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Antique Caterpillar Machinery Owners Club
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Chapter Nineteen
Born in Orbost, East Gippsland on 13th December 1936, Alexander McRae starts telling his story with a familiar statement for people of his generation. “I started life having had very little to do with machinery, horses were everything.” Such was this era of farming, clearing and logging. But it didn’t take long for Alex to become intrigued with the power of what he calls the ‘mighty’ machines, referring to track-type tractors with bulldozer attachments of the day. Intrigued and impressed he may have been, but these early International tractors also amazed Alex with how much time it took each morning to fix breakages ready for that days’ work!
With Karen's ill health, Bruce Colyer has kindly stepped up to the plate as Chapter 19's social media champian, thanks Bruce! Our Facebook page has been refreshed and an can be viewed at this link ACMOC Chapter 19 - Southeast Australia | Facebook . Feel free to join, comment and share and ensure you 'LIKE' it!
As you will be aware Karen Jackel, continues her 3+ year fight with ovarian cancer, and with traditional treatment options exhausted apart from a reprive from the impacts of chemo-theropy her health has been declining in the weeks leading up to Christmas. The executive committee and a number of other members gathered at Steve & Karen's home on 9th December for light refreshements and to catch up with Karen and her family, where we were delighted to see her in such good spirits. A number of members have also caught up with Karen and Steve prior and since this gathering, which I know they have really appreciated. Thank you to everyone that has emailed, spoken to, visited or provided best wishes for me to convey to the Jackel family in recent times. Regards Glen
Please be aware the Club is phasing out fixed price 3 year membership renewal options, in favour of an autorenewal option now visible once you go to the payment section when renewing your membership online.
Thanks to everyone that joing the ZOOM meeting for another virtual AGM this year. The committee was returned and persons completing their two year terms were all reinstated, plus we welcome Rob Bassett-Smith to the committee. This year we recognsied three Chapter 19 members, Eddie Bedwell, Max Loaring & Neil Clydsdale as inaugural members to be named on the honour board. Congratualtions to these worthy founding members of Chapter 19. Minutes of the meeting are available on the MEETING MINUTES tab on this webpage.