Chapter Minutes

Chapter 14 Minutes

Fall Meeting

Los Banos CA

Oct. 25, 2026

Call to Order

In Attendance: President Roger Lubiens, Susan Lubiens, Ross Filipini and a number of chapter members

Pledge of Allegiance to USA flag

Minutes:  Referred to minutes recorded from our June Zoom meeting

Treasurer Report: Bank statement shows $10,151.00 in funds

Membership Reports: 173 members are active for 2025. Dues for 2026 will be collected next month.

Foundation Reports: Bank funds total $4,558.00 .  Braden Wheeler from Templeton CA finished his 1918 IH Titan tractor where our foundation assisted financially. 1,343 hours were needed to complete the tractor. For this tractor Braden won 1^st place at Mid State Fair.

Website:  16,000+ visitors to our Facebook page in 2025.

Old Business:

• Jeff Ismail had 125 guests and 100 IH trucks on display for IH Sierra Ralleye in Grass Valley, CA.
• Recent plow days were observed in Adrian ND and Rio Linda CA.

New Business:

• 20 year anniversary for IHC Foundation with 44 completed restorations. The IH Titan 10-20 placed first in the Dewar Tractor Restoration Program. We need to raise funds for further FFA restorations.
• Several upcoming parades before end of year.
• Discovery of a west coast Winter IH Convention. Discussion with Visalia convention center is ongoing for 2027.
• In your Harvester Highlights…………….. check for articles we submit.
• Awards ceremony with toy tractors from ND Toy Farmer Show.

President Roger asked for a motion to adjourn.  Moved, seconded, and passed.  Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Roger Lubiens, President

PO BOX 1471 Folsom, CA 95630

Phone: 916.983.6415 Email: rogerlubiens@gmail.com