Newsletter 05/27/2011

LAST Meeting: May 27, 2011. Editor: Paul W. Brown

GUESTS: District Governor Vicki Tangeman, guest of the club. Dennis and Julie Bockenstedt, guests of Jeff Roberson. Colby Davis, son of Ward Davis. Teresa Archer, guest of Reta Joy Campbell.

SGT. REPORT: A full platoon of Sgts. descended upon the club without warning (Jerry, Dennis, Larry and Brenda). Same old story, they want cash! Darren W. was fined for being late. Steve H. and Larry S. paid birthday fines. Darren W. was fined for not having a program and for spilling the water in the vase at his table. Jeff R. amended his ways and was fined for being ON time. Randy H. paid for winning the 50/50 Pot last week. Rick M. still could not memorize the membership oath, but yours truly was fined instead at the urging of Brother Bush. Members present with double letters in their names were fined. AMBUCS without their pins were assessed. Darren Wicks bought a fine to brag about his new grandson, Jack Michael, 8 lbs. 2 oz., 20 inches long.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

District Governor Report: National Big Hat raffle tickets are available for $25.00. The grand prize is valued at $4500.00. The AMBUC National Convention is fast approaching on July 20-23 in Memphis, Tenn. The next District Board Meeting will be in Salina on the 2nd Sunday in August. Regional Convention will be in Oklahoma City, OK from Oct. 14-16.

Outgoing Presidents Report: President Rick Mitchell thanked the club for a successful year. The club provided 4 AMTRYKES and an IPAD to help with special needs. Rick specifically thanked all the AMBUCS who helped with the T-Shirt Booth at the NJCAA National Track Meet. Thanks to everyone who work to make the lives of others better!

NEW OFFICERS INSTALLED: Curtis Mitchell, President. Darren Wicks, 1st Vice- President. Dane Power, 2nd Vice-President. Jim Seitnater, Secretary. Don Grossardt, Treasurer. Scott Potucek, Sgt. at Arms. Directors: Reta Joy Campbell, Jeff Roberson and Gerry Dalton.

PROGRAM: Jerry Regier spoke about the 2011 Hutchinson Rod Run. The Rod Run includes the display of hundreds of cars, a golf tournament, a street dance and an auto auction. Full details are available at http://www.hutchrodrun.com/.

50/50 Pot Winner: Tom Hymer-$30.00.

NEWSLETTER DRAWING: Kathleen Tolbert not present ($35.00-next week).

NEWSLETTER QUESTION: What are the dates of the 2011 Rod Run? Go to http://www.hutchrodrun.com/ for the answer.

JUNE 3, 2011 PROGRAM: Marc Blackim, owner of the Hutchinson Monarchs baseball team.