Over 50 IH tractors were lined up and no telling how many engines were displayed.  The club had 10 new members register and quite a few renewed their membership for '06.  

Our general meeting went very well and after the meeting, we had hamburgers and ice cream prepared by a couple from Indiana, Kevin and Aimee Chapman.  They had taken a F-20, fabricated a grill that resembled a steam engine, powered it with a LB engine, and mounted an ice cream churn on the drawbar.  This was quite a machine to see.  Special thanks goes to Gary Hudgens for inviting them down and providing the ingredients for the meal.  When you see him, say thanks.   

Next meeting of the chapter will be at Bob and KR's plow day, Oct 29th.  A map will be provided in the next newsletter that will go out the week of the 17th.  This is the meeting at which our directors are elected so attendance is very important.    

Tractor games and units for plowing will be set up so we plan on a full and fun day.  Hope to see all members there.   

Saturday turned out to be a wonderful day for a show and meeting.  We had about 40 members and guest present for the show.  KR announced that we now have the largest membership we have ever had.  The number is up to 154 active paid members.

There were a lot of pieces of IH equipment on display.  Sam Simmons had both his military IH crawlers there.  What a load that must have been to haul.  Thanks to everyone who came and expecially those who brought equipment.  With fuel as costly as it has become, I was proud for every member that made the journey.

We have a fine club and some very dedicated members.

Temple will be Oct. 1 and it is an IH featured show.  Let's do ourselves proud by having our largest turnout ever.