Newsletters

GUESTS

Jackie Koerner and Ken Moore of Communities That Care

TUIT REPORT

Jason Jones descended on the Social Committee with the Tuit in tow. All failed to ask including: Jeffs Brewer

and Frizzell. Pasta Night at the Highlands was also a popular fund-raiser with Doug Foss and Bill Long contributing.

Ten other AMBUCS were offenders as well. The TUIT was passed along to the former coach of Jasons son, Don Grossardt.

PROGRAM:

Ken Moore presented information about The Regional Prevention Center. In cooperation with U.S.D. 308, this activity seeks to combat risk factors in adolescents. Anti-social behavior, drugs, academic failure and family disharmony are all problems sought to be addressed by the program. Tutoring by adults is an effective means of improving the plight of children at risk.

The Strengthening Families Program was presented by Jackie Koerner. Designed for the needs of 10-14 year old children, the purpose is to improve communication between parent and child. Parents are provided instruction regarding love and limits and building bridges. The youth are taught techniques to deal with peer pressure, to reach out to others, to understand family values and to establish realistic goals.

Club Announcements

VOLUNTEERS FOR CASINO NIGHT: December 11, 2004 at the Cosmosphere. We still need volunteers to serve at casino night. This is really EASY duty that raises $1,000.00 for the club for four hours work! If you are inexperienced, do not be reluctant to try. You do not work alone. Call Jay Pitzer to volunteer.

CHRISTMAS PARTY: Look for an announcement from the social committee for a party in early December.

BIG HATTERS MEETING:

Jo Ann Watch your paws! Williams has scheduled a meeting for November 9, 2004 at 7:00 A.M. at Samplers restaurant. (Perhaps theres a raffle in the works.)

NO MORE PLAID CLOTHING! Were losing our Sparky! Jason Jones is headed for the mountains of Boulder, Colorado. He will be managing the Boulder YMCA starting Jan 1. His last day at the Red Cross is Dec. 10. Take this opportunity to thank Jason for his contributions to our community and AMBUCS.

DOWNTOWN AWARD: The Downtown Development Association presented the president with an award for our participation each year in hanging Christmas lights. The award is primarily composed of a brick. (Which prompted one AMBUC to say that our beloved president was no longer one brick short of a load. For Shame!)

BOARD MEETING: November 12, 2004, 6:15 A.M. at the Hutchinson Town Club

FINES

None reported due to length of newsletter and editor’s prerogative.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Fred Conner – $20.00

None. (Guy Gann missed out.)

FUTURE MEETINGS

November 12: Vicki Fultz hosts Sara Holbert from CARES, Inc.

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

November 26: Thanksgiving Holiday

December 3: Lori Hopp – T.B.A.

December 10: Randy Henderson – T.B.A.

We will bag candy for Head Start

December 17: Keith Schroeder – 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

Amy Rinehart – daughter of Maxine Rossiter

Darrell Pankratz – guest of Lori Hopp

Ty Cohoon – guest of Scott Horton

Alex and Nick – sons of Jason Hows the TUIT? Jones

Mark Buckley – He invites himself when wants Christmas lights hung!

TUIT REPORT

This editor assessed a fine on Lori Hopp for failing to ask at a Chamber Ribbon Cutting. Greg West

and Darren Wicks were at the ribbon cutting also, but were AWOL for the meeting. Larry Sloan had his wife,

Barb, ask at the Hutch High football game. The TUIT was then given a spark, so to speak, by being delivered to

Jason Jones.

PROGRAM:

AMTRYKES were given as promised to Trevor and Katy. The children were joined by their mothers, Donnie the dog and therapist, Van Tubbs.

Our speaker, Bill Drews, brought a proposal regarding Gowans stadium. Mr. Drews proposes a scaled-back renovation which has a total cost of $1,000,000. His proposal adds 800 individual seats, an updated press box and new restrooms. An East side structure would also be added which has a dressing room and concession stand. This proposal is not on the ballot on November 2. A vote against the Gowans proposal on the ballot is not a vote for this particular project.

Club Announcements

VOLUNTEERS FOR CASINO NIGHT: Sat. December 11, 2004 at the Cosmosphere. We still need dealers for blackjack and craps. Please contact Jay Pitzer to volunteer. Remember, we raise $1,000 for four hours work.

THERAPY DOG: The rules were suspended so speedy approval could be made for $350.00 to be given to purchase a therapy dog for Graber Elementary Special Education Dept.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

Social Committee – Nov. 3, 2004, 5:00 P.M. at Luminous Neon

T-Shirt Committee – Nov. 5, 2004, 6:15 P.M. at Town Club

Community Service – Nov. 5, 2004, 6:15 P.M. at Town Club

Big Hatters – Nov. 9, 2004, 7:00 A.M. at Samplers Restaurant

BRANDING TIME: OCTOBER – NOVEMBER, 2004. Who DIDYA ASK to be our guest at breakfast? The smaller Tuits have been distributed to AMBUCS to be given to prospective members as an invitation. Have a friend or business associate join us this next Friday.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS: Guess why Mark Buckleys here? To tell us what great guys we are? Thats only part of it. Since we really do have expertise in hanging lights, its time to put it to use. NOVEMBER 8 AT 6:30 P.M. AT AVENUE A PARK. Mark has promised all new lights and plenty of poles. Please help!

FINES

No Big Hats – Duke Wiggins, Stan Macgirvin, Guy Gann and Jeff Brewer. Tony Powers was fined for stealing empty whiskey bottles and telling bad (really bad) jokes. Vicki Fultz was fined for being a pocket thief. Bob Bush was fined for being entirely too vulnerable. Jo Ann Williams was fined for not having the correct credentials in her big hat. Glenn Miller was fined for being present three weeks in a row.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Van Tubbs, guest therapist – $26.00

Bob Bush donated the $15.00.

($5.00 next week.)

FUTURE MEETINGS

November 5: Dennis Reiser hosts Ward Sims who will speak on the history of Camp Hope

November 12: Vicki Fultz hosts Sara Holbert from CARES, Inc.

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

Mary Kaufman – State Representative

Carlotta Ponds – Community Health Coalition Director

TUIT REPORT

Brad Thompson assessed failure to ask fines on Rod Fry and Don Grossardt. Then Brad abandoned the child

of his own making and delivered the Tuit to yours truly, Paul Brown (Only because he could not find Terry Brigman!).

PROGRAM:

The first segment of our program featured the candidates for state representative for the 101st district. Democratic candidate, Mark Treaster, is a business owner, former teacher and farmer seeking the office. The Republican incumbent, Mary Kaufman, has a background in education, local political activity and seeks re-election.

The second program included Carlotta Ponds, Community Health Coalition Director, speaking on the subject of fluoridation. Adding fluoride to the public water system has been practiced since the 1950s. The purpose of fluoridation is to improve dental health. Many do not have adequate access to quality dental care.

An opposing view to fluoridation was offered by fellow AMBUC, Tony Powers. Tonys daughter is allergic to sodium fluoride which is the chemical added to the water. Calcium fluoride appears naturally in our water supply, but is not the chemical additive used for the fluoridation program.

To vote against fluoridation, you vote YES. To vote for fluoridation, you vote NO.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2004 IS ELECTION DAY. Please inform yourselves regarding the candidates and issues; and vote. Exercise the privilege that we have as a nation of free people.

Club Announcements

VOLUNTEERS FOR CASINO NIGHT: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2004. We need 20 volunteers for this casino night (Spouses or significant others also qualify). A quick $1,000 may be earned for the club for four hours work! We will train you; and it is easy duty. Please call Jay Pitzer to volunteer.

BRANDING TIME: OCTOBER – NOVEMBER, 2004. Who DIDYA ASK to be our guest at breakfast? The smaller Tuits have been distributed to AMBUCS to be given to prospective members as an invitation. Have a friend or business associate join us this next Friday.

FINES

Big, Bad, (well anyway), Bob Bush was on patrol. Tom Stanton was assessed a membership renewal fee for absenteeism. Eric Steinle was fined for being a sleepy, past president. Doug Foss was fined as District Governor for not having AMBUCS ball markers (No snickering!). The Highlands members were all fined for letting the liquor license lapse. The Big Hatters were fined for failing to attend their own meeting except for Steve Conard, Jay Pitzer and Brad Thompson (No wonder they didnt come!). And finally, Kal Singh paid a dollar to tell us about his trip to Italy and Sicily.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Rod Fry – $14.00

(Sounds more like a 70/30 Pot!)

None. (It would have been Lori Hopp, but

she had to leave early. $15.00 next week.)

FUTURE MEETINGS

October 29: BIG HAT FRIDAY – Wear your Big Hats (This means you, Guy Gann and Jo Ann Williams!).

We will give two AMTRYKES away and Bill Drews is the speaker

November 5: Dennis Reiser hosts Ward Sims who will speak on the history of Camp Hope

November 12: Vicki Fultz hosts Sara Holbert from CARES, Inc.

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

Ed Berger, President of Hutchinson Community College

Darrell Pankratz, Pankratz Implement Company

TUIT REPORT

Stan Macgirvin, Dennis Reiser and Doug Foss all failed to ask Terry Brigman about the Tuit.

Although, there was some argument that they were sitting in their vehicles at the time (Sorry!) Then, just like the

Hatfields and the McCoys, the feud resumed with the TUIT going back to Daddy (Brad Thompson!)

PROGRAM:

Our guests, Ed Berger and Darrell Pankratz presented the Gowans Stadium Phase II Renovation plan. Phase I provided an artificial turf field, a new 8-lane track and desperately needed drainage for the entire facility. The college has invited all the schools in the county to schedule activities in Gowans Stadium on open dates. Improved walkways were installed; and even the back of the new scoreboard was utilized as a billboard (with the assistance of Luminous Neon.)

Phase II will replace the antiquated restrooms, the sub-standard showers and the inadequate concession area. Seating will be expanded to accommodate 5,000 spectators. Permanent restrooms and a new concession area will be built on the visitors side. A new press box will be handicapped accessible. Entrance gates and ticket structures will be built at the north, west and south ends of the field. The costs of the project will be paid 30% by USD 308 and 70% by HCC.

Club Announcements

CLUB APPROVALS:

* An AMTRYKE for Katherine Dukan.

* An AMTRYKE for Trevor Bader.

* Donated labor for T-shirts for Early Education Center.

MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN: Its Branding Time!

During October and November, bring in a new member and help the club. TUITs were provided on all the tables as an incentive to invite a guest. Jay and Greg have titled the new membership emphasis the didya ASK campaign. Bring in 3 new members in the next 12 months and you will join the Big Hat Club.

FINES

Bob (my last name should really be Busch!) and his assistant Duke (toilet right side up) Wiggins were on patrol. Vicki Fultz was fined for starting the meeting early. Glenn Miller was fined for finishing 8th in the TECH golf tournament and being a new grandpa. Doug Foss was fined for messing up the name tag box. Stan Pitzer was fined for enjoying too much of the Highlands Pasta Night. A number of AMBUCS were fined for obsolete information on the AMBUCS website.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Dean Brigman – $21.00

None. (Tom Stanton lost $5)

FUTURE MEETINGS

October 22: Keith Schroeder hosts political candidates Mark Treaster and Mary Kaufman

October 29: Big Hatters host Bill Drews with “The Other Side of Gowans.”

November 5: Dennis Reiser hosts Ward Sims who will speak on the history of Camp Hope

November 12: Vicki Fultz hosts Sara Holbert from CARES, Inc.

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

Terry Kilgore was a guest of Jack Mace.

Terry Winkle, our speaker, was introduced by Lori Hopp.

TUIT REPORT

Terry Brigman was anxious to give the Tuit back to its rightful owner.

So now Brad Thompson has a beautiful black and white Tuit.

PROGRAM:

Terry Winkle, the head athletic trainer for HCC, talked to us about the impact the new football field at Gowans Stadium has on his profession. The new Gridiron is called Field Turf. Unlike Astroturf, this has real grass with tons of small pieces of rubber spread across it. It is about 4 inches thick and is spongy instead of hard. It requires less maintenance than a regular field. The football team can practice and play on it instead of needing 2 fields.

What has changed injury-wise is the need to watch closely to see that the athletes stay hydrated because the field absorbs alot more heat than regular turf. Another thing they see more frequently is foreign bodies in the eye when the ball hits the turf because the rubber particles sometimes become airborne.

Club Announcements

Thank You: Received thank you notes from Sarah Halton for scholarship money, and from Tech for the money donation.

Club Awards: Eric Steinle talked about our Club Awards from the convention: Blue Chip Award, Five or More Amtryke Award, Honor Chapter, and Investing in the Future. Plus Steinle is now a top cowpoke.

Regional Notes: Calendar fundraising was $25 for a chance at raffle prizes. Hutchinson will host the regional in 2006. Ward Davis and Monte McConnaughy are co-chairs.

FINES

Bob Bush fined about 1/3 of the club for going thru the breakfast line before him. Late fines were Greg West, Eric Steinle, Kevin McCarthy, and Brenda Janda. Lori Hopp was fined for arriving with her guest and knowing their name when introducing them. Clearly Lori needs to take lessons from Randy Henderson and Keith Schroeder to get it right. Steve Conard was fined for falling asleep during the program a couple of meetings back. Greg West was fined for not dressing the part of a Chamber Ambassador at the fair. Randy Henderson was fined for getting to be first in line at the mass inocculation. Doug Foss was fined for having his world and the name box upside down this morning. Rod Fry was fined for forgetting the community service meeting. Steinle was fined for missing a gimmie putt. And Dan Power was fined for thinking the lottery and the stock market are the same.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Doug Foss

Al Strecker was drawn out but didn’t have

it so it goes from $25 to $30 for next week.

FUTURE MEETINGS

October 8: Program manager Scott Horton hosts Chad Wintz – head men’s basketball coach at HCC.

October 15: Program manager Randy Henderson hosts Del Swearer to speak about Gowans Stadium.

October 22: Keith Schroeder is the program manager. Program 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

Joe Copeland, Executive Director of Ambucs; Tom Loudis, National President of Ambucs;

Jill Foss, wife of Doug; and Norma Jean Thompson, mother of Brad Thompson.

TUIT REPORT

Brad Thompson, the Tuit’s creator, gave us a large list of rules for the Tuit. I didn’t write them all down so see the creator.

Those fined were: Steve Conard, Jeff Brewer, and Bob Bush. Brad was going to give it back to Paul Brown but he

ducked out early. So Terry Brigman mentioned Brad should keep it another week. Terry now has the Tuit.

PROGRAM:

Joe Copeland led the program about Ambucs 2004-05 Strategic Plan. There are 3 new clubs building in our region. He talked about Friends Recruiting, someone who cannot be active but can help financially. The goal is 1,500 members, currently at 1,000. Ambucs resource center crews are currently working on the Building and Marketing Plan–The Fun Way to Serve. New spokespeople are Jerome Davis, a bull rider who was injured; and Scott Wimmer, from the Nascar #22 Race Team. The Scholar Program has awarded $170,000 in national awards. So far 350 Toddler Amtrykes have been shipped nationally. This year 957 larger Amtrykes have been given away nationally. (4,495 since the inception)

Club Announcements

Presentation: Alexia Johnson was presented with a larger Amtryke. She and her parents, Richard and Beverly, were very excited. It was also Alexia’s birthday -she turned 10! What a great way to celebrate.

Thank You: Thank you cards were from Heather Hice and Sarah Johnston, the Ambucs Scholarship Recipients.

Ice Cream: Doug Foss told us that we have 68 tubs of ice cream left for $15 a tub.

Golf Raffle Winners: Randy Henderson and Glenn Miller

Fundraising: The RV Rally Ice Cream grossed $24,000 and netted $11,800. The State Fair early tally gross is $46,736. The Little River Run t-shirts were at $491.

Help: Jack Mace announced he would like help assisting a handicapped man rework his home.

Salina Convention: Don Grossardt mentioned we could use a hand Saturday, 1:00-4:00 at the Salina Convention. Let Don know if you can help.

FINES

Jeff Brewer was filling in for Bob Bush. Late fines were collected from: Brenda Janda, Randall Haltom, Scott Horton, Glenn Miller, Tom Stanton, Denise Ward, Eric Steinle and Jason Jones. Ward Davis was fined for giving his poster duties to Jeff Brewer.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Yours Truly

Chuck Peterson for $24

$20 – Brenda Janda who had no letter

so next week goes to $25

FUTURE MEETINGS

October 1: Program manager Lori Hopp hosts Terry Winkle – head athletic trainer from HCC.

October 8: Program manager Scott Horton hosts Chad Wintz – head men’s basketball coach at HCC.

October 15: Program manager Randy Henderson hosts Del Swearer to speak about Gowans Stadium.

October 22: Keith Schroeder is the program manager. Program 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

Pat Brewer (Jeff’s wife), Erica and Colby Davis (Ward’s family),

Tim Newman (Lori Hopp’s guest for a second time),

and Judy Seltzer was introduced by Randy Henderson.

TUIT REPORT

Paul Brown was happy to relinquish the tuit after 2 weeks, and Steve Conard asking him every day about it. Guy Gann, Dan Powers and Greg West failed. Duke Wiggins, Fred Conner, and Doyle Ehling had a conversation with Paul about who had the tuit. Bob Bush failed to ask at the Chamber breakfast. Rod Fry (who gave Paul the tuit) forgot to ask.

Brad Thompson (the tuit’s creator) now has it back for a week.

PROGRAM:

Doug Foss started the meeting as acting President.

Randy Henderson introduced Judy Seltzer, who is with Homeland Security with the Reno County Health Department. Since 9-11 this department has alot more to be concerned about. On Oct. 19th they will conduct Flu-X. They will try to give flu shots to 10% of the population between 7am and 10 pm. They have a goal of 6500 shots given. The hope is this will help in training in case we ever need to do a mass inocculation. On Oct. 6 they will have an exercise for the first time in an urban setting for a foreign animal disease.

Colby Davis, Ward’s son, was very excited to receive an Amtryke! I know I speak for everyone in wishing him the best with his new Tryke.

Club Announcements

New Member: Scott Patucek became our newest member and was fined before becoming an actual member.

Is this a record?

Tech Golf Tournament: Raffle winners to the team for the Tech Golf Tournament were Jeff Brewer and Brad Thompson. Rumor has it that these two ringers may hurt this weeks ticket sales.

FINES

Rick Mitchell was fined for arriving late. Scott Patucek for not wearing his member button (although he was sworn in as a member a few minutes later), Brad Thompson was fined because Bob Bush wasn’t a valued customer, Jeff Brewer for selling chances on Bob’s time. Everyone was happy to see Duke Wiggins back with us. Just so he felt at home, Bush fined him for not being on the South Hutch diet; and Dan ‘Praline Pecan’ Powers for being on the South Hutch diet. Randy Henderson was fined for arriving after his guest, and Al Strecker for the Stupid Tax (about 6 dozen egg shells). Editor Davis was fined for missing the newsletter pot. Shawn Teichmann was fined for doing his job apparently. And bringing up the rear, Doug Foss was fined for being Behind the Ass. Manager position.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Glenn Miller

Amount not reported. Winner would have been Jeff Frizell

who left a little early.

Next week the pot goes to $20.

FUTURE MEETINGS

October 1: Program manager Lori Hopp hosts Terry Winkle – head athletic trainer from HCC.

October 8: Program managerScott Horton hosts Chad Wintz – head men’s basketball coach at HCC.

October 15: Program manager Randy Henderson hosts Del Swearer to speak about Gowans Stadium.

October 22: Keith Schroeder is the program manager. Program 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

Linda Peterson, (Chuck’s wife) and Jill Foss (Doug’s wife)

TUIT REPORT

No tuit report due to meeting venue.

Paul Brown still has legal custody of the tuit this week

and he thinks so far he has gotten everyone.

PROGRAM:

Vicki Fultz called the meeting to order; Don Grossardt led us in prayer, and Dan Power had the flag salute.

Doug Foss walked us through the changes at the ice cream booth. On display is an Amtryke autographed by Earl Campbell, the football great from the Houston Oilers.

Thanks to Fred Conner for showing us how to make the perfect cone. Thanks to Dan Power for volunteering to eat that perfect cone.

We finished with a great breakfast from Central Christian School.

Especially Important and late breaking Club Announcements

Club Recognition: Next Monday, September 20th, the TECH Board of Directors, Brenda Maxey, TECH President & CEO, & Larry Cupps, Director of Day Programs, will be presenting the AMBUCS a special plaque in recognition of the recent donation for the TECH Computer Lab equipment. The presentation will be made at the TECH Board Meeting, 4:30 p.m., at the Administration building, 1300 East Ave. A. We would like to invite all AMBUCS to attend and be recognized for your outstanding community service!!! Marcy Kauffman will have the camera ready!!

The presentation will be first on the agenda, and

after the presentation you would be free to go.

If you plan on stopping by on Monday,

please give Laura Miller a call, at 663-1596.

Jo Ann Williams, Director of Residential Services, TECH, Inc.

In Our Prayers: Publisher’s note Duke Wiggins experienced a mild heart attack at work on Friday and was taken to intensive care at Hutchinson Hospital. Between 5:00 and 6:00 PM (I believe), he experienced another, more serious one and was wheeled quickly to surgery. While on the operating table, a stent was placed, and more blockages were found. There were serious complications during surgery, requiring that further work be left for sometime the next week (the week of 9/13/04).

It was a frightening time for all concerned, but on Saturday evening, near the beginning of his time to be Manager at the Ice Cream Booth, he was feeling well enough to call the booth and let us know how he was feeling — and to make sure we were in good shape in his absence.

Let’s all keep Duke and Deb in our prayers this week, asking for a speedy and “complete” recovery.

FINES

Can you believe it? … No fines assessed this week!

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

No drawing this week.

No drawing this week.

Pot stays at $15 next week

FUTURE MEETINGS

September 17: Randy Henderson will host Judy Seltzer from the Reno County Health Department

September 24: Scott Horton is program manager

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

R.J. Miller was introduced by Keith Schroeder.

TUIT REPORT

Rod Fry returned the tuit after a wild weekend at Yoder Heritage Day. Everyone he saw there remembered to ask.

However, lots of us failed at the work night. To name names, Stan Macgirvin, Brad Thompson, Duke Wiggins,

Dan Power, Jeff Brewer, Randy Henderson, and Ward Davis. Forgetting to mention it on the phone was

Don Grossardt and Jay Pitzer. Paul Brown has legal custody of the tuit this week.

PROGRAM:

R.J. Miller talked to the club about RSVP or Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. There are many ways this organization can involve retirees who still want to add to our community. R.J. related his diverse experiences to us. If you are interested in volunteering, go to the office at 9th and Walnut. RSVP has about 500 volunteers in Reno County.

Club Announcements

Fair Time: Fred Conner is needing man power for the fair. We could use help in the ice cream booth any day or evening. Our biggest need is the last weekend. If anyone could help, please call Fred at 727-4730. We appreciate your help!

Appreciation: Bob Bush received an appreciation certificate for his participation with McConnell Air Force Day in Hutchinson.

FINES

Late fines to Cheryl Goodell, Jason Jones (was almost early for next week!), Jay Pitzer, Tom Stanton, and Kal Singh. Doug Foss was fined for not having the beer bunny at workday. Keith Schroeder was fined for arriving after his guest and sitting at the wrong table. Tony Powers was fined for a great mower story. Sharla Meisenheimer was fined for everybody else in her family working her ice cream time. Everyone who didn’t donate blood at Jason Jones’s Red Cross Blood Drive was fined, although Jason said the Red Cross shattered its goals. Reader’s Choice winners Sharla Meisenheimer and Greg West were fined for not mentioning AMBUCS.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Yours Truly

Shawn Teichmann

$10 Ward Davis (Editor!) forgot

so goes to $15 next week

FUTURE MEETINGS

September 10: We will meet at the ice cream booth

September 17: Randy Henderson will host Judy Seltzer from the Reno County Health Department

September 24: Scott Horton program manager

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 Henderson successfully (finally) introduced Steve Lehman and Rose Alderson of Reno Valley After School Program.

TUIT REPORT

A fairly uneventful week for Manuel Bruch and the Tuit. While digging a pond, no one

stopped by to help so Manuel paid his $ and gave it to Rod Fry. Good luck Rod!

PROGRAM:

Steve Lehman and Rose Alderson helped us become aware of what it takes to run a nationally recognized After School Program. The Reno Valley After School Program for middle school aged children is one of four to receive a national grant. They are creating parent and community awareness through many after school activities. In their 3 years of this program, they have 100% teacher participation and 92% student involvement. Sounds like they are creating a very positive environment for middle schoolers.

Club Announcements

Second reading for the following requests: Board recommends approving all of these.

Bryan Carlton Request: Interfaith housing is remodeling Bryan’s house to accommodate his wheel chair. They need $43,000. Committee recommends $1,000. Don Grossardt challenged the club to match an extra $250. Dan Power jumped on that challenge! Way to go!

Jessica Humphrey request: She is blind and deaf due to a degenerative form of Muscular Dystrophy. She needs software to help her communicate. This request came through TECH. Committee recommends $500.

TECH wish list: TECHs wish list is for computer lab hardware and software totaling $5,807. Committee recommends $2,500.

Other Business:

Budget: AMBUCS Budget for this year has been approved.

Ice Cream Booth: Brad Thompson told us that after a hard evenings work the ice cream booth is ADA accessible. This Monday he needs muscle to move the freezers.

Jennifer Shingleton Request: 16 month old son, Skylar, born with webbed fingers and toes needs several surgeries in Kansas City. She is requesting funds for travel expenses and lost wages. Committee recommends $500.

Scholarship requests: Sarah Johnson and Heather Hice both have received national scholarships. Committee recommends a $500 local scholarship for both.

District Amtyke Trailer: Doug Foss reported that the district clubs would like to combine forces to purchase a Mobile Demonstration Site trailer. The trailer cost is about $2,900 and each club would be asked to contribute an equal amount.

AMBUCS Regional Convention: Doug Foss and Don Grossardt talked about events for the upcoming regional convention Sept. 24-25 at Salina. They will provide a session for $20 about educating people on Amtrykes. Also discussed was manning a booth to sell t-shirts with the Salina chapter.

FINES

Paul Brown pinch hit for Bob Bush while his sidekick Steve Harmon manned the pot. Paul started by announcing that since Greg West can’t putt, fines could be double. Things quickly went downhill. First fine to Randy Henderson for the magazine picture. Then Lori Hopp pointed out something behind Paul and was fined. Nancy Ditges got in trouble about being topless in the paper. I tried to find out more but that issue was sold out. Vicki Fultz was fined ironically for trying to buy friends by not sitting at the head table. Plus Brad Thompson lost some of his Vegas profits. Late fees for Duke Wiggins, Rick Mitchell, Kevin McCarthy, and Tom Hymer. Several tables were fined for not studying their vocabulary lessons.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Rod Fry

No Winner

FUTURE MEETINGS

September 3: Keith Schroeder will host guest speaker from RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program)

September 10: We will meet at the ice cream booth

September 17: Randy Henderson will host Judy Seltzer from the Reno County Health Department

September 24: Scott Horton program manager

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.