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GUESTS: Michael Hill, Jr. and Capt. Shawn McClay-guests of Sheriff Randy Henderson.

Sgt. Report: Sgt. Cooley and Deputy Dawg Brewer proceeded to harvest cash before it was spent on Powerball tickets. The tired table paid for not paying attention (John K., Jay, Tom and Dennis R.). Paul H. paid for upstaging the Sgts. in the breakfast line. Dorinda and Thad paid for attending the non-existent Board Meeting. Brenda paid the membership renewal fee (Welcome back!). And oddly enough, President Parr paid to start the new year. Buy A Fine included: A Thank You by Jeff B. to Kathy for publicity in an article for the Hutchinson AMBUCS, Thads announcement of daughters admission to the University of Essex, G.B. and Dan Powers declaration of retirement beginning next month.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS: January 19, 2016, 6:45 A.M. breakfast, Atrium Hotel. $10.00 for AMBUCS. Please be present and sit with other chamber members to tell them about AMBUCS! Thank you, Harley and the three Ts, for planning this event!

CASINO NIGHT-Jan. 21, 2016, 7:00 P.M., Atrium Hotel, for the Kansas Groundwater Association. Contact Jay Pitzer to volunteer today!

PROGRAM: Sheriff Henderson introduced Michael Hill, Jr. as our guest speaker and Program Director of the Reno County Correctional Facility. Programs for the inmates include: peer mentor support, Life Skills classes and GED preparation. Captain McClay added that 95% of the inmates are uneducated, illiterate, convicted felons or dealing with mental health issues. The programs are intended to reduce recidivism of the inmates.

LUCKY ACES DRAWING: Harley Macklin won $5.00. (The Pot is now $264.00!)

NEWSLETTER DRAWING: Terry B. did not know. ($??.00).

NEWSLETTER QUESTION: What AMBUC is retiring next month?

JANUARY 15 PROGRAM: Oxford House presentation.

The meeting of December 18, 2015

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

The sergeants collected some fine money, but the details went unnoticed. The money bucket was passed around for a Christmas gift for Becky in appreciation for her service of hosting our Friday morning breakfasts. Several hundred dollars was collected.

Todays program was presented by Dr. Ed Berger and his associate Tracy Thomas. Beginning with the concepts of science education and space exploration he noted that education in these categories needs additional emphasis. The root of the problem is the lack of math education. In the USA math education excellence ranks 31st among the developed nations of the world, which puts the USA in a compromising situation. KU and KSU are ramping up science and math disciplines so their students can compete primarily with China and other developed nations. Berger also addressed that high-skilled workers are lacking, especially welders. He noted that information technology has created jobs that did not exist just a few years ago, and others will emerge.

State of The City address hosting with the Chamber of Commerce

~Harley Macklin made some announcements about this event.

~Be sure to include the State of City event on your calendars.

~Date: Tuesday January 19, 2016

~Venue: The Atrium Convention Center

~Program will begin at 7:00am

~Five Ambucs are assigned to the duty of greeting the public

~All Ambucs are expected to mingle and answer questions about our club and our main out-reach to help kids with disabilities.

In the category of Lucky Aces, Darrin Ackley won $5. The pot increases to $255.

Nobody won the newsletter question. To win the newsletter pot on January 8, 2016 if your name is drawn, you have to know the date of the State of the City event.

The next Ambucs meeting will be Friday January 8, 2016. Kathy Hanks announces that the program will feature Michael T. Hill Jr. and Sheriff Henderson who will talk about how Michael turned his life around thanks to the help of Henderson.

Newsletter Editor, Tom Hymer

December 11, 2015 MeetingGuestsRussell Johnson and Ferrari from Kansas Specialty Dog Service Assistance DogsSergeants CornerScott and JeffPresidential fine, Scott was late so he coughed up a fine, Kathy got hit for pounding on airplane door when she forgot her glasses, some of us missed the board meeting, Ward and Colby were late, Duke bought a fine with $2 for announcing his new granddaughter Alyssa Lee, Kathy bought one to let us know about the March press run raising scholarships for journalism majors and they are asking for sponsorsOther BusinessCasino night tomorrow night, meet at 7pm at warehouseSign up for Christmas party going around, $25 per personA collection for Becky is going aroundProgramKSDS Assistance DogsRussell had a Golden Retriever that picked up a little but he started looking for the 1 in 100 dog that could really help him, they have $25000 invested in each dog but they are given free, Ferrari can help him undress, answers doorbell, made him go outside during earthquake, made him shut the front door before bed, alerted him to robot then started licking his hand, enamored by cuckoo clocks and birds, he catches flies, KSDS uses Golden Retrievers and Labs, Ferrari gets bored when hes not helping, find out more at http://ksds.org/DrawingsBrad didn’t know the question (probably my fault for a late newsletter)Dwight won $5 in the 50/50Newsletter Question

Question: When they find a puppy with the ability to be a KSDS dog what do they do with it then?

Answer: KSDS finds a family to raise the puppy until it is ready for extensive training.

December 4, 2015 MeetingGuestsStanley Murdock from Christian Soup MinistrySergeants CornerJeff and DennisPresidential fine of course, Sheriff Henderson for $20? (hey, we don’t see him very often), the Sheriff is pro conceal carry, there were no latecomers, Jeff was not prepared?, so lets check pins and badges, Randall posthumously buying fine for Christmas Party sign up, party is 6pm Dec 15 at the Town Club, will pay Kathy $1? (no one knows) for mentioning AMBUCS in Ask Hutch, Cruppers Corner had a commercial so Stan needs to be fined but he is not hereOther BusinessState of the City changed to Jan 19ProgramStanley Murdock, Christian Soup Ministry, they serve about 200 meals 4 days a week, many are delivered because the kitchen is not handicap accessible, they serve the rest of the meals at the kitchen, it is a safe haven, sometimes they have snacks, the kitchen received boxed lunches yesterday that were left over from Westar Energy and their tree crews, some of the people they serve walk the streets all day and night, they sleep at the kitchen during the day, they wont stay in the shelter but help out at kitchen, Christ tells us to take care of the poor, there is a clothing bank that sometimes overflows, they also stock dishes pots and pans, they have a small food bank, if someone uses the Reno County Food Bank then they cannot use it again for 60 days so they fill in the between spots, she cannot see not giving people food, they do make calls to verify people are not double dipping, we all will have to give an account sometime, we have to be good even to those who are using the system, they have meetings there for organizations to help pay the bills, the kitchen has a food license and they are a 501c3, there have been days there has been no food, God keeps providing, the kitchen has non-denominational church services, 9:30 is Sunday school and 11am is church, God helps those who don’t deserve it and were all amongst them-Doug Foss, Stanley has 6 children and a disabled husband who has been on dialysis for 22 years, contributions to the kitchen are good right now, January 1 to April 15 they really drop off, it starts back up after tax time, she has been there 37 years, (Dillon’s, KFC, and Subway are supporters) old article – Christian Soup Ministry storyDrawingsRandy Henderson didn’t know the newsletter question (What?)Fred won $5Newsletter QuestionQuestion: What will the club be doing tomorrow night?Answer: Ask Jay! (no wrong answer, this is a chance for Jay to make one last push)

November 20, 2015 MeetingGuestsRoger Frischenmeyer and Heather Jones from Prairie Independent Living Resource Center, IncDavid from Park Place Christian Church Sergeants CornerJeff and DennisKathy fined for $1? the President got his; they needed some quick cash so they fined for missing badges, pins, and guest cards; Kathy bought a fine and asked an Ask Hutch qustion; Fred bought one and mentioned that Head Start Kids will be without gifts so will give $ back; t-shirts were moved from Darrens to Brads warehouse so Dennis had to pay? Jeff is a past President and did not have a badge, pin, or card?Other Businessthe Christmas party is December 15th at the Town Club but we are not sure of costJay mentioned casino nights for The Kansas Groundwater Association and two othersan Amtryke will be given away at the December 11 meetingProgramThe Prairie Independent Living Resource Center, Inc is Dedicated to the Full Inclusion of Kansans with Disabilities Since 1997. http://pilr.org/about.phpK-LOAN manages a low-interest loan program and a directed savings program to assist Kansans in obtaining necessary assistive technology for an improved quality of life. Any Kansan with a disability or health condition is welcome to call K-LOAN. http://k-loan.net/DrawingsTerry won the $5 this timeRandy Henderson was not here for the Newsletter QuestionNewsletter QuestionQuestion: When is the next Casino Night?

Answer: December 12

November 13, 2015 MeetingGuestsRachel Pittman & Jim Unruh – Circles of HopeMr Garcia – Heartland Credit UnionSergeants Corner Jeff and ScottThe big table had so much money they decided to lighten the load (it was even Jeffs table which shows true philanthropy), there was a fine for missing name badges, Darren was embarrassed because of his Hutchinson High shirt, Tom had a little accident on main street (Im glad hes okay), John had his badge on his hip which means it could not be seen, Doyle was guilty by association, Brad didnt mention AMBUCS in an article (What? Free publicity?), Kathy couldnt find any money so John the banker helped her out, I guess the bank was closed on Tueday? Scott bought a fine to remind us of the Third Thursday Christmas Lighting, Jim bought one and thanked the Hutchinson Community Foundation for Downtown Hutchinson and helpOther BusinessThere will be a Casino night on December 12 and we desperately need more volunteers! Contact Jay to sign up.ProgramCircles of Hope – http://www.unitedwayofrenocounty.org/agencies.php?id=323Jim is a recovering pastor so his voice is dying from speaking so much lately. Circles are helped by the Hutchinson Community Foundation and by United Way to help alleviate poverty. They meet at Trinity United Methodist Church. It is a 13 week class that finishes with a future goal story. Families are partnered with a mentor to help with their familial goals, Rachel went through the program. They create intentional relationships with mentors. Circles have added a location at Avenue A school to have a non-church location. They are constantly adapting. Hope contains 2 stages. The 1st is to create stability via programs such as First Call for Help http://www.firstcallreno.com/ and New Beginnings http://www.newbeginnings-inc.org/ . The 2nd is to work on making a change.DrawingsTom Hymer didnt know the newsletter question!THEN he was drawn for the 50/50. Is anyone shuffling these tickets?Tom drew for $5.

Newsletter Question

Are you signed up to help with the December 12 Casino Night?

Answer: “yes” or “no”

November 6, 2015 AMBUCS Meeting – Hutchinson

Guests

Karen Washburn with the Children’s Emergency Shelter (speaker)

Sergeants CornerJeff was our illustrious Sergeant, there was of course a presidential fine, Guy has so much money that he does not need his name tag? Ward was late (would someone like to volunteer to call Ward and Colby on Friday mornings?), Terry bought a fine to remind us about the Follies, Brad felt sorry for Jeff (why?), Harley bought a fine to let us know that Dr. Berger is running for the Kansas Senate and they need signatures for a petition to put him on the ballot, Dwight mentioned that Paul is responsible for props at the Follies and that they are being built in Dwight’s shed, Jeff then checked for proper badges and pins, it was mass chaos!OtherBoard Meeting next week at 6:15 amProgramKaren WashburnShe moved last week and her life is in boxes. The Children’s Shelter started in 2000. In 2008 the treasurer passed away with cancer so Karen stepped in until a CPA came on board and now she is the director. They are a safe house and must maintain anonymity. Children that have been pulled from home cannot go out or to the park or into the community for fear of family reprisals. The shelter usually has them for 72 hours before the case goes to the judge. Sometimes they like the shelter better than home. CINC (child in need of care), many children are born addicted to something. Karen told a story of holding a baby nestled into her neck that was extremely touching of how it calmed the addicted child. They are licensed by the KDHE and inspected yearly. They receive a grant of $115 a day. The shelter can have up to 7 children. Usually they have 4-6 children. They have been at capacity 3 times since she has been there. The ages accepted are birth to 13. DrawingsTom again? $5no newsletter question last weekThis week’s newsletter question:How much per day does the Emergency Children’s Shelter receive?Answer: A paltry $115.

Ambucs Weekly Meeting of Friday October 23, 2015

Visitors

Jackie Johnson who is also the speaker

Sergeants, Captains, or guys who carry the toilet around

President Parr

Ward and Colby were late again

Brad had been gone a LONG time for a bike ride

Colby bought a fine again for a Reins of Hope announcement

Fred wanted a head start on Christmas

Jim bought a fine to announce the Chili and Soup Fest on October 31

Doug should pay for the missing toilet

Harley announce his 56 wedding anniversary

they found the toilet, halle…

Program

Jackie Johnson from Prairie Star Health Center

http://www.prairiestarhealth.org/

The Drawings

Dwight was drawn for the newsletter drawing but wasn’t here

Brad was drawn for the 50/50 and got $5 (use it to winterize the motorcycle)

Next Week

Kathy Mendenhall – speaking about Grief In the Workplace

Newsletter Question

Question: Who will be fined for the October 23 erroneous newsletter?

Answer: probably Thad

Every week members support the club in ways that are not noticed. For example, does any one wonder who sets up the flag, hang the banners, bring out the toilet, place the gavel and bell, set the badges out, prepare the Lucky Ace pot, and the attendance sheet ? Well, you can thank Jeff Brewer, Stan, Doug, Dennis, Jay and others for their reliability.

Kathy Hanks introduced her guest and program David Buckley.

Also Jay Pitzer introduced guest Dave Dubovich Pastor of Park Place Christian Church.

Brewer and Cooley patrolled the place for the purpose of a fund raiser. Contributors were Dan for getting in line before anyone else, Colby was late, Dave was fined for being his quite self, Guy Gann had no pin, Randall, John Knipp, Terry Brigman, Dwight, and Colby? So it isn’t so.

Doug presented some updates on Amtrykes, needs and support.

David Buckley presented an interesting program on community gardens. His organization is named “Community Agricultural Site, or CAS for short. After seven years the garden has grown much larger. Many of the gardeners use their math skills in managing the Garden efficiently along with K-State research. The site is irrigated and maintains a composting system. There is a connection with the local schools and students learn about gardening. The garden has a slogan, “Making Earth Science and Math Fun.” You are welcome to visit the garden at 6 West 56th, near the intersection of Plum and Monroe. 620-200-7484 agsitecas@Me.com, or Google “community Agricultural Site.”

Lucky Ace, Duke won $5. The Newsletter question for Friday October 23rd, “What does the acronym CAS represent?

Newsletter editor, Tom Hymer

Newsletter 10/09/2015Guests: Dan Deming, Reno County Commissioner; 2nd visit for PastorDave Dubovich, Minister of Park Place Christian Church, guest of Jay PfitzerSergeant’s Corner:A bunch of us almost were fined for missing the board meeting, but Andrew got a double fine for not letting us know. Some Royals fan slunk in late so he incurred insult to injury in the way of a fine. Kathy held up breakfast so it cost her a dollar. THEN she blamed her guest! Dan kind of got “thrown under the bus”. Oh, and she forgot her purse. Jeff Brewer, by the way, looks great with a purse. Or is it murse? John helped Kathy pay her fine for “forgetting her purse”. Colby bought a fine to let us know about the Reins of Hope auction on October 24. If you want a table you had better get it quick. They are going fast! It is from 11:30am to 2pm on Halloween. Someoneperceptivelystated that Colby is a better salesman than Mr Brewer because he said more in half the time. Harley bought a fine to commemorate his 77th birthday today.Jay gave a casino update. We have wives, girlfriends, and about 20 people to help with the Catholic school casino.Fred has two tubs of chocolate chip cookie dough left. As Colby would say: “they are going fast!”Program: Dan Deming, County CommissionerKathy Hanks covers a lot of great storiesHe started with a few baseball trivia questions.The preview of upcoming editorial; Racial Relations and Hiring in the County.County government could be better but we have too many elected officers. We should appoint rather than elect the county treasurer, sheriff, county counselor, and register of deeds. We should expand the county commission from 3-5 members and have term limits for commission member. A new app helps reserve a time for tag renewal so you don’t have to wait long in line. Terry thanked him for going against the grain.Drawings:Newsletter:Tom Hymer won $5Josh Hooch was the answer.50/50Tom Hymer won $5 (he was drawn for both?)We have no idea how much it is at this time