SHMRRC Minutes for the Monthly Meeting
Date: May 6, 2025 (rescheduled from April 29, 2025)

 
The meeting was held at Mt. Lebanon United Lutheran Church, President Jeff Graybill presiding. 
Attendees:
           Jeff Graybill, President  
Dave Bodnar, Treasurer
Rich Aubel, Secretary           
Dave Murphy           
Dave Maynard
David Damp           
John Kolonay           
Charlie Beaumariage 
 
Presidents Report:
The Carnegie Library show was discussed regarding the option to return in 2026.  Even though the attendance wasn’t significantly different from 2024, the consensus was that we would do one more show some time in 2026 to give it another chance.  The raffle of a train set was suggested as one more incentive for visitors.  Rich Aubel will notify Walker Evans at the Carnegie Library to report on our decision. 

The Greenberg Train Show in Monroeville is scheduled for August 3rd and 4th.  Jeff has contacted the new Div 2 Freemo Committee head and we will apply as a combined display for that weekend.  More information awaits the approval of the application. 


 
Treasurers Report:
The total amount in the club treasury is $5,902.24 with $500.00 cash on hand and $5,402.24 in checking. 

 
Program:
Rich Aubel presented information on the methods and importance of weighting cars to NMRA Standards.  Different materials were suggested to add weight and the locations for placement of the weights were discussed. 

Dave Damp reported on the TCA Train Show in York, Pennsylvania.  Among the topics was his contact with the manufacturer of train car loads that were discussed in a previous meeting. 


 
Next Meeting:
The next SHMRRC meeting will be at the Mt. Lebanon United Lutheran Church at 7:00 pm on May 27, 2025.