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Guests

Our program guests

Jan Strecker and Russ Reinert, USD 308

Tuit Report

Pat Fallon said the Tuit had been on the road a lot including a trip to Hugoton KS, etc.

The Sgt of Arms and Stan Macgirvin did not ask about the Tuit,

nor did Dan Power or Jay Pitzer.

Pat then gave the Tuit to Lynn Stevens.

Program:

Presented by Russ Reinert, who is on the steering committee for the upcoming bond issue for USD 308. Jan Strecker, Assistant Superintendent, joined him.

Two WWII vintage buildings were just recently closed. There is a Master Planning Process for the building and the DLR Group was selected to carry this out. USD 308 has the 3rd smallest geographic area of any school district in Kansas. It has the most diverse student body in Reno County. The facilities are aging, even though they have been well maintained. No libraries have been built and modular units are used for some libraries. Buildings average age is 48 years.

The planning committee has worked to get community input at every stage. Work done from April 2003 to 2005 included surveys, research and many meetings. The resulting master plan was presented to the board in 2005. List of deficiencies and needed improvements were presented for all the elementary, middle and high school building. All levels need larger library/media centers which are needed in todays world, but were not considered when the buildings were built. Teachers currently use carts so they can move from room to room. In some cases band and gym activities are going on at the same time in a gym. State funding is available that will reduce the cost by 32% of initial and ongoing costs.

There are 3 options for bonding from about $49 Million to $87 Million. If the largest bond issue is approved, the mill levy will go up about 6.9, for a cost of $4.96 per month on a $75,000 home.

Question came up about Buhler and Hutch asking for bonding at the same time. Consolidation of school districts is really in the state purview. This bond issue will be used to upgrade specific schools, not administrative facilities.

A survey was taken from the members at the meeting. For more information go to www.usd308.com/masterplan/index.htm, turn to Cox Cable Channel 21, call 665-4429, or eMail to hemmanr@usd308.com.

Club Announcements

Board Meeting: Board meeting Friday, March 10, 6:15 a.m

Tee Shirt Committee: Thanks to all those that helped with getting the Tee shirts ready for the Tournament. Eric Steinle reminded us to sign up to work at the Tournament.

Regional Convention: Ward Davis has his schedule for sign-ups to help with the fall Regional Convention.

Program Committee Chair: John Knipp has accepted appointment to fill out the current term of Lori Hopp who recently resigned from the club.

Membership Committee: Spring Roundup is currently underway. Bob Bush mentioned that we need to get more active asking guests to come to interest them in joining.

AMBUCS National Convention: July 5th-July 8th- Kansas City- Make plans now to attend!!! Go on line to ambucs.org for registration information

Next MeetingJohn Knipp, Program Chair will host Jim Seitnater, recently returned Downtown Development Director, as our speaker.

Fines:

Not reported

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Terry Brigman

Amount not reported

Stephanie Gutherie missed out

because she was not present.

$70.00 next drawing

FUTURE MEETINGS

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

contact John Knipp john.knipp@peoplesbankonline.com.

Newsletter Placeholder

As of noon, on Thursday, March 2, the latest Hutch AMBUCS

Newsletter has not yet been delivered to the publisher.

When it arrives, it will be posted as time is available. Since there is no additional time between now and 10:00 PM for this activity today, The earliest it can be published is sometime after 11:00 PM on Thursday, March 2.

Our apologies for this problem, but you may use this placeholder as proof of your “posession of the newsletter” at tomorrow’s drawing.

Newsletter Drawing for March 3

is worth $65.00

FUTURE MEETINGS

March 6 Ray Hammond, USD 308 Program Manager TBA

March 10 Tom Stanton is the program manager.

Guests

Jim Meyer, AMBUCS Central Plains District Governor

Dave Miller, District Ambility Chair

AMTryke recipient Colton Horsch with his parents Rick & Jean Horsch

Geri Beatty, Physical Therapist from Clearwater Schools

Steve Stowers, Salty Dawgs Young Marines Our guest speaker

Tuit Report

Darren Wicks gave the Tuit Report.

He was at Juco game on Tues. and Terry Brigman did not ask about it;

Neither did Al Stecker or Brad Thompson at Allies.

He saw Dan Power 4 times who did not ask about the TUIT (suggested putting this on the fine list as Dan was not there).

Mr TUIT went to Pat Fallon.

Program:

Jim Meyer, AMBUCS District Governor was introduced along with Dave Miller, District Ambility Chair. The Ambility chair oversees AMBUCS work with ramps, recycling, automated doors, Amtrykes, the Demo Trailer and our other charitable activities.

Colton Horsch received his Amtryke, with his parents Jean & Rick and therapist Geri Beatty helping.

Randy Henderson, introduced Steve Stowers of the Hutchinson Police Department, and Executive Director of the Salty Dawgs Young Marine unit in Hutchinson. There are local Young Marines chapters throughout the U.S. This unit is an offshoot of the Wichita Chapter. They stress youth leadership for both boys and girls from age 8 through high school. They are not recruiting for the Marine Corps. They are sponsored by the Marine Corps League, and organization of retired Marines. They are a 501(c)(3) not-profit organization. The Hutchinson News did a nice article on the Young Marines this week.

The main purpose of Young Marines is to lower drug use among youth. They establish discipline and structure for the kids involved. Activities include, learning First Aide, Safety, Fire Safety, CPR, Drug Reduction courses, giving talks to other youth, physical exercise, etc. Target practice is provided for discipline, not for learning about warfare. Ribbons are provided for accomplishments. Ranks from the Marine Corps are used (Private, Private First Class, Gunnery Sergeant, etc.) There is a 13 week Boot Camp, including camping, marching and a fitness test and a bit of yelling.

Cost is $140 to join; this covers the $120 uniform cost and $20 annual fees. The National Young Marines, sponsor Houston Space Camps, Leadership training, overseas exchanges, Civil War history, etc. Weekly 2 hour meeting are at Grandview School.

More information is available at:

National organization at: http://www.youngmarines.com/

Hutchinson Chapter at: http://www.saltydawgyoungmarines.com

Steve Stowers’ e-mail: saltydawgym@yahoo,com; Call (620) 960-1213

Club Announcements

TECH Donation: The Membership approved $700 donation to TECH to support their Texas Holdem Tournament.

Scholarship for a Therapist: The membership approved Scholarship for Krista Harman.

AmTryke Approval: Membership approved an Amtryke for a 7 year old at Prairie Village.

Regional Convention Committees: Ward Davis circulated a sign up for committees for the AMBUCS Regional Convention Committees to be held in Hutchinson on Friday & Saturday, October 6 & 7. Workers are needed for the Big Hat; Publicity; Finances; Golf & Hospitality Committees.

Tee Shirt Booth sign-up: Eric Steinle announced that Tee Shirt schedules are being prepared. A sign up sheet was circulated so members could note their best times for work.

Member resignations: Bob Bush let us know that Lori Hopp, Shawn Titham, and Scott Horton have resigned their membership. We will be working on getting new members.

Program Chair resigns: JoAnn announced that We need a new Program Chair, as Lori Hopp had to resign. Are you interested?

Next Meeting February 24, 2006: Tee shirt training by the Tee shirt Committee.z

Fines:

XDavid Ross was fined for making the newsletter too long?

Really should have been fined for having the newsletter out late.

Now, there’s grist for a proper “Stupid Tax.”

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

50/50 Pot went to Steve Harmon

Amount not reported.

Tom Hymers name was drawn for the Newsletter drawing

but he had left early, so no money!!!

His just deserts for fining the Newsletter Editor.

$65 Next Week

FUTURE MEETINGS

March 6 Ray Hammond, USD 308 Program Manager TBA

March 10 Tom Stanton is the program manager.

Guests

Lynn Kiker, Department of Aging, our guest speaker

Mark Westhoff Guest of Mark Clark

Tuit Report

Mark Clark said that the TUIT took the week off,

and then he gave it to Darren Wicks.

Program:

Lynn Kiker, Department of Aging presented our program, mostly reviewiing Medicare. Plan D. There are 41 million people eligible. There are 41 different plans available in Kansas.

Lower income folks can get extra help from Social Security Administration, and the premium & deductible can be waived in some cases. Usually there is a $250 deductible, then a 75%/25% co-pay. There is a donut where there is no coverage from $2,250 to $3,600. Different plans may waive or change the donut, and the deductibles. Premiums can vary from $9 to $85 per month.

Help is at http://www.medicare.gov, or call 800-MEDICARE. The Hutchinson office of the Dept. of Aging has 2 counselors helping people. It takes from 1 to 1 1/2 hours to help someone, and there are 20,000 people eligible in Reno Co., so they can only help a small percentage.

Sign-up period without penalty is from November 15 to May 15. Late enrollment will cost a premium increase of 1% per month. Each year there will be a sign up period in Nov./Dec. People that do not need to sign up are those with disabilities, military retirees, Federal Government retirees and those with good employer plans.

Some employee plans have been canceled, so those affected need to plan on signing up for the program. Standard premium is $33.44, plus the 1% late sign-up fee, where applicable. Everyone 60 years old or over is eligible. Some younger people are eligible as well.

Club Announcements

Membership Committee: Membership Committee meets next Friday, Feb 17 at 6:15 a.m.

Jim Meyer, AMBUCS District Governor from Salina will attend our meeting next Friday, Feb. 17th.

Regional Convention: Ward Davis reminded us that we are hosting the Regional Convention in Hutchinson during the first weekend of October – (Friday & Saturday are October 6 & 7). He will be setting up committees for: Big Hat; Publicity; Finances; Golf & Hospitality.

Tee-Shirt Committee: Tee Shirt Committee also meets Friday, Feb. 17 at 6:15 a.m.

There will be Tee-shirt training during the February 24th meeting.

First reading for $700 donation to TECH, and therapist scholarships.

Scott Saylor was acknowledged for putting together our new banner.

Next Meeting:

February 17 Randy Henderson will host our speaker, Steve Stowers from the Young Marines.

Jim Meyer, District Governor and Dave Miller, National Ability Chair will be present as well for brief comments.

Important Program Committee Note from our President:

Lori Hopp has resigned from Hutch AMBUCS, effective immediately. I’m sorry to see her go.

We are covered for the next three Fridays for programs, according to the attached program master list. If you are on the program committee, please let me know if you would consider taking over the chair of the committee.

If those on the committee are simply too busy, I need volunteers to come forth to:

1. Take over the chair from now until the end of May, 2006, OR

2. For a few folks to volunteer to take one or more of the remaining months to assure programs are set up, etc.

Please feel free to call if you have questions, or just e mail me back JoAnn@techinc.org.

Thanks, Jo Ann

Fines:

Steve Conard was fined as being responsible for the cold weather, somehow.

Darren Wicks did not mention AMBUCS when he was introduced at the Chamber meeting.

Bob Bush paid for his e-mail scheme to help his Tuit fines a couple of weeks earlier.

Jack Mace would have been fined, but he had already left early (probably to avoid said fine).

He walked right past the sergeants and they never even noticed.

Steve Harmon paid for his bright blue Brokeback cowboy boots.

There were more, but I cannot understand my notes, so will plan on paying a fine on Friday.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Name not reported to publisher

$19.00

Fred Conner was some where in Arizona and didn’t cash in.

($60.00-next meeting)

FUTURE MEETINGS

February 24 T-Shirt Committee will hold a training session as the program for the morning.

March 6 Ray Hammond, USD 308 Program Manager TBA

March 10 Tom Stanton is the program manager.

Guests

Kathy Petz, Executive Director H.C.C. Adult Education Center, our guest speaker

Tuit Report

Eric Steinle had the Tuit and Bob Bush did not ask about it during his email,

to which Bob answered a bit bitterly, something about not giving a damn about the TUIT?

Brad Thompson and Al Strecker did not ask about the TUIT in their emails.

Keith Schroeders Asst. DA did not ask about the Tuit, however Tom Stanton did ask.

Bill Longs son was in Allies and did not ask.

Steve Harmon neglected to ask during several emails,

and finally Jo Ann Williams did not tell TECHs Executive Director Brenda Maxey about the Tuit.

Eric gave the Tuit to Mark Clark.

Program:

Kathy Petz, Executive Director of the Hutchinson Community College Adult Basic Education Center, at 518 N. Washington presented the program.

They work with about 200 students per year. The GED, certification was established after WW II for solders that had gone to war and were unable to finish their high school education. Starting as a military program, it was extended to everyone about 10 years later. To obtain a GED, tests in the following 5 areas must be passed: Language Arts – Writing; Social Studies; Science; Language Arts – Reading; Mathematics. They work with many young folks that have made the decision to do the necessary work, or are doing it as a condition of their probation or parental requirements.

H.C.C.;s Adult Basic Education program is over 30 years old and has a high percentage of completion level. Those that complete their GED have a graduation ceremony each June.

Ms Petz told the story of one of their students, the wife of a minister in a small church. She had learned about the requirements of being a minister as a ministers wife. When her husband passed, she needed to find work. They were married early, so she had not gotten a high school diploma. She received her GED, went on to graduate from college and has become the pastor at a church in Oklahoma.

Another of their graduates is 22 years old, straightened out his life and now supports his wife and child. 90% of employers require at least a high school diploma from their employee applicants.

Ms Petz made an appeal for volunteers to help with the program. It is hard to find teachers. They have 2 full time teachers and several part time teachers. 80% of their funding comes from various grants. Their funding is based on Outcomes. Over 50% of their students complete the program. These are students that were not successful in their regular high schools.

High schools in Reno County do a great job and graduate 80% of their students. This still leaves many students each year that do not finish high school and thus have limited employment prospects. 30% to 40% have learning disabilities. Many have never left Reno County and may be in trouble with the law. There is an increasing demand for adult basic education in McPherson and Reno Counties. There they have students.

Club Announcements

Board Meeting: Board meeting next Friday, Feb 10 at 6:15 a.m.

Tee-Shirt Committee: There will be training for all members on T shirts during the Feb. 24th meeting.

BIG anniversary: Dr. LaVern Powers 59th Anniversary was on Feb. 1, and he has only a little work to finish training Aavon.

Next Meeting: February 10, 2006 Brenda Janda will host Lynn Kiker, Reno County Dept. of Aging.

Fines:

John Knipp was late.

Paul Brown, others on Publicity Committee and Jack Mace were fined because the newsletter editor, David Ross, forgot to get the newsletter out on time.

Bob Bush was fined as no sign up sheet was out the previous week and his membership committee did not cover this for him.

Scott Potucek provided a new gavel.

Steve Conard for sleeping through the meeting and Ward Davis for a problem with his vehicles

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Dean Brigman

Pushed to next week

($55.00-next meeting)

FUTURE MEETINGS

February 17 Randy Henderson will host our speaker, Steve Stowers from the Young Marines.

Jim Meyer, District Governor and Dave Miller, National Ability Chair

will be present as well on February 17 for brief comments.

February 24 T-Shirt Committee will hold a training session as the program for the morning.

March 6 Lori Hopp will host Ray Hammond from USD 308.

March 10 Tom Stanton is the program manager.

If you have ideas for programs, please contact

Lori Hopp … e-mail >> lhopp@good-sam.com or phone – 663-1189.

Guests

Jane McCone, Reno County Historical Society

TUIT Report

Jim Kicklighter had a slow week with the TUIT. Steve Conards wife did not ask about the TUIT; Mark Clark, Greg West & Jay Pitzer did not ask about the TUIT. Scott Potucek asked about it once, but forgot to ask the rest of the week. Chuck Petersons partner did not wave at Jim – Chuck was in Mexico in order to avoid asking about the TUIT.

TUIT was given to Eric Steinle for the next week.

Program

Jane McCone the Executive Director of the Reno County Historical Society and the Kansas Underground Salt Museum presented the program about the Salt Museum. They have been getting good press coverage about the Salt Museum, i.e. in the Wichita Eagle, and are booking conferences and school groups already. When she visited Hutchinson to interview for this job and took the old elevator to the Salt Mine – she knew she really wanted this job and got it.

There will be an upcoming meeting open to the general public about the STAR bonds that have been requested to finance the Visitor Center building and other needed investments in the museum. These STAR bonds, when approved, will provide for re-payment from sales tax revenue, with the state paying about $5 for each $1 from the local portion of the taxes. STAR bonds are developing tourist attractions in Kansas. They will need to raise additional money for the museum. For instance, each person going into the mine will need to carry a $620 breather. Multiply that times 200 people that might be visiting at one time, to see that there is still a great need for additional funding. They are acquiring Trams for the museum at $20,000 each. There will be about 1 1/2 miles of exhibits in the Museum.

Ms McCone complimented the great help that has been supplied by Lee Spence and Underground Vaults and Storage for their help with this. She discussed the details of drilling the current elevator shaft, as well as how the old shaft was constructed and that mules were once used in the mine. They have gotten great salt mine artifacts from Lyons. The new elevators will move make the 600 ft trip in about 1 minute. If there are problems in the mine, people can be taken out on the current elevator, or in baskets in another emergency system.

All the museum employees and volunteers will be trained in Mine Safety procedures. Rates to visit the museum will be $12.50 or $11.00 for groups.

50/50 Pot went to Doc Vern Powers

Newsletter will be $50 at next meeting

Fines

Brad was fined in order to mention the still missing gavel and again for not being at attention during the Pledge of Allegiance at a school game. Jo Ann was fined for Money Laundering. Jack Mace was fined for the newsletter being later and for other obscure reasons. Many paid for not wearing their AMBUCS pins.

FUTURE MEETINGS

Feb. 3 – Lori hosts Kathy Petz from HCC’s Adult Education Site.

Feb. 10 – Brenda Janda hosts Lynn Kiker from Reno County Dept. on Aging.

Feb. 17 – Randy Henderson is the program manager.

Feb. 24 – T-Shirt Committee will be having a training session for the program.

Mar. 6 – Lori host Ray Hammond from USD 308.

Mar. 10 – Tom Stanton is the program manager.

If you have ideas for programs, please contact

Lori Hopp … e-mail >> lhopp@good-sam.com or phone – 663-1189.

GUESTS:

None (36 members present.)

TUIT REPORT:

Bob I have no shame Bush fined all AMBUCS on the planet for not asking about the TUIT. First, Al S. and Jeff B. were fined for not asking only two hours after the meeting while they played golf with Bob. Then Bob launched an e-mail scheme for all AMBUCS who were chamber members to contact him to confirm their membership. The following AMBUCS confirmed and forgot to ask: Duke W., Steve C., Scott S., Brad T., Scott P., Randall H., Jim K., Lori H., Doyle E., Jay P. and David R. Next, Bob decides that his ruse is advertising for the chamber and the Ambassadors should be fined both past and present: Dan P., Jeff B. and this editor. Bob concludes his heartless assessments with fines on Preston C. (asked, but advertised), Steve H. (didnt ask at Star) and Al S. (Bob sat next to Als wife and she didnt ask). Bob then passed the TUIT to the kinder and gentler Jim Kicklighter who will surely show mercy upon the now financially destitute AMBUCS.

PROGRAM:

Brad Thompson of Bridgman Oil provided our impromptu program on propane safety. Propane is highly flammable and heavier than air. 2% propane in air ignites. Propane expands from a liquid to 270 times its volume when exposed to air. Storage of propane should be outside away from structures. Tanks of propane must be transported upright at all times. Safety valves on propane tanks should be checked at regular intervals by trained and experienced vendors. Remember when using propane gas grills to turn off the gas at the tank also. If you are unsure of anything regarding the use or storage of propane, contact Brad to be safe.

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

AMTRYKES APPROVED:

The membership unanimously approved donating four new AMTRYKES for Colton, Lane, Evan and Sydney. Watch for upcoming announcements for the presentations.

T-SHIRT BOOTH AT NJCAA TOURNAMENT:

March 21-25, 2006. Make yourself available and expect training sessions to be scheduled in the near future.

IMPORTANT DATES!

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

GREAT PLAINS REGIONAL AMBUCS CONVENTION: OCTOBER 5-7, 2006-HUTCHINSON, KS.

50/50 Pot Winner: Rick Mitchell-$12.00.

Newsletter Non-Winner: Al Strecker. ($40.00 next meeting!)

Sgt. Tom fines: Missing gavel? No one claims responsibility. Scott S. paid for being a little brother to Sharon H. Tom H. and Bob B. paid for cell phone calls at the last meeting. Dan P. paid for leaving his jacket at the funeral home. Rick M. paid for attending chamber events regularly, but being irregular at AMBUCS.

NEXT MEETING:

January 27, 2006. Bring a guest!

If you have ideas for programs, please contact

Lori Hopp … e-mail >> lhopp@good-sam.com or phone – 663-1189.

Guests

Amanda Buoy Boys and Girls Club, our guest speaker

John Warring First Christian Church, guest of Doyle Ehling

Tuit Report

Preston Clark remodeled the wallets of the following AMBUCS for not asking about the TUIT: Al S., Steve H., Jeff B. and Greg W.

The TUIT was then passed to Mr. AB-Bob Bush

Program: Lori Hopp introduced our guest speaker, Amanda Buoy of the Boys and Girls Club.

Young people are given five primary choices for activities at the club. They include the education room for homework, gardening and skills, the art room for projects, the gymnasium for sports, the arcade for educational software, video and computer games, and the Club Teen Center at 5th and Adams for 7th grade and older.

Other activities at the Boys and Girls Club include Sparklers Dance Team, Teen Supreme Group, tobacco free contest and Kids After School.

The Boys and Girls Club also administers a program for the developmentally disabled at Hutchinson High School through the Kids After School program.

Club Announcements

First REading: Four Amtrykes are proposed to be donated to the following deserving children: Colton-Viola KS, Lane-Wichita KS, Evan-Goddard KS, and Sydney-Haysville KS. We will vote on the motion at the meeting on the 20th

Tee-Shirt Committee Meeting: January 20, 2006 at 6:15 A.M. at the Town Club. All committee members are required to be present. All AMBUCS should clear their calendars for March 21-25 to assist with the operation of the T-shirt booths. Call Brad Thompson to volunteer to serve.

Next Meeting: January 20, 2006 Speaker T.B.A.

Fines:

Friday the 13th and there were no tests of AMBUC superstitions! Instead Sgt. Tom engaged in a game of word definitions. Out of 9 tables, 2 or 3 were winners.

Other fines included Jack M. voice tax; Eric S.-late tax; Bob B. publicity tax; Duke apparel tax; Randall H. cell phone interruption; Brad T. rat tax’ and Rod F. whiners tax.

Fines for next meeting will include Tom Hymer for text messaging during the program and Bob Bush for a cell phone call during the program. (At least we hope that vibrating was a phone call!)

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Brenda Janda $20.00

Non-Winner: Kevin Miller

($35.00-next meeting)

FUTURE MEETINGS

T.B.A.:

If you have ideas for programs, please contact

Lori Hopp … e-mail >> lhopp@good-sam.com or phone – 663-1189.

Opening

Joann Williams opened the meeting.

Rod Frey gave the opening prayer. Maxine Rossiter led the Flag Salute

GUESTS

Mark Buckley (Christmas Lights and Santa Claus)

Jane Holzrichter — Horizons Mental Health

Darrel Gleason, Good Samaritan Center

TUIT REPORT

Brad Thompson has revived the original TUIT and passed it on to Preston Clark.

Preston, its OK if you lose it for a few more weeks.

PROGRAM:Jan Holzrichter from Horizons Mental Health and the Reno County Drug Abuse Task Force gave the program on the drug situation in Reno County. Thanks to Jane and others who do a great job in assisting to prevent the spread of this problem and deal with the current situation.

Club Announcements

Christmas Lights: Mark Buckley thanked the AMBUCS for helping with the Christmas lights again. Take-down is scheduled for Saturday, January the 14th at 10AM.

Santa’s thank you: Mark Buckley also thanked the AMBUCS for allowing him to be Santa for the Head Start deliveries. The AMBUCS that helped with the deliveries were Duke Wiggins, Doyle Ehling, and Fred Conners thanks to assisting with this project.

Branding time wrap up: Bob Bush gave a report on the wrapup of the fall branding event. The results were 1 new member, plus 2 potential new members. Bob reminded us that every meeting is an opportunity to bring a guest and potential new member to an AMBUCS meeting. Our numbers are down and we need to build our membership to allow us to continue to do the things we do for children and the community.

NEXT MEETING: January 13, 2006 Lori Hopp, Program Chair will host Amanda Buoy

from Boys & Girls Club to speak about their program for handicapped children.

FINES:

Tom Hymer conducted the ugly tie contest: Winners were Jay Pitzer, Dan Powers, and Darren Wicks.

The losing team in the Fall Branding Event had the pleasure of wearing plastic aprons while eating this week. Also they were all able to participate in sharing a dollar with the club for being on the losing team.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Al Strecker

Amount not reported.

Bill Long’s name was drawn,

but he was absent.

$30.00 next week.

FUTURE MEETINGS

Programs beyond 01/13/06 tBA:

If you have ideas for programs, please contact

Lori Hopp … e-mail >> lhopp@good-sam.com or phone – 663-1189.

Opening

The meeting was opened by Doyle Ehling, President of our local Big Hatters.

The opening prayer was given by Doug Foss.

GUESTS

Sharon Harmon, wife and guest of Steve Harmon

TUIT REPORT

Brad Thompson reported that until the ORIGINAL TUIT has been found, we can’t have a TUIT report.

PROGRAM:

The program for our meeting was hosted by the Big Hatters, with our own Dan Power presenting an interesting report of his trip to Alaska in September to hunt for mountain goat and brown bear. He was successful in bringing back both and gave a great presentation with slides and all. The bear’s head was broader than Dan’s shoulders. (Better beef up more the next time, Dan.)

Club Announcements

Cards to sign: Bill Long brought cards for us to sign. One was for Past President, Vicki, recovering from a recent automobile accident fortunately, no permanent injuries. The other was for former member Bob Horyena, whose wife died recently. Bob’s family has been hit by a lot of tragedy. This latest loss strikes deeply into their emotions. Let’s keep Vicki and Bob’s family in our prayers.

lOCAL aMTRYKE rECIPIENT MAKES nATIONAL MAGAZINE COVER: Ward Davis passed around the Winter Edition of the National AMBUCS magazine. The cover shot was a picture of Ward and his son, Colby, with Colby’s new AMTRYKE on the cover . A great picture, and Joann said that it will also be used as a national AMTRYKE poster for AMBUCS.

NEXT MEETING: January 6, 2006. Lori Hopp is Program Manager. Program TBA.

FINES: Jeff Brewer and Brad Thompson hunted for fines and were able to search and destroy a good number of fines. The hunting was great, but the hunters themselves were rather ragged and raw.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Jeff Brewer $19.00

Cliff Miller $20.00

Back to $5.00 next meeting

FUTURE MEETINGS

T.B.A.

If you have ideas for programs, please contact

Lori Hopp … e-mail >> lhopp@good-sam.com or phone – 663-1189.