Lunker Catfish Tournament
May 18 & 19
Only those entered in tournament will be allowed to fish. This is a fund raiser for SBEA.
Your chance to catch the “BIG” one and take 1st place has just gotten better. Grab your fishing poles and don’t worry about bait, our lake store can accommodate all your needs for this tournament. Once the fish for this tournament have been stocked in the lake there will be no fishing until the tournament starts at 8 a.m. on May 18. Only those that have paid to enter the tournament will be allowed to fish until the tournament is over. This is a 24-hour tournament; registration starts at 7 a.m. on May 18 and the tournament starts at 8 a.m. May 19 weigh in time is at 8 a.m. sharp; however, you may weigh in anytime during the tournament if you do not want to stay the whole time. You may pre-register at the lake store before May 18 or the day of the event. Pre-register by May 16 to be entered in a drawing for a Zebco 606 Spin Cast rod & reel combo. The lake will be stocked with “BIG” channel cat for this tournament. There will be 3 cash prizes for the three largest creel of 4 catfish; 1st place, ($250), 2nd place ($150) and 3rd place ($100) and then $100 if you want to enter the contest for largest catfish caught for an additional $5.00 entry fee. All rules of the lake must be followed with no gold fish allowed for bait and 2 poles per fisherman. No buddy system will be allowed, you must catch your own fish and they must be kept on your own stringer or in your own basket and kept in the water. Vehicles will be subject to inspection. Contestants will be supplied with an armband and rods used in the tournament will be tagged. Tournament ends promptly at 8 a.m. on May 19. If you do not present your fish by that time, you will be disqualified, so be sure to be on time. For your convenience the bait shop will be open until 10 p.m. and will have hot dog meals for sale on May 18. The lake will be closed for fishing to everyone who is not a contestant in the tournament, but members can still come out to the lake store. Camping will be allowed for those in the tournament on May 18.
Kid’s Fishing Day
Fun For Kids
June 15, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Bring the kids to come out and enjoy the lake and the thrill of catching a fish. We will stock the kid’ss pond with fish especially for this day. Prizes will be given away that day for the kids. Free hotdog, chips and pop will be provided for participating kids. Concessions will also be available. This is a chance to see what a great facility you have at SBEA. The SBEA lake is located at 4226 S. Gold. Members can save 10% off all kids fishing items after the fishing event. This is a great time to check out our tangle free kid’s fishing rods. Meet in front of bait store.
Bowling Night
Free Cosmic Bowling
July 13, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SBEA members may bowl free at Seneca Bowling Alley with their current 2023 SBEA membership card (includes shoe rental). You must show your card at the table set up inside the door to bowl free. This event is for you and your immediate family only. You can bowl as long as you want as long as there is no one waiting to play.
Water Park Day
SBEA Day At Rock River Rapids
Saturday, July 27, 1900 E James St, Derby
Join SBEA in a day splashing, soaking, sliding and sunning yourself as you enjoy the lazy river, lap pool, zero-depth pool at Rock River Rapids. Tickets will be sold in advance in all SBEA stores and will only be good for SBEA Rock River Rapids Day on July 27, 2024. Pay $4.50 for adult and $4.00 for seniors (60+) & youth (3-17), children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult age 16 or older to enter facility. Tickets on sale in all SBEA stores, Rock River Rapids is open 12:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Regular prices are $10.00 for adult.
Are You Ready
Designer Purse Bingo Night
August 3, 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
SBEA Lake Pavilion, 4226 S Gold
Designer Purse Bingo event. Saturday, Aug, 3, 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Enjoy a fabulous night for a chance to win name-brand designer purses with 10 games of bingo. Tickets are $25.00 in advance and $40 at the door, which include admission, appetizers, and 20 game cards (2 per game). Buy your tickets in advance and be entered into a raffle to be given away at the end of the night. You may purchase 2 additional Bingo cards for each game upon arrival to the SBEA Designer Purse Bingo for $3.00 per card, limit of 2 cards per game per member. Doors will open at 4:00 p.m. and games will begin at 4:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale June 5 in all SBEA stores.
¨ One winner per game
¨ Bring your own adult beverages, if you would like!
¨ Must be 12 years old and older to play. Every person, regardless of age, must purchase the $25/$40ticket to enter.
¨ Infants and young children are not allowed.
¨ 50/50 cash pot will be available during the games and winner selected at the end.
¨ Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Coach and other Brands
Lunker Catfish Tournament – August 24 – 25. Entry fee is $25.00 and $5.00 if you want to enter for the largest catfish caught. Once the fish for this tournament have been stocked on the Aug. 23, there will be no fishing until the tournament starts on Aug. 24 for those entered in the tournament.
Sporting Clay Shoot – Oct. 5, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Michael Murphy & Sons Sporting Clays Range as we see who the best of the best is. Cost for members is $35 per shooter if registered by Sept. 20, $40 per shooter thereafter and for nonmembers. (Includes 50 targets, lunch and a ticket for some great prizes to be given away). Registration forms will be available in May.
Christmas Extravaganza Sale – Nov. 23, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. A 1-day sale at the Machinist Union Building, 3830 S Meridian Ave. All payroll deductions done at the sale will be counted as December payroll deductions.
Pizza With Santa – Santa Claus is inviting you to have pizza with him December 7, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., SBEA Pavilion. Tickets will be $3.50 (age 1-12) and $4.50 (13 & up).
More events to come as details are finalized. Watch your Spirit Boeing Today newsletter and SBEA web page at www.beatoday.com for further information.
Riverfest Buttons
Yes, We Have Wichita Riverfest Buttons!
Riverfest is May 31 – June 8, the buttons are $19.00 (reg. $20.00) adult members, $9.50 ($10.00) kids. See SBEA stores for availability. Buttons will be available beginning May 6, while supplies last.
Do You Have Your 2024 Membership Card Yet?
The 2024 membership cards are at the main store in plant II for you to pick up. Members can request to pick up their cards at any of the SBEA stores by calling 526-2111 or 522-2996. Second shift members please let us know if you would like to pick your card up at the office or lake store.
Spirit/Boeing Today Newsletter
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Sign up today and stay tuned in with the latest news, updates and special offers delivered to your inbox. Once a month we will email you your Spirit/Boeing Today Newsletter. You’ll be the first to know about new merchant discounts, and special offers and we’ll also keep you up to date with social activities, news, happenings and other nifty stuff. No one likes spam, so if we mail out more than once a month, we promise to have a really good reason. Check out 3 ways we have for you to sign up, 1) visit our website at www.beatoday.com, 2) email Stephanie at steph@beatoday.com, 3) sign up at any SBEA store. For those that want a copy mailed to your home we will be glad to print it and mail it to your home, at a cost of $10.00 a year.
Don’t lose out! This is a reminder to all members that have an affiliate membership, open membership or extended membership. You now have to pay for a full year membership at time of purchase (January 1 and ends December 31). We encourage you to purchase your membership in January as we will not prorate memberships dues per month. All memberships will expire on December 31. Example: if you purchase your membership in June, you will still have to pay for a full year. So, purchase your membership in January and enjoy all the events SBEA puts on throughout the year. Please feel free to contact Missy at 522-2996 if you have any questions.
Help Wanted
We currently are looking to fill a permanent part time sales clerk for SBEA. The hours will vary depending on seasons. Some benefits available.
Please stop into SBEA office, Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. to fill out an application. 4226 S Gold, Wichita, Ks 67217.