Frank,
I'm not familiar with the U2U method of communication, so didn't see your message till today, and hope this reply works.  There are some other Oliver collectors in the ET area who are more serious than I am, but I'm not sure if they are members or not.  Donnie Anderson from Morristown comes to mind, and Harold Bashore from Knoxville.  I am involved in other colors, and would not be the one to do the organizing.  But I likely would become a member of a Tennessee group.  

The IH Collectors have a state-wide organization and are challenged to keep the interest ball in the air in all parts of TN.  They are an active group, with some 100 TN members as I recall.  Their president is David Qualls from Cookeville and he might have some suggestions re starting/maintaining such an organization.  I can find his phone/email if you are interested.

Too bad about the current state of affairs in HPOCA!  I was considering taking in the winter convention, but have decided not to.  I know John Tichenor (bought a lot of literature from his Dad, Bill) and Kurt Aumann - wonder what Kurt thinks about all this.  I enjoyed the magazine under Sherry's leadership and I wonder what aspects the board wishes to improve.  The new editor sure has a load of baggage on him by this mess - too bad.

Hope this helps-
Duane Larson


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I have been a member for several years - have a 66D (as well as other colors).
Duane Larson
Knoxville, TN
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Duane

I don't know if there is enough interest but I would like to test the water to see if there is interest in TN for a chapter. There are several in west TN and I know there are several in middle TN. My relatives sold Olivers in the Columbia area. I don't think the Georgia chapter is doing much. Please tell me what you think and if there is someone in east TN that would help mid and west TN get the ball rolling. Thanks 
Frank
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