PAST EVENTS CONTINUED 14
1 ST MONTHLY WHISTLE STOP GATHERING
KEN & SARALYN SARGEANT RESIDENCE
MARCH 29, 2014 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday March 29, 2014 1st row (L-R) Ken & Saralyn Sargeant, Tom Rottenberg, Joe Parisini 2nd row (L-R) Bob Brown, Fran Koerner, Sharon Naile, Debbie Brown, Nick Mekich 3rd row (L-R) David Mikelson, Jeff (Ski) Guzowski, Frank Atanasio, Lee Weiss, Gary Hendrickson, Don Glasser, John Michna (not pictured Anita Glasser) (See: WHISTLE STOP GATHERING)
OPERATION LIFESAVER PROGRAM
MAIN LIBRARY - 6th FLOOR
FORT LAUDERDALE
10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
March 28, 2014 (L-R) Nick Diorio (CSX Locomotive Engineer), Ken Sargeant presenting an "Operation LifeSaver Train Safety Program", to children from the First Methodist Church of Fort Lauderdale.
(See: MAIN LIBRARY 2013-14) & (OPERATION LIFESAVER)
NEW "O" SCALE LAYOUT BENCHWORK
March 26, 2014 (L-R) Joe Parisini, John Michna, Bill Tessar finishing up after working all day assembling 15 sections of Benchwork for the New "O" Scale Layout. Congratulations on a great start to this fantastic project. Thanks to Bill Tessar for allowing the Florida Citrus Model Train Society members to work in his Shop. (See: NEW "O" SCALE LAYOUT)
"All Aboard Florida"
The Future of train travel in Florida
MAIN LIBRARY - 6th FLOOR
FORT LAUDERDALE
MARCH 24, 2014 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Monday March 24, 2014 (L-R) Martin Miller, Ken Sargeant, Jose Gonzalez (Executive Vice President of "All Aboard Florida") "All Aboard Florida - The Future of Train Travel in Florida" Guest speaker Jose Gonzalez presented updates and an overview concerning the express intercity passenger train between Central and South Florida. (See: MAIN LIBRARY 2013-14)
BAYVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MAIN LIBRARY - 6th FLOOR
FORT LAUDERDALE
March 17, 2014 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
March 17, 2014 (L-R) Lillian Perricone, Robert Feeney, Cathy Feeney, John Feeney, Kyle Perry (Bill Tessar's Grandson), Bill Tessar, Martin Miller, Ken Sargeant, Tom Rottenberg, Joe Parisini (not pictured Barbara Miller) at the Main Library in Fort Lauderdale with students from Bayview Elementary as our guests. Operating "G" & "O" Scale Trains, Operation LifeSaver Safety Program by Dr. Ken Sargeant, Morse Code Demonstration by Robert Feeney, Henry Flagler and wife done by John & Cathy Feeney. Museum tours given by Lillian Perricone. Bayview students were provided lunch before returning to school.
(See: MAIN LIBRARY 2013-14) & (OPERATION LIFESAVER)
SPECIAL "O" SCALE MEETING
SATURDAY MARCH 15, 2014
March 15, 2014 Saturday evening at 7:30 PM Ten members of the Florida Citrus Model Train Society met at Joe Parisini's residence for an important "O" Scale meeting
(L-R) Bob Brown, John Faso, Don Kneuer, Bill Tessar, Steven Kneuer, John Michna, Joe Parisini, Ken Sargeant, Nick Mekich, Frank Atanasio
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE VOLUNTEER OF THE QUARTER SPRING 2014 AWARD
March 12, 2014 The Florida Citrus Model Train Society was presented with The Volunteer of the Quarter Spring 2014 Award. Standing (L-R) Ken Sargeant (President of the Florida Citrus Model Train Society), Kim L. Cavendish (President/CEO of the Museum of Discovery & Science), Bill Tessar (Florida Citrus Model Train Society Member), Dawn Formica (Volunteer Coordinator of the Museum of Discovery & Science)
(See: MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE 2013-14)
BROWARD COUNTY MAIN LIBRARY
FORT LAUDERDALE
MARCH 10, 2014 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
March 10, 2014 (L-R) Ken Sargeant, Bill Tessar at the Fort Lauderdale Main Library for a Special Program done by Jonathan Nelson "Extra Fare! Fabulous Florida Streamliner's & Limited's of the 1950's" and an Operation LifeSaver Presentation. Other Florida Citrus Model Train Society members in attendance were Martin Miller, David Mikelson. Thanks to the Library staff of Lillian Perricone & Barbara Miller for presenting this event. (See: MAIN LIBRARY)
THANK YOU LOIS WARNER
FROM THE MEMBERS OF
THE FLORIDA CITRUS MODEL TRAIN SOCIETY
January 30, 2014 Here are the guys with Lois Warner the Friendlist & Most Wonderful Host at the Museum of Discover & Science. (L-R) Ken Sargeant, David Mikelson, Tom Rottenberg, Bill Tessar, Joe Parisini, John Michna, Don Glasser, Lois Warner. Photo by Lynn Sage (See: MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE)
MAIN LOBBY OF THE MUSEUM OF
DISCOVERY & SCIENCE
August 24, 2013 to February 24, 2014
January 30, 2014 (L-R) John Michna, Don Glasser, Tom Rottenberg, Joe Parisini, Bill Tessar, David Mikelson, Ken Sargeant standing in front of the "G" Scale Layout in the Main Lobby of the Museum of Discovery & Science, Fort Lauderdale. (Photo by Lynn Sage) The Florida Citrus Model Train Society provided The Museum of Discovery & Science Model Train Displays from August 24, 2013 to February 24, 2014. Two Operating Layouts a "G" Scale in the Main Lobby and an "O" Scale upstairs on the second floor. Special Operation LifeSaver classes were presented during that time period. We had over 74,497 visitors during our presentations. Thirty six members of the Florida Citrus Train Soceity volunteered 1,270 days working 5,200 hours. Thank you for the fine opportunity to display our trains. Photo by Lynn Sage (See: MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE)
OPERATION LIFESAVER PRESENTATION
JANUARY 27, 2014 MAIN LIBRARY - 6TH FLOOR
FORT LAUDERDALE 1:00 pm - 2:30 PM
Train Safety for Everyone Program
January 27, 2014 Dr. Ken Sargeant, President of The Florida Citrus Model Train Society and Operation LifeSaver Presentor gave an Operation LifeSaver Train Safety
Presentation from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM in the Main Library downtown Fort Lauderdale. Tom Rottenberg and Bill Tessar assisted with an operating "G" Scale Train & distributing Operation
LifeSaver promotional materials. Thanks to Barbara Miller & Lillian Perricone of the Broward County Library for making all the arrangements. Photo by Tom Rottenberg (See: MAIN LIBRARY)
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION NIGHT
AT THE MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE
JANUARY 21,2014 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
January 21, 2014 (L-R) Frank & Anna Atanasio, David Mikelson, Saralyn & Ken Sargeant, Iren Szentes, John Michna, Bill & Debbie Tessar pictured at the Volunteer Appreciation Night held at the Museum of Discovery & Science
Photo by Lynn Sage (See: MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE)
CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR
HEALTHWORKS OF HOLLYWOOD, FL
AT THE MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE
DECEMBER 21, 2013 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
December 21, 2013 (L-R) Saralyn & Ken Sargeant, Joe Parisini, John Faso, John Michna operating model trains in the Main Lobby of the Museum of Discovery & Science for Healthworks of Hollywood (See: MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE)
SPECIAL MEDIA FUNDRAISER
AT THE MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE
DECEMBER 18, 2013 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
December 18, 2013 (Front row L-R) Joe Parisini, Ken Sargeant, Bill Tessar
(Back row L-R) Kieve Ehrlich, David Mikelson, operating model trains for a media fundraiser at the Museum of Discovery & Science.
THE MERCEDES BENZ OF FORT LAUDERDALE
MAD FOR MODS GALA, THE SEQUEL
AT THE MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE
NOVEMBER 16, 2013 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
November 16, 2913 (L-R) Bill Tessar, Ken Sargeant, Rick Compton, Lt General David Mikelson at the MAD for MODS GALA, at The Museum of Discovery & Science (See: MUSEUM OF DIRCOVERY & SCIENCE)
GRAND OPENING OF THE GREAT DAYS OF RAIL TRAVEL ON THE FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY BROWARD COUNTY MAIN LIBRARY
OCTOBER 9, 2013 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
October 9, 2013 Featured in picture (L-R) Robert Ledoux, Vice President & General Counsel (FEC), Don Robinson, President & CEO of "All Aboard Florida" the upcoming Miami to Orlando high speed passenger train service, Professor Seth H Bramson, Author & FEC Historian, Dr. Ken Sargeant, President of The Florida Citrus Model Train Society. (See: MAIN LIBRARY)
FIRST SECTION OF THE "NEW HO LAYOUT"
COMPLETED AUGUST 30, 2013
August 30, 2013 Mike Collins (NMRA Master Model Railroader #157) in the Main Lobby of the Museum of Discovery & Science standing by his and first section of the Florida Citrus Model Train Society "HO Scale Layout" (See: NEW "HO" SCALE LAYOUT)
OLD DAVIE SCHOOL
HISTORICAL MUSEUM
DAVIE, FLORIDA
JUNE 1, 2013 - AUGUST 17, 2013
June 8, 2013 Model Train Display at the Old Davie School Historical Museum, 6650 Griffin Road, Davie, Florida 33314. The first day was Saturday June 1, 2013 from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM. The Display continued every Saturday during the summer until August 17, 2013. Model trains running during the event were "0" and "HO" Scale Layouts. The Operation LifeSaver Safety Program was presented to visitors with plenty of free handouts available. Old Davie School Summer Camp Programs were presented June 10 - 14, 2013 and August 12 - 16, 2013 by Special Arrangement. The displays were presented for 22 days with 2,014 visitors and 26 Florida Citrus Model Train Society members donating 522 Volunteer Activity Hours during the summer months. (See: OLD DAVIE SCHOOL)
THE MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE
MAY 4, 2013 - MAY 19, 2013
The Florida Citrus Model Train Society "G" Scale Display at the Museum of Discovery & Science, Fort Lauderdale, Florida from May 4, 2013 to May 19, 2013. Over 4,022 attended the 13 day event. Visitors were given Operation LifeSaver Presentations and received Activity Books, Bookmarks, Key Rings, Pencils, Pens, Plastic Lapel Pins, Whistles, and Brouchers about Myths or Realities, Pedestrian Safety Around Tracks & Trains. We are looking forward to our second visit from August 24, 2013 to February 24, 2014. (See: Museum of Discovery & Science)
YOUNG AT ART LIBRARY, DAVIE, FLORIDA
JANUARY 26, 2013 - FEBRUARY 28, 2013
February 28, 2013 The Florida Citrus Model Train Society Model Train Display at the Young at Art Library in Davie, Florida from January 26 to February 28, 2013. Over 5,576 attended the 23 day event. Picture above was taken on our last day February 28, 2013. (See: YOUNG AT ART LIBRARY)
TRAIN SHOW & SWAP MEET
FEBRUARY 23, 2013
Feb. 23, 2013 (L-R) Ken Sargeant, Paul Gehring, Steven Kneuer, Tim Lemrow present Grand Prize winner Jayden Smith (center) with Lionel Train Set provided by our sponsor Ready to Roll. It was presented at the Train Show & Swap Meet at Pembroke Pines Charter School - Central Campus, Pembroke Pines, FL Over 326 guests visited the February 23, 2013 train show. (See: LAST SHOW)
WEST REGIONAL LIBRARY, PLANTATION, FLORIDA
DECEMBER 15, 2012 - JANUARY 23, 2013
The Florida Citrus Model Train Society model train display at the West Regional Library in Plantation, Florida from December 15, 2012 until January 23, 2013 set a new record of 10,050 visitors during our twenty six day event.
(See: WEST REGIONAL LIBRARY)
PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM, PLANTATION, FL
DECEMBER 4, 2012 - JANUARY 5, 2013
PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM, PLANTATION HISTORICAL SOCIETY
WINTER WONDERLAND
DECEMBER 4, 2012 TO JANUARY 5, 2013
511 N. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation, FL 33317
SPECIAL NEEDS KID'S DAY, BROWARD COUNTY FAIR
NOVEMBER 21, 2012 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Exceptional Student Day at the Broward County Fair November 21, 2012. Over 300 students from Broward County Schools attended the Fair with a Special Opening of the Fair from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Schools attending were Pembroke Pines Charter - Central Campus, Deerfield Beach High School, Fort Lauderdale High School, Piper High School, Flanagan High School, Driftwood Middle School, Pembroke Lakes Elementary, Broward Community College. Student were given a tour of the Fair Grounds which included the Agriculture Animal Tent, Horticulture Display, the Belmont Magic Show, Aussie Kingdom Show, Bengal Tiger Show, Wolf Show and the Florida Citrus Model Train Society Train Exhibit. Pepsi Cola products were provided for the students. Dr. Ken Sargeant co-ordinated the event.
BROWARD COUNTY FAIR
NOVEMBER 15, 2012 - NOVEMBER 25, 2012
The Florida Citrus Model Train Society Exhibit was a big hit at the Broward County Fair. Last year we were at the Fair for only three days. This year we increased our stay from November 15 - 25, 2012. Our attendance increased to 6,068 visitors to see our display. Thanks to the Florida Citrus Model Train Society members for their assistance making this a wonderful success. (See: COUNTY FAIR)
TRAIN SHOW NOVEMBER 17, 2012
Train Show November 17, 2012 Boy Scouts present colors and Pledge the Flag while Jack Esquenazi and Emilio Montanez play the National Anthem.
BUILDING "G" SCALE LAYOUT
FIRST DAY OCTOBER 15, 2012
October 15, 2012 (L-R) Co-Chairman Joe Parisini, Co-Chairman John Michna, Co-Chairman Bill Tesser work on the end sections of the Florida Citrus Model Train Society "G" Scale layout. (See:"G" SCALE LAYOUT)
PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM, PLANTATION, FL
JULY 14, 2012 - OCTOBER 27, 2012
Approximately 2,933 visitors to the Plantation Historical Museum for Railroad Days. This was in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Henry Flagler's Key West Extension 1912-2012. Members of the Florida Citrus Model Train Society participated in the event. (See: PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM)
WEST REGIONAL LIBRARY, PLANTATION, FLORIDA
APRIL 21, 2012 - MAY 5, 2012
May 5, 2012 Greg Baird controlling the Florida Citrus Model Train Society display at the West Regional Library in Plantation, Florida. The display was featured from April 21 until May 5, 2012. Over 3,478 attended during our twelve day event. We will be back December 15, 2012 through Janurary 23, 2013. We are looking forward to this occasion. (See: WEST REGIONAL LIBRARY)
MANIACS HOBBY COMPLEX DISPLAY, PLANTATION, FL
FEBRUARY 26, 2012 - MARCH 16, 2012
February 27, 2012 Florida Citrus Model Train Society members (Left to Right) Bill Tessar, Martin Miller, Frank DelVecchio, Tom Rottenberg, Don Glasser, Paul Gehring, John Michna, Don Kneuer, Ken Sargeant, Mike Collins, Tony Balano.
OPENING CEREMONY TRAIN SHOW
FEBRUARY 25, 2012
February 25, 2012 Boy Scout Color Guard, Assistant Scoutmaster Tom Rottenberg, and band members from Pembroke Pines Charter School - Central Campus, open Model Train Show.
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY
PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA
DECEMBER 17, 2011 - DECEMBER 30, 2011
December 28, 2011 The Florida Citrus Model Train Society Display at the Southwest Regional Library in Pembroke Pines, Florida from December 17, 2011 through December 30, 2011. Over 3,702 attended during our twelve day event.
(See: SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY 2011)