Newsletter 02/07/2014

EDITOR: Paul W. Brown

GUESTS: Thad Bartley and Megan Bartley of Haven. Karen Vidrickson, Great Plains Regional Director. Linda Andrews, District 5-D Governor. Steve Harmon, former member and program. Amy Bickel and Kathy Hanks of the Hutchinson News.

SGT. REPORT: Sgt. Brad and Asst. Marvin tried to pass themselves off as mere fundraisers for the club. Dane paid his weekly presidential fine. Steve Harmon was fined under the new fine a guest rule. Steve C. paid for a way late newsletter and misidentifying Dennis Jeff Reiser. Late fines were collected from Dan P. and Paul H. Brenda paid for being here two weeks in a row. Guy paid for no badge. Members paid for missing pins including the Pres. and Past Pres. Randall paid to rid himself of the TUIT and gave it to Mark Treaster.

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

MIXER AT 14 NORTH: The mixer sponsored by Duke and Brad was well attended at 14 North Main. The next mixer will be sponsored by Dan and Shirley Power. Details will be provided in future newsletters.

DISTRICT GOVERNOR REPORT: Linda Andrews reminded the membership that February is National Visibility Month. Success has been made using the Ask me about AMBUCS pin. February 22, 2014 is National Service Day. The AMBUC National Conference will be in October in St. Louis, MO.

ICE CREAM BOOTH PROGRAM, FEBRUARY 21, 2014 AT 6:30 A.M. We will begin the meeting at 6:30 discussing the Ice Cream Booth, break for the serving of breakfast at 7:00, then continue with the discussion of the booth throughout the meeting. Please be present to participate.

PROGRAM: Steve Conard and Steve Harmon presented their newest edition of then and now photos of Hutchinson. A few examples: Elliott Mortuary incorporates the original house for the business in its current structure, the Hutchinson News in 1900 was located at the current Sturgeon Glass, the Reno County Courthouse was at one time located where the Salvation Army Thrift Store is now, the Wells Fargo office is now Jillians Grill and Nation Meyers fathers house is now the location of the Hutchinson Town Club. Think how old Steve and Steve must be to know all this stuff!

50/50 LUCKY ACES POT: Jeff Brewer wins $5.00. The total pot for the Ace of Spades is now $185.00!!!

NEWSLETTER DRAWING: Jeff Brewer also was selected, but did not know the answer (no one did).

NEWSLETTER QUESTION: Who were our two guests from the Hutchinson News?