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Please send all new information, recipes, pictures, stories, etc. to
Donna Hoover, Newsletter Editor at: donnabunny1@yahoo.com or
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Filling A Wagon For Riley’s Childen’s Hospital
The IHCC national auction hosted by Chapter #33 will take place on September 27-28, 2019. In conjunction with this event, IHCC #33 will do a charity auction to benefit Riley Children’s Hospital. A vintage wood flair box wagon was the first donated item, along with the vision to fill it with items for the benefit auction. That, my friends, is how the slogan FILLING A WAGON FOR RILEY’S was born. The hope is that the members of Chapter #33 will step up in a big way to help RILEY kids. Personally, I can say that Riley’s helped my son. The experience was an eye opener because what seemed to be a problem on the way there was much smaller after entering the front door. Upon publishing this article we will have seven months until the auction. And because nothing GREAT happens on accident, it’s time to plan, prepare and get focused on making FILLING A WAGON FOR RILEY’S a success.
Link: http://donate.rileykids.org/internationalharvester
The IHCC national auction hosted by Chapter #33 will take place on September 27-28, 2019. In conjunction with this event, IHCC #33 will do a charity auction to benefit Riley Children’s Hospital. A vintage wood flair box wagon was the first donated item, along with the vision to fill it with items for the benefit auction. That, my friends, is how the slogan FILLING A WAGON FOR RILEY’S was born. The hope is that the members of Chapter #33 will step up in a big way to help RILEY kids. Personally, I can say that Riley’s helped my son. The experience was an eye opener because what seemed to be a problem on the way there was much smaller after entering the front door. Upon publishing this article we will have seven months until the auction. And because nothing GREAT happens on accident, it’s time to plan, prepare and get focused on making FILLING A WAGON FOR RILEY’S a success.
Link: http://donate.rileykids.org/internationalharvester
Tractors & Toast…Breakfast with Friends looking back
Question: How is the Chapter #33 breakfast going?
Answer: GREAT!
In previous years, we have stayed at the same location, the Das Dutchman Essenhaus in Middlebury. To mix it up this year, we took the show on the road to allow more and different members of the Chapter to participate. In January, we ate at the Crazy Egg Cafe in Warsaw, and attendance was up. As an added bonus we were blessed with more lovely ladies than ever! Thanks for coming, ladies! We know it’s not easy to get up early on a Saturday, and your efforts did not go unnoticed. Secondly, there were some new faces. It’s great to get to know different people and shake a hand for the first time. When we entered the lobby, a pleasant surprise awaited us…a nicely restored SUPER M! The entire building is decorated in an agricultural theme. The Cafe building itself was repurposed. It was an older shipping and packing house that has a modernized retro feel. One of the tables our group used was an old cattle feeder with a high top and barstools that seated twelve. So if you’re looking for a place to get a bite to eat in Warsaw located on the northeast side, I recommend it.
In February after the polar vortex passed, we had breakfast at Allie’s Cafe located very close to the South Bend-Mishawaka border, and five blocks from Brian and Donna Hoover, who attended and testified that “everything on the menu was good.” Again we had a good turnout, first time attendees, good balance of the genders and also a non-member who expressed interest in joining the club. We were all seated at one long table. The discussion was varied and lively, from ongoing projects to upcoming summer shows. I had a chance to talk a little with a new member, Allen Gobel, who moved from San Diego, CA. He’s a retired train engineer and said he was adjusting to the northern Indiana climate. I look forward to getting to know Allen better. The food was wonderful with prompt and cordial service. We also got a couple visits from the management to be sure everyone was happy, and we were invited to come back any time.
On March 9th, the Chapter convened at C&C Breakfast in Nappanee and we had the best turn out ever! C&C is a recently remodeled establishment owned by a long time restaurant owner. The new venture is a breakfast-only venue. The IH crew was pleased with the food and atmosphere. Again, as in February, we had new, old, and first-time attendees. The females also came out in strength, and thanks go to the women of Chapter #33 for all they do to make the Club a success!
The IH Collectors’ breakfast began as a simple idea from two IH guys who wanted to get together in a regular, informal way, so ‘Tractors And Toast’ was born. There are a few foundational ideas:
• Must have an interest in International Harvester
• It takes place early on Saturday morning to not tie up a whole morning or day
• Is informal FUN, FOOD and CAMARADERIE.
Because of the sheer size of the Chapter, I know that someone who lives near the Illinois line won’t drive to Nappanee for breakfast, but we are not limited to having breakfast in only one location. All that is needed is interest and initiative. So far, we have stayed within a 45 minute radius of Nappanee, which covers a large portion of the center of the Chapter. Because of geography, I cannot personally organize things much larger than that. But I’m willing to help anyone who wants to replicate this get together in a different part of the state. I would like to encourage others to consider trying to put the same type of event on at a restaurant near you.
One Saturday, two chapter members were treated to a quick stop at another member’s home for a tour. My thought is that if breakfast takes place near your home, consider inviting attendees over for a peek at your collection. Finally, I would like to speak to those among us who are new members, never been to a club event, or are on the shy side. PLEASE come on out and join us, and bring a friend if you like. We always try our best to seek out the new people and make them feel at home. You may arrive a stranger, but you will leave a friend.
Now, for the upcoming years, the administration of this club function (Tractors & Toast) will be in the capable hands of Kevin and Sheri Miller. They have agreed to take over this event, so questions and comments can be directed to them in the future. A big THANKS goes to them for stepping up to the plate! We need to remember that when everybody does a little, no one has to do a lot.
Questions or comments…contact
Kevin Miller 574-536-5859
Sheri Miller 574-238 1177
Email: millers11967@gmail.com
Question: How is the Chapter #33 breakfast going?
Answer: GREAT!
In previous years, we have stayed at the same location, the Das Dutchman Essenhaus in Middlebury. To mix it up this year, we took the show on the road to allow more and different members of the Chapter to participate. In January, we ate at the Crazy Egg Cafe in Warsaw, and attendance was up. As an added bonus we were blessed with more lovely ladies than ever! Thanks for coming, ladies! We know it’s not easy to get up early on a Saturday, and your efforts did not go unnoticed. Secondly, there were some new faces. It’s great to get to know different people and shake a hand for the first time. When we entered the lobby, a pleasant surprise awaited us…a nicely restored SUPER M! The entire building is decorated in an agricultural theme. The Cafe building itself was repurposed. It was an older shipping and packing house that has a modernized retro feel. One of the tables our group used was an old cattle feeder with a high top and barstools that seated twelve. So if you’re looking for a place to get a bite to eat in Warsaw located on the northeast side, I recommend it.
In February after the polar vortex passed, we had breakfast at Allie’s Cafe located very close to the South Bend-Mishawaka border, and five blocks from Brian and Donna Hoover, who attended and testified that “everything on the menu was good.” Again we had a good turnout, first time attendees, good balance of the genders and also a non-member who expressed interest in joining the club. We were all seated at one long table. The discussion was varied and lively, from ongoing projects to upcoming summer shows. I had a chance to talk a little with a new member, Allen Gobel, who moved from San Diego, CA. He’s a retired train engineer and said he was adjusting to the northern Indiana climate. I look forward to getting to know Allen better. The food was wonderful with prompt and cordial service. We also got a couple visits from the management to be sure everyone was happy, and we were invited to come back any time.
On March 9th, the Chapter convened at C&C Breakfast in Nappanee and we had the best turn out ever! C&C is a recently remodeled establishment owned by a long time restaurant owner. The new venture is a breakfast-only venue. The IH crew was pleased with the food and atmosphere. Again, as in February, we had new, old, and first-time attendees. The females also came out in strength, and thanks go to the women of Chapter #33 for all they do to make the Club a success!
The IH Collectors’ breakfast began as a simple idea from two IH guys who wanted to get together in a regular, informal way, so ‘Tractors And Toast’ was born. There are a few foundational ideas:
• Must have an interest in International Harvester
• It takes place early on Saturday morning to not tie up a whole morning or day
• Is informal FUN, FOOD and CAMARADERIE.
Because of the sheer size of the Chapter, I know that someone who lives near the Illinois line won’t drive to Nappanee for breakfast, but we are not limited to having breakfast in only one location. All that is needed is interest and initiative. So far, we have stayed within a 45 minute radius of Nappanee, which covers a large portion of the center of the Chapter. Because of geography, I cannot personally organize things much larger than that. But I’m willing to help anyone who wants to replicate this get together in a different part of the state. I would like to encourage others to consider trying to put the same type of event on at a restaurant near you.
One Saturday, two chapter members were treated to a quick stop at another member’s home for a tour. My thought is that if breakfast takes place near your home, consider inviting attendees over for a peek at your collection. Finally, I would like to speak to those among us who are new members, never been to a club event, or are on the shy side. PLEASE come on out and join us, and bring a friend if you like. We always try our best to seek out the new people and make them feel at home. You may arrive a stranger, but you will leave a friend.
Now, for the upcoming years, the administration of this club function (Tractors & Toast) will be in the capable hands of Kevin and Sheri Miller. They have agreed to take over this event, so questions and comments can be directed to them in the future. A big THANKS goes to them for stepping up to the plate! We need to remember that when everybody does a little, no one has to do a lot.
Questions or comments…contact
Kevin Miller 574-536-5859
Sheri Miller 574-238 1177
Email: millers11967@gmail.com
