Meet the Lewis-Clark Antique Power Club Officers

The Lewis-Clark members are a rather "laid back" group -- easy to get along with. That makes the officers' jobs really easy.

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President Eric Fogleman. It's a big job for someone who also holds down a full time job, but Eric takes it all in stride. (Not everybody in this outfit is retired.)

Eric's interest in antique iron goes back to when he was knee high to a grasshopper. When his father, Eldon, helped charter our club, Eric was there, too. Throughout the ensuing years Eric has been one of our most diligent members, displaying old iron at almost every show we've ever held. Always ready with a helping hand, he's there to help set up, take down, load and unload. Without a doubt, Eric's sweat equitity in our club is without equal.

He expertly conducts our meetings and knows how to keep things moving at a brisk pace, something we all appreciate. We are fortunate to be in such capable hands.

Besides having a wide variety of antique engines, mowers and tractors, Eric's collection sports some outstanding automobiles.

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David Ruark, Immediate Past President Board Member. David, a Pomeroy native, did a superlative job as president and before that, as vice-president, organizing the club's meetings and shows. During his presidency he showed an exceptional talent for organization and leadership. Besides all he has done for the Lewis-Clark Antique Power Club, David is one of the key organizers and supporters of the Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum near Pomeroy. He and his wife, Nancy, live on a farm near Pomeroy.

Photography by Dave Bezdicek.

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Bruce Petty, Vice President. Bruce is no stranger to hard work. Besides his farming operation he holds down a full-time job, helps his wife, Jenny, raise a family and organizes and sponsors the Annual Cloverland Plowing Bee. An outstanding mechanic, he lends a ready hand whenever an old-iron challenge arises.

Nancy Ruark, Secretary. Nancy keeps our records in tip-top shape and keeps us well supplied with Lewis-Clark caps Old Iron calendars and the like. She introduced us to silent auctions, something that has proven to be an excellent fund-raiser. Nancy's exceptional skills ensure that our club runs like a well-oiled machine.

Having served on the Washington State Fairs Commission for many years, Nancy is no stranger to the ins and outs of activities such as ours.

Our treasurer, Everett Martin, PhD. Everett has worn a variety of hats in our club, lending a capable hand in a number of ways: president, board member, and now treasurer, to name a few.

"Doc" Martin's roots go back to Oklahoma farm soil where he worked the fields with the family's Model H John Deere. Retired from the faculty at Washington State University, Everett is well versed in leadership and administrative skills. The club is proud to have such a distinguished person in its midst.

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John Hahn, Board Member. If you need new seat cushions for your Caterpillar or tractor, John is the man to see. An ardent booster of the old iron hobby, we are very fortunate to have John and his lovely bride, Kathie, in our club.

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Tom Moser, Board Member. Known amongst his friends as "Tractor Tom," he well deserves his nick-name. His beautifully restored tractors are the envy of many. Tom wears a second hat as our Activity Chairman, organizing our many activities.

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Chuck Hamilton, Board Member. Chuck brings a load of enthusiasm, fresh ideas, and years of wisdom to our board. Chuck is a "doer." At his first board meeting he presented all the officers with a beautifully crafted name placcard. Now, none of us will have an excuse for not knowing the name of "what's-his-name." Chuck is one of our most loyal memembers, rarely missing a meeting. While not busy with our activities he is likely to be found doing expert garden tractor restorations.

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Randy Tiede, Board Member. Randy hails from Culdesac, Idaho. He stages annual harvest bees on his farm that features his JD 36 pull combine, RD 6 crawler tractor and a 1955 Studebaker truck.

The Studebaker is special in that his parents bought it new. It is still in beautiful shape.

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