Re: Z-Bend Modules at 2012 NTS?
Folks,
I agree with Ellen and Thom. It's really sad. Cincinatti was impressive and so was Anaheim. I am committed to Z, although I do not have any modules (yet). I have a small layout that is
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Malcolm Cleaveland
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Z Scale Modules At 2012 NMRA NTS In Grand Rapids, Michigan
Fair Warning!!!!! This is going to be a rant so please feel free to not read it or delete it if you so desire.
I have been asking if any Z scale module groups were planning to display their modules
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Thomas Welsch
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#1083
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Re: Z-Bend Modules at 2012 NTS?
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 12:58 PM
To: Z-Bend_Track@...
Subject: [Z-Bend_Track] Re: Z-Bend Modules at 2012 NTS?
Ellen, maybe you and Thom can show the advantages of Zbend to all
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john mui
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Re: Z-Bend Modules at 2012 NTS?
A sad commentary on Zers out there. Not too many years ago we had a very impressive show of Z in Cincinatti. Its a real shame we can't get anyone at all to Grand Rapids.
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ejshelton
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#1081
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Re: Z-Bend Modules at 2012 NTS?
The answer appears to be NO!!!!!
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Thomas Welsch
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#1080
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Z-Bend Modules at 2012 NTS?
Hi group,
Will there be any Z-Bend modules at the 2012 NTS in Grand Rapids this year? It's close enough that I'd like to bring my modules and participate.
Thom Welsch
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Thomas Welsch
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#1079
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Domes Train Show
Metro Milwaukee Z Scale
will be at
Domes Train Show
All Scale Weekend
Saturday and Sunday
Febuary 25th and 26th
9 AM to 5 PM
at
The Domes(Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory)
524 S. Layton
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kd79ctls
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#1076
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President's Day Sale
President's Day Sale
15% Most items
February 18, 19, & 20th
Hobby Crafts N More
http://www.hobbycraftsnmore.com
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hobbycraftsnmore
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#1075
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First Grant approved
The sponsors of the Kronenberger Grant are very excited to announce that we
have approved our first grant request. Loren Snyder, on behalf of the
Southern Oregon Z Model Engineers will be receiving
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Robert Kluz
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Re: Kronenberger Grant For Z Scale Promotions
Bryan,
You know, maybe you can use some of the grant money for an open house or
activity that will help the club grow. I would be happy to send out an invite
to Z scalers in your region at no cost
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Robert Kluz
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Re: Kronenberger Grant For Z Scale Promotions
Thank you Rob. This is a wonderful idea, and I hope you get lots of
participation.
I'd apply for a grant for the DC chapter myself, except what we really need
(active members with free time) can't
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Kez
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Re: Kronenberger Grant For Z Scale Promotions
Randy,
Thank you. Like you, I can't believe it has been 5 years. I have been
toying with this idea for some time. In talking with Jeff Merrill and Don Fedjur,
I realized that we need to do more for
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Robert Kluz
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Re: Kronenberger Grant For Z Scale Promotions
Rob,
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Thanks for setting this up.? What a great way to commemorate Bill K., the Daddy of of the Z scale ambassadors out there.? I can't believe it has been 5 years already.
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I always love seeing
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Randall Smidt <randy@...>
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Re: Kronenberger Grant For Z Scale Promotions
In the past, similar grants from Z Track and possibly elsewhere were used predominately for covering transportation of modules, renting a UHaul truck to transport to NTS for example.? People tend to
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Randall Smidt <randy@...>
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Re: Kronenberger Grant For Z Scale Promotions
Correct. We know many in our groups that are very limited income and for example, could not make something NTS or the say the Z Convention. There are others that have donated literally thousands of
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Jeff BAZ-man
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Re: Kronenberger Grant For Z Scale Promotions
Thanks for the comeback Rob.
It is hard to know what to ask for when it comes to asking for monies.
Whenever I fill out a registration form for a GTE or WGH show in Portland or
anywhere, the form
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Loren Snyder <ljsnyder@...>
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Re: Kronenberger Grant For Z Scale Promotions
Loren,
That is entirely up to you. You request what you feel you need. We will be
capping some expenses such as lodging and gas. The goal is to help offset
costs and cover them when we can. Every
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Robert Kluz
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Re: Kronenberger Grant For Z Scale Promotions
Rob,
This is a great gesture and way to honor one of the best in Z scale.
Only question is how does one know how much to request without sounding
greedy or perhaps asking for much less than would be
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Loren Snyder <ljsnyder@...>
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Kronenberger Grant For Z Scale Promotions
In January of 2007, Z scale lost a friend and promoter, Bill Kronenberger.
Bill was a consummate promoter of Z scale, actively attending shows,
establishing the Z-Bend Track standards, educating Z
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Robert Kluz
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#1064
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Future Layout Tours (So. Calif.)
Now that Layout Tour #27 is history I am working on the next Southern California layout tours.
The Ventura-Santa Barbara Tour is November 19. This will include several layouts in western Simi Valley
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Bob Chaparro
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#1063
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