Newsletter 04/03/2009

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GUESTS Jerry Janzen of City Beverage guest of Bob Bush. Dr. Ed Berger, President of HCC; Cindy Keast, Director of HCC Endowment; Travis Booe, Director of the new Physical Therapy Assistant Program and HCC students Jessie Showalter and Jordan Cline.

FINES John Knipp, with assistance from his right hand man Jeff Brewer, leveled the fines on all the masses today. Latecomers Steve Conard and Dane Power paid for their tardiness. (Did Steve tell you he was late because he locked his key in his van, with it running?!) Dean Brigman paid for mistaking a two dollar bill for a one dollar bill. Dean needs to keep a closer watch on those denominations. Darren Wicks paid to keep his high school picture under wraps. Apparently his hairdo is something to see. Inquiring minds want to know Darrendid you hair resemble the 70s flowing mane, 80s hair band or 90s grunge? Brenda Janda paid a fine to advertise her nieces need for sponsorship. Amber Janda was one of two chosen from the State of Kansas to participate on the USA Volleyball Team in Italy this summer. This is a program through 365 Sports. Amber is an 8th grader at Prairie Hills Middle School this year and is in need of financial help in order to make the trip. If youre interested in learning more about the program, check out their website at www.365sports.org. See Brenda if you are interested in helping sponsor Amber.

TUIT Stan Macgirvin is back from his trip to Texas looking rested and refreshed. Unfortunately, his fines were harsh holding Duke Wiggins, Randall Haltom, Larry Sloan and Steve Conard to the fire for not asking about the tortuous metal ring. Preston Clark will give the TUIT a home for the next week. Dont forget to ask

PROGRAM Darren Wicks introduced Dr. Ed Berger, HCC President, to speak on the newest programs at the college and how they will impact not just our club, but our community and our state. The new Physical Therapy Assistant Program will be the first in the state south of I-70. Dr. Berger sees the college as being a Center of Excellence for Allied Health. At this time, there are more CNA graduates from HCC than any other college in the state. Also, there will be a new Respiratory Therapy Program beginning in January 2010. The new HCC BioTechnology Center will open soon. This will bring a big boost to the college and our community. Travis Booe was then introduced. He explained what new programs and curriculums in the fields of physical and occupational therapy will be offered at HCC. It should be noted that Travis and his wife were both awarded AMBUC scholarships which helped to further their education. Travis is Doyle Ehlings son in law. Cindy Keast introduced Jessie Showalter and Jordan Cline. Both students were awarded AMBUC Scholarships to help fund their college education at HCC. Ms. Showalter is a physical therapy major. She graduated from Buhler High School and will plan to attend WSU, after completed her Associates program at HCC. Ms. Cline is from Lyons, KS and is majoring in Occupational Therapy. Both thanked the club for our generosity and involvement in education.

NEXT WEEKS PROGRAM Bill Herr, Director of South Central Agricultural Experiment Station will be our guest speaker next week.

50/50 DRAWING Steve Conard won $27.00.

NEWSLETTER DRAWING Lavern Powers didnt know William L. White founded the first American Business Club in Birmingham, Alabama on May 18, 1922 with 50 charter members.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK What year was the AmTryke established, and to date, how many AmTrykes have been placed?

A huge thank you to Dennis Reiser, chairman of the NJCAA Tournament T-Shirt Concession and to EVERYONE who volunteered at the t-shirt booths. It was another successful year for AMBUCS at the NJCAA Tournament. Thanks to all!

There will be a T-Shirt Inventory meeting on Tuesday, April 7th at 5:30 at the warehouse located at One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, 514 N. Main. This will be the final piece of the project that will wrap up the Basketball Tournament. Be there if you can!

Steve Conard, Editor