Weekly Meeting of the Hutchinson Ambucs: Tom Hymer, editor
Welcome Guests: Wesley Vaughn, Reno County Deputy Sherriff, today’s program presenter, invited by Thomas Stanton.
Sergeants: John Knipp and worthy assistant Randy Hendrickson fined Stan Macgirvin for an unknown offense and while at the same table they picked up a couple of extra bucks because Bob Bush and Brad Thompson were talking and not giving the sergeant their undivided attention and adoration. As usual Eric Steinle paid his late fee. The sergeants found a cure for Ward Daviss disgusting look, fining him really cheered him up. With elephant like memories the sergeants collected a dollar from Darrin Wicks for past offenses. Having exhausted all their material they resorted to the classic pin check for a few bucks.
Tuit report: There was no Tuit report because JoAnn Williams did not attend todays meeting.
President Scott and club announcements: Scott Potucek circulated a Wish List from T.E.C.H. that contained equipment and technological devices they need for their daily operations. Scott explained that this list will be reviewed to determine what action will be taken by our club.
T-Shirt Chairman Dennis Reiser reported on the progress on printing T-shirs for the 1st Annual Central Bank Salt City Bowl featuring the Hutchinson Community College Blue Dragons Vs. New Mexico Military Institute Broncos on December 5th at Gowans Stadium. Orders taken already have paid for the cost of logos and shirts so we will be assured of making a profit with tomorrows sales. This link has information on the game and time information – http://www.saltcitybowl.com/ .
Jeff Brewer reminded everyone about the Christmas Party and Social at 6pm Wednesday December 9th at the Airport Steak House. If you have not made your reservation you might be able to do so by calling Jeff today. Mostly Jeffs announcement was a reminder to bring your money on Wednesday, $24 per person.
Darrin Wicks presented to the club a request to review the requirements of rewarding scholarships to therapists. He is proposing that the community service committee make scholarship awards available to assistant physical therapists He cited an individual he deems worthy of consideration.
Doug Foss explained that a woman who is fighting cancer needs work and repairs for her house. The project would need to be completed by the end of December in order to qualify for $1400.00 to fund materials. A decision to proceed on this project awaits additional information.
Thomas Stanton spoke about the Toys for Tots program and noted that there has been a decline in donated toys. In order to bring in more toys donors will receive a special cookie December 5th at the Court House.
Program: Thomas Stanton introduced todays program presenter Wesley Vaughn who is deputy for the Reno County Sherriff Law Enforcement. Vaughn manages the Reno County sex offender program. At the present time there are about 220 people who as registered sex offenders in Reno County. Comparing this to Sedgwick where there are 550 registered sex offenders one can notice that Reno county has a greater percent of offenders based on population. One of the reasons for this disparity is the prison here in Hutchinson. Vaughn routinely makes home and on the job visits to the offenders to verify their whereabouts. This information is invaluable when used in locating missing children. Vaughn concluded his presentation by answering some questions that drug offenders are more likely to relapse than sex offenders.
Drawings: Ron Williams won the 50/50 pot of $21. Jim Shaws name was drawn for the newsletter question, however he was not present. The newsletter question for the next regular meeting on December 18th is: “Who is Wesley Vaughn?”
Future Programs:
Dec 11th – Fill bags for Head Start Dec 18th – Guy Gann, program manager