Guests and New Member
Harold Ewy
guest of Fred Conner
Luke McConnaughy
brother of Monty McConnaughy
Guest Speaker Diane Cannon
with the Hutchinson Tree Board
TUIT
Jim Kicklighter returned from vacation with the TUIT and fined Ward Davis, Scott Potucek, Bob Bush, Eric Steinle and Jo Ann Williams for not asking about its well being.
Jim gave it to Monte McConnaughy to remind him to come back soon.
FINES
Jim Kicklighter and John Knipp were our Sgt.s at arms.
Monte McConnaughy paid a membership reinstatement tax. Jack Mace paid for his Are we there yet comment about the TUIT on Jims vacation … even though it was true.
Jim played a trivia game from information derived from his trip. Most tables lost but Brad Thompson did know that Gayle Sayers was the Kansas Comet.
Darren Wicks paid to announce that he had flyers for both of the upcoming T.E.C.H. fundraisers. Jo Ann Williams paid to announce that April 25th is Push Day and T.E.C.H is collecting 10,000 signatures along with other organizations like T.E.C.H. to try to urge legislatures to increase funding to these organizations as recommended by the Legislative Budget Committee. If you missed signing the petition it was also e-mailed to the membership.
PROGRAM
John Knipp introduced Dianne Canon a member of the Hutchinson Tree Board.
Diane informed us of an emergency situation taking place around Hutchinson called Pine Wilt Disease. This disease is being carried by a beetle and is affecting Scotch and Austrian Pine trees. There is no known treatment and the tree must be removed immediately to prevent spread to other trees. The affected tree must be burned, buried or if chipped, the chips must be composted correctly to kill the insect larva. This is a serious problem and the affected tree will die within weeks. If you have a suspect tree, contact the county extension agent immediately.
Another project with the Hutchinson Tree Board is the Trees for Tomorrow Fund. This fund, established through the Hutchinson Community Foundation, is a way for individuals and business to contribute a living gift towards the planting of trees in public areas around Hutchinson. Besides tree planting, tree education and tree related community projects all dedicated to beautifying Hutchinson. Diane also explained the citys 2007 tree planting cost share program. The city will reimburse residence owners south of 11th avenue up to 75% of tree cost up to $75, in accordance with the economic revitalization program for the southern half of the city. Residence owners north of 11th avenue will be reimbursed up to 50% of tree cost up to $50. Only new trees planted on street right of way are eligible for reimbursement and distance varies by area. Other stipulations such as having the site and tree variety pre-approved by Bob Hunter, City Forester are required.
If you have any questions or need more information on any of these programs you can reach Bob at 694-1900.
Club Announcements
SPECIAL THANKS: to all those who helped make the NJCAA Tournament another successful fundraiser!
Ice Cream Committee: Mark your calendars – Ice Cream Committee Meeting April 27th at 6:15 AM
Big Hatters: Now hear this, all hands on deck for the official big Hat breakfast this friday! Our program will be the Internationally famous rodeo stock provider Mr. Brock Rumford. So we will need lots of dirt or in this case Manure! Ha! Ha! So start scooping so we can have a Roundup of a good time. Be sure to wear those Big Hats.
Next Meeting, Friday, March 30 A Cowboy Story by Bronc Rumford with BIG HATS in charge See above
Winners
50-50
Dan Power won $19.00.
N.L. Drg
Randy Hendrickson won $5
for having his newsletter.
Next week’s pot starts over at $5.00.