Hutchinson Chapter of Ambucs:
Jim Seitnater, editor
Welcome Guests: Brad Thompson introduced his nephew Ryan. John Knipp introduced Jason Klamm, todays program and his dad Andy.
Sergeants:Sgt. Knipp asked for volunteers to help him, Tom Hymer volunteered and then the Sgt. started fining all others for not volunteering. Next he asked for a show of hands of all who attended the Chambers Annual Dinner Mtg. then fined those who attended but didnt visit the Ambuc booth,(that would be me). The Sgt. fined Bob Bush for his acting debut that night and then fined himself for not putting the banners up this morning and thanked Brad Thompson for covering him.
Tuit Report: Jeff Brewer fined Bob Bush, Steve Conard, Eric Steinle for e-mail violations and Rick Mitchell by association for sitting at their table. Jeff passed the tuit to our newest member John Dresher even though his badge went missing costing Big Hatters Jay and Duke a fine. It was reported that Larry Sloan was recuperating well from his knee replacement surgery. Then while Darren Wicks was busy doing club t-shirt business, Sgt. Knipp tried to fine him for an unpaid announcement to no avail as Darren wouldnt have it,50/50 successfully arguing that club business was exempt and asked the club to help with t-shirt inventory on Saturday, February 6th at 8am at the warehouse in One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning 514 North Main. Eric Stienle then bought a fine announcing the new name of his law firm Martindell Swearer Shaffer Ridenour LLP.
Presidents Message: Scott Potucek shared his report to the District Governor highlighting the following: 9 new members during Fall Branding and one since; the clubs booth at the Chamber Annual Dinner (he thanked Jay Pitzer for an excellent booth); The Proclamation from the City of Hutchinson on February 16th; over 100 attending the Steak Night; the successful NJCAA special t-shirt projects and 100% member retention. Eric Steinle launched the OSSS (Official Shift Sign-up Sheet) for the NJCAA t-shirt booth. Jay Pitzer announced that Steak Night II was moved to a Saturday night and is now April 24th.
Program: Jeff Brewer introduced Boy Scout Jason Klamm who gave a wonderful presentation of his Eagle Scout Project to rebuild the Lunar Base exhibit at the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center. Jason shared a copy of his project that was well written and then expertly answered the many questions from the club members. Jason told that his earlier experiences at the exhibit prompted a meeting with Brad Nuest of the Cosmosphere to share his ideas and plan to improve the exhibit for future users. Jason project budget is estimated at $700 although he anticipates extra costs already. Preston Clark donated $10 to the project and asked other members to join him. Over $300 was raised by club members to assist Jasons project.
Drawings: All the winnings were donated to Jasons project. Randall H did not know the answer to the newsletter question. The Ambassador Quarter inspired Pastor Conards interest in Zimbabwe. The Newsletter question for the next meeting on February 12th is What attraction will benefit from Jason Klamms Eagle Scout Project?
Future Program: Feb 12th the Prairie Independent Living Resources Center hosted by Scott Saylor Feb 19th – the ever popular Mystery Program, hosted by Darren Wicks Feb 26th Mike Frederickson, ESGR hosted by Tom Stanton