Meeting Minutes

October 12, 2024

 The fourth quarter meeting was held near Kempton, Indiana at the plow day hosted by the Sottong family. The meeting was called to order following lunch by club President Don Villwock, with 20 members and guests in attendance.

 The minutes of the third quarter meeting were read by secretary Pat Schlegel and

approved as read by those in attendance.

 Neil Rissler gave the membership report stating that we currently have 164 active members and 31 members were moved to inactive status due to not renewing their membership by October 1.

On behalf of the scholarship committee Randy Barrett presented scholarship checks to Caden Carpenter and Emma Clouser. The membership then voted to make available two scholarships for 2025.

Don then gave an update on the upcoming state shows. All approvals have been

made for the Hendricks County Antique Tractor and Machinery Club to host the 2025 state show during the Hendricks County Fair, July 13-19, 2025. Tri-State Gas Engine And Tractor Association, Portland, is the host for 2026. Franklin County Antique Machinery Club, Brookville is the host for 2027.

The by-laws proposal that was brought before the membership at the 2024 state show and the third quarter meeting held at the Tucker Family Farm, Brazil , In. was brought before the membership in attendance. The motion was made and seconded to remove the clause requiring additional liability by clubs hosting future state shows. Those in attendance voted in favor of the removal of the clause.

 With no further business the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted Pat Schlegel, Secretary