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GUESTS:  Chuck Peterson and Tammy Snow, Peterson Predictive Maintenance-guests of the club. Gerald “Andy” Anderson-guest of Terry Brigman.  Michael Garrett, Horizons Mental Health Center-guest of Kathy Hanks.

SGT. REPORT:  Sgt. Troy and Deputy Dwight began by fining Kathy for not knowing her guest. Dane was fined for the status report on the shoe collection project.  Then AMBUCS were fined for having an empty chair at their table.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

1. The Board approved a $500.00 club scholarship for Megan Bartley.
2. The AMBUC AMTRYKE demonstration trailer will be at Third Thursday this month in the parking lot on the east side of the Reno County Museum.

PROGRAM:  Kathy Hanks introduced Michael Garrett, CEO of the Horizons Mental Health Center, as our guest speaker.  The facility began as a coalition between Kingman and Reno County as the Mental Health Institute in 1968.  Soon after, Pratt, Harper and Barber counties joined the operation.  Therapy, orientation and medical are included with the assorted mental health services provided by Horizons.  The center employs 200 people and serves over 6500 patients per year.  This year will be the 50^thanniversary of the founding of Horizons Mental Health Center.

LUCKY ACES DRAWING:  Jeff  ROBerson-did not draw the Ace of spades-$5.00.  The cumulative pot is now over $1000.00 with only FIVE cards left!

NEWSLETTER DRAWING:  John Knipp was not present.

NEWSLETTER QUESTION:  Who was Terry Brigman’s guest last week?

4/20 PROGRAM:  Photos of Germany presented by Terry Bisbee.

GUESTS: Larry Sloan, guest of Brad Thompson and returning member. Kirby
List of YMCA, guest of Harley Macklin.
SGT. REPORT: Sgt. Troy and Deputy Dwight started things in reverse by asking if anyone wanted to buy a fine (no takers!). Since that did not work, a series of “guilt by association” fines began. Dane paid for promoting Shirley Power’s project of collecting shoes for charity (his tablemates then paid). Chief Beer paid to promote red-shirt Friday (tablemates paid). Rich Shelton failed to mention AMBUCS (tablemates paid). No fine for the table with a soon to be new member.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
AMBUC BOARD MEETING: Friday, April 13, 2018, 6:15 A.M.
AMTRYKE TRAILER: Brad Thompson is lining up opportunities to show
AMTRYKES starting with Third Thursday, hopefully for April.
BIG HAT SPURS: Harley received a spur for bringing in Kindra Whiteman
during Fall Branding Time. Don G. will receive his spur for Ryan Scheck after tax season (and bring Ryan with you!). WELCOME BACK LARRY! Larry Sloan was sworn in as a new member; and we are certainly glad to see our good friend back!
PROGRAM: Kirby List, YMCA Ex. Dir and CEO, was introduced by Kathy
Hanks as our guest speaker. The Y continues to offer every sport, exercise and
class that you can imagine; and still includes those who could not otherwise afford the Y activities as a part of their mission. Future expansion of parking for the Y is in the near future. Darin Ackley, Marsha McConnell and Brad Thompson were all winners of prizes for the Y quiz.
LUCKY ACE DRAWING: Terry Brigman drew the 8 of clubs-$5.00. (only six
cards left and the pot will be over $1,000.00).
NEWSLETTER DRAWING: Darren Wicks gave the wrong answer.
NEWSLETTER QUESTION: Who is collecting shoes for charity?
PROGRAM 4/13/18: Michael Garrett-Horizons Mental Health Center.

GUESTS: Megan Bartley-daughter of Thad Bartley and guest of Kathy Hanks.
Larry Sloan-guest of Brad Thompson and former member.
SGT. REPORT: Sgt. Troy and Deputy Terry Bisbee collected from every member who was not wearing purple in honor of KSU reaching the Elite Eight in the NCAA tournament. President Brewer was fined for starting the meeting late.

ELECTIONS-MARCH 30, 2017: Hutchinson AMBUCS are back on track.
Elections are held in March so training may be attended at the Regional
Convention in April. The slate of officers for the 2018-2019 AMBUC year is as
follows: President-Rod Calhoun, 1 st V.P.-Dane Power, 2 nd V.P.-Rich Shelton,
Secretary-Paul Brown, Treasurer-Don Grossardt, Board Directors-Jeff Roberson and Brad Thompson. Our current Sgt. at Arms is Troy Thode; just in case he is a candidate for next year, his name does appear here.
Prayers: Ward Davis announced that Colby has upcoming surgery; and they will miss a few meetings; as we pray for a speedy recovery.

BIG HAT MEETING-MARCH 30, 2018 AT 7:00 A.M.: Normally, the reminder
for the next meeting is at the end of the newsletter, but we have much going on! First, Kathy Hanks has Rebecca Starkey of Interfaith Housing as our featured speaker! Second, all Big Hatters need to be present, on time and wearing their Big Hats! Third, Don Grossardt e-mailed me; the Lucky Aces Drawing Jackpot is now $890.00 with only eight cards remaining in the deck! Is this the best time to bring a guest or what?

PROGRAM: Megan Bartley gave us an update on her journey to become an
occupational therapist. She is headed to the No. 1 occupational therapist program in the country at Boston University. She is an applicant for the scholarships from the National AMBUC Living Endowment Fund; and the club will sponsor her in those efforts. Dad, Thad Bartley, is doing well and employed by Covenant Transport in Colorado.

LUCKY ACES DRAWING: Kendra Whiteman-eight of diamonds-$5.00.

NEWSLETTER DRAWING: Steve-O Conard, not present!

NEWSLETTER QUESTION: Who’s in charge this Friday?

GUESTS: Marsha McConnell, Astle Realty-guest of Brad Thompson. Jackie
Holmberg, General Manager of Ark Valley Electric Cooperative-guest of Kathy
Hanks.
CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Board Actions: $500.00 contribution to assist Jan Potter with needs for a scooter, chairlift and wheelchair ramp. $200.00 contribution for a new electric chair for Mark Hoffman. New Member Incentive: New members will have their first three months of dues forgiven and will only pay their dues to the National Office. Another good reason to invite guests and tell them about AMBUCS.
Big Hat Raffle: For $20.00, you may purchase a raffle ticket from the National
Big Hat Club for a chance at $10,000.00. See Jeff Brewer for a ticket.
AMTRYKE Presentation: Jedidiah Wheeler was presented with his brand new
AMTRYKE. Red is his favorite color; and he was buckled up for safety! Darren
Veh is his therapist and recommended the AMTRYKE.
PROGRAM: Kathy Hanks introduced Jackie Holmberg, General Manager of Ark Valley Electric Cooperative as our guest speaker. Jackie is one of only three electric cooperative managers in Kansas and has been with the Coop for 23 years. Ark Valley has 15 employees, 5100 miles of line and 2100 meters. Their service area stretches from Quivira to Buhler-Haven Road to Kanopolis to Kingman, but does not include Hutchinson.
LUCKY ACES DRAWING: Since Ward Davis left early, Duke drew a card for
him. One Joker=no money. The pot has to be approaching $700.00!
NEWSLETTER DRAWING: Guy Gann said he knew the answer, but had to
leave early; then his name was drawn.
NEWSLETTER QUESTION: How much is a National Big Hat Raffle ticket?

GUESTS: Colby and Cayden Davis.

SGT. REPORT: Sgt. Troy and Deputy Rich sought the lates for cash
contributions, namely: Dane, Paul H. and Darren W. AMBUCS were then fined
for having an empty chair at their table. Our table was fined even though we had no empty chair and the club’s newest member. Ward’s table had a chair added in order to be fined.
BIG HAT STAR: President Brewer presented Terry Brigman with a star for his
Big Hat for bringing J.R. Vigil into the club as our newest member.
MEETING DATES AND TIME DISCUSSION: The Board had recommended
to the club a change of meeting dates to the 1 st and 3 rd Fridays at noon. Harley suggested a 7:30 meeting time. Terry B. said that for those members still working, it would be a problem. The noon meeting time would be a problem for number of the members. Dan P. said we need to make it happen in between Fridays (bring guests). Jeff B. said we need to talk to other businesses and companies about the possibility of having members in our club. Jeff R. said to put an entry on our calendars for Wednesday to remind us to bring a guest for Friday. Suggestions included the possibility of forming a noon club. Alternate weeks for meetings may put us out of the loop in a hurry.
The club voted to continue with our current meeting schedule: each Friday at 7:00 A.M. at the Hutchinson Town Club.

LUCKY ACES DRAWING: Tom Hymer drew the 9 of spades for $5.00. There
are only 12 cards left! Another good reason to attend and bring a guest!

NEWSLETTER DRAWING: Dwight Wiehl was not present.

NEWSLETTER QUESTION: What AMBUC received a star for his Big Hat?

GUESTS: Bob Bush-Reno County Commissioner, City Beverage and former
member, guest of Harley Macklin.

SGT. REPORT: Sgt. Troy and Deputy Dwight fined President Brewer for
carrying a doll in Wal-Mart; he had a story, but it was only a story! Darren W. was fined for missing the Board meeting (he claimed Paul H. was supposed to pick him up). Kindra was fined for her billboard at 4 th & Halstead with no mention of AMBUCS. This editor was fined for the error of last week’s editor calling Deputy Dwight, Rich Shelton.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT: The Board approved an AMTRYKE for Jedidiah
Wheeler. An AMTRYKE was delivered to Meredith Soukup in Lyndon, KS. The
club was reminded that the Great Plains Regional Convention is scheduled for
April 5-7, 2018 in Tulsa, OK. The club will hold a discussion on February 23,
2018 regarding a possible change for club meeting dates and times. Lastly,
President Brewer was joined by First Vice-President Rod Calhoun to promote
recruitment for officers for the 2018-19 AMBUC year.
PROGRAM: Harley Macklin introduced Bob Bush, Reno County Commissioner,
as our guest speaker. Bob has been both a Hutchinson councilmember and a county commissioner. He readily admits that the commissioner position is harder and a greater time commitment. Reno County has 600 miles of blacktop and 1100 bridges. The county operates a health department; and Bob serves as head of a Fire District Board. These functions keep Bob busy on behalf of Reno County residents.

LUCKY ACES DRAWING: Darren W. drew the Jack of Hearts-$5.00. The pot
is now over $600.00! Another good reason to come to breakfast!

NEWSLETTER DRAWING: Kal Singh was not present.

NEWSLETTER QUESTION: What are the dates of the Regional Convention?