Weekly Newsletter of the Hutchinson Ambucs: Duke Wiggins, Editor
Welcome Guests: Randy Langford, Good Samaritan Village, guest of Jerry Dalton –
Randy is an Executive Director in training and will be working with Jerry and Brenda for several months. Marci Kauffman and Carter, her son. guests of Ward Davis. Marci is the Marketing Director at TECH and is bringing our program for today.
Sergeants Corner: Sgts Sloan and Hendrickson interrupted our breakfast to bring us the inside dirt on our members. However, Sgt Sloan spent the first 5 minutes explaining why he had no dirt to bring, since President Scott forgot to advise that he was in charge this morning. Scott paid his fine, and Larry should have paid one as a whining tax. Doug Foss reported that his newest member, Doug Hoffman, now had his badge, but still was not getting his newsletter. That created fines for Duke W (newsletter editor), Bob B (webmaster), and President Scott, as they all quickly pointed fingers at each other when asked to produce Dougs missing paperwork. Fortunately, the paperwork has been found, and Doug will receive his newsletter by 3-mail this week. Then Bob B, Rick M, and Eric S were discovered trying to be diligent AMBUCS by entering the date of our Christmas Party in their digital planners. All 3 were assessed a cell tax, proving that you dont have to have a cell or have it go off to get hit with this tax. Gadget keepers beware!! Small business owner Mark Treaster has been liberally advertising his carpet cleaning services on both radio and TV, thus paying a $2 fine for not mentioning AMBUCS in either ad.
The Round Tuit: Randall Haltom carried the Tuit last week, Desperate for fine material , he asked several questions about the members fondness for Mr/Ms Tuit. The responses ranged from I really dont care to I would pay you $5 to lose the *&%$ thing. Having sensed that the Tuit had his/her feelings hurt, he fined everyone who did not inquire about Mr/Ms Tuit during the week. Since only 2 members cared enough to inquire, everyone else paid a fine. Preston Clark took it upon himself to inquire on his own, and Doug Hoffman indicated he had prayed about it all week. It was agreed that anyone who cared that much needed about a piece of iron needed to get a new life. So guess who ended up with the TUIT Mr. Doug Hoffman. Have a blessed week Doug.
Club Announcements:
Christmas Party and Social: Jeff Brewer started the circulation of a sign-up sheet for a Christmas social on Wednesday December 9th at the Airport Steak House. Social time begins at 6:00pm, dinner served at 7:00pm. Adult beverages available at the restaurant on your own tab. Other beverages, coffee, tea, soda, water are provided. Cost is $24 per person payable that evening. The menu will offer 10oz. filet, salmon, and chicken. December 2nd is an absolute deadline to make your reservations. Please note reservations are guaranteed, so if you dont show, you will be billed.
Board Meeting: Friday, Nov 13th @ 6:10AM
Downtown Christmas Lights: Monday. Nov 16th at 6:00PM Meet at Avenue A Park should be done by 7:00
Program: Marci Kauffman, Marketing Director at TECH, Inc. brought us up to date on their various projects. Uncorked for TECH was considered a success. All tickets were sold and $12,000 was raised. The next big fundraiser is the Holiday Festival scheduled for Nov 20th and 21st. Since the Grand Prairie was not available, this years festival will be back at the fairgrounds at Cottonwood Courts. This is TECHs biggest fundraiser, usually raising $40,000 to $45,000 annually. Invitations are already in the mail and responses have been rolling in. so make your reservation quickly. If you did not receive an invitation, contact Marci at 663-1596. The fundraising projects and contributions from groups like the AMBUCS are extremely important this year. As everyone is aware, the state has cut the funding of special needs programs and with the governors recent announcement, more cuts are expected. Since a large part of TECHs budget covers staff positions, they have already cut a number of positions, filling those duties by distributing them among remaining staff members. The Early Education program is facing serious budget cuts, making this program at risk for continuation. If you would like to help by writing letters or making calls, contact Marci or Brenda Maxey..
Drawings: The 50/50 pot was won by Doyle Ehling, who donated the $24 to TECH. Don Gs name was drawn for the Newsletter Question. Alas, he had no idea.
Newsletter Question: What is the date and location of the AMBUCS Christmas Party?
Future Programs:
November 13th Mary Hemming of the Fox Theatre Dean Brigman, Prog. Mgr.
November 20th Mike Galloway Kids Hunger Jim Kicklighter, Prog. Mgr.
November 27th No meeting day after Thanksgiving
December 4th Mike Fredericksen ESGR Thomas Stanton, Prog. Mgr.
December 11th Fill bags for Head Start
December 18th Guy Gann, Prog. Mgr.