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GUESTS

Jason Grossardt, Dons son and welcomed guest

Mark Clark with Clark & Richardson Construction

2nd visit … and

New Member sponsored by Larry Sloan

Kevin Miller with A.G. Edwards

2nd visit … and

New Member sponsored by Doug Foss.

Our Guest Speaker

State Representative Mike ONeal

TUIT REPORT

Tom Hymer was not with us our first week back at the town club and has amassed a total of 4 weeks carrying The TUIT. But, The TUIT has asked that we extend its warmest greetings to all Hutch AMBUCS members.

PROGRAM:

Tom Stanton introduced our speaker Representative Mike ONeal. Mike is celebrating 20 years as our state representative to the 104th district. Mike is currently serving as a member of the Revenue, Judicial, Transportation, Retirement Budget, Rules & Journal committees. He is Chairperson of the Judiciary committee and Vice Chairperson of the School Finance committee.

He explained that school districts were formerly funded by property tax only. Today a formula of property, sales and income tax is used to fund school districts. Following a ruling by the courts, the legislature was forced to increase funding this year to school districts by more than double the additional amount enacted in the regular Legislative. Beginning in 2007, these shortages as well as payments to replace funds borrowed from the state highway fund will increase taxes over 1.8 billion to meet demands.

It is true that private Christian and Catholic school costs per student are almost half that of public schools. That is due in part to the fact that Special Education, At Risk and Bi-Lingual classrooms furnished by the public schools are duty bound to take even those students from Christian and Catholic schools. These special classes increase the state costs significantly.

The unpopular subject of consolidation of some and de-consolidation of other school districts and administration is required to help reduce these escalating costs.

You can reach Mike at oneal@house.state.ks.us to discuss this and many other subjects the state is dealing with.

Club Announcements

New Members: Doug Foss swore in our two newest members Mark Clark and Kevin Miller. Welcome!

Membership Committee: The Membership committee will meet Friday at 6:15 AM.

Publicity Committee: The Publicity committee will meet this Friday at 6:15 AM.

Ice Cream Booth: Sign-up sheets are available for our biggest fund raiser of the year The State Fair Ice Cream Booth, September 9th through 18th. Check your calendar and sign up for your choice of at least 3 four-hour shifts.

FINES

Scott Potucek with help from Dennis Reiser levied this week’s fines.

Not many fines were collected but Scott did inform us of what homophones are. No, thats not what you use to call your friends from home. Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings such as; tacks and tax, fowl and foul, stationery and stationary. Those members who couldnt think of the words he gave clues about were fined.

Randall Haltom was fined for having a high school photo of him in the paper celebrating his 50th birthday.

Brad Thompson paid to find out why Don Grossardt would be carrying a comb in his pocket? Don tried to explain he was carrying it for his son (Yeah right).

Eric Steinle paid to announce his and Kims 17th Wedding Anniversary on the 15th.

Dennis Reiser paid to announce his and Sonjas 11th Wedding Anniversary also on the 15th.

Congratulations to both members and especially their wives.

50/50 Pot Winner

Steve Harmon won $20.

Newsletter Winner

Greg Wray was not here

so the pot increases to

$15 for next week.

FUTURE MEETINGS

Friday, July 22:

Jack Mace will host

Southern Reno County Representative Mark Treaster

of the Kansas State Legislature to give his views on the

recently concluded Special Legislative Session.

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 present.

TUIT REPORT

Im sure Tom Hymer has amassed quite a list of forgetful souls during the past three weeks

PROGRAM:

For our 2nd and final week on the road, we met at Disability Supports of the Great Plains at 4000 N. Monroe for our meeting with Knackies of Inman catering our breakfast again.

Jo Ann Williams introduced Virginia LaForce, Case Manager and John Sanders, Operations Manager of the facility. Virginia explained that here in Hutchinson they serve approximately 40 adult residents in-house and 30 adults in their own homes. When they first opened, all their clients were wheelchair bound with very severe impairments. Today, they are able to help a greater variety of impairments such as Cerebral Palsy, Downs Syndrome and more severe brain injuries.

Staffing costs here are much higher due to the special needs of the clients. Disability Supports offers supported living, activities, day services and supports, self-directed supports and case management. Day programs for clients include using computers for vocational instruction such as printing the brochures and business cards for the facility to fun activities such as special chat rooms.

Our club recently donated the funds to purchase a special computer for one of the clients who needed one with specialized software. They emphasize a FUN atmosphere for their clients with a multitude of activities inside and outside the facility including annual group vacations. In the not so distant future they hope to build a new facility close to their clients homes on Coventry Court located North of Hutchinson Hospital.

Disability Supports also operates a facility in McPherson.

Club Announcements

Board Meeting: The Hutchinson AMBUCS Board meeting will be held this Friday, July 15, at 6:15 AM.

Membership Committee: The Membership Committee will meet Friday, July 22nd, at 6:15 AM

FINES

None collected while we are meeting off-site.

50/50 Pot Winner

No drawing this week.

Newsletter Winner

No drawing this week.

FUTURE MEETINGS

Friday, July 15:

Tom Stanton is the program manager. His guest is

Representative Mike O’Neal

to speak on the special session of the legislature.

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 present.

PROGRAM:

Jo Ann Williams introduced Mary Smith and Connie Clark, both board members of Reins of Hope Therapeutic Riding, Inc. Reins of Hope is a non-profit program that seeks to offer children and adults with physical, mental and or emotional disabilities the benefits of therapeutic riding. It was great to be back visiting their facility and see how they are continuing to grow their program.

Jo Ann presented Mary and Connie with a donation form our club in the amount of $2,500 to help support the efforts that Reins of Hope is making to help those individuals with special needs that they serve.

Carol Burgess helped to develop the program in March 1995 with a handful of students and borrowed space to their present facility and more than 50 students. Carol retired from the program as President of the Board in January 2004. The arena is named for Roy Coffey who was instrumental in raising the funds needed to purchase the 20 acres of land that they own. John Baldwin who was a member of the Board of Directors was the driving force behind making their building a reality. A trail, garden and future outdoor arena have been named in Johns honor. The present facility allows for a maximum of 10 horses, which they currently have. They operate March through December and are closed during the winter months. Jane Harder is the current President of the board and director of the facility.

continual areas of need are student scholarships, horse sponsorship and specialized equipment. They always need volunteers to assist with their riding lessons and many other areas of the program.

Club Announcements

Community Service: Community Service committee will meet Friday, July 8, 6:15 AM at Disability Supports, 4000 N. Monroe.

Board Meeting: The board meeting will be held at 6:15 AM, July 15th, when we return to meeting at the Hutchinson Town Club.

Membership Committee: Membership committee will meet Friday, July 22nd at 6:15 AM.

Past President: Jo Ann Williams awarded a Past President’s plaque and pin to Vicki Fultz for her past year of leadership to our club.

FINES COLLECTED

None collected while we are meeting off-site.

TUIT REPORT

Tom Hymer continues to carry the TUIT for yet another week while we are away on hiatus.

50/50 Pot Winner

No drawing held this week.

Newsletter Winner

No drawing held this week.

FUTURE MEETINGS

July 8th, we will be meeting at Disability Supports of the Great Plains at 4000 N. Monroe.

Bring guests to show them what we do. Knackies will cater our breakfast there.

July 15th, we return to the Hutchinson Town Club.:

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 Clark with Clark – Richardson Construction, a guest of Larry Sloan.

Megan Gottschalk with the American Red Cross, our guest speaker.

TUIT REPORT

Tom Hymer fined Jim Kicklighter, Randy Henderson (twice) and Jay Pitzer for forgetting to ask about the TUIT this week.

Since we are on the road for the next two meetings Tom gave the TUIT to himself. Ought to be worth a stupid tax dont ya think? BEWARE!!

PROGRAM:

Randy Henderson introduced Megan Gottschalk, manager of the Reno County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Megan informed us the local chapter was formed in 1917 by Garland Craig and circulated a copy of the minutes of their first meeting. She also passed around copies of print ads that will run this summer showing individuals from all walks of life that can save your life should you have a heart attack to promote ARC CPR training.

Our local chapter offers monthly health and safety classes for individuals as well as corporate training in OSHA approved CPR and First Aid classes. Also, swimming and junior lifeguard training classes are available. Disaster action training (DAT) is available for those who wish to learn how to assist after fires and other natural disasters. A new service to coincide with their bloodmobiles, which are held five times a year, is platelet collection.

Platelet collection will be offered monthly at the ARC office at 111 N. Walnut, the last Sunday of each month. Megan also passed out brochures on Carrier Alert a program they offer jointly with the U.S. Post office.

Carrier Alert is a program where you authorize your postman to watch the mailbox of an elderly single individual for accumulated mail. If that individual does not collect the mail, the postman will take steps to make sure that person is alright based on an agreed upon plan.

If you have any questions or want more information on these or other services offered by the ARC please call them at 662-3336.

Club Announcements

Cheryl Goodell announced this was her last meeting as she is moving back to South Carolina where she will return to teaching. We will miss you and your participation in our club and wish you the very best Cheryl.

Jeff Frizell announced that will be staying in Hutchinson and with our club and has accepted a position at Mid Kansas Coop. Congratulations!

David Ross paid to announce that A Salute to America will be held Tuesday night, 7:00 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church by the Reno County Choral Society.

Don Grossardt announced we have received a check in the amount of $7,501 for our clubs portion from the NJCAA Basketball Tournament T-shirt concession. This compares to $5,006 the previous year. Good job membership!

Community Service Committee will meet July 8th, 6:15 AM at Disability Supports 4000 N. Monroe.

Hutch AMBUCS Board Meeting will be held at 6:15 AM, July 15th, when we return to meeting at the Hutchinson Town Club.

FINES

Isn’t that just FINE!? No fines reported!

50/50 Pot Winner

Steve Conard won $24.00 this week.

Newsletter Winner

Paul Brown won $5.00 with his newsletter.

The pot begins with $5.00 when we return from hiatus.

FUTURE MEETINGS

On July 1st we will meet at Reins of Hope Therapeutic Riding. Drive East on 30th to Obee Road (which is directly across from Prairie Dunes drive). Turn south and proceed to 2116 N. Obee Road, just over 1/2 mile on the East side.

For directions and a map, click here.

The Hutch AMBUCS Annual Golf Tournament has been postponed to possibly October for cooler weather and less vacations to compete with.

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 present, but President JoAnn told us that she and the

Membership Committee are working on some good ideas for club building.

PROGRAM:

Due to scheduling conflicts with other invited guests, Lori Hopp introduced our very own District Governor, Doug Foss. Doug brought a new AmTryke promotional video to show that National had produced. It was EXCELLENT! It was also suggested that we show the video continuously at the Ice Cream booth during the State Fair this year.

Club Announcements

Membership Committee: The Membership Committee will be meeting this Friday at 6:15 AM.

Second Readings: A second reading of recommendations from the Community Service committee and approved by the board were an AmTryke to Grace Villa. Grace is three years old and has Pulmonic Stenososis and Enchalocele. She is receiving physical therapy from EEC. Also, an additional $57 for Grace for orthotic shoes. $500.00 to Joshua Glavin for Hyperbolic oxygen therapy and vasodilatation. The cost is $125 per treatment with a goal of 80 treatments. Joshua is 12 years old and has a brain injury. He uses a power wheelchair and communication device. $750.00 to HHS Salt Hawks Special Olympics. All items were individually voted upon and passed unanimously.

Installation Banquet: Our Installation Banquet was a great event this year for those 50+ members who attended. The drinks were free, the food was good and the entertainment was very entertaining. Special thanks to the social committee for a fun evening.

Farewell: On June 26th from 2:30 5:00 PM there will be a farewell party for Majors John and Judith McCarty with our local Salvation Army who are transferring to Kansas City.

Committee Listings: Committee listings were handed out. Please verify which committee(s) you are on, attend the committee meetings and do your part to make your club year great.

AMTRYKE FOR NATIONAL CONVENTION: A special vote was held to suspend the rules so that approval could be made to award an AmTryke at the National Convention from our club next month in High Point, N.C. Both passed unanimously.

CALENDAR: The Town Club will be closed a month earlier this year on July 1st and 8th for their annual vacation time. We will be meeting off-site for our golf tournament as one of these meetings. More information to follow soon.

FINES

Sergeant at Arms Tom Hymer

with help from Deputy Dawg, Scott Potucek

collected this weeks fines.

John Knipp paid a suck-up tax for serving coffee to Sgt. Tom but not offering to fill the other members cups at the table. Lori Hopp was fined for arriving late, making her comments and leaving early at a recent legislative forum (just like a woman). Jack Mace paid for displaying a very nice self portrait at the recent Art Fair, unfortunately he had neglected to include his AMBUCS pin in the painting. Doug Foss fined for not knowing that recycling services were available at the Highlands, Jim Kicklighter paid his fine since he uses their recycled cardboard to make salt containers. Ward Davis paid for last weeks newsletter carry-over fine and JoAnn Williams paid for not having the publicity committee chairperson position filled. Eric Steinle paid for complaining Toms portion of the meeting was boring. Duke Wiggins paid but I missed why. Doug Foss paid for an At-a-boy Award for Jeff Brewer who wrote an article that appears on page 12 of the current issue of our National AMBUCS magazine.

Don Grossardt paid to announce that it was his, and Margarets, 50th wedding anniversary (25 years each) Congratulations!

Rick Mitchell claims Tom and Scott are clones since they both use Tabasco. All tennis shoe wearers were fined for not upholding the business image of the club.

TUIT REPORT

Terry Brigman had Chuck Peterson and Eric Steinle fined for not asking about the TUIT this week.

Since Tom almost forgot the TUIT portion of the program guess who Terry decided to give it to. All ALLTEL member/customers should particularly be aware.

50/50 Pot Winner

Dennis Reiser won $26.00 this week.

Newsletter Winner

Doug Foss won $10.00 with newsletter in hand.

The pot begins anew with $5.00 next week.

FUTURE MEETINGS

Unavailable at this time:

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

Nancy and Mary, wife and stepdaughter of Steve Conard

TUIT REPORT

Paul Brown had an uneventful week carrying the TUIT and passed it along to Maxine Rossiter.

PROGRAM:

Bob Bush performed a Sergeant in training for Tom Hymer and Scott Potucek.

Some simple rules:

Dont let others talk like they usually do any way.

Recognize birthdays and anniversaries for instance Steve Harmon

In addition, he fined

Paul Brown for Joe McCarville’s sign stating he was an attorney while his current designation is Judge. Brown immediately deflected the blame to Jeff Brewer since it was a sign issue.

Steve Harmon was fined selling Bush some white paint, or was it dover white or cream white or antique white or snow white

Those Ambucs without AMBUC shirts on were fined.

Larry Sloan for starting shorts season again.

JoAnn Williams should have been fined for creating the word fantabulous.

Jeff Brewer was given a custom embroidered Budweiser and Ambucs golfing vest as a special thank you for helping the sergeant.

Club Announcements

New Hutch AMBUCS e-mail address: The e-mail address used for communicating with me about newsletters and other Hutch AMBUCS info has been changed. The new address is hutchambucs@cox.net. Please use this address when communicating with me about Newsletter and other club related issues.

Thanks, Jack Mace

Installation banquet: Dinner theatre play at the Tiffany House Restaurant Friday June 17, 2005 at 7:00 PM.

HutchAMBUCS Golf Outing: Our Annual Golf Tournament is little earlier this year due to a schedule change at The Hutchinson Town Club. The date will be July 1 or 8, T.B.D.

Hutch AMBUCS Calendar: Please mark these dates on your calendar.

Hutch AMBUCS Annual golf Tournament is coming up — watch for date TBA soon.

Community Service meeting Friday June 3, 6:15 AM, at the Town Club

Board Meeting next week, June 10

FINES

For the fines levied, see our current Program notes.

50/50 Pot Winner

Unpublished

Newsletter Winner

Unpublished

FUTURE MEETINGS

June 3, 2005: Jackie Koerner and Diane Caton will be with us for an update on a reading program they presented to us a few months back.

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

Magistrate Judge Joe McCarville.

TUIT REPORT

Greg West had the TUIT this week and raised some money by fining Jay Pitzer, Bob Bush,

Dan Power, Scott Horton, Rick Mitchell and Terry Brigman for not asking about the TUIT.

Lori Hopp, Randy Henderson and Darren Wicks all remembered to ask.

I think Paul Brown asked!??!

He either asked or was making obscene gestures at me

at the Chamber Breakfast on Wednesday.

Whatever it was, it earned him the honor of carrying the TUIT for this coming week!

PROGRAM:

Tom Stanton introduced Magistrate Judge Joe McCarville who was elected in November of 2004. The Judge discussed many issues including: security at the courthouse, new schedules for dockets, PFA docket and arrest reports. Mr. McCarville has been able to arrange his schedule to hear more cases in a more efficient manner.

Club Announcements

Second Reading: New Officers and Board members were approved.

Second Reading: $500.00 was approved by the club for Gabriel Peters for some computer equipment.

T-Shirts: Don Grossardt needs volunteers to do t-shirts for the Little River Suicide Run May 28th

Installation Banquet: The annual Installation Banquet will be held at The Tiffany House on June 17th, 2005. The program will be a Dinner Theatre presented by our waiters!

$15.00 per person.

Happy Hour starts at 6:00pm

Committee Preferences: JoAnn Williams handed out committee Preference Sheets for all to fill out and return.

FINES

Jim Kicklighter and Brad Thompson issued the following fines:

Greg West and Jeff Frizell late to meeting / Vicki Fultz suck up tax for kind words to Doc Powers / Scott Horton cell phone went off last week IOU as Scott was not present. Tom Hymer was forced to pay Scotts fine then Toms cell phone went off today! / Guy Gann fined for some kind of email the rest of us didnt understand / Dean Brigman membership renewal tax / Greg West fined for joining Prairie Dunes and not knowing who the President was / Rick Mitchell answered correctly during Prairie Dunes quiz by knowing 2 of the honorary members of Prairie Dunes. / Doug Foss turns 55 May 21st, 2005. Happy Birthday!

JoAnn Williams bought a fine and announced that her youngest daughter, Stephanie is graduating from Buhler High School!

Vicki Fultz gave us an update on her father who is doing better after having heart problems.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Doc Vern Powers

Amount unpublished

Chuck Peterson who did not

have his Newsletter along!

$30.00 next week

FUTURE MEETINGS

May 27: Scott Horton host — Financial Management of Charities

June 2005 Programs: 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

Terry Bruce, Kansas Senator guest of Keith Schroeder

TUIT REPORT

Don Grossardt relinquished the Tuit after having it for the last two weeks. Steve Conard,

Jo Ann Williams and Cheryl Goodell all forgot to ask. Doug Foss did ask at the Highlands.

Don handed the Tuit to Greg West for the week.

PROGRAM:

Keith Schroeder introduced Terry Bruce, Freshman Senator from Hutchinson. Terry believes he can make more on an impact at the Senate level. Terry gave us updates on Education issues in Kansas. The Senate passed a 127 million education fund. Special attention to at risk students, bi-lingual and special education. Terry explained that politics involve learning the art of compromise. Terry discussed issues regarding healthcare costs, prescriptions for low income and creating a healthcare advisory board, military issues in Kansas, law and order bill passed regarding cracking down on meth production and Sunday liquor sales among other issues.

Club Announcements

Thank you: Vicki thanked all of the Board Members for their work this last year.

Big Hatters: Big Hatters meeting May 17th at 7:00am at the downtown Sampler.

Installation Banquet: Installation Banquet at Tiffany House on June 17th, 2005. Dinner Theatre!

T-Shirts: Don Grossardt needs volunteers to do t-shirts for the run in Little River, memorial day weekend.

FINES

Bob Bush issued the following fines: Jeff Brewer, Tony Powers, Larry Sloan, Doc Powers, Bill Long – cut in line at food table. Scott Horton late fee and Leadership Reno County Graduate. Jeff Brewer daughter graduated from Sterling and is getting married in July Jeffs son, Brad has a new baby daughter, Bailey, making Jeff a Grandpa! Congratulations Jeff! Rick Mitchell and Greg West Suck up tax for letting Vicki cut in line. Jo Ann Williams fined for new haircut, new look for trip w/ Spanish Club to Costa Rica. All New Board Members were fined. Big Hatters fined for not picking new president yet.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Al Strecker

Shawn Teichmann was not present

$25 next week

FUTURE MEETINGS

May 13:……….Keith Schroeder, Program Manager – TBA

May 20:……….Lori Hopp, hosts Joe McCarville, Magistrate Judge

May 27:……….Scott Horton, hosts Financial Management of Charities

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

Brian Anderson, General Manager, Grand Prairie Hotel and Convention Center, guest of Randy Henderson

TUIT REPORT

Don Grossardt was not present to give us his report.

PROGRAM:

Randy Henderson introduced Brian Anderson, the general manager of the Grand Prairie Hotel

and Convention Center. Brian informed us that they are putting $11,000,000 of updates into the hotel.

The water park has attracted 25,000 customers to date. They are having 20 to 25 birthday parties per

weekend. They have hired more employees as well. Brian expects Houlihans restaurant and bar to

open on June 6th and the convention center is expected to be open before the Kansas State Fair begins.

The hotel welcomes all business including reunions and parties.

Club Announcements

Board Meeting:Board Meeting on Friday at 6:15am.

Big Hatters: Big Hatters meeting May 17th at 7:00am at the downtown Sampler.

Installation Banquet: Installation Banquet at Tiffany House on June 17th, 2005. Dinner Theatre!

FINES

Dennis Reiser because he has lots of money! Scott Potucek for his tuit report the previous week. Doug Foss and Jay Pitzer for being late to a meeting and Jay got tagged again for telling the Sergeant to shut up. Kal Singh membership renewal fee. Jay Pitzer hit sand shot into #1 hole at the Highlands. Randy Henderson his guest, Brian Anderson, arrived earlier than Randy. Jeff Brewer fined for billboard design. Randy Henderson and Guy Gann fee for their private meeting. Steve Conard fined for plants you cant smoke at your house. Jay Pitzer least likely to have sex in a twin bed. Doug Foss more beer in fridge than food. Fred Conner 6:00am is when you get up and not when you to to bed. Randy Henderson 25 signs youve grown up more vacation days. Larry Sloan Jeans and Sweater does not qualify for dress up. Steve Harmon something about downloading free music. Steve Conard sleeping on couch, since hes been divorced so many times. Terry Brigman something about a wise crack. Greg West insurance goes up and car payment goes down.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Brenda Janda $20

Dennis Reiser didnt bring it.

$20 next week

FUTURE MEETINGS

May 13:……….Keith Schroeder, Program Manager – TBA

May 20:……….Lori Hopp, hosts Joe McCarville, Magistrate Judge

May 27:……….Scott Horton, Program Manager – TBA

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

Jason Grosshardt, Don’s son

Kyle Ward, with his parents Cindy and David Ward, guest of Jay Pitzer.

TUIT REPORT

Scott Potucek, found out that the Tuit was in fact a small oval, not a circle – being off by 15 microns.

He went on to do an in-depth dissertation about the Tuit, the definition of the work “round” – including a “round” of beers,

ending with “a round of round, rounds.” It was akin to what the definition of “is,” is. Scott determined that a copy of the

Tuit, or even a FAX of a copy of the Tuit is okay to carry, since the Tuit is so heavy – fits within the rules?? Vicki Fultz

did ask about the Tuit. Scott gave the Tuit to Don Grosshardt.

PROGRAM:

Jay Pitzer introduced Kyle Ward. Kyle received a grant from AMBUCS to help pay for his “Speak Easy” device. He is a student at Buhler High School and is on the Honor Roll, in band, choir, plays soccer and basketball and other activities. Kyle stutters and the Speak Easy device helps him to speak in public without stuttering. It works by providing a small delay of the sound of his voice inside his ear, which keeps him from stuttering. Before he had this aid, he could not speak in public, as he was able to do at our meeting. Speak Easy has given him confidence. He has to listen to the sound in order for it to work and practiced a couple of days when it was new. They can use these for children in grade school. He first saw the device demonstrated on Oprah. The cost was about $5,100.

Club Announcements

National Conference: Those planning on going to the National Conference need to make reservations by May 5.

Regional Conference: Regional Conference in Lawton, OK will be in September. Hutchinson will be hosting the Oct., 2006 conference.

Installation Banquet: Jeff Frizell announced the Installation Banquet will be on Friday, June 17. Location to be announced.

FINES

Those without their Big Hats were fined – Jack Mace, Larry Sloan, Guy Gann, Doug Foss, Preston Clark, Doyle Ehling and Tony Powers. Jo Ann Williams was fined for not taking her hat off. Bob Bush paid a poll tax. Rob Fry did not mention Ambucs on his TV ad. Darren Wicks did not mention Ambucs during his report at church. Also anyone without an Ambucs pin was fined.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

David Ross

Jack Mace did not have his newsletter.

$15 next week

FUTURE MEETINGS

May 6:………….Randy Henderson hosts Brian Anderson, Grand Prairie Hotel

May 13:……….Keith Schroeder, Program Manager – TBA

May 20:……….Lori Hopp, Program Manager – TBA

May 27:……….Scott Horton, Program Manager – TBA

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.