Topic

Call to Order

President Phil Kilcollins called the meeting to order at 1:35PM

Secretaries Report

Carol gave secretaries report. Everyone received minutes for the June meeting. No discussion.  Motion to approve minutes, seconded, all in favor, motion passed.  

Treasurers Report

Tami gave reports for June and July since we did not have a July meeting. June - Checking $3,190.91; Deposits $2,242.00; Expense $181.66; End of Month checking balance $4,903.48; Savings Acct. $10,120.22; 2-CD’s $6,066.23 & $10,949.37; Expenses for June were – Registrations, meeting lunch supplies, speaker cord, ribbons for all pulls, sponsorship signs for drag, EDGETA membership insurance and gas for scale truck. July - Checking $2,843.14; Deposits $1,431.00; Expense $1,778.77; End of Month checking balance $4,903.48; Savings Acct. $10,120.22; 2-CD’s $6,066.23 & $10,949.37; Expenses for July were –Refund owed to Springfield and gas for truck.  Motion made, 2^nd, all in favor. 

Correspondence

No correspondence for July               

Membership

No new update

Tractor Train

Caribou Cares about kids rented the train for $300, Carol & Chris delivered and picked it up. Caribou was pleased with the event.  Washburn mailed in contract and check. Event will be held on August 15^th from Noon to 3pm at the high school and will be covered by Dale Campbell. Richard Carter and Carole Lamoreau will assist Dale with this event. Northern Maine Fair Aug 5^th thru the 9^th   Coverage for all days to operate the tractor train has been filled, Carol will update list and email out. We will reach out to Easton to see if they still want us in September – Sandy Curran said he would cover that event if it is a go.

Tractor Trek

The tractor trek was held in Frenchville this year. It was hosted by James Pelletier. We would like to thank James as our tour guide and providing the food, Robin Haynes for all of her support in all areas of the trek and to Chad Ouellette and Reece Pelletier for doing the cooking while we were on the trek. It was a great day with many beautiful views, great food and good conversation.

Sunshine Club

We need to send another card to Kenny Folsom; he is still in the nursing home.

Safety Director

No update this month.

Youth Safety

A youth was tested in Springfield. We need to get the paperwork and sent it in to EDGETA.

Museum

We set up the museum today for the fair. It is 95% ready. Will just need a few finishing touches before opening day on Wednesday August 5^th.  

Scholarship Comm.

No Update

Raffle Tractor

Income to date including sponsorship is $3,800.00. Expenses including restoration, banners, tickets, and booth rental $5,290.00. As of 8/1/26 we are in the red by $397.89. If you can sell any tickets or want to buy some, please reach out by 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 and we will get tickets to you.

Pulling Committee

No update – all is going well

Speaker Cable

Chad ordered a shorter speaker cable and we have received it.

Pulls

NM Fair- August 9^th 10AM; Madawaska – August 15^th 10AM; Van Buren – August 29^th 10AM; possibly one in Bridgewater or Westfield date to be determined.

Banquet

Nothing at this time

50 50 Draw

50/50 John Bouchard won $29.00; he returned the money back to the club.

Next Meeting

Next meeting will be September 13^th at noon at the Ag Heritage building; Before the meeting, we will put everything away for the winter.

Adjourn

Adjourned at 2:50 PM