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Guests

Marc Trent Program Speaker, and guest of Brenda Janda

Jill Foss

spouse of Doug Foss

Jason Grossardt

son of Don Grossardt

Shawn and Amy Caley

daughter and son-in-law

of Jeff Brewer

Gary Peak

guest of Fred Conner

Bob Bush took the TUIT to Washington, D.C. to see the other Bushes.”

Then, our Bush sent an e-mail on membership and fined all those who did not respond.

Bill Rogers was selected as the new keeper of the metal ring.

Sgt. Tom returned with his giant assistant Rod Fry.

(You mean those weren’t Mutt ‘n Jeff I saw?)

Doug and Jill were assessed a vacation tax. Brenda J. was fined for sucking up to the Sgt. Stan M. paid for silence. Doyle was assessed the quote of the day fine: Nobody ever talks back to me! Tony received the winery tax. Doug F., Al S. and Fred C. were fined for denim.

AMTRYKE PRESENTATION:

Ted Hall, a second grader at Lincoln Elementary, was presented with a new set of wheels. Ted has cerebral palsy and needs help with leg development. Ted was joined by his parents, Dewain and Glenna, and his siblings Toryo and Kelly.

Brenda Janda introduced Marc Trent with the Hutchinson Recreation Commission as our program. Marc is the son of the late Alvis Trent, a long-time member and friend of the Hutchinson AMBUCS.

Marc presented a video used to train parents about their responsibilities at youth sports events. The four basics of sports for youth include: learning fundamentals, making friends, participation in athletic events and having fun. Unfortunately, some parents become overzealous about their childs success rather than seeking their childs enjoyment. 70% of the young people do not participate in sports by age 13 because it is no longer fun. Parents need to remember that recreational sports are for the children not the parents. Let coaches coach, let officials officiate, show support, keep emotions under control and keep concerns away from the game and the child. Be a model league parent!

Club Announcements

OFFICER SLATE: President Ward Davis; 1st V.P Bob Bush; 2nd V.P. Al Strecker; Sec. Scott Potucek; Treasurer Don Grossardt; and Sgt. at Arms Jim Kicklighter, Mark Clark and Larry Sloan

FIRST READING: Mobility brace for Regan Coulter $779.00; New AMTRYKE for Sir Patrick Smith-Bruner

INSTALLATION BANQUET:

June 2, 2006 at the Highlands. 6:00 P.M.-social. 6:30 P.M.-Bar-B-Que buffet. $12.50 per person

NEW BIG HATTER:

Doc Vern Powers

Next Meeting, Friday, May 19

Program TBA

Winners

Doc Powers $18.00.

$5.00 next meeting

Jay Pitzer $5.00.

($5.00 next week)

Hutchinson AMBUCS Calendar

May 26 Program TBA

July 5-9, 2006: National Convention

Fairmont at the Plaza, Kansas City, MO

October 5-7, 2006: Great Plains Regional Convention

Grand Prairie Hotel, Hutchinson, KS

Guests

None! (Ahem!)

Nathan Meyer showed he was no rookie

when it comes to the TUIT.

Don G. did not ask and paid. Marion M. will pay. Bob B. paid because his secretary did not ask. Preston was seen at Lowes, but did not ask.

Bob Bush is now the proud possessor of the TUIT.

Substitute Sgt. Larry Sloan and his assistant Mark Clark were roaming the range in search of fast money.

Greg W., Eric S. and Dean B. were fined for arriving late. Monte M. (Welcome back!) was fined for being late and leaving his badge on the floor. Jay Curly Pitzer was fined for mistaking Al S. for Larry S. Greg W. was fined for being too helpful.

Tony P. bought a fine to honor

LaVerne Doc Powers for 50 years of optometry.

Program:

Club Business: President JoAnn Williams and

1st Vice-President Ward Davis covered recent club activities and upcoming events.

Bob Bush and Ward Davis attended Spring Training in Oklahoma. The Big Hat Auction on Friday Night raised $1500.00. Spring Training includes training for specific offices, but also general classes such as a therapist class about AMTRYKES.

Great Plains Regional Convention was the next topic for discussion. The convention from October 5-7, 2006 will open Friday morning with a golf tournament at the Highlands. Friday evening will feature a dinner at the underground museum. Saturday A.M. includes the Big Hat Breakfast and Auction and classes for AMBUCS. Saturday Noon is the Living Endowment Luncheon. Saturday evening is the banquet and presentation of district awards.

The National Convention is within driving distance in Kansas City. July 5-9, 2006 are the dates at the Fairmont at the Plaza. You may register online at the national website.

Club Announcements

BOARD MEETING: May 12, 2006. Expect our slate of officers to be announced by the board.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING:

May 19, 2006 at 6:15 A.M. Hutchinson Town Club. Town Club

INSTALLATION BANQUET: June 2, 2006. Reserve this date for our next club outing.

We will announce further details as they become available.

Next Meeting, Friday, May 12

Program:

We think it’s Brenda J. hosting Robin Jennison, candidate for Kansas Governor.

We’ll also be giving away an AmTryke. 13 so far this year!

winners

50/50 Pot

Jay Pitzer-$24.50.

(Curly has the MOJO, baby!>

Newsletter

Dennis Reiser walks away with $30.00.

($5.00 next week)

Hutchinson AMBUCS Calendar

Local

May 19 Program TBA

May 26 Program TBA

National

July 5-9, 2006: National AMBUCS Convention

Fairmont at the Plaza, Kansas City, MO

October 5-7, 2006: Great Plains Regional Convention

Grand Prairie Hotel, Hutchinson, KS

Guests

Darrell Pankratz and Todd Stephenson guests of the club and Bob Bush

Gary Peak, car enthusiast guest of Fred Conner

Preston Clark was renovating the finances of multiple AMBUCS.

Larry S. was fined because Barb asked late. Steve H. missed asking. Marion M. and Nathan M. asked first, but didnt ask when Preston drove by the bank. Terry B. didnt ask when Preston drove by. Jeff B. missed church and didnt ask. Bob B. called and didnt ask. Guy G. was in a store and didnt ask. Don G.s receptionist didnt ask. Shirley P. didnt ask for Dan. Duke was not fined for responding to Prestons e-mail regarding membership. Everyone else was.

Nathan Meyer is now the holder of the circular menace.

Sgt. Tom I run this place Hymer and his assistant,

Larry handsome and faithful Sloan dispensed justice.

John K., Tom S. and Bill R. were fined for being late.

Chuck P. was fined for his F.B.I. shirt (and rightfully so).

Don G. received the D.B. Society penalty.

Jeff B. was given an OB golf ball and fined.

Steve C. was fined for his version of cardiac exercises.

But, who got the revered Hutch AMBUCS artifact?

Program:

Bob Bush introduced Darrell Pankratz of Pankratz Implement Co. and Todd Stephenson, business manager of U.S.D. 313, who spoke in support of the Buhler School District Bond Issue Election on June 6, 2006.

The $37 million in general obligation bonds would be used to expand and upgrade facilities district-wide. Outdated buildings with inefficient heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical systems would be addressed. Additional classroom space would be provided for full-day kindergarten, early childhood education, science rooms and expanding numbers of students within the district. Technology improvements will include laptop computers at Prairie Hills Middle School and Buhler High School for all students. 22% of the project and interest costs of the bonds would be paid by the State of Kansas. Please contact Darrell or Todd with your questions.

club Announcements

MEMBERSHIP: Bob Bush, Chairman, urges everyone to continue bringing guests to the meetings. Our breakfasts are our best selling points. Also, if you have not seen a certain AMBUC in a while, call them and tell them they were missed. If AMBUC members know we care, we retain them as members.

COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEE MEETING:

May 5, 2006, 6:15 A.M. Town Club

PROGRAM COMMITTEE 2006-2007: Eric Steinle, Chairman, seeks interested AMBUCS to sign committee preference sheets to volunteer for the program committee. We as AMBUCS come from varied occupations and can provide programs of interest. Please make yourself available.

HUTCH AMBUCS BOARD MEETING:

May 12, 2006, 6:15 A.M. Town Club.

Next Meeting, Friday, May 5

Program: Robin Jennison, candidate for Kansas Governor

Winners

50/50 Pot

No drawing.

(Help! Tony, Help!)

Newsletter

Tom Hymer left early.

$30.00 next meeting.

Hutchinson AMBUCS Calendar

Local

May 12 Program TBA

May 19 Program TBA

May 26 Program TBA

National

July 5-9, 2006: National AMBUCS Convention

Fairmont at the Plaza, Kansas City, MO

October 5-7, 2006: Great Plains Regional Convention

Grand Prairie Hotel, Hutchinson, KS

Guests

Lee Spence, Underground Vaults and Storage guest of Brad Thompson

Curtis Thompson brother and guest of Brad Thompson

Guests of the club Austin Cozell, Becky Cozell, Jan Ebmeier,

Crystal Hoffman, Ebben Miller, Loretta Schmelzle and George Schmelzle.

TUIT REPORT

Brenda Janda turned the TUIT into a cash cow upon its return. Preston C. was fined for not asking. Duke asked at the Anchor. This editor demanded I want to see it! John K., Bob B. didnt ask at the Chamber breakfast. JoAnn, Ward D. and Randy H. didnt ask. Stan M. owes for not asking as well.

And since the TUIT is perfect for remodeling projects,

Preston Clark is carrying it.

Fines Assessed Preston C. paid for his IOU.

Marion M. was fined for a traffic matter. Doc P. was fined for winning too much and cutting in the breakfast line. Brenda received a lobbying tax.

John K. was fined for a cell phone call he didnt receive. Eric S. was fined for an Alltel joke. JoAnn was fined for starting the meeting late.

Dennis R. was fined for not recognizing AMBUCS at the Chamber breakfast.

Program:

Four AMTRYKES were delivered to truly grateful recipients.

Austin Cozell, age 5, was the first of the AMTRYKE drivers. Austin was present with his mother, Becky, his teacher at Park Elementary, Jan Ebmeier and a reporter from the Lyons News, Crystal Hoffman. Ms. Ebmeier recounted her attempts to obtain a tricycle for Austin through the school system and inmate assistance without success. When she remarked about the need in her Sunday school class, Tom Hymer was present with the AMBUC solution.

AMTRYKE No. 2 went to Ebben Miller, age 3. Ebben was present with his grandparents, George and Loretta Schmelzle, his brother, Taylor and his buddy, Caleb. One year ago, Ebben could not sit upright or walk. The Miller family is from Goddard and learned about AMBUCS through Wesley Hospital.

AMTRYKES Nos. 3 & 4 were given to Park Elementary and Wesley Hospital to assist in the therapy needs of others.

Club Announcements

GUESTS AT BREAKFAST!: This needs to be a habit, not a special occasion. Invite and provide the transportation for your guest at our next meeting. The food and the camaraderie will convince them to join the club. Make that call to a friend or business associate today!

T-SHIRTS: THANK YOU to Steve C., Al S. and Brad T. for making 73 T-shirts for the Early Education Center.xxx

Next Meeting, Friday, April 28, 2006

Program: Bob Bush will host Darrel Pankratz,

presenting the Buhler School District Bond Issue.

Winners

50/50 Pot

The most deserving AMBUC of all

$16.00.

Newsletter

None. Gary Poulton was not present.

$25.00 next meeting.

Hutchinson AMBUCS Calendar

Local May 5 Program TBA

May 12 Brenda Janda will host Gubernatorial candidate Robin Jennison

Come on Hutch AMBUCS! Step up and help our new Program Chairman out. John needs volunteers. Surely each of you knows one program to present this year.

National

July 5-9, 2006: National AMBUCS Convention

Fairmont at the Plaza, Kansas City, MO

October 5-7, 2006:

Great Plains Regional Convention

Grand Prairie Hotel, Hutchinson, KS

Hutchinson Community at Large

In the past few months, we have all watched with interest and anxiety as one or another American was taken hostage or harmed in Iraq. Several months back, three Christian Peacemaker Team (CPT) members one American and two Canadians were taken hostage while pursuing non-war peace issues and threatened with death. One, an American, died due to undisclosed causes while in captivity. The other two, Canadians, were released just a few weeks ago.

CPT raises the question, “What would happen if Christians devoted the same discipline and self-sacrifice to nonviolent peacemaking that armies devote to war?” They are currently sending representatives around the country to various communities to explain their work and to answer questions. Two CPTers will be at First Mennonite Church, 52 Rambler Rd, here in Hutchinson on Saturday evening, April 29 to present a program. The meeting is open to the public. Anyone can serve with CPT in many different places around the world.

One of the CPTers who will be presenting here in Hutch on Saturday has served an assignment in Iraq, and will soon be going back.

If you would like to attend, can call First Mennonite Church at 662-9385 for time and other information.

Guests

Joe Corwin, Max Gardner, Pam Clarke, Dennis Stofer, Reno County Sheriffs office

all guests of the Reno County Sheriff, Randy Henderson

John Woodworth guest of Preston Clark

Jim Seitnater, Downtown Development Director guest of Jay Pitzer.

Apparently lost on the senior circuit,

the TUIT remains with Brenda Janda

for another week.

Randy Henderson paid $20.00 to try and get Sgt. Tom to cut it short without success.

Al S. was fined for claiming it was a bribe.

D.B. Society ,B. and Rod F. Rick M. for tardiness JoAnn for traffic difficulties Jack for his weekly outburst.

(We must also acknowledge the

assistance of the lovely Duke.)

Program:

Dennis Stofer, Reno County Undersheriff, presented a

PowerPoint tour of the Reno County Detention Center.

The current jail is a linear style jail that is inadequate in size and configuration. With a capacity of only 82 inmates, additional prisoners are housed at the annex which was a former commercial building not designed to house more serious offenders. Hallways of the jail do not provide full observation of the inmates nor do they provide safe distances for sheriffs deputies from inmates during hourly tours. The concrete and steel environment requires constant repainting due to the humidity and the antiquated ventilation system.

The solution to the above problems is a new jail to replace both the existing jail and the annex. A sales tax which sunsets after 11 years is the proposed financing mechanism for the project. At a total cost of $17 to $20 million, the new jail would feature minimum, medium, maximum and super maximum cells, an environment suitable for both inmates and sheriffs employees and a more secure location with respect to the other individuals who work at the Reno County Courthouse. The Reno County Sheriffs Office is hopeful of a referendum in August and seeks your support.

Club Announcements

SPRING ROUNDUP: Bring a guest with you to our breakfast. We eat well; and we always have a good time! You know someone who would like to be a part of the Hutchinson AMBUCS. Pick up your prospective member and bring them to the meeting! You became a member because you enjoyed it; and wanted to return to have fun and help others in need at the same time. Your prospective member will feel the same way.

PROGRAM COMMITTEE: John Knipp seeks your assistance with locating speakers for programs. Call John at 669-9809 with your suggestions.

John stepped up to take the responsibility for programs after Lori resigned from our club. He cannot do it all alone. He currently has only two Program Managers to help him.

Many of our club have experience with booking programs. Why don’t you join me and step up to help John. John, add me (Jack Mace) to your Program Manager list. … Maybe some of you don’t want to be on a regular rotation. I’ll just bet taht John would welcome you to take just one program every three to six months. Surely you can do that.

Next Meeting, Friday, April 21, 2006

Program T.B.A.

Winners

50/50 Pot Doc Powers-$21.00

(No more whining about

not getting your money!)

Newsletter

Consecutive Brigman boys missed out!

$20.00 next meeting

Hutchinson AMBUCS Calendar

Local

April 28:

Bob Bush will host a representative to present the Buhler High School Bond drive.

National

July 5-9, 2006:

National AMBUCS Convention

Fairmont at the Plaza, Kansas City, MO

October 5-7, 2006: Great Plains Regional Convention

Grand Prairie Hotel, Hutchinson, KS

Guests

Mike Patterson, Hutchinson Deputy Fire Chief

Pam Clarke, Reno County Sheriffs Dept. Process Server

both guests of Randy Henderson

TUIT Report

The TUIT was indeed touring the golf course with Doug Foss — as predicted. As a result, the following AMBUCS were fined for not asking while playing the “gentlemans” game: Bob B., Al S., and Jay P. Tom H. was fined because Jill F. talked to Virginia; and she didnt ask. Rick M. was fined because he missed church and didnt ask. Rod F. was also fined for not asking. Dave S. was fined for being a new grandpa.

Brenda Janda is now the holder of the TUIT;

and it is touring the senior circuit.

Fines

D.B. Society Jeff B., Bob B., Stan M. and Chuck P. Bob B. for calling the Sgt. “Skippy.” Preston C. for ruining T-shirts consecutively. Steve-O for locking himself AND his family out of the car. John K. for duplicate programs.

Bald Mans revenge on the following: Stan, Steve H., Dan P., Doug F., Dave S., Jay P. and Marion (not Mark) M.

Program:

Brenda Janda introduced our multi-talented AMBUC, Chuck Peterson, as the speaker.

Ultra sound technology was the featured topic. Chuck uses what looks like a radar gun to locate bad bearings, over-greased bearings and leaking oxygen or argon in plant facilities. The ultra sound equipment detects frequencies above 20,000 MHz. (Yes, that is a great deal higher than a dog whistle!) Problem areas are tagged for repairs; and Chuck returns to confirm the elimination of the source.

Since oxygen costs $.20 per 1,000 cubic feet and argon $22.80 per 1,000 cubic feet, monetary losses can accumulate quickly. By identifying and resolving leaks and improperly functioning equipment, companies can avoid down time for the facility as well as lost wages, wasted supplies and unnecessary purchases of new equipment.

Chuck will be a featured speaker at the upcoming World Ultra Sound Conference.

Club Announcements

Spring Roundup: Bring a guest to breakfast! Preston Clark did and now we have two new members in Marion Miller and Nathan Meyer! Remember the breakfast is provided courtesy of the club; and you earn credits toward AMBUC sportswear at Mainstreet Menswear. Marion and Nathan were sworn in as new members by President Jo Ann Williams; and Doc Powers earned his Big Hat!

Program Committee Chair Needs Help

Please contact John Knipp about anyone who may be a potential speaker.

Also, if you wish to serve on the committee, please contact John.

John has stepped up and taken on this responsibility as an “emergency” appointee, and is very much in a transition faze. He deserves all the help we can give him.

Next Meeting, Friday, April 14

Program Manager is Randy Henderson,

Hosting Deputy Fire Chief, Mike Patterson

Winners

50/50 Pot

Jeff Brewer $20.00. Newsletter None. (The Mayor was not present.)

$15.00 next meeting

Hutch AMBUCS Calendar

National July 5-9, 2006: National AMBUCS Convention

Fairmont at the Plaza, Kansas City, MO

October 5-7, 2006: Great Plains Regional Convention

Grand Prairie Hotel, Hutchinson, KS Local

Programs

Please help John Knipp build this part of our calendar.

Guests

Sarah Willis, Wesley Hospital Physical Therapist and Darbi Sterling, therapy student guests of the club.

Mike Lueck, Director of Parks and Buildings for the City of Hutchinson guest of Jay Pitzer.

Nathan Meyer, branch manager of Bank of the West guest of Preston Clark.

Tuit Report

Kevin Miller appeared to return the TUIT from the financial world.

However, the only dividend that accrued was from Bill Long for not asking.

Doug Foss is now the proud holder of the world traveling TUIT

(which means that the TUIT is now touring golf courses).

Program:

Big Hatter President, Doyle Ehling, introduced Tom Hymer, fellow AMBUC, as our program.

Tom recently served on a mission trip to Honduras with Medical Ministry International for a one-week period. The ministry provides both spiritual and physical health care. Volunteers for the ministry include interpreters, optometrists, nurses and non-medical personnel.

Rural areas of the mountainous southwest region of Honduras were the destination on this occasion. Fifty percent of the people in this area are below the poverty line. With unpaved streets and no refuse service, certainly access to quality health care is not a possibility. Long lines of Honduran people formed for the rare opportunity to receive even a minimum level treatment.

Tom served as a dental assistant in a makeshift clinic in a local school. The only dental remedy provided was extraction of the tooth (novocaine, but no electricity for dental equipment). 250 patients and 500 extractions later, Toms adventure as a dental assistant was finished.

Further information about Medical Ministry International is available at www.mmint.org.

(Tom also provided photographic evidence of the TUIT in Honduras.)

Honorable Mention Fines:

Courtesy of Big Hat Sgt. Rod Fry.

Steve C.-last dollar tax.

Missing Big Hats Rod F., Bill L. and Guy G.

Jay P. crack in his asphalt. Tom H.

Dead Butt Society free pass.

Jeff Brewer bought a fine to announce his granddaughters first birthday. Happy Birthday, Miss Bailey!

Club Announcements

XSPRING ROUNDUP SUCCESS: Another new member needs to be welcomed, Nathan Meyer, branch manager of Bank of the West.

Remember that credits towards AMBUC clothing can be earned as follows: bring a guest $5; sign a new member $10; or sign a friend of AMBUCS $3. Bring a customer or client to breakfast next Friday.

NJCAA T-Shirt Booth: Eric Steinle publicly thanked all AMBUCS for serving during the National Basketball Championship. Virtually every AMBUC who was available participated at the booth. We still have 81 shirts to make. Please come to Steve Conards warehouse (behind 107 West First) to finish these orders on Thursday, April 6, 2006 at 6:00 P.M. If we have 10 AMBUCS, the job will be finished quickly.

DOC POWERS’ NEWSLETTER WINNINGS:

Doc has yet to see his cash and doesnt believe hell receive it.

This editor has assured him that the club doesnt lie; and the check is in the mail.

AMTryke PRESENTATION:

Jorge Casilla and family did not have transportation available

so the AMTRYKE was sent with guests, Sarah Willis and Darbi Sterling, to Wichita.

(Sarah even contributed fine money!)

Next Meeting, Friday, April 7

Program TBA

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Marion Miller-$17.00

Scott Saylor was present,

but without his newsletter.

$15.00 next week.

AMBUCS Calendar

NATIONAL AMBUCS CONVENTION: JULY 5-9, 2006. FAIRMONT AT THE PLAZA, KANSAS CITY, MO.

GREAT PLAINS REGIONAL CONVENTION: OCTOBER 5-7, 2006. GRAND PRAIRIE HOTEL, HUTCHINSON, KS.

Guests

Marion Miller, Genesis Mgmt. Consulting and Bank of the West guest of Preston Clark

Nancy Conard, Central Printing guest of Steve Conard

Tuit Report

Doyle Ehling fined Tony Powers, Doc Powers and Dennis Reiser (Sonja didnt ask!)

for failing to ask about the TUIT.

Jay Pitzer did ask and was spared.

Kevin Miller was the new recipient of the round nuisance.

Program:

Although our scheduled program did not appear, our always reliable Sgt. at Arms, Tom Hymer, sprung into action with his Assistant, Dennis Reiser. (Even though Tom could not pronounce his name.)

Cliff Miller was fined for a careless badge tax. Steve Conard paid for bringing family members as guests to get to the front of the breakfast line. Doug Foss and Kevin Miller were fined for being Wichita State boosters and celebrating. Steve Harmon paid for being a KU supporter (just hours before they tanked at the NCAA). Jay Pitzer was assessed for Emporia State (and no, we will not repeat in this newsletter how he described “Hornet”).

Rod Fry (true story) was fined for stapling his own finger to a 2 X 4. Dan Power, dressed in green from head to toe, was just too easy a target on St. Pattys Day.

Finally, Kevin Miller of A.G. Edwards was recognized as AMBUC of the Day to return sanity to the meeting.

Club Announcements

NJCAA T-Shirt Booth March 21-25, 2006. Sports Arena. Remember we serve at the pleasure of the American Legion. Arrive for your shift 15 minutes early, dressed appropriately and prepared to produce top quality t-shirts, sweatshirts and hats. Be courteous and responsive to the American Legion staff that are working next to you in the booth. We appreciate every AMBUC who is volunteering their time to assist in this project. We are not only providing this service to the American Legion, but to all the individuals with special needs who rely upon our contributions.

AmTrykes Approved The club unanimously approved AMTRYKES for Christopher Buck, Austin Kozel, Jorge Casillas and Ted Hall. Watch for future notices for the actual presentation.

Spring Roundup Membership Drive Invite a guest to breakfast. The meal is provided at club expense; and you earn dollars towards AMBUCS clothing at Mainstreet Menswear. Guest-$5.00 credit. New member-$10.00 credit. Friend of the AMBUCS-$3.00 credit. Membership is crucial to provide the manpower for our fundraising efforts. We always have fun with everything that we do. Invite that friend or business associate to breakfast; and BRING THEM!

Headstart Christmas Party The club also approved providing materials to the Crocheting Angels who will make 235 stocking caps for the Head Start Christmas Party.

Next Meeting: Friday, March 24, 2006

Chuck Peterson will show his diving pictures. He will have his equipment on hand.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Jeff Brewer $23.00!

Doc Powers $85!

the equivalent of shooting your age in golf

$5.00 Next Week

AMBUCS Calendar

NATIIONAL AMBUCS CONVENTION: JULY 5-9, 2006. FAIRMONT AT THE PLAZA, KANSAS CITY, MO.

GREAT PLAINS REGIONAL CONVENTION: OCTOBER 5-7, 2006. GRAND PRAIRIE HOTEL, HUTCHINSON, KS.

Guests

Jason & Tracy Jones guests of the club.

Harold Ewy, retired past member guest of Fred Conner

Nathan Meyer, branch manager of Bank of the West guest of Preston Clark

Marion Miller, Genesis Mgmt. Consulting and Bank of the West guest of Preston Clark

Tuit Report

Kevin Miller has retained the TUIT for further investment opportunities.

Look for a quarterly update for the stockholders at our next meeting.

Program:

The membership welcomed fellow AMBUC, Chuck Peterson, who shared his experiences and photos from scuba diving.

The crystal clear waters of Cozumel provide 83 water temperatures and unequaled visibility at 60 to 80 foot depths. There are not sufficient descriptions for the colorful photos displayed on the screen. All types of underwater life were shown including groupers, barracudas, sharks, moray eels and coral.

Scuba diving includes the responsibility of not touching what you see and leaving only bubbles behind. Experience and training are still a must for anyone participating in this activity; remaining neutral in the water without arm movement, for example . Chuck displayed his various types of rigs, regulators and wetsuits used for scuba diving, labeling scuba diving a lazy mans sport.

If you are interested in training for scuba diving, he gives lessons at the Derby Recreation Center.

Honorable Mention Fines:

Dead Butt Society Brad B., Jeff B., Doug F. and Rod F.

West v. East Booth Wars JoAnn, Darren, Lin, Jack, Tom, Preston and Jay

Bob B. No life tax for 4:52 A.M. e-mail.

Club Announcements

SPRING ROUND-UP CONTINUES: We want to first recognize our newest member, Marion Miller. Invite Marion to join you at your table next meeting. Then, invite your own guest to breakfast and earn credits at Mainstreet Menswear for AMBUCS clothing. Be a clothes horse and grow your club at the same time!

NJCAA T-SHIRT BOOTH: Thank you to all AMBUCS who volunteered their time to set up the booth, serve shifts at the booth and dismantled the booth. We will not have an immediate report on the moneys earned, but expect good news in the upcoming weeks.

SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORSHIP: The club approved the sponsorship of Emily Finley for a National Scholarship. Ms. Finley is seeking her doctorate in educational audiology at the University of Florida.

Next Meeting: : BIG HATTER FRIDAY, March 31, 2006

BIG HATTERS, YOU KNOW THE DRILL!

Tom Hymer will speak on his Honduras Mission Trip.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Chuck Peterson

took home $22.00 for his efforts.

None

(Sharla Meisenheimer was not present.)

$10.00 next week.

AMBUCS Calendar

NATIIONAL AMBUCS CONVENTION: JULY 5-9, 2006. FAIRMONT AT THE PLAZA, KANSAS CITY, MO.

GREAT PLAINS REGIONAL CONVENTION: OCTOBER 5-7, 2006. GRAND PRAIRIE HOTEL, HUTCHINSON, KS.

Guests

Steve Conard’s daughter, Mattie

Don Sketchley – 2nd visit and planning to join AMBUCS.

Jim Seitnater, Downtown Development Director & Guest Speaker

Jim also will join AMBUCS.

Tuit Report

From Lin Stevens (hopefully I got the right spelling this time):

Jay Pitzer and Greg West did not ask about the Tuit. Jay later asked about it – but did not ask Lin to produce it. Lin gave it to Doyle Ehling.

Program: Presented by Jim Seitnater, the Downtown Hutchinson Director. In the past the dominant Retail and medical groups, that were located in Downtown, have generally moved away. The character of Downtown has changed a lot as a result. It is still important to maintain a vibrant Downtown for the vitality of Hutchinson. The next phase of the Streetscape project will be on West First to the area affected by the explosion. There will eventually be a corridor from the Court House to the Post Office. Much of the cost will be replacing water lines that are 100 years old. The Streetscape project will eventually revitalize Main Street from Carey Park to 7th Ave. The original estimate of cost was from 10 to 12 Million dollars. Bids have come in generally for much less, so more work has been planned.

The expansion of Downtown has come from current businesses expanding. As on example, when Ben Franklin was closed, the owner started a frame shop and leased part of the space to the optical shop that moved from around the corner, makes them Frames and Frames. Downtown space is 85% occupied and has never really been distressed, as in some towns. The exception is the Wiley Building, which is not used as it could be and has great potential. There are currently discussions with the owner in an attempt to work something out for this building. There are currently 80 people living in the Plaza Towers and in the Leon downtown.

Jim is working with the Anchor Inn for a grant to help redo the brick on the front of their building. They will know the results on May 13. The brick needs work on both the north and south building, as well as the one where the bricks fell. Jim is planning on bringing some experts on brick work to Hutchinson for consultations. Grants and tax credits are available for work on building in historic districts.

Club Announcements

AmTrykes: First Readings for Christopher Buck; 13 years old from K.C., KS. myotubular central nuclear myopathy; limited to a power wheelchair for mobility Austin Kozel; 5 years old from Lyons, KS; cerebral palsy; using a wheelchair for mobility Jorge Casillas; 6 years old from Wichita, KS; gait abnormality Ted Hall; 7 years old from Hutchinson.

NJCAA Tourney Tees: Eric Steinle has the work schedule for Tee Shirts at the Tournament. If you do not know your times, check with him. He still needs some more folks to fill in slots, particularly during the day time shifts.

Headstart Hats: First Reading on a request from a group called the Crochet Angels who will crochet 235 hats for Headstart. They will do the knitting, and we will pay for the materials.

Spring Roundup: Bob Bush on the membership drive Lately, several dropped membership for personal reasons unrelated to AMBUCS. We need to bring breakfast guests to replace them.

Bob is looking into recruiting incentives for Friends of AMBUCS (folks who want to stay in touch and may help with our fund raisers, but can’t attend the meetings).

Next Meeting:

Randy Henderson will host Reno County Undersheriff Dennis Stofer, speaking on the jail project

Fines:

Ward Davis could not remember name of who he asked to do the prayer.

Eric Steinle on time for a change fined anyway.

Bob Bush conducting his own meeting, instead of listening to the Sgt of Arms

Paid dearly for the privilege

A long list of questions about Downtown Hutchinson were asked,

with members getting to pay a fine if they did not know the answers.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

David Ross

Amount not reported

Scott Saylor missed out.

$80.00 next drawing

FUTURE MEETING IDEAS

If you have ideas for programs you would like to see presented,

please contact John Knipp john.knipp@peoplesbankonline.com.