GUESTS: Tony Finlay, Executive Director of the Hutchinson Recreation Commission and his wife Andrea. Honorary member Colby Davis.
FINES: Brad Thompson and Stan Macgirvin began their Sergeant duties by fining Jeff Roberson the customary weekly presidential tax. Scott Cooley and Paul Hardenburger were fined for being late. Randall Haltom, Doyle Ehling, Tom Hymer and Darren Wicks paid for sitting at the unlucky corner table. Andrew Parr was fined a break-in presidential tax. Several rounds of Trivia questions followed with more fines and a few pardons.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: 667 T-shirts were sold this year at the NJCAA Mens Basketball Tournament which was an increase of about 150 over last year thanks to more team orders.
The NJCAA National Track and Field Tournament will be held at Gowan Stadium May 14, 15 and 16. Work schedules will be available soon for sign-up.
PROGRAM: Kathy Hanks introduced Tony Finlay, Executive Director of the Hutchinson Recreation Commission as our guest speaker. Tony came to HRC in 2012 previously serving as the director of parks and recreation for the city of Grandview, MO. HRC has been in existence in Hutchinson since 1947 serving all members of the community regardless of age, abilities or disabilities. They serve ages pre-school through seniors and serve almost every individual in the city at some point in their lives. Their mission is to provide our community with lifelong wellness, cultural, natural and recreational opportunities that promote healthy minds and bodies through innovative programs, state of the art facilities and protected open spaces. Some of their programs include Youth Development, Adult Wellness, Sports Tourism, Neighborhood Development, the Dillon Nature Center, Senior Services and Inclusive Services. Tony brought a number of flyers promoting the Sand Plum Bicycle Classic on May 3. The Salt City Criterium Classic on May 23-24. The Hutch Rec Race Series, Firecracker 5K on June 27, Salty Dog Triathlon on August 8 and Run for the Rocks half marathon and New! Classic Rock 5K September 26 & 27. A baseball tournament schedule and summer camp schedule were also provided. The HRC vision is to inspire all residents to actively enjoy a healthy life as they strengthen our community spirit.
Lucky Ace Drawing: Rod Calhoun drew the Two of Hearts winning $5. The pot increases to $280.00.
Newsletter Drawing: Fred Conners name was drawn but he was not here.
Newsletter question: For $20Our guest speakers name was?
Calendar: Next meeting April 24 Steve Becker, State Representative 104th District
Editor: Steve Conard