Weekly Friday Meeting of the Hutchinson Ambucs: Tom Hymer, editor
Welcome Guests: Eric Steinle introduced his son Cole, a student at HMS7. Bob Bush introduced John ODay retired State Farm Agent. Jim Seitnator introduced John Deardoff Hutchinson City Manager. Doug Foss introduced second time guest Doug Hoffman of Imperial Vending.
First Sergeant at Arms John Knipp and Staff Sergeant Randy Hendrickson patrolled the room on a friendly money making mission. In an unusual display of enforcement First Sergeant fined his own Staff Sergeant for drinking coffee in an inappropriate manner. Then Seitnator was guilty of getting in the breakfast line ahead of his guest and boss John Deardoff. His dollar fine is minuscule compared to the loss of brownie points. Bob Bush was the next target however Curtis Mitchell jumped at the opportunity to pay for Bobs fine for, hmmm, lets see, being himself?
Double your Tuits and double your fun: Dean Brigman, care-giver of the duplicate Tuit, was absent this meeting. Geoff Tolbert, care-giver of the so-called original Tuit, enthusiastically announced he is going to carry the Tuit for another week. Wow, now thats the spirit. He feels he can snag co-worker Doug Foss a couple more times plus some other Ambucs. Fair warning.
Buy a fine Announcements:
Jim Seitnator Downtown Development Director put in a plug for the Downtown Antique Appraisal Fair at Memorial Hall Saturday October 17th. Similar to other appraisal shows, individuals can purchase a ticket and bring two items to be appraised. Professional appraisers will be at the event. Tickets will also be available if people just want to watch.
Jim also spoke of a related event, the Antiques and Collectibles Auction hosted by the Reno County Museum also on Saturday October 17th that begins at 4:00pm. This fund raiser offers many authentic de-accessioned museum artifacts and antiques, click the link for more information http://www.renocomuseum.org/media/ticket_flyer.pdf .
Curtis Mitchell announced that Promise Regional Medical Center is offering the Health & Wellness Expo 2009 at the State Fair Meadowlark Building also this Saturday October 17th 8:00am to 2:00pm. There is free admission to health screens, exhibits, and presentations by doctors and medical professionals.
Words from President Scott: Scott recognized Doug Foss, Jay Pitzer and Fred Conner for their membership recruitment. He awarded Doug with a star for his big hat. Doug has brought sixteen new members into the club. When it comes to inviting guests to visit our club Doug talks with them about the mission of the club and shares his passion for the way we help people with disabilities. He hopes that when they come to a club meeting that his guests will like what we do and will want to be a part of it.
Program: Our own Bob Bush presented todays program. He talked of a story that began over a year ago when the late Al Strecker proposed to Bob and other friends that they plan a golf vacation to the golf mecca of Scotland. As it happened Al unexpectedly passed away, but not before he had made all the plans and arrangements for the trip. In Als honor, they felt it would be his wish that they make the trip, which they did in May of this year. The group of eight players included club members Rick Mitchell, Bob himself, John ODay who was a guest at this meeting, and other friends. His Power Point presentation showed many of the photos that were taken as they visited several golf courses and resorts in the country over eight days. In general golf courses in Scotland are built in the links style with deep bunkers, uneven fairways, and thick difficult rough. The fairways tend to ascend a hillside then descend in returning to the club house. Electric carts are not used, players walk or use hand carts. The photos portrayed the beauty of the county side with sheep, ancient castles, hotels and the meticulous care of the golf courses. Bob talked about many other things in a very interesting program, but one point to note this was a 100% golf vacation, no shopping, no museums. Thanks for sharing your experiences
Drawings: Scott Saylor won the 50/50 pot of $25. Jay Pitzers name was drawn for the newsletter question, however he was not present. The newsletter question for the next meeting is What are two features of a link style golf course?
Future Programs:
Oct 23rd Steve Eck HCC Basketball coach and assistant coach Steve Freeburg Guy Gann program mgr. Oct 30th Big Hatters in charge