Meeting Minutes

IHC Chapter 7 Minutes

August 29, 2026

Portland, IN

The general membership meeting was called to order at 1:00 pm by club president Don Villwock. With 37 members and guests in attendance. The minutes to the second quarter meeting were read by secretary Pat Schlegel. The motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes as read. The treasurer's report was given by Mark Dickman. 

New Business 

Orchard Posium 

Chapter 7 member Dave Willis is organizing the Orchard Posium for the 2027 Red Power Roundup in Michigan. The Orchard Posium will be a display composed of International Harvester Orchard tractors and equipment. Anyone who owns any orchard tractors or equipment that they wish to make a part of the 

display are encouraged to contact Dave so space can be calculated for the display. His information is 

Dave Willis, email: heysiao@hotmail.com and phone: 765-527-7226. 

Winter Convention 2027 

Rob and Kelly Meyers made a presentation to encourage members to attend the 2027 Winter Convention, March 18-20, 2027 at the Farmstead Inn and Conference Center located at 370 S.VanBuren St. Shipshewanna, IN 46565. Rob and Kelly shared quite a bit of information and encouraged everyone to check out the Chapter #33 Facebook page or the Chapter #33 website for more information. 

Plow Day 

Gerald Phares announced that he would be hosting a plow day and the 4th quarter meeting at his farm on October 10, 2027 with a rain date of October 17 from 9am to 4 pm. Lunch will be at noon with pulled pork and the members are encouraged to bring a side or desert, A skid steer will be available for unloading plows. The address is 7515 Lane Road McCordsville, IN. 

Don brought before the members Neil Rissler’s suggestion of a one-time gift of $100 dollars to Macy Tucker in gratitude for her work on maintaining the website and her help on the newsletter, while focused on her college studies. The motion was made and seconded to present Macy with a one-time gift of $100. The motion was passed by the members present. 

Red Power Roundup 2027 

Michigan Chapter #11 made a presentation for the 2027 Red Power Roundup. Matt Weesies and Sarah Tomac gave details and answered questions about the show. More information will be available on the Chapter 11, Facebook page and the National website as it comes available. Dates for the show are June 17-19, 2027. The location is St. Joseph County Fairgrounds, 316 Charlotte St. Centerville, MI 49032. 

2027 Chapter #7 State Show 

Mark Lee from Franklin County Antique Machinery Club was present to encourage members to come to their 2027 show when they will be hosting the 2027 Chapter #7 State Show at Brookville, IN. The dates are September 28-31, 2027. The address of the show site is 11225 County Park Road Brookville, IN. 

Don relayed the membership report left by Neil Rissler who was not able to attend the meeting. The chapter has 161 members with 112 of them renewals. 

Election of Directors 

After some clarifications on the nomination process. A nomination committee of Tom Smith and Mark Dieckman were appointed. They reported back with nominees Andrew Tucker, Pam Clemmons, and David Williamson for Directors. Tom Smith then made the motion to close nominations and vote in the slate. The motion passed and the nominees were elected. With no further business the meeting was adjourned.

Pat Schlegel 

Secretary