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Tremont Betterment Association
The Tremont Turkey Festival was initiated in 1966 to raise funds to build a swimming pool in the Tremont Park. Since then, local
residents have served as volunteer chairmen to help make each festival a success.
To retain those valuable volunteers following their terms as general chairmen and to utilize their talent, dedication, and experience, the Tremont
Betterment Association was formed in 1976. Past and present Turkey Festival General Chairmen who wish to continue their interest
and involvement with the festival comprise the TBA, which acts as the sponsoring and steering organization for this and future festivals.
TBA is responsible for setting budgets and policies for the festival and notably, for distributing festival proceeds to the Tremont
community for special projects and assistance to organizations that make Tremont a better place to live and visit.
The Festival has returned over $1 million to the community since the original pool was paid for.
In 2005, in addition to the $44,000 funds distribution, Tremont Betterment Association provided a $200,000 jump-start to the Tremont Swimming Pool Project. In addition, the group also committed to setting aside $7,500 annually for future repairs to the pool.
| TBA Members |
Bill and Jill Barr
Ron and Kathy Brown
Robert and Margi Csesznegi
Joe and Trudi Cummings
Kevin and Jody Dill
Chuck and Jody Dudley
Gene Froebe
Jason and Michele Garey
Kurt and Joey Gibson
Chuck and Laura Gould
Brad and Mindy Halverson
Ken and Carolyn Hinman
Marv and Laura Hundt
Vic and Diane Imig
Joe and Sherry James
Rick and Shelli Jameson
Boyd and Vickie King
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Marilyn Lindstrom
Jim and Diane Losey
Scott and Kathleen Lowery
Dan and Julie Mathis
Jim and Val Moore
Jack Moser
Kayla Pflederer
Mark Pflederer
Gene and Teri Pflederer
Bill and Judy Reidner
Bettie Sage
Jeff and Gail Sinn
Jim and Laura Steffey
Mike and Cathy Thomas
Carol Tyra
Josh and Sherri Weer*
Lou and Kim Wicks
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| * Associate Members |
2013 TBA Officers
| President |
Jason Garey |
| Vice President |
Bill Barr |
| Secretary |
Jill Barr |
| Treasurer |
Bettie Sage |
| Co-treasurer |
Val Moore |
Each year, during the March Disbursements meeting, local groups seek funds which are distributed from profits from the prior year.
The distribution of profits from the 2012 festival were as follows:
| Caleb Imig - Eagle Scout Troop 84 |
250 |
| Tremont Alumni Association |
300 |
| Tremont Area Park District |
10,000 |
| Tremont District Library |
1,500 |
| Tremont Food Pantry |
2,000 |
| Tremont Girl Scouts |
500 |
| Tremont In Touch |
4,500 |
| Tremont Rescue 702 |
10,000 |
| Tremont Roboteers |
3,000 |
| Tremont Senior Nutrition Support |
3,000 |
| Tremont School District 702 |
10,000 |
| Tremont Torpedoes |
2,200 |
| TUMC Child Care |
1,500 |
| Tremont Youth Basketball |
2,000 |
| Village of Tremont |
5,000 |
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$55,750 |
| Tremont Pool |
7,500 |
| Rescue 702 - New Ambulance Fund |
5,000 |
| Scholarship |
2,000 |
| Total 2013 Disbursements |
$70,250 |
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2013 Chairmen
- General Chairmen
- Josh and Sherri Weer
- General Co-chairmen
- Jason and Michelle Kreiling
- Past General Chairmen
- Kevin and Jody Dill
- Advanced Ticket Sales
- Kathleen Lowery
- Antique Corner
- Jerry and Laura Gray
- Antique Tractor Pull
- Troy Saal
Mark Sommer
- Antique Tractor Pull Food Line
- Vickie King
- Audio
- Bill Barr
- Bed Races
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- Booklet
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Steve Bechtel
Michele Garey
- Breakfast
- Keith Voos
Paul Scherer
Scott Miller
- Car Show
- Greg Williams
Nick Goss
- Carnival
- Dave Calhoun
Scott Lowery
Jim Flannigan
- Community Choir
- Mary Ann Woerner
- Country Store
- Stan and Julie Risinger
Travis and Kelly Ladwig
- Crafts
- Greg and Jenny Bolliger
- Entertainment
- Rick Giovanetto
- Finance
- Roger Beutel
Bill Hopkins
Rick Jameson
Bettie Sage
- Food Line Chairmen
- Mark and Melissa Zaayenga
- Food Line Co-chairmen
- Brian and Diana Patterson
- Foot Race
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Glen and Sandy Gullette
- Horseshoe Tournament
- Don Fawer
Jeff Roberts
- Kids Tractor Pull
- Nick Uhlman
- Medallion Hunt
- Cassy Wicks
Jill Barr
- Merchants Tent
- Pageant
- Laura Steffey
Sue McWilliams
Kelsey Vance
Kim Wicks
Tracy Perdue
Mindy Halverson
- Parade
- John and Amy Replogle
Jon and Dana Horchem
- Publicity and Marketing
- Michele Garey
Lauren Ulrich
- Rescue 702
- Brad Huette
- Sanitation Czars
- Thomas Brewer2
- Shortcake Express
- Mike and Becky Davis
- Strawberry Shortcake
- Jon and Michelle Boston
Steve and Michelle Runyon
- Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest
- Luke Porritt
Gene Pflederer
- Street Vault
- Vic Imig
- Sunday Worship Service
- Tim and Ann Barrow
- T-shirts
- Kevin and Valinda Ulrich
- Tents
- Matt Miller
- Turkey Barbeque
- Jack Moser
Don DuBois
Lou Wicks
Steve Bechtel
Chuck Dudley
- Turkey Express
- Chris Workman
Jen Hinman
- Turkey Injection
- Dan Steiner
Dick Steiner
- Turkey Hot Wings
- Dan and Julie Mathis
Mark Wagenbach
Jeanie Oyer
- Turkey Toss
- Luke Porritt
Nathan Porritt
- Web Site
- Steve Bechtel
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