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GUESTS

Greg Conrad with 2006 U.S. Sr. Open, a guest of Bob Bush

Debbie Adams with Disability Supports

TUIT REPORT

Larry Sloan said the Tuit had a very lonely week. No one stopped by or called to inquire.

Larry passed the Tuit on to Kent Harris

PROGRAM:

Bob Bush Introduced Greg Conrad with the 2006 US Senior Open. Greg has worked for sports franchises in Denver and Oakland. Most notably, the International golf tournament in Colorado.

Club Announcements

Ice Cream Booth: June 19-24, 2004. Great North American RV Rally. Volunteer! We desperately need your help! Parking please enter at the 20th & Poplar entrance and park near that corner of the grounds

AMBUCS Annual Golf Tournament: AMBUCS Annual Golf Tournament is coming up Friday, Aug 6.

Scholarships: Congratulations to Heather Heis and Sara Johnston for receiving Ambucs Scholarships.

Social Committee Meeting:Friday, June 22, 5:00 pm at Carl’s Bar

FINES COLLECTED

Vicki Fultz was fined $1 for hiding the gavel. Duke Wiggins for not performing his duty of running the cash to Don. Vicki for letting her phone ring twice last week. Steve Harmon for snubbing Jim Kicklighter at the Paint Store. Jeff Brewer for his drunken monkey incident at Burger King and a local liquor store billboard. Sheriff Randy Henderson was nice enough to mention Ambucs in his publicity campaign ad for reelection. Bush gave the Sheriff a dollar for the mention. Keith Schroeder said he did not have enough room to mention Ambucs in his small ad. Several folks missing from the Publicity Committee meeting including Greg West, Amy Craig, Jo Ann Williams and Paul Brown. Jessica Sadowsky, Amy Craig and David Ross for being late. Something about Dr Tony , the Fox Theater and the big farmers wife wearing a velvet dress.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Mystery Winner

(I.D. unknown at “press” time)

$33.00

Scott Horton

Missed his chance @ $10.00

$15.00 next week

FUTURE MEETINGS

June 25: Lori Hopp will host Tim Newman of Reno County Medial Reserve Corp.

July 2: Randy Henderson is Program Manager . . . . . . . . Program T.B.A.

July 9: Keith Schroeder is Program Manager . . . . . . . . . . Program T.B.A.

July 16: Jim Kicklighter is Program Manager . . . . . . . . . . Program T.B.A.

July 23: Scott (Horton?) is Program Manager . . . . . . . . . . Program T.B.A.

July 30: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Town Club closed.

Remember, Big Hats, July 30 is a Fifth Friday. You are responsible for our meeting place and program.

August 6: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Town Club closed.

August 6 is the date of the Annual Hutch AMBUCS Golf Tournament at The Highlands. Get your clubs polished and a new supply of golf balls. Who knows what you might win?!

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

Scott Patusik with Sonoco, a guest of Jim Kicklighter

Judy Calhoun with Camp Hope, a guest of Jack Mace

Sara Johnston, student at Newman University, a guest of Jo Ann Williams

TUIT REPORT

Shawn Teichmann treated the Tuit to a well deserved vacation at Disneyland. Naturally, Shawn ran the Tuit through the service bay

at Conklin in preparation for the long journey. They gave it a one wheel alignment and balance. Finally back from vacation, they saw

Joel Cash who neglected to ask. Dennis Reiser did, however, Duke Wiggins, Fred Conner and others did not ask at church.

They saw Jack Mace at Kwik Shop. Jay Pitzer kind of remembered, he finally asked half way through his conversation with Shawn.

They saw Duke walking at the mall. Fred came through Conklin. Shawn stated that we had no idea how hard it was to go through

security at the airports with the Tuit. Actually, Dan Power laughed and said, yes some of us do. Finally, after traveling all that way,

the Tuit met up with Eric Steinle for a picture. It may have been the lighting, but honestly, Eric reminded me of the Disney character Goofey.

Larry Sloan with those hansom tanned legs received the Tuit his week.

PROGRAM:

Pat Fallon introduced Sara Johnston, a recipient of local and national Ambucs scholarships and student at Newman University. Sara is in the Occupational Therapy program at Newman and is preparing for field work at Childrens Mercy and Research hospitals in Kansas City and Oregon.

She gave an overview on occupational therapy(OT). A majority of OT recipients are recovering from repetitive motion injuries or strokes. OT differs from Physical therapy in that PT gets you mobile and OT works on completing constructive tasks.

Club Announcements

Ice Cream Booth:June 19-24, 2004. Great North American RV Rally. Volunteer! Parking please enter at the 20th & Poplar entrance and park near that corner of the grounds.

AMBUCS Annual Golf Tournament: AMBUCS Annual Golf Tournament is coming up Friday, Aug 6.

Special Announcements: Judy Calhoun with Camp Hope was presented a check for $2,500 for the annual camp for children with cancer. Nearly 75 children will attend the third week of June.

Publicity Committee Meeting:Friday, June 18, 2004 6:15am at the Town Club

FINES COLLECTED

Vicki Fultz and Eric Steinle were fined for not wearing their badges. Eric was wearing his pink badge from the banquet, that did not satisfy Bush. Vicki tried to place the fines toilet lid cover on Bushs seat (that did not come out right). Bush declined. Larry Sloan was fined for missing the board meeting. Jeff Frizzell was fined for being late to the Board Meeting. Randall Haltom was late. Brad Thompson was fined for not training the current Sgt. Jason Jones, Paul Brown, Doug Foss and Bob Norris were all fined for wearing yellow shirts, Bush was clearly the first one to call yellow shirts for the day. Eric was fined for placing last in the Little River race. After Eric was tapped for fine money, a picture of him at the Installation banquet was offered for sale. He could not pay, so David Ross bailed him out. Bad idea. They pounced on David, but he did not have more fine money. Bush will be by to see you next week.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Bob Norris

$24

Bob Bacon

Missed his chance @ $5

$10 next week

FUTURE MEETINGS

June 18: Bob Bush will host Greg Conrad, Championship Director of the 2006 US Senior Open

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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

Don Grossardt brought his son along, we will call him junior.

TUIT REPORT

Where O’ Where has the Tuit gone.

Shawn Teichmann must be playing one of those car salesman tricks

where you have to quit lapping the sales lot and approach him in person.

PROGRAM:

Pat Fallon introduced Rob Mackey of the United Way of Reno County. The United Way of Reno County helps 31 charities locally. Rob proudly stated that less than 1% of funds raised are sent the national United Way. Locally, 87% of funds raised go to charities with 13% to overhead. The annual fund raising kickoff will be held Sept. 1 at the newly renovated Grand Prairie Hotel (formerly the Ramada).

Club Announcements

Ice Cream Booth: June 19-24, 2004. Great North American RV Rally. Volunteer!

Board Meeting: Friday, June 11, 2004 6:15am at the Town Club

Welcome: New board members Vicki Fultz, – President; Jo Ann Williams, – 1st Vice President; Scott Saylor, – 2nd Vice President; Don Grossardt, – Treasurer; Ward Davis, Secretary; and Bob Bush – Sgt. at Arms.

Publicity Committee Meeting:Friday, June 18, 2004 6:15am at the Town Club

FINES COLLECTED

Thank you to Brad and all of his sidekicks for their lighthearted and occasionally nearly offensive antics on Friday mornings. After the new Sgt. Bush introduced himself, he laid down the law. Any IOU will be met with shark interest, double the next week. Another good thing to remember, neutral colors and dont call undo attention to yourself.

First the gavel was sold to Vicki for the premium of five dollars. Tony Powers bought a quarter of his badge back after dropping it. Late attenders included Duke Wiggins, Amy Craig, John Knipp and Jim Remar. Bush piped off something to the affect of Remar, just because you are so tall, dont think you can get away with it. Steve Harmon was fined for wearing a Stuckey Lumber jacket. Steve the store is closed and the building was torn down, let it go, let it go. Dan Power (who paid the EJ gang) was fined for butchering the spelling of Ambucs in his business literature. Its AMBUCS, not SIPC. Darren Wicks was fined for exclaiming we want Brad back. Brenda Janda was fined for not coming since 1996. Our resident Chamber Ambassadors where fined for a lousy job of recruiting Ambuc members .

Jason Jones bought an advertising tax for the promotion of pet CPR classes.

Installation Banquet

Lots of toilet paper, some alcohol, bathroom noises, silly string, some crme pies and several offensive remarks made for great evening at the Installation Banquet. Thanks to Jeff Frizzell and all of his gang for a fun evening.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Pat Fallon

(Donated his 1/2 to the United Way!)

Vern Powers claimed he seldom receives his newsletters

in the mail and does not use those new fangled computer things.

Out of respect or pitty, the club allowed him to collect,

if he donated his winnings to the United Way

FUTURE MEETINGS

June 11: JoAnn Wiliams will host Sarah Johnston, Occupational Therapy Schlorship Receipient

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If you have ideas for programs you would like to see, please contact

Lori Hopp … e-mail >> lhopp@good-sam.com or phone her at 663-1189.

GUESTS

Rick Snyder, Certified Laboratories-guest of Eric Steinle.

Mike Preston, Midwest Superstore-guest of Jack Mace.

G.A. Carr, Webb Chiropractic-guest of Bob Norris.

John Paul Jones, Alex, Nick-guests of Jason Jones (Do they call him Sparky?).

Mattie Bieberle and Nancy Conard-guests of Steve-O Conard.

TUIT REPORT

If you havent seen Shawn Teichmann, hell probably be paying too much! Shawn,

WHY PAY MORE? Bring the Tuit back from its 2-week hiatus!

PROGRAM:

Larry Sloan introduced Glenn Jacobson of Thyssenng Construction/Canada. They are currently building the shaft for the Hutchinson Salt Museum and Underground Vaults & Storage near Ave. G and Airport Road. When completed, the shaft will be 12 feet in diameter and 650 feet deep. The shaft is lined with concrete one to two feet thick; and will take approximately a year to construct.

Blasting is the means used for removal of the soil and rock in the path of the shaft. According to Glenn, the largest shaft built by his company was 30 feet in diameter and took 2 years to complete for a gold mining company.

(Did an AMBUC really ask this question:

Do you bring the men out of the shaft when you blast?)

Club Announcements

Ice Cream Booth: June 19-24, 2004.

Great North American RV Rally.

Volunteer!

SPECIAL OLYMPICS: June 5-6, 2004. Volunteers are needed as presenters at the events. Two to four presenters are used every two hours.

If you can help, call Doug Foss at 669-6430.

INSTALLATION BANQUET: Friday, June 4, 2004

V.F.W. Meeting Hall, 4th & Van Buren.

6:00 P.M.-Social Hour. 7:00 P.M.-Dinner.

JOB WELL DONE! The club wishes to thank the officers and committee chairpersons for their service in the 2003-04 year. Our success is due to the following leaders:

Eric Steinle-President. Vicki Fultz-1st Vice President. Jo Ann Williams-2nd Vice President and Program Chairperson. Scott Saylor-Secretary. Don Grossardt-Treasurer. Brad Thompson-Sgt. at Arms. Stan Macgirvin-Big Hat President and Ice Cream Booth Chairman. Cheryl Goodell-Community Service Chairperson. Greg West-Membership Chairman. Steve Conard-Publicity Chairman. Jeff Frizzell-Social Chairman. Bob Bush-Special Projects Chairman.

The club also wishes to thank each and every member for their attendance and support of the fundraising projects that benefit those who are always on our hearts and minds.

FINES REPORTED

Publisher’s note

Again there is no fines report, but we wanted to remind you of the results of our out-going Sergent at Arms’ surprise regarding those who wore AMBUC pins at the Friday, May 28 meeting. Brad asked for a show of hands of all who were wearing pins. He counted FIFTY AMBUCS who were wearing pins and donated ONE DOLLAR for each one he counted.

Good show, Brad!

50/50 Pot Winner

Dean Brigman – $41

(With donated back to the club!)

Newsletter Winner

Unfortunately, Jim Remars newsletter

was lost in space. ($10 next meeting.)

FUTURE MEETINGS

June 4: Program Manager Pat Fallon will host

Rob Mackey of The United Way as our program speaker.

June 11: Jo Ann Williams will host

Sarah Johnston, Occupational Therapy Schlorship Receipient.

If you have ideas for programs you would like to see, please contact

JoAnn Williams … e-mail – joann@techinc.org or phone – 663-2216.

GUESTS

None. (Ahem. Need we remind the AMBUCS that this is Spring Roundup?).

TUIT REPORT

Contrary to the report in last weeks newsletter, Monte McConnaughy did not possess the Tuit. It was Stan Macgirvin

who held the circular wonder. (Stan admits he did feel younger and could finally face himself in the mirror!) Stan

welcomed one of our newest members, Shawn Teichmann, by blessing him with the Tuit. Shawn will be standing

on the corner of 11th & K-61 proudly displaying it! (The Tuit, that is.)

PROGRAM:

Prior to the infamous drawings below, Jo Ann Williams was to introduce our speaker, Jay Smith of the Reno County Museum. However, Mr. Smith was apparently lost in the archives and will be appearing at a later date. Our valued President, Eric Steinle, leaped, or perhaps leapt, to the rescue by introducing multiple AMBUCS OF THE DAY. The honored members were Shawn Teichmann, Kent Harris, Chuck Peterson, Kevin McCarthy, Al Strecker and Preston Clark. If you wish to know more about them, just sit at their table next meeting.

Club Announcements

Ice Cream Booth: June 19-24, 2004. Great North American RV Rally. The sign-up sheet is being circulated for workers for this event. Please volunteer for two shifts so that we have sufficient staff. (This will be much slower paced compared to the volume of customers at the Kansas State Fair. New members are encouraged to come learn the techniques of waffle cone making and ice cream dipping while the training opportunity exists. You will need to develop these skills now for use in September.)

T-SHIRT BOOTH: Little River Suicide Hill Trail Run, Saturday, May 29, 2004. Our thanks to Don Grossardt, Jessica Sadowsky, Doug Foss and Jeff Frizzell for their commitment to operate the T-shirt booth at this event. They will be preparing T-shirts in advance on Friday evening and handling sales throughout Saturday morning. Proceeds benefit children who are counting on us.

MEMBERSHIP CONTEST: Our next meeting is the last opportunity to bring a guest or new member for the contest. Points will be totaled; and the team leaders will be appropriately punished. Our thanks to Greg West for leading the club to Blue Chip status. If you check the awards on our banners, you can see that it has been a number of years since that has been achieved.

INSTALLATION BANQUET: Friday, June 4, 2004 – V.F.W. Meeting Hall, 4th & Van Buren. There is still time to reserve your places for the banquet. A sign-up sheet is being circulated at the meetings and reservations may be made with Jeff Frizzell at 665-5551(Ext. 312) or by e-mail at JEFFFRIZZELL@KANOX.COM. Miss Vicki and her fledgling crew will be swearing allegiance to the AMBUCS masses after the dinner provided at the clubs expense. Drinks are at the expense of the members. Social hour-6:00 P.M. Dinner approximately-7:00 P.M.

DONATIONS APPROVED: The membership approved a $600.00 donation to TECH for the purchase of a computer and the donation of an AMTRYKE at the National Convention to the Denver Childrens Hospital. Our time and effort allows these donations to be made.

FINES REPORTED ?????

Publisher’s note

We are unable to publish fines for this week since we received no report. However, remember that Sgt. Brad has promised something special for Friday, May 28 if everyone is wearing an AMBUCS pin. We are anxious to see what a surprise he has in store so everyone, please, please wear your pins.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Jay Pitzer

$33.00

Jay Pitzer – $5.00. (If you believe

that you are detecting a pattern here, you are;

consecutive lousy drawings by our future 1st

Vice-President, Jo Ann Williams.)

FUTURE MEETINGS

May 28: Larry Sloan will introduce a representative of Glenn Jacobson-Thyssenng

Construction/Canada who is currently building the new shaft for the Underground Salt Museum.

June 4: Pat Fallon is Program Manager. ………………. Program T.B.A.

June 11: Keith Schroeder is Program Manager. …….. Program T.B.A.

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If you have ideas for programs you would like to see, please contact

JoAnn Williams … e-mail – joann@techinc.org or phone – 663-2216.

GUESTS

Debbie Adams, by Maxine Rossiter. Jill Foss, by Doug Foss. (He probably counted this as a date!)

TUIT REPORT

Scott Saylor returned with the sombrero-laden TUIT after three long weeks.

Since the TUIT was fully rested, it was promptly delivered to Monte McConnaughy.

PROGRAM:

This weeks Program Manager, Jim Remar, introduced Pamela Gould and Joel Haag of the Kansas Kids Museum. The facility is located at the Hutchinson Mall in the former Mall 4 theatres. Children are given an opportunity to experience the exhibits in an interactive learning environment. Phase I of the museum features the rock collection donated by former Arlington farmer, Henry Westfahl. Future exhibits will include Pebbleville a child-size city with businesses, medical facilities and a home; and a mine-maze which will provide an above ground opportunity to experience the workings of the mines below. The museum is open to the public on Saturdays from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and on Sundays from 1:00 P.M to 5:00 P.M. Admission is an astounding $1.00.

Club Announcements

Ice Cream Booth: June 19-24, 2004. Great North American RV Rally. We will open the booth during the above dates to serve the RVers. The manpower to staff the booth and the expected customers will be substantially less than Fair time. We do need everyones assistance, but the likelihood is that only one 4-hour shift will be necessary. Hours of service will be from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Remember, your donated time puts needful children on AMTRYKES and therapists through college. Volunteer with pride!

T-SHIRT BOOTH:SATURDAY- May 29, 2004 – Little River Run. If you can assist with this activity, please contact Don Grossardt at 665-6463.

INSTALLATION BANQUET: Friday, June 4, 2004 – V.F.W. Meeting Hall, 4th & Van Buren. A sign-up sheet will be circulated at the next meeting for those who will be attending the banquet. (Hopefully, that will be everyone, since the meal is FREE!) You may also make reservations for yourself and/or your significant other with Jeff Frizzell at 665-5551(Ext.312) or by e-mail at JEFFFRIZELL@KANOX.COM.

FIRST READINGS:The Board approved a $600.00 donation to TECH for the purchase of a new computer. The Board also approved the donation of an AMTRYKE at the AMBUC National Convention in Breckenridge, Colo. A goal of 20 donated AMTRYKES to the Denver Childrens Hospital has been established by the National Office. The club will vote to approve these proposals at the next meeting.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Doug Foss-$30.00. (We buy his wife

breakfast; and he walks away with OUR money.

Have you no shame sir, have you no shame!)

Steve Conrad was the name drawn,

but Steve Conard claimed the $20.00 prize.

($5.00 next meeting.)

FUTURE MEETINGS

May 21: JoAnn Williams will host Jay Smith from the Reno County Museum.

May 28: Larry Sloan will host a program with Glenn Jacobson-Thyssen

ng Construction/Canada on the new shaft construction for Salt Museum.

June 4: Pat Fallon is Program Manager. ………………. Program T.B.A.

June 11: Keith Schroeder is Program Manager. …….. Program T.B.A.

If you have ideas for programs you would like to see, please contact

JoAnn Williams … e-mail – joann@techinc.org or phone – 663-2216.

GUESTS

Steve Patterson, by Bob Bush. Max Gardner and Joe Corwin by Randy Henderson.

Rick and Julie Newton by Nancy Ditges. Nathan Stanton, son of Tom Stanton.

TUIT REPORT

The Tuit is apparently still vacationing with Scott Saylor on the Mexican Riviera.

After this much time, the Tuit should be appropriately bronzed.

PROGRAM:

Randy Henderson introduced the members of the Midwest Life Team Helicopter Crew, Clay Cox and Jason Brewer. Clay is a flight paramedic with 7 years of experience. Jason is a pilot with extensive military and civil flight history. The helicopter service is based in Hutchinson and operates primarily within a 100-mile radius. Emergency medical services are provided quickly due to the 5 minute lift-off time and the 120 M.P.H. capabilities of the aircraft. Patients are delivered to the closest appropriate facility. Flights occur 24/7 and in all weather except for freezing rain, lightning and hail. To assist with nighttime flights, landing lights have been deployed with EMS units throughout Reno County.

Sheriff Henderson wishes to add his thanks to the Midwest Life Team for their assistance to law enforcement at no charge. Which is no small matter since a helicopter base is a 1.5 million dollar investment!

Club Announcements

SPRING TRAINING: Woodward, OK. Our thanks to Bob Bush for donating a Budweiser sign which sold for $130.00 at the Big Hat Auction. (There would have been two signs, but Doug Foss broke the other one.)

INSTALLATION BANQUET: Friday, June 4, 2004 at the V.F.W. Meeting Hall. Come see the historic event! For the first time, the Hutchinson chapter of AMBUCS will have a female president! Celebrate the year of Woman On Top! Orrrrr, you could heed the call of FREE FOOD! Yes, FREE FOOD! Dinner will be provided by the club. Drinks are at your expense. The social hour begins at 6:00 P.M. Dinner will be served at approximately 7:00 P.M. The V.F.W. meeting hall is at 4th & Van Buren. Please make reservations for yourself and/or your significant other with Jeff Frizzell at 665-5551(Ext. 312) or by email at JEFFFRIZELL@KANOX.COM.

NEW MEMBERS: Please welcome our newest members Kevin McCarthy, sponsored by Jay Pitzer and Shawn Teichmann, sponsored by Fast Freddie Conner. Fred also received an additional star for his Big Hat (No. 15).

MEMBERSHIP CONTEST: Membership chairman, Greg West, reported that Fultzs Fury was leading Steinles Stampede in points despite lagging behind in new members. ( If Fultzs Fury were to prevail on that basis, then the rules of this contest have the scent of meadow muffins!) Greg West further reported that we have met our Blue Chip goal for the year; but please continue to invite guests.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Duke Wiggin – $24

None. (It would have been John Knipp, if he had been present.)

$20 next meeting, if you have your newsletter.

FUTURE MEETINGS

May 14

Program Manager Jim Remar will host Barbara Rhodes,

Director of Hutchinson’s Children’s Museum.

May 21: Gary Poulton is Program Manager. ………….. Program T.B.A.

May 28: Larry Sloan is Program Manager. ……………. Program T.B.A.

June 4: Pat Fallon is Program Manager. ………………. Program T.B.A.

June 11: Keith Schroeder is Program Manager. …….. Program T.B.A.

June 18: Doug Foss is Program Manager. …………….. Program T.B.A.

June 25: Brenda Janda is Program Manager. ……….. Program T.B.A.

July 2: Jo Ann Williams is Program Manager. ……….. Program T.B.A.

July 9: Scott Horton is Program Manager. …………….. Program T.B.A.

If you have ideas for programs you would like to see, please contact

JoAnn Williams … e-mail – joann@techinc.org or phone – 663-2216.

GUESTS

Shawn Teichmann, rumored to be a new member, but not sworn at yet.

TUIT REPORT

Having been sent to the cleaners, apparently there was a stain that wouldnt come out without a longer soaking.Be sure and ask

Scott Saylor how the process is coming along.

PROGRAM:

Our own computer expert Joel Cash spoke on Spyware, dealing with what it is, how you get it, how you get rid of it, and how you prevent getting it. The main purpose of Spyware is to gather information from you about your computer usage, without your active consent. The most prevalent method of getting Spyware is through downloading software. It piggy backs into your system as you install the software. In the biz, it is called a Drive by Download. Search Bars often come with Adware, MP3 downloads and peer-to-peer sharing are common paths, and a key-stroke monitor can be used to gain passwords or financial information.

All of this falls into a borderline criminal activity by hackers. The government is trying to get involved in preventing deceptive practices. There are several programs available to find, remove, and prevent Spyware. One popular program is Spybot Search & Destroy, which is free, with the author asking for donations to continue keeping it up to date. Another program that is a good follow-up to Spybot is Adaware. Links to these and others can be found at Spywareinfo.com.

Some hints for prevention include avoiding file sharing software, avoid Internet Explorer Tool Bar additions, and avoid email attachments that you are not expecting. In case you think this is just a minor nuisance, one industry expert reports there are 1000 new spyware programs showing up, PER DAY.

Club Announcements

Ice Cream Booth: June 19 24 we will be operating a scaled down crew in the Ice Cream Booth for the RV Convention that is coming to town. Assuming the State Fair can work out the details, we will be open from 10 to 6 each day, and we will need 2-3 people per shift. Details to follow.

Installation Banquet:June 4 Lots of Entertainment Ambucs Dignitaries Lots of Fun Details To Be Announced Dont Miss It

Committee Preference Sheets: Vicki Fultz Vicki Fultz wants your name on a Committee Preference Sheet, and she will do almost anything to get it. If you dont turn one in, she will have to fill one out for you. Assuming you have a preference as to which committee you help out, maybe you ought to turn one in. Otherwise, you could be assigned to being the key keeper for the president (this job also requires paying the fines when she loses them)

Membership:Keep the guests and new members a coming. There are people that need our help, and we need more people to help meet those needs.

FINES COLLECTED

Spend a Penny with Brad Thompson If there are any Brits reading this, explain it to the rest. Otherwise, just remember Brads Motto Theres nothing like a good B.M. Being a Big Hat Breakfast, there were a few that paid to leave their Big Hat at home, including Paul Brown, Terry Brigman, Steve Conard, Rod Fry, Eric Steinle, Tony Powers, and even the head wiper Jeff Brewer. JoAnn Williams paid to not have to wear her Big Hat (avoiding the dreaded Hat Hair). Actually, JoAnn would have paid, but didnt have any money, which led to the discovery that she doesnt have any of the stuff a Big Hat is supposed to be filled with. Eric Steinle was pounded for being late, for having his picture in a local rag, and for not bringing a guest during Spring Roundup. Apparently being an attorney, and therefore having NO friends, was not an acceptable excuse. Doug Foss got hit for bad short and/or bald jokes. Dwight Ferguson got hit for bashing the Sergeant, and no one came to his defense. Is this bashing? Remember, he is the one walking around making up crap, just to fill his toilet. Denise was hit for missing one meeting. Nancy Ditges was hit for almost being late, and for missing several meetings. Illness is no excuse, according to the Tidy Bowl Man. Vicki Fultz paid a fine in advance, since Brad thinks there soon wont be any money left now that she has a two-year old in the house. Her comment that Brad was not as dumb as he looked got her another fine. Keith Schroeder paid for having his name in the paper so often, Steve Harmon paid for his wifes Easter People, outgoing Big Hat President Stan MacGirvin paid to get out of office, or for his 35th Birthday, Jay Pitzer was feeling left out and got hit for talking, and Sheriff Henderson was accused of being late. Since he wasnt, he was fined for abandoning Brad on the golf course, leaving him stuck with Jay for the remainder of the round. Vicki cheered when she thought the time on the toilet was over, and paid again.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Al Strecker grabbed the $33 and ran for the door.

Eric Steinlesays $10 isnt even worth picking up

off the ground. Probably has a Gas Company for a

client. Either way, he didnt have his newsletter,

so $15 next week.

FUTURE MEETINGS

May 7 ….. Program Manager Randy Henderson will host the Midwest Life Team, Hutchinson Hospital’s helicopter unit.

May 14 ……. Program Manager Jim Remar will host Barbara Rhodes, Director of Hutchinson’s Children’s Museum.

May 21: Gary Poulton is Program Manager. ………….. Program T.B.A.

May 28: Larry Sloan is Program Manager. ……………. Program T.B.A.

June 4: Pat Fallon is Program Manager. ………………. Program T.B.A.

June 11: Keith Schroeder is Program Manager. …….. Program T.B.A.

June 18: Doug Foss is Program Manager. …………….. Program T.B.A.

June 25: Brenda Janda is Program Manager. ……….. Program T.B.A.

July 2: Jo Ann Williams is Program Manager. ……….. Program T.B.A.

July 9: Scott Horton is Program Manager. …………….. Program T.B.A.

Request for Program Managers: Please arrange your program as early as possible. Then notify

JoAnn Williams e a r l y so that your guest may be published at least two weeks or more in advance.

Let’s eliminate those “Program T.B.A.” notices and let our members know what to expect.

If you have ideas for programs you would like to see, please contact

JoAnn Williams … e-mail – joann@techinc.org or phone – 663-2216.

GUESTS

Del Metcalf, Kevin McCarthy, Shawn Teichmann, Michelle & Jacob Dick.

Membership Vicki Fultz, acting as a stand in for Eric Steinle, swore at new member Kent Harris.

Probably shouldnt plan on getting away with reading the oath for too much longer, Vicki Fultz.

Shawn Teichmann got mugged for his second visit, as did Kevin McCarthy.

TUIT REPORT

Sharla Meisenheimer apparently never got the memo about having to pay a dollar for getting rid of the tuit. After attempting to nail Doug Foss, Jason Jones, and John Knipp, she borrowed a dollar from Vicki Fultz and sent the tuit to the cleaners. Be sure to check with Scott Saylor as to its condition and well being.

PROGRAM:

Darren Wicks introduced our own Chuck Peterson, of Peterson Predictive. Chuck uses Infrared Thermal Imaging to do non-intrusive inspections. He can inspect electrical motors, controllers, panels, poles, lines, and is even branching out to inspecting dogs before they go to a breeders auction. The camera can sense temperature changes from up to 300 feet away.

The cameras were huge when first developed, but were then refined and perfected by NASA. The current state of the art is slightly larger than a small hand held camcorder. Chuck says they are on sale this week for only $36,000 per unit. The uses for this camera are only limited by our own imaginations.

He is now providing energy conservation inspections, checking for heat loss in insulated buildings and homes. He can check for water leaks in roofs and walls, and provide information regarding damage inside a structure before tearing out walls or ceilings. Home inspections are priced on a per job basis, but there is a two hour minimum at $100 per hour.

Club Announcements

Next Meeting, April 30

Big Hat President

Stan McGirvin (a.k.a. Marvin)

will introduce our own Joel Cash of

Network Management Group, Inc.

Joel will update us on office

technology and “spyware.”

Brian Carlton: Jeff Brewer asked that we all remember to pray for Brian Carlton, the young man injured in the bike accident on the bike trail. After a lengthy hospital stay, he will be in a rehabilitation hospital in Lincoln, NE. There will probably be numerous opportunities for our club to assist Brian and his family as he transitions to a life with limited mobility.

Installation Banquet:June 4 Lots of Entertainment Ambucs Dignitaries Lots of Fun Details To Be Announced Dont Miss It

Committee Preference Sheets: Vicki Fultz wants your name on a Committee Preference Sheet, and she will do almost anything to get it. If you dont turn one in, she may even fill one out for you. Assuming you have a preference as to which committee you help out, maybe you ought to turn one in. Otherwise, you could be assigned to being the key keeper for the president (this job also requires paying the fines when she loses them).

Big Hat Breakfast: By the time you read this, you probably missed the Big Hat Breakfast on Tuesday morning. Call Stan MacGirvin for details, or call Doug Foss and see how last weeks meeting went.

FINES COLLECTED

The Toilet Times Apparently Brad Thompson forgot to bring enough reading material for this weeks trip to the pot. Keith Schroeder was hit for being late, and his table mates were chastised for not greeting him in a loud attention-getting manner. Bob Bush paid for bragging about his golf game, and Rod Fry got fined for either day dreaming or actually paying attention to Bob and his gold yarns. Naturally, Vicki Fultz lost her keys again, and Brad Thompson attempted to extort some of her big winnings from last week. Brad has been around enough women to know better than to think that money would have lasted a week. The key auction was short and not very entertaining, since we all knew we would have many more opportunities to buy Vickis keys, every Friday. Good thing we have RCAT, in case you need to get somewhere without them keys.

On a much brighter note, Sharla Meisenheimer passed out Its A Girl cigars, since Friday was Adoption Day for Alisa Fultz. Congratulations Vicki, and good luck.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Bill Long will be able to go shirt shopping

at Wal-Mart with the $25.00 he won.

Randall Haltom chose not to bring his

newsletter, claiming $5.00 wasnt worth it.

$10 next time.

FUTURE MEETINGS

May 7 ….. Program Manager Randy Henderson will host the Midwest Life Team, Hutchinson Hospital’s helicopter unit.

May 14 ……. Program Manager Jim Remar will host Barbara Rhodes

Director of Hutchinson’s Children’s Museum.

May 21: Gary Poulton is Program Manager. ………….. Program T.B.A.

May 28: Larry Sloan is Program Manager. ……………. Program T.B.A.

June 4: Pat Fallon is Program Manager. ………………. Program T.B.A.

June 11: Keith Schroeder is Program Manager. …….. Program T.B.A.

June 18: Doug Foss is Program Manager. ……………… Program T.B.A.

June 25: Brenda Janda is Program Manager. ………… Program T.B.A.

July 2: Jo Ann Williams is Program Manager. ………… Program T.B.A.

July 9: Scott Horton is Program Manager. ……………… Program T.B.A.

Request for Program Managers: Please arrange your program as early as possible. Then

notify JoAnn Williams e a r l y so that your guest may be published at least two weeks or more in advance.

Let’s eliminate those “Program T.B.A.” notices and let our members know what to expect.

If you have ideas for programs you would like to see, please contact

JoAnn Williams … e-mail – joann@techinc.org or phone – 663-2216.

GUESTS

World Famous Race Car Driver Travis West, Kent Harris, Paul Maldonado, and Shawn Teichmann.

TUIT REPORT

Bob Bush had a lovely week with the tuit, even managing to nail the Sarge himself. Besides Brad Thompson, others donating to the cause included Sharla Meisenheimer, Bill Long, Don Grossardt, Jeff Brewer, Debbie Cowl, Eric Steinle, Scott Horton, Greg West, and Randy Henderson. After carefully surveying the room, Bob passed the tuit on to Sharla Meisenheimer, for perturbing him.

PROGRAM:

Debbie Cowl introduced Gene Schmidt, President of Hutchinson Hospital. After opening with a good joke about Eric Steinle and his moral dilemma, Gene went on to relate it to Health Care in this country, since we are faced with deciding who gets Health Care, and how much do they get. Our Health Care System and the people providing the Health Care can do far more for each individual than we can afford. Where do you draw the line? How do you decide where to draw the line? As we conquer acute illness, we live longer, and are now dying of chronic illness.

During Genes 18 years at Hutchinson Hospital and its parent Health Care Inc., it has grown from employing 700 to 1450. The average wage is 17.75 per hour, and a nurse starts at 47K per year. The hospital now teams with Hutch Community College to help nursing assistants continue working while attending school to complete nursing degrees. Of the first 20 participants in this program, only 10 were able to complete their LPN degree. However, that added 10 new nurses to the staff, and doubled their salary. Some of those have continued on to receive their RN Degree.

Club Announcements

Installation Banquet: Jeff Frizell announced the Installation Banquet will be Friday June 4, with enough fun for everyone. Details to follow, pending Vicki Fultzs sharing of the wealth from her newsletter winnings.

Election: Greg West wants you to vote for him, at the Highlands, although he failed to mention what office in particular he was running for.

Second Reading: Amtryke for Jacob Dick. Amtryke for Kaleb Walender from Independence, MO, through Childrens Mercy Hospital in K.C., off of the National Wish List. Donation of $250 to Reno County Special Olympics, bringing our total donation for the year to $750, matching last year.

FINES COLLECTED

Potty Talk Brad Thompson was back to his usual antics, nailing everybody, and some people twice.

Amy Craig apparently posed for a revealing picture, (not taken by this fotographer), and in spite of threatening to hurt Brad, she still paid 5 bucks to keep it off the internet.

Several were fined for being late, some who might not have actually been. However, Brad didnt know who to believe, and got them all, including she who tried to vouch for others, JoAnn Williams. Those accused of being late included Cheryl Goodell, Cliff Miller, Dean Brigman, Scott Horton, John Knipp, Bob Bush, and Jason Jones. About this time,

Brad turned around, and said something most of the room could not hear. Maybe he should take up politics, learning to talk out of both sides.

Modifying his AMBUCS Invitation Card Check, he now says it better not be a worn card, indicating you are actually handing them out on a regular basis. Many attempted to hide the wallet marks, but most paid.

Our session in the bathroom ended with the Sheriff auctioning off the keys to the newly-elected Presidents Limo. No word on what she was willing to pay for them. She may have to resort to carrying only one key, which she could hide on her body, instead of leaving that 5 pound rat’s nest of keys laying around on the table all time.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Jim Kicklighter won the $30, and then,

took a guy out for lunch, failing to mention

his winnings to the little lady at home.

Vickie Fultz can now afford to pay her

fines for the first month or two in office, after taking

home the $70 newsletter prize. Or, maybe she

can buy her keys back every week.

$5.00 next time.

FUTURE MEETINGS

April 23: Program Manager Darren Wicks will introduce

our own Chuck Peterson, of Peterson Predictive Maintenance, LLC.

Chuck will speak to us about Infrared Thermal Imaging.

April 30: Big Hatters In charge ………………………………… Program T.B.A.

May 7: Randy Henderson is Program Manager. ………….. Program T.B.A.

May 14: Jim Remar is Program Manager. ………………….. Program T.B.A.

May 21: Gary Poulton is Program Manager. ……………….. Program T.B.A.

May 28: Larry Sloan is Program Manager. …………………. Program T.B.A.

. Request for Program Managers: Please arrange your program as early as possible. Then

notify JoAnn Williams early so that your guest may be published at least two weeks or more in advance.

Let’s eliminate those “Program T.B.A.” notices and let our members know what to expect.

If you have ideas for programs you would like to see, please contact

JoAnn Williams … e-mail – joann@techinc.org or phone – 663-2216.