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Newsletter 02/27/2009

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GUESTS Don Grossardt, its been awhile and its tax season no less.

FINES Scott Potucek with help from Ward Davis levied this weeks fines. The Edward Jones boys; Jay Pitzer, Dan and Dane Power and Darren Wicks were fined for radio advertising without an AMBUC tagline. Preston Clark for a nice yellow page ad but no mention of AMBUCS. A clearer picture with your pin might have saved you. Jeff Brewer in the Wichita Eagle with no mention of AMBUCS. They even catch you out of town. Rick Mitchell on TV with no mention. Bob Bush was thanked for the proclamation and fined for not mentioning AMBUVS on his many bill boards. Fred Conner displayed his hot rod at the Big Boys Toy Show but no mention either. Did they miss any communication mediums?

Eric Steinle was late, paid a fee to announce the sign-up to work for the NJCAA Tournament and then promptly left. Those who had not yet signed up to work also paid a dollar. Please sign up NOW!!

Scott Potucek is also soliciting members to work a casino night fundraiser for New Beginnings that will be held April 4th, 6:30-10 PM at the Town club. If you can help with this see Scott.

TUIT REPORT Randy Hendrickson reported that Doyle Ehling, Scott Potucek, Terry Brigman, Tim Davies (who gave it to him) and this editor who originally reported it as Henderson and they found out who had it the hard way, all forgot to ask at some point during the week. Randy gave it to Reta Jo Campbell.

PROGRAM Our own Dennis Reiser informed the club about the newest t-shirt project opportunity that the club has been asked to do. The NJCAA Divison 1 Mens & Womens Track and Field Championships that will be held this summer in Hutchinson and will be held every other year in here with a three year or longer commitment was discussed. This year it will be held May 21, 22 and 23. The Thursday, Friday and Saturday of Labor Day weekend. There will be just one Annual t-shirt transfer design plus a few generic designs. No individual team transfers will be made. The number of shifts and length of shifts is yet to be determined. Profits will be split 60% AMBUCS / 40% HCC after expenses. You were all e-mailed about this event. Following the discussion a vote was held and an overwhelming majority approved the project.

50/50 Drawing Vern Powers won $30.

NEWSLETTER Drawing Was not held because the President could not find the chips. A fineable offense. The answer to last weeks question was Hickory Gables Restaurant. This weeks question is Where was the dinner held when the club was first chartered?

Steve Conard, Editor

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Newsletter 02/20/2009

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GUESTS Emile Blakesley, Sydney Ramsey and Nate Dreiling are sports performance students and guests of Dave Burton. Joe McCarville, guest speaker and guest of Tom Stanton.

FINES John Knipp and Ward Davis were the Sgt.-At-Arms. Randy Henderson was fined for his comment to John had you been gone?. Bob Bush was fined for not sitting with John at the Chamber breakfast. Randy Henderson and Bob Bush were fined (again) for Hog Wild catering a recent City/County shindig. Tim Davies, alias Easy Rider, was fined for riding his Harley last week when it was 29 degrees. His comment, I have good leathers. Doyle Ehling was fined for spending more time outside on the lawn and sprinklers than with his customers. They really dont care. Steve Conard and Steve Harmon were fined for having a 1924 KKK picture that recently appeared on the front page of the News and that Conard acquired for his collection. It was historical to the time they said, and they still paid. If you think that photo was good, you should see an enlargement of it and the other two that came with it. Monty McConnaughy for taking too long to paint his store-front. They were painting more Wednesday. You better bring some more money Monty & Luke. They also did the semi-regular pin check and fined those without.

Bob Bush bought a fine to promote Randy Henderson playing in the Annual Interfaith Housing Golf Fundraiser which will be held March 30th using 3 local courses. See Randy if you are able to sponsor him in this event.

Diane Saunders bought a fine to promote Developmental Disabilities who are gathering signatures on post cards to send to the Governor and State Representatives to combat funding cuts when there are over 3,800 individuals on their waiting list and only 30 came off last year.

Scott Potucek bought a fine to promote a Fundraiser for New Beginnings which will be a casino night held April 4th at the Town Club and they need dealers. There will be a sign-up sheet next week if you are able to help with this project.

TUIT Tim Davies had Bob Bush and Ward Davis fined for not asking at the Big Boy Toy Show and at Boy Scouts. Also fined were Eric Steinle, Pam Brooks, Duke Wiggins and Randy Hendrickson. The last person in this distinguished list is carrying the TUIT.

PROGRAM Tom Stanton introduced the honorable Joe McCarville, District 4 Judge who was here in uniform to present General Jesse Lee Reno biography. Jesse Lee Reno was born April 20, 1823 in Wheeling Virginia. He was a career United States Army officer who served in the Mexican-American War, the western frontier, and as a Union General during the American Civil War. Known as a soldiers soldier who fought alongside his men, he was killed September 14, 1862 at the age of 39 while commanding a corps at Foxs Gap during the Battle of South Mountain near Boonsboro, Maryland. Reno was posthumously promoted to major general, retroactive to July 18, 1862. Reno County is named in his honor as well as three Army outposts Fort Pennsylvania in present day Washington, DC renamed Fort Reno in 1862, Fort Reno near El Reno, Oklahoma in 1874 and Fort Reno on the Bozeman Train in Wyoming in 1865. Reno, Nevada and Reno, Pennsylvania are also named in his honor.

50/50 DRAWING Dwight Wiehl won $25.00. No Newsletter drawing was held.

What was the name of the restaurant (now long gone) that we used to regularly hold our breakfast meetings at back in the mid 1980s. After it closed, we tried several locations short-term before finally settling at the Town Club?

Steve Conard, Editor

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Newsletter 02/13/2009

Hutchinson Ambucs

Newsletter editor: Tom Hymer

Guests:

Aubrey Abbott Patterson who presented todays program.

Substitutes in the Sergeants Playground:

With no explanation the unlikely pairing, Bob Bush and Jay Pitzer were stand-ins for the regular sergeant. This activity will probably not improve their golf game. However as sergeants they proved capable of collecting the money. Ward Davis was dinged for playing with his cell phone and blocking traffic somewhere, maybe at K-61 and 11th Avenue. Late arrivals at the board meeting were Curtis Mitchell and Rick Mitchell. Eric Stienle was fined for being on-time further reinforcing his reputation for being late. Club president Scott Potucek was fined for several violations one of which was dumping the badge box (like this has never been done before). Guy Gann was fined for doing the dishes, which apparently has never been done before. Jeff Brewer was fined for being a card shark; He probably has done this before.

Adventures of The Round Tuit:

New member Jerry Hill learned some rules about having the Tuit, mainly if you have the Tuit you have to pay to get rid of it. It appeared that Jerry Regier encountered Jerry Hill somewhere and did not ask about the Tuit. Ka-Ching, or as in the case of the toliet, whooosh. Motorcyclist Tim Davies now has the Tuit, probably because he was sitting with the two Jerrys.

Buy a fine (another term for advertising at an incredibly cheap price):

Dennis talked about youth leadership and has his daughter is involved. Bob Bush confirmed that Denniss daughter is talented and getting things done.

Club Announcements:

President Scott mentioned that at the board meeting another T-shirt opportunity is developing. Details and terms are under discussion. If you would like to learn about this project, be at the T-Shirt Committee meeting at 6:15 this coming Friday. Also Spring Round-up is approaching and now is the time to invite some people to be guests of the club. Last but not least Scott announced that the Salina Ambucs club has challenged our club to a Polar Plunge. If you think this is a jump into some lake in the winter, you are right. Everybody is waiting for that sign-up sheet, not.

Program:

Dean Brigman introduced todays program presenter Aubrey Abbott Patterson, president and director of the Hutchinson Foundation. Hutchinson Foundation was founded in 1989 by Dick Dillon and is a tax exempt 501c3 organization. Hutchinson Foundation, like other foundations, serves the specific geographical area of Reno County. One of the fundamental activities is building and developing endowments. Endowments basically work with a principal amount of money that remains intact, however the investment and interest earnings are directed to giving. The foundation offers personal services in advising donors on how to best manage their gifts and other assets, e.g. land. The organization also monitors needs in the community and seeks to match these needs with available resources. To learn more take a look at the website http://www.hutchcf.org/ .

Drawings (another term for dumb luck):

Doug Foss won the 50/50 pot of $24 and pocketed his winnings.

Newsletter Question for the next meeting February 20th :

What is the polar plunge?

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Newsletter 01/30/2009

Hutchinson Ambucs

Newsletter editor: Tom Hymer

Guests:

Rev. Tim Ault-Duell, who will present todays program, was introduced by Doug Foss. Jerry Hill was the guest of Jim Shaw and will become a new member today (see below). Terry Brigman introduced past presidents Jim Bearce and George Kinney. They even dug out their Big Hats. Being that January 30th was the fifth Friday of the month the Big Hats take over the meeting. Extra Big Hat Chief Duke Wiggins opened the meeting.

The Sergeants Playground was usurped by the Big Hats:

Therefore Jeff Brewer and his side kick Steve Conard roamed the room collecting fines from innocent Ambucs who were just minding their own business. Some victims included Bob Bush, Scott Saylor, and Ward Davis for things the editor cant remember. Undoubtedly their offenses were trumped up. Guest George Kinney paid for but left behind his 50/50 tickets. Then JB and SC brought forth the Presidential Business Bag. Among other relics in the bag, there was a huge, giant-sized gavel. Past presidents were coerced into coughing up money for this trip down memory lane. Other guilty people were Reta Campbell for avoiding an Ambuc, is that possible? No Big Hat on Head fines included Eric Steinle, Tony Powers, and the usual Guy Gann. Steve Conard announced that he is now a proud Grandpa and did he pay the usual tax of $1 per pound for a new baby in the family?

Adventures of The Round Tuit:

New member Dane Power learned the beauty of toting the Tuit because Duke Wiggins and Doyle Ehling asked about at Church, however Doug Foss did not. Also Steve Harmon forgot to extend his care and concern about the Tuit. Dane handed off the Tuit to the dangerous Darren Wickes, beware and be alert, and show that you care about the Tuit if you should encounter Darren.

Buy a fine(another term for advertising at an incredibly cheap price)

No advertisers today.

Club Announcements:

Eric mentioned that the sign-up sheet for the printing T-shirts at the NJCAA Tournament is available.

President Scott Potucek conducted the ceremony for swearing in new member Jerry Hill, introduced by Jim Shaw. Congratulations to Jerry and thank you to Jim.

Program:

Doug Foss introduced Rev. Tim Ault-Duell who presented a program about Nothing but Nets. Tim, who is the pastor at South Hutchinson Methodist Church, talked about mosquito nets for the children in Africa to protect them from contracting malaria. This program has wide support within the world-wide Methodist Church, the United Nations, corporate sponsors ESPN network, the Bill and Melissa Gates foundation. The program was created by a bishop in the Methodist Church of Africa who lost his daughter to malaria. Many people, mostly children, in Africa are afflicted with malaria. Because of the extreme poverty that prevails in Africa countless lives are lost due to malaria. $10 buys a net including the delivery. Money is raised in various ways, Pastor Tim recounted his Walk to Wichita campaign in June and July last year that raised $2000 in donations. You can learn more about Nothing but Nets by going to their web site www.nothingbutnets.net. A big thank you is in order for Pastor Tim for an informative program and his work in it.

Drawings (another term for dumb luck)

Eric Steinle won the 50/50 pot of $29 and donated his winnings to Nothing but Nets.

Newsletter Question for the next meeting February 6th : What is the disease that Nothing but Nets works to prevent?

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Newsletter 01/23/2009

HUTCHINSON CHAPTER OF AMBUCS

President Scott Potucek opened the meeting.

Guests: Bob Bush introduced former member Rod Fry and Nathan Meyer introduced Lance

Patterson as a guest and part of todays program.

Fred Conner led is prayer and Dave Shuler led the flag salute.

The Club had breakfast.

FUN WITH THE SERGEANTS

Sergeant Knipp fined Doyle Ehling, Dane Power and Dan Power for being late. He then played President Obama trivia fining many of us for not knowing as much as he did about our new president proving that is better to ask than receive. Jeff Brewer paid a dollar announcing he would be a grandpa again in June. Scott Potucek gave his tuit report and tried to fine us at the meeting for not asking, but thankfully tuit originator and Sgt. Brad Thompson quickly set him straight about tuit rules and did a little fining of his own. Scott then presented one of our newest members Dane Power the tuit since he was there and Brandon Blevins wasnt. Lucky Dane.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OTHER FUN STUFF

Duke prepared the Club for Big Hat Friday next week imploring those who owned one to wear the darned things. Duke was somewhat concerned when Doug Foss told him that Pastor Tim Ault Duell was next weeks program. Doug assured him that the Pastor could hold his own with the Big Hatters.

Brenda Janda told the club more about last weeks Amtryke recipient Dominic Glendening and his familys history of adversity and said that Dominic wanted to ride his Amtryke home that day, he lives in Maize. President Scott presented Larry Sloan a spur that he earned for the Club during Fall Branding. Dennis Reiser said that the sign up sheet for the NJCAA Basketball booth would be going around next Friday and asked all to plan some time to help March 15 thru 21st.

PROGRAM

Randy Hendrickson introduced Nathan Meyer and Lance Patterson of the Young Professionals of Reno County. Nathan told of the history of YP which started in September of 2007 and now has 177 members who are 21 to 40ish. YPs goal is for members to make connections with others of their age group through monthly mingle, educational opportunities and community involvement. 30 YP members help to mentor HCC Scholars they also work with the Boys & Girls Club to teach life skills like banking, budgeting and credit use. YP works with the Chamber to assist local companies who are recruiting younger talent by helping recruits learn more about the community and its quality of life. Nathan also told the Club about this years Chamber of Commerce annual Dinner meeting speaker Rebecca Ryan who has started the YP movement across the country and whose firm helped the Reno County Young Professionals with a survey that targeted the thoughts of the 21 to 40ish in our community. Lance then gave a power point presentation on the survey results which can be found at www.YPRenoCounty.com

DRAWINGS

Jerry Dalton won $27 in the 50/50 pot.

George Kinney was not present to answer the newsletter drawing.

QUESTION

How many members are noted as Big Hatters on the web site?

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Newsletter 01/16/2009

HUTCHINSON CHAPTER OF AMBUCS

Vice President Scott Potucek opened this special meeting to honor President Al Strecker.

Guests:

Karen Vidricksen,our District Governor; Jerry Hill; Pastors Pat&Tim Ault-Duell; Sandy Spencer of Tyson Foods; Mrs.s Pitzer, Brewer, Hymer, Ehling, Foss, Powers, Peterson, Potucek, Harmon, Saylor, Conner, Wiehl, Shaw andvery special guest, Jan Strecker, joined us for breakfast. My apologies if I missed anyone.

Doug Foss led is prayer and Guy Gann led the flag salute.

In honor of Al, Scott painted the tuit purple and decided to keep it longer. He also presented

Class I Community Service Patches recently awarded to the club. Chuck Peterson told the club of how thieves were breaking into fans at football games cars and using their GPS to locate their home and taking the garage opener to gain entrance and steal their valuables, knowing that they would be away during the length of the football game.

Brenda Janda introduced Dominic Glendening and his family, Dominic received the 1st Amtryke from the Al Strecker Memorial Fund. There will be two more Amtrykes presented at future meetings for Trinity Pachero and Charlotte Troy.

The District Governor swore in Rick Mitchell and Curtis Mitchell as new officers, Scott Potucek as President for 2009 and led the membership in their pledge of support of the Hutchinson Ambucs Club. She then presented Al Streckers 2008 Presidents Plaque and Past-Presidents pin to Jan.

Bob Bush reported that donations to the Al Strecker Memorial Fund to date were $6,000 and that the Community Service Committee had met and agreed to honor the request of Jan Strecker and her sons to use the monies to purchase 3 Amtrykes each year or to any additional needy child under the direction of the Community Service Committee. He then read a most touching letter from Jan which included a $500 contribution from the Strecker Family towards Als Amtryke Fund.

Jeff Brewer spoke about history and mission of The Ambucs Club made up of over 6,000 Ambucs in 120 Chapters throughout 21 States. Nationally Ambucs raise funds for the education of therapists and Amtryke development. Locally Hutchinson Ambucs support TECH, The Early Education Center, Reins of Hope, Camp Hope and Head Start. In tribute to Als leadership, the club achieved Blue Chip for the second year in a row. This award represents a 10% net increase in membership over the previous year. It is highly unusual for a long term club of our size to earn this honor. To achieve it for a second year is very rare indeed. Jeff reviewed the accomplishments of our chapter during Als six-month term as president. Our Ice Cream Booth at the Kansas State Fair was awarded a Championship Blue Ribbon among all the food vendors this September. The Club has given away 9 Amtrykes, putting us on the road to placing 20 by May 31, 2009. We sponsored 2 HCC students who are working toward their degree in some branch of therapy at $1,000 each. We recommended 2 two students working toward an advance degree in therapy who were accepted by the National AMBUC Scholarship Committee for $500 scholarships and matched those funds from our chapter funds. In the last 6 months we have made donations to the following local Community Service organization: The Early Education Center, Sundance Farms, Camp Hope, TECH, and Headstart.

THE SGT WAS QUIET FOR A CHANGE. WATCH OUT FOR THIS WEEK.

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Newsletter 01/09/2009

HUTCHINSON CHAPTER OF AMBUCS

For the Newsletter – January 9, 2009

Vice President Scott Potucek opened the meeting.

Guests: Mark Clark introduced new member Brandon Blevins. Dan Power introduced new member Dane Power and Sr. British Open Champion, Bruce Vaughn as a guest and todays program.

Larry Sloan led is prayer and Mark Clark led the flag salute.

The Club had breakfast.

Sergeant Knipp fined Steve Harmon for a comment he must have made and then reported that he had no other charges against the members. Tuit holder Bob Bush made up the lost income by fining all those in attendance $2, claiming that he must have seen them sometime for some reason during his extended care of the tuit over the holidays. He then asked Scott Potucek if he would rather pay an additional dollar or take the tuit, thankfully Scott took the tuit ending any further expenditure.

Scott Potucek read a letter from Stu Strecker about the special breakfast in Als honor on January 16th. Jeff Brewer told the club that the special Champagne Breakfast meeting will be a celebration of the clubs good work and accomplishments during the Presidency and leadership of Al Strecker. This will be a special meeting, so invite your significant other to attend with you..

Scott Potucek and sponsors Mark Clark and Dan Power swore in new members Brandon Blevins and Dane Power.

Dan Power, thanks Dane for your assistance, introduced the 2008 Sr. British Open Champion Bruce Vaughn of Hutchinson with a video highlighting the final hole and birdie put for his win at Royal Troon. Bruce told of his introduction to golf by Professional Golfer and Major League Pitcher Ralph Terry when Bruce worked in Larned, Kansas. When asked how Terry had helped him, Bruce said that Ralph taught him that the most important shot in golf is your next one and the need to practice. Bruces career started in local tournaments, the then Nike Tour, international golf and after 6 knee operations he turned 50 and felt ready for the Senior Tour. Bruce answered many questions from the club including what his favorite courses to play were; he quickly answered Royal Troon, Turnburry, Pebble Beach and Westchester. Bruce brought the Claret Jug with him and graciously showed this special trophy

Diane Saunders won $24 in the 50/50 pot.

Mark Clark was unavailable to answer the newsletter drawing.

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Newsletter 12/19/2008

HUTCHINSON CHAPTER OF AMBUCS

Vice President Scott Potucek opened the meeting.

Tom Stanton introduced Jerry Hill, Toys for Tots as a guest and todays program.

Jay Pitzer led the prayer, and Pam Brooks led the flag salute.

The Club had breakfast.

Sergeants Knipp and Kicklighter fined several for missing Ambucs poker chips discovered when needed at recent Casino Night. He then recognized and thanked all those who helped at the News and Kutters parties. Scott Potucek paid sort of (IOU) later covered by Jim Shaw for praising the Symphony for its Christmas concert. Fred Conner shared a poster given the club by students who received goody boxes from Santa. Brenda Janda shared a Thank You card from Ella McLaughlin, recent Amtryke recipient. There was an attempt by others to discuss the status of the tuit with current holder Bob Bush who declined comment or to pass the tuit along at this time.

Scott Potucek mentioned plans for a special breakfast in Als honor on January 16th. The Board nominated a new slate of officers by moving the current officers up and electing Dave Shuler as the recording secretary. The January 16th meeting will be dedicated to Al Strecker. This will be a special meeting, so invite your significant others to attend with you.

Tom Stanton introduced Jerry Hill of Toys for Tots; Jerry Hill acknowledged the District Attorneys office as a top collector of toys each year and told the history of the organization started in 1948. Between 5,500 6,000 quality toys are collected in Hutchinson with over 4,000 toys, 500 mittens/gloves and 500 blankets given to needy kids. Jerry said that 1300 toys came from the national program, 1200 toys come from the annual Bike Run, 700 toys from KZSN Radio/Wal-Mart and 600 wooden toys are hand made by inmates of the East Unit of the Hutchinson Correctional Facility and the rest come from local donors. He explained that approx 1500 are saved to start next years campaign so that inmates can mail to loved ones before Thanksgiving.

Randy, Kate and Jane Harder joined the club for breakfast despite Kates Amtryke not being shipped as promised. She will receive the Amtryke as soon as it arrives.

Brad Thompson won the 50/50 pot and donated the $19 to Toys for Tots.

Tom Stanton waived his right to answer during the newsletter drawing.

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Newsletter 12/05/2008

HUTCHINSON CHAPTER OF AMBUCS

For the Newsletter – December 5, 2008

Vice President Scott Potucek opened the meeting, speaking about our sadness due to President Al Streckers sudden passing.

Pam Brooks introduced guests; Melanie Collins and Denise Hallman and then stood shoulder to shoulder to pray an Our Father for Al after the flag salute the club had breakfast.

Scott spoke of his fond memories of Al and how the grieving process will affect us all differently over time. He introduced Sgt. John Knipp who collected for a memorial for Al and later reported that the club had raised enough that morning for an Amtryke to be donated in Als memory.

Scott reminded the club that breakfast next week, Friday December 12th would be at the Airport Steakhouse with the club going across the street afterwards to L & B Rental to pack Christmas boxes to be given away to needy children. He mentioned plans for a special breakfast in Als honor possibly on January 16th. There will be no meetings on December 26th or January 2nd due to the Holidays.

Eric reported on his research of the clubs by-laws concerning the passing of a sitting president, there were none, so in consulting the National Office they suggested electing a new slate of Officers to insure there communication with the President. The Board met and will recommend to the club a new slate of officers by moving the current officers up and electing a new secretary on January 9th. The January 16th meeting will be dedicated to Big Al and his commitment to helping others through AMBUCS. Jan Strecker will be invited to attend and Als Presidents Plaque and Past Presidents pin will be presented to her. Bob Bush and Jeff Brewer will be putting this program together. This will be a special meeting, so invite your significant other to attend with you.

Jay Pitzer reported that the club has already been paid for the two Casino Nights that the club will do for the Hutch News and Kutters Furniture Christmas Parties December 6th and 12th. He thanked those helping and invited others to help and learn for upcoming opportunities.

Doyle Ehling announced that Als funeral will be Saturday at 10:00 AM at Trinity United Methodist Church and that a section of seats will be reserved for Ambucs.

Pam Brooks reminded the club to please call those on the recruitment list and invite them to breakfast and to join our club.

The rest of the meeting was spent sharing stories and memories of Al. The following are examples:

Jay Pitter Al made the most of life, using the beautiful day Tuesday to put up the Christmas decorations. Jay told of Als love of equipment and the fun they had using a borrowed gator with a dump bed that Al reconfigured with a blade controlled by a bungee cord to move and fun he had dumping piles and piles of dirt or his neighbors snow.

Doug Foss Als extra help and service to his customers as a sales rep with an engineers expertise.

Ward Davis told of Als ever changing excitement as Ward completed the work on Als new house.

Eric Steinle – Told our guests that the group is usually much more fun than today and hoped they would come back on a normal morning. Eric told several golf stories, remembering that Al enjoyed spending time with his friends even if they were bad golfers, didnt matter if it was looking for your ball in the gunch or down the fairway. He told of an early morning round with Bob Bush at the Highlands and how excited Al was to join them after seeing them during his morning run, like a kid receiving an unexpected present.

Randy Henderson shared another golf story of Al jogging back a hole to retrieve a club that he had left behind. Randy shared that after losing his father this summer; he felt a closer bond with Al.

Rita Joy Campbell- spoke of coping with grief sharing from a book that she just finished and how as a new member

she appreciates the friendship of the club.

Bob Bush marveled at Als innovative recalling that after a 19th hole one day, he and Al discussed attending a Golf School and by the next day Al had researched and found and enrolled them. It was mentioned that one thought the school had helped Als game more than Bobs. Bob recalled when greeting Jan at the house her sadness that Al would not be able to make the golf trip to St. Andrews that he had so enthusiastically planned for them, Bob stated that yes Al would be with them in their hearts and that he would tip a glass of scotch each day to his friend Al.

Mark Treaster won the 50/50 pot and donated the$30 to Als Amtryke Fund.

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Newsletter 11/21/2008

Hutchinson Ambucs

Newsletter editor: Tom Hymer

Guests:

Karen Vidricksen, District Governor and visiting from the Noon Network Ambuc club in Salina; Tomi Ann Foust, Big Brothers Big Sisters and presenting the program today; Denise Hallman, Community Finance, guest of Vern Powers.

The Sergeants Playground:

Sergeant John Knipp and his toilet toting side-kick Randy Hendrickson fined late arrivals Tom Stanton, Jim Kicklighter, Luke McConnaughy, Mark Clark, and as usual, Eric Steinle. Sixteen members signed up for hanging lights and garland in our Downtown, however only eight showed up to work. Hhhmmmm, not good. Incredibly no one was willing to rat-out the delinquents so Jim Seitnator sacrificed himself and paid their fines while giving praise and thanks to those who showed up.

Adventures of The Round Tuit:

Mark Clark learned the beauty of toting the Tuit because Larry Sloan, Bill Long, John Knipp cared enough to ask about it. Everyone else in the club was fined for not caring. He gave the Tuit to Bob Bush so that Bob might have the same experience and also learn the beauty of toting the Tuit. Why Bob? Well, Bob Bush has stated many times over the last 10 years that he doesnt care about the Tuit. Will having the Tuit for 2 weeks change his mind? Watch out!

Buy a fine (another term for advertising at an incredibly cheap price)

No advertisers today.

Club Announcements:

Jeff Brewer reminded the membership about the Christmas Party social on December 4. Complete information is included about the end of this newsletter.

No meeting on Friday November 28th because it is the day after Thanksgiving. Be thankful and enjoy the Holiday.

District Governor Karen Vidricksen recognized our club with two awards, one for our web-site and the other for our community service. Good job to go everyone involved with those committees in our club.

Casino nights, Pitzer said volunteers are needed for Dec 6th for The Hutchinson News and Dec 12th for Cutters Furniture. These events are fun and fund raisers.

Amtryke presentation our work to create mobility and independence for people with disabilities:

Doug Foss and Brad Thompson assisted in the giving of an Amtryke to 5 year old Sean Castor who was accompanied by by his mother Barb, sister Ashley, and Luke M McConnaughy. With lots of energy and enthusiasm Sean climbed up on his new Amtryke and took off riding. This should prove to all of us that our efforts really do help some people and inspire us to continually do our work in the community.

Program:

Tom Hymer introduced Tomi Ann Foust, Marketing & and Public Relations Coordinator Big Brothers Big Sisters of Reno County. She talked about the changes that happen to the kids and the volunteers who are matched. Statistics show the results of the organization in the lives of kids. 46% less likely to start using illegal drugs, 27% less likely to start drinking alcohol, and 55% less likely to skip school. Currently there are over 187 children matched to volunteers. Unfortunately, there are another 150 children waiting for a Big Brother, Big Sister, Big Couple or Big Family. 75% of those on the waiting list are boys. Volunteers a.k.a. Bigs, commit to 2 hours per week in spending time with a boy or girl a.k.a. Littles. Big Brothers Big Sisters has a team of case managers to help each match and conduct regular activities. See their web site http://www.ksbbbs.org/reno/ and/or call Tom Hymer 620-727-182, formerly a big for 7 years.

Drawings (another term for money-making opportunities)

Jeff Brewer won the 50/50 pot of $25 and donated his winnings to Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Larry Sloan was asked the Newsletter Question for the Week, his answer, I cant turn on a computer. What???!!!

Newsletter Question for the next meeting December 5th : How old is Sean Castor?