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.
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 money annually for future repairs to the pool.
Over it's history, the festival has returned over $2 million to the community.
| TBA Members |
Bill and Jill Barr
Margi Csesznegi
Robert Csesznegi
Brian and Tonya Dennison *
Kevin and Jody Dill
Chuck and Jody Dudley
Wes and Nicole Edwards
Gene Froebe
Jason and Michele Garey
Drew and Rachel Gierich
Laura Gould
Dave and Abby Hammond
Ken and Carolyn Hinman
Vic and Diane Imig
Sherry James
Rick Jameson
Boyd King
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Jason and Michelle Kreiling
Scott and Kathleen Lowery
Dan and Julie Mathis
Jack Moser
Matt and Shanna Oyer
Brad and Megan Patterson
Brian and Diana Patterson
Kayla Perry
Bill and Judy Reidner
Jeff Reynolds and Holly Anderson *
Bettie Sage
Jim and Laura Steffey
Jake and Jennifer Strohl
Josh and Sherri Weer
Lou and Kim Wicks
Mark and Melissa Zaayenga |
| * Associate Members |
2023 TBA Officers
| President |
Julie Mathis |
| Vice President |
Diane Imig |
| Secretary |
Michelle Kreiling |
| Treasurer |
Laura Steffey |
Each year, during the spring disbursements meeting, local groups seek funds which are distributed from profits from the prior year.
The distribution of profits from the 2023 festival was as follows:
| Greater Peoria Honor Flight |
2,000 |
| Share Closet |
1,250 |
| Tremont Boy Scout Troop 84 |
3,500 |
| Tremont Cub Scouts |
3,000 |
| Tremont District Library |
2,000 |
| Tremont Food Pantry |
3,000 |
| Tremont In Touch (Afterprom) |
7,500 |
| Tremont Parks and Recreation |
1,000 |
| Tremont Police |
11,000 |
| Tremont Rescue |
4,000 |
| Tremont Roboteers Team 2481 |
4,000 |
| Tremont Senior Meals |
2,000 |
| Tremont Torpedoes |
3,400 |
| Total 2023 Disbursements |
$47,650 |
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| Earmarked from Previous Years |
| Tremont Pool Liner Reserve |
10,000 |
| TBA Scholarships for High School Seniors |
3,000 |
| "Flags for the Tiber" Project |
500 |
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2024 Chairmen
- General Chairs
- Jeff Reynolds and Holly Anderson
- General Co-Chairs
- Brian and Tonya Dennison
- Past General Chairs
- Drew and Rachel Gierich
- Advanced Ticket Sales
- Kari Hughs
- Antique Tractor Pull
- Mark Sandschafer
- Antique Tractor Pull Food Line
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Mitchell and Brooke-Lyn Dumser
- Audio/Welcome Center
- Tim Barrow and Bruce McWilliams
- Bed Races
- Booklet
- Steve Bechtel
Lisa Scott
- Breakfast
- Matt and Missy Prather
- Car Show
- Greg Williams
Nick Goss
- Carnival
- Johnny Simkins
- Country Store
- LD and Callee Smick
- Crafts/Vendors
- Regina Stoehr
- Entertainment
- James and Nicole Mangis
- Finance
- Laura Steffey
- Food Line Chairs
- Tim and Natalie Anderson
- Food Line Co-Chairs
- Ben and Lauren Nolden
- Foot Race
- Glen and Sandy Gullette
- Horseshoe Tournament
- Shelly Merritt
- Merchants Day
- Debbie Aberle
- Pageant
- Michelle Kreiling
- Parade
- John and Barb Schweigert
- Publicity and Marketing
- Lisa Scott
- Sanitation
- Todd Lohnes
- Shortcake Express
- Robb and Cassy Wicks
- Social Media
- Rachel Probst
- Strawberry Shortcake
- Jason and Heather Berger
- Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest
- Max Schneider
- Sunday Worship Service
- Tim and Ann Barrow
- T-shirts
- JoEllen Lohnes
- Tents
- Daron Hoerr
- Tremont Rescue
- Trent Steiner
- Turkey Barbeque
- Jack Moser
Steve Bechtel
Don DuBois
Chuck Dudley
Chad Hancock
Klay McGill
Lou Wicks
- Turkey Express
- Jeff and Marygrace Kaiser
Sean and Kate Berry
- Turkey Hot Wings
- Chris and Jenny Atterberg
- Turkey Wing Cutting and Frying
- Benny Prather
Brandon Madson
Kendall Fehr
- Web Site
- Steve Bechtel
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