HUTCHINSON AMBUCS
Guests: Dennis Schamber, VP of Farmers National Bank, guest of Dan Power; Jon Potter Purchasing Agent for Kincaid Equipment Mfg, guest of Craig Johnson; Dorinda Simmons, Adult Life Skills Mgr for TECH, guest of Diane Janzen; Kristine McKoewn , who attended even though her sponsor Reta Joy Campbell couldnt.
Sergeants Playground: Scott Potucek stood in for Ward & Colby Davis, and immediately fined every member that went through the food line before him. The fact that nobody knew he was going to be sergeant didnt deter him from picking up a lot of cheap fines. He fined Eric S for being late and Tome Hymer for approving that fine. Verne Doc Powers paid a fine to announce that July 21st was his 87th birthday. Eric S led the singing.
Announcements: President Mitchell reported on this mornings board meeting. The budget for 2011/2012 was reviewed and approved. The Community Affairs committee recommended Amtrykes for two candidates and the board approved payment on both. One will be paid from the Al Strecker fund; the other will be part of the 2011/2012 budget. The board spent much of the meeting discussing the physical needs of the Ice Cream booth. President Mitchell announced the appointment of a special Fair Booth Committee to study the issues and make recommendations for actions needed and a time table for implementation.
New Member Recognition:
John Potter is being mentored by Craig Johnson. John is the Purchasing Manager for Kincaid Equipment Mfg in Haven, KS. He and his wife Jan reside at 527 East 1st in Hutchinson. Dennis Schamber is being mentored by Dan Power. Dennis is in charge of the new branch of Farmers National Bank in Hutchinson. He and his wife Cynthia currently live in Wichita, but are planning to move to Hutchinson in the near future.
Program: Dean Brigman introduced his life-long friend and AMBUC member Harley Macklin as todays speaker. Harley grew up on a farm near Hutchinson, later moving to Hutchinson. He attended Hutchinson schools and eventually graduated from Kansas State with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He currently runs HR Consulting and is contracted with Black & Veach, one of the worlds largest designers of Electrical Power plants. As a consultant for them, he has traveled all over the world training the purchasers of B & V equipment how to set up and maintain these highly technical systems. His favorite place to visit, outside of Kansas, is China, where he had the opportunity to tour some of the rural villages where life is still much like it was a century ago. Spend some time getting to know Harley. He has great stories to tell.
Drawings: 50/50 pot of $28 went to Dane Power; the newsletter question went unanswered again, as Ron Quick was not in attendance.
Next Fridays question will test your ability to listen to the speaker. Along with his family and friends, what is Harley Macklins great passion in life? The answer is worth $45, so put on your thinking caps.
The Big Hats are in charge this Friday, so you have earned one, wear it. Our speaker will be Linda Schmidt, who will give us an update on the Reno County Historical Museum.