Tremont Betterment Association
Tremont Betterment Association (TBA) is a section 501(3)(c) non-profit group that was formed in 1976 as the sponsoring and steering organization for each Turkey Festival. The group consists of former Festival General Chairpersons who wish to continue their interest and involvement with the festival and the community.
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. Since its inception, the Festival has returned over $1,000,000 to the community.
In 2005, in addition to the $44,000 funds distribution, Tremont Betterment Association provided a $200,000 jump-start to the new 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 Joe and Trudi Cummings 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 Marilyn Lindstrom |
Jim and Diane Losey Scott and Kathleen Lowery Dan and Julie Mathis Dennis and Sandy Mitchell Jack Moser Kayla Pflederer Mark Pflederer Gene and Teri Pflederer Bill and Judy Reidner Dan and Bettie Sage Jeff and Gail Sinn Jim and Laura Steffey Mike and Cathy Thomas Carol Tyra Lou and Kim Wicks Robert & Marji Csesznegi * |
| * Associate Members | |
2010 TBA Officers
President - Lou Wicks
Vice President - Laura Steffey
Secretary - Jody Dudley
Treasurer - Bettie Sage
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 2010 Festival were as follows:
| T.H.S. Alumni Association $ 300.00 Tremont District Library Tremont First Robotics Team Tremont Food Pantry Tremont In Touch Tremont Senior Nutrition Center Tremont Park District (Lakes) Tremont Triathlon Team Tremont Rescue 702 Tremont Swimming Pool Tremont Youth Basketball TUMC Child Care Veterans' Memorial |
$ 300 $ 1,500.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 3,600.00 $ 1,000.00 $15,000.00 $ 7,500.00 (allocation for long-term maintenance) $ 1,500.00 $ 1,200.00 $16,545.00 |
Total Funds Distributed: $57,145.00
2009 TBA Officers
President - Lou Wicks
Vice President - Laura Steffey
Secretary - Jody Dudley
Treasurer - Bettie Sage
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 2009 Festival were as follows:
| T.H.S. Alumni Association T.H.S. Baseball/Softball Scoreboards Tremont 12-Under Softball Tremont Boy Scouts Tremont District Library Tremont First Robotics Team Tremont Food Pantry Tremont In Touch Tremont Lions Club Tremont Senior Nutrition Center Tremont Park District (Dugouts) Tremont Rescue 702 Tremont Running Club Tremont Swimming Pool Tremont Titans Tremont Torpedoes Tremont Youth Basketball TUMC Child Care |
$300 $2,500 $600 $2,000 $1,500 $2,000 $1,000 $4,000 $2,750 $2,000 $7,500 $10,000 $250 $7,500 (allocation for long-term maintenance) $1,000 $3,000 $2,000 $2,500 |
Total Funds Distributed: $52,400
2008 TBA Officers
President - Joe James
Vice President - Laura Steffey
Secretary - Kim Wicks
Treasurer - Bettie Sage
The distribution of profits from the 2008 Festival were as follows:
| Boy Scouts Rescue 702 (Ambulance Fund) Senior Nutrition Tremont Alumni Association Tremont First Robotics Team Tremont Food Pantry Tremont In Touch Tremont Library Tremont Lions Club Tremont Park District Tremont Running Club Tremont Swimming Pool Tremont Winning Communities Tremont Youth Basketball TUMC Child Care |
$1,000 $10,000 $2,000 $300 $2,000 $1,000 $4,000 $865 $2,000 $4,250 $300 $7,500 (allocation for long-term maintenance) $9,500 $1,500 $2,300 |
Total Funds Distributed: $48,515
The distribution of profits from the 2007 Festival were as follows:
| Tremont Titans Tremont Library Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Senior Nutrition Tremont In Touch Tremont Rescue 702 Tremont Historical Tremont Alumni Tremont Park District Tremont Food Pantry Tremont Police Dept Tremont Youth Basketball Tremont Winning Communities Tremont Swimming Pool |
$1,200 $1,340 $700 $550 $2,000 $4,000 $10,000 (allocation for future purchase of new ambulance) $2,005 $300 $9,800 $1,000 $2,770 $2,400 $25,000 (allocation for Tiber Project) $7,500 (allocation for long-term maintenance) |
Total Disbursements: $70,565
TBA wishes to thank everyone who helped make 2007 a record-breaking year.