If link fails please contact Keith Cowland on 0418 329 778 for a copy of the membership form.
International Harvester Club of Australia inc. (A 0044258 Y)
Provision has now been made for enthusiasts with a common interest, to restore & preserve wherever possible, all products and memorabilia of the International Harvester Company in this part of the world. Today the IH Club boasts a membership, inclusive of partners that is approaching 1310 with approximately 400 current members (a member number is retained for life).
It is run by a Board of ten members, an Editor, State area Co-ordinators and representatives in various countries throughout the world.
A 20 page colour magazine is produced bi-monthly and mailed to each member. This includes stories and photographs on all McCormick and IH products since Cyrus McCormick invented his revolutionary Reaper in 1853. Historical IH worldwide events, as well as items of interest from Geelong Tractor and Farm Implement plus the Dandenong Truck Manufacturing Plants are also featured in the magazine. Contributions from local and country Members, plus articles and stories from former employees are always sought by our Editor.
The Club holds bi-monthly meetings in its Clubrooms at the Royal Geelong Showgrounds at 7.30 pm. on the 2rd Friday in January, the 3rd Saturday in March, May, July and September, all commencing at 1.00pm. Our annual christmas break-up is held on the third Saturday in November with lunch at a local venue.
Ladies are encouraged to attend and visitors are always welcome. Meetings include either a guest speaker, video / DVD shows, demonstrations or a variety of memorabilia displays.
The Club has now established its own carpeted Clubrooms at the Showgrounds which includes projection and demonstration facilities plus a secure, fireproof library and a room for General and Board meetings and storage of memorabilia.
Enquiries about the Club can be made by contacting:
Keith Cowland on 0418 329 778. email:clubihcofa@gmail.com
