We welcome our new secretary, Scott Moormann, and our new director, Paul Sailor.  Thank you, Laura Moorman, for all your hard work as secretary this past year and Bob Gold, for your many years of service on the Board of Directors.

 

Smoke Ring News 09-11 - our newsletter

 

	Upcoming features: 2012: Rumely Expo 2013: To Be Determined 2014: Massey Expo of North America 2015: Hoosier Co-op Jamboree
	Check out the latest news on our facebook page.  Photos are updated frequently.  (Just click on our name in the header in the box below.)       The Pioneer Engineers Club of Indiana, Inc. on Facebook
	PROJECTS!   Batesville Power Plant - The Hillenbrand Foundation has donated the old steam-operated power plant that generated power for the city of Batesville, Indiana to the Pioneer Engineers Club.  We are currently raising funds to have a building placed on the grounds to house this huge engine.  One way we are raising money is by offering the opportunity to name a road on the grounds after your family or your favorite line of equipment.  Most of the roads are available for a $1,000.00 donation.  The main roadways are $2,500.00 each.  Several of the roads have been named already, so don't miss out.  You'll want to make sure your favorite brand doesn't get left out!  Please contact Eric Hurst at 812-623-3003 or email him at erhurst@yahoo.com for more information.   Feature Tractor Building - We are considering reserving the tractor area east of the covered bridge and next to the main drive for featured equipment.  Tractor director, Mark Dieckmann, has put forth an idea to build a permanent structure in this area instead of renting a tent each year. Contact Mark with your feedback or if you can help with construction or contribute a donation or loan for this project: markndawn@etczone.com .  We have also done some leveling in the area east and north of the sawmill which will allow for more efficient use of space for steam, tractor, and working exhibits.   Heritage Tool Works -  click here for more information   Stationary Engine and Boiler -  click here to go to our page about it   Covered Bridge - click here to learn more

 

There has been a good response to the memorial benches available that are being placed on the grounds. Several are already in place, and more are being constructed as orders come in.  The benches have concrete legs with a treated lumber seat and backrest with engraving in the backrest. These are solid as it gets and long-lasting. The cost is $200.00, and we build and place it for you.   Mail check to Pioneer Engineers Club, PO Box 536, Rushville, IN 46173.  Include the name of the person you want engraved on the bench.  Proceeds go to Heritage Tool Works.

We are also selling button-down shirts as a fundraiser for Heritage Tool Works.  100% quality blue cotton denim, short-sleeved with the words Heritage Tool Works and a vintage lathe embroidered on the chest. $30 for sizes S, M, L, XL.  $35 for XXL.  Shipping is $5.00 - continental US only.  Makes a great gift!  Make checks payable to Pioneer Engineers Club and mail to PO Box 536, Rushville, IN 46173. Contact us for more information.

 

Our building may be rented for private events.  Contact us for more information.

 

Location, maps to our grounds

 

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If you go to You Tube and search for "Rushville" or "Pioneer Engineers", there are videos from the show.

	Officers: President - Brian Vaughn                 Vice President - Tracy Porter Treasurer - Dawn Dieckmann Secretary - Scott Moormann
	Directors: Eric Hurst Donald Coon Mark Dieckmann Marc Houston Jaimy Porter Jim Westerman Don Atzinger Nick Heffelmire Paul Sailor Phil Liggett