Hutchinson Chapter of AMBUCS
Editor: Jerry Dalton
Guests: Margo Suhler, Dr. Bryan Wohlwend and Karen Vidricksen,Govenor of District 5D.
Sergeants Playground: Brad Thompson took it upon himself to serve as the AMBUCS Stimulus Package Chairman by issuing more fines quicker than this author could record. Here are some of them; late fines to Eric, Luke, Curtis and Steve. Bob Knipp for lesson on how to collect fines. Chuck Peterson a freebee for providing a great program last week. A fine issued to every person who did not sit with our guests last week. Bob Bush, Head Dog of the web-site, was fined for several quality issues in the web-site content. Big HatterS, Eric Steinle and Guy Gann were fined for not wearing their hats! Everyone who is not a Big Hatter was fined for not being a Big Hatter.
Tuit: Curtis Mitchell nailed several members for not asking about the Tuit, he was so quick I did not get the names. He then presented, with great pleasure, the Tuit to Monte McConnaughy.
Announcements: Karen Vidricksen announced awards presented to the Hutchinson Chapter as follows: Merit Chapter, 5 9 Amtryke award and 2nd place award for Community Service. Karen also stated our Blue Chip Goal is 80. She also mentioned the District meeting is August 9th in Salina.
Duke read a nice thank you note from Debbie and Gale re; our latest Amtryke donation
Dave Shuler announced his 29th wedding anniversary with Margo!
Larry announced L&B store open house on Tuesday August 4th and invited all members to stop in.
Jeff Brewer encouraged all Golfers and friends to come out for golf at the Highlands next Friday Breakfast at 7:00, Golf at 7:45. He also reminded us of the upcoming B-BQ on the 29th.
Fred Conner encouraged everyone to signup for at least 4 shifts in the Ice cream Booth.
Program: Dr. Bryan Wohlwend, showed a short DVD from CampHopes 2009 camp. He then informed us about 2009 activities. 70 campers attended this year which is a slight increase over 2008. He was pleased to announce that they had more than enough volunteers this year. He also reminded us of the medical services that are provided at camp by medical personnel, free of charge. Dr. Wohlwend reminded us that the camp is primarily funded by The American Cancer Society and private donors like AMBUCS, for which he expressed his deep gratitude on behalf of the kids.
Drawings:
50/50 Pot, won by Karen V, $22 donated to CampHope.
Newsletter question, Randall Haltom, $5 donated to CampHope.
Question for next week:
What is the last name of the Governor of District 5D and how do you spell it?