Goodtimers’ Newsletter – November 2015
General Meeting: November 5th , Chas. R. Gailey VFW 8:00 PM
Board Meeting: November 19th , 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
On the web at: www.goodtimersac.com
Saint of the Month: This month’s saint goes out to that 6-foot and under softball whiz, our Flyman, Ron Schutte. Amazing job organizing the Wounded Warrior Softball outing. Super show and an amazing cause. Thank you.
2015 Wounded Warrior Softball Game: The first game the WWAST team came from behind in the bottom of the last inning to win an exciting game. The second game went back and forth, but the WWAST team lost to a hand picked All-Star team. But the best part was watching these brave, young, wounded, veterans batting, running, diving, throwing, catching, hitting home runs and thrilling the crowd and not one of them having all four of their limbs. Also, thanks to all of the Goodtimers for the donation to WWAST. Dave Maury Egglestons Manager, wanted me to thank all of you for the money that goes towards the veterans for their airline tickets, hotels and food.
2015 Ghost of Gettysburg Tour: The Haunted Hillbillies have returned. The only ghost sighting was Tony Glaser’s legs. Fun trip, great wine, and the beautiful country side.
2015 FCCC (Fristoe Catering Chili Cookoff): Date: November 7th Where: Arts Center @ Duhnam Park 1945 Dunham Way. This year we will raise money to help restore the The Arts Center at Duhnam! This will no longer be a BYOB party. We will have beer booths with Bud Light, Miller Lite & Yuengling. Also looking to get a few craft beers if possible! Also there will be a fee paid at the door. Party starts at 4:00.
$12 Entry fee, $20 per couple
$7 Entry if you make chili, $10 per couple if you make chili
$7 if you just come for the late night band starting at 7pm
2015 Bengals Bowling: Date: November 8th Where: Heid’s Lanes. Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM The Moeves are taking all challenges this year. There will be cards and bowling games. Lanes for the kids. This is an appetizer and dessert kind of event. A -M: Appetizer and N – Z: Dessert. Cost: $11. Signed Up: 14
2015 Texas Hold-Em Tournament: Date: November 20th Where: VFW on Brownsway. Registration at 6:30 PM. Cards are dealt at 7:00 PM. Buy-In is $30 ($25 poker / $5 split the pot). Drinks available through the VFW Canteen. We will also be celebrating the memory of John Bohlander who was and always will be at our final table. Signed up: 10
2015 Support Our Troops Fundraiser: Date: November 25th Where: Quaker Steak and Lube. Time: Noon – 10:00 PM Come and join us on the biggest party night of the year. Live Music. Start the holiday season off right with yout GT family. No flyer needed this year. Just tell your waiter/waitress to put the proceeds to the GT Support Our Troops fund. 20% of your bill will go to the SOT fund. Signed up: 9
2015 Day After Thanksgiving Golf: Date: November 27th Where: Circling Hills Time: 11:00 AM. We have the date locked in. Details to follow. Signed up: 8
2015 Family Christmas Party: Date: December 6th Where: VFW on Brownsway Time: 4:00 PMJoy to the world! Come and celebrate with us. Things we got covered: Santa. Pizza. Beer. Things we need: Desserts. Music. Bring a gift for Santa. Signed up: 28
2015 Holiday Dinner Party: Date: December 9th Where: StoneCreek @ Montgomery Time: 6:00 – 6:30 Half price martinis. Dinner at 7:00 PM. Dining options include : Applewood Smoked Bacon Salmon, Chicken Calopppini, Blackened Mahi – Mahi, Baby Back Ribs, New York Strip Steak. $38 entrees. Limit 72 people. Contact Kenny Brandt. Time to select your entrees! Contact Vicki Nixon (vicki@cincinnatidental.org) by November 25th, 2015
2015 Operation Freedom Families: Date: December 12th Where: Eli’s in Ross, 3825 Kraus Ln Fairfield, OH 45014 We will be partnering with the Patriot Pinups to organize a benefit for Military families who have losed a loved one in action. If you are unable to join us, then please help by bringing a new toy to the December General Meeting. More details to come.
2015 Christmas Caroling: Date: December 17th Where: Knotty Pine We will be meeting at the Knotty Pine around 6:30. Board Meeting and then loading up the prison bus.
2016 New Year’s Eve: Date: December 31st Where: Any ideas? Turfway?
2016 33rd Ski Trip: Date: January 17th – 20th Where: Seven Springs. $100 deposits at the meeting. GT Member Price: $400/$440 Non Member Price: $410/$450. Package includes lodging, 2 dinners, 3 buffet breakfast, cocktail hour, overnight ski check, and lift tickets. Balance due by 12/03/2015. 33 = White boy crazy. Signed up: 10
2016 MidWinter’s Ball: Date: February 20th Where: Mill Course The theme for this year’s MidWinter’s Ball is Dress your Decade. Travel through time as we begin in the 1950’s and travel through the year 2010 with music, food, drinks. Dress in your era! Prizes for the most authentic. We will have a Prime Rib buffet dinner and a full bar. $100 / couple. Signed up: 0
2016 DC Memorial Day: Date: TBD Where: Washington DC Attached is the info for the hotel in DC Memorial Day. We had to move because Georgetown University is graduating that weekend and there are no rooms available at the Holiday Inn. Rooms are being held under my Name at the Falls Church Marriott. You will need to give them your credit card info.
Falls Church Marriott
Phone (703) 849-9400
Rate $74
Ref# M-48V75VL
Check in 5/19
Check out 5/22
We will be leaving Cinti on Wed., May 18th and staying in Buckhannon that night, probably at the Microtel. I will have their info shortly. We will do Rolling Thunder on Sunday and leave from there to Frostburg that night. Jim will be making arrangements there. We will have a couple things planned for Friday and Saturday while we are there. As usual if anyone wants to go and ride in a car/van there will be a chase vehicle. We may have more going with us this year so make your reservation ASAP in case we need more rooms. Organizer: Mike Behr
ATTENTION: Hold off on reservations until we finalize the dates!
2016 Orange Beach Bash: Date: June 18th – 25th 2016. Summer vacation in Orange Beach Alabama. We are staying at Harbour Place. There are two additional condo complexes very very near Romar Beach Condominiums and Sugar Sands Condominium. This is a make your own reservations event. Organizer: Kathy Ashpaw
Committee Reports:
- Scholarship
- The application is complete and can be found here:
- https://www.goodtimersac.com/foundation/gt-scholarship-drive/
- Applications will be taken from January – April.
- Selection committee will be elected/appointed in January.
- There is a sign up if you are interested in serving.
- This year, we will be giving out 2 scholarships.
- The application is complete and can be found here:
- Support our Troops
- We will be packing boxes for local soldiers on Monday, November 9th at Eli’s Sports Bar in Ross, beginning about 7:30.
- We sent out 9 boxes last month. Our theme this month is holiday stuff along with the normal snacks and goodies, plus personal hygiene products.
- Foundation
- Don’t forget to select the Goodtimers Foundation as your Amazon Smiles Charity.
- Donation proposal from Sarge : Operation Christmas Cheer by the AUSA
- Athletics
- Kids Indoor soccer season is a go. Come on up to Soccer City on Friday or Sunday.
- Under 6′ Basketball. Anybody got a picture?
- Merchandise
- Check out the flag. ($90 : 2’x3′) Let us know if you would be interested in ordering one.
New Business:
- Queen of Hearts pot is over $750. Drawings at the General Meeting. Must be present to win.
- Partnership: Support a Vet Benefit. Patriot’s Pin up – Nov 28 / Dec 12 – Dave Lodder / Denny Huxel
- 2016 Super Bowl Squares. See Ren.
- New Members:
- Welcome Back, Steve Campbell.