2018 36th Annual State Meet

Sulphur Spring, TX

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October 17-20, 2018

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October 18-20, 2018

Sulphur Springs.TX, Monday October 15, 2018.

Sulphur Springs Civic center Isn’t this what you expected? This was Monday before the meet started.

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We had a total of 69 registrations. There were 13 cancellations, so we ended with 56 registrations and 85 people.

Surprise visitors made the meet special.

Past presidents: Bryan Gelwick, (2006-2008), Ben Sargent (2012-2014), Brent Landry (2016-2018), Ross Murphy (1992-1996), and Don Ledbetter (2000-2002).

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Mike Jones TCC # 4 and President 1996-1998.

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36th Annual Texas Cushman Club State Meet
Schedule of Events
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2018
Inside Vendor Setup Opens ( waiting for Civic Center Reply)
Main Building Closes
6:30 PM Early Bird Dinner ( Roma’s Italian Resturant, dutch treat)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018
Scooter Lock-up (NO location has been announced)
8:00 AM Registration Desk Opens
8:30 AM Safety Meeting For All Riders
9:00 AM Morning Ride Departs
12:00 PM Morning Ride Returns
1:00 PM Afternoon Small Group Rides Depart  (Maps Provided)
2:00-5:00 PM Scooter Games and Sled Pull
5:00 PM-6:00 PM Show Scooter Registration/Photos/Display
7:00 PM Ice Cream Social & Auction
9:00 PM Main Building Closes
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2018
8:00 AM Registration Desk Opens
8:30 AM Morning Ride Departs
12:00 Noon Lunch at your choice of local resturants
12:00 PM Riders Return from Morning Ride
2:30 AM TCC Officers  and Board of Directors Meeting
3:30 PM-5:00PM Annual Business Meeting
5:00 PM-6:00PM Show Scooter Registration/Pictures/Display
6:00 PM Building Closes
6:00 PM Show Scooter Judging
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2018
8:00 AM Registration Desk Opens
10:00 AM 100 Year Ride
12:15 PM Highlander Honey Ride and Lunch
3:00 PM Vendors Close and Vacate Building
3:00 PM All Scooters & personal items out of building
3:15 PM Decorate for Awards Banquet
6:00 PM Awards Banquet
9:00 PM Meet Ends
Scooter Lock-up will be announced in the Registration Packet.
Venders will be notified of the time we can enter the building.
NO meals on the rides. Lots of local resturants for the riders to choose from.

The following are sample pictures and text about the State Meet. The magazine will have SO much more. Thanks to Jennifer Johnson and Steve Abbitt for sharing their pictures for the website.

The Early Bird Dinner and Dessert Auction were held at Roma’s Italian Restuarant. 46 members indulged in some of the best Italian food EVER served. The American Cancer Auction was held after the meal. Over a $1,000. was donated. This is the 3rd year for the auction and our thanks to Belinda Beck for organizing, the ladies who provided desserts, and to Raymond Love for auctioneering.

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On Thursday, there were 2 rides and the games. Thank you to Richard Kesselus and Gerald Heard for planning the routes.

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Here are a few pictures from the games. Thanks to Bill and Belinda Beck for providing this entertainment.

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Show scooters:

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The Ice Cream Social and Club auction was held Thursday night. The money raised by donated items help keep our club financially sound. Raymond Love served as auctioneer with Belinda Beck and Chrysti Love helping.

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The Friday morning traditonal breakfast ride brought out only the die-hards. Ben Sargent rode and Jennifer Johnson with Gerald Heard met him at the Red Barn Cafe.

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Bingo Game was provided by Phyllis Williams. Don and Judy Henry enjoyed calling and handing out prizes. The proceeds were donated to the American Cancer fund.

Saturday’s weather was GLORIUS! The 100 year riders lined up and lead the Cushman group in the Sulphur Springs Fall Festival Parade.

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The Highlander Honeys met at The Alcove for their annual lunch.

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The Banquet on Saturday night was attended by 75 people.

Your officers at the head table:

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Award Table:

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2018 Sweethearts -Richard and Sue Miner

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Veteran of the Year: Gerald Heard

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2017 Founder’s Award winner – Barbara Murphy

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2018 Founder’s Award winner – Steve Lorenz

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Out-going president, Brent Landry presented the gavel to our new president will be Richard Kesselus.

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The winners and all names will be in the 2018 State Meet magazine.

See you next year in Snyder.