Meeting Minutes

IHC CHAPTER 7

4th QUARTER MEETING

December 4, 2022

The Grill

McCordsville, Indiana

President Don Villwock called the fourth quarter meeting to order at 2:10 p.m. Don

asked all members to introduce themselves and their guests. There were thirty seven

members and guests in attendance.

Pat Schlegel read the minutes of the third quarter meeting, held at the White River

Valley Show, Elnora, Indiana. Ben Chestnut moved and Tom Smith seconded the

motion to approve the minutes. The motion passed.

Treasurer Jim Yoars was not in attendance. But Jim had informed Don that there

were no changes in the accounts.

Neil Rissler reported there are currently two hundred and six active members. He still

has a few that are currently considered inactive because they have not as of yet

renewed their membership for 2022 even after being sent a second notice. Neil stated

that some of the contact information that he has for members is not up to date. So in the

next Chapter 7 newsletter he will be sending out a flier to obtain up to date contact

information and individual preference for contact. The information obtained from the

membership will make it easier for the club to reach out to the members.

Neil and Don shared information about the call messaging service that was used to

make a reminder call to the members just prior to the fourth quarter meeting. Don

explained that the service cost just less than eighteen dollars when used. The calls

come from a call center from Oklahoma City, so if you are careful about not taking calls

from callers that you don’t recognize and let it go to voicemail. The message will be

retained, but a direct hang-up most likely will end the call without receiving the

message. Don asked the membership if they wished for the club to continue using the

service for future reminder messages. Dwayne Hansford moved to continue the service,

with Marty Thieme second the motion. The motion passed.

Tom and Pam Smith reported that they are in need of articles for the newsletter.

Articles should be submitted to them at their email address. Don added that the chapter

website could also use photos and articles from the membership.

Mark Dieckmann reported on the chapter table. Mark had brought a limited supply of

chapter table materials to the meeting to help members with last minute Christmas

items. Mark also informed the membership that he and Dawn will not be able to work

the chapter table next August during the state show at Pioneer Engineers Club of

Indiana, at Rushville. Both Mark and Dawn are officers of that club and will be busy with

the show itself. So they hope the membership will take the time to volunteer at the table.

Mark and Dawn are still hoping that someone is willing to take over the chapter table.

Mark also reminded us that the proceeds from the chapter table were used to fund our

Mark also took time to update on the upcoming state show at Rushville. This will be

Pioneer Engineers Club's seventy-fifth anniversary as well as the one hundredth

anniversary of the Farmall Regular. So Mark is hoping to see lots of Regulars show up.

If possible Mark would like to create a line of Regulars from the first year of production

to the last. So those who attend the show can see the changes made on the Regular

from year to year during its production. Dawn asked the membership to bring their

tractors in number to exceed the number set by the John Deere Collectors. They had

three hundred forty three tractors at the show this past August. This is the number that

Chapter 7 needs to beat. Mark told that the show expects to exceed six hundred

tractors of all colors.

Randy Barrett made two presentations on behalf of the scholarship committee. One

thousand dollar scholarships from the International Harvester Charitable Trust by way of

Chapter 7 were awarded to Brent Studebaker, a 2021 recipient. And Maddie Bellush, a

2020 recipient. No scholarship was awarded in 2022. Over the years over thirty scholarships have been presented since we started the scholarship program.

New Business

Don asked for suggestions for the 2023 first quarter meeting. The officers are open to

ideas. 

Don asked if there was any other new business.

Dwayne Hansford asked how far out we would want to lock in the state show. Dwayne

said that Brookville would be a consideration for 2025. Don said that action would be

considered in a future meeting in the next year.

With no further business Don closed the meeting with prayer.

Upcoming Chapter 7 Events

• 2023 Chapter 7 State Show - Pioneer Engineers Club of Indiana, Rushville, IN

August 3,4,5,6, 2023

• 2024 Chapter 7 State Show - S.E. Indiana Farm Club Show, Osgood, IN

June 27,28,29, 2024

Upcoming National Events

•IHCC Winter Convention, Holiday Inn Valley View, Roanoke, Virginia 

March 16, 17, 18, 2023

• 2023 RPRU, Grand Island, Nebraska, 

June 15,16, 17, 2023

• 2024 RPRU, Spencer, Iowa, 

June 20,21, 22, 23, 2024

• 2025 RPRU, Sedalia, Missouri, 

June 26, 27, 28, 2025

Respectfully submitted, 

Pat Schlegel, Secretary