Last Saturday, April, 24 was work day at the Tri-State tractor club at Portland, Indiana. The A.T.I.S. group was well represented with 5 members present to help prepare the grounds for the spring swap meet and summer show. Projects included tree trimming in the camp ground, Painting the rest rooms, organizing the food service area and laying out new roads and organizing the display area for the Caterpillar national convention during this year's show.

Noontime the club treated all volunteers to dinner at Ponderosa restaurant. Had a buffet with all we wanted to eat. Went back and worked about another hour finishing the chores. Probably had between 40 and 50 volunteers there. Was a nice get together.

Our group volunteers have assured us of a reserved area for the A.T.I.S. people to camp as a group and also make us known to the officers and directors. We also volunteer prior to and during the summer show, using our tractors to move machinery and operate display equipment. Also have members work the trading post and drive shuttle wagons and harvest the corn for the ensilage cutter.

Gene