About UsOur club was established in 1999 and has grown ever since! We attend many functions throughout the year, including show and shines, parades, working our small field, country fairs, and tractor pull events.
Our members collect a large variety of vintage tractors and old farm equipment. The club has collected a variety of its own equipment over the years from gracious donations of local supporters. These include: an International tractor, a Dion threshing machine, a Mccormick Deering binder, New Holland baler, and many other pieces of equipment, most of which is in working condition and still used on our small field every year. We recently acquired a Farmall H that the club is in the process of restoring. |
Our History
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On March 21st, 1999 a group of vintage tractor and vintage equipment enthusiasts gathered at the home of Dave Murcheson and decided to form a club dedicated to "the preservation, restoration and display of vintage tractors and equipment." The 'Mid Island Vintage Tractor and Equipment Club" was born!
On June 6th, 1999 an initial Board of Directors was selected, consisting of Dave Murcheson, Pete Geysen, Bill Lorenzen, Al Thorne, Gerry Williams, George Hermans and Ron Kozlow. At the same time the following executive was chosen: President: Dave Murcheson Vice-President: Pete Geysen Secretary: Tammy Rhodes Treasurer: Bill Lorenzen In August of 1999 the Club put on its first tractor and equipment display at the Vancouver Island EXhibition (VIEX). In August 2000 "MIVTEC" had its first tractor parade at the VIEX and put on a threshing show. |