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GUESTS

Chris Ginest with Brisk Transportation, a returning 3rd time guest of Jim Kicklighter.

Randy Dreiling, head football coach for Hutchinson High School, our guest speaker.

TUIT REPORT

Lori Hopp had Paul Brown and Dean Brigman fined for not asking at a Chamber ribbon cutting.

But, when it came to the Chamber Annual Meeting where lots of us would be attending, she forgot to

have it with her. Eric Steinle forgot to ask many times as well as Brenda Janda. Doug Foss by

association, since Lori visited with another Morton Salt employee. Bob Bush for his cheap e-mail auto

response that didnt ask. Lori gave it to John Knipp.

PROGRAM:

Keith Schroeder introduced Randy Dreiling, head football coach for Hutchinson High School. Randy talked about the past years achievements and what the next year might have in store. He also showed us a video clip of the 2004 6-A State Championship game against Olathe South that Hutch High won. He also announced the formation of a H-Hawks booster club for parents and team supporters.

Club Announcements

First Reading: A first reading and request from the community service committee for an AmTryke for Myra Juan following surgery for a brain tumor. $500 towards the purchase of a home stair lift for Gary Bott who is suffering with Lou Gerrigs disease providing total funding can be secured. For two, $250 sponsorships, for two therapy dogs from Care. A board approved request from T.E.C.H. for $700 to be used to purchase airfare for a trip to Las Vegas which is the grand prize in a Texas Holdem Tournament they will be holding as a fundraiser at Mcgraws. The tournament will have a limit of 180 seats.

Big Hat Meeting: Big Hat Meeting, Tuesday 7:00 AM at Downtown Sampler Restaurant

Workday and Training Session: Saturday, February 26th a workday and training session for the NJCAA Tournament T-shirt project will be held in the warehouse behind Central Printing from 9-11 AM. We will be checking and adding the new inventory into stock, folding shirts and training on machine use. Please check the work schedule for the NJCAA tournament to verify your work times. It is your responsibility to find a replacement if you are unable to work as scheduled.

FINES

Sgt. at Arms Bob Bush along with a real Sheriff, Randy Henderson, collected this weeks fines. Bob started off by giving Randy a new can of beer displaying the 1936 Budweiser logo, a special edition that will soon be available in stores. Were not sure if Bob was just getting in a free plug for his product or showing that the Sheriff could be bought for a beer. Scott Horton was fined for arriving late. Vicki Fultz was fined for last weeks introduction of Doug Foss as our District Manager instead of District Governor, which showed a total disrespect for the office. Jay Pitzer fined for not supplying any dirt since he is always in the know. Eric Steinle fined for not supplying dirt since he is an attorney and can always make something up. Eric also had Lori Hopp fined because she didnt run to answer an alarm that was sounding at Good Samaritan while they were both meeting last week working on the NJCAA work schedule. Lori tried to explain to Eric that a resident had probably just came unplugged. We now know that Eric has not spent much time visiting in a care facility. As you can probably tell, Bob was stretching things a bit since he didnt have much dirt as he had spent all his early coffee time running between the board and T-shirt committee meetings. But being the good Sgt. that he is, he had all the membership in attendance vote on whether they liked beer or wine the best following last weeks city council denial of Tony Powers request to open a winery on 30th Ave. Bob had those not voting paying $2 for being a communist and those who dont drink paying $3, since he likes communists better than prohibitionists. Needless to say it showed us that a man with a badge and gun can collect a lot of money quickly. Please bring dirt next week and volunteer to help the Sgt., its cheaper.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Jeff Brewer won $23.00

Rod Fry would have won $5.00 had he brought

his newsletter. The pot increases to $10.00 next week

FUTURE MEETINGS

Febraury 18:…………….Dr. Mike Hagley, Cardiologist – Prevention of heart attacks

Febraury 25:…………….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

John Morrill with the Reno County Sheriffs Dept., our guest speaker

Scharon Merriman with Good SamaritanVillage, a guest of Brenda Janda

TUIT REPORT

Larry Sloan had several members fined for not inquiring about the TUIT. Larry was also fined for forgetting

to have it with him on one occasion. Since Lori Hopp pointed out to Larry at a basketball game with a

certain hand jester that he was number one, Larry gave it to her to tote this week.

PROGRAM:

Randy Henderson introduced John Morrill with the Reno County Sheriffs Department. John explained that prior to joining the department he was an Air Force officer working at the Pentagon reporting to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff intelligence information on selected targets. John showed us a photographic power point presentation about the Pentagon.

The presentation included background information on the building(s) itself as well as the fact that it is a Washington museum housing some 39 hallway display areas with many historical collections of art and artifacts. The ground breaking for the building was coincidentally 9/11/41. It was built in 1942-43 for just under $50 million and the building covers 29 acres with a 5-acre park in the center. There are between 25 and 30 thousand people who work there. Office space is rented to the different service branches by the square foot. It has been determined that the 9/11 incident was unplanned and the Pentagon was not the intended target. Approximately 10% of the building(s) were destroyed and 125 workers, service men and women lost their lives in the attack not including the 64 on board flight 77. A hall of Heroes meditation area will be erected near the site of the attack. Prior to 9/11, the building(s) were available to tour by escort but John was unsure what had changed since.

John ended his presentation explaining that a new Interrogation Tool had just become public information. The truth serum like beverage was code named Bud Crud and had several photos showing it in likely use. Bob Bushs photo kept appearing alongside these photos. In the end Bob was wearing a Miller hat and announcing it was Miller Time. Great job John! Unfortunately for the sheriffs department John will be leaving soon, taking a job with the State of Kansas as the new local alcohol and beverage control officer for Reno County.

Club Announcements

Fundraiser: Jo Ann Williams announced that Big Hats would be working a fundraiser selling Budweiser camouflage and Ducks Unlimited Hats at the Big Boys Toy Show this Saturday at the Fairgrounds. Have you signed up?

AMBUC Opportunities: Our District Governor, Doug Foss, announced next Sunday is a District board meeting in Salina. Also Spring Conference will be held April 22 & 23 in Woodward, OK. The Regional Convention will be held in Lawton, OK this fall. The National Convention will be in High Point, NC this year, Biloxi, MI in 2006 and possibly San Diego in 2007. Contact Doug for more information on these events.

Board Meeting: Board Meeting, next Friday at 6:15 AM.

T-shirt Committee Meeting: T-shirt Committee Meeting, next Friday at 6:15 AM

Workday and Training Session: Saturday, February 26th a workday and training session for the NJCAA Tournament T-shirt project will be held in the warehouse behind Central Printing from 9-11 AM. A signup sheet was circulated again this week. Have you signed up to work this very special event?

FINES

Sgt. at Arms Bob Bush along with Rick Mitchell collected this weeks fines while Jay Pitzer played pin monkey collecting fines for those who forgot to wear their pins. Vicki Fultz was fined for not ringing the bell and talking during the Sgt.s time slot. Lori Hopp paid a delivery fee for a certain beverage calendar. Randy Henderson a guilt by association fine for a great e-mail that Bob got of another citys sheriff car that had a few extra word/graphics emblazoned on the passenger side. Tony Powers fined for losing his zoning request for a winery. Bob further explained to Tony that wine was for, err ah, pu**ys. Greg West and Guy Gann for going before the Sgt. in the chow line. Yours truly and Paul Brown by association, fined for always eating at the same table. All of the women members paid for not wearing red to support Womens Heart Disease Awareness week. Vicki Fultz tried to explain that she was wearing red but that it just couldnt be seen. Since she wasnt willing to show us where, she paid again. Chuck Peterson won this weeks At-A-Boy award for being in the right place at the right time. While following the Wesley Towers van to the airport, this ex-fireman pointed out to the driver that his van was on fire. Chuck helped to evacuate the passengers, including the last one in a wheel chair; just seconds before flames engulfed the van. It shows God is still in the miracle business.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Bill Long won $23.00.

Bill was almost out the door.

Check those numbers Bill.

Shawn Teichmann won $15.00.

The pot starts over at $5.00 next week.

FUTURE MEETINGS

Febraury 11:………………………………………………………………….Keith Schroeder – TBA

Febraury 18:…………….Dr. Mike Hagley, Cardiologist – Prevention of heart attacks

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

Jerry Maxfield with the Reno County Sheriffs Dept., our guest speaker

Chris Ginest with Brisk Transportation for a 2nd visit, a guest of Jim Kicklighter

Michael Prather with Anheuser-Busch, a guest of Bob Bush

TUIT REPORT

Eric Steinle finally made it back with the TUIT in hand and after carrying it for two weeks he had a few fines to levy.

For not asking he fined Larry Sloan, Steve Conard, Bob Bush, Paul Brown, Jeff Brewer, Cheryl Goodell,

Randall Haltom, Lori Hopp, Jay Pitzer,and Stan Macgirvin. There were several others that were not in attendance but they

made Bobs list. Tom Stanton caught Eric in court without the TUIT, so Eric had to pay too. Eric gave it

to Larry Sloan since he was the first person who failed to ask. Will you be first this week to forget?

PROGRAM:

Lori Hopp introduced Jerry Maxfield with the Reno County Sheriffs Department. Lori opened with a story about an encounter that she had had with a man who was being a bit too friendly and whose comments just didnt quite sit well with her. After a web check on KDOC.org KASPER site, she found he was listed there as a registered sex offender with quite a list of past infractions. Jerry finished the story by telling us that her information was not the first problem that this man had since coming to town. He had registered with the probation department upon arrival but these two infractions got him arrested and will probably get his parole revoked.

“It pays to be aware of what is happening around you”, said Jerry and when you think there might be problem contact authorities. Often times people tend to not get involved and the consequences can be devastating. Jerry gave a hand out on Crime Prevention for Business and Tips for Employers and Employees that gave very good information. He followed up with past stories of where being aware can make a difference.

Club Announcements

Community Service Committee Meeting: Next Friday at 6:15 AM.

T-shirt Committee Meeting: Tuesday, February 1, at Noon at Metropolitan Caf.

Saturday, February 26th: Workday and training session for the NJCAA Tournament T-shirt project will be held in the warehouse behind Central Printing from 9-11 AM. A signup sheet was circulated this week. Everyone needs to work at least 2 shifts for this very important fundraiser.

FINES

Sgt. at Arms Bob Bush was back, collecting this weeks fines. Another AMBUC turned 50 this week and Jay Pitzer paid a dollar announcement fee. Vicki Fultz fined for leaving her keys lying on the table as a temptation for others to take. Jack Mace had Dean Brigman and Larry Sloan fined for not yet supplying logos needed on the clubs web site. Larry Sloan was also fined for receiving an Inattentive Driving citation last week (Its just hasnt been your week Larry!!). Randall Haltom fined for asking too many questions while shopping at Dillons. Brad Thompson and Dean Brigman fined as a membership renewal tax for missing too many meetings. Eric Steinle and Jo Ann Williams fined for arriving late to the meeting. Doyle Ehling was fined for wearing his Big Hat to a Non-Big Hat meeting but he put it to good use and helped collect fines in it from those members who were not yet Big Hatters.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Brad Thompson

Won $18.00. It does pay to attend!

Jeff Frizell would have won $10.00 had he been here,

with his newsletter. The pot increases to $15.00 next week.

The pot begins again at $5.00 next week.

FUTURE MEETINGS

Febraury 4:………………………………John Morrill – Reno County Sheriff’s Departmenta

Febraury 11:………………………………………………………………….Keith Schroeder – TBA

Febraury 18:…………….Dr. Mike Hagley, Cardiologist – Prevention of heart attacks

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

John Birdeno, a guest and brother-in-law of Jack Mace

Chris Ginest with Brisk Transportation, a guest of Jim Kicklighter

TUIT REPORT

For the second week in a row, Eric Steinle and the TUIT were NOT here. Where-O-Where has

PROGRAM:

Jack Mace introduced John Birdeno, his brother-in-law and B-Western movie buff and collector. John was here to tell us that his now very extensive collection of B Western Movie memorabilia will be on display in early February at the Reno County Museum.

In conjunction with his display, the museum is also bringing Dick Jones, on February 12th, to Hutchinson as a fundraiser. Dick is the star of Buffalo Bill Jr., Range Rider and many other Western movies as well as the voice of Walt Disneys Pinocchio. There will be two shows that day at 2 and 7 PM with KFDIs singer-songwriter Johnny Western joining Dick for the latter show at the Justice Theater in HCCs Shears Technology Center. John showed us several early film clips of Dick doing trick riding and appearing with such film greats as Hop-along Cassody. John explained that Dick started his career at age 4 doing trick riding on a Shetland pony at Oklahoma rodeos before going to Hollywood.

February 26th: (Date correction from last week.) A workday and training session for the NJCAA Tournament T-shirt project will be held in the warehouse behind Central Printing from 9-11 AM. A signup sheet will be circulated next week. Everyone needs to work 2 shifts for this very important fundraiser..

Club Announcements

FINES

Deputy Sgt. at Arms Jeff Frizell with help from Steve Harmon collected this weeks fines in Bob Bushs absence. Jeff announced that Rod Fry turned 50 years old this week after collecting a dollar announcement fee. Jo Ann Williams and Rick Mitchell were fined for being late. Jack Mace, fined for his letter in the Western Front and for arriving later than his guest. Terry Brigman, Pat Fallon, Vicki Fultz, Guy Gann, Bill Long and Jay Pitzer for missing the Big Hat meeting. Jay, were you protesting? Steve Conard, for a few Hat placement errors on the newsletter backer. Doug Foss for unsolicited advice to the Sgt. Ken Harris for a short tax comment to Rod Fry. Jeff Brewer a guilt by association fine for an announcement in the News that Ron Sellers will be running for City Councilman. Monte McConnaughy fined for complaining at the City Council meeting that he was tired of getting parking tickets in front of his business. I dont think he won there either.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Randy Hendersons winning ticket won $23.00.

Randy, Im sure the money is around here somewhere.

Terry Brigman would have won $5.00 had he brought his

newsletter with him. The pot increases to $10.00 next week.

FUTURE MEETINGS

January 28:……Jerry Maxfield – Reno County Sheriff’s Dept – Workplace Security

Febraury 4:………………………………John Morrill – Reno County Sheriff’s Department

Febraury 11:………………………………………………………………….Keith Schroeder – 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

Tiffany Cummins and Katie Wille, both students at HHS

TUIT REPORT

The TUIT was with Eric Steinle whereabouts unknown. Join us again next week, same place same time.

PROGRAM:

Scott Horton introduced Tiffany Cummins and Katie Wille. Tiffany and Katie explained the REDI program, which is available to all high school students in Reno County. REDI stands for Reno Entrepreneurial Development Institute, which is a part of DECA, Distributive Education Clubs of America. It is located at the Quest Center at 9th and Main. They use laptop computers to write business plans and do business operation scenarios. They also tour area businesses and have guest speakers who offer business advice.

The students use their projects to compete in local, regional, state and international DECA competitions. The program has been in existence for 6 years and has an excellent track record. Class instructor is Kim Hoffman. Tiffany and Katie also told us about a class project Teens for Dreams where they are trying to collect 500 pairs of childrens tennis shoes for area underprivileged youth. Also, they are raising funds to donate to the Kansas Society for Crippled Children (KSCC). To make a donation of shoes or cash or for more information on either of these opportunities, contact Scott Horton.

Club Announcements

January 18th BIG HAT Meeting: Downtown Sampler Restaurant, First National Bldg. at 7:00 AM.

Donation: Bridget Ricke-Kappelmann, a club sponsored National Scholarship winner, who also received a $500 matching scholarship from our club, made a $500 donation to our club to be used towards future scholarships. Bridget is a Therapist in the Augusta school system.

February 28th: Workday and training session for the NJCAA Tournament T-shirt project will be held in the warehouse behind Central Printing from 9-11 AM.

FINES

Sgt at Arms Bob Bush with assistance from Rod Fry collected this weeks fines. Jack Mace fined for an untimely cell phone call. Cliff Miller, Don Grossardt, Steve Conard and Greg West for not furnishing graphics for the AMBUCS web ads. Greg West, again, for missing many meetings (he said he was helping in the kitchenplease). Randy Henderson fined for being late. Jeff Frizell and Cheryl Goodell for being late to the board meeting. Scott Horton, leadership fine for trying to explain to Bob his job, a past IOU and leaving his name badge lying around. Jeff Brewer fined for not getting a sign installed on Bobs new keg room on time. Larry Sloan fined for aiding and abetting for having frozen equipment that Jeff needed to install the sign. Bob felt it appropriate to say they were a day late and now a dollar short. Sharla Meisenheimer fined for not attending lately. Jay Pitzer fined for getting in the middle of last months attempted Big Hat meeting (not enough space to explain). Duke Wiggins reported since Jason Jones was not here to tell us there is a Blood Drive at First Presbyterian Church Monday through Wednesday this week.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Jeff Frizzell

$24.00 donated to our guests Larry Sloan won $35.00 and he also donated

it to our guest speakers.

The pot begins again at $5.00 next week.

FUTURE MEETINGS

January 21:……………………………………………John Birdeno – B-Western Memorbillia

January 28:……Jerry Maxfield – Reno County Sheriff’s Dept – Workplace Security

Febraury 4:………………………………John Morrill – Reno County Sheriff’s Department

Febraury 11:………………………………………………………………….Keith Schroeder – 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

Lanny Crupper, a guest of Randall Haltom

Deanna Mace, a guest of Jack Mace

Chris Owens with Prairie Independent Living Resource Center (PILR)

Dan Owens with Vocational Services

Jim Potter with Reno Co Sheriff Department

TUIT REPORT

Al Strecker hardly let the red and crimson blue dry on the Tuit before he painted it purple.

In addition, a sleek carrying pouch to avoid the pocket wear out that has occurred on the Tuits extended

stays. While golfing, Jeff Brewer and Jay Pitzer asked, Doug Foss asked on the 6th hole and Randy

Henderson made it all 19 holes without asking. Eric Steinle is the proud carrier this week.

PROGRAM:

Chris Owens and Jim Potter discussed the Disability Mentoring Day. They thanked the Ambucs for their donations for this event. Chris stated that there was a 70% unemployment rate among disabled people. She also mentioned the upcoming Disability Mentoring Day, the third Wednesday of October as well as the needs for Mentors.

Club Announcements

Board Meeting: Friday, January 14 at 6:15am at the Town Club

T Shirt Meeting: Wednesday, January 12 at noon at Metropolitan Coffee on 17th and Lorraine.

FINES

Late Brenda Janda, Eric Steinle, Jeff Frizell and Darren Wicks. Eric Steinle for not taking his Christmas lights down yet. Jeff Brewer for having his daughter engaged. Kal Singh, his cat and all of the cat sitters. Preston Clark for getting engaged. Scott Horton for his being inducted in the Leadership Reno County and not wearing his Ambucs pin. Jim Kicklighter for attending the Spirit of Success, sort of, late, ringing cell phones and leaving early.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

$21 winner Randal Haltom did not have it

$35 next week

FUTURE MEETINGS

January 14:…….Kim Hoffman – Reno county Entreprenerial Development Institute

January 21:……………………………………………John Birdeno – B-Western Memorbillia

January 28:………Jerry Maxfield Reno County Sheriff’s Dept – Workplace Security

Febraury 4:………………………………John Morrill – Reno County Sheriff’s Department

Febraury 11:………………………………………………………………….Keith Schroeder – 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

Randy Stange with HCC, a guest of Keith Schroeder

TUIT REPORT

Steve Harmon wanted to make sure the new paint job was cured on the Tuit, so he carried it for two weeks.

Jeff Brewer tried the Ill ask once and that will count for the whole week, right, didnt fly. Ward Davis,

Kant Harris, Dan Power and Preston Clark apparently were not merry with the season and neglected to ask about

the Tuit. Larry Sloan did ask.

PROGRAM:

Randy Stange, Athletic Director for the Blue Dragons, discussed some recent games. He also elaborated on womens soccer, title IX and the spring sport seasons.

Club Announcements

THANKS: Special thanks to Vince Hariman and Mark Buckley for their help as Santa.

BOARD MEETING: Board Meeting next week at 6:15am Town Club

DONATION: With a first reading last week, Dec 10 and second reading this week, a $500 donation \ towards a lift for Catherine Harbaugh was approved.

FINES

In lieu of the typical deceit and strong arm tactics, the sergeant had showed his softer side and asked for donations. $155

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Duke Wiggins

$20

$30 next week

FUTURE MEETINGS

January 7:……………………………………………………………………………Bob Bush – T.B.A.

January 14:………………………………………………………………………….Scott Horton – T.B.A.

January 21:…………………………………………………………………………..Lori Hopp – T.B.A.

January 28:…………………………………………………………………………..Lori Hopp – 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

Ward Sims with Camp Hope, a guest of Scott Horton

TUIT REPORT

Larry Sloan was more than anxious to hand away the Tuit after two weeks.

He felt obliged to name some names first.

He saw John Knipp at the K-State game, John did not ask.

Jay Pitzer paid one in advance.

Terry Brigman, Lori Hopp (twice) and Charla Meisenheimer (twice).

The Tuit was then dutifully handed off to Steve Harmon.

PROGRAM:

Ward Sims with Camp Hope gave some history behind of the camp and its mission of helping kids with cancer.

Club Announcements

CASINO NIGHT: Casino night next Saturday for Alcoa

AMBUCS CHRISTMAS SOCIAL: DECEMBER 10, 2004 AT 6:00 P.M. Highlands Country Club is the setting for our next social outing. Dinner and dancing afterwards will delight your spouse or significant other. For a mere $10.00 per person (club subsidized!), you will be treated to a buffet and 70s-80s band. Drinks are on your own. Please notify Jeff Frizell to place your reservations.

T-SHIRT FUNDRAISER: T-Shirt fundraiser for Early Ed. Meet in building across the alley, behind Central Printing. Wednesday December 8 at 6:30pm

BIG HATTERS: Big Hatters meeting, Tuesday, December 7 at the Downtown Sampler at 7:00am

BOARD MEETING: Board Meeting next week at 6:15am at the Town Club

FINES

Jack Mace was fined for saying he was not feeling generous. Darren Wicks and Greg West for a suck up tax. Dan Power, Greg West, Jeff Frizzell, Maxine Rossiter, Rick Mitchell, John Knipp and Jason Jones for being late. Duke Wiggins for having a conversation with himself. Stan McGivern for losing the invoice for the sheriff’s new appliances. Darren Wicks for his membership on the Chamber Board. Dennis Reiser for a bad incident with a merry -go-round, a broken bone and red cast. Steve Conard for burning something somewhere he shouldnt have. Kent Harris for paying up on an old fine. A few fines were bought: Jeff Brewer for gainfully employed Daughter. Jack Mace for turning 60 and something about flatulence (I dare not ask). Don Grosshardt for his son, Jason, winning the Spelling Bee.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Jeff Brewer

$22

Generously donated to Camp Hope

Greg West

Sorry

$25 next week

FUTURE MEETINGS

January 7:……………………………………………………………………………Lori Hopp – 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

Mark Treaster – Rainbow International and representative-elect of the 101st District

John DeCesaro – Starkey, Inc. of Wichita

TUIT REPORT

Ron Soellner brought the Tuit to church and obtained funds for the AMBUC collection plate from Scott Saylor

and Duke Wiggins. Dave Suhler was also present, but avoided penalty by asking. During the week, Ron was

asked about the Tuit by both Paul Brown and Jay Pitzer. Larry Sloan received the pre-Thanksgiving turkey

and will possess it for the next two weeks. (Now just think, Larry, if it werent for Brad Thompson, you

could be enjoying your holiday without that additional chunk of metal!)

PROGRAM:

Starkey, Inc. representative, John DeCesaro, was our speaker on this date. The organization is a non-profit program for persons with developmental disabilities. It was started by Patty Starkey in 1930 with just two students. The primary facility is located at 4500 West Maple in Wichita.

Starkey, Inc. builds residential facilities for the use of its clients and provides vocational training as a part of the Passport to Opportunity program. Although the program receives some state and federal monies, Starkey raises revenue through their annual Charlie Daniels golf tournament and Starkey Spin bike ride.

Club Announcements

REMINDER: Casino Night – December 11, 2004 at 7:00 P.M. at the Cosmophere.

HOLIDAY MEETING SCHEDULE: We will NOT be meeting on Nov. 26, Dec. 24 or Dec. 31. Have a safe and happy holiday season.

AMBUCS CHRISTMAS SOCIAL: DECEMBER 10, 2004 AT 6:00 P.M. Highlands Country Club is the setting for our next social outing. Dinner and dancing afterwards will delight your spouse or significant other. For a mere $10.00 per person (club subsidized!), you will be treated to a buffet and 70s-80s band. Drinks are on your own. Please notify Jeff Frizell to place your reservations.

APPROVED DONATIONS:

Boys and Girls Clubs – $500.00.

Dee Steinbach – Handwriting without Tears, $750.00 for a writing curriculum for those with special needs.

Breeanna Bush – $500.00 towards the purchase of a patient chair lift.

Tamara Cates – $500.00 scholarship to assist her pursuit of a physical therapy degree.

The club also approved the transfer of $5,000.00 for future requests made to the Community Service committee. All donations are subject to the approval of the membership upon appropriate recommendation from the committee.

FINES

Jeff Frizell and Randall Haltom filled in for the absent Sgt. at Arms, Bob Bush. These rookies forgot to ring themselves in! Brushing aside their inexperience, they proceeded to assess late fines to Eric Steinle and Brenda Janda. Scott Horton was fined for his clerical collar. Fred Connor was fined for a bad introduction of his guest. Lori Hopp was fined for arriving after her guest. Jason Jones was fined for being a fan of a really bad purple football team. Kent Harris was fined for drafting his entire family to do a paint job, then left! The pre-dawn AMBUCS were fined for failing to have lives. Tony Powers and Dan Power were fined for advertising without acknowledging AMBUCS. And finally, Vicki Fultz (bless her heart!) wanted everyone to know that she was paying $4.00 to satisfy her IOU.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Brad Thompson – $26.00. (Donated to Starkey, Inc.)

None. (Jo Ann Williams was sans newsletter.)

$20.00 next meeting

FUTURE MEETINGS

November 26:……………………………………….Thanksgiving Weekend – No Meeting

December 3:……….Dennis Reiser hosts Ward Sims, a founder of Camp Hope

December 10:……………………………………………….We will bag candy for Head Start

December 17:………………………………………………………….Keith Schroeder – T.B.A.

December 24:……………………………………………………..Christmas Eve – No Meeting

December 31:……………………………………………………New Year’s Eve – No Meeting

January 7:……………………………………………………………………………Lori Hopp – 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

Sara Holbert of Cares, Inc. and Sheri Galliart of Graber Elementary

TUIT REPORT

Don Grossardt had a long list of No-shows before finding someone present who did not ask

about the Tuit including: Debbie Cowl, Bill Long, Pat Fallon and Eric Steinle. The following

AMBUCS didnt ask, but in all fairness were present only by proxy: Scott Saylor, Steve Conard,

Preston Clark and Larry Sloan (and since fairness has nothing to do with it, they were relieved of

their cash.) Donnie G. then presented the round rascal to a fellow ledger dweller,

Ron Soellner.

PROGRAM:

Sara Holbert was our invited guest speaker from Cares, Inc. Considering that she drove from Concordia to be present at our 7:00 A.M. meeting and she was on time, we thank her greatly and wish that her promptness could be grafted onto the membership. Cares, Inc. trains and places professional therapy dogs. Since 1994, approximately 500 dogs have been prepared for service in all 50 states and several foreign nations. The dogs have a calming effect on special needs children and are trained to complete multiple functions. One of the unique abilities of the dogs is to detect diabetic alerts. Every person has an individual odor much like a fingerprint. When the dog detects a variance in that odor, it notifies the handler of the need for action.

Sheri Galliart, special education teacher at Graber Elementary, has received one of the dogs from the Cares, Inc. program with the assistance of the Hutchinson chapter of AMBUCS. Ms. Galliart appeared with her therapy dog, Trixie, a golden retriever. The dog is used in class to coax the children to complete activities they would not be otherwise inclined to do. Many times, the dog is able to motivate the disabled children to a greater degree than other persons around them. An example of the dogs usefulness involved an autistic child who spoke to the dog and counted to three when previously there had been no recognizable words. Ms. Galliart thanked AMBUCS for its assistance in the purchase of Trixie and for the horizontal handlebars to modify an AMTRYKE already in use at the school.

Club Announcements

CASINO NIGHT: December 11, 2004, 7:00 P.M. at the Kansas Cosmosphere. Thank you to all the volunteers for this event. Please place this date on your calendar. There is still time to help, if you havent signed the list. Jay Pitzer still needs just a few more willing people (spouses and significant others qualify).

BRANDING TIME:

If you really want to help the Membership committee, bring a guest to breakfast. The Tuits are readily available for that second time guest to receive an AMBUC coffee mug.

COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS: We are in desperate need of help for the Membership and Program committees. If you have an interest in serving on either of these committees, please volunteer by contacting President Vicki Fultz.

FIRST READINGS ON CLUB DONATIONS:

Boys and Girls Clubs – $500.00.

Dee Steinbach – Handwriting without Tears, $750.00 for a writing curriculum for those with special needs.

Breeanna Bush – $500.00 towards the purchase of a patient chair lift.

Tamara Cates – $500.00 scholarship to assist her pursuit of a physical therapy degree.

As a club, we have given $11,150.00 to meet the needs of others since June 1. (Look for additional projects in the near future including Head Start Christmas.)

FINES

Bob Bush and Rod Fry kept the NBA waiting while they collected currency from the unsuspecting. Fined for failing to attend the Big Hat Meeting were Don Grosshardt, Duke Wiggins, Doyle Ehling, Guy Gann and Terry Brigman. Terry was further fined for insulting the Asst. Sgt. at Arms (like thats possible!). All AMBUCS who didnt hang Christmas lights were fined. Kent Harris and Vicki Fultz submitted IOUs to Shylock Bush (dont forget the doubling factor). Jeff Frizell was fined for being late to the board meeting. John Knipp and Scott Saylor were fined for missing the board meeting in its entirety.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

$21.00-donated by

Jay Pitzer to our guests

None. (Dale Smyres was drawn again. Dale,

come see us and pick up cash while youre here.)

$15.00 next meeting.

FUTURE MEETINGS

November 19:……………….Vicki Fultz hosts John DeCesaro from Starkey, Inc.

November 26:……………………………………….Thanksgiving Weekend – No Meeting

December 3:……….Dennis Reiser hosts Ward Sims, a founder of Camp Hope

December 10:……………………………………………….We will bag candy for Head Start

December 17:………………………………………………………….Keith Schroeder – T.B.A.

December 24:……………………………………………………..Christmas Eve – No Meeting

December 31:……………………………………………………New Year’s Eve – No Meeting

January 7:……………………………………………………………………………Lori Hopp – 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.