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 the last 50 years, the festival has returned over $1.5 million to the community.
Each year, during the spring Disbursements meeting, local groups seek funds which are distributed from profits from the prior year.
2021 Distributions
- Tremont In Touch (Afterprom) 7,000
- Boy Scouts of America, Tremont Troop 84 2,000
- Tremont District Library 1,400
- Tremont Lions Club (Village street light Christmas decorations) 8,000
- Tremont Roboteers 4,000
- Tremont School Nurse (AEDs) 5,000
- Total Granted $27,400
Previous Years
- Tremont Pool Liner Reserve – to be used in 2019 75,000
- Tremont Pool Reserve for other repairs – to be used in 2019 57,500
- TBA Scholarships for HS seniors 2,000
- Flags for the Tiber Project 500
- Park Playground Equipment 12,000
TBA Officers
Julie Mathis
President
Laura Steffey
Vice President
Michelle Kreiling
Secretary
Kim Wicks
Treasurer
TBA Members
Jason and Michelle Kreiling
Scott and Kathleen Lowery
Dan and Julie Mathis
Jim and Val Moore
Bill and Jill Barr
Margi Csesznegi
Robert Csesznegi
Kevin and Jody Dill
Jack Moser
Brian and Diana Patterson
Kayla Perry
Bill and Judy Reidner
Gene Froebe
Jason and Michele Garey
Chuck and Laura Gould
Ken and Carolyn Hinman
Bettie Sage
Jim and Laura Steffey
Josh and Sherri Weer
Lou and Kim Wicks
Vic and Diane Imig
Sherry James
Rick Jameson
Boyd King
Bill and Jill Barr
Margi Csesznegi
Robert Csesznegi
Kevin and Jody Dill
Chuck and Jody Dudley
Mark and Melissa Zaayenga
Brad and Megan Patterson
Members of Tremont Betterment Association would like to thank all volunteers who consistently donate their time and have helped make the Tremont Turkey Festival a success each year.