Newsletter – January 8, 2010 Weekly Meeting of the Hutchinson Ambucs:
Jim Seitnater, editor
Welcome Guests: No Guests this morning.
Sergeants: Sergeants Knipp and Randy Hendrickson fined Tim Davies for being late, which prompted Preston Clark to call out Sherriff Knipp for being late to the Community Service Meeting. After a short discussion Sherriff Knipp paid. He tried to fine Stan McGivirin for not mentioning Ambucs in his TV commercials who avoided the fine by cleverly stating that he was trying to get customers! At that point the Sherriffs resorted to Sports Trivia about recent bowl games resulting in a few bucks. They used the old pin check to collect some real dollars.
Tuit report: Jim Jacobs displayed a new purple tuit and quickly dumped the tuit between Brad Thompson and Bob Bush who debated possession. Obviously, Brad cared more for his tuit, so be sure to ask Brad how his child is enjoying the week..
Presidents Message: Scott Potucek and Doyle Ehling shared thank yours from various Head Start classes who received Christmas boxes from Ambucs. Scott announced that the Hutchinson Ambucs finished 9th in the nation with a successful Fall Roundup. Scott then acted as a facilitator for a discussion of the clubs t-shirt special project structure. The President asked the club to help Dennis Reiser with others taking ownership of the tasks involved during the NJCAA Basketball, Track and Bowl Game projects which raise needed funds for the club. Jay Pitzer stated that at least 6 people are needed to manage these projects similar to the Ice Cream Booth. Kathleen Kennedy, Jeffery Tolberg, Scott Potucek, and Tom Hymer volunteered to help Dennis and those already on the committee. Bob Bush offered to help with e-mail communication and Chuck Peterson suggested using the computer to help target tasks to those working on them. Jay Pitzer announced next years track event is scheduled for May 18-22nd. Eric Steinle asked the past chairman, Bob Bush and Jeff Brewer to meet with Dennis to help structure assignments. Terry Brigman suggested time limits for assignments to rotate responsibility and protect against lifetime assignments. President Potucek stated that we would discuss Community Services at next weeks meeting.
Don Grosshardt read a letter from Chance George a Buhler High School student who is part of a team whose business class project (Ice Creamery) has pledged 10% of their profits to Ambucs projects. A check for $67 was presented representing 10% of the profits to date.
Drawings: Brad Thompson won $24 in the 50/50 pot. Vern Powers was not in attendance to answer the newsletter drawing. Newsletter question for next weeks January 15th meeting is What place did the Hutchinson Ambucs take during Fall Roundup.