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THE HUTCHINSON CHAPTER OF AAMBUCS

NEWSLETTER FOR MEETING OF AUGUST 19, 2016

EDITOR: DUKE WIGGINS

GUESTS: Ryan VanZant, director of the Hutchinson Zoo and Jessica Wright, Educator for the Hutchinson Zoo, our program for today.

SERGEANTS CORNER: Sgt Knipp and deputy Hymer collected $2 from President Dorinda, one for the weekly fine, and one for being late. VP Thad Bartley was fined for being late starting the meeting, although he didn’t know he was running the meeting until 8:00. Doyle E and Stan M were fined for talking while Sgt Knipp was speaking. Thad Bartley paid to read a thank you note from daughter Meagan for the additional scholarship funds approved by the membership last week.

PROGRAM: Ryan VanZant, the new director of the Hutchinson Zoo, came to use from Bartlesville, OK. He proudly displayed the new zoo logo on his jacket, a combination of the old zoo logo and the city of Hutchinson logo. Although he has only been here for six months, he and thecity commission have worked hard to promoteour zoo as one of Hutchinson’s prime attractions.They are now working together with Stractica and the Cosmosphere to promote joint programs. The zoo is currently expanding and is offering free admission until the expansion is complete. The long awaited otter display will began construction in October 2016. The petting zoo has undergone changes designed toprotect both the children and the animals for contracting diseases. Mr. VanZant has spent the last decade working to preserve the bald eagle (Americas symbol of freedom) from extinction. He bought his on personal bald eagle to Hutchinson, and we got to meet him. His name is Bensar, and he is a beautiful, yet frighteningbird, Tethered to Mr. VanZant arm, headvised us that the hooked beak is not for bitting but for tearing apart the catch. It’s the talons that catch the prey and if they grip you with their talons, it will go right down to the bone.We thank Mr. VanZant for afascinating program, and I thank Kathy H for noticing the last bite of egg on my plate a few yards from Bensar and covering it with a napkin.

DRAWINGS:

Lucky Aces – 50/50 drawing won by Dwight Wiehl whose $5 is in care of Dennis Reiser – New total is $371.Newsletter award went to Terry Brigman, who was not present to answer the question. Next week’s question is “What exhibit at the Hutchinson is about to begin construction?”

FUTURE PROGRAMS:

8/26/16 – Charlotte Summers and Joan Brown – White House Museum on the State Fair Grounds.9/2/16 – To Be Announced9/9/16 – Meet at the Sweet Shoppe for a short instructional meeting – Breakfast will be served.

THE HUTCHINSON CHAPTER OF AMBUCS

NEWSLETTER FOR THE MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 2016

EDITOR: DUKE WIGGINS

GUESTS: NONE!!!

SERGEANTS CORNER: Sgt Knipp and deputy Tom Hymer collected 2 weeks presidential fine from Dorinda, since she missed last week’s meeting. Immediately, VP Thad Bartley, who ran the meeting in Dorinda’s absence, requested the the fine he paid in her behalf be refunded. The Sergeants both laughed and said that was last week’s business, no refund due. Doyle Ehling paid to announce his 65th birthday. We all sang for him, which he appreciated greatly. Guy Gann paid to announce his 45th anniversary to the remarkably patient Bobbie. We did not sing for them, which Guy greatly appreciated. Sgt Knipp’s topic for this day was the2016 Olympics in Rio. Anyone whoresponded that they had watched at least some of the games were exempted from the next fine; those who had not watched any of the games paid a buck. The sergeants then went from table to table trying tofind the correct answers for their questions about the Olympics. They received a few correct answers, but collected lots of dollars.

Presidents report from the August Board Meeting: Two of our national Ambuc scholarship winners missed their opportunityto receive their $1,000 scholarships this year because of timing problems that were not their fault. Based on our current solid cash balance at this time, the board approved $1,000 scholarships for each one. Thad Bartley’s daughter, who had already been granted a $500 for thisyear was given an additional $500 to bring her up to the same level as the others. The membership was asked toratify this action as a one-time action not setting a precedent for the future. Membership approved the action of the board.

There will be a meeting of the BigHat members at 6:30 Friday August 19th to discuss the future of the club.

PROGRAM: Paul Hardenburger gave us an update on the Sweet Shoppe. The board discussed the condition of the laptops we have beenusing and approved purchasing a new one from this year’s Sweet Shoppe funds. Paul is to proceed with this process and have ready to use by the start od this year’s fair. The ice creamwill come from our same source as last year, with the only flavor change being replacing a no longer available flavor with Birthday Cake, a big seller with the kids. The ice cream will be available on 9/3/16, so those of you with pickups please be available at 10:00 AM at he booth. Others will be neededto unload, so please put this your calendar. We still have slots to fill, particularly night managers and the weekends. Get with Paul if you have problems with the sign up software at 474-0431. He is quite busy between now and the fair, so if you don’t get an answer, leave a message and your phone number, and he will call you back.

DRAWINGS:

Lucky Aces – 50/50 drawing – Brad Thompson – $5 – new total(Show upand find out)Newsletter – Guy Gann had no idea – Question for next week’s meeting is “When will the ice cream be available?”

FUTURE PROGRAMS:

8/19/2016 – New director of the Hutchinson Zoo8/26/2016 – 9/2/2016 -9/9/2016 – Meet at the Sweet Shoppe – meal will be served after short meeting

HUTCHINSON CHAPTEER OF AMBUCS

NEWSLETTER FOR MEETING OF AUGUST 5, 2016

EDITOR: DUKE WIGGINS

GUESTS: Jeanny Sharp, Marketing Solutions Director for the Hutchinson News – our guest speaker for today

SERGEANT’S CORNER:

Sergeant Knipp and deputy Doyle Ehling could not collect the presidential fine from President Simmons who was not present. However they tapped Thad Barkley, who got stuck running the meeting. Doug Foss paid for wearing his name badge on his sleeve. Then, Sgt Knipp took the Chamber Outlook and played “who read and remembered this document” with members. Since each member of the Ambucs is a member of the Chamber through their membership, he felt this was perfectly fair. The result was lots of fines levied, since few seemed to pay much attention to the Chamber Outlook. Jeff Roberson announced that his wife, Annette, has taken a position of working with mothers counseling them of the advantages of breast feeding. Fred Conner reminded everyoneto go on line and sign up for the Fair slots. He needs help with night managers. He has shortened those shifts, no counting money. If you have problems with the sign up software, contact Fred for help.

PROGRAM:

Jeanny Sharp came to the Hutchinson News to take a position created especially for her. Having spent 16 years as Editor and Publisher of the Ottawa, KS Harris newspaper, she was ready for a new challenge. She came back to Hutchinson on March 12th to be the Marketing Solutions Director, putting her back on the advertising side of the paper again. She also serves on the Editorial Board and manages the relationship with LogicMaze. She has held positions with least a dozen different papers. Fortunately,her husband is a journeyman plumber and has been able to find work wherever she locates.

DRAWINGS:

Lucky Aces – 50/50 was won by this editor, who went home $5 richer. New total is $343.Newsletter would have gone to Ron Quick if he had been present. Pot goes to $30. Question forthe meeting of August 12th is ” Where was DougFosswearing his name badge last meeting?”

August Board of Directors Meeting at 6:15 this Friday

FUTURE PROGRAMS:

8/12/2016 -Social Meeting (Following Board Meeting)8/19/2016 – New Director of the Hutchinson Zoo

HUTCHINSON CHAPTER OF AMBUCS

NEWSLETTER FOR THE MEETING OF 7/29/2016

EDITOR: DUKE WIGGINS

GUESTS: Adam Weishaar – Reno County Emergency Management Director – our guest speaker for today.

SERGEANTS CORNER:

Since this was a Bat HatFriday, Brad T and Stan M did the fining. Since President Dorinda missed last week’s meeting, she paid $2 for her weekly fine. Guy Gann and Terry Brigman failed to wear their big hats, so they paid appropriate fines. Jeff Brewer paid to announce the he and Pat celebrated their 44th anniversary this week. Dan Power announced that his wife Shirley paddled her kyack 68 miles the prior weekend. Dan runs with her, but passes on the kyack.

PROGRAM:

I don’t know about the rest of the members, but I didn’t know Reno County had an Emergency Management Director. Adam Weishaar holds that position, and he explained whatthe job entails. Whenever an emergency occurs in the county, he is advised, disperses information to appropriate responders, and follows up with a report to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. His office is located in the Law Enforcement Center basement and is equipped with everything he needs to keep track of what’s going on in the area. He and his family live in the Buhler area.

COMMUNITY SERVICE MEETING AT 6:30ON AUGUST 5TH

DRAWINGS:

Lucky Aces – 50/50 drawing won by Terry Bisbee, who went home $5 richer. Total pot for August 5th meeting – $328Newsletter drawing went to Jay Pitzer, who had no idea. Pot increases to $20. Question for August 5th meeting “What did Shirley Power paddle for 68 miles?”

FUTURE MEETINGS

8/5/2016 – Jeanny Sharp – Hutchinson News8/12/2016 – Social Meeting – after Board of Directors Meeting8/19/2016 – New Director of the Zoo

HUTCHINSON CHAPTEER OF AMBUCS

NEWSLETTER FOR MEETING OF JULY 22, 2016

EDITOR; DUKE WIGGINS

BIG HAT FRIDAY – WEAR YOUR HATS OR BE FINED BY BRAD T

GUESTS: Charlie Dixon, Director of Camp Hope

SERGEANTS’ CORNER:

Sgt Knipp picked Coby Davis to be his deputy and carry the toilet. Since Dorinda missed the meeting, there was no presidential fine collected. They fined Doyle Ehling for leaving early last week, missing his opportunity to win the newsletter pot. Then he fined everyone who did not go to the political debate earlier this week. Andrew Parr paid a smart-ass fine. Then he rang out.

PROGRAM:

It has been said that having a job that you really love makes work fun. Charlie Dixon loves his job and loves his clients, kids with cancer, who spend a week in June being “normal”, being just like the other campers. One camper put it this way “Camp Hope makes me so happy because I can escape everything about cancer. I love Camp Hope!”. Charlie himself suffered a debilitating accident and depends on a cane. But this doesn’t stop him from participating in the kids activities.Charlie is alsoan ordained Baptist minister. He considers himself a lucky man.

For the last 18 months, Camp Hope has been”free standing”, no longer receiving support from the AmericanCancerSociety. They are currently supporting research instead of activities like camps. He is the only paid staff. It took 104 volunteers to support 77 campers this year. They have 2 doctors and medical specialists on hand during the week. He creditsGreat Bend and Barton County for their support with the upkeep of Camp Aldrich.

DRAWINGS:

The Lucky Aces drawing went to Darren Wicks, who donated his $5 to the camp, as well pledging $50 from his own pocket.The Newsletter question was answered by Guy Gann, who donated the $10 to the camp.The Newsletter question for Friday, the 29th is ” How many campers and how many volunteer staff were part of this year’s camp?”

FUTURE PROGRAMS:

7/29/2016 – BIG HAT FRIDAY – Reno County Emergency Director8/5/2016 – Jeanny Sharpe – Hutchinson News

HUTCHINSON CHAPTER OF AMBUCS

NEWSLETTER FOR JULY 15, 2016

EDITOR: Duke Wiggins

GUESTS: Ron Fisher, Amy Denker, and Aaron Parlow – City of Hutchinson – our program for today; Robert Calhoun – guest of Jay Pitzer; Katie Haas and her father Frank, National Ambuc Scholarship Winner sponsored by our club – guest of Terry Brigman.

SERGEANTS CORNER:

Sgt Knipp and deputy Connerroamed the room, collecting the weekly presedential fine from Dorinda.Sgt Knippfined this editor for not being able to decide if he was a sergeant or a sheriff (corrected the week). They then fined his boss Tom Hymer for noticing this oversite and correcting it. Kathy Hanks fined herself for not beating her speaker to the meeting, referred to by the sergeants as a stupid tax.

Terry Brigman introduced Katie Haas, who came today to give us an update on the progress of her studies. She is working towards a Doctorate of Physical Therapy, and should complete her program sometime this year. She is attending school in St. Louis. She hopes to eventually train future physical therapists at a college level. She is a very vibrant and motivated young lady, and we wish her the best in the future.

Program:

Ron Fisher has been hired by the city of Hutchinson to direct a comprehensive plan for our city, looking forward to 2037 to see what we want our community to look like. A comprehensive plan is the process of establishing a collective vision for the future of a community and developing a blueprint for how that vision can be achieved. Each table was given a map of the city and a sheet to list issues and concerns facing our community. We spent the meeting completing the map by locating institutions and areas that are important to future of our community. He and his associates collected the results, which will be compiled with results from other meetings. This information will then be presented to a steering committee appointed by the City Council for its use. Public Meeting #1 will be held on July 28th at the Atrium Convention Center. The meeting will start at 6:00 PM and end at 8:PM

Drawings:

Lucky Aces – 50/50 pot was won by Katie Haas. Since the newsletter pot was not won because Doyle Ehling left before the drawing, the club voted to add $45 to Katie’s $5 to send her home with an even $50, which she will apply to her next tuition payment.Newsletter pot will start over at $10 this week. The Question for the meeting of July 22nd is “What National Ambuc Scholarship Winner attended this week’s meeting?

Future Programs:

7/22/2016 – Charlie Dixon – Camp Hope7/29/2016 – Reno County Emergency Director8/582016 – Jeanny Sharpe – Hutchinson News

HUTCHINSON CHAPTER OF AMBUCS

NEWSLETTER FOR JULY 8, 2016

EDITOR: Duke Wiggins

Guests: Rudy Perez – Midway Motors – Guest of Brad Thompson; Brenda Maxie, CEO of Tech, Inc. – Our guest speaker for today. Tessa Hiatt and son Dylan; Jon, April Nisly and son Andre – guests of Doug Foss.

Sergeants’ Corner: Brad Thompson and Stan Mcgirvin roamed the roamed the room assessing late fine to President Simmons for being late tothe board meeting and the weekly presidential fine. Duke Wiggins was fined for being late to the Board meeting. Bob Tolar paid for celebrating his 53rd wedding anniversary. Bradleft us with the challenge of each member to ask what they can do for the club this week. We need to build the club back to 75+ members tosupport our various projects during the year. If each member brings oneguest this year, we can accomplish this task.

Presentation of Amtrykes:

Brad andDoug presented Dylan Hiatt and his mother Tessa with his new Tryke, and he rode it right of the building.Amdre Nislypreviously had experience with Amtrykes. so he had no problem maneuvering around the tables on his own.

Program:

Brenda Maxie is the CEO of Tech, Inc. She brought us an update on the status of their various programs, primarily funding. She expressed her concernabout the politics in Topekaon funding Health Home programs in Kansas. It wasfunded 90% by federal funds and needs only a 10% match from the state. By discontinuing that 10% match by an executive order of the administration, all of those federal dollars went away.On a brighter note,she discussed the progress on relocating their headquarters to the newly refurbished Wiley Building. This would give the programsmore exposure and consolidate everything under one roof.

Drawings:

Lucky Aces – 50/50 pot – Winning ticket held by Rod Calhoun, who went home$5 richer. New totalis $292.

Newsletter- Terry Brigman did not know the answer.

Question for next Friday: Where would Tech like to relocate their headquarters?

Future Program:

7/15/2016 – Ron Fisher – City of Hutchinson – Brainstorming on the future of the City and County7//22/2016- Charlie Dixon – Camp Hope

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HUTCHINSON CHAPTER OF AMBUCS

NEWSLETTER FOR JULY 1, 2016

EDITOR: DUKE WIGGINS

Guests: Steve Becker, current Kansas House of Representative for the 104th District and candidate for re-election on August 2nd – our guest speaker for today – guest of Kathy Hanks. Erin Nisly and Tiffany Massey, guests of Steve Becker, members of his campaign committee.

Sergeants’ Corner: Mr Knipp selected Fred Conner to be his toilet carrier for the day. They collected the presidential fine from President Simmons. Then Mr. Knipp played American Flag trivia in honor of the July 4th holiday. We all learned many previously unknown facts about our country’s celebration of this holiday.

Programs: Representative Becker started by giving a brief report on the shortest special session in Kansas history.They did not solve the educationalquestion, but they provided for the $38 million required to keep our schools open, leaving it up to the governor to decide how the cost reductions would be allocated. In his handout, he called for a return to a sensible, sustainable tax policy, support for public schools and teachers, preserving the independence and integrity of the Kansas courts, and protecting funding of early childhood education programs. He serves on the Corrections & Juvenile Justice, Judiciary, and Federal and State Affairs committies. You can follow him at www.Facebook.com/BeckerForHouse.

Program for 8th is Brenda Maxie of TECH, Inc.

Drawings: Lucky Aces – 50/50 pot winner was Scott Potuchek-new total $274

No newsletter drawing due to no question.

Question for July 8th meeting. How long did Steve Becker serve as Reno County District Judge?

HUTCHINSON CHAPTER OF AMBUCS

NEWSLETTER FOR WEEK OF JUNE 24, 2016

EDITOR – DUKE WIGGINS

Guests: Lowell Peachey – Candidate for the 104 Legislative District of the State of Kansas and ourguest speaker for today – Guestof Kathy Hanks; Robert Calhoun – guest of Jay Pitzer.

Sergeants’ Corner: Sgt Knipp enlisted the help of potty-carrier Jay Pitzer to collect fines for today. They collected the presidents tax from President Simmons. They roamed the room collecting late fees from several members, did a quick pin check and rang themselves out.

Program:

Kathy Hanks introduced Lowell Peachey, candidate for 104th Legislative District of the State of Kansas, whose pledge, if elected, is to be guided by the Kansas and U.S. Constitutions and to support limited government, low taxes, and policies that promote personal and religiousliberty, traditional values, protect unborn lives, and help draw business activities to the Reno County area. You can go to www.Peacheyfor104thdistrict.com website for more information.

Drawings:

Luckty Aces – 50/50 drawing went to Scott Cooley, who donated the $5 prize to the club.

Newsletter drawing went to Thad Barkley. He will contact Don to check on the amount.

Next week’s speaker will be Steve Becker,current representative for the 104th Kansas Legislative District, and candidate for reelection.

Guests: Bob Tolar – Elliott Mortuary – guest of Harley Macklin Robert Calhoun – guest of Jay Pitzer Ed Berger – candidate for Kansas Senate District 34 – guest of Kathy Hanks and our program for today Sergeants’ Corner: Sgt John Knipp and Doyle Ehling Late arrival fines collected from Knipp, Brown, Reiser, and Hanks (who ratted herself out); Tom Hymer repurchased his hat left at some non-ambuc meeting; Terry Brigman paid a phone ringing fine;Dorinda paid hersecondpresidential fine. When Sgt Knipp left 2 weeks ago he left us with the question “Where do our fines go?” Someone suggested Don Grossardt, which was not specific enough. They go to the National Foundation andAmtrykes. They did a pin check and rang out. New Member Installation: President Simmons conducted her first new member installation. Bob Tolar, accompanied by his sponsor Harley Macklin was sworn in as our first new member of the 2016/17 Ambuc year. Program: Ed Berger was born and raised on a family farm in Harvey County. He graduated from Halstead schools and has been in education all of his adult life, retiring as the President of HCC in 2014. His latest challenge is seeking to represent Kansans in theSenate District34. He sees himself as a “conservative with a heart”. He believes that it’s time for a change in Kansas leadership. The current fiscal policies have been in place for 3 years and have not accomplished what they were designed to do. H e believes that change can best come from the outside. He and wife Carol currently reside in Kingman County. Special Announcements: Robert Calhoun and his wife Rochelle along with other musical guests will present a tribute to our Veterans on Sunday, June 26th and the Countryside Baptist Church at 819 west 30th at 6:30 PM. Please keep Mark and Mary Treaster and familyin yours thoughts and prayers in the loss of Mary’s mother, Katriana “Kitty” Douthit, who passed away on June 10, 2016. Drawings: Lucky Aces – 50/50 drawing went to Paul Brown, who went home $5 to the good. Pot now stands at $242. Newsletter drawing went to Dennis Reisor. The Newsletter question for this Friday is “Who is our newest member? Next weeks guest speaker will be Lowell Peachey candidate for Steve Becker’s legislative district.