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2016 Summer Newsletter

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Out first club newsletter was released and highlights our events and summer plans. Make sure you take a gander at this great newsletter as it is sure to get your IH blood pumping with excitement! To view the newsletter, click this link.

Many thanks to Winona for making such a beautiful and helpful newsletter and many thanks to club members who contributed stories to her for the newsletter.

Club Meeting Minutes: February 14, 2016

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Provided by Cynthia Shaver:
IHC Club Meeting ­ February 14,2016

The meeting was called to order by Tinker Moats.

  • The minutes for the December meeting were read. A motion was made to accept the minutes as read. It was seconded and approved.
  • The Treasurer’s Report was given. The club purchased a 6X10 box trailer to store club supplies and transport items to the different shows the club attends. The cost was $1800.00. The club still has to pay taxes and transfer the title for the trailer. The current balance is $1907.75. A motion was made to accept the Treasurer’s Report. It was accepted and approved.

Old Business:

    • Board Members­­­: Two new Board Members are needed. Tyrone Scott and Roger Baker were nominated. A motion was made to accept the nominations. It was seconded.
    • Fundraiser­­­ The Board suggested April 9, 2016 as the day for the fundraiser. We will do sandwiches again. Tyrone will prepare the meat. The club members will meet at 8:30 A.M. on the ninth to prepare the sandwiches. The sandwiches will sale for $3.00. Jennifer needs to have the presale numbers by April 4, 2016. It was suggested we have the April Meeting on that Saturday at 12:30 at the conclusion of making the sandwiches. A motion was made to have the meeting on that date. It was seconded and approved.
    • News Letter­­­- The News Letter will be put out four times a year. Winona will be in charge of the Letter. Any information you would like to have in the Letter should be given to Winona by March 1, 2016 so she can get the Letter out by March 15, 2016.

New Business:

    • Shelves for the trailer­­­-Berlin, Bill and Norman will make shelves for the trailer at Norman’s shop on March 12, 2016.
    • Somerset donated three barrel cars for a barrel train.. The only stipulation was that when we were not using them any more we would return them to Somerset. The colors suggested for the cars were Federal Yellow, IH Red and Grey. The cars may need new tires. A motion was made to have Jerry McDonald use his judgement on painting the cars and fixing or purchasing new. It was seconded and approved.
    • Two tables were donated to the club by Tractor Care.
    • A letter was sent to Steiner for donations for the Summer Show. Steve and Cotton said they would donate plywood to the club.
    • Relay for Life­­­ Becky said there were 25 members on the team. Relay for Life is May 6, 2016 at the Fairgrounds. Bring a chair and spend the night. It starts at 6:00 P.M.. Raffle tickets are available for the Pedal Tractor. Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. Anyone may sell Contact Becky at Relay for Life. Auction items for Relay for Life are needed by April 1,2016. Becky said she needed some buttons for projects.
    • Summer Show July 8-10, 2016:­­­
    • Committees:
    • Advertising: Cynthia Shaver
    • Vendors: Tyrone Scott
    • Kids Activities:
    • Set Up: Bill Shaver, Berlin Zirk and Norman Puffenbarger
    • Clean Up: As many people as necessary.
    • Demonstrations: Tinker Moats and Jerry Mcdonald
    • Bill and Berlin will break down a Cub. It was suggested we sell chances on the amount of time it would take.
    • Auction: Winona Scott and Becky Seal
    • They need two people to clerk and people to help handle items.
    • Tables: The club will rent 50 tables from the Fairground. The board recommended club members pay $5.00 per table and other vendors pay $10.00 per table. There would be a sign up sheet for the tables. David Seal made a motion to limit four tables per vendor. If there were tables available, the vendors could purchase more. It was seconded and approved.
    • A motion was made to feature engines and power units at the Show. It was seconded and
    • A motion was made to have printed Tee Shirts instead of hats for the Show. The shirts would have the featured items and the Show date printed on them. It was seconded and approved.
    • Jennifer will have the quantity and pricing at the next meeting.
    • The Fairground is booked through 2020 for our Show After this year the Show will be on the fourth weekend in June.
    • As there was no other business a motion was made to adjourn. It was seconded and approved.

Club Meeting Minutes: December 13, 2015

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IH Collectors Meeting, December 13, 2015

  • The meeting was called to order by Steve Kegey.  He made the suggestion that we have an informal meeting.  It was accepted by the members.  Steve commented that we had a great year.
  • The Treasurer’s Report was given.  The current balance is $3606.62.
  • The Tenderloin Sandwich fundraiser made a profit of $974.00.  We made over 500 sandwiches.
  • Becky Seal gave a report on Relay For Life.  They made $904.00 from their fundraiser.  They made $2200.00 for Relay For Life.
  • Old Business:  The status for 501 C3 for our club is official.
  • New Business:  Becky told the club about an “Adopt a Grandparent” for a nursing home.
  • The cost to sponsor one Grandparent is  $10.00.  A motion was made to sponsor 10 Grandparents.  The motion was seconded and approved.
  • A motion was made to have a power unit and a gas engine on the plaque for the Summer Show.  It was seconded and approved.  The Summer Show is July 8-10, 2016.
  • Our next Meeting will be February 14, 2016 at the Crosskeys Worship Center.
  • There was discussion about having the April Meeting at Keystone.  It will be decided on at the February Meeting.
  • We need two new Board Members. If anyone is interested or knows someone that might be interested, let a board member or officer know.
  • For the February Board Meeting and the regular meeting, members were asked to think about a Spring Fundraiser and Show Committees.  
  • The Maryland !H Club is still wanting us to have an East Coast Show in 2017.  
  • There was discussion about doing a Newsletter four times a year.  Jennifer will be in charge of this project.
  • The Fall Festival in Churchville,Virginia, will be the last Saturday in September. Internationals will be the feature.
  • The Toy Show at Churchville Elementary will feature IH Toys.  It is held sometime the last of October.  A date will be given later.
  • Jennifer reported that there was good representation at the IH Auction
  • The meeting was adjourned after which Bob Selkirk gave the blessing for our Christmas Meal.

 

Relay for Life: February 2016 News

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2016 Relay Pedal Tractor Raffle Tickets are available.

$2 each
3 tickets for $5
$40 for a book
If you would like to help sell tickets or want to buy some contact Dave 540-607-7450 or Becky 540-421-3912
Drawing will be as usual the night of Relay Friday May 6

Auction Items for Relay are due to us by April 1.

If you would like to donate an item please contact Dave or Becky and we can make arrangements to get your item.

Relay event is Friday May 6 @ 6pm.

This is an all night event. Bring a chair and warm clothes. We would love to see everyone.

Upcoming events for our Team are Weyers Cave Toy show Feb 27.

And River heads toy show at the end of March.

We currently have 25 team members WOW thats is awesome….
Thank you everyone for your continued support and all your hard work
Thank you
Becky and David Seal

Club Meeting April 12, 2015

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Next Meeting:

February 14, 2016: Board @ 1:30, Regular meeting @ 3:00 PM

The new club trailer and barrel train will be featured for this meeting! Thanks to Sommerset Steam and Gas for donating the barrel train. The trailer was purchased with club funds.

Location:

Cross Keys Worship Center; 7174 Mill Creek Church Road; Mt. Crawford, VA  22841

 

 

 

December 13, 2015 – Meeting/Christmas Dinner

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Christmas Dinner Meeting:

You and your family are invited to our annual Christmas Dinner. If you know of someone interested in becoming a member, invite them to come along.

Meeting begins at 3:00 p.m. with dinner to follow.
Bring a covered dish.
Meat, drinks, and tableware are provided.

LOCATION:  Cross Keys Worship Center; 7174 Mill Creek Church Road; Mt. Crawford, VA  22841

RSVP by December 6 to 540-820-9763 or jpuffenb@bridgewater.edu

Coming up in 2016…

May 6, 2016 Relay for Life at Rockingham County Fairgrounds

July 8, 9, & 10, 2016 6th annual IH Collectors of VA show at Rockingham County Fairgrounds  (4808 South Valley Pike; Harrisonburg, VA 22801)

Starting in 2017, our annual show will always be the fourth weekend in June (June 23, 24, & 25, 2017).

We would like to recognize and welcome our new members who joined in 2015:

John Beavers (Winchester); Charles Breeding (Culpeper); Nathan Burkholder (Mt. Jackson); Lorne Cooper (Linden); Farrell Dennis (Timberville); David Frazier (Scottsville); Zach Gerding (Port Republic); Rodney Hoffman (Culpeper); Donnie Jenkins (Elkton); Rick Lyons (Richmond); Lynn Neer (Harrisonburg); Pope Reed (Crozier); David Ruston (Front Royal); Craig Smith (Crozier); Justin Kyle Webb (Swoope); and Tommy Wilson (Boones Mill).

Meeting Locations

If you would like the Chapter to hold one of its regular meetings in your area, please contact Jennifer Puffenbarger at 540-820-9763 to make arrangements.

Trailer Needed:

The Chapter is in need of an enclosed trailer (around a 6×10) for hauling club items to the shows we attend.  If you know of someone who has one to sell at a reasonable price or by chance would donate it to the club, contact Tinker Moats at 540-246-5726.

 

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PRESALE FUNDRAISER-Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches $3.00 each

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REMINDER:
PRESALE FUNDRAISER-Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches $3.00 each
Call Jennifer, 540-820-9763, by October 19 with presale totals and/or if you can help make sandwiches.
Volunteers to make sandwiches should arrive at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, at the Cross Keys Worship Center.
Pick up sandwiches at the Cross Keys Worship Center on Saturday, October 24, from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.