Hutchinson Chapter of AMBUCS
Editors: Jerry Dalton and Duke Wiggins
Guests: Sherra Brigman, wife of Dean, and volunteer for Reins of Hope.
Eldon and Barbara Gray, volunteers for Reins of Hope, todays program
Sergeants Playground: Sheriff John off duty, but be prepared for next week at the Town Club, where he seems to feel at home.
Tuit: Once again Monte was a no-show. Maybe Brad will have to retrieve his evil spawn.
Announcements:
Doug F read an announcement from Lucas Wondra, an Amtryke recipient, whose Eagle Scout award ceremony is scheduled for August 31st at 8:00PM at the 1st Presbyterian Church at Sherman and Poplar. Lucas and his family invited all Ambucs to be their guests as part of Lucass support team.
Jeff B sold tickets for the Tech Golf Tournament Ambuc Team. Brad T invested $10 to join Rick Mitchell. Just 2 spots left. Eric S made his plea for one more clean-up day at the Ice Cream Booth before we open for business on the Sept 11th. The consensus of those volunteering agreed to show up at 5:30PM on next Tuesday, August 25th. If everyone shows, we should be done in a couple of hours.
Program: Reins of Hope, program given by Eldon and Barbara Gray. Eldon started his program by expressing how grateful Reins of Hope is for the support from AMBUCS. We increased our contribution this year, which funds, among other things, scholarships for those who cannot afford the fees to be a part of the program. Like most programs for persons with special needs, Therapeutic Riding is very labor intensive and relies on trained volunteers to keep the fees as low as possible. The program was started in 1995, and with community support from people like Roy Coffey and John Baldwin, has grown into their current facility which serves persons with disabilities through out south central Kansas. Three young ladies demonstrated a typical session which brings joy, enhances skills, and builds confidence for participants. The program serves the needs of all ages, from as young as 18 months to those in their 80s and beyond. They currently house 11 horses, all of which are mature in age, have been ridden for years, and are very docile. We were all invited to their annual auction at the Fairgrounds on Halloween Night. This is their major fund-raiser and provides families with a controlled environment for trick or treating. Eldon brought along his guitar and concluded his presentation with a poem by Kansan John Anthony Davies, which Eldon put to music. Another great investment on our community.
Thanks to Dean Brigman for arranging this great off-site meeting!!
Question for next week: What is the name of the Governor of District 5D and to what local chapter does she belong?
Next weeks meeting will be back at the Town Club, with program by USD 308
Note to Guy Gann: You are program chair. This gives you a weeks notice to make sure your program shows up.