GUESTS: John Scott, Interfaith Housing Services, our guest speaker and Victor Curtis, Jeff Robersons Father-In-Law for a return visit.
FINES: Brad Thompson and Doyle Ehling were volunteered at the last minute as Sergeant-At-Arms. Since they had no real list to work from they went right to work fining all those Big Hat members who forgot to wear their Big Hat for the fifth Friday of the month which included about half the Big Hat membership along with myself. John Knipp was fined in retribution since he was Sergeant last week. Jay Pitzer was fined for going to Salina to watch the HCC girls play basketball instead of working his shift at the tournament booth. Paul Brown was fined for ratting out Pitzer. Randy Hendrickson paid to announce that his son went to work for the United Nations as a professional writer writing blogs. Scott Potucek paid to announce that his daughter would be back to judge a Forensics competition at HCC. She won a National Forensic Tournament while attending KSU. Dr. Tony Powers reluctantly paid to announce that his eldest daughter had placed third in the nation at a National high school Debate Tournament.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Community Service Committee meeting next Friday at 6:30 AM.
Casino Night for Burrton High School After-Prom party Saturday, April 20 at The Raz. Please sign-up soon if you are available to work.
PROGRAM: Jeff Roberson introduced John Scott, President and CEO of Interfaith Housing Services (IHS). IHS began as an idea at a Housing Symposium in January of 1989 because of a great need in our community for assisting low-income families and individuals to meet their housing needs. That need is just as great today in Hutchinson as it was 24 years ago. One of IHSs greatest programs is their Creating Assets, Savings and Hope (CASH) program. When their clients enter this program and save a minimum of $20 per month for 6 months while participating in life skills workshops during that time period IHS will match those funds 2:1. Those funds can then be used to purchase a residence, renovate a residence, continue education or capitalize a small business. They have added a new Weatherization Inspector position to assist in federal weatherization grants for project homes. John told us of several recent success stories that IHS had coordinated the efforts, from multiple resources, to renovate homes of individuals and families. IHS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Donations can be made through Hutchinson Community Foundation and they also welcome cash and in-kind donations. Please visit their website at http://www.ihs-housing.org/ to learn more and to read about the many success stories of those they have helped.
50/50 Drawing: Scott Potucek won $14 and donated it to Interfaith Housing Services.
Newsletter Drawing: Lee Gleason was not in attendance for the newsletter drawing.
Newsletter question: For $10, Interfaith Housing Services will match funds in their CASH program at what percentage?
Next Weeks Program: Dr. Ed Berger, President of Hutchinson Community College.
Editor:
Steve Conard