting place, likely a church; opening up our layout for display; BBQ for participants; possible home layout tour.

10) Old Business
President Lovely encouraged everyone to participate in a project of their choice, and reminded everyone that if a project doesn't work or look right, it can easily be torn out and redone. The layout should be used for learning hobby skills.
Last Tuesdays of the month are scheduled for operations, either planning or running trains, and preparing for following week's Open House.

11) New Business
President Lovely asked what should be done with our extensive magazine collection. Nobody expressed interest in retaining the collection for the club. Ideas were discussed for removing the collection from the facility. No formal vote for action. Current plan includes taking recent issues to Northland Hobby for distribution to interested customers, older issues for sale at Bookmans. Club members will be given first shot at taking magazines. Secretary Paradis will inventory and plan for removal of the magazines.

Meeting adjourned 9:02PM