News

NEWS FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY----Ted Foster

Well, winter is upon us in Michigan but still a lot of tractor stuff going on.

I just got back from the New Holland dealers meeting, we were invited to bring some Ford tractors so I made a few calls and Jack and Steve Crane agreed to take 3 of their fine tractors.  It was a great display and we had the opportunity to visit with several FFCA members that were there.  Don and Myrna Artman, as well as, Jack Crane and Lou Rice worked the table with membership information available, thanks to all of them.

I am looking forward to seeing all of you at Wauseon OH June 27-30.  Since we are returning to the state where our club started I am hoping to see a record number of tractors and equipment, so let’s really bring out the Fords and Fordsons.  Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the show or banquet.  Sid DeLagrange is doing a great job organizing everything for us.

The next big event coming this summer will be the “Half Century of Progress” at Rantoul, IL August 22-25.  FFCA will have a tent and display at this show as we have in the past, this is being coordinated by member John Bensyl.

Then in the fall the Illinois/Indiana chapter will have their annual meet at the NIHPA show in Valparaiso, IN. Sept. 27-29.  This also is a very good show and I look forward to seeing many of you there.

Now back to Wauseon, please make motel reservations early, camping is available on the grounds with electric for a limited number of campers, might be enough for all of us.  Golf carts are allowed.  The banquet is reasonably priced this year and I have sampled the food, don’t think anyone will be disappointed, please send checks early to Sidney DeLagrange.

Look forward to seeing you all in Wauseon!

Half Century of Progress  August 22-23-24-25,  2013

This is a truly remarkable show held in Rantoul, Illinois, as we have done in the past the FFCA will have a tent and a display of memorabilia along with as many Ford and Fordson tractors as we can get you all to bring.

John Bensyl has agreed to coordinate this show for us, so please contact John if you have questions 1-217-840-1728.  I highly recommend bringing a golf cart if you can because this show is spread out across 500 acres with many field exhibits going on in different areas.  I believe one can rent golf carts on the grounds but I recommend contacting them early.  Camping is always at a premium and probably the onsite spots are gone already.

I look forward to seeing many of you at this show, you won’t be disappointed.

Ted