44th State Meet 2026

Scooters in front of The Coliseum at Snyder, Tx

The riders rode to Rotan on Thursday and to Colorado City on Friday.

The early bird dinner was at Amòre with 34 people enjoying the Italian food. The American Cancer Society will receive a donation of $1500 through the baked goods auction.

Games, business meeting, and winning scooters will all be in the magazine you will receive IF YOU HAVE PAID YOUR CURRENT DUES.

Engine Raffle Winner

Tommy Goode chuckled when he read the engine winning ticket.

Bill Tate of Abilene is the winner!

Tommy and Debi handled the raffle and donated ALL the proceeds to the Texas Cushman Club. $4885.
Bill Tate being congratulated by Tommy Goode after the engine was placed into Bill’s truck.

The engine block was donated by Bill Tate. Steve and Lisa Lorentz donated some of the chrome parts, Tommy Goode restored the finished product ready to be used.

Thank you to all who bought tickets.

2026 Founder’s Award winner

I am proud to announce this year’s winner. At the 44th State Meet, President Don Ledbetter presented this year’s Founder’s Award to Debbie Ledbetter. Debbie has served on the Board of Directors, as Vice-President (twice), and President 2009-2010.

President Don Ledbetter with Debbie Ledbetter, 2026 Founder’s Award recipient.

SNYDER, HERE WE COME!

Snyder Chamber of Commerce welcomes TCC
White Buffalo Days will have several events you might want to check out on Facebook.
Weather forecast. Might put in a jacket!

There is plenty room to get inside if the weather does turn wet. As dry as we have been, we won’t complain about rain.

See you in Snyder!

Bill Tate’s Number 106 and 107 Cushman builds are for Sale

Bill Tate has a continuing ambition to build scooters. And he wants to sell these latest finished products.

1957 Cast iron in Cherry Red with Electric start
Same scooter, 1957 cast iron
1961 Vanguard 18 horse, Cherry Red
Another photo of 1961 18 horse, Cherry Red

Each has a clean Texas title and for the full information please call BILL TATE 325-669-6715

If Bill hasn’t sold these by State Meet, he will bring them to Snyder to display.

West Texas Area Fun Day

Next opportunity to show off your scooters will be in Abilene, Sept. 12, 2026

Years ago but I see Don and Judy Henry beside Jack Hadlock.

September 12, 2026 – West Texas Area Fun Day – On Saturday we will line up at 9:30 for the annual West Texas Fair Parade in Abilene. Following lunch and weather permitting, we will have an afternoon ride. Contact: Don Henry (325) 665-5716

Corpus Christi Ride Nov. 13-14, 2026

Tommy and Debi Goode have invited you to Port Aransas and Corpus Christi ride this November 13-14, 2026

The Mictotel Motel in Aransas Pass will be the host hotel.

Call Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham, Aransas Pass/ Corpus Christi, 355 Goodnight Ave.. Aransas Pass, Tx at. 361-226-7906.

The early bird dinner will be Thursday evening the 12th, Dutch Treat.

Contact Tommy Goode for more information. 512-549-3062 or 512-303-0224.

2025 Attendees at Aransas Pass.

Go see Fulton, Rockport, Goose Island, and Port Aransas with the best seafood for any event we have.

Another great opportunity to ride, see the coast, and visit with friends.

Next Stop: Snyder Texas

Snyder Chamber of Commerce welcomes us to Snyder, Sept. 30-Oct 3 for the 44th state meet.

Your registration needs to be received by Jane Press by Sept. 4 if you want to order a t-shirt. After Sept. 4, just bring your registration to Snyder. If you can’t come to Snyder, please remember your annual dues are due by Oct. 3. (And we’ll miss you)!

Here’s what Don Henry has been working on for sale at the State meet:

Allstate in a stunning color

Chrysti Love has a plan for the club auction. She will be donating a red vest, 54” chest measurement with your name embroidered on the front. Included will be the Texas patch and 2026 meet patch already sewn on. Any additional patches must be provided by the auction winner.

Size XL, 2026 patch already sewn on
Back of red vest with Texas Cushman patch sewn on
This is Raymond’s new vest so you can see the embroidered name.
This is the back of Raymond’s vest. You must provide all patches you want sewn on by Chrysti. She will return the completed vest by mail.

Next Event:

September 5, 2026 – West Texas Area Fun Day – On Saturday we will line up at 9:30 for the annual West Texas Fair Parade in Abilene. Following lunch and weather permitting, we will have an afternoon ride. Contact: Don Henry (325) 665-5716

Please register for the state meet or renew your annual dues soon.

See you in Snyder!