HUTCHINSON CHAPTER OF AMBUCS NEWSLETTER
Tom Hymer, editor
Guests: Randy Henderson introduced Steve Culp who presented todays program.
The Sergeants Playground: Sergeant John Knipp and his toilet toting side-kick Randy Hendrickson uncovered some so-called whiners in the group and fined them for – – – – you guessed it – – – – whining. Their identities remain anonymous. Then there was an intense session of questions about chamber membership and attendance at the After Hours event. They determined some innocent people were guilty of not attending the aforementioned chamber event and so they had to pay their fines. Jeff Brewer did not include a writing instrument with the social sign-up clip board, an offence that cost him one dollar. Speaking about the social, Dane Power signed up for himself only. He was fined for the failure to find a date. Hey Dane, if you find a date, you will be fined for that too. Fine take for the day . . . $40.
Adventures of The Round Tuit: Ol Bill Long, as he called himself, had a brief report about his adventures with The Round Tuit because no Ambucs came to his store. OK, sounds reasonable. Darren Wicks is now the proud carrier.
Club Announcements: Don Grossardt said that emails are going out to each member for the last 3 months of dues, so dont be surprised and just pay. Jeff Brewer reminded the membership about the Installation Banquet and Orientation for New Members that will be held May 30th at the Downtown Sampler $20 per person BYOB with sign-up again this Friday. So far about 34 people have signed-up. Preston Clark reported from the Community Service Committee that they are working with a child in Wichita that needs surgery. This out-reach project will be presented next week for a vote by the membership. Dennis Reiser reported that the T-shirt Committee met at 6:15 AM today. Our next concession work opportunity is Memorial Weekend May 21, 22 and 23 for the Track & Field Championship. After the sign-up sheet went around today about half the schedule is filled which is good progress. President Scott Potucek spoke to the work we Ambucs do for community service and that next week he will circulate a sign-up sheet for committee preferences. Also he reported on the Ambucs officer training session in Enid. Our region raised more money than all the others combined.
Scott announced that Jan Strecker is relocating to Lawrence, KS and has some furniture that needs to be moved for an auction. The date is May 15th at 3:00pm to meet at her house. A crew of about 12 men is needed. Equipment and vehicle is being provided by Gary Carson. Call Jeff Brewer or Bob Bush with any questions and if you can help.
Board meeting next week, May 8th, at 6:15AM at the Town Club
Program: Randy Henderson introduced Steve Culp, the Executive Director of the Kansas Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (KS-POST). KS-POST oversees and regulates the law enforcement profession that is composed of 436 agencies and about 8,000 police officers in Kansas. The Governing Board of KS-POST is run by a civilian appointed by the governor for a 4 year term. KS-POST is funded solely by the $2.50 docket fee on cases brought before the judicial courts in Kansas. KS-POST has written rules and requirements for law enforcement candidates to attain before they can be commissioned and receive certification. The system is designed for preliminary screening of candidates and to provide on-going requirements to maintain certification. Officers are accountable for meeting requirements and standards and failure to meet them can result in dismissal. KS-POST maintains a data-base to prevent dismissed officers from finding employment in an agency elsewhere. Also KS-POST has an investigation arm to promote the quality of the 436 agencies and to take corrective measures if needed. Mr. Culp provided recognition to Sherriff Henderson for operating a well-run agency in Reno County that exceeds requirements and expectations.
Drawings (another term for money-making opportunities) Steve Conard won the 50/50 pot of $24. The name of a member who does not come to meetings was drawn for the Newsletter question. Question for next week May 8th is: What is the meaning of the acronym KS-POST?