May 2017
General Meeting: May 4th, Chas. R. Gailey VFW 8:00 PM
Board Meeting: May 18th, Chas. R. Gailey 7:30 PM
Pres.Thomas Scherz, VP Ralph Sparks Treas. Mike Behr, Sr., Sec. Brian Moeves, Sgt @ Arms Robert Rudy, Board Members: Denny Huxel 14, Brad Scott 14 Tim Burke 15, Ren Large 16, Tony Glaser 16
On the web at: www.goodtimersac.com – 2057
Saint of the Month: We want to thank Tracy Glaser for being the voice of the 911 Steel, helping us re-organized the foundation, and putting up with Tony for years.
2017 McCabe Lumber Fishing: Conditions were tough, but we saw some pictures with some pretty big fish. Wait a minute, that fish looks a little too familiar in each picture. Thanks, Jon Folsom for letting us all take a picture with your fish. 🙂
2017 Master’s Party @ Fristoe Cabin: This year we gave out the honorary member jacket to Bobby Fristoe. Well earned.
2017 Keeneland: No big winners this year, but we had good times. The weather was fantastic and the beer was cold. Good job, rookies.
2017 Derby Days (Blue – Grey Game) : Date: May 6th Time: 5:00 PM Where: Soccer City . Kentucky Derby meets Club Derby, Come and support your side. This is the one time our members go head to head to win the coveted Rudy Cup. Pizza and Beer provided. A – M: Snacks N – Z: Desserts Sponsor: Thomas Scherz
2017 Rolling Thunder : Date: May 24 – 29 Where: Washington DC Room info for DC: We will be leaving on Wednesday, May 24th from Bob Evans, Staying at the Microtel in Buckhannon, WV, Phone 304 460-2525, $89.99 per night). Ask for Shawna. To get the group rate tell them the reservations are under my name. In DC we are staying at the Holiday Inn, Rosslyn, the 25th, 26th and 27th, Phone 703 807-2000, ext. 2222. When making the reservation tell them the block code is GRT. Also, the room rate, $144 includes breakfast. If you don’t want breakfast it’s $134. Let them know when you register. Here is the hotel information in Frostburg on the return leg home. Name of Group : Goodtimers Rolling Thunder Group Code : CTR (can be entered at hamptoninn.com) Rate : $114 + tax. Booking : Individual Pay / Individual booking. Arrival : May 28, 2017 Sunday, 1 night. Rooms : 8 rooms (2 Queen Beds). Cut Off Date: Rooms go back into inventory April 28, 2017 (rates will increase after the date) Sponsor: Jim Wray
2017 Night Golf : Date: June 2nd Time: 9:00 PM Where: Robin’s Nest . Dinner and golf. Details to come. Sponsor: Kenny Blaylock
2017 Breast Fest : Date: June 11th Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Where: Holy Grail – Banks. Let us know if you can help volunteer. Ride starts at 12:30 PM. Sponsor: Mike Behr
2017 White Water Rafting and Zip Line: Date: June 14th – 18th The Motorcycle club will be leading us into West Virginia. Cabins have hot tubs and Adventures on the Gorge has restaurants, bars, and live music each night. Sponsor: Mike Behr
2017 Perry Park Golf Trip: Date: July 16. Sponsor: Arnie Siegmund
2017 Freedom Ride: Date: August 20th Time: Where: Chan Gailey VFW The date this year is Sunday, August 20th. Not much to report at this time. Probably not much will be changing. We will have our first organizational meeting on April 13th. Start thinking about raffle baskets.
2017 New Orleans : Date: Aug 24 PM – Aug 27 PM. Spend time viewing the National WW11 museum in New Orleans. Couples event. Presently, we have 15 signed up. Contact Kenny Brandt at kc_brandt49@yahoo.com for more info.
2017 Scholarship Golf Outing: Date: September 8th Time: Where: Circling Hills Mark your calendar.
2017 Briteleaf Golf Trip: Date: . Sponsor: Sarge
2017 Fred Tee Open: Date: October 13 . Sponsor: Arnie Siegmund
2018 Australia / New Zealand: Who wants to go down under? Thinking January 2018 at least 2 weeks Australia, Fiji, and New Zealand. Anyone interested can email Theresa Blaylock at blaylock@fuse.net. Sponsor: Kenny Blaylock
Committee Reports:
- Scholarship
- This year’s Legacy Scholarship will be in honor of Steve Moeves. Applications will be sent to selection committee this week.
- 911Steel.com
- Updated Events Calendar on Web: http://911steel.com/events
- Collared shirts? Contact Paul Weber.
- Support our Troops
- Packing boxes for 19 local soldiers on Monday, May 8th at Elis Sports Bar in Ross, beginning about 7:30.
- We need coffee, filters, sugar and creamers…..all kinds of snacks, gum and mints….shampoo, deodorant (non-aresol) razors and toothpaste….drink mixes, books, games and jokes….instant oatmeal, granola bars, boxed cereal….toilet paper, warm socks, and Red Hot sauce…whatever you can think of….if we get it, we send it. But, we are also going to need some help with cash to cover postage, and to help buy stuff to put in the boxes.
- 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.
- 100 Coats and 100 hoodies! We are putting together a coat drive for the Children’s Home of Cincinnati. So, if you have anything, instead of Goodwill, hold on to it until Fall.
New Business:
- GT 50th Anniversary Mystery Trip for 2018.
- General Meeting with Family in June 2017.