[Branch 3 EDGE & TA]
 


[Picture]Branch 3's purpose is to stimulate interest in collecting, restoring, preserving, and exhibiting gas/diesel engines, steam tractors, power driven farm machinery and any other related equipment of historical value.

[Picture]Branch 3 was formed in 1978 and has approximately 250 members. The majority of the members live in the central coast area of California, with most living between San Francisco and Monterey.

[Picture]The Branch 3 Board of Directors usually meets the third Thursday of odd numbered months @ 7:30pm. Meetings are generally held at 464 North Winchester Blvd. Santa Clara, CA.

[Picture]Membership dues are $18.00 for primary member, $16.00 for additional adult member 18 and older and $12.00 per child age 17 or under. Membership includes a copy of our bi-monthly newsletter "Branch Three News".

[Picture]A newsletter only subscription is available for $12 a year.

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MEMBERSHIP:

Memberships are $18.00 per year for primary adult member.....$14.00 for each additional adult (18 and older) and $12.00 per child 17 or under.  Make check payable to: E.D.G.E.&T.A. and mail to Membership Chairman, Dick Hamp @ 1772 Conrad Ave. San Jose, CA 95124.

NEWSLETTER:

The Branch Three News is published bimonthly by the Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association, and covers the central coast area of California. Subscriptions are $12.00 a year.  Send to Dick Hamp: @ the above address.


     We welcome contributions of articles, illustrations, letters of suggestion or encouragement, and general interest items from members. Deadline for submitting items is the first of every even month by midnight, there are few exceptions. Material originally appearing in other publications may be used but must be accompanied by written permission to reprint. Classified ads and contributions are preferred typed or clearly printed and will be used as space allows. Permission to reproduce Branch Three News articles is granted, provided that Branch Three News is credited. Send all material to:  Branch Three News, c/o Roberta Jaques, 1742 Willow Creek Ct., San Jose, CA 95124-1949, or rljaques@aol.com and place EDGE&TA and your name on the subject line.


Branch Officers for 2008 are:

President ~ Bill Dabel
6001 Miwok Drive
San Jose, CA 95123-4113
(408) 227-2675    
gas_engine_billy@yahoo.com

Vice President ~ Rod Herrick
13990 Murphy Ave
San Martin, CA  95046
(408) 686-0553     
rodherrick@aol.com

Secretary ~ Ruth Aspesi
17779 Vierra Canyon Rd. #3
Salinas, CA  93907

(831) 663-6590

Treasurer ~ Adele Renaud
14845 McVay Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 258-7486     
forreno@juno.com

Membership Director ~ Dick Hamp

1772 Conrad Ave.

San Jose, CA  95124

(408) 269-7210

Safety Officer ~ Frank Orlando
14625 Country Lane
Morgan Hill, CA  95037
(408) 779-9900

frank95037@yahoo.com

 

Newsletter Editor ~ Roberta Jaques

1742 Willow Creek Ct.

San Jose, CA  95124

(408) 266-3919


 

Calendar of Events 2008

Date Event & Details Contact Person
Feb 10 Saratoga Mustard Faire, Saratoga Chuck & Peggy Schoppe (408) 867-9229
Feb 16 Branch 3's 29th Anniversary Party, Harry's Hofbrau, San Jose Bill & Adele Renaud (408) 258-7486
March 9 W.H.E.A.T. Swap Meet, 7 am - 3 pm, Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, Turlock, CA; Enter at North Parking Lot  (209) 668-4239
March 29 Tractor Ride, Tres Pinos, San Benito County, CA Frank Orlando (408) 779-9900
April 11-13 EDGETA National Meet, Branch 26, Skagit County Fairgrounds, Mt. Vernon, WA  Morrie Robinson (360) 826-3782
April 19-20 California Antique Engine & Tractor Show, Tulare 800-999-9186
April 27 Pacific Coast Dream Machine Show, Half Moon Bay Dave Dubbel (650) 367-1542
May 9-11 San Martin Engine & Tractor Show, San Martin, Rod Herrick rodherrick@aol.com
May 16-18 California Gold Engine & Tractor Expo, Swanton Larry Snow (530) 200-4490 or Ken McCrary (831) 423-4774
May 18 Ardenwood Fire Truck and Branch 3 Show, Fremont Roy Raymond (510) 656-1048
May 23-25 Watsonville Fly-In, Watsonville John Kegebein (831) 335-3377
May 25 Corralitos Padres Pancake Breakfast Phil Jaques (408) 377-2376
June 7-8 San Benito County Historical Society Meet, Tres Pinos Peter Sonne (831) 375-5828
June 14-15 NW Regional Show, Branch 9, Grants Pass, OR, Pottsville Grounds Dale Michels (541) 596-2586
TBA Roaring Camp Gas-Up, Felton Phil Jaques (408) 377-2376
TBA Forest Home Farm, San Ramon Glen Christoffersen (650) 367-7682
June 20-22 Best Show on Tracks, Dan Best Ranch, Woodland, www.BestShowOnTracks.org Lonny Wunder lwunder@aghistory.org
July 4 Morgan Hill 4th of July Parade & Show Frank Orlando (408) 779-9900
July 25-27 Fortuna Redwood Auto Expo Lawrence Hindey (707) 725-9266
August 6-9 SW Regional Show, Branch 95, Ogden, UT Dennis Holland dennysue4@netzero.net
September 9-14 Santa Cruz County Fair, Watsonville John Kegebein johnek@aol.com
September 14 Autos in the Park, San Jose History Park Bill Traill (408) 258-4666
October 3-5 San Benito County Fair, Tres Pinos Doris Skow (408) 243-6661
October 25 Wilder Ranch Harvest Festival, North Santa Cruz Ruth Aspesi (831) 663-6590
December 7 Annual Membership Meeting & Pot Luck, Corralitos Pat Heacock (408) 225-8824

PLEASE NOTE:  Items marked with an asterisk are Branch 3 events and all the shows must be in compliance with the EDGE&TA National Safety Rules.  Branch 3 safety officers listed on Page 2 of each Branch 3 Newsletter.  When you have questions about an event or think it may be canceled because of rain, please call the contact person first, then Bill Dabel ~ 408-227-2675.  They will know FOR SURE.

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