Hi everybody.  Just a few highlights of items discussed at the winter meeting, for your info.  It was decided after much discussion, and with regrets, that we will not continue to pursue building a museum on the old plant site in South Bend.  We are all a bit disappointed, but after looking over all of the facts, it appears to be just too expensive to maintain, along with an out of the way location.  We are actively pursuing other options in South Bend, and have 2 other options at present, with possibilities of at least 1 more.  Will let you know more as we are able to learn more.  
We are proceeding with building 1/16 scale toys models of Hart Parr #3, to fund the preservation project.  We hope to have prototypes available for view at the summer show, and be able to take orders by then.  
We also decided to proceed with making a show book of tractors on display at the summer show.  The IH club did a nice job at Penfield last year, and we plan to use the same people to work with us this year.  We agreed to post the club bylaws on the web site.  Hopefully this will be of help to the membership.  Upcoming shows--2004-- winter show, Feb 26-28, Lancaster, PA. 
summer show Aug 27-29, Madison SD
2005--winter show, possibly Moline, IL-details in progress, summer show Aug 19-21, Baraboo, WI.  2006--winter show in Central FL, summer show in Dover, OH.  Dates will be forthcoming.  Just a few highlights, will be glad to answer any questions.  Terry.