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GUESTS

Melanie Collins, Edward Jones representative-a guest of Dan Power.

Chris Owens, PILRC-guest speaker and her husband, Dan.

Jim Potter, Reno County Deputy Sheriff-a guest of Randy Henderson..

(Dont forget! Branding Time during October and November!)

TUIT REPORT

None

PROGRAM:

Chris Owens of Prairie Independent Living Resource Center appeared in support of Disability Mentoring Day. This event is designed to bring awareness of the need for employment for persons with disabilities. The unemployment rate for the disabled is 70%.

Mentors, persons of assorted occupations, are matched with mentees, persons with disabilities, to experience the daily activities of those particular positions. Fifty-five individuals will participate in this year’s event. AMBUCS may assist with Disability Mentoring Day by volunteering as mentors, by donating food for the breakfast and reception or by providing transportation for the mentees. Disability Mentoring Day is October 19th.

Club Announcements

Welcome Back! Jay Pitzer returns after a stay in Wichita. We will pray for a continued recovery. Jay thanked the membership for the support that he received while in the hospital.

AMBUCS TECH Golf team: They came home empty-handed, but helped to raise funds for TECH in the process. Fourteen birdies and four pars did not place them in the top 10. Chicago format includes the factoring of golf handicaps. What our team needed was higher handicaps (No names, please!).

Regional Convention Report, Fresh back from Lawton, President JoAnn Williams announced that our club won District 5-D awards for Chapter Website, Newsletter and Community Service. Also, Kent Clingenpeel was elected Regional Director (a new volunteer for the Ice Cream Booth).

Community Service: Prior to the meeting at the Highlands on October 7th, the Community Service Committee will meet at 6:15 P.M. that same morning at Disability Supports at 4000 N. Monroe. Please be prompt so that the committee may attend the breakfast afterwards.

NEXT MEETING. HIGHLANDS COUNTRY CLUB, 922 CRAZY HORSE DRIVE, OCTOBER 7, 2005:

North on Monroe past 82nd Avenue, then turn left on Crazy Horse Drive before the pavement ends

The AMBUCS GOLF SCRAMBLE is not just for golfers. We will have a full breakfast and guest speaker, Bones Ney, before the golf begins at 8:30 A.M. Everyone should attend and bring a guest for the beginning of BRANDING TIME (our membership drive during October and November of each year).

FINES

Eric Steinle and Fred Conner representing The BIG HATTERS served as sergeants.

Steve C. and Scott S. were fined for interrupting the Sgts. Tom H. was fined since he was defenseless this week.

These Big Hatters were fined for not having their hats: Tony P., Guy, Duke, Stanley, Don G. and Terry B.

Mark Treaster and Lin Stevens were fined for not introducing themselves (our newest members). Tom S. was fined for being late. Dan P. was fined for arriving after his guest.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Rick Mitchell won $35.00 (which he promptly donated to Disability Mentoring Day)

None, as Scott Horton was not present

$25.00 at the next drawing

FUTURE MEETINGS

T.B.A.

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

None.

(Although, Stephanie Guthrie and Jeff Frizell were welcomed as such.)

(Dont forget! Branding Time is coming during October and November!)

TUIT REPORT

None this week. Surely we haven’t seen the

last of that most sacred of all AMBUCS relics.

PROGRAM:

Brenda Janda introduced Stephanie Guthrie, a fellow AMBUC, as our program.

Stephanie and her husband operate Sundance Farm, which provides equestrian activities for the “differently-abled. The farm includes 50 head of mini and draft horses. Standing 30 inches tall, minis are house broken and wear sneakers while indoors.

Minis are used as companions and as teams for pulling carriages equipped with lifts. For those with special needs, the minis allow recreation for individuals who are unable to ride a horse. The minis also provide social interaction because of their gentle nature and being eye level with persons in wheelchairs. In addition to meeting the needs of the differently-abled, the horses and carriages are available for weddings, parades and for promotion of special events.

Stephanie invites everyone to visit the operation, located 5 miles north of 30th Street, at 264 Apache Road, Inman, Kansas. Further information may be obtained at their website, www.sundancefarm.org. If you are interested in assisting with these activities, please contact Stephanie.

Club Announcements

AMtRYKES aPPROVED: 3 new AMTRYKES will be delivered to Remy St. Pierre, Jaden White and Jayden Mattison courtesy of hard-working Hutchinson AMBUCS.

ICE CREAM BOOTH: SPEAKING OF HARD WORK: The 2005 Ambucs Ice Cream Booth was once again a success! Even with decreased attendance at the fair, gross sales exceeded $44,000 dollars. Fred Conner thanked all who made the booth another banner event. We especially thank those individuals who stayed after their shifts and arrived early to make cones at critical times. These efforts will pay dividends for those whose needs are the greatest.

AMBUC GOLF SCRAMBLE, HIGHLANDS COUNTRY CLUB: OCTOBER 7, 2005: Yes, there is still time to sign up to play! You need not be a great golfer. It is all about fun. Contact Jeff Brewer to register. Contact Jeff Brewer or Steve Harmon to donate prizes.

tech gOLF tOURNAMENT: TECH Golf Tournament: The fourth and final member of the TECH golf team is Guy Gann. Al Strecker, Jim Kicklighter, Randy Henderson and Guy will represent the club at the tournament on the 26th. We should be hearing about their play at the meeting on the 30th.

NEXT MEETING: BIG HATTERS ARE IN CHARGE! September 30 will feature Chris Owens from PILR as our speaker. The topic will be Disability Mentoring Day. BIG HATTERS, don’t froget to wear your big hats.

FINES

Dennis and this editor were fined for laughing during installation of new members. Dave Suhler was fined for leaving early. Chuck Peterson was fined for a communication failure. Jim K. and Greg W. were fined for being late to the meeting. John K. was assessed a babe tax. Tony P., Steve H., and Brad T. were fined for being accused of being normal. Preston C. was fined for being late and being in the breakfast line in front of Sgt. Tommy. Tony P., Larry S., and Duke were fined for being late to the Membership committee meeting.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

None!

(Dean Brigman was probably busy with municipal matters.)

$20.00 next week.

$22.00 to Jeff Frizell.

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

Kent Clingenpeel and Rick Kerr candidates for Great Plains Regional Director.

Pete Petersen, supervisor for Anheuser Busch Clydsdales a guest of Bob Bush.

(Dont forget! Branding Time is coming during October and November!)

TUIT REPORT

Monte McConnaughy remains the proud holder of the TUIT for yet another week.

We would like to see Monte, but the TUIT can stay on its sabbatical.

PROGRAM: The Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales, in town for the Kansas State Fair, were the main topic of this weeks program. Pete Petersen, supervisor and hitch driver for the Clydesdales, was our guest speaker. The Budweiser Clydesdales were originally a gift from August A. Busch, Jr. to Gustaf Busch in 1933 to celebrate the repeal of Prohibition. Descended from the great war horses of Europe, the Clydesdales remain a living symbol of Anheuser-Busch, the last major American-owned brewery. When full-grown, a Clydesdale is over 18 hands tall and weighs 1800 to 2300 lbs.! Approximately 250 horses are in the complete herd. Only male Clydesdales are used for the hitch when they are 4 to 5 years old. The females are kept at Grants farm in St. Louis for breeding purposes. Five hours of grooming is necessary for each appearance of these gentle giants. The eight-horse team will be pulling the nearly four-ton Budweiser brewery wagon during each day of the Kansas State Fair.

Club Announcements

ICE CREAM BOOTH: Grand Champion Outstanding Food Exhibitor Award at the Kansas State Fair! That’s us! We have a ribbon and plaque to prove it! Hard work truly does pay!

Regional Director: Kent Clingenpeel of the Enid A.M. AMBUCS and Rick Kerr of the Lawton AMBUCS appeared as part of their campaign trail for Great Plains Regional Director. Votes for Regional Director will be cast at the convention in Lawton on September 23-24.

AMBUC GOLF SCRAMBLE, HIGHLANDS COUNTRY CLUB: OCTOBER 7, 2005: Program Bones Ney, motivational speaker. With golf to follow at 8:30. This is a great opportunity to invite a prospective member (not a ringer!).

Membership Committee: SEPTEMBER 23, 6:15 A.M. The Membership Committee will meet to prepare for Branding Time during October and November. Please remember to bring your guests during this time!

First Reading: The Board recommended that AMTRYKES be provided to the following: 1. Remy St. Pierre-a 3 1/2 year old with spinal muscle atrophy. 2. Jaden White-an elementary student with multiple disabilities and autism. 3. Jayden Mattison-a Faris student with visual impairment and developmental delays. We will vote to approve these matters at the meeting on the 23rd.

TECH GOLF TOURNAMENT: The 3rd member of the Hutch AMBUCE team for the TECH GOLF TOURNAMENT is Randy Henderson.

FINES

The following were fined for being late to various meetings: Eric, Jim K., Rick M., Pat, Mark T., Tony P., Bob B. and this editor. Scott Horton was fined for knocking over a bar stool. Jack Mace was fined for leaving early. Our Sgt.s time was cut short due to the program (which, of course, was applauded).

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

$28.00 Ward Davis

None

(It could have been Brenda Janda,

but she was not present.)

$15.00 next week

FUTURE MEETINGS

September 23, 2005:

Stephanie Gutherie Equine Therapy

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

None.

(Dont forget! Branding Time is coming during October and November!)

TUIT REPORT

Monte McConnaughy remains the safekeeper of the TUIT

and may have a special announcement for us at the next meeting.

PROGRAM:

Doug Foss opened the program at the AMBUCS Old Fashioned Ice Cream Booth at the Kansas State Fair. Doug demonstrated the proper serving of the ice cream, the operation of the cash register and the separation of the functions in the sal e of ice cream (dippers, cashiers and drink preparers). Fred Conner completed the program by reviewing the work slots still open and instructing workers on limiting their intake of free ice cream. As of Monday evening, we were still in need of a manager from 3:00 to 11:00 on Saturday, September 17. If you are willing to volunteer, please contact Fred Conner at 727-4730.

Club Announcements

ICE CREAM BOOTH: We want to thank every person for their dedication and hard work at the booth. Members, spouses, TECH employees and former AMBUCS have all contributed their time and effort to make this project a success. The first weekend of the fair was indeed a busy time. Please maintain that same work ethic as we finish the remaining days of the 2005 Kansas State Fair.

RETURN TO HUTCHINSON TOWN CLUB: ON Remember the next meeting, SEPTEMBER 16 AT 7:00 AM, is back at the Town Club.

Hutch AMBUCS Board: The BOARD MEETING is at 6:15 A.M.

AMBUC GOLF SCRAMBLE, HIGHLANDS COUNTRY CLUB: OCTOBER 7, 2005: Jeff Brewer announced that prizes for longest drive, closest to the pin, longest putt and the first 3 teams would once again be given. HOWEVER, in an attempt to thwart those who recruit ringers for their team, the following modifications will apply during play: 1. on hole no. 7, any drive on the green qualifies as an automatic ace, 2. on hole no. 8 (a par 5), only irons may be used (no woods, metal or otherwise) and on hole no. 14 (another par 5) every golfer will use a 7-iron from tee to green. Those who wish to sponsor prizes for the scramble should contact Jeff Brewer or Steve Harmon as soon as possible.

NEXT MEETING: On September 16, 2005, our program will include the Budweiser Clydesdales and our candidates for Great Plains Regional Director, Ken Clinginpell and Rick Kerr. We will also select the third member of AMBUCS TECH golf team. Lastly, you will see the return of the 50/50 Pot and the Newsletter Drawing which will be $10.00.

FINES

No Sergeant at Arms activities at this special Hutch AMBUCS meeting.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

No Drawing at the Fair

No Drawing at the Fair

FUTURE MEETINGS

September 16

Bob Bush, Program Manager

Budweiser Clydesdales

Also;

Regional Director Candidates Rick Kerr and Ken Clingingfield

will be with us to present their platforms.

September 23

Brenda Janda, Program Manager

Stephanie Gutherie Equine Therapy

September 30

Big Hatters in charge Big Hat Friday

Chris Owens from PILR on Disability Mentoring Day

October 7

Annual Hutch AMBUCS Golf Tourney

We will have a program before Tee-Off due to

course not being ready for golfers before 8:30.

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

Jane McLaughlin-guest speaker.

Jim Meyer-District 5-D Governor.

TUIT REPORT

Unfortunately, the king was nowhere to be found.

Due to the Kansas State Fair, Monte McConnaughy will be carrying the Thompson curse for an additional two weeks.

PROGRAM:

Scott Horton introduced Jane McLaughlin of Home Instead Senior Care.

Home Instead is a franchise owned and operated by Cindy Miller which provides non-medical elder-care. Services offered by Home Instead include meal preparation, grocery shopping, light housekeeping, laundry and assistance with appointments. Employees of Home Instead are bonded, insured and screened (six references are required). Caregivers arrive for a minimum of 3 hours and can be scheduled for any time. Fees for these services range from $15.00 to $16.50 per hour.

The services available from Home Instead were too lengthy for this newsletter; but if you have a need or further question you may contact them at 662-5556.

Club Announcements

AMBUCS OLD FASHIONED ICE CREAM BOOTH: The first and only order of business for the next two weeks is our Ice Cream Booth at the Kansas State Fair. We currently have 54 empty shifts for workers. Please call Fred Conner at 727-4730 to volunteer. The work schedule as of Sunday, September 4 will be posted on our website by Thursday Morning, September 8.

Check for a link to the schedule and for the booth phone number near the top of our HutchAMBUCS home page.

By the time you read this newsletter, the final clean-up will have occurred and the booth will be stocked with 180 tubs of ice cream. On September 7 and 8, waffle cones will be made for the beginning of the fair.

Our breakfast on September 9, 2005 will be at the ice cream booth at 7:00 A.M. Our program will be a review of the operations of the booth and training for the new members. Every AMBUC will want to be present to obtain their admission passes for their shifts at the fair. After the program, we will relocate to Central Christian Schools Booth for breakfast.

The club wishes to thank every person who has volunteered their time to work at the booth. We plan to post the work schedule on our website. Please review your scheduled work times, arrive promptly and prepared to work. Do not leave your fellow AMBUCS stranded!

September 9th to the 18th is the most important time of the AMBUC year. Special needs children and adults are depending on us!

The telephone number

for the ice cream booth is 669-8584.

AMBUC GOLF SCRAMBLE: October 7, 2005. Jeff Brewer and Steve Harmon are looking for donated gifts and prizes for the tournament. Please contact them as soon as possible

Remember a fellow ambuc: Jay Pitzer is currently at Wesley Medical Center receiving treatment for leukemia. Please pray for Jays recovery and for Donna as she seeks to care for him. Jay, if you are reading this newsletter, we want you to know that we are looking forward to your return and a complete recovery.

Lori Hopp has informed us that Jay can receive e-mail there at Wesley. She says, “Just go to wesleymc.com. On the right side of the screen is a heading called Wesley Services. From there, click on Patient Email Service. The directions are simple to follow. I sent an email to him Friday morning and it was delivered to his room the same day. Donna said that they both appreciate hearing from people.

“Anyway, I just thought I would pass this information on. Have a great day.”

NEW MEMBERS: Please welcome our newest members, Mark Treaster and Lin Stevens who were sponsored by Doc Powers.

GREAT PLAINS REGIONAL CONVENTION: Sept. 23-24, 2005, Lawton, Okla. Join JoAnn Williams and Ward Davis in Lawton for fun and relaxation at the convention. Early bird discounts are still available for registrations received by Sept. 2nd. This is a perfect opportunity to experience AMBUCS, if you have never been to a convention before. It is also a preview for the regional convention in Hutchinson in 2006 that our club is hosting.

TECH GOLF TOURNAMENT: Our second member of the AMBUC golf team is Al Strecker. Two more spots remain for the lucky ticketholders. You must be present to buy a ticket and win.

Special upcoming guests: On Friday, Sept 16th, Rick Kerr and Ken Clingingfield, both are candidates for Regional Directors. They will be with us to present their platforms regarding the upcoming elections at Regionals in Lawton. They are going to work at the ice cream booth that day as well..

FINES

None reported to the publisher.

Did Tom actually go through all of that stuff at the beginning and not fine anyone?!!!

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Bob Bush — $26.00

No winner present.

$10.00 on September 16.

FUTURE MEETINGS

September 9

Ice-Creamology

Ice Cream Booth, Kansas State Fair

September 16

Bob Bush, Program Manager

Budweiser Clydesdales

Also;

Regional Director Candidates

Rick Kerr and Ken Clingingfield

will be here to present their platforms.

September 23

Brenda Janda, Program Manager

Stephanie Gutherie Equine Therapy

September 30

Big Hatters in charge Big Hat Friday

Chris Owens from PILR on Disability Mentoring Day

October 7

Annual Hutch AMBUCS Golf Tourney

We will have a program before Tee-Off due to

course not being ready for golfers before 8:30.

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

Greg Conrad guest speaker

Mark Treaster a guest of Doc Powers & latest New Member

Lin Stevens a guest of Doc Powers

Brad Boatwright a guest of Brenda Janda

TUIT REPORT

Rick Mitchell lit up the AMBUCS who did not ask about the TUIT. Steve Harmon, Doyle Ehling and Dennis Reiser (his wife didnt ask!) were contributors. Doug Foss asked several times. Monte the Wizard of Comfort McConnaughy received the TUIT and will be assessing some not so comfortable fines this week.

PROGRAM:

Lori Hopp, Program Chairperson, introduced our guest speaker,

Greg Conrad, Director of the 2006 U.S.G.A. Mens Senior Open.

The tournament will be held July 6-9, 2006 at the Prairie Dunes Country Club in Hutchinson, Kansas. Anticipated attendance is estimated at 125,000 to 130,000 persons during the week. Fourteen hours of national television will serve as an extended commercial for the quality of life that we have enjoyed in Kansas for years.

Mr. Conrad reported that the tournament was progressing steadily towards its goals with 100 companies involved in corporate sales, 200 autos donated by local dealers for use during the tournament and 25% of ticket sales concluded.

Volunteers are still needed to assist with the tournament. The volunteer package includes a pass, two shirts, windshirt, hat and food and beverage while working on shift for only $110.00. To volunteer, call 728-0600.

Before leaving, Greg Conrad provided the club with an autographed photo of Tom Watson which will be auctioned later.

Club Announcements

AMBUCS OLD FASHIONED ICE CREAM BOOTH: Contact Fred Conner at 727-4730 to volunteer. We need every AMBUC to work at least 3 shifts to provide sufficient manpower to operate the booth. No heavy lifting and an air-conditioned environment. All proceeds benefit individuals with the greatest of needs. Please make yourself available during the fair, September 9-18, 2006. The telephone number for the ice cream booth is 669-8584.

MEMBERSHIP: Bob Bush, Membership Chairperson, encouraged AMBUCS to bring guests to breakfast in preparation for Branding Time in October and November. New members are always needed to replace former members whose employment or family circumstances have forced them to retire from the club. Invite a friend or business associate to join you for breakfast. There is no charge for breakfast for our guests. (Imagine having enough members that we only work two shifts at the ice cream booth!)

GREAT PLAINS REGIONAL CONVENTION: Sept. 23-24, 2005, Lawton, Okla. Join JoAnn Williams and Ward Davis in Lawton for fun and relaxation at the convention. Early bird discounts are still available for registrations received by Sept. 2nd. This is a perfect opportunity to experience AMBUCS, if you have never been to a convention before. It is also a preview for the regional convention in Hutchinson in 2006 that our club is hosting.

TECH GOLF TOURNAMENT: September 26, 2005. Chances are being sold for $5.00 to be on the AMBUC squad. Jim Kicklighter is the first to be selected. You must be present at the meetings to buy a ticket!

AMBUC GOLF SCRAMBLE: October 7, 2005. Jeff Brewer and Steve Harmon are looking for donated gifts and prizes for the tournament. Please contact them as soon as possible.

FINES

After the 20 laws of golf from Tom Hymer, it was all downhill from there. Jack Mace was fined first to maintain consistency. Stan McGirvin and Dennis Reiser were fined for being late. Al Strecker was fined for refusing to assist Tom. Steve Conard was fined for sitting in the same chair. Terry Brigman was fined for asking Tom to get him some coffee. Moral of the story: Dont play golf with Tom, follow the beverage cart.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Terry Brigman-$26.00.

Who else? Fred Conner-$25.00.

Back to $5.00 on September 2.

FUTURE MEETINGS

September 2

Scott Horton, Program Manager

Home Instead

September 9

Ice-Creamology

Ice Cream Booth, Kansas State Fair

September 16

Bob Bush, Program Manager

Budweiser Clydesdales

September 23

Brenda Janda, Program Manager

Stephanie Gutherie Equine Therapy

September 30

Big Hatters in charge Big Hat Friday

Chris Owens from PILR on Disability Mentoring Day

October 7

Annual Hutch AMBUCS Golf Tourney

We will have a program before Tee-Off due to

course not being ready for golfers before 8:30.

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

Mark Treaster, State Representative-a guest of Doc Powers

(and possibly a new member)

Denny Stoecklein-Kansas State Fair Manager.

TUIT REPORT

Scott Saylor returned to conclude some unfinished business; namely to dispose of the round nuisance known as the TUIT. Dean Brigman and Jack Mace did ask. Bill Long did not ask, but was not present. Scott passed the TUIT to Rick Mitchell for safekeeping.

PROGRAM:

Kansas State Fair Manager and a friend to the Hutchinson AMBUCS, Denny Stoecklein, was introduced by our Program Chairperson, Lori Hopp.

Beginning on September 9th and continueint through the 18th, The State Fair is the largest single event in the State of Kansas each year. Activities include competitive entries (over 33,000 from fruit to art to crops), free concerts, dinosaur displays, hypnotism demonstrations and (of course, Bob!) the Budweiser Clydesdales. Grandstand shows feature a variety of entertainment such as The Prairie Home Companion, Big and Rich, ZZ TOP, Ronnie Millsap, Truck and Tractor Pull and Building 429.

The Kansas State Fair is a 100% fee funded agency with 90% of its revenues coming from the fair events. The fairgrounds serve as a host to more than 250 other events throughout the year including horse shows, wedding receptions family reunions and RV rallies. Come enjoy the updated facilities of the Kansas State Fairgrounds.

Club Announcements

AMBUCS OLD FASHIONED ICE CREAM BOOTH: Sept. 9-18, 2005, Kansas State Fairgrounds Our number one fundraising event for those whose needs are greater than our own. When we donate AMTRYKES to children, equipment to TECH or funds for Special Olympics, the primary source for that giving is the profit from the ice cream booth. We have 89 empty slots on the work schedule with the majority on the weekends. Please contact Fred Conner at 663-2769 to volunteer your services. On behalf of the club, we thank those members who have previously scheduled their time. Please contact an AMBUC that you have not seen recently and invite them to join you during your shift.

DONATIONS APPROVED: Donations to Wyatt Shook, Special Populations Bowl-a-thon and the Disability Mentoring Day were approved by the club..

ANNUAL Hutch AMBUC GOLF SCRAMBLE: October 7, 2005, Highlands Country Club. All golfers and golfer wannabes, reserve this date for monster drives. No experience required. All members are invited since we will have breakfast and a program before golfing begins. Anyone wishing to donate prizes, please contact Jeff Brewer or Steve Harmon.

GREAT PLAINS REGIONAL CONVENTION: September 22-23, 2005.Ward Davis reminded the membership of the upcoming regional convention in Lawton, Oklahoma. Early registrations save $25.00 per person and must be received by September 2nd. Celebrate a successful Kansas State Fair and allow our fellow AMBUCS in Lawton to entertain you at the convention

FINES

Tom Hymer provided the instructions on cleaning the dog (definitely not for cat lovers). Guy Gann paid a TUIT tax. Rod and Fred paid for lack of truthfulness (ordinarily a positive for an AMBUC). Duke was fined for not being pregnant. Bob B. and Larry S. were fined for their exposed appendages (legs). Preston was fined for telling the sergeant-at-arms that he was going to rip up his notes and tell him where to put them. John Knipp was late and Lori abandoned the speaker. Jack bought a fine to promote his family reunion.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Rod Fry-$26.00

None. Rod missed out on the daily double. He didn’t have his Newsletter with him.

$25.00 next meeting

FUTURE MEETINGS

August 26, 2005: Lori Hopp is Program Manager.

Guest Speaker: Greg Conrad with the 2006 Senior Open

September 2, 2005: . . . . . Topic and presenter

arranged, but not available at this posting.

September 9, 2005: Meet at our State Fair Ice Cream Booth, and have breakfast at the Central Christian Schools Cafeteria.

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

Stephanie Williams-daughter of JoAnn Williams

Mike Brown-Director of Camp Hope

TUIT REPORT

Randall Haltom had Preston Clark, Darren Wicks (actually, his wife)

and Duke Wiggins fined for not asking about the Tuit.

Scott Saylor is now the current

custodian of the proverbial dead weight.

PROGRAM:

Our program began with a presentation by our President, JoAnn Williams, of a $2500 donation to the Director of Camp Hope, Mike Brown. Program Chairman, Lori Hopp introduced the speaker.

Camp Hope was founded in the 1980s by Donna Brown with the American Cancer Society. The camp was established to allow children with cancer to have the same opportunities for enjoyment as other children. Located at Camp Aldrich near Great Bend, the camp is held during the third week of June each year. Average attendance at the camp is 65 to 70 campers with a volunteer staff of 70 adults.

Mike Brown is a cancer survivor and also a former camper. Mike attended the camp for several years and met his wife at Camp Hope. Hutchinson AMBUCS have been a financial supporter of Camp Hope since its inception.

Club Announcements

COMMUNITY SERVICE: The board of directors approved the following donations. These actions will be voted upon by the club at the August 19th meeting.

1.

An AMTRYKE to Wyatt Shook, a seven-year-old with Charge Syndrome, who is on the AMTRYKE waiting list.

2.

A $200.00 contribution to the Hutchinson Recreation Commission for the Special Populations Bowl-A-Thon.

3.

A $300.00 contribution towards the Disability Mentoring Day by Prairie Independent Living Resource Center.

ICE CREAM BOOTH: SEPTEMBER 9-18, 2005.

Please sign up to work at the Kansas State Fair. Check the schedule and invite a fellow AMBUC to join you for your shift. Some of our members just need the encouragement and support of their fellow AMBUCS to contribute their time and effort.

Hutch AMBUCS Golf: The Annual Hutchinson AMBUCS Golf Scramble is scheduled for October 7. Mark the date on your calendars and invite guests. This event is an excellent recruiting too.

DONATED BICYCLES: Bob Briscoe, former AMBUC, presented the club with three bicycles refurbished by HCF inmates. The board will determine the best use for this donation.

FINES

No fines reported to publisher.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Steve Harmon won $19.00

and donated it to Camp Hope.

No drawing

$20.00 next week

FUTURE MEETINGS

August 26, 2005: Lori Hopp is Program Manager.

Guest Speaker: Greg Conrad with the 2006 Senior Open

September 2, 2005: . . . . . Topic and presenter

arranged, but not available at this posting.

September 9, 2005: Meet at our State Fair Ice Cream Booth, and have breakfast at the Central Christian Schools Cafeteria.

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

Cris Corey: Guest of Doug Foss

Special Guests of the Club:

Grace Villa with her parents, Jesus Villa and Luz Villa

TUIT REPORT

World traveler, Tom Hymer, has yet to return with our old friend. Beware of accumulating fines from our elusive Sgt. at Arms. BTW! The TUIT says, “High!”

PROGRAM:

What better program than an AMTRYKE presentation! Three year old Grace Villa was our special guest on this occasion. Grace was sent home from the hospital not expected to live. The miracle child survived and was the recipient of her very own AMTRYKE. As soon as she spotted her new ride, A Tryke! was her response. Grace was accompanied by her parents Jesus and Luz Gomez; and her therapist from the Early Education Center, Cary Bowman. Grace thanked the AMBUCS, but her beaming smile was more than enough for us.

President Joann Williams and outgoing District 5-D Governor Doug Foss reported on the AMBUC National Convention in North Carolina. Hutchinson AMBUCS was recognized for donating five or more AMTRYKES, for being a Merit Club and presented with a 50th anniversary Living Endowment badge for our new awards banner. Doug Foss was recognized for being a Superior District Governor (4th in the nation). The convention was attended by approximately 500 people. Convention events included a Wednesday family reunion, a 36 AMTRYKE rodeo (which were given away including one from us), the Big Hat Auction which raised more than $37,000 and the dedication of the new AMBUC National Resource Center (8,000 square feet). Kip Miles, a notorious AMBUC, was elected National Big Hat President. JoAnn and Doug brought back AMBUC golf shirts as prizes for the upcoming golf tournament.

You do not have to be an officer to attend a National Convention. Make plans to attend the next National Convention and meet AMBUCS from across the country.

Club Announcements

ICE CREAM BOOTH: Sign up now for a minimum of three shifts-four hours in length. We are fortunate as a club to have fundraising projects which are highly productive and limited in terms of time commitment. Please make yourself available during the 10 days of the Kansas State Fair to assist with the operations of the booth. Invite a fellow AMBUC to join you for a scheduled shift. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: August 5, 2005 at 6:15 A.M. at the Town Club. Your presence is respectfully requested.

Web Host Move: You should know by now that we are moving our Hutchinson AMBUCS web page to a new host computer on the Internet. The migration is going slower than expected, due to “broken” codes that just don’t work properly. However, when things are complete the actual move should be transparent to all users. We will keep things per the old status quo until everything checks out properly.

When the website is working, and the move is complete, there will be no changes in the way you use the website. Even the web address (URL) will remain the same.

FINES

BIG HATTERS were in charge. Doyle last laugh Ehling was presiding. Jack was fined first as a matter of principle. Tony, Guy and Eric were fined for no Big Hats. Preston was fined for his Billy Bob attire. Stan was fined for something about an ugly dog. Fines were purchased for JoAnns granddaughters 2nd birthday and for Jeff and Pat Brewers 33rd wedding anniversary.

50/50 Pot Winner

Al Strecker-$23.00

Newsletter Winner

None; $10.00 next meeting.

Monte the Wizard of Comfort was not present.

FUTURE MEETINGS

August 5, 2005: Keith Schroeder is Program Manager . . . . . TBA

August 12, 2005: Brenda Janda is Program Manager . . . . . . . TBA

August 19, 2005: Lori Hopp is Program Manager.

Guest Speaker: Denny Stoecklein with the Kansas State Fair

August 26, 2005: Lori Hopp is Program Manager.

Guest Speaker: Greg Conrad with the 2006 Senior Open

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.

37 MEMBERS PRESENT

GUESTS

State Representative Mark Treaster — Our program speaker

TUIT REPORT

World traveler, Tom Hymer, has yet to return with our old friend. Beware of accumulating fines from our elusive Sgt. at Arms.

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PROGRAM:

Our speaker for this meeting was Rep. Mark Treaster from the 101st District. Rep. Treaster is a former teacher and has a masters degree in special education. Considering that Mrs. Treaster is a school principal, education is a significant interest in his life. Which is good, since during his freshman term as a legislator, the governor called a special session to address the Supreme Court decision regarding school finance.

Rep. Treaster does not believe that the Kansas Supreme Court over-stepped its boundaries. During the 1990s, school funding did not keep pace with inflation. From 2000 to 2004, no monies were added for school funding. The end result was a shifting of school financing to local option budgets rather than statewide funding. The 2005 legislature passed a bill for an additional $142 million for education. The Supreme Court ruled that this amount was inadequate. The legislature responded with additional spending in the special session.

A study will be conducted by the Legislative Post Audit Committee to determine the cost of educating a child in Kansas and the need for further increases for educational finances.

We appreciate Rep. Treasters efforts on Reno Countys behalf on these difficult issues.

Club Announcements

Ice Cream Booth Committee Meeting: Friday, July 29, 2005 at 6:15 A.M. at the Hutchinson Town Club. This includes at a minimum, the following individuals: Brad Thompson, Dennis Reiser, Jim Kicklighter, Preston Clark, Tom Hymer, Ward Davis, Randall Haltom and Al Strecker. Expect upcoming announcements for cleanup days for the booth. Also, schedule your mandatory three-four hour work sessions by signing the worker roster. Invite your fellow AMBUCS to work with you during the fair! Please contact AMBUCS who have not attended a meeting recently to join us both at the Town Club and the fair.

Newsletter Editors: If you have been a past editor or have an interest in becoming a newsletter editor, please contact Paul Brown at 662-0527. Editors commit to writing 6 newsletters. Journalistic experience or skills are obviously not required.

AmTryke Donation: On Friday, July 29, 2005, Hutchinson AMBUCS will donate an AmTryke to Grace Villa. Cary Bowman, P.T.at the Early Education Center, will be with Grace for the occasion.

Are you ready to celebrate? How about celebrating a successful Kansas State Fair by attending the 2005 Great Plains Regional Convention in Lawton, Oklahoma on September 23rd and 24th . The convention features a golf tournament, poker run and Lawton tours in addition to the regular convention events (i.e. Big Hat Breakfast, Living Endowment Luncheon and Awards Banquet). The convention is always reasonably priced and offers an opportunity to meet AMBUCS from all areas of Kansas and Oklahoma. Registrations received by September 2, 2005, qualify for reduced fees!

Big Hatters take notice: Friday, July 29 is a Big Hat Fifth Friday. Big hats are required.

FINES

Duke Wiggins and this editor were fined for being the aardvarks at the top of the printed newsletter. (It is really quite an honor to be known as an earth pig!) Scott Potucek paid for being late to the membership meeting. (Stupid tax!) Steve Harmon was fined for leaving early. Bob Bush was fined for having corporate logos on his shirt and his shorts. Jim K. was fined for a flat tire and streaking kids. Doc Powers bought a fine to have the club sing happy birthday to him. Doc celebrated 81 years of age and 58 years of marriage. And finally, Bob Bush bought an advertising tax to announce that the Clydesdales are coming to the Kansas State Fair.

50/50 Pot Winner

Rod Fry $21.00

Newsletter Winner

Steve Conard-$15.00.

($5.00 next meeting)

FUTURE MEETINGS

Friday, July 29

Big Hatters fifth Friday:

Doug Foss and JoAnn Williams

will report on their

trip to national convention.

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.