Hutchinson Ambucs Weekly Meeting – Tom Hymer, editor
It was the 5th Friday of the month, and when that happens it is Big Hat Day. Taking charge was Duke Wiggins, the Big Chief of the Big Hatters. Click here to learn more. http://www.hutchambucs.org/big_hat_club.php
Welcome guests: Janet Regier, Jerrys spouse; Ray Schoonover, former Big Hat National President and lives in Enid, OK; Rays daughter, Toni Cornejo; Angie Ely of New Beginnings and her son Cole; Eric Steinle introduced his son Cole and a friend Austin Perry; Cindy Kotshegarow also of New Beginnings; Todays program Deb Hagan introduced by Jerry Regier; Doug Foss introduced his guest Paul Hartman.
Sergeants at work: After a peaceful breakfast Big Hatters Doug Foss and Brad Thompson tried to make everyones day a little better by fining them. While somewhat short of fine material they came up with some quality and creative ways to extract money to make their fine quota. For example, they fined everyone except former Ambucs presidents. Then the former presidents were fined for something, maybe disobedience. Doug fined Eric Steinle for mooching breakfast for his son and a friend. Steve Harmon tried to leave early but was snagged by the Brad. Duke paid $5 for losing his jacket, provingthat it is possible to be fined every week. Then Doug and Brad conducted an auction for a new and handsome Big Hat pin which Jeff Brewer won with the high bid of $10.
After three weeks of toting The Tuit, Dane Power was finally allowed to give his report. All the people who failed to ask him about the Tuit were absent today, a strange thing. He gave the Tuit to John Knipp, absolutely one of the most dangerous men to have that thing, fair warning.
Angie Ely of New Beginnings announced to the membership her appreciation for the support Ambucs provide. Especially the Casino event that occurred Saturday to help raise some money for New Beginnings.
Program: Jerry Regier introduced the program Deb Hagan who is director of the Friends in Action organization that is part of the Reno County Department of Aging. Their goal in Reno County is to assist the home bound elderly to improve their quality of life and remain independent as long as safely possible. They do this through volunteers who visit an elderly client one or two hours a week and perform various chores to assist the resident. These chores can be grocery shopping, doctor visits, going out for coffee, and other activities. Jerrys wife Janet is a volunteer and she talked about her client, a 92 year old lady. They go shopping at Walmart, and visit the beauty shop. Her friend is up-to-date on everything including KSU and KU sports. Janet claims she is the one who benefits the most from their friendship. Deb said that her main effort is to get the word out about FIA so that there is more public awareness about the organization and how it benefits the community and is fulfilling for the volunteers. http://cms.hutchcc.edu/hcc/home.aspx?menu_id=164&head_id=2878&id=3458&ekmensel=c580fa7b_164_0_3458_6
Closing ceremonies: Rich Mitchell won the 50/50 pot of $23 and donated the money to FIA. The Big Chief of the Big Hatters Duke seemed to have a problem in locating the chips for the Newsletter drawing. It is not known whether a drawing occurred due to end of meeting distractions. However the question for the next meeting, who is Deb Hagan?