NORTHERN MAINE ANTIQUE TRACTOR CLUB MEETING
Minutes October 4, 2026
Call to Order
President Phil Kilcollins called the meeting to order at 1:40PM
Secretaries Report
Carol gave secretaries report. Everyone received minutes for the September meeting. No discussion. Motion to approve minutes, seconded, all in favor, motion passed.
Treasurers Report
Tami gave report for September. Checking $9,370.49; Deposits $1,072.00; Expense $2,521.20; End of Month checking balance $7,921.29; Savings Acct. $10,120.48; 2-CD’s $6,091.70 & $11,013.63; Expenses for September were –Water & clipboards for pulls; EDGETA membership & insurance; Hauling of drag for pulls; Motion made, 2nd, all in favor.
Correspondence
EDGETA newsletter was received, emailed out to members with emails; can also go to the EDGETA website to read the newsletter
Membership
No Update
Tractor Train
In 2026 the tractor train was at 6 events. The events were in Caribou, Washburn, Easton, Mapleton, Presque and the State Road Church. In addition, we received $308 in donations during the events. Total for the year in fees and donations $2408. Need to look at the train in the spring and get some of the tractors repaired before the 2027 season.
Sunshine Club
No new requests
Safety Director
No update
Youth Safety
2 youth were tested and joined this year. Still need to get paperwork from one of the youth.
Museum
Museum has been packed away for the winter. Need to get together in the spring and reorganize the building.
Raffle Tractor
Discussed options for 2027 fundraiser. Talked about Greg Stiles AC45. John Bouchard will stop in to see it and talk to Gregg about the tractor and then we will decide what we are going to do. Wayne Marquis talked about possible use of his shop for the restoration project in 2027. Will learn more on this at the next meeting.
Plow Days
Phil said that most likely there will not be a plow day this year. Will look forward to find a place in 2027.
Pulling Committee
Will have a pulling meeting after the first of the year when new officers are in place.
Pulls
We had a total of 6 pulls in 2026. Total hook fees for 2026 $1,585.00
Banquet
Banquet will be November 7th at the PI Snowmobile Club. Helpers for the banquet are currently Carol Lamoreau, Richard Carter, Sandra Bartley & Phyliss Folsom. If you are interested in helping let Candi or Carole know. We are still looking for donations for the auction. You can bring the day of the banquet. Also, if you have any bloopers, you would like us to consider or candidates for the restorer of the year, rockpile award, Larry Kingsbury – sportsmanship award or Sterling Haynes- goes above & beyond award. I need to know your thoughts as soon as possible. You can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 207-764-1403 and leave a message.
Voting for officers and BOD
We will be voting for officers and one board of director in December. If you are interested in any position. Please let the nominating committee know – Tami Kilcollins – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 207-551-8166 or Meredith Folsom – 207-538-2129
50 50 Draw
No 50 50 this month
Next Meeting
Next meeting will be November 1st at 1:30PM at the Presque Isle Snowmobile Club.
Adjourn
Adjourned at 2:20 PM
Upcoming Events
NMATC Meeting – November 1st 1:30PM Presque Isle Snowmobile Club
NMATC Banquet - November 7th