http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/ A list for all members of the NMRA in the Southeastern Region to keep them informed of region happenings and railroad events. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:35:38 GMT stegmark3pvv http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/message/6118 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/message/6118 The Fall 2009 issue of the SER's newsletter The SouthErneR is now online at the region's website. This issue is only 58 pages rather than the usual 60+ pages. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:53:55 GMT Scott http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/message/6117 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/message/6117 I'm working on a new, large basement design based on the local Georgia Northeastern. I'll be dumping my huge archive of photos and information on this line if Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:50:46 GMT Carey Jenkins http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/message/6116 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/message/6116 This is *the* one case that I have followed since its inception. The ramifications of it goes far beyond the limits of our hobby. If Bob had loss the case and Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:04:08 GMT William http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/message/6115 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/message/6115 This is a cross post from the XtrkCad software group which I have used for years. I am not familiar with the persons named but I am disgusted that such a Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:28:59 GMT doug alexander http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/message/6114 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/message/6114 Eric,  that's good of the town to opine, but you also have state and federal taxes.  I'd check with a tax attorney just to be ABSOLUTELY sure. One way out is Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:39:04 GMT ericdervinis http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/message/6113 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/message/6113 Doug, You raise an important point. Our committee has due diligence to complete before signing the agreement. GATSME is 501c3 -- the local township gave us an Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:22:11 GMT doug alexander http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/message/6112 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/message/6112 Eric, double-check the law on that one.  I don't know that c3 corps are exempt from property taxes -- just be absolutely sure. You can do the maintenance -- Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:23:28 GMT ericdervinis http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/message/6111 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/message/6111 My local club GATSME rents space in an old school building. The township is offering us the chance to buy the building. We are a 501 c 3 organization and would Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:12:21 GMT doug alexander http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/message/6110 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/message/6110 The decision on the location was made some years ago, Scott.  That's not going to change.  But $750K?  I hope they have some rich uncles ready to kick it, Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:11:58 GMT Pat Turner http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/message/6109 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/message/6109 Well, I brought that up many years ago with the Division when I saw that we were going to be continuing to increase our surplus money. A building at the time Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:53:06 GMT scottgperry@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/message/6108 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/message/6108 I went to Sacremento and the museum. It is spectacular and a great model railroad there could do wonders for the hobby, especially if it is narrow gauge. But Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:10:22 GMT ericdervinis http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/message/6107 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/message/6107 Check out the Trains and NMRA web sites regarding this announced plan. The NMRA's Howell Day Museum to provide $750,000 to build a model railroad exhibit in Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:40:37 GMT Howard R Garner http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/message/6106 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/message/6106 The Cascade Western Rail Road will be holding their annual open house on Saturday December 5th from Noon until late. Music, beer, snacks, trains and good Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:23:31 GMT candsn3 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/message/6105 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/message/6105 Turner Model Works Black Friday Sale! From Right NOW! to Friday to 23:59! 15% Off All Regular Items and Free Shipping on Any Size Order! (International Orders Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:50:48 GMT backshop1207b http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/message/6104 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SER-NMRA/message/6104 Hi yall, I have been away from this group for a while but I am back now. I have started 2 new Yahoo! Groups - ggcrf2009 (Greater Gulf Coast RailFans) and