GKCTCC Meeting Minutes
February 4, 2024
American Turck Historical Society, 10380 N. Ambassador Dr #101, KC MO

Following a tour of the ATHS Museum, the meeting was opened with the flag salute at 2:00 pm. Justin welcomed a new member to the meeting, John Helmer.

President Read installed the 2024 Club Officer – Justin Read, President, Herman Sachse, Treasurer, Kim Sachse, Secretary, John Pirie, Vice President, Jeff Gast as 2nd Vice President and Lloyd Mesmer as 3rd Vice President.

President Read sought approval of the November 2023 meeting minutes. Wes Storm moved, and Larry Henak seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

Herman Sachse gave the financial report. The general account began with a balance of $9878.55 and after expenditures/deposits, ended with $9858.13. The scholarship fund account began with a balance of $5488.50 and after expenditures/deposits, ended at $4691.50. Jon Pirie moved to accept the financial account. Lloyd Mesmer seconded. Motion passed unanimously. A copy of the Budget for 2024 was provided to all attendees.

Larry Henak was introduced as our representative to the Ag Hall. Larry will arrange for a future set of work dates to help at the Ag Hall – one day to review/make initial determination as to what would be needed, and the 2nd day for everyone to help with tasks. He will let Kim know of possible dates so she could announce on FaceBook for him.

The 2024 Schedule of Events was discussed. We will be dropping the 8/2 Adrian Cruise as it is no longer listed on their website.

The Western Farm Show is Feb. 23-25, with a theme of “Unrestored/Original”. Discussion regarding parking passes/admission passes. Bob is bringing a 70 and David Dobratz is planning on bringing his 50. Herman and Justin will bring some old pedal tractors. Richard is bringing the toys. Move in will be TUES, although we may adjust for weather.

Future meetings are planned for 4/7/24 – Club Meeting/BBQ at the Ag Hall; 6/2/24 – Sachse Farm/Auction; 11/3/24-Heritage Tractor, Adrian & Scholarship Award Presentation(s).

Reminder – the St. Patrick’s Day Parade is scheduled for 3/10/24. Line up is 11 am and parade is at 1 pm. We will use same location to load/unload as last year.

Tractor Cruise is scheduled for 5/4/24 – roughly 39 miles. Starting at Wilkerson Crane. Lloyd discussed the planned route. Fliers will go out after the Western Farm Show. Lunch is planned from Hilltop and will be held in Linwood at the park.

Herman thanked Wes for his generous donation for the April BBQ.

President Read thanked everyone for their service to the club, and in particular recognized: Wes Storm, Richard Thompson, Jon Pierie, Larry Henak, Justin Read, Jeff Gast, Tina Neu, Kim Sachse, Herman Sachse, Lloyd Mesmer with a gift.

Meeting adjourned at 3:02 pm.

Kim Sachse,
Secretary