NGLS: Board Member Election Redo
On Saturday, January 9, 2021 the club voted to fill the three board member positions for the 2021 season. Out of the candidates two, Calvin Abernathy and Bob Cummings, had received enough votes to fill two of three positions with the third position ending in a tie between Joe Fabregas and Susan Wizner. During the meeting, a second vote was taken to fill the third position only and it also ended in a tie. It was then decided to provide an opportunity for the club to vote for a third time which would provide an opportunity for all Full members a chance to vote electronically.
Upon further review it has been decided that we are out of order regarding the accepts of the nominees voted on during the December meeting because in the new adopted bylaws, voted on during our October 2020 meeting, we no longer allow spouses who are both members on the board at the same time. We also did not follow the new bylaws correctly when we did the revote during our Saturday meeting when a tie is involved. Under the new bylaws all ties are settled with a coin flip.
In accordance with the new bylaws and Robert Rules of Order the board has decided that we need to revote on the individuals that have been put forward during the December meeting, minus Susan Wizner, for the board member positions.
So how is all of this going to happen.
On Saturday, January 9, 2021 the club voted to fill the three board member positions for the 2021 season. Out of the candidates two, Calvin Abernathy and Bob Cummings, had received enough votes to fill two of three positions with the third position ending in a tie between Joe Fabregas and Susan Wizner. During the meeting, a second vote was taken to fill the third position only and it also ended in a tie. It was then decided to provide an opportunity for the club to vote for a third time which would provide an opportunity for all Full members a chance to vote electronically.
Upon further review it has been decided that we are out of order regarding the accepts of the nominees voted on during the December meeting because in the new adopted bylaws, voted on during our October 2020 meeting, we no longer allow spouses who are both members on the board at the same time. We also did not follow the new bylaws correctly when we did the revote during our Saturday meeting when a tie is involved. Under the new bylaws all ties are settled with a coin flip.
In accordance with the new bylaws and Robert Rules of Order the board has decided that we need to revote on the individuals that have been put forward during the December meeting, minus Susan Wizner, for the board member positions.
So how is all of this going to happen. The first step is included in this email and that is as a Full member as of our December 3, 2020 meeting you will vote Yes or No on accepting the nominees. A separate email will follow once voting closes on accepting the nominees. At that time, you will then select up to three people for the board position. Voting will be provided electronically and will complete during our February meeting for those who did not vote electronically. At the time of voting during our February member you must have been a full member in good standing prior to the January 9, 2021 meeting to vote.
If you have any questions, please forward them to Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman.
In addition to the voting for board positions it was also decided that the membership will vote on what we should do with ticket prices for the 2021 season. As a full member you will select one of the following options:
$2 - keep ticket prices the same.
$3 - raise ticket prices.
Donations only
A look back at a special visitor to the railroad back in the Fall of 2018
During our Fall Club Fun Day in 2018, we had one of our members bring this great family out to the railroad and they created a video to document the day.
During our Fall Club Fun Day in 2018, we had one of our members bring this great family out to the railroad and they created a video to document the day.
Reminder: Club Meeting, Fun Day, Workday, and Elections on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 1 p.m.
This Saturday, January 9th is our regularly scheduled club meeting. The weather is looking great with an expected high of about 50. At this point we will be conducting our meeting at the site. Come early to play, work, or social distance with others. Meeting will start at 1 p.m.
On the agenda for the meeting will be the voting in of the 2021 officers along with other club business. The meeting is open to members and general public. The follow nominees have been approved to be voted on for the three board positions open. The positions of President, Vice President, and Secretary have been filled by Peter Craymer, Scott Moore, and Robby Mossman for the 2021 year.
If you are unable to attend the meeting and would still like to vote a form has been created below for you to submit your vote. Please remember that votes are only counted for full members who have paid dues for the 2021 season. All other votes will not be counted.
This Saturday, January 9th is our regularly scheduled club meeting. The weather is looking great with an expected high of about 50. At this point we will be conducting our meeting at the site. Come early to play, work, or social distance with others. Meeting will start at 1 p.m.
On the agenda for the meeting will be the voting in of the 2021 officers along with other club business. The meeting is open to members and general public. The follow nominees have been approved to be voted on for the three board positions open. The positions of President, Vice President, and Secretary have been filled by Peter Craymer, Scott Moore, and Robby Mossman for the 2021 year.
If you are unable to attend the meeting and would still like to vote a form has been created below for you to submit your vote. Please remember that votes are only counted for full members who have paid dues for the 2021 season. All other votes will not be counted.
Board Member Nominees
Calvin Abernathy
Dan Crumbley
Bob Cummings
David Eisman
Joe Fabregas
John Tuten
Susan Wizner
Submit Vote Electronically
For those not planning on attending the January meeting you can submit your vote electronically. All electronic votes must be received by Friday, January 8, 2021.
Reminder: 2021 Member Dues
Time to renew your membership for 2021.
Time to renew your membership for 2021. You can send your renewal to:
North Georgia Live Steamers
North Georgia Live Steamers
PO Box 1809
Conyers, GA 30012
Membership Renewals
Full - $75 per year
Associate- $50 per year (Must live outside a 100-mile radius from Conyers, Georgia)
Junior - $25 per year (must be 12-18 years of age and sponsored by parent who is a member)
If you have any questions regard dues visit our membership page or contact Norm.
A look back at 2020 - What an unusually busy year around the railroad.
This year has been an interesting year in so many ways. For our club and railroad, it has been an extra busy year which has produced more than 30 weekend workdays. This past July marked 10 years since the first sections of track where laid along with some of that very track being modified almost 10 years to the day later.
This year has been an interesting year in so many ways. For our club and railroad, it has been an extra busy year which has produced more than 30 weekend workdays. This past July marked 10 years since the first sections of track where laid along with some of that very track being modified almost 10 years to the day later. Here is a short list of some of the items that took place this year:
Track panel construction for container extension project
Installation of 20’ container to the end of the existing 40’ gray container
Ash pit line completed
Removal of part of the mainline coming up from the Nicol bridge in preparation of the “Grandma” line
Work began on the “Passenger” line
Sheppard Trucking delivered loads of dirt that was used to fill in near the green containers
Donation of two 40’ containers to be turned into a shop
…and a lot more
We hope to be able to share our railroad again with others in 2021 until then here are some pictures taken over the the course of 2020 to show just some of the work done.
January
The crew spent time building track panels for the 20’ container extension project and also displayed at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History.
February
Work on the ash pit line and prep work for the 20’ container project took place in February along with some much needed track maintenance.
March
Just as the world was about to take an interesting twist the crew spent time working on the water hydrant, clearing trees for more fill dirt and next storage container.
May
With the ash pit line complete work began on the 20’ container extension project. The track work included installing a switch off the ash pit line and one additional switch to provide two tracks into the container for storage.
June
The 20’ container was placed and now work began to cut the ends out of the container and finish the track work up the hill to the container.
July
Track work going into the new 20’ container extension was completed and things began to shift to other projects including landscaping and making adjustments to the mainline for the “Grandma” line project.
August
Another busy month with building a new railroad tie wall coming out of the woods on the west end of the railroad heading towards the east loop. More work continued on the container and with the added momentum things started happening on the passenger line project which will add an additional 900’ of track to the railroad.
September
This month saw a great deal of work on the new passenger line expansion project which calls for more than 600 feet of track plus sidings to be installed. This project also introduced our first diamond on the railroad. The month however started off with the delivery of the completely rebuilt “Doe” bridge. This bridge has a long history which includes being used at our original location nearly 30 years ago. The container extension project also received some additional electrical work and the club steamer had a few adjustments made.
October
By the time the end of October happened the club had worked more than 30 days around the railroad. Things continue to move forward on the passenger line project with nearly 300 feet of track laid and nearing the halfway point. More than 500 railroad ties cut, nearly two dozen track panels built, and countless loads of gravel. Work was done on two switches that will be built in November for the next container project. As October ended the members of North Georgia Live Steamers had put in nearly 1,500 volunteer hours.
November
November marked the last official / unofficial workday of the 2020 season. The passenger line siding was completed and work continued on preparing for the “Grandma” line.
December
As the year began to come to a close 120’ of straight panels where built and two 40’ containers have been donated by Norm W. to eventually make a 16 x 40’ shop in the east loop.
What’s next?
It is anyone’s guess but most likely finish up the passenger line, install the next member storage container, build three new passenger cars, continue working on the “Grandma” line, start construction on the shop, and whatever else we can think of.
Even with all that has been going on around us it has been great to get out and enjoy the company of so many in the club this year and have a sense of accomplishment all at the same time. For those that could not get out with us this year we thank you for your continued to support and encouragement throughout the year. We look forward to seeing everyone in 2021 with a goal of having so much fun we won’t be able to stand it.
Club Meeting and Elections on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 1 p.m.
The annual January meeting will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 1 p.m.. On the agenda for the meeting will be the voting in of the 2021 officers along with other club business. The meeting is open to members and general public.
The annual January meeting will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 1 p.m.. On the agenda for the meeting will be the voting in of the 2021 officers along with other club business. The meeting is open to members and general public. Submit The follow nominees have been approved to be voted on for the three board positions open during the January meeting.
Board Member Nominees
Calvin Abernathy
Dan Crumbley
Bob Cummings
David Eisman
Joe Fabregas
John Tuten
Susan Wizner
Submit Vote Electronically
For those not planning on attending the January meeting you can submit your vote electronically. All electronic votes must be received by Friday, January 8, 2021.
New Years Day Club Fun Day (Private Event)
Start 2021 off with a club fun day on Friday, January 1st. Bring friends, family, and trains and spend the day doing what we do best. Play with trains. Come when you want and stay as long as you like. Weather is looking good for a New Years Day.
Start 2021 off with a club fun day on Friday, January 1st. Bring friends, family, and trains and spend the day doing what we do best. Play with trains. Come when you want and stay as long as you like. Weather is looking good for a New Year’s Day.
This event is open to club members, invited guests, and others in the live steam hobby.
Delivery of 2 x 40' containers to be converted into our NGLS Shop
On December 17th Norm and Susan W. donated and delivered two 40’ containers to the site. The final resting place of the containers will be in the east loop area of the railroad and will eventually represent a 16 x 40 shop facility for the club.
On December 17th Norm and Susan W. donated and delivered two 40’ containers to the site. The final resting place of the containers will be in the east loop area of the railroad and will eventually represent a 16 x 40 shop facility for the club. The plan will be to also provide a couple of sidings to feed the shop area so it will be accessible to the railroad giving us a great deal of flexibility to bring equipment in and out of the space for repairs and more. Thank you to Norm and Susan for the donation and we look forward to enjoying this space for years to come.
Club Fun Day - New Years Day, January 1, 2021 (Weather Permitting / Private Event)
Start the New Year off right and blow of a little left over steam on Friday, January 1st at anytime. The day is for family, friends, and other invited guests.
New Years Day Club Fun Day
Start the New Year off right and blow of a little left over steam on Friday, January 1st at anytime. The day is for family, friends, and other invited guests.
NGLS: Missing Bridge in Container
It appears we are missing the bridge needed to get the club steamer out of the container. If you know the where abouts of the missing bridge, please let Robby or Norm know. It appears the bridge may have gone missing sometime between Thanksgiving and the December club meeting.
2021 NGLS Board Nominees
On Saturday, December 5th during our regularly scheduled meeting the club approved the 2021 NGLS board nominations that will be voted on during the January 9, 2021 meeting.
On Saturday, December 5th during our regularly scheduled meeting the club approved the 2021 NGLS board nominations that will be voted on during the January 9, 2021 meeting. We had an interesting breakdown of nominees for President, Vice President, and Secretary where one person was technically nominated for three positions and one person was nominated for two. After reviewing the by-laws after the meeting, the following nominees will become the President, Vice President, and Secretary in January.
President: Peter Craymer
Vice President: Scott Moore
Secretary: Robby Mossman
The follow nominees have been approved to be voted on for the three board positions open during the January 9, 2021 meeting.
Board Member Nominees
Calvin Abernathy
Dan Crumbley
Bob Cummings
David Eisman
Joe Fabregas
John Tuten
Susan Wizner
To be eligible to vote during our January meeting you must be a Full Member and have paid your 2021 dues prior to the vote. For additional details about our membership types click here.
Renewals
Full - $75 per year
Associate- $50 per year (Must live outside a 100-mile radius from Conyers, Georgia)
Junior - $25 per year (must be 12-18 years of age and sponsored by parent who is a member)
If you plan on sending your dues in via mail please drop them in the mail no later than Monday, December 28th to allow time for processing since we do not check the P.O. Box daily.
North Georgia Live Steamers
P.O. Box 1809
Conyers, GA 30012
Club Meeting on Saturday, December 5th at 1 P.M.
Our December meeting will be this Saturday, December 5th at 1 p.m. The meeting agenda will include nominations for the 2021 board and a few 2021 calendar items. Speaking of calendar don’t forget the 2021 calendars are in and can be picked up at the meeting. The cost of the calendars is $13 for those that pre-ordered.
Our December club meeting will be this Saturday, December 5th at 1 p.m. at the site. The meeting agenda will include nominations for the 2021 board and a few 2021 calendar items. Speaking of calendar don’t forget the 2021 calendars are in and can be picked up at the meeting. The cost of the calendars is $13 for those that pre-ordered.
The annual Christmas Party and Raffle unfortunately will not take place this year instead many are planning on coming out early and riding the rails. The weather is expected to be around 53 and partly cloudy which should make for a nice cool day.
Speaking of running trains. If anyone has pictures from the “Leftover Turkey Run” please forward to Robby.
Time to Renew
Don’t forget it is also time to renew your membership. All membership renewals should be paid by our January meeting in order to eligible to vote for the 2021 board.
Final Reminder: Submit your 2021 Board Nominees
With all that is going on around us the North Georgia Live Steamers Board has decided to provide an opportunity to submit nominations for the 2021 board online. We will also be taking nominee’s during our regularly scheduled meeting on December 5th at 1 p.m. at the site. All confirmed nominees will then be voted on during our January 9th meeting. For more information regarding requirements to be on the board review the ByLaws for more information.
With all that is going on around us the North Georgia Live Steamers Board has decided to provide an opportunity to submit nominations for the 2021 board online. We will also be taking nominee’s during our regularly scheduled meeting on December 5th at 1 p.m. at the site. All confirmed nominees will then be voted on during our January 9th meeting. For more information regarding requirements to be on the board review the ByLaws for more information.
We are also extending two questions regarding our 2021 public run day schedule for your consideration as well. One question is in regards to having a holiday themed public run day in December and the second question is in regards to a possible increase in ticket prices in 2021.
Also don’t forget that all dues are to be turned in by our January 9th meeting in order to be eligible to vote. Must be a Full Member to vote.
Happy Thanksgiving from North Georgia Live Steamers
North Georgia Live Steamers want to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. As a not-for-profit educational organization, we rely on our members and volunteers like you. This year we are extra thankful for the more than 1,200 hours our members and volunteers have provided.
North Georgia Live Steamers want to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. As a not-for-profit educational organization, we rely on our members and volunteers like you. This year we are extra thankful for the more than 1,200 hours our members and volunteers have provided.
2021 Member Dues and more
We are now accepting dues for 2021. You can send your dues to:
North Georgia Live Steamers
North Georgia Live Steamers
PO Box 1809
Conyers, GA 30012
Membership Renewals
Full - $75 per year
Associate- $50 per year (Must live outside a 100-mile radius from Conyers, Georgia)
Junior - $25 per year (must be 12-18 years of age and sponsored by parent who is a member)
If you have any questions regard dues visit our membership page or contact Norm.
Don’t forget to send in your payment for calendars. They are $13 each and if you haven’t reserved yours please contact Robby to see if we have any extras. Calendars will be available for pickup at our December 5th meeting.
Upcoming Events
Eastside of the new passenger line now complete to the new grade crossing
Today the last 20 feet of the eastside new passenger line up to the new grade crossing is now complete. Norm, Robby, John, and Gator went to the site at the last minute to attach and ballast the last section of track for the passenger line siding along with a few other things.
Today the last 20 feet of the eastside new passenger line up to the new grade crossing is now complete. Norm, Robby, John, and Gator went to the site at the last minute to attach and ballast the last section of track for the passenger line siding along with a few other things. Over the next few months, the plan is to install the 60-foot grade crossing and more than 300-feet of track. While we wait on the installation of the grade crossing, we will need more than 30 panels built. Be on the lookout for a workday to build panels.
Leftover Turkey Fun Day - Saturday, November 28th (Private Event)
The annual Leftover Turkey Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, November 28th. Come at anytime with friends and family and enjoy the day riding trains and visiting.
This event is closed to the general public.
The annual Leftover Turkey Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, November 28th. Come at anytime with friends and family and enjoy the day riding trains and visiting.
This event is closed to the general public.
Club Fun Days Schedule
Reminder: Submit your 2021 Board Nominees
This year with all that is going on around us the North Georgia Live Steamers Board has decided to provide an opportunity to submit nominations for the 2021 board online. We will also be taking nominee’s during our regularly scheduled meeting in December. All nominees will be brought forward for consideration in December and placed on the ballot during our January meeting. For more information regarding requirements to be on the board review the ByLaws for more information.
With all that is going on around us the North Georgia Live Steamers Board has decided to provide an opportunity to submit nominations for the 2021 board online. We will also be taking nominee’s during our regularly scheduled meeting on December 5th at 1 p.m. at the site (weather permitting). All nominees will be brought forward for consideration on December 5th at 1 p.m. during our regularly meeting with voting during our January meeting. For more information regarding requirements to be on the board review the ByLaws for more information.
We are also extending two questions regarding our 2021 public run day schedule for your consideration as well. One question is in regards to having a holiday themed public run day in December and the second question is in regards to a possible increase in ticket prices in 2021.
Also don’t forget that all dues are to be turned in by our January 9th meeting in order to be eligible to vote. Must be a Full Member to vote.
Canceled: Workday for Saturday, November 14th
A workday scheduled for Saturday, November 14th has been CANCELED. If you had plans on being at the site this weekend and are still interested in going out to do some work we could use some track panels built using new rail. We currently have enough ties already cut for about 25 panels.
A workday scheduled for Saturday, November 14th has been CANCELED. If you had plans on being at the site this weekend and are still interested in going out to do some work we could use some track panels built using new rail. We currently have enough ties already cut for about 25 panels. If you have any questions please contact Norm or Robby.
Don’t forget that with all that is going on around us the North Georgia Live Steamers Board has decided to provide an opportunity to submit nominations for the 2021 board online. We will also be taking nominee’s during our regularly scheduled meeting on December 5th at 1 p.m. at the site (weather permitting).
Upcoming Calendar of Events
Thank you Veterans
Like many live steam clubs we find many of our core members are Veteran’s. They are often times one of the hardest working groups in our club and some of the more knowledgeable about so many things. We take this take along with our country and say Thank You Veterans for all that you have done and continue to do for our country.
Like many live steam clubs we find many of our core members are Veteran’s. They are often times one of the hardest working groups in our club and some of the most knowledgeable people we have about so many things. We take this take along with our country and say Thank You Veterans for all that you have done and continue to do for our country.
