Greater Kansas City Two Cylinder Club
2026 Joe Meyer, Glenn Ratzlaff,
and Duane "Spike" Spieker
Scholarships Application Form
Updated List of
Events - Note: The "Schedule of Events" list
has changed formats and there is a new "Events of Interest" section of
events not sponsored by the GKCTCC Club for insurance reasons. Last
updated January 20, 2026
Dec. 5 Oak Grove, MO. Christmas
Parade. Bob Antes 816-863-9966
We will gather in the parking lot of Oak Grove High
School, 605 SE 12th St. and proceed to the line at 4 PM.
Nov. 14 Leavenworth, KS. Sachse Farm Fall
Plow Day. Herman Sachse 913-775-3355
Plow
day is planned to start at 9 a.m., on November 14th, weather permitting.
This of course also depends on the corn crop being harvested in time.
Address is 20771 Jamison Road, Leavenworth, KS. (If your maps don’t show
that—try 208th Street and McIntyre Road, Leavenworth, KS). Field is
located just north of Jarbalo, KS. We will look at the crop and weather
forecast at the next membership meeting and may adjust the date if
needed. Be sure to sign up with Herman Sachse at 913-775-3353, in case
we need to cancel due to weather.
Nov. 7 Richmond, KS. GKCTCC Meeting and
White Elephant Auction 10:00 a.m. 816-547-8608
The GKCTCC
meeting with a white elephant auction is scheduled for Saturday,
November 7th, 2026 and will be hosted by the Read family outside
Richmond, KS. During this time we need to approve the June meeting
minutes, discuss and approve a slate of officers for 2027, establish a
budget committee, plan for a tractor display at the Western Farm Show in
February, discuss the Annual Tractor Cruise for the Ag. Hall, determine
the hosts /locations for the 2027 meetings, and have the scholarship
raffle drawing. Don’t forget to bring your raffle tickets and some $$
for raffle tickets and the auction. The white elephant auction will
follow the formal meeting. As you know the white elephant auction is a
fundraiser for the club so look around and see what you could do without
and bring it along. Just remember --- “someone’s junk may be another
person’s treasure.” We also need nice things for the auction. Dues taken
at this meeting will be applied to your 2027 dues. Thanks to Kenny and
Portia Read for hosting the meeting. If you want to see some unique John
Deere tractors --- don’t miss this meeting.
Directions from Olathe, KS: Follow 1-35 South to the 3rd Ottawa Exit
#183. Take US-59 South 12 miles to 661 Hwy 59, Richmond, KS 66080. The
destination will be on your left.
Oct. 31
Independence, MO. Halloween Parade. Bob Antes 816-863-9966
We will gather in the parking lot on the
south side of the RLDS Auditorium. Line up starts around 9 AM and the
parade starts at 10 AM. Plan on attending the event and you will not be
disappointed.
Sept. 19
Blue Springs Parade, Blue Springs, MO. Bob Antes 816-863-9966
The 57th Festival and parade will start at 10:00 with line up by
9:00. Don’t be late or it is hard to get into the area. Staging behind
School District Administration Office 1801 NW Vesper Blue Spring Mo 64015.
Some parking is available behind the Administration Office and more parking
behind the Career Center next door West. We are #44. The parade will go East
on Vesper, North on 15th street, East on RD Mize, and end at St John LuLande
Church (just before 7 HWY. It is a very good large parade with a lot of
children and spectators. Any questions contact Bob Antes at 816-863-9966.
Sept. 12 Olathe, KS. Old
Settlers Day Parade. Parade Starts 10 AM. Jon Pirie 913-238-2505
The Greater KC Two-Cylinder
club is registered for one of the largest parades in the State of Kansas
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the Johnson County Old Settlers Parade held in
downtown Olathe, KS. The parade begins at 10 AM, however the club will
need to be in place on the parade route by 9 AM. Club members can meet
and unload tractors at Northview Elementary School located at 900 N.
Woodland St, but must be prepared to move toward the parade staging area
by 8 AM. Questions can be directed to Jon Pirie at 913-238-2505.
July 28 Tonganoxie, KS.
Leavenworth County Fair Parade. Jeff Gast 913-704-9788
We will meet at the Tonganoxie High School Football field (State Ave and
Main St - 206 N Main St., Tonganoxie, KS 66086) at 5:30 PM and leave to
line up by 6:00 PM. The parade starts at 6:30 PM.
July 4
Lenexa, KS.
Community Days Parade. (Parade Starts 10:00 a.m. and Line Up 9 AM).
Jon Pirie at 913-238-2505
The Club is registered to participate in the Lenexa Community Days 4th of
July Parade. Club parking/meeting location is set for the P1 Group Inc
parking lot located at 13605 W. 96 Tr (SW corner of 96 Tr and Pflumm, due
south across 96 Tr from VFW Post 7397). The parade starts at 10 AM so we
will need to be parked, unloaded and prepared to move to our staging area by
9 AM.
June 7 Bonner Springs, KS. GKCTCC
Meeting and Picnic, Ag Hall of Fame Red Barn 1 PM. 816-547-8608
A picnic will start at 1:00 pm, with the formal meeting
beginning at 2:00 p.m. In order for the picnic not to cost the Club the
following guidelines were established -Everyone who comes with the last
name beginning with A to M should bring a main dish (example: fried
chicken, meatballs, sandwiches, etc.) and everyone who comes with the
last name starting letters N to Z should bring would bring a side dish
(example- potato salad, beans, chips, desserts, etc.). Every year we
will rotate the assignments. Everyone should bring his or her own drink.
Paper goods will be provided. The activity will be held the red barn at
the Ag Hall so everyone can enjoy the day.
June 6 Shawnee, KS. Old Shawnee Days Parade. (10 AM). Contact
Chris Meyer
The parade route runs north on Nieman Rd from Shawnee Mission
Parkway, then west on Johnson Dr to Cody Street. Staging areas for the
parade route run west on the north frontage road of Shawnee Mission Pkwy
(west of Nieman) to Quivira. The tractor club will park and unload tractors
at the former KCAS (NE corner of SMPKWY and Long Ave). Participating
tractors will move to the staging area at 8:30 AM utilizing 62 Terr to the
rear parking lot/alleyway of the Westlake Hardware and Price Chopper to
Quivira Rd.
June - July 2026 GKCTCC Newsletter
May 2 Tonganoxie, KS. Ag Hall Tractor Cruise 8 AM. Contact Lloyd Mesmer
April 12 Bonner Springs, KS. GKCTCC Meeting and BBQ, Ag Hall of Fame 1 PM. Contact Justin Read
April - May 2026 GKCTCC Newsletter
March 15 Shawnee, KS. Shawnee St. Patrick’s Day Parade 1 PM. Contact Chris Meyer
Feb. 19-21 K.C., MO. Western Farm Show, Governors Building, (Setup Day Feb. 15-18). Contact Justin Read
Feb. 14 Shawnee, KS. GKCTCC Meeting @ JoCo Monticello Library 10 AM. Contact Justin Read
January - February 2026 GKCTCC Newsletter
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HISTORY
The Greater Kansas City Two-Cylinder Club was organized in January 1990 and
was incorporated in the State of Missouri on May 17, 1994. The purpose of
the club is to promote the interest and education of the public in the
preservation and restoration of antique tractors, particularly the JOHN
DEERE two-cylinder models, their accessories, lore, literature, toys and
memorabilia.
OTHER INFORMATION OF INTEREST
The club manages a tractor pull at Farm Heritage Days at the National
Agriculture Center and Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs, Kansas. The club
also has fun-field days along with participating in the American Royal
Parade, The Dream Factory Tractor Cruise, and Western Farm Show
every year. We meet several times through out the year to exchange ideas
and information. A newsletter is produced regularly to communicate with the membership.
The Greater Kansas City Two Cylinder Club covers Eastern Kansas and
Western Missouri, and has members not only from the Kansas City area,
but areas from St Joseph, MO to Nevada, MO to Topeka, KS.