NY Steam Engine Assoc

Still have tickets available for our annual Thresherman's dinner. Please give Julie a call to get your tickets. (585)-721-6173. Saturday October 31,

Hello Steam Family and Friends. Our Aunt Fran has ask us to update you on Uncle Gordon Hawk's health. As you most of you are aware his health has been failing for the past few years. He is currently in Hospice at home and the immediate family has been asked to come and say our final goodbyes. Please keep Aunt Fran and Uncle Gordon in your prayers as it is in God's hands. Thank you, Michael and Shirley McCauley

This was sent to us today from one of our lovely members. Thank you Suzy.

Merry Christmas to all! From all of us at the New York Steam Engine Association.

Look what came down at the pageant of steam grounds. Thank you Jon Muck for the photos.

A message from the President I’d like to start off by saying that I hope this letter finds all of you happy, healthy, and safe. I know that these are unprecedented times and as we all learn to maneuver our way through this new normal, know that we at the pageant missed being able to see you all this year. While our decision to cancel this year’s show was not easy one, the board felt that it was in the best interest of our entire community, volunteers, members, exhibitors, and... guests. Unfortunately due to the limitations that New York State has set forth, we must also announce that we have had to cancel this year’s Thresherman’s Dinner. As you are all aware the Tresherman’s Dinner is where we would have had our elections for officers and director. Because of this cancellation the board has voted to extend the terms of those currently in office until 2021. With that said, we do have two directors that have chosen to not continue another year and so we will be replacing them with the 6th and 7th place votes from last year’s dinner. We would like to thank Tom Curtis and Asa Burton and congratulate Pat Murphy and Jon Muck. To further comply with current COVID-19 guidance it is with sadness that we also cancel the 2020 Christmas party and all general meetings until further notice. We will continue to keep you up-to date here on our Facebook page and on our Website at www.nysteamengineassociation.com. While I know this year has been a trying one for everybody, the New York Steam Engine Association was affected greatly as well. We missed out on our largest fund raiser of the year, our show. Please know that your continued support, donations, and memberships mean the world to us and the livelihood of our organization. We encourage our loyal members to go to our website, print off and fill out the 2021 membership form and return it with your membership fee. Thank you for your continued support, Rick Finley, President See more

Happy Birthday to our former president Dave Conroy 84 years old today. In the photo is his wife Barbra operating our 1909 Lang and Button steam engine.

The family has decided to sell Ed Winter's collection.

Celebration of Steam: Some terrific sights & sounds of yesteryear. If these were normal times, many folks would be getting ready to gather in Hopewell, NY (ne...ar Canandaigua) for the annual Pageant of Steam put on by the New York Steam Engine Association. It’s held each August and draws people from all over America, folks who marvel at the endless machines on display. The pandemic forced cancellation of this summer’s event, a Finger Lakes Region staple since 1960. I’ve assembled a quick video here from visits I’ve made there the last couple of yearsthe sights & sounds are a throwback to the good old days. As the NYSEA proudly states: The club’s purpose is to promote and encourage interest in the operation, ownership and preservation of the antique equipment powered by steam or otherwise. I look forward to returning there in 2021! See more

Gorham- Ronald Archie Baker, age 77, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020, after a long illness. Friends may call Thursday (July 23rd) from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. Ron’s funeral will be private. Burial will be in Gorham Cemetery, with Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Gorham Fire Company, 4676 Kearny Rd., Stanley, NY 14561.... Ron was born Sept. 21, 1942 in Elmira, NY. He was the son of the late Frederick Orville Baker and Leora Lane Baker. Ron was a graduate of Gorham High School. Ron married Cheryl Ann Raymond on April 2, 1966. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1965 to 1969, where he learned his electronics skills. Ron had worked as an AV Tech for W-FL BOCES, and retired from Monroe #1 BOCES in Fairport. Ron was a 55 year member of the Gorham Fire Company. He was a Past-President of the Gorham Rotary, and was proud of his perfect attendance record. A John Deere tractor lover, Ron was a member of the NYS Steam Engine Association. Ron is survived by his wife of 54 years, Cheryl Ann Baker; one son, Rodney (Karen) Baker of Geneva; two granddaughters, Kayla Michelle (Justin) Bolick of TN, and Rachel Elaine Baker of NC; one brother, Larry (Judy) Baker; sister-in-law, Nancy (Raymond Louie) Bowman; and several nieces and nephews. Ron was predeceased by his parents; one brother, Rev. Carlton Baker; and one sister, Lula Mae Stewart. Please visit www.kenperkinsfuneralhome to send a message of condolence to the Baker family.

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The New York Steam Engine Association is sad to announce the cancellation the Pageant of Steam 2020. The decision is due to COVID-19 Pandemic. The safety and health of our entire community, volunteers, members, exhibitors and guests is our first priority when making our decision. We hope you understand and we hope to see you at our 2021 Pageant of Steam. Thank you!

At this time we are still monitoring our current situation with COVID-19. We are waiting for word from our state government as to when how or if we will be able to have a show. Thank you for your patience.

We like many of you are disappointed that our Gas up has been postponed until (at least) June 6, 2020. If you're like many of us you already have your engines, ...tractors, and/or equipment out to play with this upcoming weekend. So.... that doesn't mean you can't! We've heard several people telling us their planning their own little Gas-ups at their places. So if you plan on doing something like that as well, post your pictures and videos on our pages or send them to [email protected]. See more

In accordance with the New York state wide declarations in regards to Covid-19. We are sad to report our Memorial weekend May 23,2020 Tractor pull and flea market event is cancelled. At this time we remain hopeful that the Pageant of steam will not be impacted.

With the Covid-19 pandemic and pause order by the Governor we are in a hold on the 2020 season as soon as we have definite or more information we will let everybody know what's going on this year! I hope to see everyone this summer!

Dear NYSEA members in response to the growing concerns and state mandates regarding COVID-19 we will be cancelling the NYSEA meeting on Sunday April 26,2020. We will be paying close Attention to the corona virus pandemic to determine when we can safely meet. I wish good health and blessings to our members and their families. Please feel free to contact me at 585-721-6172, If you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely Rick Finley President

Dear NYSEA members. In accordance with New York statewide emergency declarations in regard to COVID-19, Our March 29th, 2020 NYSEA meeting is cancelled. Governor Cuomo has declared we take every precaution to minimize the risk of exposure against symptomatic spread of anything by restricting non-essential gatherings. In my opinion that includes our association. Going forward we will pay attention to the coronavirus pandemic and make a timely determination if we can safely meet. I wish good health and blessings to our membership and their families. Please feel free to contact me at 585-721-6172 if you have any questions. Sincerely Rick Finley President