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Meeting opening

Our president JoAnn Williams called the meeting to order.

Guests were introduced, and Doug Foss gave the prayer.

GUESTS

3 people from Head Start as guests of Doyle Ehling

Jerry Burch superintendent of schools for Nickerson as a guest of Doug Foss

TUIT REPORT

No TUIT Report provided to the publisher.

PROGRAM:

We had a short presentation from a Head Start representative. Then we bagged candy and boxed gifts for the Head Start program. There are now approximately 275 children served by the Head Start program in Reno County.

Club Announcements

Christmas party: The annual Christmas Party, doubling as our club’s 25th anniversary, was held at the Highlands Country Club, December 16. AMBUCS National President, Leonard Epperson of Ponca City, OK, and his wife joined us for the celebration. Charter members and 20 years-plus members received special recognition.

It was a time of fellowship, food and entertainment for all. Special thanks to Jeff Brewer and Steve Harmon for the work you put in for us.

Casino Night: Jay Pitzer announced that we had a successful Casino night at the Cosmosphere for Alco and raised $1000 for the club. JoAnn expressed thanks to all of those who helped.

Emporia Demo Site: JoAnn presented the second reading on doing a half sponsorship of an AmTryke Demo Site in Emporia. It is jointly sponsored by one of the Salina Clubs.

The proposal was moved, seconded and approved.

No Hutch ambucs meeting December 23!

NEXT MEETING, December 30: Dan Powers will give a presentation on his recent trip to Alaska THERE ARE BEARS in THOOSE WOODS

FINES:

None reported.

50/50 Pot Winner

No drawing reported.

Newsletter Winner

How could there be one, when someone dunced out and failed to publish the newsletter? Honestly, there was a good explaination, but Tom would nail me with a whiners tax if I told you.

Oh, well!

The December 9 Newsletter is posted now after a fashion.

Use the Newsletter Archive Link at the top of the page to search for it.

FUTURE MEETINGS

December 23: No meeting Christmas Break

December 30: Big Hat Friday

Dan Power will give a presentation on his recent trip to Alaska.

THERE ARE BEARS in THOOSE WOODS

If you have ideas for programs, please contact

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

AMBUCS Minutes from 12/9

Guests:

Guest was Sharon Robinson Stokes our program for the day.

Jo Ann Williams opened the meeting

Ward Davis gave the prayer

TUIT Report:

Greg West has LOST the TUIT. This is a somber situation , the TUIT is invaluable to the club. So to try to redeem himself Greg passed the TUIT on to the original creator of the TUIT Brad Thompson. Maybe Brad can recreate the original or maybe Gregg will find the TUIT yet.

Fines

Tom fined all the members of the RED team for being behind in the membership contest. He even fined himself for being on that team. Pin check also generated some additional revenue for the toilet.

Stan short circuited the politically correct Santa, you would have had to been there to understand.

Announcements:

Jeff Brewer reported we are up to 60 people up for the Christmas party on the 16th at the Highlands. Cocktail hour starts at 6 with dinner served at 6:30 and the dance at 8

Jay Pitzer announced that we are hosting a casino nite for ALCO at the cosmosphere tomorrow nite. If you can help be there at 7PM.

Business: JoAnn presented the first reading on doing a sponsorship of a demo site in Emporia, this would be jointly sponsored by the Salina Club

New Member: Bill Rodgers was welcomed to the club and given the oath as a new member. Welcome Bill.

Program: Keith Schroeder introduced Sharon Robinson Stokes director of Vision of Hope. Sharon gave a presentation on the Vision of Hope program and the work they do in the community. She explained their new program Each one Reach one and discussed the role of CASA volunteers in their program. The program will be having an open house next Tuesday. Thanks Sharon.

Next meeting Dec 16th Filling of the Chirstmas sacks for the Head Start Program. Be sure to be there to help.

Upcoming Meeting. We will not meet on the 23rd. But will have an interesting program on the 30th by one of our own. Dan Powers will give a presentation on his recent trip to Alaska THERE ARE BEARS in THOOSE WOODS

50/50 : $26 Duke Wiggins was winner. Donated it to Vision of Hope

Newsletter: $15 Terry Brigmans name was drawn, but he didnt have his newsletter.

FUTURE MEETINGS

December 23: No meeting Christmas Break

December 30: Big Hat Friday

If you have ideas for programs, please contact

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

Meeting opening

John Knipp opened the meeting in the absence of the Pres,

and the lateness of the VP so, where was the VP.

Doug Foss gave the opening prayer.

GUESTS

NO guests!?

Members are slacking.

Lets get some new people here

TUIT REPORT

No TUIT Report.

Greg West is still the toter of the TUIT.

PROGRAM:

Program Manager, Brenda Janda introduced Kal Singh one of our AMBUC members who reported on this trip to Malaysia and other Southeast Asia areas.

The purpose of his trip was to distribute money he had collected for tsunami victims and to visit his family. Kal chose to distribute money individually instead of through an agency. He shared pictures and a view of Malaysian currency with us, passing around “piles” of each.

Club Announcements

Christmas party: Jeff Brewer reported we currently have 50 people signed up for the Christmas party on the 16th at the Highlands.

Cocktail hour starts at 6:00 PM with dinner served at 6:30 and the dance at 8:00.

a Thank you from … Ward Davis arrived in time to say that there was no business for the day and to turn the floor over to our program.

Ward did read a nice thank you letter from the Reigns of Hope program for the support from AMBUCS.

NEXT MEETING:

December 9th; Keith Schroeder, Program Manager; Program TBA.

FINES:

Tom turned the tables this week and fined the people who are members, but do not have an AMBUCS ad. You missed some Tom

It was a good morning for fines and there were a good number of them.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Fred Conner was the winner of $27.00.

He also sold the tickets. … ???????

Al Streckers name was drawn.

He wrote the newsletter, but didnt bring it.

FUTURE MEETINGS

December 9: Program Manager, Keith Schroeder; Program TBA

December 16: Bagging Christmas candy for Head Start

December 23: No meeting Christmas Eve

December 30: Big Hat Friday Program TBA

If you have ideas for programs, please contact

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

GUESTS

Amy Rinehart and Virgina Laforth with Disability Supports Guests of Debbie Adams

Toyla Frondorf with Hutch Recreation Commission Our guest speaker

New member

Bill Rogers, IBEW Local 661 (Electrician’s Union)

TUIT REPORT

Kevin Miller brought the TUIT back after a week’s absence.

Only Duke failed to ask Kevin about the TUIT;

even though Kevin did try to entrap certain others by telephone like the Newsletter Publisher.

Kevin passed the revered Hutch AMBUCS relic on to Greg West.

PROGRAM:

Toyla Frondorf, Director of Hutchinson Recreation Special Populations was the speaker. She explained the program and how they serve the special needs individuals in our area. She spoke of numerous trips and activities in which they involved their clients. The purpose is to give the special population citizens access to the same activities as everyone else.

Club Announcements

Sundance Farms: 2nd reading of a donation of $350 to Sundance Farms to assist in their programs. Moved and seconded to approve. Motion carried.

Next Meeting:

December 1st Remember, no meeting on Friday, November 25 (the day after Thanksgiving).

Christmas Party: Christmas Gathering and 25th Anniversary Party: December 16th is the Christmas gathering and 25th anniversary celebration for the Hutchinson AMBUCS it will be at the Highlands and dinner will be at 6:30 PM with a dance at 8.

FINES:

Mr. Tom Hymer sergeant extraordinaire staged a Guess the Business program.

Participants were Debbie Adams, Doyle Ehling, Preston Clark, Dean Brigman, Stan Macgirvin, Dave Schuler, Dennis Reiser, and Bill Long. All of these, plus numerous others were fined for not guessing the businesses listed on our printed newsletter based on wording of the ads.

Tom had best keep his day job at Alltel, as I dont think a TV host position is in his future.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

$14 donated to Hutch Rec Special Populations by Al Strecker

$10.00 donated to Hutch Rec Special Populations by Jeff Brewer

FUTURE MEETINGS

December 2: Pgm Mgr Brenda Janda will host our own Kal Sing

speaking about his recent trip to Malaysia to visit tsunami stricken villages.

December 9: Program Manager, Keith Schroeder; Program TBA

December 16: Bagging Christmas candy for Head Start

December 23: No meeting Christmas Eve

December 30: Big Hat Friday Program TBA

If you have ideas for programs, please contact

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

GUESTS

Brenda Maxey and Marcy Kauffman of TECH, Inc. guests of the club.

Chris Eastland of Krause Corporation a guest of Duke Wiggins.

TUIT REPORT

The TUIT is testing the investment waters with Kevin Miller;

and will presumably return on November 18th.

PROGRAM:

Brenda Maxey and Marcy Kauffman appeared to announce upcoming events for the Training and Evaluation Center for the Handicapped. The Annual Holiday Festival is scheduled for November 18 & 19.

On Friday the 18th, the Wassail Party begins at the Sunflower building on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. Admission is $2.00 per person and features the Buhler Singers. Take advantage of this opportunity to preview the items which will be auctioned on Saturday; and submit a silent bid for these items.

Then on Saturday the 19th, sit down at white-clothed dinner tables to enjoy heavy hors douerves and Big Band music from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. The Saturday night activities feature 3 silent auctions and one celebrity auction. Admission is $30.00 per person or $300.00 for a corporate table.

All of these activities are for the purpose of raising funds for TECHs operations. These events are even more critical when there are shortages in grant monies such as the $30,000 which the Early Education Center will not receive this year. The Early Education Center has been one of the Hutchinson AMBUCS favorite recipients of donations since the program provides early intervention services to children with special needs from ages zero to two and one-half years of age.

Additional details for these events and Breakfast With Santa are available on TECHs website at www.techinc.org.

Club Announcements

Amtryke presentations: ON NOVEMBER 4th, two more AMTRYKES were presented by the Hutchinson AMBUCS to deserving children, Jaden White, an elementary student with multiple disabilities and autism, and Jayden Mattison, a Faris student with visual impairment and developmental delays. Each received a new set of wheels. Teachers, family and friends were on hand to join the AMBUCS in helping others.

Announcement:

The Community Service Committee recommends a grant of $350.00 to Sundance Farm, which provides equestrian activities for the differently-abled.

25th anniversary party DECEMBER 16 HIGHLANDS COUNTRY CLUB: Come celebrate our clubs 25th anniversary at this years Christmas party! Chartered 25 years ago, the Hutchinson AMBUCS are still active and growing.

For $20.00 per person, you will enjoy a prime rib buffet and dancing to Funk.com. Sign up now or call Jeff Brewer at 663-7814. 6:00 P.M. cash bar. 6:30 P.M. dinner. 8:00 P.M. dancing.

Head Start Christmas party: At our December 16 meeting, we will be putting mittens, scarves, crayons, coloring books and fruit into Christmas boxes to be distributed to Head Start children and their siblings. 425 children will be participating in this event.

Distributing Head start Christmas: Beginning on December 19th, we will need members to assist with the delivery of the packages to schools throughout the county. Contact Doyle Ehling at 662-8248 and volunteer.

NEXT MEETING, November 18: Debbie Adams hosts Toyla Frondorf Hutchinson Recreation Special Populations.

FINES:

Terrible Tom Hymer, the scourge of South Central Kansas was back at work.

Eric S. was fined for being early. Dan P. was fined for killing Smokey the Bear. Jim K. was fined for being elected to the Chamber Board of Directors. All AMBUCS not helping hang Christmas lights were fined. Tom H. paid for the Red team being behind.

Duke, Bob B., Steve C., John K., Eric S. and Doug F. were victims of fabricated fines by the Sgt.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

$21.00 donated to TECH by Doc Powers

None. (Steve Conard forgot.)

$10.00 next week

FUTURE MEETINGS

November 25: No meeting due to Thanksgiving holiday

If you have ideas for programs, please contact

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

GUESTS

Stephanie Williams, daughter of President, Jo Ann Williams

Bill Rogers of the Electricians Union, a guest of David Ross

Jaden White, Mona White, Denise Neighbors, Steve Graves, Sandy Graves, Jayden Mattison, Mark Mattison, Jerry Maxfield and Mark Buckley guests of the Club

Steve Lehman, Program a guest of Lori Hopp.

TUIT REPORT

Since the TUIT was tired of prosecuting meth dealers,

it returned with Tom Stanton looking for a new owner.

Doyle and Doug asked about the TUIT and were not fined.

Randy H. was fined for not asking at the sporting clay shoot.

Keith S. just paid his dollar in advance since

the TUIT was in his office for two solid weeks.

The TUIT has decided to travel from the legal world

to the financial world with Kevin Miller. If you see Kevin, be sure to ask.

PROGRAM:

Lori Hopp, introduced the Director of the Reno Valley Middle School After School Program, Steve Lehman. The program is for a three-hour period from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. In December, the After School at Reno Valley will be recognized as the No. 1 program in the United States.

A combination of staff members and community volunteers provide the leadership for the after school program. Many of the children in the program come from single parent families or multiple parent families. The purpose is to build self-esteem and to increase scholastic ability.

Prior to participating in the program, 69% of the students were not passing their courses. Those same students improved to 95% passing all of their subjects. Projects for the student include technology subjects, horticulture, science and recreational activities.

The After School Program still has a need for volunteers or donations for clothing.

Club Announcements

Branding Time: Remember the free breakfast for all of our guests. Be certain to invite a prospective new member and bring them to breakfast with you.

Christmas Tree Lights: Thanks to all the AMBUCS friends and family members who assisted in hanging the lights at Avenue A Park. The official lighting party will be Friday, November 18, 2005 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 1st and Main. A special thanks goes to Jeff Brewer for providing ladders and other equipment for the hanging of the Christmas lights.

Alcoa Casino Night: Thanks to all the AMBUCS friends and family members who assisted in hanging the lights at Avenue A Park. The official lighting party will be Friday, November 18, 2005 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 1st and Main. Special thanks to Jeff Brewer for providing ladders and other equipment for the hanging of the Christmas lights.

Christmas Party: We have set up a date, time, and place for our annual AMBUC Christmas Party.

It will be at the Highlands Country Club on December 16, 2005 (Friday). Cash Bar opens at 6:00, buffet opens at 6:30, Dance starts at 8:00. Funk.com will be performing. The cost is $20.00 per person.

NEXT MEETING:

November 11: Tom Stanton hosts Marci Kaufmann TECH Tree Fesitval

A Vacation letter from Kal and Gretchen Singh: Hello from Langkawi, Malaysia, a resort island two hours off the mainland by ferry.

Will be missing another meeting. We spent 5 days in Penang, the pearl of the Orient, in a seaside resort. We went to the shacks where the tsunami victims are living now and distributed the money from the tsunami fund I started. Their conditions are sub-human. It was a very emotional experience as we went door to door.

It was Hari Raya, their new years, and so inspirational, for us and them. We have the addresses and pictures and will bring them for you to see, and hopefully this time we can collect a dollar from everyone to continue to help these people that were so poor before the tsunami. It took most of 2 days to go to so many places to get to the people we needed to find

Back to vacation: After that we went parasailing while in our resort and tomorrow are going to another island to snorkel the corral reefs. The water is green and the sand white. We have been well and hope all of you have been also. Am working on my tan. Ha!

Kindest regards, Kal and Gretchen Singh.

FINES:

Eric S. and Kevin M. for fined for being late. Kevin M. was also fined and under the radar tax. David Ross was fined for bad software. Jack Mace was fined for being Jack. Mark Buckley was fined for a surrogate membership.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Eric Steinle donated his $30.00 to the After School Program.

The Newsletter Winner was Debbie Adams who also donated her $10.00 to the After School Program.

The Newsletter drawing will be $5.00 on November 11.

FUTURE MEETINGS

November 18: Debbie Adams hosts Toyla Frondorf – Hutch Recreation Special Populations

November 25: No meeting due to Thanksgiving holiday

If you have ideas for programs, please contact

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

GUESTS

Chad Wintz, HCC basketball coach a guest of Scott Horton.

Mark Buckley no one knows what he does for a living and he invites himself.

Sheila Lucia, Jane Lee Communications a guest of Fred Conner.

Justin Mitchell, Adams, Brown, Beran and Ball a guest of Darren Wicks.

Dont forget Branding Time! Bring guests each Friday Morning

TUIT REPORT

The TUIT is broadening its legal experience with Tom Stanton for an additional week.

Look for the TUIT in November!

PROGRAM: Scott Horton introduced Chad Wintz, head basketball coach for Hutchinson Community College.

The Blue Dragons have had scrimmages with Coffeyville, Emporia, Ottawa and Kansas Newman. Five sophomores are returning for this years campaign. The 14-man roster includes seven young men from Kansas.

While some of the players are fighting the injury bug, the team expects to be ready for the Quarterback Classic on November 4th & 5th at the Sports Arena. Hamilton College of Nebraska and Northern Oklahoma will provide the competition for that weekend. November features nine home games for the Blue Dragons so plan on taking in a good game. Schedules for the team were distributed at the meeting. If you didnt get one, the Blue Dragon 05-06 schedule is available online at www.hutchcc.edu.

Players from Coach Wintzs program have continued their basketball careers at Fort Hays State, Northern Iowa and Utah State.

Club Announcements

Branding Time: Now through December Bob Bush, Membership Chairman, reminded members of the ongoing membership contest. Please contact Bob with the names of any prospects so that he can contact them. Committee Chairs should record attendance. Points will be awarded. Please bring guests to the club meetings. Breakfast for guests is courtesy of the club.

Imagine our club with so many members that we

only work TWO shifts at the Ice Cream Booth!

Community Service Meeting: Next Friday Morning, November 4, 2005 at 6:15 A.M.

Casino Night: Saturday, December 10, From 8:00 to 11:00 P.M., at the Cosmosphere we will do a casino night for ALCOA. Volunteers are needed for dealers, etc. Please contact Jay Pitzer to help. Prior experience is not necessary!

By the way, the ALCOA folks are a lot of fun,

AND

we raise money for our friends with special needs.

National Big Hatters and NaSCAR: If you’d like to go to a big NASCAR Race, contact our local Big Hatters for tickets to the drawing.

NEXT MEETING: Lori Hop is Program Manager; Introducing Steve Lehmann, Reno Valley Middle School

FINES:

We have reached a new low for AMBUCS. (That hardly seems possible, but we have.) Did our Sgt. at Arms, Tom Hymer, really say that the punch line to the joke was but we havent swept together! (Shades of Jack Mace!)

Late fees were assessed to Jack M., Rick M. and Dean B. Scott H. was fined for arriving after his guest. Bob B. was fined for a beer fee. Bob B. and Al S. were fined for circus golf. Doug F. was fined for picking on Bob. Mark C. and Scott P. were fined a newbie tax. Two tables of AMBUCS were fined for not paying attention. There you go! Mark T. was going to escape being fined. Oh well! His record of being fined at every meeting continues.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Jay Pitzer $22.00

None. (Dean B. left early.)

$10.00 next week

FUTURE MEETINGS

November 11: Tom Stanton hosts Marci Kaufmann TECH Tree Fesitval

November 18: Debbie Adams hosts Toyla Frondorf – Hutch Recreation Special Populations

November 25: No meeting due to Thanksgiving holiday

If you have ideas for programs, please contact

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

GUESTS

Ron Gould and Mark Bomgardner of KLETC guests of Randy Henderson.

Allen Shafer of City of Hutchinson guest of Fred Conner.

Dont forget! Branding Time is is here October through December!

TUIT REPORT

Rod Fry returned with the TUIT to share the love.

Mark Treaster was fined for not asking at the Airport Restaurant

Mark claims he has been fined every week since he joined the club!

What’s up? Is he bucking for a record or something?

Larry Sloan was fined for skipping church and not asking about the TUIT.

Randy Henderson was fined when his deputy

did not ask when the banks alarm sounded.

Then Rod delivered this particular award to none other than

Prosecutor of the Year Tom Stanton.

PROGRAM:Program Manager Randy Henderson introduced Ron Gould, Assistant Director of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC), and Mark Bomgardner, Technical Specialist at KLETC, as our guest speakers.

The Kansas Legislature established the Center south of Hutchinson at the old air base in 1968. KLETC is a part of Kansas University, but does not receive funds from KU or tax revenues from the State of Kansas. Court docket fees are the sole source of funding for KLETC.

Located in the south central area of the state, KLETC is accessible for all regions. Since 1969, there have been approximately 11,000 graduates from the training center. 7 out of 10 law enforcement officers in Kansas are graduates of KLETC.

Programs at the center include reciprocity training for officers coming from other states, orientation for new sheriffs, annual law enforcement training of forty hours, terrorism training, driving instruction and firearms training. The campus consists of a four-story dormitory, classrooms and a new administration and learning center building. KLETC is still in need of further classroom space and a driver training course.

Club Announcements

BRANDING TIME: OCTOBER THRU DECEMBER, 2005. Its RED vs. BLUE for Branding Time! Teams will compete to avoid serving breakfast to the victors in January. Points are valued as follows: 1 point for attending club, board or committee meetings; 3 points for bringing a guest; 5 points for signing a new Friends member; 8 points for a new AMBUC member. Make your contacts now!

DONATION APPROVALS: The club approved monetary grants of $400.00 to Camp Hope and $750.00 to Michelle Bloom for an adaptive telephone.

Nascar: BIG HATTERS HAVE NASCAR TICKETS! ASK THEM!

NEXT MEETING October 28: Scott Horton is Program Manager, hosting Chad Wintz, Head Basketball Coach at HCC.

FINES

Sgt. Tom Im in charge! Hymer levied fines on Dennis R. and Tom S. for being late. Preston paid for missing a special membership meeting. Randy and Guy paid for playing in a fundraiser golf tournament. Cliff and Debbie paid under the radar fines.

Then we all played “Whats a varlet?”

The most popular answer was “a tall, skinny, rodent-type that thinks hes in charge.”

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Al Strecker $23.00

Jack Mace $25.00

Five Bucks next meeting!

FUTURE MEETINGS

November 4: Lori Hopp is Program Manager, hosting

Steve Lehmann of Reno Valley Middle School

If you have ideas for programs you would like to see, please contact

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

GUESTS

Louis Bruce, Warden of HCF and guest of Keith Schroeder.

Dont forget! October and November are AMBUCS Branding Time!

TUIT REPORT and fines

Yes, we have a report! Monte has returned with the circular pest.

(Um … The Publisher wants to know, was that the Full Monte?)

But first, Monte proudly announces the arrival of a new baby boy

on September 10. At 7 lbs. 6 oz., the baby is doing fine.

Now to the fines!

Rick Mitchell and Paul Brown were fined for not asking about the TUIT at the Chamber After Hours. Don Grossardt, Scott Horton and Bob Bush (because of Ann) were fined for not asking at another chamber event.

Monte bestowed the TUIT upon Rod Fry.

PROGRAM:

Keith Schroeder introduced our program, Louis Bruce, Warden of the Hutchinson Correctional Facility.

The facility is comprised of three locations; the Central Unit formerly known as the Reformatory, the East Unit on Halstead and the South Unit on Avenue G. HCF is the second largest employer in Reno County with 650 on staff and 1850 total workers in the units.

The warden started his corrections career at Lansing and was part of a reform movement within the corrections system. Considering that 95% of the inmates return to the street, it is important to provide them with the tools needed to avoid a return visit. Economics has a lot to do with recidivism. Inmates need educational programs, employment, adequate housing and a support system to continue on parole after release.

The institution provides numerous activities for the inmates to keep them occupied. This approach has shown positive results with a drop in the recidivism rate from 60% to 45%. The Kansas Correctional System is rated in the top ten of the nations prisons.

Club Announcements

BRANDING TIME: OCTOBER & NOVEMBER, 2005: Membership Chairman, Bob Bush, announced the contest for Branding Time. Two teams of AMBUCS will compete for bringing in the most new members. The winning team will be served steak and eggs by the losing team. The Blue and Red teams are comprised of the club membership and will earn points through attendance at club meetings, bringing guests and signing up new members.

Lets get to work!

FIRST READINGS: The Community Service Committee recommended that we make a general donation of $400.00 to Camp Hope. The committee further recommended that we provide an adaptive telephone for Michelle Bloom at a cost of $750.00.

NEXT MEETING, October 21: Randy Henderson is the program manager for October 21 – his guest will be Ron Gould, Assistant Director of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.

FINES

Sgt. Tom, commanding his usual respect, was primed for producing revenue. … So he started with month-old news.

Dave S. was fined for leaving early in the past. Lori H. was fined for putting waffle batter in the face of a customer. Pat F. was fined for missing training. Keith S. was fined for arriving after his guest. Scott H. and Terry B. were fined for being late to the meeting. Larry S. was fined for failing to show for golf. Jeff B. was fined for bumping the coffee girl. Jim K. was fined for illegal subs.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Dennis Reiser $20.00

No Newsletter $25.00 next meeting

FUTURE MEETINGS

October 21: Randy Henderson is Program Manager, hosting

Ron Gould, Assistant Director of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.

October 28: Scott Horton is Program Manager, hosting

Chad Wintz, Head Basketball Coach at HCC.

November 4: Lori Hopp is Program Manager, hosting

Steve Lehmann of Reno Valley Middle School

If you have ideas for programs you would like to see, please contact

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

GUESTS

Aaron Koehn guest and brother-in-law of Ward Davis

Bob Gilbert, Chad Gilbert and Wayne Grossardt guests of Don Grossardt

Brad Boatwright, Heather Griffin and Patty Hendrickson guests of Brenda Janda.

Past National President, Tom Loudis, Linda Loudis,

and District 5-D governor, Jim Meyer guests of the club

Bones Ney featured speaker and guest of Jeff Brewer

Dont forget! October and November are AMBUCS Branding Time!

TUIT REPORT

Not just yet, but we expect its return in the very near future.

PROGRAM:

Bones Ney, introduced by Jeff Brewer, spoke on the subject of service.

Bones coached athletics for 19 years before entering athletic administration. He currently is a substitute teacher in physical education, and also, the Hutchinson High School football team chaplain of which he boasts a 55-9 record.

On the subject of service, Bones stated that the basic components are work ethics, friendship, loyalty, cooperation and enthusiasm. Our club provides service to others and comprehends the concepts.

Bones thanked the membership for our work in the community.

Club Announcements

BRANDING TIME: OCTOBER NOVEMBER, 2005: Now is the time to bring that guest that you have meant to invite for so long. BRANDING TIME is a great opportunity to share AMBUCS with others. Others will enjoy the same fellowship that you experience as a member each Friday. Imagine our club with enough members to staff the ice cream booth by only working TWO shifts. (OK, that may be a stretch, but you get the idea!) Bring your guest with you to this Fridays meeting.

AWARDS: Governor Jim Meyer presented our club with the Class I Community Service Award. Our own Doug Foss was then presented with his plaque and pin for serving as the previous district governor.

AMBUC GOLF SCRAMBLE, Many thanks to Jeff Brewer and Steve Harmon for organizing this years event. We also want to thank everyone that contributed prizes for the scramble and door prizes. There were prizes given for just attending the breakfast! The prizes and their recipients were as follows: coffee mug-Brad T., cookbook-Chad Gilbert, wine glasses-Tom Loudis, Hawaiian shirt-Linda Loudis, golf vest-Randy Henderson, golf vest-Glenn Miller and coffee mug-Darren Wicks.

The scramble results were as follows: 1st place team of Ward Davis, Aaron Koehn and Guy Gann-4 golf shirts and $80, 2nd place team of Jay Pitzer, Vern Powers, Doug Foss and Glenn Miller hat, visor, koozies and $60, 3rd place team of Greg West, Tom Hymer, Brad Thompson and Jim Meyer golf balls and $40. Special prizes were longest drive on #2-Randy Henderson and Heather Griffin golf balls and shirts, closest to the pin on #3 Eric Steinle-CD case and golf shirt and longest putt on #18 Tom Loudis-golf shirt and $20 gift certificate to the Kansas State Fair.

Hutch AMBUCS Board Meeting: October 14, 6:15 A.M. All officers and committee chairpersons are asked to be present as we return to the Hutchinson Town Club.

NO FINES, 50/50 POT OR NEWSLETTER DRAWING.

We return to the Hutchinson Town Club on October 14 for our normal schedule.

If you have ideas for programs you would like to see, please contact

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