Train Collectors Association

“Membership is open to any person in the division area who operates scale or model trains therein and is a tca member in good standing, and is to include those residing outside of the division boundaries. Tca members in good standing formerly affiliated with another tca division who take up residence within the division jurisdiction must pay annual rocky mountain division dues. Tca members in good standing whose previous division membersip has been terminated for reason of unpaid annual division dues may apply for reinstatement according to the procedures described in the bylaws. Tca members in good standing and applicants residing within the jurisdiction of the division who decline to join the division may attend division meets. Types of members: founding charter members - are those persons who joined in the formation of the division and became members by 1 february 1972. Active - a tca member who resides within the division area as defined in article 2. Active members must pay annual division dues, may hold division office and may vote in the annual division election. Associate - a tca member in good standing who resides outside of the division area. Associate members must pay annual division dues but may not hold a division office nor vote in the annual division election. Honorary - honorary membership may be conferred on any division member or non-member by unanimous approval of the board of directors. Honorary membership shall carry all the privileges of an active membership, except that annual dues shall not be required. Other - as specified in article 2, section 2.4, of these bylaws and/or as the division board may establish with the concurrence of the majority of the membership at any scheduled monthly meeting.”

“On every two-year increment, the members will elect or re-elect, by a majority vote, board of director officers to replace those whose terms expire that year from candidates nominated by the nominating committee.”

“Members have a vote on issues, such as raising dues, or should rmd have a summer meet. Most issues are decided by the officers.”

“The form 990 is reviewed by the treasurer and a copy of the form is provided to each board member before signing and filing.”

“Board members sign a confidentiality agreement when taking office. We are self-reporting.”

“The organization makes its governing documents available to the public upon written request.”

“To promote the model train hobby and train history in the rocky mountain region through displays, educational shows and youth clubs. . 1. Train collectors displays and educational shows. The train collectors association rocky mountain division (rocky mountain train collectors) schedules annual as well as other public gatherings and opportunities for its members to show and share exhibits and demonstrations of toy trains. These public gatherings focus on opportunities for people to learn about trains and pertinent and relevant lessons from their history. . 2. Education and preservation of train history and culture. The rocky mountain train collectors members possess model and toy trains, artifacts, and other items of historical and cultural value and interest. The organization assists where possible and provide opportunities for members to preserve, restore, and utilize such possessions for the benefit and learning of the general public. The organization also organizes a lending library for its members and the general public. There are books and other resources that are available for education, learning, reading, and compiling information and applying it to telling the story of trains and railroading. . 3. Public demonstrations and exhibits. Rocky mountain train collectors regularly accept invitations to group events, pubic gatherings, and schedule exhibits and education events of trains and train history. . 4. Educational activities for youth. Rocky mountain train collectors will provide learning opportunities for children and youth. The organization provides two different clubs for children and youth who are train enthusiasts or to build train enthusiasts of these youth. There is a tca kids club which promotes learning about trains to those under the age of 12. Once they are 13 they can join and participate as part of the of the tca teens club. Kids get to learn about real railroads, how they operate, and how they are an important industry for our country, communities, and the world.”