WOW! It’s hard to believe that it is show time once again. Looking forward to seeing everyone in October.

Thank you to all who participated, from displaying an exhibit to volunteering in a food booth at the June show. Many first time exhibitors, in June, joined our membership. I would like to extend an invitation to those not currently a member to join our membership. It’s a great way to really get to know others and also support our Museum. Stop by the Membership Booth to join or renew.

The October show should prove to another fun and exciting time. There will many large groups exhibiting in October. They include, EDGT&A Branch 22, Antique Auto Club, Antique Fire Trucks, IH Chapter 14, and more. Please be respectful of reserved areas, as members and other exhibitors have sent in Show Registration forms to let us know where they would like to display and how large of an area they will need.

If you have not sent in your registration form, do so as soon as possible. We are in the process of putting together Displayer Packets, and would like to have one made ahead of time for you. Also, since we are having large groups, who want to display together, we are asking that motorhomes/campers please park in the campground area. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

As the year is ending, the nominating committee is starting to focus on forming a slate to fill the vacancies that will occur on our Board of Trustees next year due to term limits. If you would like to become a candidate, please contact Jeanette Stevens at

We are also looking for Office Volunteers that could commit to a set schedule. Say one day every week or certain days of a month. The main goal here is to have someone greet visitors stopping by our Museum for a self- tour, or even renew a membership. Ashley and Rod will also be in the office to help answer questions. Training will be provided. Contact Jeanette, Rod or Ashley if you are interested in helping out. A friendly hello to welcome visitors and members is always appreciated.

Many club members have sent me good and positive suggestions to help improve our shows and other activities within the Museum. We have implemented some already. Please continue to send them via e-mail, phone, or drop off in our pink suggestion box in the office. Your input is invaluable. We are all in this together and together we can make a difference.

Our next board meeting will be November 17th. The meetings begin at 9:00 AM. You are encouraged and invited to attend the monthly board meetings. Your ideas and input are greatly appreciated. If you would like to address the Board of Trustees on a matter that concerns you, or plan an event at our museum, etc, please contact me
or Museum Director, Rod Groenewold at least ten (10) days prior to the next scheduled board meeting to be placed on the agenda.

See you at the Show!