Central Illinois Green Club

By now most of us won’t want to see anymore turkey. It’s those side dishes that we never seem to lose a taste for. I hope everyone enjoyed a great Thanksgiving feast with the family. This is usually an opportunity to have the annual (if you can stay awake!) discussion about planning the family Christmas party. The search for the perfect tree will certainly also be an enjoyable trip the following weekend. Then it won’t be long the gifts will be piling up under the tree and the guessing will begin. As kids we just couldn’t resist to shake, rattle and squeeze those beautifully wrapped treasures. So, if you were not on the naughty list there should be something under there for you. Speaking of lists, I hope everyone signed up for this year’s Christmasparty? If not yet call or text Ann please. Also don’t forget the CIGC annual meeting is always the same night with the Christmas party on December 13th at 6:00 p.m. at the Bonfield Lions Club Hall. Just a reminder that there will not be membership meetings in January, February and March.

During this Holiday season please don’t forget the families that have lost loved ones or those who may be ill. I hope to see all of you at the next meeting. Be safe everyone and Happy Holidays!

Sincerely,
Dave Wehrmann

Hopefully everyone has been able to make safe progress with the harvest. Our fall weather has made it a real challenge. It is quite different from last year’s harvest season.

We’re use to challenges and we always overcome them.

It’s a given that the harvest must come first but I just want to remind everyone that our October 18th meeting is coming up quick. It starts at 7:00 pm at the Bonfield Lions Club hall and hopefully everyone can attend.

Looking ahead to November. Don’t forget about our potluck dinner on the 15th. Check the Greensheet for more information.

Please keep our members and their families in your prayers who have lost loved ones or are dealing with illness.

Keep the faith and be safe everyone.
Sincerely,
Dave Wehrmann

It’s August already and what a fast paced month July was. With so many events so close to home throughout the month it was easier to take them all in. As always, time flies when you’re having fun! Now it’s time to get ready for plow days. Isn’t it funny how busy one can get even though your retired. Don’t forget our August meeting on the 16th at 7:00 p.m. at the Bonfield Lions Club Hall.

I hope everyone brings a story to tell about the events they attended so there will be plenty to talk about. Some of us have had to battle the flu or something else that keeps us from enjoying the events. Keep them in your prayers as well as those that are dealing with illness that prevents them from getting out at all.

If someone has passed let us know. Please let us know so we can send a card.

I hope to see all of you on the 16th. Be safe and healthy everyone.

Sincerely,
Dave Wehrmann

The May CIGC potluck meeting was a great success. The food was excellent and the huge selection of desserts supplied by the members were wonderful. If you missed it then be sure to mark November 15th for the next one. The 2023 tractor season is getting very busy and there’s plenty things to do.

There’s something for everyone to enjoy somewhere. Our annual visit to the Manteno Veterans Home will be more enjoyable for everyone since we can park the tractors in the same manner along the sidewalk this year. Keep in mind CIGC June meeting is the 21stat 7:00 p.m. at the Bonfield Lions Club Hall. If you have an event to add to our newsletter, contact Craig Long. By now I hope everyone has secured their lodging for the long distance shows. Please keep our friends dealing with health issues in your Prayers.
Don’t forget those who have lost loved ones. I

’m looking forward to seeing all of you at the next meeting.
Bring some friends along with you.

Sincerely,
Dave Wehrmann

It’s officially spring but it seems like winter as we still get some evenings in the 20’s. We’ve made it to April again so the planters will be rolling soon. Thankfully we’ve got a good amount of rain throughout the winter months. It should be a good start for germination when the soil warms up. It’s a great sight to see as the rows of seedlings start breaking ground and the fields seem to become endless rows of green again.

I want to remind everyone our April membership meeting will be Wednesday, April 19th at 7:00 pm, Bonfield Lions Club Hall. A Directors meeting will be April 12th at 6:00 pm. Craig’s Ranch and nourishment will be served.

We have many great events to look forward to this year. Keep an eye on the Greensheet as more are added all the time. Let Craig or myself know if you know of something we should add to our list.
Don’t forget the businesses advertising in the Greensheet. Give them a call before you shop anywhere else. Don’t forget, just the cost of a membership is all it takes to advertise all year. That also applies to For Sale or Wanted ads, (no commission!) either.

As we all carry on with our busy lives, let’s not forget those who no longer can join us at our meetings and events. No matter what they’ve contributed or continue to contribute to this Club, it will always be appreciated and never forgotten. Always remember to support our Veterans and First Responders that have dedicated their lives to make everyone’s life safer.

Please let Craig or myself know if someone is ill or have passed so we can send a card.
Be safe everyone. Sincerely,
Dave Wehrmann