Meeting Minutes

March 2, 2025

Indiana IHC Chapter 7 met at the MCL Cafeteria on the south side of Indianapolis on March 2, 2025, with 35 members and guests in attendance. After a prayer, members and guests were invited to go through the buffet line.

President Villwock called the meeting to order, and members were asked to stand, identify themselves and family members with them, and hold up and talk about any toy tractors, trucks or machinery they had brought along. Some very impressive toys were displayed, and some very interesting stories were told about many of them. 

Secretary Pat Schlegel had called in earlier and was under the weather and said he would not be attending. Therefore, no secretary’s report was given.

Mark Dieckman passed out the treasurer’s report and made a few comments. David Sottong made a motion to approve and that was seconded. Motion was approved. 

Neil Rissler, our membership secretary, gave his report. Neil reported that we have 175 paid members and recently picked up Rodney and Cathy Pirtle, Scott Swartz and Doug Vieke.  He also reported members Lynn Romas and Ron Himsel had passed away this past year. Per agreement at our last meeting, he reminded the club that membership cards will not be mailed out unless requested, or he can e-mail them to a member if they want one. 

Neil Rissler also reminded everyone to send any IH photos to him or Tom Smith to put in our newsletter.

Mark and Dawn Dieckman said they will be taking the Chapter 7 table to the 2025 Red Power
Roundup, in Sedalia Missouri on June 26th, 27th and 28th. If you are going to the RPR Show, please take a turn at the Chapter table so everyone can take a break and see the show. President Villwock asked for a show of hands of those planning on going and 8 couples indicated they would be attending.

Randy Barrett then gave the Scholarship report. Applications are due by May 10th. Purdue student Macy Tucker was present and received a $1000 national IH scholarship. She is majoring in agronomy and farm management.

President Villwock reported that Mrs. Rosie Taylor had donated her family’s Cub tractor and belly mower to the club. Don picked up the Cub and delivered it to Neil Rissler, who got it running after it had not been running for a few years. By coincidence, we learned at the meeting that member Matt Theime had worked on it once upon a time, in it’s past. A after much discussion, a motion was made to sell tickets ($2 a ticket or 3 tickets for $5) and raffle it off at the 4thquarter meeting. The motion was seconded and passed. It was mentioned that we could sell chances at our State Show at the Hendricks Co. Fair in July and maybe after checking, take it to the Half Century of Progress Show in Rantoul, in August. Don will check on licensing requirements and get tickets printed.

President Villwock asked about a date for the 2ndquarter meeting. After some discussion it was decided to skip the 2ndquarter meeting and combine it with the 3rd quarter meeting at our State Show on July 19.

Our state IHC Chapter 7 Show will be July 17th, 18th and 19th at the Hendricks Co Fair in Danville. Their fair starts on July 13 and runs through the 19th. Their Antique Club will be there all week with tractors and displays. IH exhibitors are encouraged to come anytime that week, but especially on the 17th, 18 and 19th. Free admission passes will be available and will be sent to exhibitors by the Hendricks County fair staff (317-718-6156) or if you contact Neil Rissler at 812-878-7942, he will forward your contact info to them. There is a camping area available at the fairground, but no hook-ups are left.  

Other new business: Vice President and board member, Jason Scaggs contacted president Villwock and said due to increased job responsibilities he needs to resign as Vice President and as a board member. President Villwock asked for anyone that might be interested in becoming a board member to please contact him. The board, according to the rules of the bylaws, will then select the new VP at their next meeting.

                                                                                   Submitted by Joyce Villwock