Guests
Kathy Petz, Executive Director H.C.C. Adult Education Center, our guest speaker
Tuit Report
Eric Steinle had the Tuit and Bob Bush did not ask about it during his email,
to which Bob answered a bit bitterly, something about not giving a damn about the TUIT?
Brad Thompson and Al Strecker did not ask about the TUIT in their emails.
Keith Schroeders Asst. DA did not ask about the Tuit, however Tom Stanton did ask.
Bill Longs son was in Allies and did not ask.
Steve Harmon neglected to ask during several emails,
and finally Jo Ann Williams did not tell TECHs Executive Director Brenda Maxey about the Tuit.
Eric gave the Tuit to Mark Clark.
Program:
Kathy Petz, Executive Director of the Hutchinson Community College Adult Basic Education Center, at 518 N. Washington presented the program.
They work with about 200 students per year. The GED, certification was established after WW II for solders that had gone to war and were unable to finish their high school education. Starting as a military program, it was extended to everyone about 10 years later. To obtain a GED, tests in the following 5 areas must be passed: Language Arts – Writing; Social Studies; Science; Language Arts – Reading; Mathematics. They work with many young folks that have made the decision to do the necessary work, or are doing it as a condition of their probation or parental requirements.
H.C.C.;s Adult Basic Education program is over 30 years old and has a high percentage of completion level. Those that complete their GED have a graduation ceremony each June.
Ms Petz told the story of one of their students, the wife of a minister in a small church. She had learned about the requirements of being a minister as a ministers wife. When her husband passed, she needed to find work. They were married early, so she had not gotten a high school diploma. She received her GED, went on to graduate from college and has become the pastor at a church in Oklahoma.
Another of their graduates is 22 years old, straightened out his life and now supports his wife and child. 90% of employers require at least a high school diploma from their employee applicants.
Ms Petz made an appeal for volunteers to help with the program. It is hard to find teachers. They have 2 full time teachers and several part time teachers. 80% of their funding comes from various grants. Their funding is based on Outcomes. Over 50% of their students complete the program. These are students that were not successful in their regular high schools.
High schools in Reno County do a great job and graduate 80% of their students. This still leaves many students each year that do not finish high school and thus have limited employment prospects. 30% to 40% have learning disabilities. Many have never left Reno County and may be in trouble with the law. There is an increasing demand for adult basic education in McPherson and Reno Counties. There they have students.
Club Announcements
Board Meeting: Board meeting next Friday, Feb 10 at 6:15 a.m.
Tee-Shirt Committee: There will be training for all members on T shirts during the Feb. 24th meeting.
BIG anniversary: Dr. LaVern Powers 59th Anniversary was on Feb. 1, and he has only a little work to finish training Aavon.
Next Meeting: February 10, 2006 Brenda Janda will host Lynn Kiker, Reno County Dept. of Aging.
Fines:
John Knipp was late.
Paul Brown, others on Publicity Committee and Jack Mace were fined because the newsletter editor, David Ross, forgot to get the newsletter out on time.
Bob Bush was fined as no sign up sheet was out the previous week and his membership committee did not cover this for him.
Scott Potucek provided a new gavel.
Steve Conard for sleeping through the meeting and Ward Davis for a problem with his vehicles
50/50 Pot Winner
Newsletter Winner
Dean Brigman
Pushed to next week
($55.00-next meeting)
FUTURE MEETINGS
February 17 Randy Henderson will host our speaker, Steve Stowers from the Young Marines.
Jim Meyer, District Governor and Dave Miller, National Ability Chair
will be present as well on February 17 for brief comments.
February 24 T-Shirt Committee will hold a training session as the program for the morning.
March 6 Lori Hopp will host Ray Hammond from USD 308.
March 10 Tom Stanton is the program manager.
If you have ideas for programs, please contact
Lori Hopp … e-mail >> lhopp@good-sam.com or phone – 663-1189.