GUESTS: Charlie Dixon, Camp Hope, speaker and guest of the club.
SGT. REPORT: Sgt. Troy and Deputy Steve Beer fined everyone who had not signed a new member within the last two weeks (pretty much everybody). Jeff Brewer bought a fine to recognize Kathy Hank’s journalism award. Paul Hardenburger bought a fine for his son’s 4.0 at K-State. Larry Sloan bought a fine to announce the birth of his new great grandson.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NEW MEMBER: President Rod Calhoun administered the membership oath to Ray Lewman, sponsored by Tony Finlay.
GRANTS: The Board approved donations to Kansas Special Olympics for $500.00 and to Reno County Special Olympics for $250.00.
PROGRAM: Charlie Dixon said that the number of campers at Camp Hope had now grown to over 80 kids. A new program is being developed for the siblings of campers with 19 pre-enrolled. 120 volunteers, including 35 former campers, 3 physicians and 18 oncology nurses assist with conducting the camp. The Hutchinson AMBUCS have been a supporter of the camp since its inception (a proud record!).
LUCKY ACES DRAWING: Fred Conner-Ace of Spades wins the cumulative pot.
NEWSLETTER DRAWING: Pat Fallon left early.
NEWSLETTER QUESTION: Who is the luckiest AMBUC in the entire existence of this club?