:: Welcome to IHC Indiana Chapter 7! ::
Tom's Thoughts, Spring 2008
Welcome to the Indiana chapter of the
International Harvester Collectors.
We are one of the oldest and most active IHC
chapters in the United States. Please browse our
site for information about dues, our state
directors, and a calendar of events.
Join us for our Fall Show and Tillage Festival,
October 10-12, 2008, in Noblesville, Indiana.
International Harvester Collectors.
We are one of the oldest and most active IHC
chapters in the United States. Please browse our
site for information about dues, our state
directors, and a calendar of events.
Join us for our Fall Show and Tillage Festival,
October 10-12, 2008, in Noblesville, Indiana.
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How many of you did not think spring would ever come? Well, neither did I. Now with higher fuel costs
on everyone’s mind and our list of IH shows growing, may I suggest you make a Summer Show Plan
that makes you comfortable, but includes several IHC activities.
I am sure many have already heard, Chapter 7 was successful with our bid for the 2011 National
Winter Convention to be held in Columbus, IN. I want to thank everyone who supported this bid effort
and for your continued future support in planning and hosting this wonderful IHC event. Many of us are
really looking forward to the national attention this brings to Indiana.
Just to refresh your plans for IH shows this summer, here are the upcoming shows that will feature IH
that I am aware of to start the season:
Our second quarter meeting will be held at 5:00 pm Saturday at our State Show in Gibson County.
There will be a dinner following our meeting at 6:00 pm, so make plans to attend both functions.
Items on the agenda will include: 2011 Winter Convention, Scholarship Report, Nominating
Committee Report and Audit Committee Report.
Congratulations to our newest Scholarship winners: Jennifer and Mathew Wilson, Bloomfield [see
Bob Zarse’s report inside for details]. We wish them the best in their educational endeavors and
starting their future careers.
Please bring along a friend to one of our IH shows this summer and introduce them to our passion of
collecting IH history. Let them enjoy the hospitality of our Chapter 7 members during their visit. Tell
them about our Chapter 7 web site: www.ihcin7.org. By the way, Chapter 33 [Northern Indiana] has a
new web site: www.ihcc33.org. As always, please keep Safety First during your IH travels and
collecting this summer.
Tom Smith
President, Indiana Chapter 7
on everyone’s mind and our list of IH shows growing, may I suggest you make a Summer Show Plan
that makes you comfortable, but includes several IHC activities.
I am sure many have already heard, Chapter 7 was successful with our bid for the 2011 National
Winter Convention to be held in Columbus, IN. I want to thank everyone who supported this bid effort
and for your continued future support in planning and hosting this wonderful IHC event. Many of us are
really looking forward to the national attention this brings to Indiana.
Just to refresh your plans for IH shows this summer, here are the upcoming shows that will feature IH
that I am aware of to start the season:
- Wildcat Creek Antique Tractor and Engine Club
Howard County Fair Grounds, Greentown, May 23-26
Contact: Bill Johnson 765-395-5048
2008 Red Power Round-Up
June 11-14
Columbia, MO
Chapter 33, “Red Power Review”
Angola, June 20-22,
Contact: Jerry Smoker 219-508-2618
Gibson County Antique Machinery Show (Chapter 7 State Show)
Gibson County Fair Grounds, Princeton, June 27-29
Contact: Darlene Cromer 812-664-0306
Illiana Antique Power Association (Chapter 7 Third Quarter Show)
12 miles north of Attica, July 18-20
Contact: Tom Swanson 765-762-2009
Our second quarter meeting will be held at 5:00 pm Saturday at our State Show in Gibson County.
There will be a dinner following our meeting at 6:00 pm, so make plans to attend both functions.
Items on the agenda will include: 2011 Winter Convention, Scholarship Report, Nominating
Committee Report and Audit Committee Report.
Congratulations to our newest Scholarship winners: Jennifer and Mathew Wilson, Bloomfield [see
Bob Zarse’s report inside for details]. We wish them the best in their educational endeavors and
starting their future careers.
Please bring along a friend to one of our IH shows this summer and introduce them to our passion of
collecting IH history. Let them enjoy the hospitality of our Chapter 7 members during their visit. Tell
them about our Chapter 7 web site: www.ihcin7.org. By the way, Chapter 33 [Northern Indiana] has a
new web site: www.ihcc33.org. As always, please keep Safety First during your IH travels and
collecting this summer.
Tom Smith
President, Indiana Chapter 7
