HUTCHINSON CHAPTER OF AMBUCS
Editor: Tom Hymer
Guests: Tom Stanton introduced Shara Gonzales and Jack Manske who presented todays program.
The Sergeants Playground: Sergeant John Knipp and his toilet toting side-kick Randy Hendrickson fined Jay Pitzer for neglecting to wear his Ambucs pin for an unknown occasion that this editor has forgotten. Ward Davis evidently made the mistake of saying that his construction company has increased its business for which he was fined. Hey Ward, it only cost you one dollar, a mere pittance compared to the taxes by the Feds and other taxing entities. The sergeant then collected a dollar from those members who did not have a Committee Preference Sign-up form. Why Mark Clark was not fined is unknown, however there was some prattle about pin-checks.
Adventures of The Round Tuit: Scott Saylor announced the Tuit had morphed into a common wire coat hanger which he proudly held up for all to see. Funny and clever. People who were negligent to ask about the Tuit were Bill Long, Randy Hendrickson, Don Grossardt, and Tom Hymer who chatted with Scotts wife Lisa while shopping at Dillons. Mark Clark now has the Tuit.
Club Announcements: President Scott urged everyone to fill out their Committee Preference sign-up forms or else. He defined else by saying he would make the assignments. Dennis Reiser announced that there are a few slots to fill on the upcoming T-shirt project at the Track and Field competition at Gowans Stadium May 21 23. Thanks to Dennis for his great leadership on organizing this project. This is a reminder about the Installation Banquet and Orientation for New Members that will be held May 30th at the Downtown Sampler $20 per person BYOB. Contact Jeff Brewer with any questions.
Program: Tom Stanton introduced Shara Gonzales and Jack Manske with New Beginnings. This Organization is celebrating its 20th anniversary as it works to solve the problems for the homeless people in rural communities. Shara explained that many people have temporary issues that make them homeless. Some of the resources that New Beginnings have available are transitional housing while the clients are in job training, apartments that rent at $280 to $320 per month, hotel vouchers for fire, storm and other emergencies, three bedroom houses that rent for $395 to $445 per month. They always have a waiting list. Jack talked about the friendship that has formed with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. The Band is very supportive of New Beginnings as they offer benefit concerts for qualified non-profit organizations. The Band will be in concert on May 24th at 7pm on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. $60 is their normal ticket price, but this concert is a benefit performance for New Beginnings, therefore the General Admission price is $10. You may purchase your tickets on the Kansas State Fair web-site, by phone or by coming in to the ticket box office, located in the Administration Building on the Fairgrounds. 100% of the ticket sales go to benefit New Beginnings, Inc.
http://kansasstatefair.tix.com/Schedule.asp?OrganizationNumber=1437
Drawings (another term for money-making opportunities) Bill Long won the 50/50 pot of $26. Dave Shulers name for drawn for the Newsletter question, however he left early. The question for the meeting on May 22nd is: Who is Shara Gonzales?