Phil s Trick or Trot Saturday, October 28 th 2017 at Gobbler s Knob Registration Time/Check in: Noon 5K Start Time: 1 p.m. 2.2K Fun Walk Start Time: 1:15 p.m. Rain or Shine Age Categories: 14 and Younger 15-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+ Early Registration Fee: $20 Registration Fee after 10/17/16: $25 T-Shirts are not guaranteed if participant registers after 10/17/2017. Awards Overall top 3 male/female finishers and in each age group will receive awards. Course Information: The race and fun walk will begin at Gobbler s Knob 1548 Woodland Ave Punxsutawney, PA 15767. The course will include the grounds around the Knob, the Gobbler s Knob Trail, a portion of Woodland Ave Ext, and Pine Tree Road. The course will be distinctly marked. The race will finish with running the trek to the Knob Stage. Additional course details will be announced at a later date. Participant Costume Contest Participants are encouraged to dress up in costumes but are not required. Costume Contest Rules Participants must remain in their costume for the race if they choose to participate in the competition. If you dress in a costume, you must be able to run/walk in the race safely. Costumes must be appropriate. If they are inappropriate, vulgar, etc. you will be asked to leave. Your costume will be judged at check in. All costume contest participants must arrive at 11:45 a.m. for costume judging and check in. The contest categories are: Best Duo or Group, Scariest, Cutest/Prettiest, Funniest, and Most Original/ Creative. Click here to register! Trivia Question The first 3 people to answer correctly will win a Phil Bead Necklace! Thank you all those that participated in the Online Scavenger Hunt! The Groundhog Club is on Make sure to follow us on Instagram punxsyphil Question: Who is the Big Chill? Submit your answers to director@ghogclub.com
Page 2 of 5 Groundhog Day 2018 Save the Dates Yes you read that correctly. We are talking about Groundhog Day 2018. Get ready for a great year! We wanted to give you some Save the Dates for some of our events! Breakfast with Phil The Preliminary to Gobbler s Knob Got Talent Groundhog Day Celebration in Barclay Square The GHC Members Only Reception The Annual Groundhog Club Banquet Groundhog Day at Gobbler s Knob Cutting Edge Dueling Pianos The Groundhog Ball Sunday, January 28 th Sunday, January 28 th Thursday, February 1 st - Saturday, February 3 rd Thursday, February 1 st Thursday, February 1 st Friday, February 2 nd Friday, February 2 nd Saturday, February 3 rd We will also be planning a Groundhog Day Trivia Night, The Groundhog Grub Food Tour, Phantastic Phil Walking Tours, Phil 101, Weddings, Kids Corner, Musicians, Magicians, Groundhog Bingo, and much more! For more details about Groundhog Day 2018 visit www.groundhog.org. GHC Bucket List Give-a-way! GHC Member Bucket List Give-a-way The Inner Circle appreciates each and every member of the Groundhog Club! To show our appreciation, we are going to be doing a great give-a-way! Below is what will be included. All Tickets and Items are for the 2018 Groundhog Day Celebration! 1 Parking Pass for Gobbler s Knob 2 VIP Passes to the Inner Circle Section 2 Members Only Reception Tickets 2 Groundhog Ball Tickets 2 Annual Groundhog Banquet Tickets 2 Bucket List T-shirts One lucky GHC Member will be selected Monday, January 5 th 2018 The Rules for the Give-a-way are: Only members with up to date memberships will be entered to win. Only one winner will be selected. The package is non-transferable to other members. The winner and guest are responsible for their own lodging and transportation to Punxsutawney, PA. The Winner could be You!
Wine Festival Saturday, October 7 th 2017 Gobbler s Knob 1548 Woodland Ave Ext. First Session: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Second Session: 6 p.m. 9 p.m. Live Acoustic Music! Each Session will have an appearance by Punxsutawney Phil! Appetizers are included with the purchase of either ticket! Regular Ticket Price: $25 Designated Driver Ticket: $10 Tickets can be purchased on www.groundhog.org Attending Wineries: The Winery at Wilcox Laurel Mountain Vineyard Shadow Vineyard & Winery Bee Kind Winery Wapiti Ridge Wine Cellars Groundhog Winery Woody Lodge Winery Twisted Vine Winery Allegheny Wine Cellars Deer Creek Winery Black Dog Wine Company
5 th Annual Worldwide Adventures of Phil Photo Competition Who will the winners be? Where has Phil traveled all summer? It s almost time to find out! The Groundhog Club Inner Circle will determine the winners based on creativity, uniqueness, description, photo quality, and overall submission. There will be 3 categories; the top 3 pictures in each category chosen will be awarded prizes! The categories are: National, International, and Groundhog Club Member. The Groundhog Club Member is a category for members of the Groundhog Club only. This category will include both national and international pictures submitted by Groundhog Club Members. The deadline to submit entries is Oct. 2 nd 2017! 1 st Place: 2 Inner Circle Section Passes at Gobbler s Knob on Groundhog Day 2018 and a Gobbler s Knob Parking Pass 2 nd Place: Prizes TBA 3 rd Place: Prizes TBA What s that I hear? Wedding Bells? Schedule your Groundhog Day 2018 Wedding! Are you interested in getting married or renewing your vows on Groundhog Day 2018? Contact director@ghogclub.com about reserving a time. All renewals and weddings must be scheduled in advanced! Pictures from the 119 th Annual Picnic & Phil Phest Pictures must be submitted with a brief description and contact information. Please Submit pictures to director@ghogclub.com Good Luck to all those that enter the competition and thank you for participating! Italy France
Groundhog Day 2018 Sponsors The Groundhog Club 200 West Mahoning Suite 1 Punxsutawney, PA 15767 PHONE: (814) 618-5591 E-MAIL: director@ghogclub.com Gold S&T Bank ISDA Club Silver Rosebud Mining, Co. Platinum Punxsutawney Eagles Aerie #1231 Proform Powdered Metals Inc. Bronze Smith Hauling, Inc. The Medicine Shoppe We re on the Web! See us at: www.groundhog.org Chapter Newsletters Do you have a chapter update or newsletter? Share it with us! General R.D. Brown Memorials Burke & Sons, Inc. Dunkel Roofing Co., Inc. J.R. Resources Brackman Chevrolet Buick 3-H Abrasive Company, Inc. Miller Brothers Furniture Acme Machine & Welding Co. LLC Jefferson Machine Co. Punxsy Shop N Save Community First Bank D.E. Limited Family Partnership Dr. Nathan Stebbins Focus Accounting & Business Solutions, LLC Howard Hanna Allemang Realty Deeley Funeral Home, Inc. Kengersky Insurance Agency Management Services Cloe Lumber & Supply Co. The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club Inner Circle Bill Deeley, President Jeff Lundy, Vice President Jon Johnston, Chief Healthman Butch Philliber, Iceman John Griffiths, Co-Handler Ron Ploucha, Co-Handler Dan McGinley, Moonshine Pat Osikowicz, O-Zone Jason Grusky- Big Chill Butch Prushnok, Coal Front AJ Dereume, Rainmaker Dave Gigliotti, Thunder Conductor Jeff Grube, Sky Painter Tom Dunkel, Shingle Shaker