Carmine 2025

Saturday morning riders

22 people came to enjoy the start of Cushman Season. Riders enjoyed their rides on Friday and Saturday. Eating and visiting help brighten the dreary winter

The Officers and Board of Directors met on Saturday morning to make plans for the State meet in Paris, Oct. 1-4, 2025.

The Officers meet for spring planning.

Enjoy the pictures and a full write up will be in the July newsletter.

RJ Hudson, Kevin and Robby Jakola, James Press, Don Reed, and Richard Kesselus getting ready to ride.
JJ Mooney talking with Ann Reed, Jane Press, Raymond Love.
Kenny Store, lunch Saturday Scott and Frank Turbeville, Don Reed, JJ Mooney, Richard Kesselus, Robby and Kevin Jakola
Debbie and Don Ledbetter
Tommy and Debi Goode, JJ Mooney, Michelle Hudson
Jane Press
Raymond and Chrysti Love, Ginger and Larry Freeze
The guys at Tommy Traylor’s shop on Belleville.

Thank you to James and Jane Press for hosting our first event of 2025.

Next stop Lufkin:

Martha Stewart’s Passing

Martha and Don Stewart, TCC #822 and currently #1689 of Lamesa joined the Texas Cushman Club in 1995 at the urging of their son Mike. Their home was open for our monthly meetings and the shop was busy with Mike’s work.

Martha was born in July 25,1931 and passed away Feb. 4, 2025.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, Feb. 6 at the Dawson County Cemetery at Lamesa at 2:00pm.

Don has broken a hip and is in a rehab facility in Lubbock.

She was a dear lady who always had a smile.

Martha and Don Stewart, Oct. 2014 with Raymond’s 2014 State Meet’s People Choice trophy he won with one of Mike’s scooter build.

Barry Ogletree, March 15,2025 Event

Sometimes, a great idea will come your way. This is an opportunity to see military vehicles and Cushmans all in one place. Lufkin, Tx. This is a member’s event and will not be on the TCC Calendar of Events.

Barry’s shop in Lufkin.
Poster of the Event

ADDITIONS TO THE MILITARY SHOW! We has several Military groups talking of using our shop for a meet up. As the word got around, we were asked to include Cushman Scooters. Willys/Jeeps, and Swao shop. It is hard to say no to such a fun group of vehicles. So, here is a new Poster for the Show!
Barry’s Jeep Shop
2107 North John Redditt Dr.
Lufkin, Texas 75904
Cell 936 240 6965
THE DATE IS MARCH 15, 2025 a SATURDAY.
To be clear, this is my Hobby Shop. I do not sell anything.
We have the room for several hundred 10x 30 ft spaces FREE!
We ask that you do RSVP as soon as possible. This will help us to plan. We will have food trucks, live music, Swap Shop and free parking. We are right on the West Loop. Our building has a giant Willys/Jeep grill painted on it. It is hard to miss.
I am on Face Book. Barry Ogletree
I also have a Photo Sharig site:
http://www.texasflatfenders.smugmug.com
This is our first attempt at a large event, and would love to have it for years to come.
Friday night very secure parking. Razor and Hurricane.
Here are some informational sheets.
Regards Barry and Karen Ogletree, TCC #3100.

(You can download this. It is in jpg and then you can print it.)
One of Barry’s treasures
This WW2 Scooter has 2 parachutes plus a rifle in a scabbard.

Aransas Pass Nov. 2024

Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024
Tonight the Cushman group went to COASTERS restaurant for our Early Bird dinner. The fresh seafood and salads were delicious. Enjoying the good company and excellent food was Don & Ann Reed, Richard Kesselus, Jane & James Press, Jack & Emma Miller, and Tommy & Debi Goode .

Red Fish Willie’s has become Coasters

Friday, Nov 15, 2024

From Jane Press on Facebook

Tommy Goode, Richard Kesselus, Jerry Krenek and Diane Hybner, Tom Roddy, James and Jane Press, Jack and Emma Miller, Howard (?), Don and Ann Reed. Photos by Debi Goode

Sat. Nov. 16, 2024

Today’s ride went from Aransas Pass to the Ferry into Port Aransas; to Bob Hall Pier in Corpus Christi. We drove over the Big bridge to the USS LEXINGTON for a photo op. After a short rest, we continued onto Annaville TX where we drove through the community. Then on to Portland for our traditional ice cream stop. Then on to Aransas Pass to complete our 109.1 mile ride! A great time was had by all. Thanks to Richard Kesselus for leading the Friday ride. And to Tommy Goode and Tom Roddy for leading Saturday’s ride. Thanks to Jerry Krenek and Diane Hybner for driving chase both days.

Thanks to Debi Goode for pictures and commentary.

NEW EVENT NOV 15, 2024

Aransas Pass will be the site of a ride Nov. 15-16, 2024.

Richard Kesselus is leading a group to ride and eat in the Corpus Christi/Aransas Pass area. This has been a favorite in the past and the MicroTel hotel will be the location.

2023 Nov group on Ocean Drive

Please check Calendar of Events for the final plans. Richard Kesselus has stepped in to replace the Big Bend Ride that Don Henry had suggested. Richard’s phone is (737) 278-0903.