Nebraska Cowman
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Here is the latest News from the Nebraska tractor Test museum hot off the press (email)
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The Tractor Test Museum - Review
HAPPENINGS - February 22nd, 2008
1. Strategic Planning Brainstorming Session Held, Another Planned for March 8th @ 1:00 in the East Campus Union.
2. Restoration Shop Improvements Made
3. John Deere D Painted
4. Volunteer Coordinator Activity - 235 hours from volunteers so far in 2008
<a href="http://www.tractortestfriends.com/" target="_blank">Friends Website</a>
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1. Chris Ford set up a brainstorming session to generate ideas / items for action regarding internal expectations for the Tractor Test Museum.
Eleven attended the brainstorming session held in the UNL East Campus Union building. A number of subjects were discussed related to the organizational structure of the Friends organization, their role and potential involvement with short and long term planning museum and related decisions. A second meeting has been scheduled for Saturday, March 8th at 1:00 in the East Campus Union.
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2. Curt McConnell's brainstorming session leads to shop improvements and proposals for April meeting.
Three flourescent light fixtures were added to the shop ceiling to improve the lighting. (photo attached) In addition, a retractable hanging chord reel was installed to improve accessibility to electricity while using power tools. There are several additional improvement that can be made and collectively could make significant improvements in regards to productivity, quality and safety.
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3. The John Deere D was selected as the recipient of 50 hours of volunteer service. Our new volunteer, Charlie sandblasted and painted the tractor in the shop where he works. The tractor was delivered back to the museum this week and looks very good. (see attached photo) The Tractor Restoration Club is now working on getting everything back together and will be meeting each Monday evening at 7:00pm.
The Massey-Harris 101 Junior radiator was repaired this week. All other needed parts are here and this Tuesday, the tractor should be reassembled.
The John Deere H is still being evaluated. Minor improvements are being made such as a good cleaning and some minor painting. A plan will be put in place including a parts list, a budget, and work orders for consideration. Forms are being developed and tried out on the club at this time.
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4. Volunteers are doing a good job!
Erin, the art education major, working on further developing the 3rd Annual Tractor Drawing Contest, revised the cover letter that will be sent out next week to art teachers to describe the annual tractor drawing contest.
Mike volunteered with the Restoration Club once again and completed his needed hours.
Callin completed his hours and was great help with a number of things related to the archives and generating a Oliver test booklet for an upcoming show.
Matt came in and submitted 89 new test reports to the <a href="http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/">Digital Commons</a>.
Charlie, finish the John Deere D sand blast and paint project and provided 59 hours of community service.
Josh finished his 24 hours working on the Oliver test reports project.
Jarred came in an spent 4 hours cleaning bolts, nuts, washers for the John Deere D.
If you have projects in mind for volunteers, please let me know. We are averaging 2 new volunteers each week this semester.
New this week: Chris, UNL Finance major, Nate, UNL Biology major
Total service hours so far this year: 235 hours
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The Tractor Test Museum - Review
HAPPENINGS - February 22nd, 2008
1. Strategic Planning Brainstorming Session Held, Another Planned for March 8th @ 1:00 in the East Campus Union.
2. Restoration Shop Improvements Made
3. John Deere D Painted
4. Volunteer Coordinator Activity - 235 hours from volunteers so far in 2008
<a href="http://www.tractortestfriends.com/" target="_blank">Friends Website</a>
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1. Chris Ford set up a brainstorming session to generate ideas / items for action regarding internal expectations for the Tractor Test Museum.
Eleven attended the brainstorming session held in the UNL East Campus Union building. A number of subjects were discussed related to the organizational structure of the Friends organization, their role and potential involvement with short and long term planning museum and related decisions. A second meeting has been scheduled for Saturday, March 8th at 1:00 in the East Campus Union.
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2. Curt McConnell's brainstorming session leads to shop improvements and proposals for April meeting.
Three flourescent light fixtures were added to the shop ceiling to improve the lighting. (photo attached) In addition, a retractable hanging chord reel was installed to improve accessibility to electricity while using power tools. There are several additional improvement that can be made and collectively could make significant improvements in regards to productivity, quality and safety.
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3. The John Deere D was selected as the recipient of 50 hours of volunteer service. Our new volunteer, Charlie sandblasted and painted the tractor in the shop where he works. The tractor was delivered back to the museum this week and looks very good. (see attached photo) The Tractor Restoration Club is now working on getting everything back together and will be meeting each Monday evening at 7:00pm.
The Massey-Harris 101 Junior radiator was repaired this week. All other needed parts are here and this Tuesday, the tractor should be reassembled.
The John Deere H is still being evaluated. Minor improvements are being made such as a good cleaning and some minor painting. A plan will be put in place including a parts list, a budget, and work orders for consideration. Forms are being developed and tried out on the club at this time.
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4. Volunteers are doing a good job!
Erin, the art education major, working on further developing the 3rd Annual Tractor Drawing Contest, revised the cover letter that will be sent out next week to art teachers to describe the annual tractor drawing contest.
Mike volunteered with the Restoration Club once again and completed his needed hours.
Callin completed his hours and was great help with a number of things related to the archives and generating a Oliver test booklet for an upcoming show.
Matt came in and submitted 89 new test reports to the <a href="http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/">Digital Commons</a>.
Charlie, finish the John Deere D sand blast and paint project and provided 59 hours of community service.
Josh finished his 24 hours working on the Oliver test reports project.
Jarred came in an spent 4 hours cleaning bolts, nuts, washers for the John Deere D.
If you have projects in mind for volunteers, please let me know. We are averaging 2 new volunteers each week this semester.
New this week: Chris, UNL Finance major, Nate, UNL Biology major
Total service hours so far this year: 235 hours
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