EDITOR: Paul W. Brown
GUESTS: John Miller-guest of John Knipp. Megan Gottschalk-Hammerschmidt and Jennifer Green-guest speakers.
SGT. REPORT: Our short team of Sgts., Brad T. and Jeff B. proceeded to gather the dough from the membership. Eric was fined for being late (and was rather nervous about putting a $20 in the pot and receiving change-you can trust THESE Sgts.). President Curtis was fined for being nearby. Steve C. was fined for soliciting free legal advice; and this editor was fined for being foolish enough to give it. A blanket fine was imposed thanks to Tim D. Ward was fined for adjusting mirrors on Brads truck. Duke was fined for his 66th birthday, a day late. Fred and Dwight were fined for failing to maneuver Siemens booties over their shoes. Ward paid a voice tax. Doug paid for whining. Sgt. Brad declared that if the club thinks he fines too much, he really doesnt care! Terry B. was fined for asking, Is this the Sgts. last week? Mark T. paid for leaving early. Tom Hymer got fined for actually MAKING changes to the website. Sgt. Brad ultimately donated all of his winnings from last weeks 50/50 Pot to Living Endowment. Duke Wiggins bought a fine to announce his new granddaughter, Amaya.
PROGRAM: First Vice-President Darren Wicks introduced Megan Gottschalk-Hammerschmidt and Jennifer Green of the Hutchinson chapter of the American Red Cross as our guest speakers. Megan has been with the local chapter for seven years and directs chapter services. Those services include disaster response, communications with military members and health and safety training. Jennifer is in charge of blood services for the local chapter. There is a constant need for blood since it has a shelf life of 42 days. The Red Cross supplies 40% of the nations blood supply. Look for further information on the blood drive scheduled for June 4-6 at First United Methodist Church. Golfers may have an interest in a fundraiser scheduled for Friday, July 13, at Sand Creek Station golf course for the American Red Cross (limited to 80 golfers).
50/50 POT WINNER: Curtis Mitchell-$25.00 (which he promptly donated to the Red Cross).
NEWSLETTER QUESTION WINNER: Harley Macklin did not know ($20 next week).
NEWSLETTER QUESTION:How longis the shelf life of blood?
MAY 4, 2012 PROGRAM: Laura Meyer-Dick will present USD 313 information.