Newsletter 04/22/2011

LAST MEETING: April 22, 2011

EDITOR: Paul W. Brown

GUESTS: Colby Davis, guest of dad, Ward. Bobby Gann, guest of husband, Guy. Christine Pechstein, guest speaker.

SGT. REPORT: Sgts. Brenda and Jerry were in search of a few easy fines. Steve H. paid an early withdrawal tax. Reta Joy paid for winning last weeks 50/50 pot. Darren W. arrived after his speaker. Stan M. was fined for claiming his wife doesnt know how much money is in his wallet. Then the Sgts. fined entire tables for guessing slogans on sides of business vehicles. Example, electricians truck: Let us remove your shorts! There was more of the same, but even this newsletter has standards.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SLATE OF OFFICERS: Curtis Mitchell-President, Darren Wicks-1st Vice-President, Dane Power-2nd Vice-President, Jim Seitnater-Secretary, Don Grossardt-Treasurer, Scott Potucek-Sgt. at Arms, Reta Joy Campbell-Board Member, Jeff Roberson-Board Member and Gerry Dalton-Board Member. Elections will be on April 29, 2011.

EARLY MEETING ON APRIL 29-6:40 A.M.! EARLY MEETING ON APRIL 29-6:40 A.M.! The program for this meeting is the Buhler Jazz Band. They will begin at 6:40 A.M. with their music. We will eat after the program. Dont worry, coffee will be ready in advance so the AMBUCS are fully alert. And yes, you will be LATE, if you are not present by 6:40 A.M. (The Sgts. will be waiting for you like crocodiles anticipating migrating wildebeests.)

PROGRAM: Darren Wicks, Program Chair introduced Christine Pechstein, a Life Management and Leadership Development Trainer. Her topics included: prioritizing our time and resources, learning to say no, focusing to avoid chaos and maintaining checks and balances. More information is available at her website, http://www.moveintoaction.com/, or contact Christine at Move Into Action at Wiley Plaza.

50/50 Pot Winner: Brenda Janda-$23.00 (30-year veteran of Good Sams!)

NEWSLETTER QUESTION WINNER: None. Lee Gleason was not present. ($15.00 next week)

NEWSLETTER QUESTION: Stand up in front of the club membership and spell: PECHSTEIN.

NEXT MEETING: Have we mentioned 6:40 A.M.? April 29? And perhaps, Big Hatters?