Goodtimers AC

General Meeting: January 3rd Gailey VFW 8:00 PM

Board Meeting: January 24th Gailey VFW 6:30PM

Dues are due: Time to start digging through the couch for some quarters.

Pres. Robert Rudy, VP Brian Moeves Treas. Mike Behr, Sr., Sec. Doug Rudy , Sgt @ Arms Adam Ashpaw,  Board Members: Tim Burke 19, Ren Large 20, Denny Huxel 21, Steve Gartner 21 . On the web at: www.goodtimersac.com

Saints of the Month:  Ken Brandt – thanks to all you do for veterans, especially within the dental industry and for founding the No Vet Left Behind organization.
Buffoon of the month:  Joe Karis for hiring Tom Koenig to DJ the Adult Christmas Party….actually joking here – but my DJ TK would lay down some serious tracks for everyone to have a good time.  

2018 GT Kids Christmas Party: Special Thanks to Santa and Mr. Claus and Elf Eva for making the kids party a good time.  And to everyone that helped set up at the KofC.

2018 GT Adult Christmas Party:   Nothing to say about the wonderful group of people pictured below.  Looks like it was a tie for the first place in the ugly sweater competition between, well, everyone.  

2018 Christmas Darryling:  We welcome a new baby Darryl.  He will be known as the Knotty Darryl since Mom had him away from home.  Congrats to Gary Weddle on joining the family.

2018 Longhorn Caroling:   The remote team had a blast breaking in some Virgin Ho Ho Ho’s in South Texas.  It was a full family affair and the group is ready to try some other Goodtimer events.

2019 GT Ski Trip : Date: January 20- 23  – Family trip.   Update, if anyone would like to attend, there is still some room.  Looking as if this might be the farewell round at Seven Springs – next year look for new details on a winter trip, to a warm location…Trip details are as follows:  3 Night Package.  G/T Member Price – $420* Regular Room – Slope View $460* . Non Members – $430* Regular Room – Slope View $470* . Package includes lodging, 1 dinner, 3 buffet breakfast, cocktail hour, overnight ski check and lift tickets for Sunday at 4:00 through Wednesday 7:00.  Money due at the December Goodtimer Meeting.  Sponsor : Robert Rudy

Support Our Troops:  Packing boxes for 5 local soldiers on January 14th 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. Cash donations for shipping costs  are always appreciated

2019 Super Bowl Party : Date February 3, 2019  Where:  In the works for Soccer city.  Look for more details at the meeting and an e-mail with more details.  Bring some cash to the meeting if you are interesting in purchasing some squares.  Sponsor: Mike Behr

2019 Curling:  Date:  TBD Where:  Indian Hill Ice Rink.  We actually might be getting good at this sport after all these years.  Sponsor:  Steve Hamm

2019: Keeneland : Date:  TBD  Where:  Keeneland Never too early to start thinking about the Spring Meet at Keeneland. Sponsor : Jason Wullenweber

2019 3rd Annual Country Music Marathon : Date:  TBD Where: TBD: There will be a meeting about this event following the board meeting on the 24th of January, should start about 7.

2019 Motorcycle Trip :  Date:  TBD Where : TBD  Sponsor: TBD

2019 Put-In-Bay : August 29th, 2019:  Get ready to go back to one of the wildest places in Ohio, not Canada, but Ohio…group looking to head up for a concert to see Kid Rock, Uncle Cracker and The Menu’s.  More details are surely to follow.

Committee Reports: 

Queen of Hearts-> Jokers Wild:  We will continue with the same board and will now be GoodWill hunting the Joker.

Scholarship – The 2019 Application is available on the web site.  Applications due no later than March 31, 2019.

911Steel.com –  Upcoming events to save the dates for include, St. Patrick’s day parade and Reds opening day parade  Check out all the pictures from our events on 911steel.com/events.  We are still looking for a trailer sponsor going into next season.

Support our Troops – Packing boxes for 5 local soldiers on January 14  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. Cash donations for shipping costs  are always appreciated

Bob Blaylock Children’s Fund –  We are excited to announce our latest addition to the Goodtimer’s Foundation.  The Blaylock family has donated over $6000 to be used to support any children’s causes.  We will have our first organizational meeting on Thursday, Jan 17^th at the VFW.  Looking for volunteers to help lead this portion of the club.

Foundation –   December Donations:

$750 – Shared Harvest
$250 – Kids Backpack Program

Don’t forget to select the Goodtimers Foundation as your Amazon Smiles Charity, Kroger’s Community Rewards, and use the DONATE button on Facebook to directly donate to the GT Foundation.

Member News:
Prayers to Jerry and Kari Kopriwa who both are having some health issues and could use some Goodtimers Luck and prayers.

January Brings Us:
New Years Day-1st, National Law Enforcement Day-9th,  Martin Luther King Jr Day-21st, Beer Can Appreciation Day-24th

General Meeting: December 6th Chas. R. Gailey VFW 8:00 PM

Board Meeting: December 20th Knotty Pine 6:30PM

Pres. Robert Rudy, VP Brian Moeves Treas. Mike Behr, Sr., Sec. Doug Rudy , Sgt @ Arms Adam Ashpaw,  Board Members: Tim Burke 19, Ren Large 20, Denny Huxel 21, Steve Gartner 21 . On the web at: www.goodtimersac.com

Saints of the Month:  Dave Lodder and all of his helpers for packing boxes for the soldiers and repairing bicycles for the under privileged kids

2018 SOT Quaker Steak Fundraiser:  Thank you to everyone that showed up.  We had a great crowd and a special appearance of the Carlson Family from the Longhorn Chapter.

2018 GT Day After Thanksgiving Catholics vs. Protestant Golf Outing: Not sure who won it, but the Scherz family sent their ringers to improve their handicap.  Everyone gets a drink!

Boots for Beats Fundraiser: Did you know that Dancing Behr can line dance, too?  Amazing support for JT and CHD awareness.  Thank you.

2018 GT Kids Christmas Party: Where:  Northside K of C When: December 16th, 4-9PM.  Parents please remember to leave no kid behind and bring a gift for your offspring.   Dinner provided, attendees as asked to bring Dessert A – Maybury or Appetizer/Snack N-Z  Sponsor : Sarge

2018 GT Adult Christmas Party: Where:  Winton Wood Mill Banquet Center When: December 19th, 6-11PM – $45 / person due at the December meeting.  Sign up. Pay up.  Cocktail/Social party from 6-7, buffet dinner at 7. DJ from 6:30-11.  Last call is at 10:30. Sponsor:  Mike Behr

2018 Christmas Darryling:  Date: December 20th Where: Knotty Pine:  Ring out the church bells, strike up the band, Christmas is near.  Same rules as always, if you don’t show up to sing, your may be visited by the choir.

2019 GT Ski Trip : Date: January 20- 23  – If you are not sure about this, you shouldn’t go, just skip this part.  Rumor has it there will be a Blaylock vs. Akridge competition Monday at 8.  Trip details are as follows:  3 Night Package.  G/T Member Price – $420* Regular Room – Slope View $460* . Non Members – $430* Regular Room – Slope View $470* . Package includes lodging, 1 dinner, 3 buffet breakfast, cocktail hour, overnight ski check and lift tickets for Sunday at 4:00 through Wednesday 7:00.  Money due at the December Goodtimer Meeting.  Sponsor : Robert Rudy

2019 Super Bowl Party : Date February 3, 2019  Where:  Mercedes Benz Stadium.  For those of you not going to the Super Bowl this year to to support the Bengals, we are going to have a party somewhere.  Look to purchase squares at the January meeting as a Support Our Troops fundraiser.  Sponsor: Mike Behr

2019 Curling:  Date:  TBD Where:  Indian Hill Ice Rink.  We actually might be getting good at this sport after all these years.  Sponsor:  Steve Hamm

2019: Keeneland : Date:  TBD  Where:  Keeneland Never too early to start thinking about the Spring Meet at Keeneland. Sponsor : Jason Wullenweber

2019 3rd Annual Country Music Marathon : Date:  TBD Where: TBD

Committee Reports: 

Queen of Hearts – Ren Large won last month.  We will continue with the same board but will now be hunting for the Joker.  Joker’s Wild!

Scholarship – The 2019 Application is available on the web site.  Applications due no later than March 31, 2019.

911Steel.com –  Great season.  Check out all the pictures from our events on 911steel.com/events.  We are looking for a trailer sponsor going into next season.

Support our Troops – Packing boxes for 5 local soldiers on December 10  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. Cash donations for shipping costs  are always appreciated

Christmas Toy Drive – David Lodder is still taking drop offs at Daves Drop Box, 2345 Millville Ave. Hamilton at Lodder’s plaza.  It’s on the front sidewalk of the building facing the road.  To the left of Happy Hour House.  He still needs coats and hoodies, toys, and stuff.  We are also working in Santa’s Workshop on Saturday mornings.

Foundation –   November Donations:

$250     Boots for Beats

Don’t forget to select the Goodtimers Foundation as your Amazon Smiles Charity, Kroger’s Community Rewards, and use the DONATE button on Facebook to directly donate to the GT Foundation.

For Sale :

Tim Burke has a 2003 HD v-rod up for sale . Runs like a cream puff, See Tim for details.

Member News:

Tom Koenig is still fighting off infections and staying with family.

Upcoming Events:
West Virginia Dog Track
New Years Eve
Bengals Playoff Game
Motorcycle Ride to Hawaii

December Brings Us:

National Ninja Day-5th, Pearl Harbor Day-7th, US National Guard Birthday-13th, Christmas – 25th, and National Bacon Day- 30th.

Member News:

Tom Koenig was in the hospital recently, but they had a hard time finding him a roommate, so they sent him home.  He’s currently staying with Amy, give him a call or I’m sure he would love a text.  Tom, hope you are doing well and this put’s a small smile on your face, as it did mine.

Upcoming Events:
West Virginia Dog Track
New Years Eve
Bengals Playoff Game
Motorcycle Ride to Hawaii

November Brings Us:

Election Day-6th, Veterans Day-12th, Thanksgiving-20th

     April 2018

General Meeting: April 5, 2018 Chas. R. Gailey VFW 8:00 PM

Board Meeting: April 19, 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
On the web at: www.goodtimersac.com

Saint of the Month: This month we would like to recognize Robert Rudy as our Saint of the month . Robert has put a tramendous amount of effort into promoting 911 Steel and the Goodtimers . We appreciate all that you have done and continue to do for the club

911 Steel : St Patrick’s Day Parade : What a honor to have the bag pipes and drums with us during the opening ceremonies. All the Folks at the parade were all very nice considering how tight it was down there

2018 GT Jeff Ruby Steaks:   Congratulations to Blended Citizen on winning the Jeff Ruby Stakes.  Look for him in the Kentucky Derby.  A special thanks to Tom Scherz for getting us front row seats.

2018 GT Goat/Sheep Yoga : Unfotunately i was not able to attend but im sure a good time was had by all . Im sure there were some very sore Goodtimers after two hours of goat yoga . Kenny to report at meeting

911 Steel : Opening Day Parade :   I think this picture sums up the entire Opening Day experience.  Great work, guys.

2018 GT Keeneland 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. Any questions contact Jason Wullenweber @ 513-616-3944

2018 GT Blue/ Grey soccer game: Date : May 5, 2018 – The Yutes v. Bricks. Kick off after the Kentucky Derby. There will be Derby games. We are still working on food. Details to come.

2018 Country Music Marathon : Date:  May 20, 2018  Where: Jim and Jacks – There will be exceptional local talent  performing , split the pot, and raffle baskets.  Admission will be $10.  We will be collecting  whiskey and such for the barrel of cheer , scratch offs for lottery tree and , raffle baskets . We will also have a sign up for volunteers for the event . We will also be having a meeting at soccer city April 25th to discuss event and any possible issues

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 253545-253549 . $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 GT Golden Ball : Date: June 16th 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 ** All who plan on attending need to sign up by March 4th including non members . We need 25 couples or we will need to cancel . If you can’t make meeting please email Mike Behr or Brian Moeves (bmoe1125@yahoo.com)

2018 Breast Fest : Date July 8th – we will be meeting at the Holy Grail . Sign up at meeting if interested in volunteering for the event

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. ***Make sure to make those reservations ***

2018 GT Perry Park golf outing : Date: July 15, 16, and 17th – sign up at meeting $50 deposit due at April meeting

2018 GT Mystery trip to North Dakota: Date: August 20-29 : Some are riding and some are flying out west to visit the only state Al Rudy did not visit . Some very special activities are planned . Robert and Sarge to report at meeting . Sign up at meeting. We will be having a meet8ng April/ May to go over plans

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 GT Freedom Ride: Date: August 19th – As is every year this is our biggest  fundraising event . We will be having meetings at soccer city to discuss preparations . Date for meeting to be announced . Start collecting booze for the barrel of cheer , scratch offs and raffle baskets . Every little bit of help is always appreciated

2018 GT Briteleaf golf trip: September 21, 22, and 23 – I do believe Sarge already has a large group signed up to go . Make sure to sign up at meeting if interested and see Sarge for details

Committee Reports: 

Membership Dues are due : $60

Scholarship – next meeting will be April 11th soccer city new field 

911Steel.com – 2018 Schedule: 911steel.com/events

Support our Troops – Packing boxes for 6 local soldiers on April 9th 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. Cash donations for shipping costs  are always appreciated

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.
Use the DONATE button on Facebook to directly donate to the GT Foundation.

Events in the works: we are looking into a possible raquetball / wallyball tourney. Details to come