Todays guests, Lynn Taylor, Park Place Pastor. Becky Warren, todays program.
The sergeants managed to fill the toilet to overflowing, although no one called the plumber. Here is the list of contributors to the toilet, President Roberson, Macklin, Seitnator, Wiehl, Brown, Wicks twice, Pitzer, Parr, Knipp, and assorted others. The end came at 7:27 a.m. when they rang the bell. Today January 21, 2015 State of the City address was a full house and a successful event. Ambucs were well represented and club President Jeff spoke to the audience about our Amtryke outreach program. City Manager John Deardoff reported his analysis on projects, spending, street resurfacing and other city business. Thanks to Harley Macklin for his organization and leadership that created more awareness of Ambucs and community service mission. Casino Nights: Dont Forget: ~Thursday January 22nd 7 to 11 pm for the Kansas Ground Water organization at the Atrium, formerly the Ramada.~Saturday January 24th beginning at 6 pm for the Cause for Paws Organization at the Cosmosphere. T-shirt Plans: Daren Wicks announced that NJCAA tournament is coming soon. First of all an inventory is planned for February 20th. The inventory needs to be analyzed to determine what items are salable. Also we need a plan to increase sales with some marketing ideas for team sales. Changes are taking place in the very popular Community Rewards Program. Effective January 31, 2015 the reloadable card is ending. The transition has not been easy as the web site has flaws. We are looking forward to new instructions. Thanks to Jay Pitzer for his work on this and updates. Todays Program was presented by Becky Warren, Kansas State Director of Skills USA. This is a 503c org. Skills USA makes alliances with schools and businesses to fill the gaps with skilled workers. These kind of relationships work together to prepare students with shop skills, teamwork, communications, social skills. Interested students can enroll anytime during their High School education. Ms. Warren made a special appeal for volunteers who have business backgrounds to help the students succeed. Their web site is www.ksde.org . Ms Warrens email bwarren@ksde.org or phone 620-820-9367.Lucky Ace drawing, Jeff Brewer drew the six of clubs and won $5. The pot increases to $89. Newsletter drawing, Tim Davies could have won $65 but he was absent. For the meeting of January 23, 2015 win $70 if your name is drawn and you can name the Kansas State Director of Skills USA. Upcoming programs and events: January 22, 2015 Casino NightJanuary 23, 2015 Program Mitch Hixon Fox TreatreJanuary 24, 2015 Casino night Cause for PawsJanuary 30, 2015 5th Friday, Big Hats present the meetingJanuary 30, 2015 John Young Program Saint Francis Academy February 6, 2015 Craig Smith, Fire scienceFebruary 13, 2015 Update on the new JailTom Hymer, Editor 1/21/2015