History
The first meeting on record for the Mid-Iowa Driving Association was held February 3, 1985. It took place at the Ridge Riders Saddle Club in Toledo, Iowa. Of the people attending, the following officers were elected:
- President- Brad McKee
- Vice President- Frank Hollopeter
- Secretary-Treasurer-Shirley Anderson
- Photographer- Durella Meyer
- Newsletter Editory- Shirley Anderson
- Board members for a 2 year term- Bob Casto and Gerald Edge
- Board member for 1 year term-Cliff Henderson
It was decided that the purpose of the club would be to promote all breeds and types of driving and to participate in an organized manner in driving events. This Association was formed with the following objects in mind:
- promote fellowship amongst the members by having well planned meetings and driving demonstrations with informative programs related to animal drawn vehicles along with the science, are and customs of driving animals
- promote the collection and restoration of animal drawn equipment
- promote the usefulness and acknowledge the past importance of animals driven for work, pleasure and transportation for their contribution to our cultural, social and economic history
- recognize the publications and literature available on carriages and driving and contribute articles of interest for publication
- assist fellow members with information on where they can find items needed such as vehicles, equipment, supplies and repairs
- to support and assist regional and National groups of like aim
- promote to the public the art of driving animals for work and pleasure by participation in the parades, exhibitions, shows, contest, driving meets, displays and performances.
The name Mid Iowa Driving Association was chosen. It was decided to conduct spring and fall membership meetings to be held in a hall or restaurant. Other meetings could be held at the drives if needed. Board meetings can be held in members’ homes.
It was decided that the newly elected officers would serve until the fall 1986 meeting, when elections would take place.
Charter members are those that joined between February 3, 1985 and November 24, 1985. Anyone joining after November 24, 1985 would be regular members according to the by-laws. Those attending the first meeting were:
- Roland & Cheryl Achey
- Duane & Shirley Anderson
- Bob & Iva Casto
- James Doak
- Gerald & Edna Edge
- Glenda Farrier
- Keith & Jo Eates
- Cliff & Delores Henderson
- Frank & Dolores Hollopeter
- Clarence & Katherine Kubichek
- Lee & Lois Mast
- Brad & Sandee McKee
- Roy & Helen Meeks
- Edward Mineart
- Keith & Charleen Mumby
- Ralph & Agnes Murray
- Richard Petersen
- Doris Phipps
- Jack & Sharon Tuttle
- James & Brenda Voigtmann
- Harvey Wiedemeier
- George Young
- Virginia Strovers
- Deloris Vander Leest
- George, Dorthy & Dawn Hackett
- Darrell & Kathy Goodall
At the November 24, 1985 meeting, the Mid Iowa Driving Association was invited to participate in the 1986 “All Iowa Horse Fair”, now known as the “Iowa Horse Fair”. The club has either had a display of horse drawn vehicles or performed a driving demonstration, or both, every year since then.
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