GUESTS
Louis Bruce, Warden of HCF and guest of Keith Schroeder.
Dont forget! October and November are AMBUCS Branding Time!
TUIT REPORT and fines
Yes, we have a report! Monte has returned with the circular pest.
(Um … The Publisher wants to know, was that the Full Monte?)
But first, Monte proudly announces the arrival of a new baby boy
on September 10. At 7 lbs. 6 oz., the baby is doing fine.
Now to the fines!
Rick Mitchell and Paul Brown were fined for not asking about the TUIT at the Chamber After Hours. Don Grossardt, Scott Horton and Bob Bush (because of Ann) were fined for not asking at another chamber event.
Monte bestowed the TUIT upon Rod Fry.
PROGRAM:
Keith Schroeder introduced our program, Louis Bruce, Warden of the Hutchinson Correctional Facility.
The facility is comprised of three locations; the Central Unit formerly known as the Reformatory, the East Unit on Halstead and the South Unit on Avenue G. HCF is the second largest employer in Reno County with 650 on staff and 1850 total workers in the units.
The warden started his corrections career at Lansing and was part of a reform movement within the corrections system. Considering that 95% of the inmates return to the street, it is important to provide them with the tools needed to avoid a return visit. Economics has a lot to do with recidivism. Inmates need educational programs, employment, adequate housing and a support system to continue on parole after release.
The institution provides numerous activities for the inmates to keep them occupied. This approach has shown positive results with a drop in the recidivism rate from 60% to 45%. The Kansas Correctional System is rated in the top ten of the nations prisons.
Club Announcements
BRANDING TIME: OCTOBER & NOVEMBER, 2005: Membership Chairman, Bob Bush, announced the contest for Branding Time. Two teams of AMBUCS will compete for bringing in the most new members. The winning team will be served steak and eggs by the losing team. The Blue and Red teams are comprised of the club membership and will earn points through attendance at club meetings, bringing guests and signing up new members.
Lets get to work!
FIRST READINGS: The Community Service Committee recommended that we make a general donation of $400.00 to Camp Hope. The committee further recommended that we provide an adaptive telephone for Michelle Bloom at a cost of $750.00.
NEXT MEETING, October 21: Randy Henderson is the program manager for October 21 – his guest will be Ron Gould, Assistant Director of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.
FINES
Sgt. Tom, commanding his usual respect, was primed for producing revenue. … So he started with month-old news.
Dave S. was fined for leaving early in the past. Lori H. was fined for putting waffle batter in the face of a customer. Pat F. was fined for missing training. Keith S. was fined for arriving after his guest. Scott H. and Terry B. were fined for being late to the meeting. Larry S. was fined for failing to show for golf. Jeff B. was fined for bumping the coffee girl. Jim K. was fined for illegal subs.
50/50 Pot Winner
Newsletter Winner
Dennis Reiser $20.00
No Newsletter $25.00 next meeting
FUTURE MEETINGS
October 21: Randy Henderson is Program Manager, hosting
Ron Gould, Assistant Director of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.
October 28: Scott Horton is Program Manager, hosting
Chad Wintz, Head Basketball Coach at HCC.
November 4: Lori Hopp is Program Manager, hosting
Steve Lehmann of Reno Valley Middle School
If you have ideas for programs you would like to see, please contact
Lori Hopp … e-mail >> lhopp@good-sam.com or phone – 663-1189.