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March 21, 2008 – Steve Conard, Editor

GUESTS Past members: Jo Ann Williams back for spring break visiting Hutch. and friends, Jason Jones back visiting Hutch. and for the Tournament and Harold Evy, a guest of Fred Conner, also back for the Tournament. David Burton, Director of Sports Medicine Services and Certified Athletic Trainer for Pinnacle Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics, PA. David Upp, international missionary, our guest speaker.

FINES: Ward Davis and Paul Brown were our Sgt.At-Arms. Tom Hymer, John Knipp and Doug Foss were fined for sitting too close to the source. Steve Harmon fined Im sure for a KU thing. Tim Davies fined for forgetting to show up Sunday for setup. Fred Conner paid his annual snowbird tax. Jo Ann Williams volunteered $20 before she was fined. Please come back anytime Jo Ann. Jason Jones paid his visitation tax. Bill Long fined for hiding shirts because Bob couldnt find them. Stan Macgirvin fined for insulting the Sgts. by laughing at them. Pat Fallon, Terry Brigman and Brad Thompson paid an ad tax for their ad in the tournament program. Last but not least, Doug Foss fined for sleeping through his neighbors house burning down.

TUIT REPORT: Larry Sloan is home recovering from surgery and hopefully still carrying the TUIT. Please drop him a card or call but be sure to ask about the TUIT.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: There was a second reading of the motion from the Board to raise dues $2 per month from $35 to $37 effective June 1st. The last increase in dues was in 2000. With our current membership of 74, this would raise almost $1,800 per year. This would eliminate any financial shortfall for the foreseeable future. Following discussion it was voted on and passed unanimously.

A BIG THANK YOU to all those who worked the NJCAA tournament for our club and charities!

CALENDAR: April 26-27 Regional Conference in Edmond, OK

May 2 20th Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser, Salina, KS

May 2 Main Street Hops for T.E.C.H., Hutchinson, KS

May 10 Gun Show fundraiser, Salina, KS

July 16-19 National AMBUCS Conference, Rogers, AR

September 26-27 Regional Convention, Salina, KS (Roaring Twenties Theme)

PROGRAM: Randy Hendrickson introduced David Upp as our speaker. David, the son of former Hutchinson attorney Robert Upp, is an ordained United Methodist minister since 1976. David has been in Fiji for the past 3 years as an international missionary. He decided the need there was not as great since many are already Christians and that he needed a tougher assignment. His next appointment will be as a student at the Leonard Theological College in Jabalpur M.P., India. For his living quarters he chose a 2-story apartment on campus where he could sleep upstairs in winter and downstairs in summer where it can reach 113 degrees. India is about 6% Christian compared with about 2% for that area of the world. There is still persecution of Christians in India. Graduates of the school must also take Hindu and Islam classes as part of their curriculum so that the missionary student will have a better understanding of the people of India.

50/50 POT: Steve Conard won $23.

NEWSLETTER: Stan Macgirvin didnt read his newsletter so the pot increases to $10. Nationally AMBUCS clubs hold two major membership drives per year, Spring Round Up and Fall Branding Time where current club members receive a special pin for bringing in a new member during these periods.

March 14, 2008 – Steve Conard, Editor

GUESTS Kirby List, Executive Director of the YMCA, our guest speaker.

FINES Ward Davis and Doyle Ehling were our Sgt.At-Arms. Ward fined Bob Bush for starting the meeting late. Bob blamed Don Grossardt as an accessory, who was also fined. Rick Mitchell paid to announce he is a first time Grandfather with a new Granddaughter in Colorado. They let him off easy without paying by the pound. They fined Eric Steinle for his alarm clock for sounding during the board meeting. He said it reminds him to get up and attend AMBUCS, which explains why he is ALWAYS late. Peggy McConnaughy and Pam Brooks paid for being late. Bob Bush was also fined for bringing the Clydesdales for the Main Street Hops instead of one of the female models from their magazine ads. He said he could afford horses but the models were not even in his budget.

TUIT REPORT None held since the keeper Larry Sloan is at Wesley Hospital recovering from surgery. Please drop him a card or call but be sure to ask about the TUIT.

ANNOUNCEMENTS The NJCAA tournament is finally here!! Be sure to show up for your scheduled work periods. There is a work schedule posted on the web site. You will need to contact a board member for the password if you were not at breakfast Friday. The password was also sent to the membership via e-mail.

Following the board meeting the Board decided to eliminate the clubs financial subsidy for club socials such as the holiday party, the installation banquet and other socials to help trim costs. This amount is currently budgeted at $1,000 to $1,500. Also the Board recommends to raise dues $2 per month from $35 to $37. The last increase in dues was in 2000. With our current membership of 74, this would raise almost $1,800 per year. This would eliminate any financial shortfall for the foreseeable future. This was a first reading of this recommendation and will be voted on by the membership in two weeks. If approved it would become effective June 1st.

It was recommended by the Community Service committee and approved by the Board to give $1,600 to T.E.C.H. for their computer lab. Also approved, to give $200 to the early Ed Center for their annual carnival. To give Kansas Special Olympics $850 and our local Special Olympics Hawks $1,000 was also approved. Also approves to spend $150 for a splint for McKella Headings and an AmTryke for Xavier Benson.

PROGRAM Randy Hendrickson introduced Kirby List as our speaker. Kirby is the Executive Director of our YMCA and has been in that position since February 2003 after Jason Jones left. The local YMCA has been in existence since 1875. The local Y currently operates on a $1.5 million dollar annual budget. There are 9 program directors with a staff of 80-90 part-time employees. Membership varies, depending on the competition, with 4,500 at the end of 2002 and 6,500 at the end of March 2006 after Pinnacle closed. They receive $40,000 from the United Way with the majority of their income from memberships and fees with the bulk of it spent locally. They award over $125,000 in scholarships and financial support to individuals who need assistance with membership and fees. Kirby passed out a flyer listing the facility features, benefits, hours, programs and membership rates. Kirby also gave a 10-question quiz and some additional questions on YMCA trivia to the membership awarding two T-shirts and a sports bottle as prizes.

50/50 POT Lee Gleason won $20 and donated it to the YMCA.

NEWSLETTER Drawing not held. Bob says that I am to put an AMBUC question and answer in the newsletter for you to know to win. We currently have 74 members and 1 Lifetime member Pete Adrian.

March 7, 2008, Steve Conard, Editor

GUESTS: Kimberly Thompson, guest and Brads wife. Pam Mitchell, guest and Curtiss wife. Mattie Bieberly, guest and Steve Conards step-daughter. Jeff Frizell, AWOL member.

FINES: Ward Davis and ? were our Sgt.-at-Arms. Duke Wiggins and Eric Steinle were fined for being late. Jeff Frizell and Steve Harmon were fined for supporting their winning team KU. Steve Harmon also paid a stupid tax for not taking up a bet with Al Strecker that KU would win ALL their games against KSU this year. Al Strecker also paid. Brad Thompson was fined an advertising tax for wining the Chamber Small Business Spotlight award. Brad Thompson, Pat Fallon, Doyle Ehling, Nathan Meyer, Doug Foss were fined an advertising tax for their companies sponsorship of the Chambers Focus on the Farm Ad. Bob Bush and Jeff Brewer were fined an advertising tax for the billboard at 4th and Main. I guess youd have to be a NasCar fan to understand.

TUIT: Randal Haltom had Randy Hendrickson (who just gave it to Randall), Ward Davis, Bob Bush, and Preston Clark fined for not inquiring about the TUITS well being. Randall gave it to Larry Sloan.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: YOU should have already signed up to work the NJCAA Tournament T-shirt booths. Only 1 week away!!

Board meeting this Friday at 6:15 AM.

A special presentation of a plaque was given to Curtis and Pam Mitchell in honor of their son Payton who passed away earlier this year. A $1,200 memorial gift was given to the William White Scholarship Endowment Fund in Paytons name, made possible by club member private contributions.

The club presented Jacob Steinbach a student at HMS 8 with a new larger and much improved Pro-Line AmTryke. Along with Jacob was his mother Dee, his brothers Patrick and Conner and his therapist Carol Taylor. Jacobs previous AmTryke is still being used at Farris School.

CALENDAR: April 26-27 Regional Conference at Edmond, OK

March 2 Bid Appetit, Charity Auction fundraiser, Salina, KS

May 2 20th Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser, Salina, KS Elks Country Club

May 2 Main Street Hops for T.E.C.H., Hutchinson, KS

May 10 Gun Show fundraiser, Salina, KS

July 16-19 National AMBUCS Conference, Rogers, AR

September 26-27 Regional Convention, Salina, KS (Roaring Twenties Theme)

MEETING: Our own Pam Brooks with Elm Grove Estates was our speaker. She spoke to us about Alzheimers disease, stroke and dementia. Today 1 in 8 individuals over the age of 65 will develop Alzheimers disease. Annual care for those with Alzheimers will reach $400 billion by 2010. Elm Grove has a 36 bed special care unit and 111 assisted living rooms. Pam provided literature on how their parent company Emeritus is promoting brain heath programs and regular assessment of clients at their facilities. Another flyer provided nutritional information to promote brain health. Currently there is no cure for Alzheimers disease, although the progression can sometimes can be slowed using the proper mental, physical, nutritional, spiritual and social programs.

50/50 DRAWING: Tom Hymer won $28.

NEWSLETTER DRAWING: None held. Bob, I thought you were going to pick this up again??

February 29, 2008, Steve Conard, Editor

GUESTS: Jerry Regier, promoter for the Hutchinson Rod Run this October, a 3x guest of Dean Brigman.

Duane Ely with the American Truck Historical Society, our guest speaker.

FINES: Jay Pitzer and Jeff Brewer were our Sgts.-at-Arms. Scott Saylor, Stan Macgirvin, Greg West and Guy Gann were fined for not wearing their Big Hats and all the other members were fined for not being Big Hats.

TUIT: Randy Hendrickson had Chuck Peterson, Dean Brigman and Randall Haltom fined for not asking about the TUIT this week. Randy gave the TUIT to Randal Haltom.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Have YOU signed up to work the NJCAA Tournament T-shirt booths? Only 3 weeks away!!

Community Service Committee meeting this Friday at 6:15 AM.

Curtis Mitchell is Bowling for Kids sake please contact him if you would like to help sponsor him at this event.

Greg West announced that the 30 hour famine at First Church of the Nazarene which had a goal of $29,000, raised $33,000 with about 70 children participating.

Have you sent Bob Bush a response to his e-mail requesting you opinion on how best to handle the month-to-month club expenditures when there is a shortfall. He wants to hear from you! A decision will be made at the Board Meeting on March 14th. Everyone is welcome to attend.

CALENDAR: March 7 Giving the first (from our club) Pro-Line AmTryke to a child.

April 26-27 Regional Conference at Edmond, OK

March 2 Bid Appetit, Charity Auction fundraiser, Salina, KS

May 2 20th Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser, Salina, KS Elks Country Club

May 2 Main Street Hops for T.E.C.H., Hutchinson, KS

May 10 Gun Show fundraiser, Salina, KS

July 16-19 National AMBUCS Conference, Rogers, AR

September 26-27 Regional Convention, Salina, KS (Roaring Twenties Theme)

MEETING: Duane Ely spoke to us about the upcoming American Truck Historical Society National Convention & Truck Show that will be held at the fairgrounds May 21 through 24. There will be 600 to 1,000 trucks of all kinds from all over the United States on display. Duane along with 2 other men started the Wheat State Chapter of the American Truck Historical Society in 2003. They are the only chapter in the state of Kansas and presently have 114 members. They are one of the largest chapters and will be hosting this convention and show. There will be no charge for the public to view the vehicles that will be displayed on the fairgrounds. The antique tractor association will also have units displayed in conjunction with the ATHS show. Duane owned Elys GMC dealership on the South-East corner of 4th and Whiteside for many years and is now retired. He has a couple of restored GMC trucks that he will be displaying at the show. Duane brought a video of last years show and also gave out copies of the ATHS magazine.

50/50 DRAWING: Doyle Ehling won $35.

NEWSLETTER DRAWING: None held.

February 22, 2008, Steve Conard, Editor

GUESTS: Jerry Regier, promoter for this falls Hutchinson Rod Run, a guest of Dean Brigman.

Kelly Curry with Graber Elementary School is our guest speaker.

FINES: Ward Davis and Randall Haltom were our Sgts.-at-Arms. Curtis Mitchell paid a winter departure tax for leaving us for a vacation in sunny Florida. Steve Harmon paid a fine for Sharons encouraging cavities by furnishing candy at work (Susan Evans, Dentist). Tim Davies was fined for leaving the county and going to work in private industry, surely with a raise in pay. Paul Brown was fined for badgering the Sgt. and then telling him he did not have any dollars to boot. Remember Paul, at AMBUCS and strip clubs you bring dollars. Jerry Dalton was fined for being seen driving all over town instead of being at work. The Sgts. fined all the members who did not attend this past weeks Chamber breakfast except Curtis Mitchell and Randy Hendrickson, who were there.

TUIT: John Knipp was traveling most of the week but Ward Davis called him and Al Strecker e-mailed him and both forgot to ask, and were fined. John gave the TUIT to Randy Hendrickson.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Have YOU signed up to work the NJCAA Tournament T-shirt booths?

Curtis Mitchell is Bowling for Kids sake please contact him if you would like to help sponsor him at this event.

Have you sent Bob Bush a response to his e-mail requesting you opinion on how best to handle the month-to-month club expenditures when there is a shortfall. He wants to hear from you!

Big Hat Friday this Friday! Wear your Big Hat!!

CALENDAR: March 7 Giving the first (from our club) Pro-Line AmTryke to a child.

April 26-27 Regional Conference at Edmond, OK

March 2 Bid Appetit, Charity Auction fundraiser, Salina, KS

May 2 20th Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser, Salina, KS Elks Country Club

May 2 Main Street Hops for T.E.C.H., Hutchinson, KS

May 10 Gun Show fundraiser, Salina, KS

July 16-19 National AMBUCS Conference, Rogers, AR

September 26-27 Regional Convention, Salina, KS (Roaring Twenties Theme)

MEETING: Randy Hendrickson introduced Kelly Curry as our speaker. Kelly is a second grade teacher at Graber School. Kelly applied and was accepted for a therapy dog from C.A.R.E.S., Inc. located in Concordia. Kelly has a female student this year who is a quadriplegic with Cerebral Palsy. Kelly would like the therapy dog to attend the various therapy sessions with this student. There are also three Autistic students who could benefit from the therapy dog. The dog would reside with Kelly and she would be responsible for its care. The dog would attend school with her each day. Kelly has been teaching for the past 22 years in McCandless and now Graber School and hopes to use the dog in class for at least the next 10 years. The club awarded her a check for $700 towards the $750 purchase price of the dog.

50/50 DRAWING: Diane Sanders won $30 and gave it to Kelly towards the purchase of her dog.

NEWSLETTER DRAWING: The $20 in the pot was given to Kelly to complete the purchase price of her dog.

February 15, 2008, Steve Conard, Editor

GUESTS: Ted Bender with Hurst Chiropractic was a guest last week, but I forgot to list him.

FINES: Ward Davis and Jeff Brewer were our Sgts.-at-Arms. Dennis Reiser, Eric Steinle and Duke Wiggins were fined for being late. Scott Saylor left a dollar for his early-withdrawal tax or for being late, were not sure. Jay Pitzer was fined for being too friendly with Marilyn in the lobby. After fining Guy Gann and Al Strecker for no pins they decided to pin-check the rest of us.

TUIT: Darren Wicks after a two week long and winding road of travels had Dan Power, Jay Pitzer, Jim Shaw, Bob Bush, Jim Kicklighter, Randall Haltom and John Knipp fined for not asking about the TUITs well being. He gave the TUIT to John Knipp.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: There is a T-shirt Committee meeting Next Friday at 6:15 AM. Dennis Reiser passed around the sign-up sheets again for working the NJCAA tournament. Please sign up! We also voted on the generic tournament design transfer.

Thank You to those Big Hatters who worked the F 4 simulator that Bob Bush brought in for the Big Boy Toy Show.

Thank You to Darren Wicks who, as our incoming Chamber of Commerce President, spoke about AMBUCS during his speech at the annual meeting last week.

Bob Bush announced there would be a proclamation given at Tuesdays City Council meeting to AMBUCS for February as visibility month. He also found out at the District board meeting that the State also will be issuing one.

CALENDAR: April 26-27 Regional Conference at Edmond, OK

March 2 Bid Appetit, Charity Auction fundraiser, Salina, KS

May 2 20th Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser, Salina, KS Elks Country Club

May 2 Main Street Hops for T.E.C.H., Hutchinson, KS

May 10 Gun Show fundraiser, Salina, KS

July 16-19 National AMBUCS Conference, Rogers, AR

September 26-27 Regional Convention, Salina, KS (Roaring Twenties Theme)

MEETING: Bob Bush provided information from last weeks Regional Board Meeting that he attended. Several of the dates listed above are fundraisers the other clubs are having. Bob also passed out a copy of the 2007-2008 Board Action Plan that was developed following the board retreat a few weeks ago. You should also have received a copy of this by e-mail. Please read it and provide feedback to Bob about those issues listed. Many of those items were discussed including the best way to handle the occasional monthly shortfall of cash for monthly operating expenses. Possible options discussed were a dues increase, a pre-approved amount for automatic transfer by the treasurer when a shortfall exists, a special fundraiser with those funds designated to monthly operating expense rather than charities, as possible options. Please provide feedback to Bob or any board member so a decision can be made soon.

50/50 DRAWING: Bill Long won $25

NEWSLETTER DRAWING: Not held

February 8, 2008 – Steve Conard, Editor

GUESTS David Burton, Director of Sports Medicine and Certified Athletic Trainer for Pinnacle sports Medicine and Orthopaedics, PA returning for a 2nd visit, Kirby and Christine Goering with PET International.

FINES Ward Davis and Duke Wiggins were our Sgt.At-Arms. Tim Davies was fined for being late. Darrin Wicks was fined for doing a radio spot for the annual chamber dinner with no mention of AMBUCS. Jay Pitzer was fined for taking a dozen-glazed donuts to his last dentist appointment.

TUIT REPORT Bob Bush had Tim Davies, Randy Hendrickson, Al Strecker, Dennis Reiser, Randall Haltom, Curtis Mitchell (twice also for Mark Clark), Jeff Brewer, Rick Mitchell and Guy Gann fined for not asking. He gave the TUIT to Darrin Wicks.

PRESENTATION Clayton Goldwater who attends Wesley Hospital for therapy received an AmTryke with special accessories. His parents Doug and Audra Goldwater were also here for the presentation.

PROGRAM Kirby and Christine Goering with PET International were our speakers. PET stands for Personal Energy Transportation. This organization manufactures, and with the help of hundreds of volunteers in 14 workshop around the U.S., builds a trike type of wheelchair through monetary donations. Their Kansas facility in Moundridge, which is sponsored by the Eden Mennonite Church so that non-profit funds can be raised, are in the process of acquiring their own non-profit status as they are an non-denominational organization. The trikes have wooden bodies so that repairs can easily be made by local craftsman and they have space to haul water, groceries or packages. They are hand-cranked, like our AmTrykes, but are larger and more robust to handle rough terrain and go where wheel chairs cannot. It is estimated that over 23 million people have lost the ability to walk from landmines or polio. The PETs are provided free of charge to individuals in third world countries that are in most need and where the PET would be most suited. The PETs have been sent to over 60 counties worldwide. The units are shipped in cardboard cartons cushioned with any materials that can be reused such as clothing, shoes and even tennis balls. They also need volunteers to assemble the units. It costs approximately $250 to build a unit and ship it to a U.S. load point. The units are then sent by container where needed. More information can be found at petinternational.org and donations can be made to Eden Mennonite Church c/o PET Project, 320 W. Ruth St., Moundridge, KS 67107. Each workshop is responsible for raising its own funds.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign up to work the NJCAA Tournament T-shirt concessions March 17-22.

Please read and respond to the e-mail that Bob Bush sent out following the officer retreat.

50/50 POT Dwight Wiehl won $27 and donated it to the Goldwaters.

NEWSLETTER Drawing not held since I didnt get it posted in time.

February 1, 2007, Steve Conard, Editor

GUESTS David Burton, Director of Sports Medicine Services and Certified Athletic Trainer for Pinnacle Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics, PA. Craig Williams, President of the Board of Directors for the Family Childrens Theatre.

FINES Al (K-State Purple Blinking Light and all) Strecker and Jeff Brewer were our Sgt.-at-Arms. Dennis Reiser was fined but I missed whymust have been a K-U thing? Greg West was fined for feeding the family last week. Dean Brigman was fined for feeding his California guest 2 weeks in a row. Nathan Meyer was fined for being late. Paul Brown, Randy Henderson, Gene Haas and Guy Gann was fined for getting their breakfast ahead of the Sgts. Guy Gann was fined for invasion of privacy for calling Al at home and asking him to bring him a beer while he was playing the 16th green. Lee Gleason was fined for noise pollution for operating what must have been a 500hp high- loader while working on his private lake at The Highlands. Gene Haas was fined a no e-mail savings tax. Bob Bush was fined a Budweiser sales tax for all the beer he sold for the Super Bowl. Everyone who didnt work the casino night fund-raiser was fined. And last but not least a $1 fine for all those who thought the game was worth watching. Go Cats!!

TUIT Greg West paid a measly sum of money for not have anyone to fine. He gave the TUIT to Bob Bush. Oh S**t. Did anyone count the number of e-mails he sent out this week?

ANNOUNCEMENTS Happy 61st Anniversary to Vern & Aavon Powers.

Board Meeting next Friday, Feb. 8 at 6:15 AM. Another good reason to have checked your e-mail.

NJCAA Basketball Tournament fund-raiser March 17-22

Big Hat fundraiser at the Big Boys Toy Show. You received several e-mails about this.

February is AMBUCS visibility month.

PROGRAM Craig Williams, President of the Board of Directors for the Family Childrens Theatre was our speaker. Craig is also Principal of Prairie Hills Middle School and also performs murder mysteries for church groups etc. Craig told us that former theatre director Patrick McCreary would be back in Hutchinson Feb. 1 and 2 performing Lincoln & Booth Frozen in Time at the theatre with a student who would be playing Booth. Both would portray what was going on in each of these mens lives and how they both came together at that particular moment in time. Fiddler on the Roof will be the last show in this years season February 21-24. It will be held at Memorial Hall due to the size of this production. The show was first performed in 1964 and is 44 years old and still going strong. The Family Childrens Theatre will announce its 20th year season shows at this event.

50/50 POT Guy Gann won $29.00.

Newsletter Drawing Duke Wiggins $20.00

HUTCHINSON AMBUCS

This Weeks Guests:

John Reynolds our District Governor from the Salina Red Barons chapter Weston & Beth Unruh Youth Pastors from the First Church of the Nazarene Andrew Potter & Kelsey West Youth from the First Church of the Nazarene

Fun with the Sergeant??

This weeks sergeants were Ward D and Al S, and they started by picking on Eric S, who is very proud of his humble Little River heritage. It seems their schools were in session on Martin Luther King Day. I did not hear Erics explanation for this anomaly, but he paid his $1. Nathan M, Darren W, and Jerry D all paid for having their picture taken at the latest Chamber opening without displaying their Ambuc pins. Don G paid for problems he kept having with his e-mails and their invisible attachments. Jeff B paid a liars tax from some prior week. Both Brad T and Randall H were late for this mornings Special Projects meeting. Then Ward proceeded to levy Ive missed you fines on those his records show have not been fined recently. Oh well. Its all about the kids!!

Pam Brooks returned with the Tuit and fined all who attended the Chamber After Hours get-together and failed to ask She then passed the Tuit on to (its a secret). Beware next Friday.

Announcements:

District Governor Reynolds announced that the District is seeking a candidate for his office for the 08/09 year. If you are interested, contact Doug Foss, our chapters latest Governor. The District meeting is scheduled for Feb 10th in Salina. Contact President Bob if you are interested in attending. Special Projects chairman, Dennis R, reported on their meeting this morning. Everything is beginning to fall into place as the NJCAA National BB Tournament is scheduled for March 17th through 22nd. Work schedules will circulate beginning in February.

Program:

Andrew Potter and Kelsey West presented their youth groups current outreach project. OneLife Student Ministries from the First Church of thee Nazarene have partnered with World Vision to raise awareness of the worlds hunger problem. Some of the statistics they shared were: 15,000 children under age 5 die every day as a result of malnutrition – thats 5.5 million annually. Around the world more than 850 million people are hungry, including over 300 million children.

They and their peers will conduct a 30 hour famine to help understand what it feels like to be hungry. They are seeking sponsors, with the goal of raising $29,000 to help families in Mzimba, Malawi. The significance of this goal is it represents the 29,000 children who die each day from disease, hunger, and poverty. Those who visit the church will be greeted with a paper chain with 29,000 links that stretches around the whole facility. 40 persons spent 12hrs each constructing and hanging the chain. If you would like to help, contact the church office at 662-1283 or Greg West (Kelseys father).

Winners

The 50/50 pot winner was Eric S, who donated the $35 to the “30 hour famine” fund The newsletter winner would have been Monte M. Since brother Luke was in attendance, he was declared the winner, and donated $15 to the cause.

HUTCHINSON AMBUCS

Fun with the Sergeant??

Preston C carried the toilet for Sgt Ward D this morning, and this week they came prepared (no cheap fines). Don G was displaying his new reversible belt. Margaret needs to check him out each morning to see that his belt isnt twisted, both socks match, etc. Sheriff Randy H apparently received an increase in his Reno County car allowance and was asked to share $1 of it with the Kids. Stan M should find his cell phone improving in the near future, as Cruppers will be the home of the latest cell phone tower in Reno County. Wonder if Chad and his friends will be there for the grand opening. Doug F was fine for something (maybe just because). Later, Jerry Regier of Temecula, CA and former Reno County resident felt so sorry for him that he paid Dougs fine for him. Nathan M was fined for double-dipping civic organizations. When you see him, ask which club has more fun, Ambucs or Rotary. Finally, Bob B and Jim S, as city employees, had to pay for the Citys sponsoring the latest Chamber breakfast.

Dennis Reiser returned with the TUIT and generated much moola. Fined were Doyle E (Bonnie didnt ask at church), Tom H, Ward D, Tony P, Guy G, Larry S, Cliff M, Bob (who cares) B, Randall H, and Jeff B. He than passed the beloved washer to PAM BROOKS.

Membership Contest Results Announced

While the Fall Branding contest did not generate as much excitement as did the one during Spring Roundup, it still resulted in several new members. Winners of Am-bucks were Fred C (10), Bob B (10), Al S (10), Ward D (5), Duke Wiggins (5), Randy Hendrickson (10). New members are Jim Shaw, Diane Saunders, and Peggy McConnaughy.

Our Website (hutchambucs.org) is running well. President Bob asked everyone to log on this week and click on the “members only” tab and check out their personal information. Please report any corrections to Al.

Reminders:

The Special Projects Committee will meet next Friday at 6:15 at the Town Club. If Chairman Dennis does his job, members can go to the calendar on the website, click on the meeting, and find the Agenda. How about that for cool!!

Jay P and Steve C still need a few more volunteers for next Saturdays (1/26) Casino Night fund raiser. The more, the merrier. The Soroptimist Club is a great bunch according to Doc Powers. Be at the Plaza Towers at 6:00. Dress should be white tops and black slacks.

The Executive Board Retreat will be from 11:00 to 2:00 at the Airport Steakhouse. This will be a planning session and all interested members are welcome to attend.

Program:

For those of us who grew up in the 50s and 60s when gas was $.19 per gallon and a new muscle car from the factory cost $3,600, life was driving up and down Main Street, honking at friends and hiding the beer cans from the cops. Jerry Regier grew up right here, and he and his wife Jan were guests this morning of Dean and Sherra Brigman. Jerry and Jan, along with the Brigmans, are promoting the first, hopefully annual, Downtown Hutchinson Rockin Rollin Road Run on October 3-4-5th, 2008. They plan to attract 800 pre-1973 Hot Rods and Custom Cars to Main Street between Ave B and 3rd Street, along with numerous car related vendors and an estimated 40,000 visitors. The couples first such promotion attracted 100,000 to a California town less than one-half the size of Hutchinson. Since then, they have started their own company Cutting Edge Marketing and have had numerous successful promotions prior to bringing one to Hutch. The activities will include the Kansas BBQ on Friday night, a Poker Run and Sock Hop (remember those) on Saturday. And Hot Rod Church and an Open Header run on Sunday. Just like golf tournaments, this endeavor will require hundreds of volunteers (and I hear it costs nothing to volunteer). Dean will be putting his team together this spring, so if you would like to participate, let Dean know.

Guests and Winners

Guest of Randy Hendrickson Ionnis Eleftheriou, a therapist with Sundance Rehabilitation

Guests of Dean Brigman Jerry & Janet Regier and wife Sherra

The 50/50 pot – $26 went to Al Stecker

Newsletter drawing – $10 would have gone to Pam Brooks if she had remembered her newsletter. Les see that makes Pam todays Big Winner lost out on $10 and went home with the TUIT.