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 $7,500 annually for future repairs to the pool.
Over it's history, the festival has returned over $1.9 million to the community.
| TBA Members |
Bill and Jill Barr
Margi Csesznegi
Robert Csesznegi
Kevin and Jody Dill
Chuck and Jody Dudley
Wes and Nicole Edwards
Gene Froebe
Jason and Michele Garey
Laura Gould
Dave an Abby Hammond
Ken and Carolyn Hinman
Vic and Diane Imig
Sherry James
Rick Jameson
Boyd King
Jason and Michelle Kreiling
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Scott and Kathleen Lowery
Dan and Julie Mathis
Jim and Val Moore
Jack Moser
Matt and Shanna Oyer *
Brad and Megan Patterson
Brian and Diana Patterson
Kayla Perry
Bill and Judy Reidner
Bettie Sage
Jim and Laura Steffey
Jake and Jennifer Strohl
Josh and Sherri Weer
Lou and Kim Wicks
Mark and Melissa Zaayenga |
| * Associate Members |
2021 TBA Officers
| President |
Julie Mathis |
| Vice President |
Laura Steffey |
| Secretary |
Michelle Kreiling |
| Treasurer |
Kim Wicks |
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 2021 festival was as follows:
| Tremont Boy Scout Troop 84 |
2,000 |
| Tremont District Library |
1,400 |
| Tremont In Touch (Afterprom) |
7,000 |
| Tremont Lions Club (village street light decorations) |
8,000 |
| Tremont Roboteers Team 2481 |
4,000 |
| Tremont School Nurse (AEDs) |
5,000 |
| Total 2022 Disbursements |
$27,400 |
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| Earmarked from Previous Years |
| Tremont Pool Liner Reserve |
10,000 |
| TBA Scholarships for High School Seniors |
2,000 |
| "Flags for the Tiber" Project |
500 |
| Park Playground Equipment |
12,000 |
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2022 Chairmen
- General Chairmen
- Matt and Shanna Oyer
- General Co-chairmen
- Drew and Rachel Gierich
- Past General Chairmen
- Brad and Megan Patterson
- Advanced Ticket Sales
- Kathleen Lowery
- Antique Corner
- Jerry Gray
- Antique Tractor Pull
- Mark Sandschafer
- Antique Tractor Pull Food Line
- Vickie King
Jason and Michelle Kreiling
- Audio/Welcome Center
- Tim Barrow and Bruce McWilliams
- Booklet
- Steve Bechtel
Michele Garey
- Breakfast
- Matt and Missy Prather
- Car Show
- Greg Williams
Nick Goss
- Carnival
- Dave Calhoun
Scott Lowery
- Country Store
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Zach and Jen Balsimo
Max and Tressa Schneider
- Crafts
- Debbie Crowe
- Entertainment
- Christian Wilkey
- Finance
-
Laura Steffey
Kim Wicks
- Food Line Chairmen
- Jeff Reynolds and Holly Anderson
- Food Line Co-chairmen
- Brian and Tonya Dennison
- Foot Race
- Glen and Sandy Gullette
- Horseshoe Tournament
- Don Fawer
Jeff Roberts
- Pageant
- Michelle Kreiling
- Parade
- John and Barb Schweigert
- Publicity and Marketing
- Lisa Scott
- Rescue 702
- Trent Steiner
- Sanitation
- Todd Lohnes
- Shortcake Express
- Mike and Becky Davis
Sherri Muehlich
- Social Media
- Rachel Probst
- Strawberry Shortcake
- Thad and Heidi Chaney
- Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest
- Luke Porritt
- Sunday Worship Service
- Tim and Ann Barrow
- T-shirts
- JoEllen Lohnes
- Tents
- Daron Hoerr
- Turkey Barbeque
- Jack Moser
Steve Bechtel
Don DuBois
Chuck Dudley
Chad Hancock
Lou Wicks
- Turkey Express
- Jeff and Marygrace Kaiser
Sean and Kate Berry
- Turkey Hot Wings
- Chris and Jenny Atterberry
- Web Site
- Steve Bechtel
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