Tom Hymer, editor
When a guest refills coffee cups, should every one be fined.
Todays guests, Pastor Lynn Taylor Park Place Christian Church, and Buck Lyle todays program presenter.
The Financial Separation Sergeants collected from Tom, Dorinda, and Doug for conducting another board meeting within an existing board meeting. In the category of seating arrangements Troy managed to sit at the table with three ladies. Then the bankers were identified as able to pay their fines, and Duke paid for not scheduling a Big Hat meeting. Well, there were others who were fined, but so far this seems like an adequate report.
President Jeff that an Amtryke has been approved and is on order. Don Grossardt reported that our Sweet Shop generated a good profit to fund our out reach programs after cost of sales, taxes, and expenses.
A Visibility Opportunity is being organized by Randall Haltom to increase the awareness of our club. The plan for the club is to conduct an Amtryke donation at half-time on November 21st and 22nd Blue Dragon basketball games at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. This should create awareness of our outreach for kids with disabilities. Other ideas for this event include some therapists who have provided care for the kids with disabilities and some banners to display during half time. The east side of the Sports Arena will be reserved for Ambucs. Call Randall at 620-899-5500 with questions and if you will help with this event.
Casino Event, November 25th at the Atrium for the Longfellow Foundation. We have hosted a Casino Night for this group several times and they enjoy and have a lot of fun playing the games. We will need all the dealers to be on hand, sign up sheet is going around, or call Jay Pitzer at 620-728-1141.
About Casino Nights, Jay Pitzer has received a request from Midwest Ford for December 13th Saturday night. In addition Cause for Paws has requested a Casino night on January 24th.
Ambucs Christmas Dinner is on the calendar for Wednesday evening December 17th at The Town Club and the Hutch High Chorus will provide entertainment.
Kathy Hanks introduced program speaker Buck Lyle. As teen he played football and his position at quarterback for he could accurately throw a football. He recalled some of his experiences in coming to Hutchinson after serving in the Air Force, law school, and District Judge. He felt that he was a strict judge and judged according to the law. He recalled that one of defendants sought out the judge to tell him that his sentence to prison caused him to reform his life. Over time he volunteered for many organizations.
Lucky Ace drawing, Jeff Brewer drew the Lucky Ace and won the pot of $1534. We say congratulations, however it seems some other words may come to mind. Next meeting we start another session of the Luck Ace drawing.
Newsletter drawing, Jerry Regiers name was drawn but he was absent. For November 21st win $30 if you can name what position Buck Lyle played on the football team.
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Ten years ago, The Newsletter of November 19, 2004
Newsletter 11/19/2004
GUESTS
Mark Treaster – Rainbow International and representative-elect of the 101st District
John DeCesaro – Starkey, Inc. of Wichita
TUIT REPORT
Ron Soellner brought the Tuit to church and obtained funds for the AMBUC collection plate from Scott Saylor
and Duke Wiggins. Dave Suhler was also present, but avoided penalty by asking. During the week, Ron was
asked about the Tuit by both Paul Brown and Jay Pitzer. Larry Sloan received the pre-Thanksgiving turkey
and will possess it for the next two weeks. (Now just think, Larry, if it werent for Brad Thompson, you
could be enjoying your holiday without that additional chunk of metal!)
PROGRAM:
Starkey, Inc. representative, John DeCesaro, was our speaker on this date. The organization is a non-profit program for persons with developmental disabilities. It was started by Patty Starkey in 1930 with just two students. The primary facility is located at 4500 West Maple in Wichita.
Starkey, Inc. builds residential facilities for the use of its clients and provides vocational training as a part of the Passport to Opportunity program. Although the program receives some state and federal monies, Starkey raises revenue through their annual Charlie Daniels golf tournament and Starkey Spin bike ride.
Club Announcements
REMINDER: Casino Night – December 11, 2004 at 7:00 P.M. at the Cosmophere.
HOLIDAY MEETING SCHEDULE: We will NOT be meeting on Nov. 26, Dec. 24 or Dec. 31. Have a safe and happy holiday season.
AMBUCS CHRISTMAS SOCIAL: DECEMBER 10, 2004 AT 6:00 P.M. Highlands Country Club is the setting for our next social outing. Dinner and dancing afterwards will delight your spouse or significant other. For a mere $10.00 per person (club subsidized!), you will be treated to a buffet and 70s-80s band. Drinks are on your own. Please notify Jeff Frizell to place your reservations.
APPROVED DONATIONS:
Boys and Girls Clubs – $500.00.
Dee Steinbach – Handwriting without Tears, $750.00 for a writing curriculum for those with special needs.
Breeanna Bush – $500.00 towards the purchase of a patient chair lift.
Tamara Cates – $500.00 scholarship to assist her pursuit of a physical therapy degree.
The club also approved the transfer of $5,000.00 for future requests made to the Community Service committee. All donations are subject to the approval of the membership upon appropriate recommendation from the committee.
FINES
Jeff Frizell and Randall Haltom filled in for the absent Sgt. at Arms, Bob Bush. These rookies forgot to ring themselves in! Brushing aside their inexperience, they proceeded to assess late fines to Eric Steinle and Brenda Janda. Scott Horton was fined for his clerical collar. Fred Connor was fined for a bad introduction of his guest. Lori Hopp was fined for arriving after her guest. Jason Jones was fined for being a fan of a really bad purple football team. Kent Harris was fined for drafting his entire family to do a paint job, then left! The pre-dawn AMBUCS were fined for failing to have lives. Tony Powers and Dan Power were fined for advertising without acknowledging AMBUCS. And finally, Vicki Fultz (bless her heart!) wanted everyone to know that she was paying $4.00 to satisfy her IOU.
50/50 Pot Winner
Newsletter Winner
Brad Thompson – $26.00. (Donated to Starkey, Inc.)
None. (Jo Ann Williams was sans newsletter.)
$20.00 next meeting
FUTURE MEETINGS
November 26:……………………………………….Thanksgiving Weekend – No Meeting
December 3:……….Dennis Reiser hosts Ward Sims, a founder of Camp Hope
December 10:……………………………………………….We will bag candy for Head Start
December 17:………………………………………………………….Keith Schroeder – T.B.A.
December 24:……………………………………………………..Christmas Eve – No Meeting
December 31:……………………………………………………New Year’s Eve – No Meeting
January 7:……………………………………………………………………………Lori Hopp – T.B.A.
If you have ideas for programs you would like to see, please contact
Lori Hopp … e-mail >> lhopp@good-sam.com or phone – 663-1189.