MEETING: Friday, November 30, 2012 EDITOR: Tom Hymer
WELCOME GUESTS: Preston Clark, well known for inviting guests and who should host an in-service on his strategies, introduced Andrew Parr who is a local Allstate insurance agent at 1206 N Main St. Eric Steinle came with his son Luke. Jeff Roberson introduced Gregg Wamsley todays program presenter.
THE BIG HATS TAKE CONTROL: Brad Thompson and fellow Big Hat Stan Macgirvin collected money from Fred Conner, Terry Brigman, and Tony Powers for neglecting to wear their Big Hats. Dan Power had to pay for having great looking hair for which someone was envious of. Then Jim Jacobs expounded on traveling by motorcycle and taking a tour of the Seelye Mansion in Abilene after which he got lost in Moundridge because its such a big metropolis with no street signs, but eventually found the city of Hutchinson. Paul Brown a.k.a. fine me please because I am wearing a Kansas City Chiefs jacket, got fined. Other people at the same table were also fined for sitting with Paul Brown and his Kansas City Chiefs jacket. Jay Pitzer was playing with a New Years Eve noise maker and paid the price. Already 140 words have been written about the work of Sergeants Thompson and Macgirvin. They continued to amass even more money while quoting Bob Bush, its for the kids, thereby making everyone feel better.
1. ANNOUNCEMENT: Terry Brigman received a picture post card with Addi Brach on her Amtryke. Her message said the Amtryke has been such a blessing and has strengthened her legs and its fun to ride.
2. ANNOUNCEMENT: Randy Hendrickson announced that our Christmas party will take place tomorrow 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. 32 people have signed up, but there is room for 40. Therefore if you have not already made a reservation you can call Randy Hendrickson at 620-257-8494 and he can take care of you.
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. After announcements all those willing 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.
CLUB BUSINESS: Jay Pitzer announced a group called Long Fellow requested a Casino Night on Thursday evening December 27TH. Contact Jay at jay.pitzer@edwardjones.com or call him at (620) 728-1141 to sign up.
TODAYS PROGRAM: Jeff Roberson announced todays program Gregg Wamsley Director of the Hutchinson Public Library. The HPL began in 1901 and was housed in the City Hall. In 1903 the HPL moved to 5TH and Main. In 1951 it moved to its current location. Tradition and Technology are both part of HPL. When the HPL first started it had 500 books. Today it contains over 280,000 items. The HPL focuses on encouraging reading for all ages. The HPL offers the Overdrive service enabling patrons to download ebooks and a source of audio books. The HPL offers training and classes on using ebooks and tablets, book discussion groups, and author visits. The HPL website is http://www.hutchpl.org/ The HPL even offers an apocalyptic movie schedule for those interested in the subject. It is noteworthy that the HPL offers various options of research and information in person, telephone, email, and chat. The Owl Library is an app for smart phones that requires your library card number to obtain.
50/50 DRAWING: Jeff Brewer won the 50/50 pot of $30. NEWSLETTER DRAWING: Jeff Frizells name was drawn but he was absent today. The Newsletter question for the next meeting When and where did the HPL begin? $10 for the right answer.