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GUESTS: Kristin Garlow Piper, freelance photographer and Rachel Hixson, Hutchinson News, guests of Terry Bisbee. Lauren Sill, USD 308 therapist, guest of Doug Foss.

President Jeff Brewer expressed his thanks on behalf of the club to Thad Bartley, John Knipp and Troy Thode for their efforts in planning and completing the YP Mingle event on Thursday. It was well attended by the YP members and the Hutchinson AMBUCS and an excellent marketing opportunity for the club to promote its mission.

SGT. REPORT: Sgt. Troy and Deputy Dwight began by fining all the members not in attendance at the YP Mingle. The new President, Jeff, got fined for his lofty position. Any member who had not signed up for shifts at the Sweet Shoppe was required to pay. Paul H. bought a fine to thank Doyle for changing the flat tire on his pickup.

AMBUCS SWEET SHOPPE: Paul H. reported that the ice cream delivery will be on September 3, 2017 from approximately 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Nearly 210 squares of ice cream will need to be delivered to the Shoppe. AMBUCS with pickups and willing spirits are needed for this task. A good start has been made filling shifts to work at the Fair! We need all AMBUCS to participate and encourage your spouses, significant others, friends and former AMBUCS to volunteer as well!

AMBUCS SOCIAL, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21-DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED.

PROGRAM: Terry Bisbee introduced Kristin Garlow Piper, freelance photographer, as our program. Her photographic presentation was Hutchinson Through My Eyes. Photos included: Roosevelt school demo, Yoder Heritage Day harness race, Bluebird Books, Cosmosphere kids camp, Mr. Eggbert, State Fair rides, to name a few.

AUGUST 18 PROGRAM-Susan Sankey, GM Kansas State Fair.

LUCKY ACES DRAWING: Rod Calhoun, 5 of clubs-$5.00.

NEWSLETTER DRAWING: Carol Carr was not present.

NEWSLETTER QUESTION: Who helped Paul H. change his flat tire at the YP Mingle?

GUESTS: Debra Teufel, President & CEO Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce, Chelsey Dawson, Chamber of Commerce Communications/Events Coordinator, Jeff Wagner, KFSA, a guest of Brad Thompson, Brice Calhoun, Rods Grandson and Colby Davis, honorary member.

FINES: Troy Thode our Sergeant-at-Arms fined Paul Hardenburger for being late. Stan Macgirvin, Rod Calhoun and Colby Davis were fined for talking while the Sergeant was working. Those who had not yet signed up to work the ice cream booth were also fined. Jeff Brewer paid to announce their upcoming 45th wedding anniversary the 29th with Pat. Congratulations!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS: BOARD MEETING 8/11 at 6:15 AM

Please be sure to sign-up to work 3 or more shifts at the AMBUCS Sweet Shoppe at When I Work the fair is less than a month away.

Don Grossardt is receiving rehabilitation and hopes to be back in a couple weeks.

PROGRAM: Harley Macklin introduced Debra Teufel, President & CEO Hutchinson /Reno County Chamber of Commerce and Chelsey Dawson, Communications/Events Coordinator for the Chamber. Debra began her duties at the Chamber on June 1st. She has been the Director of Public/Private Partnerships for the University of Oklahomas Price College of Business, Division of Entrepreneurship and Economic Development since the fall of 2015. Before that she was the Vice President of Business Development for the Wichita Economic Development Coalition/Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce from 2008-2015. Prior to that she was the Director of the Cowley First Economic Development Partnership from 2006-2008, after having served as Project manager for the same organization from 1999-2004. From 2004-2005 she was Director of the Sumner County EDC and 2005-2006 with the Greater Wichita EDC. She was born and raised on a farm between Winfield and Arkansas City. She and her husband David have 4 daughters and they will all join her here in Hutchinson. The local Chamber has three divisions; Chamber Member Services managed by the staff, Tourism managed by the CVB and Market Hutchinson, Economic Development managed by Greater Hutch & Growth. There are approximately 750 Chamber member businesses with a 10% growth last year. There were 43 Chamber sponsored events held last year. They also promote the arena and fairgrounds for events throughout the entire year. Welcome to Hutchinson Debra!

Lucky Ace Drawing: Tom Hymer drew the King of Spades for $5. The pot is $178.

Newsletter Drawing: They did not do the drawing since meeting offsite so there was no new question and no drawing this week.

Newsletter question: For $20Who is the new President & CEO of the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce?

Calendar: August 11 Special Program

Editor: Steve Conard

GUESTS: Don Wornkey of TECH, guest of Dorinda Simmons. The Davis boys, guests of Dad.

Vice-President Rod Calhoun brought us to order. Thanks to Rod, Dorinda and Knackies for arranging the meeting at TECH.

PROGRAM: Don Wornkey gave a brief statement on the status of the TECH recycling operation. What appeared to be a lean year soon became a 2017 swamped with business. The TECH workforce prides itself on doing work correctly. The AMBUCS present were treated to a tour of the facility afterwards.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4TH MEETING: The membership is back at the friendly confines of the Hutchinson Town Club. The new President and CEO of the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce, Debra Teufel, will be our guest speaker. This is a great opportunity to bring a guest and make new Chapter President, Jeff Brewer, a happy man!

YP MINGLE, August 10, 2017, 5:30 P.M.to 7:30 P.M.-at the AMBUCS SWEET SHOPPE, Kansas State Fairgrounds. Please make time in your schedule to attend! We need AMBUCS available to greet our guests and inform them about our club and our mission!

AMBUCS SWEET SHOPPE, Kansas State Fair, September 8-17, 2017. When I Work scheduling software is up and running and waiting for members to volunteer for work shifts at the Fair! Invite a fellow AMBUC or former AMBUC to join you at the Shoppe for a shift! Take a new member under your wing and have them join you for a shift! Spouses and significant others are also a great help during the fair! Please do not delay in scheduling your time, the Fair is only a month away!

AMBUCS NATIONAL CONVENTION: OCTOBER 18-21, 2017,Tan-Tar-A Resort, Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

SPRING REGIONAL CONVENTION: April 19-21, 2018, Tulsa, OK, Doubletree Hotel.

GUESTS: Gary Price, USD 308 Interim Superintendent. Jackie Roberson, Jeffs daughter. Colby Davis, honorary member.

FINES: Troy Thode our Sergeant-at-Arms along with help from Tom Hymer levied this week’s fines. Brad Thompson, Guy Gann and Steve Conard were fined for eating before the Sergeant. Randall Haltom, Doug Foss, Terry Brigman and Rich Shelton were fined for wearing shorts. Terry Bisbee was fined for wearing a red shirt. Doyle Ehling was fined because business was “looking up”. Really!!??

ANNOUNCEMENTS: NEXT MEETING July 28 we are meeting offsite at the T.E.C.H. building at 1300 E. Avenue A east door and Knackies is catering breakfast.

Don Grossardt is now recovering at home.

PROGRAM: Kathy Hanks introduced Gary Price who began July 1 as Interim Superintendent of USD 308 for the 2017-2018 school year. Gary served in this position previously from 1995-2000. Prior to this he served in Haven, Inman and Hesston school districts before coming to Hutchinson. After leaving Hutchinson he served at Pittsburg and Olathe. He and his wife decided to return to Hutchinson for retirement. When Dr. Shelly Kiblinger resigned earlier this year to become superintendent at the Cherryvale-Thayer district in southeast Kansas the board needed to fill the position but did not want to do so quickly and contacted Gary. Community meetings will be held in October to get feedback from the public as to what they want in a new superintendent. They will open the position in November and take interview candidates until a qualified candidate is found and hired. Gary said that Hutchinson school district is in a good position with adequate funds for this next school year. He said there is a shortage of elementary teachers and paraprofessionals due to salaries lagging the past several years. He plans to urge the board to use any extra funds they have to increase salaries so good candidates can be found. He believes that the timing is right to find a good candidate to fill the superintendent position. Gary said the brick and mortar infrastructure of our district is good but that improvements need to be made to the athletic fields. He said the greatest challenge in our local schools today is the extreme behavior issues of a small minority group along with mental health issues he believes arise from earlier community drug problems.

Lucky Ace Drawing: Stan Macgirvin drew the 5 of Spades for $5. The pot is $158

Newsletter Drawing: Stan Macgirvin did not read his newsletter.

Newsletter question: For $20In what years did Gary Price previously serve as superintendent.

Calendar: August 4 Debra Teufel, CEO Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce

August 11 Special Program

Editor: Steve Conard

GUESTS: State Sen. Ed Berger, guest of Harley Macklin. Jill Foss, guest of Doug Foss. Ronan family, guests of the club.

PRESIDENTS INTRODUCTION: Please remember Don Grossardt in the hospital; and Duke Wiggins recovering at home. Make a concerted effort to bring guests!

SGT. REPORT: Sgt. Brad T. and Deputy Terry Brigman fined everyone a dollar for starters! John Knipp bought a fine for his son, Brian, deployed to the Middle East.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

July 28, 2017 club meeting will be at TECH, 1300 East Avenue A, not at the Hutchinson Town Club.

August 4 Program: Debra Teufel-CEO Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce.

YP Mingle, Thursday, August 10, 2017, 5:30 to 7:30 P.M.: AMBUCS Sweet Shop, Kansas State Fairgrounds.

AMBUCS Sweet Shop: Paul Hardenberger reported that the When I Work scheduling software for the Sweet Shop work shifts would be fired up this weekend. Delivery of the ice cream will happen on Sunday, September 3, 2017.

AMTRYKE PRESENTATION: Grace Ronan climbed aboard her new AMTRYKE and rode with ease. The Ronan family watched as Brad T. got a hug and Colby was high-fived!

PROGRAM: Senator Ed Berger provided an update on his first year of service in the legislature. His topics included checks and balances, amusement ride inspections, communicating with constituents and taxation issues.

LUCKY ACES DRAWING: Jeff Brewer-4 of clubs, $5.00.

NEWSLETTER DRAWING: Scott Potucek-did not know.

NEWSLETTER QUESTION: What is the name of the scheduling software for the Sweet Shop work shifts?

GUESTS: Jack Gibson, Keith Neill and Michelle Waln with the Ulster Project.

FINES: Troy Thode our Sergeant-at-Arms collected the usual Presidential fine from Jeff Brewer. Jeff Roberson was fined for being late. Those who did not purchase a Lucky Ace drawing ticket were also fined.

Katie Hass was awarded a club sponsored scholarship from National AMBUCS for $800.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Board Meeting 6:15 AM THIS Friday 7/14

Note on your calendar that on July 28 the Town Club will be closed and our meeting will be held at the T.E.C.H. building at 1300 E. Avenue A. More details in our next newsletter.

Richard (Rich) Shelton was installed as our newest member. Congratulations and welcome to the club!

Duke Wiggins is home recovering from multiple heart bypass surgery.

Don Grossardt is in the Newton Medical Center with a muscle enzyme deficiency problem.

PROGRAM: Kathy Hanks introduced Jack Gibson, Keith Neill and Michelle Waln with the Ulster Project. Michelle spoke first about her involvement in 2011 when her daughter hosted a teen girl. She liked the program so much that she became a local volunteer. The Ulster Project was started in the US in 1975 by an Episcopal reverend and an Irish priest and began in Connecticut. Since the year 2000 14 teens, 8 girls and 6 boys half Catholic and half Protestant, come to Hutchinson from Portadown Ireland to meet and discuss issues back at home. They are each hosted by a local family whos son or daughter participates with the teens from Ireland in many local activities such as the 4th of July parade, going to the Cosmosphere, Wesley Towers, T.E.C.H., the Courthouse, City Hall and the library. They also visit a Catholic, a Protestant, and their hosts church service while here. They also participate in a time of discovery to learn more about each other with assistance from Bethel College. Keith Neill was one of the teens who came to Hutchinson in 1975. He returned home, later married and began a family and because of the local connection returned to Hutchinson and is now a Director of Youth, C.E. and Mission at First Presbyterian Church. He was also able to attend the 40th anniversary of the Ulster Project held in Connecticut. Jack Gibson was a youth from Ireland who came to Hutchinson in 2012 and returns with this years group as a counselor. He said that he was a protestant at home and had catholic teen friends but came to know more about the catholic religion because of the Ulster Project experience. He said that it also gave him leadership skills that he would not have learned otherwise that allowed him to stay involved with the project. Education and religion in Ireland is still divided but the gap is narrowing each year because of the success of the Ulster Project. You can catch up with the local group before they leave at the Pretty Prairie Rodeo July 19th or July 20th at Third Thursday at Avenue A Park.

Lucky Ace Drawing: Steve Conard drew the Queen of Hearts for $5. The pot is $??

Newsletter Drawing: None since no newsletter last week.

Newsletter question: For $? In what year did the Ulster Project start in the US and in what year in Hutchinson?

Next Meeting: Senator Ed Berger will be our program.

Editor: Steve Conard

Guests: Nickee Byard and Mike Wamsley – Community in the Schools, our program for today.

New Members: Rich Shelton and Steve Beer

Sergeant’s Corner: Sheriff Troy and deputy Steve Conard started by fining every member who failed to produce a Lucky Aces ticket. They collected the Presidential fine from Thad. They then completed a pin check and then rang out.

Program:

For several years the Communities in Schools has provided funding for a staff person to help students at Hutchinson High School who are struggling in classes. That staff person is Nickee Byard, who is the listening ear, the voice of wisdom, and the source of encouragement for these students. Many of them lack adequate clothing, hygiene items, and lunch funds. Most of them lack parental guidance and support. Nickee fills the gap for these at-risk students. Unfortunately, this funding is running out on June 30, 2017. Local churches, civic organizations, and individuals such as Mike Wamsley have banded together to raise awaarness of this situation and raise funding so that Nickee can continuing her efforts. To date $58,000 has been raised, which should continue the program for at least this year. The next step is to search out future funding through grant writing, tapping into funding that supporters are convinced is available. We can help by spreading the word that this program is much needed at HHS.

Drawings:

Lucky Aces 50/50 drawing was won by Duke Wiggins, who donated his $5 to the new Salthawk Community Support Program.

The newsletter drawing went to Bob Tolar, who was had to leave for work before the drawing. Pot goes to $10. Next weeks questionis “What is the new name for Nickee’s program at HHS?”

Newsletter6/9/2017

Guests :CarlBartley,father of President Thad; Carol Murray, author of children’s books and our program for today.

Sergeants Corner: Past Sergeant John Knipp did is secondswan song, appointing Colby Davis to be the toilet carrier, He charged Scott Potucek a renewal tax, even though Scott has been attending regularly for several weeks. He hung Stan Mcgirvin with an ugly tax for doing repair work on his appliances without John’s approval. Doyle Ehling, Dane Power, and Darren Wicks were fined for wearing ties during the summer. Duke Wiggins, newsletter editor, paid for not posting a newsletter for the week. He did a pin check and then rang out for the morning.

Program: Carol Murray is a local author of childrens books that combine her love of bugs and poetry intoteaching books for small children. Her latest creation is “Cricket in the Thicket” and is now being used in both pre-schools and kindergarten through second grade. Shetaught for 20 years and loves to work directly with children.She even brought her baritoneuklelie and got this group of old men to sound pretty good. Thanks to Carol for unique and enjoyable program.

Next week’s program will be Community in the Schools

Drawings:

The Lucky Aces drawing went to Dorinda Simmons, who won $5 and donated it to Mrs. Murray’s teaching programs.

Newsletter question for next week is “Where can you buy this book locally”

GUESTS: Rich Shelton, Advertising Specialties & Design a guest of Troy Thode, Steve Harmon, retired and former member, a guest of Kathy Hanks and Robin Conard, Steves wife.

FINES: John Knipp did his has last stint as Sergeant. Unfortunately I was concentrating on getting the PowerPoint going that I didnt record any of the fines.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Community Service Committee Meeting 6:30 AM 6/2

Thad Bartley presented his list of officers for the coming year.

President Thad Bartley

First Vice President Duke Wiggins

Second Vice President Rod Calhoun

Secretary Paul Brown

Treasurer Don Grossardt

Board Member At Large Brad Thompson

Sergeant at Arms Still needed

Darren Wicks announced that the NJCAA T-Shirt sales were about $10,000 with 607 units sold. After expenses our split was about $2,000. The committee will discuss and present their suggestions for the future of this project.

PROGRAM: Kathy Hanks introduced Steve Conard and Steve Harmon who presented a PowerPoint history talk on the Kansas State Reformatory. The photos presented were from 1895-1950. Hutchinson was chosen over 11 other Kansas communities vying to secure the State Reformatory. Hutchinson put up $25,000 and one section of land towards the $1,000,000 construction project. The Santa Fe railroad built a switch track to haul the limestone from Cottonwood Falls and Florence. It took 10 years before the first two-story cell block was completed in 1896 to accept 50 prisoners from Lansing. The second 4-story cell block was completed in 1900. The wall surrounding the facility was started in 1903 and completed by inmates in 1910. Since this was a reform school for wayward boys early trades offered were Blacksmithing, Barbering, Bakery, Bookkeeping, Carpentry, Cooking, Engineering, Farm Machinery, Shoemaking, Tailoring, Typing, Ditch digging and Planting, Unclassified Outdoor Work and Stone Cutting. The last certificate awarded for a completed course of study was 1936. In a report made in July 1900 28% of the inmates received at the reformatory were unable to read or write and only 1% were unable to do so when released. Nearly 60% of the inmates received prior to 1900 were orphans.

Lucky Ace Drawing: Harley Macklin drew the?? for $5.

Newsletter Drawing: Jay Pitzer did not know the answer.

Newsletter question: For $45From what Kansas cities did the limestone used in the construction of the State Reformatory come from?

Next Meeting: Come see what the new club year brings.

Editor: Steve Conard

GUESTS: Steve Eck-HCC basketball coach, guest of Kathy Hanks. The following are guests of Doyle Ehling: Miss Rodeo Oklahoma, Calli Newman; Miss Rodeo Nebraska, Laramie Schlichtemeier; Miss Rodeo Colorado, Kelsie Winslow; Miss Rodeo North Dakota, Cassidy Rasmussen; Miss Rodeo Minnesota, Courtney Otto and Miss Rodeo Kansas, Hannah Neuenschwander. Also present were Ken Kerschner-Foto Cowboy and Dean the Driver.

SGT. REPORT: Big John made a brief appearance for the good of the club. Brad was fined for missing the Chamber breakfast and not standing. Troy was fined for not standing also. Darrin was fined for not knowing the name of the Nashville NHL team (and his tablemates were also fined).

2017-18 SLATE OF OFFICERS. Here are the candidates for club offices for 2017-18: President-Thad Bartley, 1st V.P.-Duke Wiggins, 2nd V.P. -Rod Calhoun, Treasurer-Don Grossardt, Secretary-Paul Brown, Board Member at Large-Brad Thompson. (Still need a Sgt. at Arms!). Elections will be announced at our meeting.

PROGRAM: Steve Eck-HCC basketball coach of the National Champion Blue Dragons was introduced by Kathy Hanks. Coach Eck taught and coached in Wichita, but spent half his life in Hutchinson. He wanted to retire here so he turned down the opportunity to coach HCC the first two times it was offered. Something about coaches not having a lot of job security. He has been the HCC coach for 8 years and now has the national title added to his resume.

MAY 26 PROGRAM: Will it be a duo of note like Heckel and Jeckel or Fric and Frac? No, its the Steve and Steve Show! Steve Harmon and Steve Conard will share more of the photographic history of Reno County from their collection!

LUCKY ACES DRAWING: Brad T. drew the Queen of Clubs for $5.00.

NEWSLETTER DRAWING: John Knipp did not know.

NEWSLETTER QUESTION: Stand up and spell the last name of Miss Rodeo Nebraska.