CENTRAL NEW YORK ANTIQUE TRACTOR CLUB, INC.

Box 4, Canastota, New York 13032

NEWSLETTER
Issue No. 28
January 2010

President's Message
I wish a Happy New Year to all our members and their families. 2010 looks as though it's going to be not only a busy year, but a very fun one as well. With our usual list of shows, plow days, and tractor drives, there are a few new shows added to the list that will give our members even more opportunities to either show their collections or get involved in the organization of some activities. We are in the process of putting the show schedule together for the 2010 season. We have many dates and contacts listed but if you know of a date or cancellation or a contact please contact me at 829-4738 or e-mail me at gralley@hotmail.com so we can get things as accurate as possible. The first meeting of the year was very busy and productive. The yearly budget was presented and approved by the members present. The members also gave the OK for BOCES graphic design classes to design a T-shirt with the CNYATC logo on it which will be available to Club members for a very reasonable price. The members present also approved the involvement of the Club in the Oneida Lake Ole Tymers Engine & Tractor show to be held in September. Show coordinator Mark Congden gave a 30 minute presentation at our November meeting on his show and what he would like our Club to do. The 3-day show is held at the David E. Webb Memorial Park, Rt 49, Bernhard's Bay, NY. If you have ever attended this show in the past you have seen the interesting exhibits there that fit right into our Clubs reason for being. CNY Antique Tractor Club will be a major part of the organization of the tractor show portion of the annual event. Committees will be formed at our February meeting. Also voted on was the item(s) to be used for the annual raffle. The membership approved the purchase of an electric pressure washer with tickets to be sold throughout the show season. The pressure washer OR $100 dollars ONLY will be the winning prize. This is our main way of raising funds, along with our annual dues, to keep the Club running, so I ask you to please sell as many tickets as possible and also pay your annual dues as soon as possible.

Last year we ended up with nearly 100 members. Several new people joined the Club, bringing with them new ideas and new equipment to be displayed. We encourage everyone in the Club to bring people who have an interest in antique tractors to a meeting or show so they might join us. Our first event is the Farm Show in February at the NYS Fairgrounds. If you are at the show stop in and say hi. It's always great to see everyone. March is election time so if you have an interest in an office or know someone who has interest please call David Hyde to be nominated. As usual, if you have ideas that would be useful or you would like to get more involved please contact us. We are always looking for help and ideas. Remember this is your Club. We meet on the first Wednesday of the month at the American Legion in Canastota at 7:00 p.m.

Comments from the Treasurer
Club income for 2009 was $3540.74. Expenses for the fiscal year were $3441.26 for a net gain of $99.48. As of December 31, 2009 there were 95 memberships for a loss of eight from the previous year. At the end of December 2009, we had 10 prepaid memberships for 2010, two for 2011, one for 2012 and one for 2013. The 2009 memberships expired December 31, 2009. Please help your Club remain financially healthy by continuing your membership and enjoying the fellowship of other tractor enthusiasts. Dues are $15.00 per year and cover the member, member's spouse and non-voting membership for children under 18. Dues for persons joining the Club For the First Time are $7.50 when joining July 1 or later. Dues are payable to Central New York Antique Tractor Club, Inc., PO Box 4, Canastota, NY 13032 and may be mailed to the above address or paid at a Club meeting. Call Clarence Cobb @ 315-697-2509 if you have questions regarding dues.

Raffle Tickets
Enclosed are six (6) tickets for our 2010 Raffle. They will be selling for $1.00 each or six (6) for $5.00. You may buy them yourself or sell them. If you need more you can get them at any Club meeting or by calling Clarence Cobb at 315-697-2509. Proceeds from your sales may be sent to CNY Antique Tractor Club, Inc., PO Box 4, Canastota, NY 13032 (Please be sure to include ticket stubs with the money.) or brought to any Club meeting. Thanks in advance for your participation in this major Club fundraiser.

Nominations
The Directors submitted the following candidates for 2010 at the January 6, 2010 meeting. Gary Alley, President; Dean Hilts, Vice President; Mary Pickard, Secretary; Clarence Cobb, Treasurer; Dave Hyde, William Lollman and Howard Pickard for Directors. Additional nominations may be made by members prior to voting at the Annual Meeting of members on March 3, 2010.

Annual Meeting of Members
The Annual Meeting of members will be held March 3, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post, 325 South Peterboro St., Canastota, NY. All members in good standing are eligible to vote. This means their 2010 dues must be paid prior to the meeting. The Board will have its Annual Meeting at the above address immediately following the regularly scheduled meeting April 7, 2010.

Vendors
Some of our members have used the following vendors and found their services quite satisfactory. Jim is part of our State Fair group. Gary made a presentation at one of our meetings.

James Griswold, Specializing in IHC, H-4 & J-4 magnetos, 1882 Preble Rd., Preble, NY Phone: 607-423-6244

Gary D. Sneath, remanufacturer of starters, alternators, generators, foreign, marine, domestic, commercial & farm, South Main St., Poland, NY Cell Phone: 315-826-7892 - Home: 315-826-3144

For Sale
Bradley Grabow, Verona, NY - Phone 315-363-0932 has: Pennsylvania Panzer lawn tractor, complete w/mower and extra tractor parts - $1,000. Also- Many parts for JD 110 Lawn & Garden Tractor 1965-1972 - Call for needed parts and prices.

Officers
Gary Alley, President
Dean Hilts, Vice President
Mary Pickard, Secretary
Clarence E Cobb, Treasurer

Directors
Dave Hyde
Bill Lollman
Howard Pickard

Advertising
Mike Whipple

Historian
Robin Weinkauf

Sympathy
Becky Kilts

Western Area Show Contact
Kevin Barany

Website
Lynne Harding

Enclosures:
Shows of Interest
Raffle Tickets (6)


Carol S. Cobb - Editor
01/26/10