Western Missouri Antique Tractor & Machinery Association

WMAT&MA NEWS AUGUST 2004 DONATIONS: Oerke Farms $200.00 cash. Jim Ketron gave us a load of belts for the threshing machine. The railroad guys received $263.00 in donations during the show. MFA oil of Butler brought fuel as the show was just beginning and donated it. They had very little notice that the engine fellows were out of diesel, but they were right there for us. QUESTIONS: I have members ask questions from time to time. I think I’ll use this forum to answer some of them. When does the fiscal year begin? January one. Who picks member of the year? The last 5 members to receive the award. What about the other recognition awards? The president selects them, with suggestions from any of the five. They are usually pulled from the list of nominees for man of the year. What does 501c3 mean? Our club is a 501c3 and because we have that status, any one donating to the club can take the value of the gift off their taxes. FOUND: The girls found a cordless drill in their kitchen that someone left after repairs were made. WEB: Don’t forget to look at our web page at www.wmatma.com. Kevin is making this a great site. Send him any cool stuff to WELCOME: New life members, Delbert Hooper, Independence: Doug Snodgrass, Appleton City: Raymond Smith, Harrisonville: Kathryn Hampton, Lake City, Tx: Todd Johnson, Concordia: Farrell Sexson, Pleasant Hill: and Robert Burns from Fontana, Ks and Kevin Johnson. IN MY OPINION: Of course, the rain was the big topic during the show, but I found a few things that really made me take notice. I was pleased to see 28 crawlers. I didn’t think that kind of number was possible given the weather and the difficulty transporting all that heavy iron. I also thought over 20 cars were a lot, given the mud. Collectors don’t like mud. I liked the “all services” flag display and silhouette at the museum a lot. I am always impressed, after the show is over each year on Sunday evening, when the Tenholder kids moves in to go over the grounds, cleaning up any left behind trash. The almost canceled parade of power on Sunday turned out to be one of the best ever. I was also surprised to see such a huge and enthusiastic crowd on Sunday. One good thing about the rain, those members that normally never have time to visit, had a chance to catch up with old friends like we haven’t done for a long time. What a great year Fred Lewis picked to face lift the museum! Folks were looking for buildings to get in and many took that opportunity to look over the “new” museum and they liked it. How ‘bout the trams running in the rain. The King team ran that program like a Swiss watch and the drivers never quit. I think Jim Ridley held the largest Saturday crowd at the Blacksmith shop. And how ‘bout that anvil shoot in the pouring rain...impossible, I think not!   There were disappointments too. For the first time since our beginning, no one ground wheat or corn in the mill house. Charles and Helen were able to come over, but could not work the mills. Richard reports it looks like our income from the show will be about one-half normal. We will just have to tighten up our belt some. I missed Buzz running around on his JD LUC truck. AUCTION SCHOOL: Cliff Stefee has scheduled the 3 day school for August 23, 24, 25 in the main office. The classes are free and if you are interested call Cliff at 816 297 2246. SUMMER PICNIC: August 29th bring a covered dish, your service and a smile. The girls will furnish the drinks PLUS every one will get a sundae for desert from the soda shop girls. We’ll eat at 1:00pm. Questions? Call Lillian at 816 297 2776. MEETING AUGUST 12th: This was a very good meeting and much was discussed. Our stock of old buckles that are 5 years old or older will be sold at 5:00 each until they are all gone.   Delbert ask for volunteers to be interviewed for anvil shooters as he needs to step down because his stepper is slowing down. 816 297 2098. Don’t everyone call at once.   Whether to change the annual show date or not is a big deal. If you have suggestions or comments, see one of the committee checking it out. Don Hill, Bill Parrish, John Rueter, Don Arndt or Leonard Walburn. This committee will report at the annual meeting in Nov.   Details for our make up tractor pull was decided. September 18th, $5:00 hook up fee, no gate admission as we owe a pull to the folks that came to the rain out. Antique and classic. 3 places prizes, weigh in at 10:00 am, Pulls start at 2:00 pm, WMAT MA rules apply, classic tractors for us is 1939-1955. Randy Yates chairman, call with questions, 816 297 2674.   We are fixing up the better stuff in machinery roe that is outside, but the equipment we are not wanting to keep we are going to offer it back to the donors. This is the equipment south of the southwest fence.   Dues for 2005 will be due January 1st and are $25:00. Send to Duane Craig, 1001 Country Club Drive, Butler Mo, 64730. VIDDY IS HURTING: Our wonderful mowing tractor has a main pump burned out and needs rebuilt. This has stung us some on our park grooming. It is throwing more of a load on our other equipment. If you can see your way clear, won’t you bring in a mower and take a turn? We can sure use some more help ‘til Viddy is all well again. UPCOMING VILLAGE EVENTS: Game night in the Village Center --- Every 2nd Saturday night Railroad runs --- Every 2nd Sunday afternoon Board meetings --- Every 2nd Thursday night at 7 PM Auction school --- August 23-25 Summer picnic --- August 29, 2004 at 1pm in Zimmy Park, Frontier Village. Tractor Pull --- September 18, 2004 Kids day (4th grade kids) --- October 5th, ( rain date October 12th) Threshers dinner and election of officers --- November 14th 1pm (2nd Sunday) Hot chocolate night --- Saturday November 27, 2004 5 pm ‘til the goodies are gone. Swap Meet --- March 18, 19, 2005 27th annual Steam and Gas Engine Show --- July 22, 23, 24 2005 Remember our members that are hurting. Meet you at the Village Don Arndt