Hutchinson Chapter of AMBUCS
Editor: Duke Wiggins
Guests:
Jason Jones, former member, who returned to Hutchinson for the NJCAA Basketball Tournament; Mark Blakeslee, guest of Randy Henderson, Accounts Services Representative for Youthville, our program for today.
Sergeants Playground:
Sgts Knipp and Hendrickson started off by recognizing those who worked or were scheduled to work on Friday or Saturday at least 2 shifts at the T-Shirt Booth. Virtually all members answered the call. We congratulated ourselves for a job well done. Someone slipped a picture of this editor hard at work during one of his shifts at the booth. Duke indicated he was waiting for sales to materialize. Bob B indicated that sales are not the product of waiting, but require initiative, something which I seemed to lack. Fine – $1. Fred C was asked to define the Cross-Over shift, and when it didnt come out as watching the games with friends and turning off his cell phone, was fined $1. Dennis R was recognized for his inspired leadership of the T-Shirt Booth Committee, which worked well it its first year of existence. Eric S thanked everyone for filling all the man(or woman)power slots. That part went very smoothly this year.
Tuit Report:
Having carried the Tuit for several weeks, Curtis M exposed its new look. Brad T aided him in returning it to its original silver finish, with stamped numbers and everything. Actually, our beloved multi-colored washer was discarded and replaced by a new one. Any attempt to remove the numerous coats of paint proved too time-consuming. Curtis then levied fines on a huge list of members for not asking him at the T-Shirt Booth. Many members refused to pay because of the well-known rule that volunteer AMBUC projects were immune to Tuit fines. The New Tuit was passed on to Larry Sloan, who was the only person to ask about the Tuit without prompting.
Announcements:
President Scott added his congratulations for a job well done at the T-Shirt Booth so far and used this to segue into Spring Roundup and our need for additional members to handle our fund-raising projects. Jeff B reminded us that Steak Night II would be a great opportunity to introduce prospective new members to our club. Its scheduled for Saturday, April 24th, at Dillon Hall on the Fairgrounds so be thinking of who would make a good AMBUC in Hutchinson. John K reported that Mark Clark is in good spirits, and is appreciating his family and friends more each day.
Program:
Randy H introduced Mark Blakeslee, who is the Accounts Services Representative for Youthville, headquartered in Newton, KS. Their mission is Giving Children Back Their Childhood, which involves providing the best sources of help to children who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected. Their Foster Care and Adoption Programs provides opportunities for children who have been orphaned by the judicial system to find meaningful family experiences, from foster care to adoption. Family Consultation Services provides licensed clinicians who offer therapeutic services to anyone from age 3 to adult. They also have Psychiatric Residential Treatment Centers in Dodge City and Newton that offer highly structured treatment for youth whose behaviors threaten the safety of themselves or others. Sheriff Henderson attested to the fact that he works with Youthville to place persons who do not belong in our Bob Johnson facilities, but have been directed that way by the court system. Mark envisions partnering with such groups as the AMBUCS to expand their services to the forgotten youth of Kansas.
Drawings:
Kathleen Kennedy won both drawings, donating both pots to Youthville a total of $45. The newsletter pot returns to $5 for answering next weeks question, which is When and where is Steak Night II?
Next weeks Program is hosted by Scott Saylor and will feature Tech, Inc.