Hutchinson Ambucs
Newsletter editor: Tom Hymer
Guests:
Shawn and Amy Caley and her client Rowdy guests of Jeff Brewer; Jan Strecker wife of president Al; Mitch Harris guest of Tom Hymer
The Sergeants Playground:
Sergeants John Knipp and his faithful assistant Randy Hendrickson were lacking material. Therefore they resorted to the old playbook of fining people for not having an Ambucs invitation card, people that failed to bring a guest, late arrivals Pam Brooks and Preston Clark.
Adventures of The Round Tuit:
Dave Suhler gave his brief report on the welfare of the Tuit. Steve Harmon paid because his wife Sharon did not ask about the Tuit. Doug Foss and Doyle Ehling both asked about the Tuit while at church, therefore they cared, or at least pretended to care. Dave seemed anxious to get rid of the Tuit and keep it in the Trinity membership, watch out for Dennis Reiser.
Buy a fine (another term for advertising at an incredibly cheap price)
Larry Sloan announced that his business L & B rental and Storage is staging an event for Customer Appreciation on Wednesday October 29, 2008 with a FREE lunch. Danny Boys is providing the food. Larry invited all of us to come to his FREE lunch from the hours of 11 to 2, or 1, well, Im not sure about the hours.
Scott Potucek announced that his company, Sonoco. is wanting your recycle items, plastic, paper, cardboard, metals of any kind. Sonoco provides huge bins that are drive-up accessible at their location at Avenue A. Did he mention where on Avenue A or are we supposed know that?
Club Announcements:
Doug Foss said that Gretchen Singh, Kals wife, is having surgery and to keep them in our prayers.
Pam Brooks announced that Fall Branding is upon us. She promised that If you bring a guest who joins the club you will get some cool stuff, flat screen TVs, appliances, vacation trips. But because she probably doesnt know how to get this stuff, you will get a shirt or something like that. Hey Pam, were motivated no matter what.
Jeff Brewer announced that our Annual Christmas Party is Thursday December 4th. Put this date on your calendar. A sign-up form is included at the end of this newsletter that has all the details. It looks like you have some options in signing-up. You could complete the form and e-mail it to Jeff jbbrewer@luminousneon.com. You could print out the form and fill-in the required information and give it to Jeff or fax it to him at 620-665-7006. Or you could sign-up on a form that will be passed around during the next few meetings.
Stephanie Guthries mother is in failing health, and a work day is planned at the Sundance Farms to prepare for her return to the home. Work will begin at 10:00AM on Sat, Nov 1st. To get to the farm go north on Plum to 108th St (Apache Road) and turn east on 108th The farm is 2.5 miles east on 108th.
Program:
Jan Strecker, Assistant Superintendent for Student Learning of USD 308 Hutchinson Schools, presented the details of a strategic plan for the next 5 years. Her stated reason for coming before the club was to gather input and comments concerning the strategic plan. The object is to involve the community in the plan in order to gain consensus and support which is vital to the success of the plan.
Jan gave us some interesting facts about USD 308:
The district employs about 800 people
There are about 1440 high school students
There are about 600 middle school students
There are about 2500 elementary students
The district covers about 14 square miles
The plan includes great emphasis on finding great teachers. This is especially critical because many current teachers are approaching retirement age and filling their positions is number one priority.
NCLB (No Child Left Behind) act presents a challenge to larger school districts in reaching NCLB requirements and standards because of a higher rate of student mobility and diversities. Nevertheless the district is dedicated to meeting the standards of NCLB and exceeding them if possible.
The Strategic Plan includes several key Vision Statements:
Quality Academic Preparation in Core Courses
Quality Preparation for Life and Work in the 21st Century
Quality Staff
Quality Support Systems
Members had the opportunity of providing feedback and input on a one page form with questions and statements about the Strategic Plan.
Our thanks go to Jan for bringing us an interesting program. Its clear that USD 308 is committed to providing great education in Hutchinson, KS.
Drawings (another term for money-making opportunities)
Tom Hymer won the 50/50 pot of $24. Hey everyone, thank you.
The Newsletter Question of the Week . . . well . . . the editor was so overwhelmed with winning the 50/50 pot that he neglected to note the outcome of the Newsletter Question. And thats the truth, Ruth, or John.
Newsletter Question for the Week:
What is Jan Streckers official job title at USD 308?
PRAIRIE DUNES COUNTRY CLUB
HAPPY HOUR STARTING AT 6:30, DINNER AT 7:30
COST IS $25.00 PER PERSON
Menu is a choice of Cranberry and Apricot Stuffed Chicken or Seared Salmon with Pineapple Salsa. The entre comes with salad, seasonal vegetables, parsley new potatoes, warm rolls, butter, and a choice of tea, coffee, or water. There will be no dessert. The bar will be open and you will take care of your own tab. We will collect money for dinner when you check in that night.
Since this is a platted dinner selection, I must provide Prairie Dunes with an accurate total with numbers for chicken and salmon dinners. Deadline for signing up is December 2, 2008.
*If you sign up but do not attend, you will be charged for your dinner(s) because the club will have to pay whether you are there or not.
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