GUESTS
Clayton Bush, Kent Harris, Melody Fisher, Greg Hoskinson, Barb McNichols, Bob Briscoe, and Mike Bornholdt.
TUIT REPORT
Pat Fallon took the tuit to Prescott, Arizona, where he had the tattoo removed. However, because the tuit was out of town, Pat paid an extra fine to make up for not collecting from all us suckers. In light of the recent vandalism, and being concerned for the tuit’s well-being, Pat passed it on to Sheriff Randy Henderson.
PROGRAM:
Scott Horton introduced Albert “Sonny” Beach, from Arkansas City.
Rather than making any kind of speech or presentation, Sonny spoke briefly of his life history, and then answered questions. He was born on a Dairy Farm nearly 75 years ago. He was not born with a handicap; he just doesn’t have any legs, and only one arm.
Sonny believes you are not handicapped unless you think you are. His life has been proof of this, as he started driving farm equipment at the age of 9, and continues operating large equipment to this day. He says he never found anything he couldn’t do, including running a rural trash route for 15 years, hauled dead animals for 20 years, and worked for GE for 26 and a half years. Sonny was the first handicapped person hired at that GE plant, and proved to be a harder worker than almost everyone.
Since he never had legs, he never missed them. Although he has tried prosthetics, he never liked them. He did like being able to grab hot metal while welding, but the artificial arm was uncomfortable.
His brother-in-law was a great encouragement, and partner in many businesses. They tried to start a trucking business, but the ICC didn’t think he could handle a big rig. During his college days, he designed and built a three-wheel cart, which he used until just recently. During one vacation, their car broke down, and Sonny decided to go see his brother-in-law while he was working on the car. It was 5 miles from their Motel to the shop, down hill. The speed limit was 35, and Sonny guesses he was doing 45 or better as he passed cars on his way into town. He wasn’t worried about his safety on the road; he just didn’t know how he was going to get stopped since there were no brakes on the cart.
Sonny has been married to his second wife for 25 years, and has raised 6 kids. She recently made him buy a Little Rascal Electric Cart, which he says will be his ruination. While it is true that he has slowed down a little, he still only knows how to work, all day everyday.
Club Announcements
Ice Cream Committee Meeting: April 16, 6:15 AM
Elections: Vicki Fultz presented her slate of officers for this next year. After much discussion, and one correction, a motion was finally made by someone, and seconded by someone else, to approve the officer slate as presented. In one of the closest votes in the history of the Hutchinson Ambucs, the motion passed, in spite of many votes being disallowed due to hanging chads.
Membership: Greg West says many members are forgetting to sign in when attending breakfast, which is cheating your team out of valuable points. Speaking of the Contest, Fultz is kicking Steinle’s tail. However, Eric says his team has their opponent right where they want them, on top. You will have to check with Eric to find out exactly what he meant by that. Keep up the good work, bringing the guests and new members in.
T-Shirt Report: Bob Bush says today was the last chance for buying back your own mistakes. They are still counting small bills, so no report on profit yet.
Big Hat: Stan Macgirvin presented a star to Duke Wiggins for his Big Hat for recruiting Chris Johnson.
Lost and Found: The March 26th meeting, there was an envelope left on a table, which contained papers for the Community Service Committee. If you picked this up, please bring it to the next meeting.
More Membership: Long-time member Mark Becker was thanked for visiting a second time, and presented with a mug. Good thing we have enough mugs, huh Jay Pitzer?
FINES COLLECTED
Brad Thompson & Stan Macgirvin’s Excellent Toilet Adventure – These twin sons from different mothers began by failing to collect on an IOU from our President-Elect. Rod Fry skipped a committee meeting, and apparently Brad wants to write the newsletter. If he fines Dwight Fergusonagain, he just might have to. Greg West had a guest beat him to the meeting, but Guy Gann paid the fine for him. Several members made funeral arrangements on the spot, claiming they now had seen everything, and were ready to go. Cheryl Goodell was talking on her phone during introductions, but Nancy paid for her. Amy Craig was fined for not doing a darn thing, and no one would pay for her. Bob Bush got it for setting off the T-shirt Warehouse Alarm, and Randall Haltom and Jason Jones paid for being late. The far corner of the room paid several fines, but I have no idea why, since the Sergeant doesn’t speak very loudly, and had lost control of most of the room by then. They announced a pin and card tax, but I don’t think they actually made the rounds. Mark Becker was fined in advance of next week, when he won’t be fined, and Rod Fry was fined for a guest who did not make an appearance.
Purchased Fines – Sharla Meisenheimer says Tee It Up For Charity. April 19 at the Highlands, $85 per person, bring a team of 4, or be matched up that day, and help support any one of the ten Charities. Jessica Sadowsky thanked Vern Powers for MC’ing the Women’s Show last Saturday at the Fairgrounds.
50/50 Pot Winner
Newsletter Winner
Bob Norris claimed the $42,
. . .
and refused to share with anyone.
Dale Smyres failed to claim the
$60, by refusing to get out of
bed in time to come see us.
$65.00 to the lucky winner next week!
NEXT MEETING
April 09: Randall Haltom is one excited Program Manager.
He has arranged for a special guest — a Hutchinson area native whom the major communications networks have had trouble booking … and keeping on their schedules. Randall says, “This should be a good program for bringing guests and introducing them to The Hutchinson Chapter of AMBUCS.”
She is Katrina Gier-Lewison the Blackhawk helicopter pilot whose parents have been sharing her letters home from Iraq for the past year. Those letters have appeared over the past year in the Hutch News. She is home this weekend, visiting her parents.
Well, not wanting to steal Randall’s fire or Katrina’s, we’ll just leave it at; be sure to be present and to bring a guest. This promises to be a very good and popular program.
FUTURE MEETINGS
April 16: Debbie Cowl is Program Manager. ………………. Program T.B.A.
April 23: Darren Wicks is Program Manager. ……………… Program T.B.A.
April 30: Big Hatters In charge ………………………………… Program T.B.A.
If you have ideas for programs you would like to see, please contact
JoAnn Williams … e-mail – joann@techinc.org or phone – 663-2216.