Wisconsin Historical 

Steam Engine Association

WHSEA

October 28, 2006 General Meeting

Meeting was held at the Farm Market Kitchen in Algoma, Wisconsin, approximately 30 members were present.

President Mike Wahl called the meeting to order at 12:50 pm.

Secretary’s minutes were read and accepted.

Treasurer’s report was read and accepted with a balance on hand of $5371.42.

OLD BUSINESS

Steam School:

Jeff Bloemers gave an update indicating steam school was held October 6, 7, and 8 at Rock River. School went very well with 49 students attending and great weather for the entire weekend. Enrollment was full by Labor Day with an additional 20 or more wishing to attend.

School enrollment was discussed at the Board of Directors meeting where it was decided that repeat students would no longer attend for free. It was also decided that repeat students could attend at half price if there were openings after 15 days prior to school dates. A repeat student may register prior to the 15 days at full price.

Jeff talked about the various places that the school is advertised and indicated that the Steam School Committee will decide on any further advertising. Jeff indicated that Tom Hall donated his honorarium ($150) to our club in exchange for a letter of confirmation of his assistance with instruction for tax purposes and teacher re-licensure hours. Jeff will take care of getting the letter to Tom.

Pictures of steam school will be submitted to Steam Traction and Engineers & Engines magazines for possible free advertising. 

Betsy Lauer received a round of applause for her article about our steam school which gave it a lot of publicity.

Steam school 2007 will be held on September 28, 29 and 30 at the Rock River grounds.

There are some 2006 textbooks for sale at a cost of $5 each.

Club Logo

Dennis Lauer presented examples of letterhead with our club logo to vote on.

A motion was made and carried to accept one of the examples. Dennis will send a copy of the letterhead to the President, Secretary, and to Jeff Bloemers.

Club Website:

After discussion on a club website, motion was made and carried to allow up to $500 per year to set up, maintain and register a domain name for the club website.

NEW BUSINESS

State Code Changes Committee:

Peter Burno indicated that Wisconsin is now the first state to establish an in-service inspection.

NBIC:

Mike Wahl indicated that Rick Merkle, State Boiler Section Chief, said that Wisconsin is ready to accept Appendix C Historical Boiler revisions. Appendix C will now be mandatory for those states adopting it. Mike also stated that there were a lot of negative comments on chemical analysis and that the issue is dead.

Mike and Tom Dillon are working on a repair section for Appendix C Historical Boilers.

Mike talked about licensing engineers for operation in the future. Both he and Peter Burno stressed the importance of being at the front end of this issue.

Next Meeting Dates and Place:

After discussion, motion was made and carried to hold the next meeting on February 10, 2007 at Rock River.

Motion was made and carried to hold the annual meeting May 5, 2007 at the Baraboo show grounds.

Mike Wahl thanked Paul Reckelberg for setting up today’s meeting and tours.

Motion was made and carried to pay $60 to the Farm Market Kitchen for use of the facilities and for coffee during the meeting today.

Motion was made and carried to adjourn the meeting. Minutes respectfully submitted by Jeff Bloemers, WHSEA

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