Guests
Jim Meyer, AMBUCS Central Plains District Governor
Dave Miller, District Ambility Chair
AMTryke recipient Colton Horsch with his parents Rick & Jean Horsch
Geri Beatty, Physical Therapist from Clearwater Schools
Steve Stowers, Salty Dawgs Young Marines Our guest speaker
Tuit Report
Darren Wicks gave the Tuit Report.
He was at Juco game on Tues. and Terry Brigman did not ask about it;
Neither did Al Stecker or Brad Thompson at Allies.
He saw Dan Power 4 times who did not ask about the TUIT (suggested putting this on the fine list as Dan was not there).
Mr TUIT went to Pat Fallon.
Program:
Jim Meyer, AMBUCS District Governor was introduced along with Dave Miller, District Ambility Chair. The Ambility chair oversees AMBUCS work with ramps, recycling, automated doors, Amtrykes, the Demo Trailer and our other charitable activities.
Colton Horsch received his Amtryke, with his parents Jean & Rick and therapist Geri Beatty helping.
Randy Henderson, introduced Steve Stowers of the Hutchinson Police Department, and Executive Director of the Salty Dawgs Young Marine unit in Hutchinson. There are local Young Marines chapters throughout the U.S. This unit is an offshoot of the Wichita Chapter. They stress youth leadership for both boys and girls from age 8 through high school. They are not recruiting for the Marine Corps. They are sponsored by the Marine Corps League, and organization of retired Marines. They are a 501(c)(3) not-profit organization. The Hutchinson News did a nice article on the Young Marines this week.
The main purpose of Young Marines is to lower drug use among youth. They establish discipline and structure for the kids involved. Activities include, learning First Aide, Safety, Fire Safety, CPR, Drug Reduction courses, giving talks to other youth, physical exercise, etc. Target practice is provided for discipline, not for learning about warfare. Ribbons are provided for accomplishments. Ranks from the Marine Corps are used (Private, Private First Class, Gunnery Sergeant, etc.) There is a 13 week Boot Camp, including camping, marching and a fitness test and a bit of yelling.
Cost is $140 to join; this covers the $120 uniform cost and $20 annual fees. The National Young Marines, sponsor Houston Space Camps, Leadership training, overseas exchanges, Civil War history, etc. Weekly 2 hour meeting are at Grandview School.
More information is available at:
National organization at: http://www.youngmarines.com/
Hutchinson Chapter at: http://www.saltydawgyoungmarines.com
Steve Stowers’ e-mail: saltydawgym@yahoo,com; Call (620) 960-1213
Club Announcements
TECH Donation: The Membership approved $700 donation to TECH to support their Texas Holdem Tournament.
Scholarship for a Therapist: The membership approved Scholarship for Krista Harman.
AmTryke Approval: Membership approved an Amtryke for a 7 year old at Prairie Village.
Regional Convention Committees: Ward Davis circulated a sign up for committees for the AMBUCS Regional Convention Committees to be held in Hutchinson on Friday & Saturday, October 6 & 7. Workers are needed for the Big Hat; Publicity; Finances; Golf & Hospitality Committees.
Tee Shirt Booth sign-up: Eric Steinle announced that Tee Shirt schedules are being prepared. A sign up sheet was circulated so members could note their best times for work.
Member resignations: Bob Bush let us know that Lori Hopp, Shawn Titham, and Scott Horton have resigned their membership. We will be working on getting new members.
Program Chair resigns: JoAnn announced that We need a new Program Chair, as Lori Hopp had to resign. Are you interested?
Next Meeting February 24, 2006: Tee shirt training by the Tee shirt Committee.z
Fines:
XDavid Ross was fined for making the newsletter too long?
Really should have been fined for having the newsletter out late.
Now, there’s grist for a proper “Stupid Tax.”
50/50 Pot Winner
Newsletter Winner
50/50 Pot went to Steve Harmon
Amount not reported.
Tom Hymers name was drawn for the Newsletter drawing
but he had left early, so no money!!!
His just deserts for fining the Newsletter Editor.
$65 Next Week
FUTURE MEETINGS
March 6 Ray Hammond, USD 308 Program Manager TBA
March 10 Tom Stanton is the program manager.