EDITOR: Paul W. Brown
GUESTS: Colby Davis, guest and son of Ward Davis. Cheryl Goodell, former Hutchinson AMBUC from South Carolina and guest of Brad Thompson. Craig Winegardner and Marcie Kaufman of TECH, guests of the club.
SGT. REPORT: Sgt. Brad Stretch Thompson was in search of dollars not well secured with his Assistant Cheryl I smile and take your money Goodell. President Mitchell was fined since we start at the top when assessing taxes (hes counting down the weeks-7 to be exact!). Steve C. was fined for his 50/50 pot win the week before. Tom Hymer was fined for not even reading his previous newsletter. All the K-Staters were fined for their team not showing up on Monday night in the NCAA championship game, then the Shocker few were fined for NEVER showing up. Harley M. was fined for telling the Sgt. that he would buy him breakfast in the morning. Bob B. was fined for being late and for being awesome to TECH (hardly seems fair, but this IS AMBUCS). Tom H. was fined again for not updating the club website even though he is retired and has nothing else to do. Fred Conner was charged a membership renewal fee after his return from the desert (he will probably get even by winning the 50/50 pot). Chuck was assessed a welcome back tax. Bankers, John K. and Pat F. were fined for being open on a religious holiday. Doug F. was fined for golfin and not workin. Jeff R. was fined for having only his name on the website. Jay P. was fined for Ed Jones ad. Steve C. was fined after being outed by Colby.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
BOARD MEETING-April 13, 2012, 6:15 A.M., Hutchinson Town Club: All Officers and Directors are to be present. Remember being late has a price.
SIEMENS TOUR: April 26, 2012, 10:00-11:30 A.M. Only a few more slots are available. You must wear long pants and flat, closed top shoes. Safety equipment will be provided by Siemens.
PROGRAM: Darren Wicks introduced Marcie Kaufman of TECH as follows: Spring is here, think of beer; which of course is about Main Street Hops for TECH on May 4, 2012. At meeting time, only 50 tickets are left for the event at a cost of $40.00 each. This annual event raises over $25,000.00 for TECH. Changes in available funding sources have made this event even more critical than in past years. Some clients who have received services for over 20 years from TECH, no longer qualify under funding guidelines for these sources, but TECH still provides the services as before. Locally, TECH has a waiting list of 100 people for their services. TECH staff members work with us at the AMBUCS Ice Cream Booth each year; and the Hutchinson AMBUCS are proud to be a supporter of TECH. (Tickets for the Brewmasters Dinner on May 3, 2012 are also available at $100.00 each. Enjoy beef tenderloin, chocolate pecan torte and samplings of New Belgium beers at this exclusive event! Proceeds benefit TECH).
50/50 POT WINNER: Harley Macklin-$25.00.
NEWSLETTER DRAWING: Dean Brigman won with the answer of Finland.
NEWSLETTER QUESTION: Main Street Hops is held on what day?