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Newsletter 08/13/2010

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Last Meeting: August 13, 2010 President Rick Mitchell in charge.

Guests: Vickie Tangeman, District 5D Governor, Peter Rate with Halstead Assisted Living and Sherry Bosley both a guest of Scott Potucek, Doug Wycoff with Hutchinson Care Center, (application in hand) a returning guest of Randy Hendrickson, Lisa Saylor, Scotts better half and Colby Davis, Wards son and Bob Peel, our guest speaker.

Fines: Larry Sloan and Dennis Reiser were our Sergeants-at-Arms. Darren Wicks fined for being late to board meeting. Pat Fallon paid a member reinstatement tax or a MIA member fine (Im not sure). Paying for birthdays were Doyle Ehling, Jeff Brewer, Scott Potucek and Don Grossardt. At-a-boy for doing newsletterand I didnt have to pay! Vern Powers paid to correct his age for his last birthday which was 86 instead of 83but whos counting? Randall Haltom was ratted out for being late. Larry finished with some Words of Wisdom and made us all pay so he would STOP!

TUIT: The TUIT and its holder Dean Brigman were absent so there was no report.

Announcements: Vickie Tangeman filled us in on District information and also informed us that Past President Scott Potucek received the Honor Chapter award based on scorecard points.

Tickets will be sold begining next Friday for the annual T.E.C.H. Golf Tournament foursome.

Also, next Friday, sign-up for our clubs annual Golf Scramble which will be held October 1st at Carey Park with Knackies catering breakfast. The price is $35 which includes greens fee, cart and two muligans. Invite guests! Contact Jeff Brewer at 620-728-9132 or jbbrewer@luminousneon.com if you have items to donate for prizes.

Ice Cream Booth sign-up continues contact Fred Conner at H: 663-2769 or C: 727-4730 or by e-mail bfconner@cox.net if you have not yet signed up to work the Kansas State Fair September 10-19. Workers are especially needed for the second weekend of the fair!

Program: Scott Saylor introduced Bob Peel, owner of Peels Salon Services. Peels is and always has been a family owned business, now in its fourth generation.. It began in 1937 by Bobs grandfather Robert H. Peel, Sr. with a small delivery truck and a little store here in Hutchinson selling their number one product hairspray. When he wasnt out selling he could be found pitching baseball at neighboring towns as he always wanted to be a pro baseball player. Hairspray is still their number one product but they have added 14,000 other items. Selling through 60 stores with 105 salon consultants, a staff of over 500, a telemarketing department, 4 warehouse locations they serve 80,000 professionals in 25,000 salons in 12 states. They assist those wanting to open salons from startup, with a book written by Peels on how to open a salon, through assistance in almost facet along the way.

50/50 Drawing: Curtis Mitchell won $21.

Newsletter Drawing: Eric Steinle was not here to tell us the answer to last weeks question of: What was Hutchinsons founder C.C. Hutchinson first and middle name and what other career did he hold before coming to Hutchinson to create a dry town? Clinton Carter Hutchinson who at age 38 laid out the towns boundries in 1871 with buffalo bones driven into the ground. He was also ordained as a minister in the Congregational Church however served as a pastor of the Topeka Baptist Church for two years 1860-1862 before coming to Hutchinson. The purse increases to $35 with this weeks question: Name two movies that a part of the movie was filmed here in Hutchinson.

Steve Conard, Editor

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Newsletter 08/06/2010

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Last Meeting: August 6, 2010 President Rick Mitchell in charge.

Guests: Jim Fedders, guest of Dean Brigman. Doug Wyckoff, Hutchinson Care Center, returning guest of Randy Hendrickson. Colby Davis, Wards son. Jason Klamm, our guest speaker, with his father Andy Klamm.

Fines: Sergeants Larry Sloan and Scott Potucek collected this weeks fines. Randy Henderson and Doyle Ehling fined for being late. Bob Bush was accused of being late but maybe they just missed him. Dean Brigman fined for his arriving later than his guest. Preston Clark and John Dreasher for being late to the committee meeting. The fines were followed by jokes by Larry and Scott. Doug Foss paid to announce his 16th wedding anniversary to Jill. Doyle Ehling also paid to announce his 7# 7oz. Granddaughter in Tucson, AZ at $1 a pound.

TUIT: Di Saunders, after carrying the TUIT for several weeks, had Tim Davies, Randy Henderson, Preston Clark, Duke Wiggins, Rick Mitchell, Brad Thompson, Scott Saylor, Ron Williams and Scott Potucek fined for not inquiring. She passed it along to Dean Brigman.

Announcements: BOARD MEETING Next Friday at 6:15 AM. District 5D Board Meeting next Sunday in Salina at 2:00 PM in the Chamber of Commerce meeting room 120 W. Ash St.

Ice Cream Booth sign-up continues contact Fred Conner at H: 663-2769 or C: 727-4730 or by e-mail bfconner@cox.net if you have not yet signed up to work the Kansas State Fair September 10-19.

Program: Ron Williams introduced Jason Klamm. Jason received his Eagle Scout award May 31st. He is the 626th Eagle Scout in Troup 301 and a student at Prairie Hills Middle School. Last year Jason spoke at our meeting asking for funds for his Eagle project to remodel the lunar base at the Kansas Cosmosphere. At that meeting we took up a donation of several hundred dollars towards this project. He constructed the lunar base with PVC pipe and fabric panels creating pods with connecting tunnels. Jason brought photos of the completed project which he spent more than 100 hours to complete. The total cost was around $750 with some extra funds raised going to the Cosmosphere for future upkeep of the lunar base. Jason thanked the club for assisting him with the project.

50/50 Drawing: Scott Potucek won $30 and donated it to Scout Troup 301.

Newsletter Drawing: Jerry Regier was not here so the purse increases to $30. Last weeks question: In the movie the Wizard of Oz, what was the name of the old cranky neighbor woman on the bicycle that Toto bit? Margret Hamilton played Almira Gulch, the neighbor before playing the Wicked Witch of the West in Dorothys dream. She also pitched Maxwell House Coffee as spokesperson Cora. She also played Morticia Addams mother Hester (Granny) Frump in the Addams Family. This weeks question: What was Hutchinsons founder C.C. Hutchinson first and middle name and what other career did he hold before coming to Hutchinson to create a dry town?

Next Week: Bob Peel with Peels Friendly Supply & Salon Services will be our guest speaker.

Steve Conard, Editor

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Newsletter 07/30/2010

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Last Meeting: July 30, 2010 Big Hat President Duke Wiggins in charge.

Guests: Doug Wycoff with Hutchinson Care Center returning guest of Randy Hendrickson, Frank Chappell, President of Air Capital AMBUCS a guest of Rick Mitchell and Tonya Gehring and Myron Marcotte with Kansas Underground Salt Museum, our guest speakers.

Fines: Brad Thompson and Doug Foss wrangled the fines for Big Hat Friday. For those poor souls that forgot to wear their Big Hats Stan Macgirvin, Tony Powers, Jeff Brewer, Dean and Terry Brigman paid dearly with cash and verbal assaults. Rick Mitchell was fined for making it to President of the club without being a Big Hatter. While Rick received a dissertation for not being a Big Hat member, the other Big Hat members sitting at the tables collected from all those members who have were not yet Big Hat members. Duke Wiggins was fined for not delegating the prayer and pledge. Tim Davies was fined for waiting outside for our guest speakers while they were already here. Randy Hendrickson was fined for not being here last week but his guest Doug Wycoff was. I along with several others were fined for eating ahead of the Sergeants. Brad also commented that he didnt like the newsletter questions. We do need another newsletter editor Brad! Duke Wiggins paid for Tim Davies having a program and saving Dukes life.

TUIT: Di Saunders had Dan Power, Dane Power (by association) and Tony Powers fined for not inquiring about the TUIT. She passed it on to Tim Davies.

Announcements: Frank Chappell, President of the newly formed Air Capital AMBUCS announced their Charter Banquet will be held August 21st with a dinner at Cow Town. Cost is $20 for a single and $35 for a couple. They also have raffle tickets for sale for $10 for a drawing for a new car or truck from Rusty Eck Ford or Midwest Superstore.

**Community Service Committee meeting next Friday at 6:15 AM.

**Membership Committee meeting next Friday at 6:45 AM.

Ice Cream Booth sign-up continues contact Fred Conner at H: 663-2769 or C: 727-4730 or by e-mail bfconner@cox.net if you have not yet signed up to work the Kansas State Fair September 10-19.

Plan now to attend Fall Conference for Great Plains Region October 8-10 in Rogers, Arkansas.

Program: Tim Davies introduced Tonya Gehring, Docent Supervisor and Myron Marcotte, Mine Manager for the Kansas Underground Salt Museum. Tonya has been with KUSM just over 3 years and Myron has held almost every job available over his 37 year tenure. Mining of Salt in Hutchinson began at Carey Salt in 1923. Tonya said attendance is averaging over 300 per day weekdays with as many as 595 last Saturday touring the museum. She has seen an increase in bus tours and stay-over guests with lower fuel costs although they have lost some school tours due to budget cuts. Their next Very Brady Murder in the Mine mystery dinner theater is sold out. Tickets are on sale now for a special mine tour by Myron on August 13th to see and sample the most beautiful red and clear salt found in the mine to date and to hear the history and stories from someone who really knows. The train ride acquired from the Hutchinson Zoo is currently being converted to electric drive and the track is being laid in the mine for a new addition opening by Christmas 2010. If you are looking for a break from the Kansas heat try a trip down 650 feet where the temperature is 68 degrees year round. You can also book groups above and below ground for meetings, class or Christmas parties. Myron said that while the salt museum is doing much better the Reno County Historical Museum is struggling. Please consider becoming a member of the Reno County Historical Society which supports one or both of these great places. They are always looking for docents or volunteers to work at either location.

50/50 Drawing: Duke Wiggins won $30 and donated it to the Reno County Historical Society.

Newsletter Drawing: Vern Powers did not know the answer (but should have) to the question: When was the first edition of The Hutchinson News printed and where? It was printed July 4, 1872 on a Washington style hand-press that was delivered on the first Santa Fe train just 8 days earlier. 5,000 four-page copies were printed in the back of a bookstore near First and Main streets by the first editor Houston Whiteside. The purse increases to $25. This weeks question: In the movie The Wizard of Oz, what was the movie name of the old cranky neighbor woman on the bicycle that Toto bit? She became the Wicked Witch of the West in Dorothys dream. What was her second claim to fame following the movie?

Steve Conard, Editor

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Newsletter 07/23/2010

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Last Meeting: July 23, 2010 President Rick Mitchell in charge.

Guests: Doug Wyckoff with Hutchinson Care Center, a guest of Tim Davies and John Dreasher, Colby Davis, son of Ward Davis and Marcy Kauffman with Training and Evaluation Center of Hutchinson, our guest speaker.

Fines: Sergeants-At-Arms Larry Sloan and Scott Potucek wielded the toilet for this weeks fines. Reta Joy Campbell and Ward Davis fined for arriving late. Preston Clark honored for a missed 39th (again) birthday on July 15th. Tim Davies fined for arriving after his guest, then his guest ratted him out for a second fine and last but not least not forgetting to take his guest through the breakfast line first $3 total. Dave Suhler announced his 30th wedding anniversary on July 26 to wife Margo. Tim Davies cell phone rang that makes $4. Sometimes, you dont have to venture far for fine material!

AMBUC of the Day: A member since 1998 (he thinks), joined after a memorable AmTryke presentation, married to Jill, works for Morton Salt 37+ years currently purchasing agent, one of three members in our club to have been District Governor and also a Big Hat member.

TUIT: Our condolences to Di Saunders whose nephew in Kansas City passed away so no TUIT.

Program: Dan Power, longtime T.E.C.H. board member introduced Marcy Kauffman, Marketing Director with T.E.C.H. Marcy was here to tell us about their upcoming 2nd Annual Downtown Hutch Uncorked for TECH Friday, August 27th from 6 to 9 PM. This is another of their annual fund raisers that was a spin-off of the Main Street Hops. Uncorked is a wine sampling event with both red and white wines and hors doeuvres provided at each of 10 participating downtown businesses. Tickets are on sale now for $40 for a sampling ticket or a non-sampling ticket for $15 and cease after 350 sampling tickets are sold. There is also a special 5 course Winemakers Dinner held in conjunction with the event on Thursday evening at Jillians Grill for $100 each. Todd Izzo from Constellation Wines will provide sampling of wines from Raffino Italian Vineyards. Raffino has been producing fine wines since 1877.

50/50 Drawing: Darren Wicks won $19.

Newsletter Drawing: Jim Kicklighter was not here so the purse increases to $20. Since we did not hear the answer to the question well use the same question: When was the first edition of The Hutchinson News printed and in what location?

Projects: Sign-up for work shifts have begun for our Ice Cream Booth project at the Kansas State Fair which is September 10-19. To sign-up contact Fred Conner at H: 663-2769 or C: 727-4730 or by e-mail bfconner@cox.net.

Calendar: July 30 – Big Hat Friday with Underground Salt Museum as our program.

Steve Conard, Editor

I sincerely apologize for any errors of omission or content that may occur due to speed at which the news occurs.

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Newsletter 07/16/2010

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Last Meeting: 7/16/10 President Rick Mitchell in charge.

Guests: Mattie Bieberly, stepdaughter of Steve Conard, Colin Crawford with Elliott Mortuary returning guest of Jim Jacobs, Lynette Mitchell Smith and Tomi Ann Faust with Big Brothers & Big Sisters and our guest speakers.

Sergeants-At-Arms: Larry Sloan and Scott Potucek levied this weeks fines. Rick Mitchell fined for not picking up his badge. Bob Bush, Randy Henderson and Randall Haltom and Dan Power fined for being late. Dan Power contested that he was not late and was fined again. John Knipp fined for not mentioning AMBUCS in his newspaper story. After a comment to the Sergeants about other advertising he was fined again for additional advertising without mention. Doug Foss was fined for a rude comment he made about Tom Hymer. Yours truly fined for a misspelled name and an error in content. Vern Powers was honored in song for his 83rd birthday. Also honored Randall Haltom for a belated birthday June 27th and Jim Seitnater for an upcoming birthday on July 20th.

AMBUC of the Day: None today.

Special Thanks! Darren Wicks thanked those who came to inventory shirts last Saturday and Don Grossardt reported we cleared between $3,200 and $3,500 above expenses on the Track & Field event.

TUIT: Di Saunders was back but unfortunately or fortunately, however you want to look at it, lost the TUIT while on vacation in Tucson, Arizona. Stay tuned for further updates.

Program: Tom Hymer began by sharing his personal experience as a big brother or Big for an 11 year old Little named Andy. He then introduced Lynette Mitchell Smith, Executive Director and Tomi Ann Faust, Marketing and Public Relations Director with Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Reno County. They are located on the Southeast corner of 9th and Main. They help at-risk boys and girls ages 5-17 years through long-term, personal relationships with carefully screened, caring volunteers. They currently have over 220 children matched with volunteers. Unfortunately they have another 100+ children waiting for a Big Brother, Big Sister, Big Couple or Big Family. Locally over 3,000 children have been served. Being a Big is a two-way relationship where both individuals each get and give from the relationship. While the organization stops monitoring the relationship once the children turn 18 some of the relationships carry on for years. They showed a video of a news story that Good Morning America aired covering the 30+ year relationship of a Big and a Little who are now 96 and 37 years old respectively. The national organization is 95 years young. Please contact them at 662-8161 if you are interested in becoming a volunteer.

50/50 Drawing: Rick Mitchell won $29. Talk about pulling a rabbit out of a hat!!

Newsletter Drawing: Darren Wicks answer of lucky charms was not correct to the question of: In the newest installment of the Twilight Saga: Eclipse, What two charms is Bella given by Jacob and Edward? The correct answer was a hand-carved wolf from Jacob and a heart-shaped diamond from Edward. The purse increases to $15. This weeks question is: What was the date of the first edition of The Hutchinson News and where was it printed?

Due to the speed at which the news occurs I sincerely apologize for any content errors!

Steve Conard, Editor

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Newsletter 07/09/2010

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Last Meeting: July 9, 2010, President Rick Mitchell in charge.

Guests: None were present as well as no speakerread on.

Sergeants-At Arms: Larry Sloan and Scott Potucek levied this weeks fines. An unauthorized, but paid nevertheless, Birthday announcement for Steve Conard started the mornings folly. Ron Williams was fined for a radio interview without mention of AMBUCS. Doug Fosss fine exemption status with a new year and a smart-aleck comment turned into a $2 fine. Yours truly fined again (twice) for no newsletter link with last weeks e-mail announcement (oops) and name badges that need to be made and/or corrected (Im behind). Don Grossardt fined for a Jack Mace comment (sorry, I missed the gist of it). Brenda Janda fined for no birthday listed on her annual information sheet. She said that was correct (must have been a geriatric slip). Bill Long, Dan Power, Dane Power and Jim Seitnater also fined for missing information on their annual forms. Rick Mitchell fined for no agenda at this mornings Board Meeting. Doug Foss ratted out the Sergeants for not having put up the banners. He paid (again) as well as the two Sergeants paying. Dan Power paid to announce his first grandbaby from his daughter 7 lbs. and $7.

AMBUC of the Day: Kathleen Kennedy will be marrying member Geoffrey Tolbert in about a month. She grew up in Topeka with four brothers moving to South Dakota where she attended law school. She moved to Chicago for more law school and then moved to Manhattan for an under-graduate degree from K-State. After passing the bar in South Dakota to practice law she passed the bar in Kansas last February. They moved to Hutchinson when Jeff got a job with Morton Salt. Kathleen works with Attorney Tim Larsons office in Wichita.

AMBUC of the Day II: Jim Seitnater is Downtown Development Director for the City of Hutchinson. Jim returned to Hutchinson after previously working at other Kansas newspapers and The Hutchinson News. One son is a driver for United Parcel Service and the other works for Farmland in Kansas City. After working with the AMBUCS club for many years installing Christmas lighting downtown, he decided to join our club. Jim has secured many awards for Downtown Hutchinson during his tenure as Director.

TUIT: The TUIT was on vacation this week with Di Saunders and only she knows its whereabouts.

Program: Due to a program cancelation and no Plan B Darren Wicks was left holding the bag. The Sergeants helped Darren out by dragging out the morning activities. But did Darren pay??

Calendar: A T-Shirt inventory was to be held Saturday (7/10) at 8:00 AM to reconcile the inventory following the NJCAA Track & Field Event.

Special Thanks: to those who helped operate our booth at the Rod Run event last weekend and to Dean Brigman for returning the AMBUC trailer to Salina.

50/50 Drawing: Bill Long won $30.

Newsletter Drawing: Stan Macgirvin did not know the answer but supplied it after someone gave it to him. Last weeks question was: What building was replaced by the Wiley Building in 1912? Answer: The Opera House. The purse increases to $10. This weeks question: In the newest installment of the Twilight Saga: Eclipse, What two charms is Bella given by Jacob and Edward?

Steve Conard, Editor

Due to the speed at which the news occurs I sincerely apologize for any content errors!

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Newsletter 07/02/2010

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Last Meeting: July 2, 2010 Curtis Mitchell, First VP in charge.

Guests: Wyndi Busick, Director of Sales & Member Services, Greater Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce our guest speaker and guest of Dan Power. Colin Crawford, Elliott Mortuary, a returning guest of Doyle Ehling.

Sergeants: Larry Sloan and Scott Potucek levied this weeks fines. Dan Power was fined for arriving after his guest. Tim Davies and Eric Steinle were fined for arriving late to breakfast. Duke Wiggins was fined for selling pot for $35 in the club newsletter. (Dont let Sheriff Henderson know.) Jay Pitzer was fined for the candy dish in his office that his secretary fills and pays for out of her own pocket. Ron Williams paid to advertise the exhibition game between the Young Professionals Vs the Old Professionals tonight (7/2) between Monarch double-header games at Hobart-Deter field. Fred Conner paid to advertise the free car show held in conjunction with HutchFest that will be Saturday night (7/3) at Carey Park. A special Thank You to Bob Bush for his mention of AMBUCS in the article in the Hutchinson magazine.

AMBUC of the Day: Ryan Thompson was born in Oakley, Kansas where his parents owned and operated a Tire shop. After graduating HCC he went to work for his Uncle Brad at Bridgman Oil Company. When not at work he can be found 4-wheeling at the closest sand-dunes.

TUIT: Ron Williams returned from swimming with a very rusty TUIT. It must have been very salty water! Tom Hymer, Bob (I dont care) Bush and Randy Hendrickson were fined for not inquiring about the TUITs well being. Ron passed it along to Di Saunders.

Program

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Dan Power introduced Wyndi Busick, Director of Sales & Member Services for the Greater Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce. She has served in Sales and Marketing positions with various hotel and convention companies Hyatt, Marriott, The Grand Prairie and Helms-Briscoe before returning to Hutchinson. The number one job of the Chamber is economic development which they have been working very hard at the past several years. Whether it is bringing new business to Hutchinson or working with the current area business on growth and development. She oversees the Chamber Ambassador program which is the meet and greet committee of the Chamber. This group promotes the Chamber to area non-member businesses asking them to join the chamber and greets those attending Chamber breakfasts and Business-After-Hours events. The Chamber serves as the local information source for visitors to our city for information on area events, places to stay or eat and gives information to those interested in relocating to our city. A new smaller lunch-hour mingle event is just starting for those who cant make it or those who may not be comfortable attending an afterhours event. The Chamber also shares their office with the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Wyndi also passed out a brochure listing the many benefits the Chamber has to offer its members. The Chamber began as the Hutchinson Commercial Club in 1912.

Drawings

: Yours truly won the 50/50 drawing of $32 for the second week in a row. Duke Wiggins ended his tenure as editor answering his own newsletter question of

What are the names of Dane Powers children?

and wining $35. Dan Power was also happy the answer was

none

. The newsletter drawing purse returns to $5.

What building did the Wiley Building replace on the northeast corner of 1st and Main in 1912?

Next Meeting: July 9, Program TBA. Please come and enjoy!

Steve Conard, Editor

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Newsletter 06/25/2010

HUTCHINSON AMBUCS NEWSLETTER Duke Wiggins, Editor

Our only Guest this morning was Marc Blackim of the Hutchison Monarchs Baseball Organization, hosted by Darren Wicks.

Sergeants for the morning were Larry S and Scott P, who started off by fining Jim S for being late, then moved on to levy a membership renewal tax on Mark T. Anita W carried the TUIT last week and zinged her daughter Valerie right out of the gate. Bill L also paid for not asking about the TUIT when Anita visited Mainstreet Mensware to purchase some Ambuc clothing. She then celebrated Fathers Day by fining all who did not run an errand for their spouse during the last week. The TUIT now resides with Ron Williams.

The AMBUC of the Day was Dane Power, one of our newer members. Dane is in the investment business, representing none other than Edward Jones. He is one of Hutchinsons most eligible bachelors and spends his free time rebuilding old motorcycles and playing the guitar.

President Rick M reminded members that the AMTRYKE Trailer will be on display at the Rod Run during the 4th of July festivities. Dean B has volunteered to deliver the trailer to the fairgrounds. A work schedule circulated last week requesting volunteers to man the trailer, but he still needs several more members to step up. The shifts are 2 hours each on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Please consider filling a shift and taking the opportunity to see the newly remodeled mobile tribute to AMTRYKES and AMBILITY.

Our Program for today was introduced by Darren W. Marc Blackim is the owner and General Manager of the Hutchinson Monarchs, our local representative to the Walter Johnson Developmental Baseball League. Marc is a local boy who grew up playing amateur baseball, and he and his wife Kim see this organization as a way of rebuilding the youth baseball program in the community. The Monarchs are made up of college age young men who invest their summer months to live with a host family, improve their skills, and make contacts that will enhance their careers in baseball. Marc and his wife Kim have marketed the Monarchs to the young people and have developed some novel ways to attract them and their parents to their games played at Hobart-Detter Field in Carey Park. In only their second season, the Monarchs are much improved over last year and have set a goal of qualifying for the NBC National Tournament in Wichita at seasons end. Learn more about the Monarchs, their players, and activities at www.monarchsbaseball.net

Drawings: 50/50 pot went home with Steve C. $28 will buy something real nice for Nancy. The Newsletter Question Opportunity would have gone to Tom Stanton had he been in attendance. Pot goes to $35 next week. Question for the week What are the names of Dane Powers children?

Next Fridays Speaker will be Wyndi Bursick, Director of Sales & Membership of the Greater Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce, hosted by Dan Power.

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Newsletter 06/18/2010

HUTCHINSON AMBUCS NEWSLETTER Duke Wiggins, Editor

Guests this week were Captain Troy Hoover of the Hutchinson Police Dept, hosted by Randy Henderson and Colin Crawford of Elliot Mortuary, hosted by Doyle Ehling.

Sergeants for this morning were Larry S and Scott P, who once again fined Duke W for more inaccurate information in the newsletter. This is my last week as editor, and I trust the new editor will do a better job of note-taking. One more $1 for the kids. Dennis R paid a late fine, then ratted on Jeff R (his new member) for following him in. Rita Joy C paid a cell phone tax from a prior meeting no they dont go away just because they didnt catch you at the time.

Jeff Brewer carried the TUIT last week, and it seemed to hang out with all Jeffs friends. He started off with a terrible pun charging or guest speaker Mr. Hoover with sucking up the dirt before he could get to it. He quickly fined himself while the rest of us groaned. He fined his card buddies for not asking the moved on finally passing the TUIT on to Anita W. Several members paid fines to make announcements. Doug F as for prayers for Jerry Dalton and his family, who lost his father during the week. Curtis M let everyone know that Jay P had been in the hospital this week to have some more kidney stones blasted. Reports are he is doing well and should go home this weekend. Fred C advertised for his local car clubs annual rod show at 6:30 this Saturday evening at Carey Park.

President Rick M then took over and reminded everyone of the Amtryke trailer that needs to be moved to the fairgrounds before the Rod Run on the July 4th weekend. He will circulate an e-mail requesting volunteers to man the trailer during the weekends festivities. He reported that the clubs $500 contribution to Ray Schoonovers Membership Building Fund was received in time for Rays Memory get-together in Enid. Eric S announced an Ice Cream Booth committee meeting for 6:15 next Friday morning, and Preston C announced a Membership and Public Relations Committee meeting at 6:45 the same day.

Randy Henderson introduced Captain Troy Hoover of the HPD, who is the Administrator for the entire department. Mr. Hoover has been with the department for 22 years and has worked in all facets of law enforcement. He has received his training and experience in Hutchinson, and is currently the #2 officer in the department. He devoted most of his time to the structure of the department and how it has been fined-tuned for efficiency. He currently is dealing with the citys budget constraints and how to integrate the available dollars into the departments operations. Thanks to Capt. Hoover for a very informative program.

Drawings: The 50/50 drawing went to Scott P – $21. The Newsletter Opportunity would have been Pam Brooks had she been here. Pot goes to $30 next Friday

Question for next week: Who was the AMBUC of the Day at this meeting and what is the name of his favorite dog?

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Newsletter 06/11/2010

HUTCHINSON AMBUCS NEWSLETTER Duke Wiggins, Editor

Guests of the club this week were Clara Kilbourn of the Hutchinson News, hosted by Scott Potucek and Rebeca Sandoval-Kennedy, hosted by Randy Henderson & our program for today.

Sergeants for this morning were Larry Sloan and Dennis Reiser who immediately fined Duke W for his screw-up in the newsletter for last week. Scott P carried the toilet last week, not Randy H. $1 for bad note-taking. Apparently Mr. Reiser hid from the rest of us at food time, so Larry fined everyone for eating before the Deputy. This is a cheap trick that cant work every week, so make sure you know who the Sgts are before venturing through the food line. Bill L returned with the Tuit, fining Scott S, Doug F, and Jay P for not paying their respects. Then Bill held a drawing to determine who wins the Tuit for the week. Jeff Brewer, who claims he has never had his name drawn for the Newsletter Question, finally had his chip pulled from the bag. Lucky Jeff goes home with the Tuit. Several members paid their $1 to make announcements during Tuit-Time. Jerry Regier needs volunteers for the Rod Run over the July 4th weekend. Contact Jerry or log on to www.hutchrodrun.com to sign up. Scott P paid his fine to announce that our AMTRYKE trailer would be at the Rod Run thanks to Jerry donating a space. We will need volunteers to man or woman the trailer, so see Scott if you are interested. Brenda Janda paid her $1 to announce the Open House for Good Samaritans Rehab Unit.

An AMTRYKE was presented to Destin Hopkins, who was accompanied by his guardians Glenn & Maime Wise of Eldorado, KS. Destin was tested and recommended for his AMTRYKE by Sara Willis, his therapist at Wesley Hospital. This AMTRYKE was provided by the Al Strecker Fund.

President Rick reported several recommendations from this mornings Board of Directors meeting. They recommended committing to a $500 contribution to a district fund to pay for the updating of the AMTRYKE trailer. The specifics of how and when the contribution will be made will be discussed at a future meeting, at which time the membership will act on this recommendation. Ray Schoonover, who traveled many miles to help start this chapter, is extremely ill and may have a short time to live. The board approved a $500 contribution to a membership fund to be established in Rays name. Plaques were presented to Randy Henderson and Jay Pitzer, as they will represent our District at the Regional Meeting prior to the National Convention in July as Project Chair of the Year and Ambuc of the Year respectively. Preston C reminded everyone that the membership promotion meeting for the Air Capital Chapter in Derby will be on June 19th, and indicated he would like to see a number of our members in attendance to support their efforts.

Our guest speaker for today was introduced by Randy Henderson. Rebeca Sandoval-Kennedy is the Clinical Director for St. Francis Community Services Outpatient Clinic. She graduated from HCC and Bethany College with a B.X. in both Social Work and Administration of Justice. She received her Masters of Social Work from Newman University. In 2008 she graduated from Mid America Nazarene University with a certificate in Play Therapy. She operates the Kennedy Counseling & Play Therapy Center at 2 East 12th in Hutchinson. Rebeca centered most of her program on the concept of Play Therapy and how it is used in her counseling sessions. She offered several examples of how children act out their inner feelings that cannot be expressed verbally. This allows her to work through these issues with the child.

Drawings: 50/50 was won by Anita W, who took home $30.

Newsletter Opportunity went to Luke M, who was not in attendance.Pot goes to $25 next week.

Newsletter Question for next week Name both local members who received District awards at this meeting and what honor was bestowed on them.

Future Meetings: June 18th HPD Captain Troy Hoover, hosted by Randy Henderson; June 25th Marc Blackim of the Hutchinson Monarchs, hosted by Randy Hendrickson.