Weekly Meeting of the Hutchinson Ambucs: Tom Hymer, editor
Welcome Guests: We had seven, 7, VII, siete, fieben guests today:
o Ron Williams Hutch Net Wireless invited by Preston Clark
o Roy Showwalter retired Fire Fighter invited by Guy Gann
o Chet Martin – retired Fire Fighter invited by Guy Gann
o Jan Pruitt Kansas Farmers Service Assc. invited by Brad Thompson
o Philip Kicklighter visiting from South Carolina father of Jim Kicklighter
o Larry Cottrell Real Estate Appraisal invited by Randall Haltom
o Steve Eck HCC Basketball Coach todays program presenter
The Sergeants: Started their business with an enthusiastic good morning exercise by leading multiple repetitions of that phrase until the roof was raised. Sgt. John Knipp fined himself for arriving late, which just goes to show you that no one, no matter how important is exempt from paying a late fee. Ward Davis was clocked by wannabe cop Sgt. John doing 105 mph on 30th Street and paid one dollar?! Is this the ultimate missed opportunity? Your innocent editor was fined for appearing like an obtuse judge at the Chamber After Hours event. Steve Harmon made a mistake and used a fake ID. Banker and factoid expert Pat Fallon was tested and knew the answer to the question who was the speaker at the Chamber Breakfast and other questions, however he had to pay anyway. Then much laughter ensued when Bush and Fallon challenged the authority of the Sergeant. Doug Foss bought a fine and announced he has been blessed that a lesion on his head was removed and found to be non-cancerous.
The Round Tuit: Second Tuit keeper Dean Brigman is still absent after 3 weeks. However original Tuit keeper Geoff Tolbert delivered his report after two weeks of toting the thing. He didnt have much luck snagging Morton Salt co-worker Doug Foss. He just knew he saw Brenda Janda somewhere, but his memory was a little fuzzy and is now seeing Pat Fallon for remedial memory treatment. Morton Salt ordered some paper products from Sonoco therefore Potucek and Kicklighter were fined for Tuit oversight. Dane Power who has not darkened a Wal-Mart door for the past 19 months was fined for being there at 1:45am when Geoff was shopping. Then, after some deep thought, he gave the Tuit to Tom Hymer. Caution!
Club Announcements: President Scott swore in new member Doug Hoffman of Imperial Vending, Doug Foss sponsor. Congratulations to Hoffman and Foss, lets all be sure to help our new member to get acquainted by introducing ourselves to him. Scott again reminded the membership about Fall Branding and inviting guests to our weekly meetings. He expressed his appreciation and compliments for todays seven guests, a great turn-out. Scott announced he will be traveling to Wagner, OK for an Ambucs Regional Convention.
Christmas Party and Social: Jeff Brewer announced the evening of Wednesday December 9th at the Airport Steak House for our annual event. The menu will offer 10oz. filet, salmon, and chicken. December 2nd is an absolute deadline to make your reservations. This is a great opportunity to invite guests. More details and a sign-up sheet will be given at future meetings.
Amtryke Community Service in action: Community Service Committee member Doug Foss introduced Xavier Benson and his guardian Jesse Schaeffer. Xavier is 10 years and receives his second Amtryke today with the guidance of his therapist at Wesley Hospital in Wichita. Jesse has been a foster parent for Xavier for six months. He enjoys school and watching sports, especially basketball. Brad Thompson made some adjustments to fit the Amtryke for Xavier so he could take it for a spin.
Program: Program Manager Guy Gann introduced todays program Steve Eck HCC Basketball Coach. Growing up in nearby Haven and Hutchinson Eck began his coaching career by taking opportunities in smaller communities with a long range plan of returning to Hutchinson. Serving at Plainview, El Reno, OK, and Arkansas City prepared Eck for the head coaching position with the Blue Dragons. Although the roster is completely new for the Blue Dragons, Eck will have some familiarity with a couple of players. Guard Adonis Gantt and freshman Garrius Holloman played for Eck at Cowley and transferred to HCC for their sophomore seasons. However overall he has a young team of 11 first year players. Having some recruiting success and disappointments a key player has suffered a knee injury. Upcoming games at Seward and Garden City will be strong opponents. Good luck coach and thanks for an interesting program.
Drawings: New member Doug Hoffman won the 50/50 pot of $25. Kip Hildebrands name was drawn for the newsletter question, however he did know the question let alone the answer. The newsletter question for the next meeting is: How many first year players are on the Blue Dragons Mens Basketball team?
Future Programs:
Oct 30th Jeff Sutton of Daymon International Private Brands Big Hattersprogram