MEETING: Friday, November 16, 2012 EDITOR: Tom Hymer
WELCOME GUESTS: Preston Clark introduced Dale Tritsch who has retired from the Hutchinson Post Office. Jeff Brewer brought his wife Pat to the club this morning.
SERGEANTS: Scott Potucek and Guy Gann fined President Darren for keeping the wrong time, however there was a question about what is the right time. Duke is supposed to deliver the fine money and other revenue to the accounting office, but decided to keep it for a couple of weeks in hopes that it would multiply. Dan, Ward, and again Darren were fined for being smart alecks, something that is very unusual. Then the crowd was treated to another session of Thanksgiving Turkey Trivia. But somehow the NFL got into the game, so to speak, with football trivia from 1934. But back to turkeys who have 3500 feathers each, 46 million are sold, they cluck and gobble, and wild ones can fly at 35 miles per hour. A whole bunch of people had to pay for not knowing these things and everyone was satisfied when the bell rang.
1. ANNOUNCEMENT: President Darren announced that there will be no meeting on Friday November 23RD due the Thanksgiving Day Holiday.
2. ANNOUNCEMENT: President Darren announced that our Christmas party will take place on Saturday December 1ST 6:30PM at the Towne Club. On the menu is prime rib, chicken marsala, and salmon. Included is a buffet and dessert. $25 per person. Sign-up sheet is going around, or send an email to Randy Hendrickson: greenhillmarketing@sbcglobal.net or call at 620-257-8494. CHECK YOUR CALENDAR AND DO IT NOW.
3. ANNOUNCEMENT: Fred Conner said that Christmas boxes for Head Start kids will be assembled on Friday December 7TH at Trinity United Methodist Church in Thorne Hall. All members of the club are invited to help with this outreach program but will be doing so independently of Ambucs. We will meet and have breakfast at the Towne Club as usual, the sergeants will be on duty and announcements will be made which will conclude the meeting. All those wanting to help will be able to go to Trinity to get started on the project.
CLUB BUSINESS: Jay Pitzer reminded everyone about the Casino night that we are hosting for CHS foods on December 7TH at the Ramada Convention Center. More dealers are needed so send Jay an email to sign up, jay.pitzer@edwardjones.com or call him at (620) 728-1141. CHECK YOUR CALENDAR AND DO IT NOW.
TODAYS PROGRAM, Dan Power introduced our own Chuck Peterson who presented todays program about diving in the Fiji Islands. Dan himself is an accomplished diver, and recognized Chuck for the distinction of Master Diver. Getting to the Fiji Islands requires 12 hours of flying and crossing the International Date Line at 18 degrees S. latitude causing Chuck to fully feel the effects of jet lag. With quality and precision cameras Chuck captured beautiful and colorful videos and photos of his diving events.
The pristine clarity of the ocean was outstanding. He identified sharks and other species of fish swimming all about and describing how they are all an integral part of nature. Thanks to Chuck for a fascinating and informative presentation.
50/50 DRAWING: Randy Hendrickson won the 50/50 pot of $20. NEWSLETTER DRAWING: Getting the daily double Randys name was drawn and he gave the right answer to win $25. The Newsletter question for November 30TH is On what latitude are the Fiji Islands located. $5 for the right answer.