Ray-
Might I suggest that this sort of experience might be worthwhile putting into
the Zephyr?
Your email posting is about 80% of what would be needed for a short article.
One of the things that would help pump some engergy into the Scoiety
would be to get some local groups meeting on a more frequent basis tnan the two
meets a year, which many people can't make because of distance.
Comraderie and Peer Pressure are great ways for both individuals and the
Society in general to grow and prosper. I belong to an N Scale Round Robin
operating group that meets on a very regular basis and not only do the meetings
provide inspiratiion for modeling and research projects, but knowing the gang
will be getting together in a few days forces one to actually DO something.
Our group has been the incubator for magazine articles, new module standards,
modeling projects, and even some commercial products.
There is nothing inherent in the CB&Q or the BRHS that would prevent "local
chapters" from developing out of such informal get-togethers.... this is one of
the strengths of the PRRH&TS. It sure would make finding places for meetings
easier if many of them already had an active group of members that know each
other and are energized.
Charlie Vlk
----- Original Message -----
From: Ray Bedard
To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 10:35 AM
Subject: RE: [CBQ] SouthEast BRHS Meets?
Jan,
Several years ago, Bill Glick (San Jose CA) asked me to help him put on an
"EVERYWHERE WEST" gathering at his home for a handful of local Q members. As I
remember it, there were about 10 to 13 attendees. We all brought models and
several individuals brought memorabilia.
Bill hosted the meeting on a Sat, we went out for lunch as a group, exchanged
many ideas about how to build or modify various models to represent Q
equipment, learned more information about lanterns, china and other Q
memorabilia. Told lots of stories. We all had a great time and agreed to try to
meet at least once a year. Some of the attendees are names we all know: Ken
Martin, Al Holck, and others that I have forgotten.
The following year, Bill arranged for a meeting at a local club layout (HO)
so we brought our equipment to run on the layout.
As time went on, we moved to location to other homes, I hosted 2 meeting and
Al Holck hosted a couple. But Bill was the key member behind us getting
together. At one time, we even had someone from Portland Or come down for the
day.
At first, we were very good at making the meeting once a year. But then over
time, we skipped a year here and there. The last time we got together was at my
home about 3 or 4 years ago and had about 14 to 16 members show up.
I encourage you to host a meeting, and more importantly, I like the idea of
inviting GN and NP locals as well. We never thought of that, and I know it
could lead to more exchanges that might open up more opportunities for all of
you.
Several years ago, I made contact with one of the owners of Silver Solarium,
which was located between San Jose and Sacramento. He said that if we have a
meeting, he would open the car to us. We have not yet followed thought on his
offer. So, I guess Bill and I should start planning on an "EVERYWHERE WEST"
meeting sometime this summer.
Ray Bedard
San Jose CA
> To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
> From: kohlj@bellsouth.net
> Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:31:10 -0400
> Subject: [CBQ] SouthEast BRHS Meets?
>
> I've mildly considered something like this over the past few years, and
> now that we've had this discussion maybe it would be a good time to
> throw this out there and see what the interest level is...
>
> I'm in the SE...per say, Hickory, NC. I have an active interest in the
> CB&Q from a place in the nation that has no Q affiliations of any
> kind...except for the sale of some switchers to SE salvage yards. This
> is SOUTHERN country! :) I've wanted to attend a BRHS meet, but the
> logistics just haven't fit.
>
> However, given the internet and the overall size of our group, I've
> found a surprising number of CB&Q listers are from around here.
> Presumably a bunch are displaced Midwesterners (as are Dave Lotz and I),
> and who knows the other reasons.
>
> This would be a good location to have joint meets, I would think. If
> you combined the number of GN, NP & CB&Q people who might show up to a
> SE meet, it might make it worthwhile. However, I'm just asking on this
> list right now to see the interest level. If there are a few SE Q
> people who are interested, I'll see about talking to the NP & GN groups...
>
> So if you're in a position to attend or assist at a SE Q meet, just let
> me know...
>
> Cheers!
>
> Jan Kohl
>
>
>
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