GUESTS: Rebekah Starkey Keasling, Interfaith Housing Services. Jeff Wagner, KFSA, returning guest of Brad Thompson.
FINES: Jeff Brewer and Brad Thompson were our Sergeants. Since it was Big Hat Friday Duke Wiggins paid a Presidential fine. Those, like me, who forgot to wear their Big Hat, were fined. Those who had not become a Big Hat were fined. Scott Potucek paid a membership renewal tax.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Community Service Committee Meeting Friday at 6:30 AM.
Jeff Brewer read the list of officer and board candidates for our next club year for a second reading. The slate of officers for the 2018-2019 AMBUC year is as follows: President-Rod Calhoun, 1st V.P.-Dane Power, 2nd V.P.-Rich Shelton, Secretary-Paul Brown, Treasurer-Don Grossardt, Board Directors-Jeff Roberson and Brad Thompson. Our current Sgt. at Arms is Troy Thode; just in case he is a candidate for next year, his name does appear here.
PROGRAM: Kathy Hanks introduced Rebekah Starkey Keasling, Director of Development and Communications for Interfaith Housing Services. She has been at I.H.S. since August of last year. She held prior marketing positions at Lowen Color Graphics, Catalyst Creative Services and The Hutchinson News. She will work closely with the board and staff at I.H.S. as she directs all resource development activities and implements an effective communications strategy to cultivate community support. I.H.S. began here in Hutchinson on January 22, 1989 renovating and building homes for those with low-income who needed assistance. They now have branch facilities in Dodge City and Anthony. I.H.S. has built several group homes in Hutchinson for those with special needs. She spoke about the recent house renovation on 30th avenue that was moved from behind Union Valley Church. Also, several large apartment projects in Dodge City and the acquisition of the former North Hospital (St. Elizabeth) that will be renovated into apartments. They are always looking for single or groups of volunteers to work on various building or remodeling projects. Call 620-662-8370 if you would like to volunteer or donate resources.
Lucky Ace Drawing: Steve Conard drew the Ace of Clubs, oh so close, for $5. The pot is over $900 with 7 cards left.
Newsletter Drawing: Brad Thompson knew the answer. We just don’t know how much he won.
Newsletter Question: For $5…When was Interfaith Housing Service started?
Next Meeting: 4/6 – Kirby List, Executive Director YMCA
4/13 – Michael Garrett, Horizons Mental Health Center
4/20 – Terry Bisbee – “Living in Germany”
4/27 – Crime-stoppers of Reno County
Editor: Steve Conard