MEETING: Friday January 14, 2011 EDITOR Tom Hymer
WELCOME GUESTS: Randy Henderson introduced his guests and program presenters Deputy Mitch Harris and his spouse Renee, and Captain Wayne Baughman.
FUN & FUND RAISING SERGEANTS: Consider the violators, Jeff Roberson, Tim Davies, Steve Harman, and Don Grossardt who sneak out of the meeting after eating breakfast. They probably thought they were victims, but they paid anyway. Rarely fined people Tony Powers and Reta Campbell were assessed for their cell phones ringing during last weeks meeting and they were talking to each other??? Say isnt so! Sergeant Dennis is like the government because he invents new taxes, e.g. fining Doug Foss for winning the 50/50 pot. Late for the board meeting were Dave Suhler and Scott Potucek, plus Darrin Wicks who did not even show up, more money in the pot so expertly handled by Larry the other Sergeant. The sergeants correctly observed that a few members were not wearing their name badges thereby breaking the Ambucs law. Fined were Tim Davies, his badge was on floor, unbelievable, Guy Gan, and Jeff Roberson managed to wiggle out his fine. This day in history of January 14th, took us back to 1973 and 1954. If you didnt know the answers the whole table paid. DIRT HOTLINE is available to rat on fellow Ambucs dennis@bgcons.com or call or text (620) 200-4859.
TUIT: Tim Davies reported the Tuit did not see a lot of action, but somehow a discussion developed between Davies and John Dreasher. Mark Treaster is now endowed with the precious Tuit, try to be respectful.
ANNOUNCEMENT 1: President Rick Mitchell talked about membership recruitment because some members have resigned. He urged that members of the club invite potential new members.
ANNOUNCEMENT 2: Jeff Brewer talked about the Super Bowl Party on February 6th at The Eagle Room located at City Beverage. Starting at 4:30pm the admission is bring a snack, City Beverage is providing everything else. The Sign-up Sheet is going around at the next meetings. Jeff emphasized that this social is a great opportunity to invite guests to learn more about our club and bring in some new members.
ANNOUNCEMENT 3: President Rick Mitchell said the Community Service Committee met today and approved the purchase of visual aid equipment for Farris Elementary.
ANNOUNCEMENT 4: Scott Potucek said that Ambucs will have a booth display at the Annual Chamber Dinner.
PROGRAM: Sheriff Randy Henderson introduced todays program presenter, Deputy Mitch Harris. Harris began by saying that on September 17th he was responding to deer accident four miles east of Nickerson on K-96. When he attempted a U-turn his patrol car was struck on the driver’s side of the vehicle. He was severely injured and taken to Via Christi Hospital in Wichita in critical condition. In the hospital he remained in ICU for several weeks. As he began to recover he was introduced to an Amtryke to provide therapy to regain his strength and conditioning. He said he was on the Amtryke every day and came to realize that he was riding home by restoring the strength in his arms and legs. His testimony is witness to the benefit of Amtrykes, how they change and improve lives. Furthermore he praised the Amtryke program and the worthy cause that is carried by the Ambucs. For more on this story go to http://www.hutchnews.com/Publicsafety/Deputy-hurt-in-wreck–2
50/50 DRAWING: Won by Jeff Brewer, $29 and he designated the money to Deputy Harris.
NEWSLETTER DRAWING: Larry Sloans name was drawn and after some serious heavy-duty brain strain he blurted out the correct answer and won $25.
NEWSLETTER QUESTION: For the next meeting on Friday January 21st the question is: What is the first name of Deputy Harris wife?