GUESTS: Marsha McConnell, Astle Realty-guest of Brad Thompson. Jackie
Holmberg, General Manager of Ark Valley Electric Cooperative-guest of Kathy
Hanks.
CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Board Actions: $500.00 contribution to assist Jan Potter with needs for a scooter, chairlift and wheelchair ramp. $200.00 contribution for a new electric chair for Mark Hoffman. New Member Incentive: New members will have their first three months of dues forgiven and will only pay their dues to the National Office. Another good reason to invite guests and tell them about AMBUCS.
Big Hat Raffle: For $20.00, you may purchase a raffle ticket from the National
Big Hat Club for a chance at $10,000.00. See Jeff Brewer for a ticket.
AMTRYKE Presentation: Jedidiah Wheeler was presented with his brand new
AMTRYKE. Red is his favorite color; and he was buckled up for safety! Darren
Veh is his therapist and recommended the AMTRYKE.
PROGRAM: Kathy Hanks introduced Jackie Holmberg, General Manager of Ark Valley Electric Cooperative as our guest speaker. Jackie is one of only three electric cooperative managers in Kansas and has been with the Coop for 23 years. Ark Valley has 15 employees, 5100 miles of line and 2100 meters. Their service area stretches from Quivira to Buhler-Haven Road to Kanopolis to Kingman, but does not include Hutchinson.
LUCKY ACES DRAWING: Since Ward Davis left early, Duke drew a card for
him. One Joker=no money. The pot has to be approaching $700.00!
NEWSLETTER DRAWING: Guy Gann said he knew the answer, but had to
leave early; then his name was drawn.
NEWSLETTER QUESTION: How much is a National Big Hat Raffle ticket?
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