HUTCHINSON AMBUCS
NEWSLETTER for Friday, June 13, 2008
GUESTS: No guests this week. A big do better notice to all!!!
FUN WITH THE SERGEANTS:
Sgt Knipp asked Rudy Hendrickson to carry the toilet this week and a fine job he did. They first made their way to Treasurer Don G who sent us all nice e-mail statements for May. However, most everyone reported receiving TWO e-mails and TWO statements. Nice try, but ineffective way to raise funds. Next, since June 14th (tomorrow) is Flag Day, our industrious Sgt went to the internet and came up with several bits of trivia concerning the U.S. Flag. For instance, how many stripes does our flag have? The answer is 13, one for each of the 13 original colonies. Tom H failed and paid a $1. Dennis R could not name the year the 50th star was added (1960) and paid his $1. And since today is Friday the 13th, we got to play trivia on this subject. Brenda J could not guess or pronounce the technical term for fear of Friday the 13th. I didnt even try to make a record of the correct answer. Doyle E failed to guess how many times Friday the 13th on the 2008 calendar. The answer is 1, but varies from none to 3 year to year. Peggy M paid for being late. The TUIT is still being carried by BOB BUSH, so beware the BUDMAN again this week.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Our Casino Night is set for Saturday, June 21st, at the Town Club. Those working the project plan to show up in white over black dress at around 7:30PM. The project should wind up around 11:00PM.
At the Board Meeting this morning the presentation of 3 Amtrykes was approved, and the membership added their approval at their meeting. Recipients are Marcella McLaughlin, submitted by PT Carol McBride; Rafael Jimenez, submitted by PT Dianna Goebel; and Ebben Miller, who needs an upgrade to a larger tryke, submitted by PT Andrea Veenis. Reported out by committee and the Board was a contribution of $300 to the Early Education Center for a communication device for a client expected to cost $2,800, disbursement dependent upon their ability to raise the rest of the funds. Also, $1,000 is recommended for Sundance Rehabilitation for their programs aimed at both children and senior citizens. Both of these recommendations will be up for second reading this Friday, so please make an effort to be in attendance to cast your vote.
PRAYERS & CONCERNS:
Please continue to keep Jerry Dalton and his family in your prayers. His father is back home and doing better, but concerns on his health continue. Also, Doug Fosss mother has been under Hospice care for the last several weeks and continues to be very weak, so keep Doug, Jill and the whole family in your hearts.
PROGRAM:
Randy Hendrickson introduced our own Doyle Ehling to fill us in on what a funeral director does and what is newsworthy in the mortuary business. Two trends jumped out early in his presentation. The first is pre-planning and all that entails. An increasing number of people are taking the time to work with their loved ones in planning for their final celebration of life and desired resting place. This can involve funding for the cost, but that is not required. The big advantage of pre-planning is taking the load off their loved ones at a time when they are under stress and not prepared to make to required decisions. Several AMBUCS related how effective pre-planning had been as they went through this time of crises. The second trend is the bigger the better concept that is affecting all forms of business from manufacturing to service. Although Doyles employer, Elliott Mortuary, remains family owned and operated , others in Hutchinson are parts of major corporations and have combined with cemeteries and crematoriums to provide a turn-key experience. Doyle enjoys the family environment at Elliotts and supports the familys desire to remain independent, while providing the latest in services to their clients. Thanks to Doyle, and if you enjoyed the program, let Randy H know and he can feature other AMBUCS and their chosen vocations.
DRAWINGS:
The 50/50 drawing raised $44, with $22 going to the lucky ticket-holder, Vern Doc Powers.
The newsletter question was correctly answered by Fred Conner, who left $10 richer. The pot goes back to $5 for the coming meeting.