Greenbelt Reel Lawnmower Society Precision Drill Team

2008 Greenbelt Labor Day Festival Parade Winners:
1st in Community
Most Humorous
Best in Parade
Official Press Release

GRLSPDT invites you to mow with them and consider the acoustical qualities of the push mower—enjoy the sounds of nature instead of a noisy gasoline engine! Kick gas!


Mowing team

Steve Brodd
Jim Cohen
Johanna Goderre
Martha Heil
Tom Jones
Kim Kash
Alan Turnbull
Karen Wallace

with major support from

Renee Mauroy
Thomas McKenzie

Press coverage in

The Sentinel
Greenbelt News Review (last page)


FAQ

Where can I get my reel mower sharpened?
Strosniders Hardware in Bethesda has a skilled sharpening service.

Where can I get a reel mower?
Almost any home & garden store sells push mowers, and you may be able to get one from your local Freecycle group. Greenbelt Freecycle

How do I use one?
Just push! Wear appropriate safety gear, including closed-toe shoes.


Presskit Photos and Captions

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The Greenbelt Reel Lawnmower Society Precision Drill Team presents their routine for the parade judges at the 2008 Labor Day Festival on September 1. Team members are (front row) Alan Turnbull, Tom Jones, Steve Brodd, and Jim Cohen; (back row) Martha Heil, Karen Wallace, Johanna Goderre, and Kim Kash. Photo by Thomas McKenzie.
The Greenbelt Reel Lawnmower Society Precision Drill Team won Best in Parade at the 2008 Labor Day Festival. Letters on the mowers spell “KICK GAS” as part of their message to promote environmentally friendly reel mowers over gasoline. Team members are Jim Cohen, Kim Kash, Steve Brodd, Johanna Goderre, Tom Jones, Vanessa and Renee Mauroy, Karen Wallace, Thomas McKenzie, Alan Turnbull, and Martha Heil. Photo by Thomas McKenzie.
The Greenbelt Reel Lawnmower Society Precision Drill Team with three trophies at the 2008 Labor Day Festival: Best in Parade, Most Humorous, and 1st Community. Signs spell “KICK GAS” as part of their message to promote environmentally friendly mowers over gasoline. Shown are (back row) Tom Jones, Kim Kash, Karen Wallace, Alan Turnbull, (front row) Jim Cohen, Steve Brodd, Renee Mauroy, and Johanna Goderre. Not shown is team member Martha Heil. Photo by Thomas McKenzie.

More questions?

Write to tjones@spril.com.