We have several exciting opportunities coming up in the next few months. We will tour John & Peg Christensen’s tractors and their hops operation on Sat Sept 12.
The EVAPA annual antique tractor pull will take place on Sat Sept 19th beginning at 4pm. This will be at the motorsports arena on the south end of the Sarpy County Fairgrounds in Springfield, NE. They will again be using member Dave Fischer’s Dragon Pulling Sled (formerly the Little Red Sled) Rich Braesch is the coordinator and we can always use members help to make this a success.
Nelson’s Truck and Tractor Days will be held Sept 19 & 20 in Valley. Please bring a tractor out for the weekend if you are able. This event draws a great crowd and is great exposure for the club. You are able to bring tractors out Friday if needed. Jim Davenport has additional details.
In October we the club will have an opportunity to visit Tim & Cheryl Rees’s home and see some of their collection as well as hear about the efforts to rebuild their home, shop and buildings after the devestating tornados that occured in Aprl 2024.
EVAPA had an opportunity to provide several tractors at a recent upcoming Strongman event that was held on August 29th in Papillion, NE. Member Brian Dailey took two of his tractors for them to use during a dead-man pull. They pulled 2 weight classes with a small 3000 lb tractor and a larger 6000 lb tractor. Many thanks to Brian for providing tractors for them.
EVAPA Photographer: Member Bill Lohr is serving as club photographer and webmaster. If you need his services, he can be reached via e-mail at yutancan@yahoo.com or via phone at (402) 660-0598.
Donations to EVAPA: Club members looking to increase their charitable contributions for tax purposes are encouraged to consider donating to the club. Since EVAPA is a 501(c)(3) organization, all donations are tax deductible. If you’re interested in donating, please contact a club officer or Board member.
2026 Memberships: Remember to get your annual membership paperwork filled out and turned in to the club. If you are thinking of giving a membership as a gift for someone, Please fill out the membership form below. Send the completed form along with $30 to: EVAPA, 1008 Burns Pl. Gretna, NE 68028.
Classified Buy, Sell, or Trade: (Please note the new classified ad rules.)
