Chris Barker Memorial Tractor Drive & Show

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The 10^th Annual Chris Barker Memorial Tractor Drive & Show

Sunday, June 10, 2018

Windsor, IL

Staging will begin at

TGM Grain Elevator, Windsor Location 

1531 Kentucky Ave, Windsor, IL  61957

Located at the intersection of Route 16/Route 32 North

 Sign in begins at 7:30 a.m.

Drive starts at 8:30 a.m.

 All makes of tractors welcome, but must be able to maintain 10 mph speed

Sorry no riders without a “buddy” seat and no dual wheels

 Spectators are welcome to come out and watch the tractors on parade

 Be sure to come for a spectacular lunch served at the

Windsor Park by Terry Warren Catering

A free will donation will be accepted

 Plenty of truck & trailer parking space will be available on site

 100% of the Proceeds will benefit the

Chris Barker Memorial Scholarship Fund

 $36,250 in Scholarships Awarded to Date

Administrated by Shelby County Farm Bureau Foundation

Limited t-shirts available day of event for $10.00 Each

To reserve your size you may preorder

For more information call

Shelby County Farm Bureau (217)774-2151

 Not responsible for accidents or loss.  All tractors must be insured.

All drivers must possess a valid driver’s license. No alcohol allowed

Announcements made the day of show take precedence over all previously stated material. 

Thank you everyone!!!

Scholarship Recipients

2009 - Trevor Cole, Samantha Agney, and Trevor Pruemer, All from Shelbyville

2010 - Katie Pieper, Stewardson and Chelsea Ballinger, Strasburg.

2011 - Lucas Helton, Strasburg; Kaylee Agney, Shelbyville; and Kelli Thompson, Cowden

2012 - Zach Rincker and Sarah Luce, Strasburg, and Kaylee Agney, Shelbyville

2013 - Gage Campbell, Windsor; Ben Helton and Zach Rincker, Strasburg; Katie Pieper, Stewardson

2014 - Amanda Cole, Shelbyville; Sarah Luce, Strasburg; Lucas Daniels, Strasburg; Sara Pieper, Stewardson

2015 – Amanda Cole, Shelbyville; Joel Schultz, Strasburg; Sara Pieper, Stewardson; Katie Bell, Neoga

2016 -  Amanda Cole, Shelbyville; Lucas Daniels, Strasburg; Ted Kessler, Strasburg; Matt Overbeck, Shelbyville

2017 -  Lucas Daniels, Strasburg; Ted Kessler, Strasburg; Samantha Hatfield, Shelbyville; Jake Pfeiffer, Shelbyville

2018 -  To Be Announced

The Chris Barker Memorial Scholarship Fund has awarded a total of $36,250 in scholarships to college bound students pursuing a degree in an agricultural related field. The application process is already complete for this year. Check with your school counselors or call the Shelby County Farm Bureau around the first part of next year for the 2019 applications.

The Chris Barker Memorial Scholarship Guidelines

The applicant or parents must be a permanent resident of Shelby County and the applicant or parents must be a member in good standing of the Shelby County Farm Bureau. The applicant must pursue a field of study in agriculture or an agriculture related field. The applicant must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled at an accredited college, university or community college. The applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student to qualify for the scholarship Selection will be based on a composite grade of academics, academic honors and awards, rank in class, ACT score, school and community activities and community service. Qualified applicants must complete an application and enclose a high school/college transcript and send to the Shelby County Farm Bureau Foundation, Route 128 North, PO Box 409, Shelbyville, IL 62565. A minimum of two letters of recommendation from individuals not related to the applicant must be forwarded to the Shelby County Farm Bureau Foundation, Route 128 North, PO Box 409, Shelbyville, IL 62565. Scholarship funds will be credited to the applicant's account at the school they attend following certification that the applicant is enrolled. One-half of the funds will be distributed after successful completion of the first semester upon proof of grades. The second one-half of the funds will be distributed after successful completion of the second semester upon proof of grades. A "C" average must be maintained each semester.

Chris Barker was suddenly called home to be with the Lord on September 19, 2008. His memory continues to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Chris was the devoted husband of Beth Barker, the very proud father of Danny and Jason Barker, and the loving son of Charles and Carolyn Barker. Chris was a farmer in the Shelby County area and an auctioneer with the Gordon Price Auction Service. Chris was an outstanding member of the community. This is evident in the number of friends and family members who continue to generously donate to the Chris Barker Memorial Scholarship Fund. This scholarship was created in honor of Chris's memory by his good friends and neighbors, Mert and Sue Hauck. It is overseen by the Shelby County Farm Bureau Foundation. The objective of the Chris Barker Memorial Scholarship is to provide funding to outstanding students to pursue a degree in an ag related field.