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JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2007 News Letter

EDITOR: Duane Craig

* Swap Meet March 23-24, 2007
* March meeting is a Pot Luck, March 8, 2007 6:00 PM.
* Work Day March 17, 2007 be there to get ready for the Swap Meet.


  • December Board Meeting: Steven Doody wanted to thank every one for their help Hot Chocolate Night, It was a big success it was the largest crowd ever. The Christmas light were fantastic many good comments. Steven Doody wanted the swap meet flyers made available. It is time to get them passed out. Tim Hummel reported that the swap meet committee had suggested a fall swap meet; a date will be decided later. The Tractor Show, Show bill will go to the printers soon. Just some final touch ups. Bill Parrish has made up a tram driver schedule, it is in the office it has been suggested that all members avail themselves to keeping the trams operating, this is very important inside the park as well as outside. Please come by the office during the Swap Meet and reserve your time to drive a tram. Everyone’s help is needed.
      Dan and James Nieder representing the Hillbilly Hook n Pull LLC HillbillyPullers.com a garden tractor pulling association were present discussing using the park for a pull. The date of July 28th was agreed upon.

  • January Board Meeting: Bill Parrish has delivered the 2007 show bills to the office they are ready for posting and handing out. Don Arndt said that he needed pictures of the Board Members for the annual paper, which The Adrian Journal puts out for each show. It was decided that the 2007 show button would have a picture of Fred Lewis’ Planet Jr. mower.

  • February Board Meeting: Steven called for a workday on March 17, to get ready for the swap meet and take down Christmas lights. Not much in way of business acted on. The Swap Meet Committee has set a date for our first fall meet; it will be on October 19-20, 2007.

  • Donations: The Adrian Bank donated $750.00. Missouri Town at Lake Jacomo has donated a Post Office unit to the club.

  • Don’t forget to check on you membership dues status, check with me or note the number in the upper right of the mailing label, it should read 2007 or indication of a life membership, if you are paid up. The membership dues help us defray the cost of operating the club, promotion expenses, advertising and postage for newsletters.

  • Presidents Corner: I would like to thank everyone for the opportunity to be the president again this year. I am just one person but we have a wonderful organization and I am proud to be a part of it. I would like to remind everyone with a June show, the March and April meetings are very important for finalizing the show plans....May is too late. Please bring any new ideas / changes to the March or April meetings. All members are welcome to our meetings and we are glad to see you.
    I also want to remind you about the scale engine show in 2008.
    Thanks!
    Steven

  • The Ladies Auxiliary: Don’t forget the potluck at the March 8th meeting. Men please invite your wives and family we will eat at 6:00 PM with the meetings starting about 7:00 PM. Bring your own table service, any questions call 816 297 2776. We will be planning for the Swap Meet.
    Thanks!
    Lillian

  • Duane’s Editorial: As with every organization, government, club or association. We have the type and quality of leadership, which we deserve, as this leadership is the direct by-product of our involvement. I am proud of the leadership of WMATMA we have dedicated individuals, who have given of themselves to promote and work for a great organization. I just took notice of the addition to the big Engine barn and realized that it had been closed-in since I had last seen it. Club members taking it upon themselves to make use of their time and talents to increase the capacity of our show grounds. Please be one who steps up and make your self-available to help out wherever you can. There is always enough work to go around.
    See you at the Swap Meet.
    Duane

  • WMAT&MA Dates To Remember:

    March Meeting --- Wednesday March 8, 2007 6:00 PM Potluck Dinner & Board Meeting

    Game Night --- 2nd Saturday of each month.
    Railroad Runs --- Every 2nd Sunday of each month. (Afternoon)
    Board Meeting Every 2nd Thursday Of The Month --- 7:00 PM

    Swap Meet --- March 23-24 2007
    29th annual Steam and Gas Engine Show --- June 22, 23, 24 2007
    Antique & Classic Tractor Pull --- July 21, 2007
    Mini-Rod & Garden Tractor Pull --- July 28, 2007
    Summer Picnic --- August 25, 2007
    Kids Day --- Oct. 2nd 2007
    Threshers Dinner & Election of Officers --- Nov 11, 2007
    Hot Chocolate Night --- Nov 24, 2007 (5:00 PM Until the goodies are gone.)

    Feature Tractors:
    2007 - White, Oliver, Cockshutt, and Minneapolis Moline.
    2008 - Massy Harris and Massy Ferguson
    2009 - International and the Red Power Roundup

    Check out our web site www.wmatma.com for late breaking news and events.

    WMAT&MA
    Duane Craig
    1001 Country Club Dr.
    Butler, MO 64730












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