Hello Chapter Members,

An enormous thank you to Andrei Bulawka for hosting the January meeting in his resort-type  admirable  abode.  In addition his hospitality was magnificent and the meal was beyond the imagination.  A truly enjoyable afternoon.

Andrei has a developing layout that is quite intricate and well coordinated.  Almost every centimeter is covered with track for the development of a complex schatten bahn. Perhaps next year we will have the opportunity to view the upper level of the layout.  

A time of remembrance was dedicated to  our comrade-in-trains, Joe, the Limo Driver, DeCordoba whose wonderful, warm and witty memories will always be with us.

 It was agreed at the meeting that the current officers will remain in office for another year. Thank you Manny and Bill!

In regards to business, an emphasis was made to add information to the emergency contact list that is managed by our treasurer Mark Gee.

Bill Henwood was able to obtain the access information for our website and Chris Higgins agreed to assist in its maintenance. 

Don Gaw, President of the National ETE, encouraged members to submit articles to the National ETE newsletter and online Express.  The ETE Express Newsletter comes out quarterly, and it is edited by Tony Kopecni  ( [email protected])

Excitement is brewing over the invitation for SoCal ETE members to run DCC trains / 2-rail at the San Diego Model Railroad Club at the Museum in Balboa Park.   The initial run is scheduled for the second Sunday in March.