And, the Winners are !

 First , Thank You to all the people who voted on the Poll.  There was also a check sheet circulated at the meeting with the same two winning designs virtually tied!   There were several motions approved by the members relating to the pins & patches.   One involving colors.  The 'blue' design was a heavy favorite over the 'red' one.  Bill &  Robin suggested a change to a steam engine which was also a clear choice and the members voted to approve patches for all members and pins to volunteers.

The next step is to turn over the updated designs to directer Andy Hendrickson, who is the contact person on pins and patches.  Together with the Board of Directors they will make the final decisions on things like size, quantity, price, and any other factor needed to have a finished product available to the members in time for the annual meeting in July.

 One more quick note:   Another winner was the enthusiasm for the MGRS to visit the Seashore Trolly Museum on August 11th of this year.   Fifteen more people signed up to attend the outing which will include the Museum, Stores, Shops, All day Rides, Tour and Picnic Lunch for MGRS members and guests!  We were also very pleased to meet new member John Middleton who is a very nice gentleman and a  great representative of  the museum.  We look forward to our visit very much.  If you are interested in joining the outing on August 11th,  please contact  Dick Rubin at  rjrubin100@aol.com
Thank you Dick, much more on this later.