Josh Dilsaver
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EDGE&TA Branch 16
John Berry and James Haynie of Ash Grove Missouri started the Gas Engine Club in 1971. They had written to the EDGE & TA and inquired as to what the rules were to join the national organization. The first meeting was November 23, 1971 at the home of John Berry. There was 6 inches of snow on the ground and it was 4 degrees below zero that night. There were 13 people in attendance and that was how many they needed to become a branch. On December 17, 1971 they received the charter from the national. From that cold night in 1971 we have grown to 150 members today. We have our show every year in conjunction with the Ozarks Steam Engine Association. The Gas Club built a pavilion on the ground for the enjoyment of both clubs.
We presently meet the First Saturday night of the following months at 6:30 followed by meeting at 7:30. January is election of officers and pot luck, February is chili and soup, March pot luck, April pot luck, May pot luck, June pot luck, August pot luck, October pot luck, November catered dinner and December pot luck and gift exchange at the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell, Springfield, MO. July pot luck and ice cream is a joined meeting with the Steam Club at the Steam Grounds, September is work day on the grounds followed by meeting at the Steam Grounds.
EDGE&TA Branch 52
Club Contact Name: Richard Greeno
Club Contact Address: 13227 S Solid Rock Rd, Wasilla, AK 99623
Club Contact E-mail Address: [email protected]
Club Contact Phone Number: (907) 354-3906
From Different Events & Shows, Displays, Exhibits & Demonstrations, Tractor Pulls, Plow Days, Fairs, Farmers Markets and Parades; The APC of Alaska has a very active membership and proud participation all year long within the great state of Alaska.
We sponsor or support others such as the local FFA, Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry (MATI).
On occasion we’ve even had the pleasure of participating in the plowing of fields for local farms who’s agriculture is locally featured and sold for all to enjoy.
We Feature Old Farm Tractors, Engines and Motors, Old Farm Equipment and Tools and now Lawn & Garden Tractors. Sled Pulls for Both Big and Small Tractors. Fun! Fun! Fun!
Branch Officers for 2024
President:
Richard Greeno
13227 S Solid Rock Rd, Wasilla, AK 99623, [email protected], (907) 354-3906
Vice President:
Verne Pomraning
8401 George Court, Anchorage, AK, 99517, [email protected], (907) 250-1755
Secretary:
Mike Pollock
11450 Birch Road, Anchorage, AK 99516, [email protected], (907) 229-3500, fax: (907) 279-1405
Treasurer:
David Kosik,
4135 East Ruth drive, Wasilla, AK 99654, [email protected], (907) 350-6712
Safety Director:
Ken Schellenberg
5231 South Westminster Court, Wasilla, AL 99623, [email protected], (907) 355-6176
Editor:
Vacant
Membership Director:
Vacant
APC of Alaska Board Members EDGE&TA Branch 52
Mike Kerr, [email protected] (907) 333-1699
Paul Butts
Sharon Weeks
Robby Soults
Robby Soults has been a terrific, active member of Branch 8 of EDGE & TA since the 1980s.
He chooses to serve behind the scenes rather than in public. The Branch office he has held is Vice President, several terms, and his wife was an outstanding newsletter editor.
His major interest is large, unusual tractors, which he has sought, & purchased, from all across the U.S.. Some of those are Allis Chalmers G, Crossmount Case, Farmall M, Field Marshall, 9N Ford, Happy Farmer, John Deere A, AO, B, BO, D, GP, Rumeley steam traction engine, 1220 Rumeley, 1728 Rumeley, 2040 Rumeley, and 3061 Rumeley. He also has helped friends shop for and bring home to California innumerable tractors. He has tractor collector friends all across the U.S. and is quite knowledgable.
Our Branch 8, and especially Robby, was largely responsible, along with farmer George Watte, for establishing the CA Antique Farm Equipment Show, which has been held in Tulare CA each April since 1992, on the grounds of the International Agri-Center, where the largest new farm equipment exposition of the U.S. is held in mid-February each year and attracts buyers and shoppers from the entire world. When it was seen that the kitchen of the social hall there needed better/more cabinets, Robby commissioned and paid for them, enabling Branch 8 to hold an annual November swap meet on the grounds for 17 years, rent free, where he donates the use of a forklift and also helps in the food booth. Without his morning delivery of doughnuts people surely might perish!
Because of Robby’s expert knowledge of tractors he has announced the parade at the CA Antique Farm Equipment Show each year and he recognizes most of the participants driving in the parade, as well as their equipment, and makes humorous comments to them, which is very entertaining.
For many years at the Antique Show he prepared the ground for the tractor pull event. His interest in tractors began when he was a child, driving a tractor for his grandfather, and now his grandchildren and great grandchildren can drive his.
Linda Keasling
WE are nominating Linda Shorter Keasling, a member of the K & O Steam and Gas Engine Association, Branch 11 Kansas, for the EDGETA Hall of Fame.
Linda grew up on a ranch working with her family. Raising cattle, gardening, canning and all of the many chores of the time were a part of her young life. Linda and her husband, Marvin, joined the K & O Steam & Gas Engine Association shortly after it was first organized. They remained loyal members for many years until Linda’s death in September of 2015. Marvin is still a member.
Linda was always a very active member of the association. She and her family had a large collection of John Deere tractors and equipment they took to shows, parades, and other events, along with other members of the club. Linda planned, organized and hosted many bus trips to EDGETA shows and gatherings. Some of the destinations were Texas, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri and Canada plus many other places too numerous to mention.
Linda served as the secretary of the club for many years. Her duties included keeping club minutes and other club data i.e. sending membership dues to EDGETA, co-editing the club newspaper “Old Iron Fever,” and served on various organizational committees throughout the years. She was instrumental in organizing our KIDS DAY event. School children from area schools, school in south central Kansas, and north central Oklahoma were invited to the club’s grounds to view and experience demonstrations and exhibits of past history. Linda’s family showed children how butter was churned, using some of Linda’s personal collection of butter churns and items – many of which are of museum quality.
Linda volunteered and worked with many community projects to promote club recognition –
Constructing floats for the lighted Christmas parade
Greeting visitors at Winfield, Kansas Christmas Isle of Lights
Kanza Day exhibitions
Kansas Sampler exhibitions
Presentations of Cherokee Strip Museum
Linda was always involved in planning our annual tractor show. She would organize the club’s Country Store to display and sell t-shirts, caps and other items. The last show she attended and helped with – she organized a special exhibit honoring our veterans and displayed their unique memorabilia.
Linda Keasling was a valuable member of K & O Steam and Gas Engine Association. Even if she was not visible, she was always working behind the scenes and always with a positive attitude. Affectionately called “Sparkplug” by the club members – Linda truly was one of the sparks that kept our organization running smoothly. Our club has honored her with a Lifetime Membership.
When Linda passed away in September 2015, K & O Steam & Gas Engine Assoc. lost a great friend, member and asset to our club – that is why we now are nominating Linda Shorter Keasling for the EDGETA Hall of Fame.
Billy Metzinger, President
