Meeting Minutes
Second Quarter Meeting
IHC Chapter 7 Minutes
April 11, 2026
Jack Cook's House
Members of Chapter 7 gathered at the farm of Jack Cook near Clayton, IN on
April 11, 2026 at 2 pm and started the afternoon with refreshments. The
business meeting was called to order at 2:30 by President Don Villwock. At that
time Don introduced our host Jack Cook who briefly told about his vast collection
of tractors. Some of which are not at all common to us here in the United States
because they had been imported from other parts of the world.
The minutes of the first quarter meeting were then read by Secretary Pat
Schlegel. The minutes were approved as read by the membership in attendance.
Treasurer Mark Dickman was not in attendance and sent Don the account
balances for both the club bank account and the chapter table account to report
to the membership.
Membership report was given by Neil Rissler. Neil reported that the club currently
had 147 members. Neil also reminded those in attendance that membership
renewal was due in July. Chapter 7 dues are $10, with the national dues of $20
for a total of $30.
Old Business:
A report was given at this time of the Winter Convention by some of the
members that attended the convention.
New Business:
Don reported that Mark Dieckmann has indicated that he would like to step
down from being Treasurer. So that position will be open for election at our 3rd
quarter meeting in Portland. A nominating committee will be soon formed and
anyone who is interested in the treasurer position or a director's slot please let
Don know. Mark and Dawn Dieckmann also conveyed to Don they would like to
pass on the Chapter 7 Table responsibilities as they have been doing it for a
number of years. Anyone who is interested please visit with Mark and Dawn.
President Villwock encouraged anyone who would like to be more involved to
please let him or the directors know of your interest.
Don expressed the desire for a club plow day if anyone would be willing to
host one please inform Don or one of the directors so details can be worked out.
Don informed the membership that he had checked upon the possibility of
using the IH logo on canes. President Villwock checked on using the IH logo on
our canes with a national director. He was advised that it should be OK to go
ahead with imprinting the logos on our canes.
Don reminded the membership that the third quarter meeting would be held at
1 pm Saturday August 29, 2026 at the Tri-State Show, Portland, IN. Director
elections will be held during that meeting.
Neil Michel presented the club with a neon club sign for display at club events.
With no further business or discussion the meeting was adjourned to view the
Cook tractor collection.
Pat Schlegel
Secretary
