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Message from the Parade Product Coordinator Tom
Froehlich
Hi All, I just
wanted everyone to know that I've decided to
withdraw my nomination as Product Coordinator.
Some recent family related issues need my
immediate attention and will not allow me to
fully devote the time needed to continue as
Product Coordinator. I would like to thank
everyone who has helped me on the Product crew
and those who have supported me at election
time. I'd like to ask everyone who has
supported me to please show the same support to
Jamie "Lumpy" Potempa who has been my
assistant and is now on the ballot running for
my former position. He is familiar with what it
takes to get the job done and is ready to step
up. I'll still be around helping out when I can
and again thanks to all for your help and
support. Tom Froehlich
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Message from Product Coordinator Nominee Tomada
Conley
My name is Tomada,
I'm fifty years
old, I'm married to Barry (Big Red), I have 2
children, my daughter is 29 years old and my son
is 23 years old & our family dog is Rider
and he's 8 years old. We live in Justice,
not far from the Parade warehouse. I have
been employed as the Office Manager at Ketler (a
local steel erector) for 8 years. We were
the owners of a tavern called Corner Joynt for
the last 3 years, we just sold the business in
April 2005. Prior to the tavern I owned and
managed Mama Luigi's Restaurant in Bridgeview
for 8 years or maybe longer. I've been
selling TFT Products for the past 2 years as a
member.
In
the past Barry and I have help with benefits and
fund raisers for a lot of different
organizations/individuals and I want to add that
the results were good. A few examples
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In
a 2 month period I sold over $4000.00 in
product (Tee Shirts).
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In
one weekend I sold $1000.00 of raffle tickets.
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Last
year for TFT I sold over $4800.00 in product
in 3 weeks.
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This
year without owning a tavern I sold over
$4500.00 in product for TFT in about 2
months.
I could have sold more but Tommy
requested that the product be back at the
warehouse by the Friday after Thanksgiving.
(To get product inventoried and packed for the
day of the run)
These
are just a few of my accomplishments in the past
few years.
Now
I'd like to tell you why I think that I am the
best person for this position, and some of the
changes I would like to make, if the members
and the Board Members agree that they would be for
the betterment of the organization.
Reasons
I believe that I am qualified for this position.
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I
have been in management all of my life so my
communication skills are good and being in
management has thought me that you have to
depend on others to help you, so my delegating
skill have been perfected.
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I
have worked with inventory all of my working
years and I feel that those skills have been
perfected as well.
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My
organizational skills are awesome.
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When
I do something I do it with class and I
complete what I start.
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The
members that are currently on board selling
product and I will work well together for
the right reasons, THE KIDS, The Organization
and because it can be a lot of fun. It's
the feeling that you get in your heart when
you accomplish what you set out to do.
GET ER DONE!!!!
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I
have truly enjoyed selling product in the past
and as I said before I have done well.
Changes
I would like to introduce to the members and the
Board of Directors.
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We
should keep a running inventory of all
products.
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The
warehouse should have daytime hours and more
night time hours.
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Market
the product at all motorcycle dealers not just
the Harley dealers.
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Have
TFT Product Parties.
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My
ideas for reducing the amount of inventory
that we currently have on hand.
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Silent
auction for the product that is
collectible.
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For
every 2005 product that you purchase you
receive a ticket that would enter you into
a drawing to win some of the old
collectible product.
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Keep
selling at the mall and at the dealers as
they are currently doing.
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Send
out e-mails on a regular basis notifying
the members of product we still have on
hand.
Well
that's just a few of my ideas, so I hope with this
information about me you know that I'm the one
that will Get 'Er Done.
A
Message from Product Coordinator Nominee Jamie
"Lumpy" Potempa
Hi all you TFT members.
For all of you that don’t know me, my name is
Jamie "lumpy" Potempa. I have
been working on the Product Committee for 5
years, and for the last few I have been
Tom’s right hand man dealing with all your
product needs. What people don’t know is all
the behind the scenes stuff. I don’t
know if everyone, including my opponent, knows
the countless, thankless hours that go into this
job. I have put alot on hold because of the love
I have for the purpose of this organization, we
are all here for the same thing and it all comes
down to one thing making sure that no kid goes
without at Christmas.
Well enough about that here’s
a little about me. I am 30 years old, father of
2 boys by choice, not by birth. I am a local 597
union pipe fitter, this will be my last of 3
years as Cubmaster of cub scout pack 358 from
St.Christophers in Midlothian, I am a active
member of the Independent Party of Midlothian, I
am on the Village of Midlothian Safety
Committee, and I am also involved in something
with the Calumet Counsel of the Boy Scouts of
America, me being an Eagle Scout myself, it has
taught me to give back to the world what I got
out of it, great leadership skills. I know
that I can do the best job necessary to make
this organization that we all care so much about
shine. I know I have the support of my loved
ones, so all I hope for is your support when it
comes down to it, let's vote for the experienced
people to get the job done.
Thanks and ride safe and hard.
Jamie "LUMPY" Potempa TFT#750
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Thanks
from Charmaine Purchase
I just
wanted to drop you all a line and say a very big
thanks for helping John get us moved in to our new home
with everything happening around Christmas time.
All of you managed to help spare some time to help a
club member in need. Well, we are about settled
and since the move I have been in the hospital again. So
it has been a trying end of 2005 and a bit of a rush for
2006. Let's hope that this year will settle
down a bit as far as me being in and out of
hospitals. Like I said, thanks for coming out and
helping him get moved in, I really appreciated it
greatly. Now once I get put back together I might be
able to help once again? For all those who
didn't know in May, John and I dropped the bike and that
is why I haven't been around too much, I was
house bound most of the summer. Don't worry, the
bike didn't get hurt, just my $80,000.00 knee.
Could have got a new bike for that, gold plated too!!!
Well take care all and hope to be riding safe soon same
to all of you.
TFT
Parade Merchandise on eBay
TFT
Parade merchandise is now available in the new Chicagoland
TFT Parade Store at eBay. This is an experiment
from the Product/Collectible Committees which may be
expanded if it proves to be successful, or removed if
not. Parade shirts, jackets, ornaments, pins and
more are available and easy to get and pay for by credit
card. Go directly to the Chicago TFT
Parade Store by clicking here; http://stores.ebay.com/Chicagoland-Toys-For-Tots .
Last
Chance for Raffle Tickets
The
drawing for the big TFT Parade Sturgis Vacation Raffle
will be this weekend at the SuperCycle Expo at McCormick
Place. Remaining tickets will be available at the
Expo, and the drawing will be this Sunday afternoon.
Look for the TFT Parade booth near the stage, to
get your Parade merchandise and raffle tickets.
The second
big raffle drawing is for the 2006 Harley-Davidson and
will be on Saturday, March 18 at Oak Lawn
Harley-Davidson. Tickets are only $5 each, and may
be obtained at the SuperCycle Expo at McCormick Place,
where the beautiful 2006 Harley-Davidson Street Glide
will be on display, or at Oak Lawn Harley-Davidson the
morning of the drawing, or ordered by contacting the
Parade web site.
Volunteers
Needed at the TFT Parade Booths
The Chicago
TFT Motorcycle Parade will be represented at the
SuperCycle Expo at McCormick Place this weekend and the
International Motorcycle Show in Rosemont next weekend.
At the TFT Parade booths, there will be apparel,
collectibles, and raffle tickets for sale, as well as
membership flyers for distribution. If any members
would like to help at either or both of these shows,
please contact Mr. Robert Kuczera at 773-581-5658.
"The
World's Fastest Indian" Opens Friday
Burt
Munro was a motorcycle racer who turned an antique Indian
Scout into "The World's Fastest Indian."
Academy Award winner Sir Anthony Hopkins stars as the
motorcycle legend from New Zealand who at 68 years old
went to the Bonneville Salt Flats in 1967 and set a
speed record that still stands today. He wanted to
be the fastest in the world, but the odds were against
him and his forty year old machine. The films
thrilling cinematography make this one of the best
motorcycle movies ever made. Opens in Chicago
and Evanston this Friday. For more info about Burt
Munro go to http://www.worldsfastestindian.com/WFI.html
and see this exciting movie's
trailer at http://xtramsn.co.nz/entertainment/0,,12252-4677155-300,00.html .
Future
Meetings and Events
February 3
Friday Election
Meeting
Time to vote for the positions on the Parade Board of
Directors. All Parade Members are encouraged to attend.
Stempien VFW at 8 pm.
February 4&5 Weekend Chicago
Supercycle Show
300 vendors, cycle parts, leather, raffles, music, and more.
TFT Parade Sturgis Vacation Raffle drawing. Look for the TFT
Parade booth. For more info, click this http://www.supercycleshow.com/ .
February 10-12 Weekend
Cycle World International Motorcycle Show
Lots of people and the latest the industry has to offer.
With attendance of more than 500,000 enthusiasts and the latest in
motorcycling, this is the premier motorcycle show in North America.
For more information, visit www.motorcycleshows.com
. Look for The TFT Parade booth.
February 21
Tuesday Parade Board
of Directors Meeting
Parade HQ, Stempien VFW at 8 pm.
March 3-12 Bike Week in
Daytona Beach
Florida. Click http://www.daytonachamber.com/bwhome.html .
March 18 Saturday 2006
Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Raffle
The 2006 TFT Parade Motorcycle Raffle will be held at Oak Lawn
Harley-Davidson at 11040 South Cicero Avenue. Remaining tickets
will be sold that morning, with the drawing to take place at
approximately 1 pm. Tickets are only $5 each. http://harley-oaklawn.com/main.asp
March 21
Tuesday Parade
Board of Directors Meeting
Starts at 8 pm at the Stempien VFW.
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Many families ask about how to
obtain toys for their children. The thing to remember about obtaining
toys is that the Marines do not give toys directly to children or
families. They are not equipped to do that. The Marines and
The Chicago TFT Parade Organization give the toys to neighborhood groups
such as local churches, schools, hospitals, the DCFS, Catholic Charities,
The Community Chest and other similar organizations. Those looking for
toys must contact one of these groups to obtain toys.
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