ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Workdays
are scheduled for
the second Thursday, the third Saturday, and the fourth
Thursday--Thursday, April 12th, Saturday, April 21st, and Thursday,
April 26th.
Club members will meet at the Fairgrounds between 3:00 and
6:00
p.m. on Thursdays and about 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
- HERCULES ENGINES and MASSEY-HARRIS TRACTORS will be
featured at the 2012 ANNUAL SHOW
- HWH
Pulling Sled Inc./Tractor Pulling Texas will be conducting
the Tractor Pull during the HCAT&EC
2012 Show. Detailed information about all aspects of the
show is available at
the 2012 ANNUAL SHOW
- The 2012
Bluebonnet Tractor Ride was a success. To view a
slide show of photos taken by member Shannon Rhodes, please click
on 2012 BLUEBONNET TRACTOR RIDE (Shannon)
To view a slide show of photos taken by member Fritz Ozuna, please
click on 2012 BLUEBONNET TRACTOR RIDE (Fritz)
Note: When a title frame appears, move the cursor to the lower right
hand corner of the title frame and a cross in a box will appear; click
on the cross and the photos will expand to fill the screen.
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HIGHLIGHTS
FROM THE MAY 15TH MEETING
- Treasurer Owen Meredith reported that the
Club has received its 2012
Hotel/Motel Tax Grant from the City of Fredericksburg.
- Representatives from the Johnson City Tractor Club
attended the meeting. They requested and were granted the
use HCAT&EC's pulling sled for one or more of their
2012
tractor pulls. HCAT&EC and the Johnson City club will be
working
together more in the future; for example, club members will help at
each others' shows..
- All participants at the 2012 HCAT&EC Annual
Show and other club events will be required to sign a Waver of Responsibility Form.
- A
Show Committee Meeting was held immediately after the regular monthly
meeting.
- Dierre
Smith and Buddy Webber have painted the Cooper-Bessemer Engine.
This is one of a number of activities which are being
undertaken to improve the appearance of the Club's site.
- Volunteers
are needed to sell tickets and monitor activity at the Front Gate.
Anyone--member or otherwise--who is willing to contribute an hour or
two sitting at the Front Gate during the show is asked to contact
Shannon Rhodes at 830-889-0345 (cellphone) or fbgzoo@ktc.com
- Shannon
Rhodes and Regina Weidenfeller will be the Club's Safety Officers
duirng the 2012 Annual Show. However, all members are asked to
monitor activities on the show grounds and to either deal with
problematic situations or to refer them to the Safety Officers.
- Cliff
Ingold has repaired the carriage of the Sawmill and is now
attempting to either repair or replace the blade.
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| If
you have questions or concerns regarding the Annual Show, the Bluebonnet Tractor Ride,
the Heritage Day,
or other matters related to HCAT&EC
and its activities, please contact one or more of the Officers. Their
telephone numbers, email addresses, etc. are listed on the OFFICERS
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