Montour Antique Farm Machinery Collectors Association s O FFICIAL N EWSLETTER April 2017 www.mafmca.org MAFMCA Members & Friends Nicer weather is now upon us and with that brings many welcomed changes time to come out of hibernation to enjoy the spring blossoms, start getting the fields ready, and attending outdoor events including MAFMCA tractor pulls! We hope to see our members at monthly meetings, tractor pulls and other MAFMCA events this year! from your MAFMCA Take care! Officers & Trustees April 29 Danville FFA Benefit classes 10 am start time (registration/scales open 9 am) May 27 Frank Cotner Jr. Scholarship classes 10 am start time (registration/scales open 9 am) June No Pull MAFMCA Food Concessions will be Open! MAFMCA Tractor Pulling Committee Gus Jones (Chair), Ken Cotner Jr., Paul Wertz, John Esenwein, Chris Fry, Mike Shultz, Marr Woodruff & Michael Woodruff Tractor Pull Registration Jason Bird 2017 RULES ARE INCLUDED IN THIS NEWSLETTER & CAN BE FOUND OUR WEBSITE July 15 Night Pull 4 pm start time (registration/scales open 3 pm) 4500, 5500, 6500, 7500 classes / 15.5x38 or 16.9x34 tire limit Any cut and NON-cut classes (not a regular pull) PAYBACK July 31-August 5 Montour DeLong Fair Pulls September 1-3 Annual MAFMCA Show Pulls MAFMCA Members - We need You! We are always looking for volunteers to help keep our CLUB running smoothly. Can you help at the Tractor Pulls? Operating Scales Operating the Scraper/Roller Tractor Flagging on the Track Hooking/unhooking the Sled Driving Pull Back Tractor Food Concession Stand Sell Raffle Tickets If you can help, please jump in - THANK YOU! Can you help at the MAFMCA Ice Cream Stand? (during the Montour-DeLong Fair) Mon 7/31 Tom Bostian & Crew Tue 8/1 OPEN Wed 8/2 Chris Fry & Crew Thu 8/3 OPEN Fri 8/4 Cotner/Wertz Crew Saturday 8/5 Truck Club Crew
Tractor Tribune MAFMCA Newsletter April 2017 Page 2 The next Gun Raffle is underway thank you to our Raffle Chairperson Travis Carr! Tickets are available NOW See flyer below. Tickets will be sold till January 2018 when winning numbers will be drawn via lottery numbers.
Tractor Tribune MAFMCA Newsletter April 2017 Page 3 2017 UPCOMING MAFMCA events April 4 MAFMCA Meeting 7 pm - Fairgrounds 23 Track Clean-Up 9 am 29 TRACTOR PULLS FFA Benefit Pull - 10 am May 2 MAFMCA Meeting 7 pm - Fairgrounds TRACTOR PULLS Frank Cotner Jr Scholarship Pull 10 am 27 June 6 MAFMCA Meeting 7 pm - Fairgrounds July 11 MAFMCA Meeting 7 pm - Fairgrounds Danville Heritage Festival Events Fri, 7/14 Parade 7 pm Sat, 7/15-16 Festival, Danville area 15 TRACTOR PULLS Night Pulls 4 pm 14-16 31 FAIR PULLS - 4X4 Vehicles 5:30 pm weigh-in, 6:30 pm start Be sure to check online frequently or contact an officer for updates to our Calendar of Events August FAIR PULLS Hot Stock Farm Tractors 1 5:30 pm weigh-in, 6:30 pm start FAIR PULLS ATVs & Lawn Stock 2 Garden Tractors 5:30 pm weigh-in, 6:30 pm start FAIR PULLS Top Cut Tractors 3 5:30 pm weigh-in, 6:30 pm start FAIR PULLS Stock Farm Tractors 5 2 pm weigh-in, 3 pm start 8 MAFMCA Meeting 7 pm - Fairgrounds September 1-3 MAFMCA ANNUAL SHOW 12 MAFMCA Meeting 7 pm - Fairgrounds October 3 MAFMCA Meeting 7 pm - Fairgrounds MAFMCA Bingo Fundraiser 14 12 pm Elysburg Fire Hall 26 Danville Halloween Parade November 7 MAFMCA Meeting 7 pm - Fairgrounds December 5 MAFMCA Meeting 7 pm - Fairgrounds JANUARY 2018 GUN RAFFLE
Tractor Tribune MAFMCA Newsletter April 2017 Page 4 Highlights of January 2017 Meeting January s membership meeting was held on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, and called to order at 7:05 pm, at the Montour-DeLong Fairgrounds (fair building) with 13 members present. December 2015 meeting minutes were read and approved. Committee Reports Tractor Pulls Tim Carr reported the committee is working on the issue of sled replacement. Flea Market A few new vendors have been secured as reported by April Shuman. FFA Tractor Safety Course time see Mike Shultz for details. Gun Raffle Travis Carr updated the group on the fundraiser. Bingo April Shuman reported on the spring and fall bingo events in the works. Old Business Annual Banquet President Ken Cotner, Jr., reviewed banquet preparations with members (awards, auctioneer, meal, supplies, etc.). Fundraisers Additional fundraiser ideas were discussed. Taxes Ready to be submitted for 2016. New Business No new business. Treasurer Jason Bird presented the monthly treasurer s report (for financial information, please attend a membership meeting). The January meeting adjourned at 7:57 pm. The next MAFMCA meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at 7:00 pm at the Montour-DeLong Fairgrounds. Respectfully submitted, Angie Bickhart, MAFMCA Secretary Highlights of February 2017 Meeting February s membership meeting was held on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, and called to order at 7:05 pm, at the Montour-DeLong Fairgrounds (fair building) with 14 members present. January meeting minutes were read and approved. Committee Reports Tractor Pulls Tim Carr discussed options for a sled for this season s pulls a pull schedule will be devised pending the outcome of these decisions. Flea Market April and Clark Shuman discussed having some new events/contests at the show. FFA Tractor Safety Course is in progress; member Chadd Benner s restored John Deere was displayed at the PA Farm Show this year. Gun Raffle Tim Carr announced Travis is working on the 2018 gun raffle fundraiser. Newsletter Angie Bickhart reported that a spring issue of the newsletter is planned for April. Bingo April announced that the spring bingo event is scheduled for April 2 ( Something for Everyone ) and a fall bingo is scheduled for October 14 both to be held at the Elysburg Fire Hall details were discussed. Old Business Annual Banquet Treasurer Jason Bird informed the group that our 2017 banquet was a success with over 110 people in attendance. Taxes - Jason Bird reported tax preparations are underway with H&R Block. New Business Fair Association Trustee Tim Carr announced an open Fair Board position is available. 2017 Show Schedule The group discussed revising the show schedule changes forthcoming. Memorial Donations Contributions have been made in memory of member Calvin Straub. Treasurer Jason Bird presented the monthly treasurer s report (for financial information, please attend a membership meeting). The February meeting adjourned at 8:33 pm. The next MAFMCA meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at 7:00 pm at the Montour-DeLong Fairgrounds. Respectfully submitted, Angie Bickhart, MAFMCA Secretary Highlights of March 2017 Meeting March s membership meeting was held on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, and called to order at 7:00 pm, at the Montour-DeLong Fairgrounds (fair building) with 28 members present. February meeting minutes were read and approved. Committee Reports Tractor Pulls Newly appointed Tractor Pulling Chairman Gus Jones lead a lengthy discussion on tractor pull changes in the making hook costs increased to $7 per hook; adding a jackpot pull; approval to search for a replacement sled, etc. Gun Raffle Travis Carr reported tickets should be ready for April s meeting Bingo April Shuman reminded members of upcoming Bingo and help/donations is needed. Old Business Taxes Completed and filed.
Tractor Tribune MAFMCA Newsletter April 2017 Page 5 New Business Fireworks The group discussed and planned a fireworks display to be held at the 2017 annual show provided by Brian Whitenight since last year s was such a success. 2017 Feature Tractor Display Tom Bostian and family will be coordinating and organizing this year s feature display - Farmall/International Harvester. Treasurer Jason Bird presented the monthly treasurer s report (for financial information, please attend a membership meeting). The meeting adjourned and the next MAFMCA meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at 7:00 pm at the Montour-DeLong Fairgrounds. Respectfully submitted, Angie Bickhart, MAFMCA Secretary PRESIDENT Ken Cotner, Jr 570-412-6347 cotnerkc@verizon.net TREASURER Jason Bird 570-317-8297 jasonja90@aol.com ~WEBMASTER~ info@mafmca.org PO Box 444, Danville, PA 17821 website www.mafmca.org VICE PRESIDENT Paul Wertz 570-916-7053 pswf250@ptd.net SECRETARY Angie Bickhart 570-490-3140 ajbickhart@gmail.com ~NEWSLETTER EDITOR~ newsletter@mafmca.org TRUSTEES Tom Bostian, Jr 570-847-2935 Tim Carr 570-872-7293 Frank Cotner 570-444-3255 On the back cover, your name & membership year is printed. If you are an annual member and the year is not current, neither is your membership and your MAFMCA dues are owed. Newsletters will not be sent if more than a year overdue after this issue. FFA News (Danville High School) FFA Spring Plant Sale May 3-12, 2017, After School until 4:15 pm Danville High School Greenhouse More plant information available on the FFA website - http://www.danville.k12.pa.us/webpages/dffa/.
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Tractor Tribune MAFMCA Newsletter April 2017 Page 7 MAFMCA Photo Album Chadd Benner s Tractor Restoration Project Farm Show 2017 Annual MAFMCA Banquet 2017 Annual MAFMCA Banquet 2017 Annual MAFMCA Banquet 2017 Annual MAFMCA Banquet 2017 Annual MAFMCA Banquet Bingo Fundraiser April 2017 Bingo Fundraiser April 2017
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Tractor Tribune MAFMCA Newsletter April 2017 Page 9 To obtain an application for new or renewed memberships (rather than use this newsletter version), please contact Angie Bickhart or Jason Bird we can provide a paper copy or send to you via email. Thank you!
MAFMCA PO Box 444 Danville, PA 17821 MAFMCA ANNUAL LABOR DAY SHOW SEPTEMBER 1-3, 2017 MONTOUR-DELONG FAIRGROUNDS