Official Club Organizational Chart and Duties
Below is a listing of the club officers and functionaries who manage the activities of the organization. Club officers are elected by the club membership under the terms set forth in the club's bylaws. Functionaries are appointed by the club President to manage specific club activities. Contact information for each of the individuals below is available to club members through the monthly newsletter.
Club Officers
President - Tom Snyder - 2018 to Present
Description: The President shall be responsible for scheduling activities to be performed at the meetings and conducting the business meeting. He will also be in contact with other clubs to coordinate joint efforts for meets, displays and other functions. The President may appoint functionaries and committees to help manage the activities of the organization.
Vice President - Rich Neff - 2018 to Present
Description: The Vice President shall take charge in the absence of the President. Should it be necessary for the President to resign for any reason, the Vice President shall assume the office of President for the remainder of the term and a successor will be elected to the position of Vice President no later than the second meeting following the resignation. The Vice President shall be the "property officer" for the club and shall maintain a record of all club property.
Treasurer– Michele Kettle - 2015 to Present (Secretary/Treasurer from June 2019 to April 2022)
Description: The Treasurer shall collect all dues and pay all just and lawful bills presented and voted on by a majority of the members present.
Secretary- Jonathan Harger April 2022 to Present
Description: The Secretary shall keep minutes of all meetings, copies of all official club correspondence, and will also keep an up-to-date roster of all members, their mailing addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers.
Club Functionaries
Club Functionaries are appointed by the club's President to manage specific duties on behalf of the organization. Functionary positions can be added or rescinded at any time.
Meeting Speakers Coordinator - Bill Evans - 2000 to Present
Description: The Meeting Speakers Coordinator is in charge of lining up presenters for clinic nights – typically held 6 to 7 times a year during the fourth Sunday of the month.
Field Trips Coordinator - Varies by trip
Description: The Field Trips Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the summer railfan trip, including arranging hotels and organizing the travel logistics. In addition, the Field Trips Coordinator may help plan day trips to local railroad and model railroad destinations throughout the year.
Newsletter Editor – Michele Watrous - 2018 to Present
Description: The Newlsetter Editor is responsible for disseminating information to the club's membership. This involves editing and distributing the monthly club e-newsletter as well as act as the official dispatcher of club announcements via the club's email list.
Webmaster – Thomas Snyder- 2019 to Present
Description: The Webmaster is responsible for maintaining a website on behalf of the club and operating the club's social media presence. The website should include a description of the club, contact information, upcoming public events, and layout descriptions.
HO Module Coordinator - Stu Dom - 2018 to Present
Description: The HO Module Coordinator is responsible for logistics of the HO scale modular layout. This includes maintaining a current list of modules available for shows as well as preparing layout and operational plans for HO layout events. The HO Module Coordinator shall also keep and maintain the DCC Locomotive and Throttle Numbering Assignments. In addition, the HO Module Coordinator shall recommend club projects related to the HO layout as well as inspect modules for compliance with the HO Module Standards.
Three Rail Coordinator - Robert Martel
Description: The O Gauge Coordinator is responsible for logistics of the O gauge modular layout. This includes maintaining a current list of modules available for shows as well as preparing layout and operational plans for O gauge layout events. In addition, the O Gauge Coordinator shall recommend club projects related to the O gauge layout as well as inspect modules for compliance with the O Gauge Module Standards.
BranchTRAK Coordinator - Michele Kettle - 2017 to Present
Description: The BranchTRAK Coordinator is responsible for logistics of the BranchTRAK HO scale modular layout. This includes maintaining a current list of modules available for shows as well as preparing layout and operational plans for BranchTRAK layout events. In addition, the BranchTRAK Coordinator shall recommend club projects related to the BranchTRAK layout as well as inspect modules for compliance with the BranchTRAK Module Standards.
Past Club Officers and Functionaries
The following club members volunteered their time to help lead the organization since our founding in 1980. We'd like to say a big thank you for all of their time and effort helping to keep the club on track!
Past Presidents
Stu Dom - 2011 to 2018
Dan Delany - 2001 to 2011
Bill Paradise - 1999 to 2001
Jim Delany - 1992 to 1999
Henry Curtis - 1990 to 1992
Art Ferguson - 1989 to 1990
Jim Weitlauf - 1985 to 1989
Ted Bossert - 1982 to 1985
Dennis Fustini - 1980 to 1982
Past Vice Presidents
Tom Snyder - 2017 to 2018
Bob MacGregor - 2011 to 2017
Stu Dom - 2009 to 2011, 1992 to 1996
John Waller - 2002 to 2009
Tom Unger - 2001 to 2002
Jim Spavins - 2000 to 2001
Ross MacLean - 1996 to 2000
Past Treasurers
Amanda Davis - 2018-2019
Stu Dom - 2018 to 2018
Don Counsellor - 2002 to 2018
Bob Murphy - 1997 to 2002
Gary Domer - 1982 to 1997, 2002 to 2004
Past Secretaries
Bob Applegate - 2004 to 2015
George Harran - 2000 to 2004
Dave Alley - 1998 to 2000
Ed Bradbury - 1992 to 1998
Past Newsletter Editors
Thomas Snyder 2019 to Present
Michele Watrous 2017 to 2019
Jim Spavins - 2015 to 2017
Tom Blundon - 2010 to 2015
Jerry Maher - 2014 to 2015
Nate Gould - 2009 to 2010
John Waller - 2009 to 2010
Clark Pritchett - 1997 to 2009
Ed Bradbury - 1995 to 1997
Stu Dom - 1992 to 1995
Past HO Module Coordinators
Jim Spavins - 2010 to 2018
Stu Dom - 1990 to 2010
Past Webmasters
Ross MacLean - 1999 to 2003
Past Field Trip Coordinators
Jim Delany - 2004 to 2016
Past Club Archivist
Jan Luth - 1980 to 2006