HUTCHINSON AMBUCS
Guests: Roger Frischenmeyer of the Prairie Independent Living Resource Center, Inc., our speaker for today; Jim Gruver of Gruver Construction and Cabinet Connections, guest of Jerry R; Dennis Schamber, guest of Dan P. Jon Potter, guest of Craig Nelson; Doug Bunning, son-in-law of Harley Macklin; Kim Norwood and Kristine McKeown, guests of Reta Joy Campbell.
Sergeants Playground: Ward and Colby Davis introduced a new way to levy fines. Its called Pick a Victim and it goes something like this. Colby calls out a members name and Ward comes up with some violation to collect a fine. Those whose name were heard were Duke W, Ryan T (since Brad was missing), Tom H, Larry S, Fred C, Dane P, Eric S, the Steves (Conard and Harmon), Rick M. and Doug F. Quick way to pick up money!!!
Announcements: 1st VP Darren Wicks presided over the meeting today and did a fine job, although I think Colby still fined him for something. The fair is just 2 months away, and Fred C is already soliciting for workers for the Ice Cream Booth. This is our largest fundraiser, accounting for 50% of our total budget and 75% of our funds available for contributions to the community. There are 240 slots of 4 hours each. If every member signs up for 3 each, we can cover the manpower needed. Sign up now to have your choice of times. President Mitchell announced that the Board of Directors will meet on July 22nd at 6:15AM.
Dennis Schamber, VP of Farmers National Bank in Hutchinson, was sworn in as our newest member. Dan Power is his sponsor. Please welcome Roger to the community, just in time to scoop a little ice cream.
Program: Roger Frischenmeyer is the Independent Living Specialist for the Prairie Independent Living Resource Center, Inc., located at 17 S. Main in Hutchinson. PILR as it is known in the community, begin operations in January 1997 with the purpose of achieving the full inclusion and acceptance of people with disabilities through education and advocacy. PILR provides five core services Individual and Systems Advocacy; Information and Referral; Peer Support; Independent living skills training; and Deinstitutionalization of persons with disabilities, allowing them to live and function independently with the community. Our club has been a supporter of PILRs Disability Mentoring Day since its inception. DMD provides persons with disabilities an opportunity to spend a day on the job, exploring career opportunities within the community. Those who desire more information can find their website at www.pilr.org.
Drawings: The 50/50 pot of $24 went to Vern Doc Powers The Newsletter question went unanswered, as Dwight W was not in attendance. No show, No Money
This weeks question for $35 is When is Disability Mentoring Day commemorated each year? If you didnt catch it at the meeting, try PILRS website.