February 2018
General Meeting: February 1, 2018 Chas. R. Gailey VFW 8:00 PM
Board Meeting: February 15, 2018 Chas. R. Gailey 6:30 PM
Pres.Ralph Sparks, VP Robert Rudy Treas. Mike Behr, Sr., Sec. Brian Moeves, Sgt @ Arms Adam Ashpaw, Board Members: Tim Burke 15, Ren Large 16, Denny Huxel 17, Steve Gartner 17
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Saint of the Month: This month we would like to recognize Steve Gartner for volunteering to take over the duties involved in the Goodtimers Foundation . Jim Wray did a fantastic job and Steve has stepped in and so far has done a great job . Keep up the good work Steve and know that you are appreciated !
2018 35th Annual Goodtimers Ski Trip: Robert will report at meeting , but sounds like a good time was had by all minus a noise ordinance violation. A new Daryl was welcomed into the family . Congratulations to Ray Scheidler. And it sounds like Baby Daryl Eric Blaylock got a spanking .
2018 GT Special Olympics: Report at the meeting
2018 Super Bowl Party : Date: February 4th Where: Pirates Den Time: 6:30 PM – Mike Behr has reserved the back room at the DEN on Werk Rd for us. (https://www.piratesdencincy.com/).
2018 GT Celebrity Bartender: Date: TBD , Where: Tyme Out , Time : TBD – information to come
911 Steel : St Patrick’s Day Parade : Date March 10th – More details to follow. Save the date. Meeting on Mehring way at 9am http://www.cincystpatsparade.com/
2018 GT Jeff Ruby Steaks: Date : March 17th Where: Turfway Park Time: 1:10PM – Join us for a family day at the track . First post is at 1:10 . Bring your lawn chairs . Sponsor: Tom Scherz
2018 GT Golden Ball : Date: March 24th Where: VFW on Brownsway Time: 8pm- 12 midnight – Get your dancing shoes ready because the dance of a lifetime is in the works. This will be a 60’s – 70’s themed party . Prizes for best dressed . Beer , wine , and pop will be provided and a cash bar . This event will be free to current members . It will be $25 / couple to non current members and friends . A-M bring appetizer , N- Z bring dessert ** Sign up at the meeting
2018 GT Goat/Sheep Yoga : Date: April 1, 2018, Where: Ken and Theresa Blaylock Compound , Time : TBD – This will be stop #3 on the Goodtimers Golden Tour . Goats and rubber boots will be available for a small fee . Get your Yoga pants ready and start your stretching because this is going to be one of the best workouts you can get . Fruit and juices will be served. A-M bring booze, N-Z bring wine
911 Steel : Opening Day Parade : Date: April 2, 2018
2018 GT Keenland Trip: Date: April 21st – Price will be $135 / couple . Will meet at Sams in the morning . Everybody bring chairs . Beer and food will be provided. A-M bring App , N-Z bring dessert. Money will be due at February general meeting
2018 GT Blue/ Grey soccer game: Date : May 5, 2018 – The Yutes v. Bricks. Kicks off after the Kentucky Derby. There will be Derby games. We are still working on food. Details to come.
2018 GT Rolling Thunder MC trip: Date: May 23- 28 – Washington – We have a block of rooms at Best Western , Pentagon , Reagan Airport. Check in Thursday May 24th and check out Sunday May 27 . We have six rooms blocked. In the past we have had 10 rooms blocked but never used them all and booking six is less complicated . So it is important to sign up if you are going and get room in case more rooms are needed . 24 hour cancellation policy ( check when you call to make sure ) Call 1-703-979-4400 to book room . Rooms are held under Mike Behr . Confirmation numbers are 353545- 353549 . $139 for 1st night , $104 for 2nd and 3rd nights . Give them your CC info. Rooms should all be 2 beds so if doubling up make sure to just get one room .
Buckhannon WV- 6 rooms at the Microtel . 3 doubles and 3 suites . Suites have one queen bed and a pull out couch . Rooms are $97 . Call 1-304-460-2525 . Rooms are under Mike Behr . Give them CC info
Frostburg- Jim will be making these reservations and info will be forthcoming
any questions or problems contact Mike Behr
2018 Breast Fest : Date July 8th – more details to come
2018 GT50 Gatlinburg: Date: July 13 – 15 Sponsor : Robert Rudy – we will be staying at Brookside Resort . A block of 25 rooms reserved . Members will need to call Brookside to reserve rooms under Goodtimers . Reserve before April. More details to come
2018 GT Perry Park golf outing : Date: July 15, 16, and 17th – sign up at meeting $50 deposit due at April meeting
2018 GT50 Family Picnic @ the Grove: Date: September 15th 2018 – We are heading back to where it all started. Start the New Years resolution of getting in shape because there will be a Blue/ Grey softball game
2018 Country Music Marathon : Date: Spring- We are working on putting this event together . More details to come
2018 GT Curling – Steve Hamm is working on . Details to come
2018 GT Freedom Ride: Date: August 19th – Details to come
2018 GT Briteleaf golf trip- September 21, 22, and 23 – Details to come
Special Note: The Chas. R. Gailey VFW has invited us to attend their spaghetti dinners . They will be held the 2nd Wednesday of each month. $8 all you can eat
Condolences: Please keep the Brandt Family as well as the Weddle family and the Knotty Pine family in your prayers . Ken’s mother Rose passed away peacefully. Bobbi Weddle , wife of Gary passed away suddenly . Thoughts and prayers sent out for these families.
Committee Reports:
Membership Dues are due : $60
Scholarship – Scholarship applications will be available at the General Meeting or online : https://www.goodtimersac.com/foundation/legacy-scholarship/.
911Steel.com – 2018 Schedule: 911steel.com/events
Support our Troops – Packing boxes for 6 local soldiers on February 12th at Elis Sports Bar in Ross, beginning about 7:30. we are collecting the necessities i.e. Toilet paper , deodorant , Toothpaste , Tooth brushes , Handy Wipes, hygiene items
Foundation –
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