HUTCHINSON AMBUCS
NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Duke Wiggins
GUESTS:
Shawn Streepe, guest of Scott Potucek; Jill Foss, guest of Doug; Cathy Hanks from the Hutchinson News; Marci Kauffman & Brenda Maxey from TECH, and Lucas Wondra with family and friends, all guests of the club.
FUN WITH THE SERGEANTS:
Sgt Knipp returned today, with no reasonable explanation of why he left us high & dry last week. He didnt even pay a buck for not showing up and actually insulted is stand-in for last week Brad T. Brad cant wait for Big Hat Friday on Friday the 31st. Mr. Knipp better show up well loaded, with funds, that is. Moving on, Eric S paid his normal fine for being late. President Al paid for being out of uniform at last months Regional Meeting in Salina. Rumor is he was headed for the golf course wearing the worlds ugliest hat. This newsletter editor was fined for having the wrong date on the website for last months meeting. This must be fixed by next week. Sheriff Henderson apparently sent the Sgt a text message on his nifty new Blackberry device (when the county doesnt pay for it, you get the very best) and not mentioning AMBUCS. Jeff B bought a fine to announce that Luminous Neon celebrated its 80th anniversary on Weds. When asked, he responded that he remembered nothing of that special day eighty years ago. Ward D bought a fine to remind everyone that Reins of Hope is having the annual fund-raising auction this Saturday at the Fairgrounds. He also (for the same $1) he sponsored a shadow for the day during Disability Supports Mentoring Days and encouraged others to join the effort next year.
TUIT:
Since Tom Hymer carried the TUIT for two weeks in a row, I decided to give him own section in todays newsletter. Pam Brooks bumped into Tom when he did not have the TUIT in his possession, so honest Tom coughed up his $1. He did not have the guts to flaunt the thing around his church last Sunday, probably because he knew we were laying in wait for him. Tom finally got rid of the thing by passing it on to Dave Shuler, at least keeping it within the same church.
AMTRYKE PRESENTATION:
As promised, Lucas Wondra received his AMTRYKE today. His parents, Korey and Leann, along with sister Alisha and brother Evan, shared in Lucass excitement. We will have pictures available on the web site. This was our first look at the new 20 version designed for teens and adults. This is what its all about!!
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Marci Kauffman and Brenda Maxey did a show & tell on the newly minted Hutchopoly game. The AMBUCS supported this fundraiser by purchasing the spots for Community Chest and Chance. The games will be available for sale to the public starting the week of Oct 20th for $25 each. Great idea for a Christmas gift for family and friends. Al reminded everyone that this is National AMTRYKE month. The club has presented 4 already this month with one more possibility by month end.
PRAYERS AND CONCERNS:
Continue to keep Dennis Reiser and family in you prayers. He and his siblings will be making a decision this week on what the next step will be in his fathers medical journey.
PROGRAM:
Mark Treaster introduced his friend and equipment repair man, Tom Clarke, who also happens to be the coach of the HHS girls basketball team. Tom coached the team for about 10 years, then took a leave of absence for several years concentrate on other areas in his life. When John Ontjes, who took over when Tom left, moved on to coach the HCC Lady Dragons, Tom took the opportunity to get back to his first love, teaching and coaching. This will be his second season back with HHS, and he expects his team to be competitive. Although short compared to competition, they are very quick and handle the ball well.
His philosophy is centered around a family approach, with every member looking to make their teammates better by sharing the opportunities as they arise. He teaches fundamentals and basic floor spacing, then wants his players to think for themselves and take advantage of opportunities as they arise. He sees sports as very me oriented today, as kids model themselves after the latest superstar. He has no superstars on his team, but girls that want to support each other for the good of the team. Their schedule begins in mid-November, so come out and watch the Salthawk girls this season.
DRAWINGS:
The 50/50 drawing went to Doc Power. $21 should by a nice meal before he and Avon go dancing.
The Question of the Day went begging again. Mark Treaster did not know the question, much less the answer.
QUESTION FOR THE WEEK
Well try again! Locate the AMTRYKE Demo Sites through our website Hint, use the link to National. Compared to tell the group the towns in which they are located.