SHMRRC Minutes

Attendees:

Jeff Graybill, President

Warren Ashbrook, Vice President

Dave Bodnar, Treasurer

Rich Aubel, Secretary

Dave Tepe

Dave Murphy

Dave Maynard

Dale Vilsack

David Damp

Vince Lilja

John Kolonay

Bill Davies

J.R. Kolmer

Liz Kolmer

Presidents Report:

The Scott Township show went well from setup through teardown. The trains ran very smoothly and performed well through the two days. Crowds were smaller than expected and it was suggested that we may want to take a year or two off from this location. The Scott Township Library did not provide the support that we have had in the past. Alternate locations were suggested to investigate including the Carnegie Library and the Upper St. Clair Recreation Center. Members are encouraged to suggest any additional sites that may be accommodating to our layout.

Information regarding the supplier of the SHMRRC shirts has been located and they will be contacted in regard to future orders.

Treasurers Report:

The total treasury amount is $5,327.25 which includes $4,492.25 in checking and $835.00 cash on hand. The Treasurer is attempting to transfer some of the cash on hand into the checking account pending resolution of an ATM problem by the bank.

Program:

Dave Bodnar reported on his experience with Chat GPT and the results obtained from asking various questions including things from definitions to Arduino codes.

Dave demonstrated an array of addressable LED’s that he adapted to provide an improved method of making lightning. He also presented Wago connectors which can be used to join various sizes of wire with the ability to easily disconnect if needed.

John Kolonay presented a video of his new 3D printer as it produced a model of a farm building.

Next Meeting:

The next SHMRRC meeting will be at the Mt. Lebanon United Lutheran Church at 7:00 pm on April 25, 2023