2016 July Newsletter

July 2016

General Meeting: July 7th, Chas. R. Gailey VFW 8:00 PM

Board Meeting: June 21st, Chas. R. Gailey VFW 7:30 PM

Pres. Tony Glaser, VP Thomas Scherz Treas. Mike Behr, Sr., Sec. Brian Moeves, Sgt @ Arms Robert Rudy, Board Members: Ren Large 13, Denny Huxel 14, Brad Scott 14 Tim Burke 15
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Saints of the Month:  An extra special Thank You goes to Deron Blaylock for making an extra donation to the scholarship fund this year.  Thanks for helping make the first year an amazing success.

2016 Night Golf:  Our power couple, Mike and Robin Behr brought home the win with a -1.

911 STEEL – Annual Fallen Firefighters Golf Outing:  Robert Rudy displayed the 911 Steel.

2016 Orange Beach Bash:  The Gregan Wedding went off successfully.  He didn’t make a break for the border.  We celebrated 4 decades of birthdays with everyone.  Spent the days roasting in the sun and the evenings drinking and laughing.  Classic Goodtimer Beach Bash.

2016 Breast Feast:  We had a good group of volunteers. Thank you : Ren, Debbie, Tracy, Tony, Tom, John-John, Timmy, Denny, Dave, Rick and Art.  The Breast Fest guy told us to plan on them providing 10 volunteers for Freedom Ride!

2016 Ken Anderson Celebrity Softball Game:  Date: July 14, 2016  Where:  Florence Freedom Ball Park.  The game benefits The Ken Anderson Foundation.  The Foundation is interested in purchasing 10 tickets to the event.  Sign up if you are interested in attending.  There is also talk about bringing the 911 Steel Memorial.  These details will be discussed at the general meeting.  Sponsor:  Jason McCulley

2016 FC Cincinnati Game : Date: July 16th  Where:  Nippert Stadium.  We are going to the FC Cincinnati v. Crystal Palace match at Nippert Stadium @ 7:00 PM.  Tickets are $15.  Sign up at the meeting and bring your money so that we can order tickets.  Sponsor:  Thomas Scherz

2016 Perry Park: Date: July 17, 18, 19 Where: Perry Park.  Everything is set.  Sponsor:  Arnie Siegmund

911 STEEL – Support the Steel:  Date: August 6th  Where:  Eli’s Sports Bar and Grill and Overtime Bar and Grill in Ross, US 27 and 128.    All proceeds will help fund our newest venture, the 911 World Trade Center Traveling Memorial.  Event begins at 1:00 pm with a parade from Ross High School featuring the Ross Hi band.  Included in the parade will be a horse drawn wagon transporting all GT Veterans to the event.   The Start Skydiving Team will be jumping and do a flag presentation followed by our National Anthem.   Outside Eli’s will be a family fun center featuring a dunking booth, bouncy house, face painting, presentations by the Ross Police and Fire agencies, vendors and other family activities.   Food and beer will be available throughout the afternoon and night.   Eli’s will have cornhole,  and there will be a Volleyball Tournament at Overtime Bar and Grill.  Live music starting at 1 pm at Overtime and 3 pm at Eli’s. Live Music until 1 am.  There will be split the pot and Raffles at both locations throughout the day and night.   Bring the family during the day and come enjoy the music that night.   All we’re asking from the membership is to come down and enjoy the day and evening and to bring some friends.  What a way to show off who the Goodtimers are.

2016 16th Annual Freedom Ride: Date: August 21st Where: Chan Gailey VFW on Brownsway  Registration begins at 9:00, ride leaves at 11:00, and Party starts at 2:00  Show up early, for breakfast sandwiches & coffee, by Fristoe Catering and meet the folks from 92.5 The Fox.  Price to ride is $15 solo, $20 with passenger.  Party only $5, walk-ins welcome .  Cash Prizes to Riders with best poker hands.  Look for sign ups and work dates.  We NEED door prizes and bottles of booze.  Start bringing something with you to the meeting.  We are also going to be at Quaker Steak on July 7, 14, 21, and 28.  Contact Tracy Glaser about Corporate Sponsorship opportunities.

2016 Scholarship Golf Outing :  Date: August 26th  Where:  Circling Hills  11:00 AM

911 STEEL – Chilifest and 9/11 Ride:  Date: September 10th Where: Downtown Come down to Court Street downtown to have a great time and celebrate the history and traditions of Firefighting in the Cincinnati area.

2016 Briteleaf: Date: September 17th, 18th, 19th Where:  Briteleaf Deposits due at July meeting

2016 Rudy Pig Roast:  Date: September 24th  Where:  Robert and Judy’s Farm  Camping, Fishing, Fireworks, and Family Fun.  We will be celebrating Robert’s Mom’s birthday.  Sign up at the meeting.  Side Dishes : A – M  Desserts : N – Z

Committee Reports:

• Scholarship
  • Check out the 2016 winners on the web site:
    • https://www.goodtimersac.com/foundation/gt-scholarship-drive/2016-scholarship-winners/
  • Start the 2017 process by signing up to serve on the 2017 Planning Committee.
  • Next Planning Meeting:  ????
• 911 Steel
  • Our next event is the Hillbilly Jam @ Maggie Valley, NC on July 27th – 29th.
  • Next Planning Meeting: ????
  • www.911steel.com
• Support our Troops
  • Packing boxes for local soldiers on Monday, July 11th at Elis Sports Bar in Ross, beginning about 7:30.
• Foundation
  • Don’t forget to select the Goodtimers Foundation as your Amazon Smiles Charity.
  • Don’t forget to select the Goodtimers Foundation as your Krogers Community Rewards.
• Athletics
  • Blue Team, Grey Team, GT Chargers, GT Fellas, Kolping Kids,…

New Business:

• Congratulations to the Hadley Family on a proud month.  One of their sons, Michael got married and the other, Daniel is at basic training at Ft. Benning, GA, then will go for next training as Fire Support Specialist at Ft. Sill.
• Kenny Blaylock is looking to buy a used truck.  Mostly for hauling dogs and gravel around.  Contact him.
• Looking for more people to sponsor events:  Texas Hold’em, Bourbon Trail,  ….
• QOH: $1245