HUTCHINSON CHAPTER OF AMBUCS
GUESTS: Ron Macklin, Houston TX Son of Harley Macklin; Kim Moore, United Methodist Health Ministry Fund; Michael Gray, United Methodist Health Ministry Fund
THE SERGEANTS SLAUGHTER: Sergeant Slaughter (Brad Thompson) & Deputy Dog (Jeff Brewer) were back in charge after a short hiatus. Those that were separated from their cash were as follows: Jim Kicklighter, membership renewal; Doyle Ehling, late, birthday, no badge, shortest in the class; Rick Mitchell, laughing at Doyles fines; Mark Treaster, Personal campaign flyers left at the wrong house; Darren Wicks, Presidential Fine & insulting the sergeant before the meeting; All members not helping with the Ice Cream Booth cleanup tomorrow (Aug 18th) were fined; Jim K., Craig J. & Jeff R. were fined for not already signing up to work at the Ice Cream Booth; Anita Warren & Doc Powers were fined for leaving cash on their table for the sergeant to see; The Edward Jones boys in attendance (Dane, Darren & Jay) were fined for Dans radio ad not mentioning AMBUCS; Reta Joy Campbell was fined for arguing with Stan Macgirvin over change from her 50/50 tickets.
Jeff Brewer bought a fine for the rough couple of weeks he has had. Jeff & Pat celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary, Jeff celebrated a Birthday, but also Jeffs father passed away. Our sympathies go out to Jeff and his family.
Guy Gann bought a fine for his & Bobbis 82nd Wedding Anniversary (41 years for each of them). Our sympathies go out to Bobbi.
THE PRESIDENTS REIGN: President Darren thanked those that committed to the T-Shirt Project Committee (11 members) and the New Ice Cream Building Committee (14 members). If you have not volunteered for either of these new committees, there is still time, just call or email Darren as these are very critical discussions for the future of the club and could use all the members participation. Darren received an email request from Roger Fritzemeier with PILR that will be passed on through Community Service. Darren also reminded the club of the upcoming meeting schedule that is detailed below.
CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: Craig Johnson announced that the membership committee thought it was time for another Steak Fry Membership Drive. It is tentatively scheduled for Saturday November 3rd at the Knights of Columbus. More details to come in the weeks ahead.
ICE CREAM BOOTH 2012: Check your calendar as there are still shifts to be filled. If you are not signed up or would like to sign up for another shift, contact Fred Conner, you will make him very happy.
PROGRAM: Todays program was presented by Kim Moore, President, & Michael Gray, Program Assistant with the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund. The United Methodist Health Ministry Fund was established in 1986 to advance health, healing and wholeness throughout Kansas. The Fund was established partially by the proceeds from the sale of Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Kim & Michael wanted to bring the facts about the Affordable Care Act to the club. The health reform law promises to deliver big changes in the U.S. health care system. Just as a typical piece of legislation can be hard to get the real facts about what it will do, also it is all too easy for misinformation about the law to spread. The health reform law will require nearly all Americans to have health insurance by 2014 or else pay a fine. The law will not allow a government panel to make decisions about end of life care for people on Medicare. The law will not cut benefits that were previously provided to all people on Medicare. The law will expand the existing Medicaid program to cover low-income, uninsured adults regardless of whether they have children. The law will not allow undocumented immigrants to receive financial help from the government to buy health insurance. The law will provide financial help to low and moderate income Americans who dont get insurance through their employer to help them purchase coverage. The law will prohibit insurance companies from denying coverage because of a persons medical history or health condition. The law will not require all small businesses to provide health insurance for their employees. The law will provide tax credits to small businesses that offer coverage to their employees. The law will not create a new government run insurance plan to be offered along with private plans. If you or anyone you know have any questions regarding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Kim Moore can be contacted at the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund Office at 100 East First, Hutchinson, Kansas 67504, or by phone at 620-662-8586 or 1-800-369-7191 or at www.healthfund.org.
UPCOMING AMBUCS MEETING SCHEDULE & EVENTS:
Aug. 24th (TOWN CLUB CLOSED) Meeting will be at Reins of Hope, 2216 N. Obee Road, 7 a.m.
Aug. 31st (TOWN CLUB CLOSED) Meeting will be at The Highlands, 7 a.m. Breakfast 8 a.m. Golf
Sept. 7th (KANSAS STATE FAIR) – Meeting will take place at the Old Fashioned Ice Cream Booth on the grounds of the Kansas State Fair, 7 a.m.
Sept. 7th thru Sept. 16th Ice Cream Booth at the KANSAS STATE FAIR Work your scheduled shifts as many hands make work light.
Sept. 14th Meeting will be back at the Town Club. REMINDER TO BOARD MEMBERS Board Meeting at 6:15 a.m.
Sept. 29th CASINO NIGHT, mark your calendar now to help with this important Fund Raiser.
Oct. 13th CASINO NIGHT, another opportunity to help the club raise some funds for the Kids.
DRAWINGS:
50/50 Pot: Dean Brigman won $30.00, even though his phone rang during the Program and had not yet returned to his table. He can thank his brother Terry for noticing the winning ticket.
Newsletter: Ward Davis could have won if he just would have known where the AMBUCS meeting was going to be on Aug. 24th (Reins of Hope). Oh the irony!
NEWSLETTER QUESTION:
Since the AMBUCS will not be meeting at the Town Club for the next 3 weeks, look here in future additions of the newsletter for the question.
EDITOR: Dennis Reiser
If any AMBUC member has any club news or club announcement that needs to be put into the newsletter, please get me the information in a timely manner.