PAMA NEWS Volume 14 Vol 1 Mission Objective: and Today, preserve yesterday for tomorrow. To join together, to restore and preserve the implements of earlier years for our future generations. To cultivate and enjoy the friendship through social and cultural meetings, displays and shows of farm equipment of any nature, toys, crafts, and other complimentary equipment. Inside this issue: New Members 1 Officers and Board Of Directors Items for Sale 3 2 Appreciation Supper The Annual Show Appreciation Supper was held on Sunday evening Nov. 5th with 63 attending. This number was down from the RSVP number received. The following sponsors were in attendance: State Farm Ins, Judy Barnes and her husband; Velvet Rose of Superior, Peggy and her husband; Glenvil Irrigation Marlyn and Alice Fike; Tractor Supply Curtis Fry, his wife and son; Patty s Lawn Care, Patty Vacek, Mike Amundson and Patty s sister; South Central Bobcat, Rod and Michelle Brooks; NAPA, Dick and Patty Hysel; Cal Wallin and friend (show sign is on his property on Hwy 6); Goff Family, Barney and Shawna, Chuck and Mary Uden (baling and corn donation); and Wicker Witch Repair and Antiques, Ron and Stephanie Snow. President John Howsden welcomed the group and recognized the sponsors. The group enjoyed a meal of smothered steak, au gratin cheesy potatoes, various salads, rolls, and desserts as well as lemonade, Jan 2018 tea and coffee after an opening prayer. Many thanks to the Glenvil Legion for allowing us to use the meeting room and kitchen. Meal preparers appreciated the tips offered by Lee Sherman. Thanks to Cody Shears for helping prepare the meal as well as 3 club members and those who helped put tables and chairs away and sweep the floor. Many hands helping makes the work load lighter. Prayer Concerns & Items of Praise Funny Side of Life Also included current calendar Minutes under separate email 4 5 7 Welcome New Members All new members will receive a free PVAMA logo magnet when they attend their first club event. Please remind either the secretary, Pam Shears, or show coordinator, Donna Wilton, that you need one. Bill Taylor of Hastings and friend Mary Rose. Bill s has his own business, Bill Taylor Sound,& has been responsible for our sound at the office, & pull track at our show for 4-5 years. Joe & Leisha Roberts of Axtell. John Howsden recommended them.
PAGE 2 PAMA NEWS VOLUME 14 VOL 1 Board of Officers and Board of Directors President: John Howsden, 1425 Lock Street, Huntley, NE 68971; H 402-567-2220, C 402-233-4555; howsden@actjet.net Vice President Roger Hanousek, 2299 N. Bluff Center Rd.; Cairo, NE 68824; 308-485-4627 rsdrhano@hamilton.com Secretary: Pam Shears, 308 S. H Rd, Giltner, NE 68840; 308-218-9990; suzie3033@yahoo.com Treasurer: Ken Stein, 4070 S. Wabash Ave., Hastings, NE 68901; 402-463-1410; steinmfg@inebraska.com Past President: Dave Babcock, 30560 Birch Rd., Glenvil, NE 68941; 308-380-3104; dave@nebraskapeterbilt.com Board of Directors: -- Elmer Spurrier, 402 S. Baltimore Ave.; Hastings, NE 68901 402-460-8321; joanspurer60@windstream.net -Dennis Nelson, 73866 US Hwy 183, Holdrege, NE 68949; 308-991 -7719; 1HSKRFN1@gmail.com -Joed Dibbern, 7280 W. Airport Rd, Grand Island, NE 68803; 308-380-390-6038. (no email address) Marvin (Marv) Sierks, 308 S. H Rd, Giltner, NE 68840; 308-380- 0733; bullhauer3@hotmail.com Need Newsletter Editor: someone who has tent internet service & a computer. Ex-officio Members: --Larry Holmberg, 2370 L Rd., Riverton, NE 68972; 402-746- 2744, (Show tractor drive coordinator & All NE Tractor Ride Coord.) oakhaven@gpcom.net Donna Wilton, 600 S. Baltimore Ave., Hastings, Ne 68901; 402-469 -4455 (Show Coordinator & All NE Tractor Ride sec.) donna@pvama.org Rich Wilton, 600 S. Baltimore Ave., Hastings, NE 68901; 402-469-2972;(equipment coordinator, co- farm manager) richjdeerea@yahoo.com Historian: Deby Bieck, 5505 S. Wabash Ave, Hastings, NE 68901; 402-705-0328; dabeick03@gmail.com New Changes w/ New Secretary & Newsletter Ed. Keep Information Updated: effective 2/2107 Two members will need to know if you change your address/email/ or add a new email: the secretary, and the newsletter editor. The reason being to keep your newsletter and notices coming. Phone numbers/email listed above. Thanks Newsletter Articles/Notice of upcoming events: effective 2/ 2017 Please send any information for the newsletter via US Mail or email by the 5th of the month for it to be included in the current month s newsletter. She will appreciate any information from members regarding events you are involved in, articles you are featured in, or anything else of interest to members. Membership Fees and Renewals Effective 2/ 2017 newing your membership at the annual show, Donna will continue to accept them at the show office. Membership Fees to join PVAMA are $20 per year. If dues are not paid by October 1st, member will no longer be considered a member as per the by-laws. New person(s) joining after Jan will have their Any member renewing their membership prior to the annual show, send your payment directly to the treasurer Ken Stein (address above). He will then notify both the secretary & newsletter editor so they may keep their records up to date. Membership forms will be updated to reflect this change. If remembership fees extended to the 2nd show (ie: pay on/or after Jan 17, membership expires 8/18). This does not apply to members who let their membership lapse and then renew after January. 65+ Any member 65+ years of age may pay $150 one-time for a life-time paid membership. (non-refundable). 60+ $200 for lifetime membership
VOLUME 14 VOL 1 PAMA NEWS This and That PAGE 3 For Sale by PVAMA: logo magnets $6.00 each. Reduced: Statehood 150 magnets was $5.00 Now 2 for $5.00 Statehood 150 logo and PVAMA logo 11 oz. cobalt blue mug with square handle $7.00 each, Now $5.00 each All Ne Tractor Ride Caps $15 Now $10 each (these 3 items will be at the belated Christmas Party) Our thoughts and prayers go to club member Alice Dyer on the passing of her son Steve Dyer after a brief illness with cancer. Celebration of Life Service will be in Sat Jan 13th at the Eagles Club in Hastings at.. Steve and his wife Sharlene are former members of the club. Jan 2nd, Tuesday 9 am take down Christmas trees at Hastings Museum. Belated Christmas Party, Saturday Jan 6, 2018. Black Powder Restaurant on Hwy 136 west in Franklin 12 noon. 2 meat buffet, (roast beef, turkey and dressing) 2 potatoes, 2 vegetables, salad bar and tea, water or coffee for $14.95 per person. This includes tax and tip. RSVP to Donna by Jan 2nd (firm as owners need to know how much food to prepare). Contact information page 2 Annual Meeting with Election of Officers and Directors Sunday Feb. 4th 1 p.m. pot luck lunch at the Wood River Senior Center, Wood River. Thanks Sue Uhrich for making these arrangements. From March thru August the Upcoming PVAMA events monthly meetings will be held on the first Sunday of the month at various locations. Watch the newsletter for the locations. March 4th meeting will be held at St Libory Catholic Church Parish Hall, St Libory at 1 p.m. in conjunction with the Antique Toy and Country Crafts Show sponsored by the Central NE Antique Tractor and Equipment Club. The meet starts at 9 a.m. and there is a $2.00 admission per person regardless of the time you arrive. Food is available. Joint Club Mtg April 8th, Alda Note change due to Easter. All NE Tractor Ride (2 day) June 15 and 16, 2018. Starting point both days is Imperial Mall. Steak Supper Friday evening for all participates & other meals are included. Registration deadline is May 25th with early bird reduced registration March 1st. Registration on web site: www.pvama.org or from Donna, donna@pvama.org or 402-469-4455 35th Annual Antique and Collectors Show Aug 17 (Tractor Drive), 18 and 19. Featuring Allis Chalmers and Minneapolis Moline tractors and equipment. Crystal Lake Recreation Area. Board Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month (except for December). Usually they are held at 6 p.m. for a meal and 7 pm business meeting. These are open meetings, meaning any member is welcome to attend. Ideas are always welcome. Contact the President or Secretary for the location.
For your Refrigerator 1st Judy Mintzmyer 2nd 5th 6th 11th 12th Donna Wilton Anthony (Tony) Walters Adam Walters Walker Rathke Linda Carllson Janel Zubrod Brandi Eiseman Jan 2nd 9 a.m. Jan 6th noon Jan 13 noon Take down trees at Hasting Museum. Belated Christmas Party. RSVP by Jan 2nd. Bring non perishable food for local food pantry. TRAN general membership meeting (meal your own ex pense). Uncle Bucks, Brewster, NE 16th 23rd 25th 28th 31st Elmer Spurrier Lawrence Goll Larry Johnson Fran Harders Carol Samuelson Lewis Barth Sue Uhrich Janice Reasland Cindy Bredthauer Jan 13th 4 p.m. Jan 23rd 6 p.m. Feb. 4th 1 p.m. Celebration of Life Service for Steve Dyer, Eagles Club, Has tings, NE (son of Alice Dyer). Burial 3 p.m. at Blue Valley Cemetery on So. 281 (past Dy er Park) Board Meeting; meal at El Agave Mexican Restaurant, Minden, NE. 7 p.m. business meeting Potluck lunch & election of officers, Wood River Senior Center, Wd River, NE More details about coming events on page 3 15th 18th Richard and Daveta Brader Joe and Leisha Roberts
. The next club event: Saturday Jan 6th Belated Christmas Party Black Powder Restaurant Franklin, NE 12noon Collection tours after meal. (look on page 3 for more details) Jt. Club Mtg. Belated Christmas Party Feb Election Mtg A little more about the April 8th Jt. Club Mtg held at Alda Community Center (east edge of Alda on Hwy 30 meeting room on the left of building). Note change of date due to Easter. 1 p.m. Pot luck lunch. Beverage will be provided. Tentatively TRAN mtg will be at 10 a.m. with final details for route. All tractor clubs in NE will be invited and be prepared to share with the group about your upcoming spring, summer and fall activities. Fliers are welcome for others to pick up. Don t forget to RSVP for the Belated Christmas Party by Jan 2nd to 402-469-4455. More details on page 3. Call NOW while you are reading this! Planning 2 tours after the meal. One of tractors and the other the unique business of one of the members. There is no snow date. The Feb 4th meeting will be pot luck lunch at 1 p.m. at the Wood River Senior Center, Wd River. Busines mtg will be at 1:45 p.m. with election of officers. Up for election will be President, Vice President and 2 board members. A member of the nominating committee will be calling members asking for your involvement. Also consider volunteering for show coordinator (needs to be in place by July 2018,), show advertising chairperson, donation chairperson, merchandise chairperson, paperwork chairperson, handout chairperson, & tote chairperson.