GKCTCC Meeting Minutes
February 2, 2025
Monticello Branch, Johnson County Library, Shawnee, KS

The meeting was opened with the flag salute at 1:30 pm. Justin welcomed everyone.
President Read installed the 2025 Club Officers – Justin Read, President, Herman Sachse, Treasurer, Kim Sachse,
Secretary, John Pirie, Vice President, Jeff Gast as 2nd Vice President and Lloyd Mesmer as 3rd Vice President.
President Read sought approval of the November 2024 meeting minutes. Wes Storm moved, and Bob Antes second-
ed. Motion passed unanimously.
Herman Sachse gave the financial report for the period 11/8/24 to 2/1/25.David Dobratz moved to accept the financial account.
Jeff Gast seconded. Motion passed unanimously. A copy of the Budget for 2025 was provided to all attendees.
The 2025 Schedule of Events was discussed.
The Western Farm Show is Feb. 21-23, with a theme of “Comparisons”. Discussion regarding parking passes/
admission passes. Bob Antes is bringing a 720 and David Dobratz is planning on bringing his 4010D. Charlie Gast is
bringing his 110 Lawn Tractor. Richard Thompson is bringing the toys. Move-in will be TUES, although we may adjust
for the weather.
Future meetings are planned for 4/6/25 – Club Meeting/BBQ at the Ag Hall; 6/1/25 – Ag Hall; 11/2/25- Read Farm,
Scholarship Award Presentation & White Elephant Auction.
Reminder – the St. Patrick’s Day Parade is scheduled for 3/16/25. Line-up is 11 am and the parade is at 1 pm. We will
use the same location to load/unload as last year.
Tractor Cruise is scheduled for 5/3/25 – roughly 36 miles. Starting at Ag Hall. Lloyd discussed the planned route. Fli-
ers will go out after the Western Farm Show. Lunch is planned from Hilltop and will be held in Basehor. The morning
break will be at Wyandotte County Lake and the afternoon break will be at McDonald’s.
David Dobratz asked if there was interest in a plow day near Emporia in August. He will get us further information, clos-
er to the event. Herman is trying to get a place near Jarbalo in the fall. It was announced that Jim Arnote and Paul Hal-
sey passed away recently.
President Read thanked everyone for their service to the club, and in particular recognized: Wes Storm, Richard
Thompson, Jon Pirie, Justin Read, Jeff Gast, Ed Essig, David Dobratz, Kim Sachse, Herman Sachse, Lloyd Mesmer
with a gift.
Meeting adjourned at 2:35 pm. Moved by Herman Sachse, seconded by Dale Larson.
Kim Sachse,
Secretary