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GUESTS

Jill Foss, Nadine Miller, Barbara Conner, Kevin McCarthy, Stephanie Williams, Hank & Kathy Gier.

TUIT REPORT

Randy Henderson kept the Tuit in Jail much of the week, and even offered to keep it another week. The vote was unanimous, but ignored. Duke, Scott, and Bob donated for not asking. Because Bob Bush was the first to vote in favor of Randy keeping the tuit, he was blessed with it. Be sure and think of the tuit every time you raise a glass this week.

PROGRAM:

Randall Haltom introduced Captain Katrina Gier Lewison, a Blackhawk Helicopter pilot in the Army, and recently returned from her tour of duty in Iraq. She graduated from West Point in 2000 and from Buhler High School prior to that.

She presented a slide show tour of the parts of Iraq she had served in, and gave specifics regarding her units duties. After flying numerous missions as a Platoon Leader, she took a job as an S-4 Logistics Officer. This meant she was in charge of employing many local people as laborers in the repair and restoration of the buildings stripped by Sadams troops. She had never been an employer before, so she had to learn about getting paid employees to perform their duties. Many had been used to not having to do anything under Sadam. Most of the locals are happy to see the US troops and the help they provide. Many are not the religious fanatics we hear so much about. Her unit has built 20 schools and medical clinics, including all the furnishings. The kids are thrilled to have a school to attend, but there were still shortages of teachers. Many parents have wound up teaching, for no pay. (almost sounds like home) She told of seeing a young Iraqi wearing a t-shirt that said Someone in Kansas Loves You. Local Optometrist Doug Ball donated several hundred pairs of reading glasses, for use in the medical clinics.

It is still a very dangerous place to be, but our troops are doing a great job of exhibiting self-control. Their morale is fine; each soldier is concentrating on his job, not on the political war being waged in the media.

Club Announcements

Ice Cream Committee Meeting: April 16, 6:15 AM

Membership: Greg West we are one member short of Blue Chip, so keep em coming. You still need to check with Eric Steinle about having Vicki Fultz right where he wants her.

First Reading: Amtryke for Jacob Dick. Amtryke for Caleb ?, off of the National Wish List. Donation of $750 to Reno County Special Olympics.

FINES COLLECTED

Brad Thompsons time on the pot cut short Due to the program needing more time, Brad agreed to not sit on the pot too long. He collected the mandatory Presidential fine, and hit the Doug Foss Fund and the Jay Pitzer Fund. Scott Saylor missed a Board Meeting, Vicki Fultz paid out of habit, and Jason Jones paid a Mark Becker Tax for being late. Pins and Cards were checked and fined for. Maybe we could get Brad to be this regular every week.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Stan MacGirvin claimed the $37,

which were the very first tickets sold.

Maybe we ought to stir them up next time.

Glen Miller missed out on cheating Dwight

out of some of his bacon, and he missed out

on $65.00 for the newsletter drawing.

Hope the sleep was worth it.

$70 next time.

FUTURE MEETINGS

April 16: Program Manager Debbie Cowl will host Gene Schmidt of The Hutchinson Hospital.

April 23: Darren Wicks is Program Manager. ……………… Program T.B.A.

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: Randy Henderson 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.

AMBUCS, 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

Clayton Bush, Kent Harris, Melody Fisher, Greg Hoskinson, Barb McNichols, Bob Briscoe, and Mike Bornholdt.

TUIT REPORT

Pat Fallon took the tuit to Prescott, Arizona, where he had the tattoo removed. However, because the tuit was out of town, Pat paid an extra fine to make up for not collecting from all us suckers. In light of the recent vandalism, and being concerned for the tuit’s well-being, Pat passed it on to Sheriff Randy Henderson.

PROGRAM:

Scott Horton introduced Albert “Sonny” Beach, from Arkansas City.

Rather than making any kind of speech or presentation, Sonny spoke briefly of his life history, and then answered questions. He was born on a Dairy Farm nearly 75 years ago. He was not born with a handicap; he just doesn’t have any legs, and only one arm.

Sonny believes you are not handicapped unless you think you are. His life has been proof of this, as he started driving farm equipment at the age of 9, and continues operating large equipment to this day. He says he never found anything he couldn’t do, including running a rural trash route for 15 years, hauled dead animals for 20 years, and worked for GE for 26 and a half years. Sonny was the first handicapped person hired at that GE plant, and proved to be a harder worker than almost everyone.

Since he never had legs, he never missed them. Although he has tried prosthetics, he never liked them. He did like being able to grab hot metal while welding, but the artificial arm was uncomfortable.

His brother-in-law was a great encouragement, and partner in many businesses. They tried to start a trucking business, but the ICC didn’t think he could handle a big rig. During his college days, he designed and built a three-wheel cart, which he used until just recently. During one vacation, their car broke down, and Sonny decided to go see his brother-in-law while he was working on the car. It was 5 miles from their Motel to the shop, down hill. The speed limit was 35, and Sonny guesses he was doing 45 or better as he passed cars on his way into town. He wasn’t worried about his safety on the road; he just didn’t know how he was going to get stopped since there were no brakes on the cart.

Sonny has been married to his second wife for 25 years, and has raised 6 kids. She recently made him buy a Little Rascal Electric Cart, which he says will be his ruination. While it is true that he has slowed down a little, he still only knows how to work, all day everyday.

Club Announcements

Ice Cream Committee Meeting: April 16, 6:15 AM

Elections: Vicki Fultz presented her slate of officers for this next year. After much discussion, and one correction, a motion was finally made by someone, and seconded by someone else, to approve the officer slate as presented. In one of the closest votes in the history of the Hutchinson Ambucs, the motion passed, in spite of many votes being disallowed due to hanging chads.

Membership: Greg West says many members are forgetting to sign in when attending breakfast, which is cheating your team out of valuable points. Speaking of the Contest, Fultz is kicking Steinle’s tail. However, Eric says his team has their opponent right where they want them, on top. You will have to check with Eric to find out exactly what he meant by that. Keep up the good work, bringing the guests and new members in.

T-Shirt Report: Bob Bush says today was the last chance for buying back your own mistakes. They are still counting small bills, so no report on profit yet.

Big Hat: Stan Macgirvin presented a star to Duke Wiggins for his Big Hat for recruiting Chris Johnson.

Lost and Found: The March 26th meeting, there was an envelope left on a table, which contained papers for the Community Service Committee. If you picked this up, please bring it to the next meeting.

More Membership: Long-time member Mark Becker was thanked for visiting a second time, and presented with a mug. Good thing we have enough mugs, huh Jay Pitzer?

FINES COLLECTED

Brad Thompson & Stan Macgirvin’s Excellent Toilet Adventure – These twin sons from different mothers began by failing to collect on an IOU from our President-Elect. Rod Fry skipped a committee meeting, and apparently Brad wants to write the newsletter. If he fines Dwight Fergusonagain, he just might have to. Greg West had a guest beat him to the meeting, but Guy Gann paid the fine for him. Several members made funeral arrangements on the spot, claiming they now had seen everything, and were ready to go. Cheryl Goodell was talking on her phone during introductions, but Nancy paid for her. Amy Craig was fined for not doing a darn thing, and no one would pay for her. Bob Bush got it for setting off the T-shirt Warehouse Alarm, and Randall Haltom and Jason Jones paid for being late. The far corner of the room paid several fines, but I have no idea why, since the Sergeant doesn’t speak very loudly, and had lost control of most of the room by then. They announced a pin and card tax, but I don’t think they actually made the rounds. Mark Becker was fined in advance of next week, when he won’t be fined, and Rod Fry was fined for a guest who did not make an appearance.

Purchased Fines – Sharla Meisenheimer says Tee It Up For Charity. April 19 at the Highlands, $85 per person, bring a team of 4, or be matched up that day, and help support any one of the ten Charities. Jessica Sadowsky thanked Vern Powers for MC’ing the Women’s Show last Saturday at the Fairgrounds.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Bob Norris claimed the $42,

. . .

and refused to share with anyone.

Dale Smyres failed to claim the

$60, by refusing to get out of

bed in time to come see us.

$65.00 to the lucky winner next week!

NEXT MEETING

April 09: Randall Haltom is one excited Program Manager.

He has arranged for a special guest — a Hutchinson area native whom the major communications networks have had trouble booking … and keeping on their schedules. Randall says, “This should be a good program for bringing guests and introducing them to The Hutchinson Chapter of AMBUCS.”

She is Katrina Gier-Lewison the Blackhawk helicopter pilot whose parents have been sharing her letters home from Iraq for the past year. Those letters have appeared over the past year in the Hutch News. She is home this weekend, visiting her parents.

Well, not wanting to steal Randall’s fire or Katrina’s, we’ll just leave it at; be sure to be present and to bring a guest. This promises to be a very good and popular program.

FUTURE MEETINGS

April 16: Debbie Cowl is Program Manager. ………………. Program T.B.A.

April 23: Darren Wicks is Program Manager. ……………… Program T.B.A.

April 30: Big Hatters In charge ………………………………… 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

Mike Conley with Krause Plow, a guest of Duke Wiggins with help from Christopher Johnson.

TUIT REPORT

Lori Hopp tried to s-t-r-e-t-c-h the TUIT portion of the meeting by sporting a TUIT, which had garnered a tattoo this

past week and renamed it the Tattooit. Brad Thompson collected the necessary one-dollar for her to be able to pass it on but

also an additional dollar as a Sorry Tax for her sorry story and not having any names of others to collect money from.

Brad then helped her to select Pat Fallon to carry the TUIT this next week in hopes that Pat will be back then.

PROGRAM:

David Ross introduced Neal Allsup, Guest Conductor of the Reno County Choral Society. Neal informed us that the Choral Societys busy in final preparation of their 66th performance of G. F. Handels Messiah. This year it will be held in the Historic Fox Theatre on Palm Sunday, April 4th at 3:00 PM. There are still some tickets available in all 3 different price/seating arrangements. Our very own Duke Wiggins has been singing in the Messiah for approximately the last 25 years. Guest soloists this year include Charlene Ayers, soprano, Brian Stranghoner, tenor, Robin Rives McAdoo, alto and Glen Litke, baritone. The wonderful acoustics of the Fox will make this years event truly magnificent and memorable.

Club Announcements

McFarland Family: Eric Steinle announced that he and Doug Foss had taken it upon themselves to make Gabrielle and Milo McFarland both T-shirts from our tournament booth. They visited last week along with their brother Ross who was given an AmTryke and a Basketball tournament T-shirt.

T-Shirt Committee:Bob Bush said they were about half the number of misprints and left over shirts and hats than last years tournament operations. These items were available for sale today and again next week for $5.00 for shirts and $10 for polo and denim shirts and $2.50 for hats. A meeting will be held Tuesday night March 30th in the warehouse behind Central Printing to count inventory and finish printing the balance of the orders taken at the tournament.

Board Officers: Vicki Fultz announced her list of officers for the next club year. Those were Vicki Fultz, President. Jo Ann Williams, 1st Vice Pres., Scott Saylor, 2nd Vice Pres., Ward Davis, Secretary, Don Grossardt, Treasurer, Bob Bush, Sgt. At Arms and Lori Hopp, Larry Sloan, John Knipp and Jessica Sadowsky as Board Members at large.

Community Service Committee: After a second reading of the Community Service requests, a vote was then taken and all 4 items passed. Those items were: 1. Our club is providing 4 AmTrykes to children here in Kansas on the National Wish List. This was a change from 5 as Dodge City AMBUCS agreed to provide one to the girl in Jetmore. 2. A $500 contribution to be given to Mikayla Heddings towards an $11,000 special oxygen treatment in Kansas City to help with her CP (Another omission, I really did write all these up I just forgot to proof it after I typed it) 3. A $500 contribution to Special Olympics of Kansas as a Bronze level corporate sponsor. 4. A $500 contribution to Hutch./Reno Cty. Hawks Special Olympics with an additional $250 designated to sponsor additional children to attend the Special Olympics of Kansas competition.

FINES COLLECTED

Sgt. at Arms Brad Thompson along with assistance from Deputy Stan Macgirvin collected this weeks fines. Yours truly was fined for leaving out the comedy, I mean fine, portion of the newsletter last week. I did forget to type it and with Jack Maces help added it on Wednesday (It didnt matter to Brad and he fined me anyway). So, if you want the rest of the story its in the archive section. A hat with an upside down transfer was entered into evidence and Duke Wiggins was promptly fine. It was later announced that Duke did not ruin any shirts this year with upside down transfers. So, either the hat was a trumped up offense or he missed the hat portion of the training sessions. Eric Steinle was fined for being late. The rest of the fining session was collecting fines from all those in attendance that had not worked the tournament T-shirt fundraiser. Needless to say Brad knows how to increase our revenue.

An Attaboy was given to our own Tony Powers who, a couple weeks back, was driving down 30th and noticed an explosion. He stopped, and along with 2 other gentlemen from the neighborhood, broke into a home on fire at the corner of Independence Road and Catalina Dr. trying to locate anyone who might be inside. Finding no one home they left the smoke filled structure as the fire department arrived on the scene. No one was injured other than some minor smoke inhalation. One-half of the duplex suffered major damage and two pets were lost in the fire.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Doug Foss

won $35

Travis Ewing would have won $55.

Something about a faulty e-mail

address that his Crystal Ball did

not receive. The pot increases to an

astonishing $60 for next week.

FUTURE MEETINGS

April 2: Scott Horton may introduce Albert Sonny Beach his very special speaker

this week as Scott was out of town last week. He hasnt heard otherwise from Albert

so its his turn to assume. (Sorry, editor assumption last week.)

April 09: Randall Haltom is Program Manager. ……….. Program T.B.A.

April 16: Debbie Cowl is Program Manager. …………… Program T.B.A.

April 23: Darren Wicks is Program Manager. ………….. Program T.B.A.

April 30: Big Hatters In charge ………………………………… 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

George Killian – Executive Director of the NJCAA Mens Division and his wife Marilyn, Neal Warnken National Commander of the Sons of the American Legion, our very own Mark Becker Sons of the American Legion Squadron #68, Harold Ryan Treasurer Lysle Rishel Post 68 American Legion, Ron Chadwick LRP 68 American Legion, Susan Myerrs George Killian’s daughter and her husband Gordon, Barry Law Mayor of Hutchinson and Sales Rep. for Central plains Steel, Brian Harris Past President Great Bend AMBUCS & Past District Governor & Past Regional Big Hat President, Phil Miller Sunflower Electric, Robert Calhoun Commercial Sound, Donna Pitzer, Bob Briscoe Retired and a returning guest.

TUIT REPORT

Maxine Rossiter who carried the TUIT had Bob Bush, Fred Conner and Lori Hopp fined for forgetting to inquire

about its well being this past week. Maxine passed it along to Lori Hopp for safe keeping this week..

PROGRAM:

A Certificate of Appreciation was awarded to George Killian along with a Polo shirt custom embroidered with 2004 NJCAA Tournament and Honorary AMBUC logos. A Very Special Thank You to George for all his help for the many years that our club has been involved with the NJCAA Womens Fastpitch Softball and now Mens Basketball Tournaments held here in Hutchinson. Club members brought canned and non-perishable food items to help kick off the food drive for the Reno County Food Bank. This was something very near and dear to Georges heart and this will be continued at the tournament this evening.

Club Announcements

AMTRYKE Giveaway: An AmTryke was presented to Ross McFarland, an 8-year-old boy with M.D. from Wichita. The Wesley Hospital demo site recommended him. His mother Beverly, sister Gabrielle and brother Milo along with Van Tubbs, his physical therapist, accompanied him.

T-Shirt Committee:Our second year operating the T-shirt concession at the NJCAA Mens Basketball Tournament is now history. Be sure to be here Friday to hear the rest of the story on how we did this year. Special Thanks to Bob Bush and his committee for all the hard work they have put into this years fund raising event.

Community Service Committee: Community Service Committee has recommended and the board has approved for our club to provide 5 AmTrykes for children listed on the national Wish List. A $500 contribution to Special Olympics of Kansas as a Bronze level corporate sponsor. A $500 contribution to Hutch./Reno Cty. Hawks Special Olympics with an additional $250 designated to sponsor additional children to attend the Special Olympics of Kansas competition.

Special Thanks: Special Thanks to our own Dwight Ferguson of Ferguson Photography for taking pictures today of the special presentations.

FINES COLLECTED

It would be much shorter to list those that weren’t fined — but here goes! … Better late than never!

Sgt. at Arms Brad Thompson with assistance from Rod Fry levied this weeks fines.

Those fined were: Jeff Brewer for an off handed comment that he was better looking and much taller too than Rod (at least taller anyway), Paul Brown for misplacing his name badge on the floor, Ron Sturgeon for his first visit back in years and not wearing his pin (Good to see you Ron please come back soon), Bob Bush for a badly timed cell phone call, Don Grossardt a tight-wad tax, Jason Jones for a nice national anthem at the tournament but no mention of AMBUCS, Greg West for a large ad in the tournament program with no mention either, Jay Pitzer for his full page ad in the program as there wasnt space for a mention (his picture and copy wouldnt fit in a smaller ad), Tony Powers for a small ad fine, Glenn Miller fined for serving non-AMBUC ice cream from his Spring Expo booth, Fred Conner a returning snow bird fine, Debbie Cowl for missing too many meetings, Jack Mace for applying T-shirt transfers one on top of the other on the same side of the shirt, and last but not least Jessica Sadowsky for not knowing there is no D in Allegheny (youll have to ask her for the rest of the story).

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

The clairvoyant Travis Ewing

picked up a cool $40.00 today.

Ward Davis was not so lucky for not

having his newsletter with him.

The pot increases to $55.00 next week.

FUTURE MEETINGS

March 26: Scott Horton announced he will have a very special guest speaker,

Albert Sonny Beach.

You WILL want to be in attendance at this meeting!

April 02: John Knipp is Program Manager. ……………. Program T.B.A.

April 09: Randall Haltom is Program Manager. ……….. Program T.B.A.

April 16: Debbie Cowl is Program Manager. …………… Program T.B.A.

April 23: Darren Wicks is Program Manager. ………….. Program T.B.A.

April 30: Big Hatters In charge ………………………………… 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

Brad Dillon, Mary Holmes, Mike Mussick and Kevin McCarthy were our guests. We sure were happy to have them.

TUIT REPORT

Doyle Ehling said that the Tuit did not get to see very many people. He was only able to collect from

Lori Hopp and Amy Craig. He then passed the round thing to Maxine Rossiter.

PROGRAM:

Our program was the new Mayor of Hutchinson, Brad Dillon. He discussed some of the issues that he will be facing.

Some of those issues are holding down taxes, promoting growth and how to expand jobs.

Club Announcements

AMTRYKE Giveaway: There will be an AMTRYKE given away next Friday and that would be a perfect time to invite a guest to show them what exactly we are all about.

Spring Training: Spring Training will be April 30th May 1st in Woodard OK. Please make plans to attend.

E-Mail Address change: Due to attempted virus attacks, the e-mail address for the AMBUCS Webmaster was changed to hutchinson-ambucs@cox.net. Please don’t put this address into your e-mail address books unless you are positive that your machine is covered by the latest and best virus protection you can afford.

Board Meeting: There will be a Board Meeting at 6:15am on Friday, March 20 at the Town Club.

T-Shirt Committee: Great job to Bob Bush and his gang for all the hard work they have put into the T-shirts.

The T-shirt consession work schedule has been posted to our HutchAMBUCS web site.

It can be found at: www.hutchambucs.org/committees/T-Sched.htm.

FINES COLLECTED

Well the BBB (that stands for Big Bad Brad not the Better Business Bureau) was back and collecting like crazy.

I think he was trying to make up for the time that he was gone. Since we initiated Denise Wiard by fining her first day

as a member, Brad Thompson decided that everyone at her table needed to be fined. Those included were Doug Foss,

Terry Brigman, Jay Pitzer, Amy Craig and yours truly. Steve Harmon was fined for not spilling the beans on Jeff Brewer

and from the threats he gave Steve the story must have been pretty good. Brad was hassling the Sheriff Randy Henderson

so bad that he actually tried to bribe Brad to go away for $2.00. John Knipp was fined just for being a Knipper

and of course Eric Steinle got his usual Presidential fine. Scott Saylor, Rick Mitchell and Darrin Wicks were fined

a liars tax. While Jessica Sadowsky was fined for killing Bambi with her blue bell and last but not least Tom Hymer

was fined for not listening.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

David Ross

Rod Fry would have won $45.00

but he wasnt at the meeting.

Pot is now at $50.00 for next week.

FUTURE MEETINGS

March 19: Jo Ann Williams is Program Manager. …… Program T.B.A.

March 26: Scott Horton is Program Manager. ………… Program T.B.A.

April 02: John Knipp is Program Manager. ……………. Program T.B.A.

April 09: Randall Haltom is Program Manager. ……….. Program T.B.A.

April 16: Debbie Cowl is Program Manager. …………… Program T.B.A.

April 23: Darren Wicks is Program Manager. ………….. Program T.B.A.

April 30: Big Hatters In charge ………………………………… 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

Second Time Guest: Denise Wierd District Attorney’s Office

Allie – Sharla Meisenheimer’s daughter

First Time Guest: Meridith Mauk – RN of Harry Hines Hospice of Wichita

TUIT REPORT

Scott Saylor paid his $1 to pass off the tuit. Scott had dinner with Doug Foss but wasn’t asked about the tuit.

It is to be noted that Brenda Janda, Randal Haltom, Brad Thompson and Ward Davis did well to inquire about the tuit.

Stan Macgirvin asked Scott about the tuit at the Moose, never mind how Scott was doing.

Scott passed the tuit off to Glenn Miller seeing as Glenn is hanging out on a regular basis now.

VIRUS ALERT

(March 3, 2004) … … It seems almost redundant these days to write about the spread of computer viruses. But each of us have been “targeted” almost every month in one way or another by one or more types of viruses. Yesterday, Steve Conard sent a message informing me of a current attack that could involve spoofing the e-mail adress from someone in the Hutchinson AMBUCS club. It could cause potential problems. Click here to read “the rest of the story.”

PROGRAM:

Meredith Mauck is a RN of Harry Hines Hospice of Wichita. Hospice cares for persons with terminal illnesses

who have 6 months or less to live. They provide a way for the patient to stay at home. Their goal is to provide the

best quality of life for their patients.

Club Announcements

Special Projects T-Shirt Training for new members, those who have not used the shirt and hat presses, and those who need a refresher. Sessions will be held Wed. March 3 at 7 pm in back of Central Printing, 108 W Sherman, in the Alley.

Early Education T-Shirts: Bob Bush wanted to thank Scott Saylor, Jeff Brewer, Larry Sloan, Steve Conard, Bill Long and Don Grosshardt for pressing the t-shirts for the Early Education Center fundraiser.

NJCAA Basketball Tournament T-Shirts: Bob Bush announced that Lori Hopp would be carrying the signup schedule for the volunteers needed at the tournament to make t-shirts. As you know, this is a great opportunity to work in our community and to raise money for people with disabilities.

Try to work at least 1 shift. If possible, please work 2 shifts.

Spring Round-up: From March 1 through May 31, our club will be split into two teams. Eric Steinle and Vicki Fultz will be captains for the two teams, affectionately known as Steinle’s Stampede and Fultz’s Fury. Each team has a minimum goal of 5 new members. Our club goal is to add 10 new members during this promotion.

Each member will earn one point for each breakfast they attend during the promotion. An additional 3 points for each guest a member brings and 5 points per member for each guest that joins. Each member’s name is listed on the Contest Score Sheet. Every individual member will be responsible for checking the appropriate boxes for each week on the Contest Score Sheet.

The losing captain will get a pie thrown in his or her face by the winning captain. The winners, including their spouses, will be treated to a steak dinner at the Highlands Golf and Supper Club at the expense of the losing team. The top 5 members on each team with the most points will win Gift Certificates for AMBUCS clothing according to the number of points acquired.

Prayer Requests: Please keep Rod Fry’s mother and Brad Thompson’s father in your prayers.

Community Service Committee Meeting: March 5, 2004 at 6:15am.

Board Meeting: March 12, 2004 at 6:15am.

FINES COLLECTED

Stan Macgirvin and loyal side kick, Cheryl Goodell made a revenue generating spin around the room.

Jack Mace was thanked for not claiming to be an AMBUCS member.

Darren Wicks was just a wee bit late, as was Terry Stanton.

Lori Hopp was interrupted while buying a fine last week. Out-of-line fines to Scott Saylor and Jack Mace.

Brad Thompson spotted Scott Saylor’s sneakiness. A case of attempted entrapment with a tuit.

Glenn Miller purchased a fine to share that he had seen the movie, “The Passion of Christ”.

Glen shared that it gave him a new appreciation for what God has done for him.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Steve Conard

$30

Darren Wick, unfortunately had no newsletter

$40 for next week.

FUTURE MEETINGS

Mar 5: Doug Foss hosts Patty Keast to speak about HCC Student Scholarships

Date Program Manager Program

March 12: Keith Schroeder T.B.A.

March 19: Jo Ann Williams T.B.A.

March 26: Scott Horton T.B.A.

March 02: John Knipp T.B.A.

April 09: Randall Haltom T.B.A.

April 16: Debbie Cowl T.B.A.

April 23: Darren Wicks T.B.A.

April 30: Big Hatters 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

Christopher Johnson Krause Corp.

TUIT REPORT

Dennis Reiser carried the Tuit for a low key and uneventful week.

He saw Jim Kicklighter who neglected to ask about the Tuit.

He saw Terry Brigman at the ball game.

Scott Saylor is the lucky care taker this week.

At least we know the Tuit will be clean when he is done with it.

PROGRAM:

Pat Fallon received the award for the shortest program in recent memory.

Club Announcements

Special Projects Tshirt Training for new members, those who have not used the shirt and hat presses, and those who need a refresher.

Sessions will be held Sat. Feb 28 at 10 am, and Tues, March 3 at 7 pm in back of Central Printing, 108 W Sherman, in the Alley.

FINES COLLECTED

Don Grossardt and Jeff Brewer were fined for advertising without mention of Ambucs.

Duke Wiggins was fined for attending the T-Shirt training.

Randall Haltom and Jay Pitzer were fined for being in

line before the Sergeants had a chance to cut in.

Paul Brown was fined for something to do

with a cork, not sure if he had one, needed one

or if someone was going to put one somewhere for him.

Jeff Brewer was fined for trying to burn down a Wichita restaurant,

he claimed it was not one of his and obviously a lesser quality sign.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Brenda Janda

$35.50

No Winner This Week

$35 for next week.

FUTURE MEETINGS

Feb 27: Brenda Janda will host Meridith Mauk, RN of Harry Hines Hospice of Wichita.

March 05: Doug Foss is Program Manager. …………… Program T.B.A.

March 12: Keith Schroeder is Program Manager. …… Program T.B.A.

March 19: Jo Ann Williams is Program Manager. …… Program T.B.A.

March 26: Scott Horton is Program Manager. ………… Program T.B.A.

April 02: John Knipp is Program Manager. ……………. Program T.B.A.

April 09: Randall Haltom is Program Manager. ……….. Program T.B.A.

April 16: Debbie Cowl is Program Manager. …………… Program T.B.A.

April 23: Darren Wicks is Program Manager. ………….. Program T.B.A.

April 30: Big Hatters In charge ………………………………… 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

Preston Clark Premier Remodeling – Plans to join

Denise Waird District Attorney’s Office

Lucy Larson District Governor and David Larson

Rick Elliott State of Kansas – Department of Corrections

Justin Maxfield and Tailey the dog Reno Co. Sheriffs Dept.

TUIT REPORT

Nancy Ditges presented the most poetic and eloquent Tuit report in recent memory.

Tom Stanton and Keith Schroeder did well to ask about the Tuit.

Randy Henderson asked about the Tuit early, then offered

a Five for future infractions then explained the ins and outs of the Tuit.

When the Tuit was introduced to a relative, he remarked they dont do that at Civitans.

She talked to Brenda Janda on the phone, but Brenda failed to ask.

Lori Hopp failed to ask initially, but later remembered.

Nancy was explaining to an acquaintance what an AMBUC and TUIT were. The

acquaintance listened carefully and exclaimed I dated an SOB once, is that kind of the same.”

Nancy thought about it, and shook here head wryly.

Paul Brown managed to catch Nancy without the Tuit, that cost her.

Like a tornado to a trailer park,

Dennis Reiser

drew himself towards the Tuit again for a another week..

PROGRAM:

Randy Henderson introduced Rick Elliott and Justin Maxfield who displayed Tailey, the narcotics dog. Rick trained Tailey several years ago in preparation for drug detection assistance in a sheriffs department. When Taileys handler was activated for military duty, Rick was able to assist in placing Tailey with the Reno Co. Sheriffs Department on a temporary basis. Rick then trained Justin as a handler for Tailey. Tailey will be returned to northwest Kansas soon. The Reno County Sheriffs Department has secured funds to purchase a new dog.

Club Announcements

Special Projects Tshirt Training for new members, those who have not used the shirt and hat presses, and those who need a refresher.

Sessions will be held Sat. Feb 28 at 10 am, and Tues, March 3 at 7 pm in back of Central Printing, 108 W Sherman, in the Alley.

Current Membership stands at 79 with 83 needed for Blue Chip. One new member was committed Friday, so three more are needed.

Lucy Larson discussed the new mobile Amtryke demo trailers and the need for regional logistical support. She also mentioned three new

chapters in Medford and Granberry, TX and Roger, AR.

FINES COLLECTED

Paul Brown for allowing it to be Friday the Thirteenth.

Greg West, Steve Conard and Doyle Ehling for being late.

Brad’s contest of the week, flip a quarter and call it.

The score was Brad 4, the coin callers, 0.

Lucy Larson just for being there.

Vicki Fultz for making a bold shoe fashion statement.

Duke, I dont even know why.

Dan Power for not mentioning Ambucs in his ad.

Bob Bush for snuggling up to the News and getting some favorable free PR and not even an Ambuc pen.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Dennis Reiser

$35.50

Un-Winner not reported

$30 for next week.

FUTURE MEETINGS

Feb 20: Pat Fallon To Be Announced

Feb 27: Brenda Janda will host Meridith Mauk, RN of Harry Hines Hospice of Wichita.

March 05: Doug Foss is Program Manager. …………… Program T.B.A.

March 12: Keith Schroeder is Program Manager. …… Program T.B.A.

March 19: Jo Ann Williams is Program Manager. …… Program T.B.A.

March 26: Scott Horton is Program Manager. ………… Program T.B.A.

April 02: John Knipp is Program Manager. ……………. Program T.B.A.

April 09: Randall Haltom is Program Manager. ……….. Program T.B.A.

April 16: Debbie Cowl is Program Manager. ………….. Program T.B.A.

April 23: Darren Wicks is Program Manager. ………….. Program T.B.A.

April 30: Big Hatters In charge …………………………….. 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

First Time Guest: Bob Griscoe, Retired

Second Time Guest: Dawn DeArmond and Lynette Mitchell with Big Brothers/Big Sisters

TUIT REPORT

Tom Hymer was the Tuit carrier for the week.The Tuit went to the girls basketball game

where it saw Steve Conard and Scott Horton. However neither asked about the Tuit.

Scott did at least ask about the Viagra Tie, wrong Idol Scott. Rick Mitchell, Dennis Reiser, Doug Foss

and Duke Wiggins all made the donut/Tuit signal at church.

Tom decided it would be nice to let a new member have the Tuit, Nancy Ditges.

PROGRAM:

Dawn DeArmond and Lynette Mitchell with Big Brothers/Big Sisters showed a Power Point display of bigs with their littles during recent events. They discussed the upcoming Bowl for Kids Sake 04, running through April. The program features the Bowlmania open to the public and Company Bowls which can be used for fun employee outings as well as friendly competition between businesses.

Club Announcements

Board Meeting: The next meeting for the Board will be on Friday, February 13 at 6:15am.

Special Projects (T-shirts) Committee Meeting: The next meeting for the T-shirt Committee will be on Wednesday, Feb 11 at 12:00 pm at Lonestar Steakhouse.

Special Projects Tshirt Training for new members, those who have not used the shirt and hat presses, and those who need a refresher.

Sessions will be held Sat, Feb 14 and Feb 28 at 10 am, and Tues, March 3 at 7 pm in back of Central Printing, 108 W Sherman, in the Alley.

FINES COLLECTED

Eric Steinle was fined for deciding that this weeks’ meeting would start at 7:04 and not discussing this beforehand.

Scott Horton was fined for letting his guest beat him to the meeting.

Lori Hopp, Nancy Ditges, Cheryl Goodell, and John Knipp were fined for not signing in. Scott Saylor was fined for letting Brad Thompson and Jay Pitzer do his job of completing the sign-in sheet.

Jay Pitzer was fined for still wearing his Ugly Tie as well as wearing two ties.

Doyle Ehling, Scott Harmon, Jeff Brewer, Tom Stanton and Dan Power were fined for wearing a Tie.

Brad showed a little card game he learned on his trip to Lost Wages, just down the Strip from Las Vegas.

He had several people pick a card, He asked Lori Hopp to pick even or odd. She chose even, anyone with a corresponding card was fined.

Jessica Sadowsky was fined for continuing to draw until she got her even card.

Steve Conard was fined for the ghost Newsletter. … In true Ambucs form, we have found someone else to blame for the newsletter fiansco, Tom Hymer, whose winning Ugly Tie had the word Viagra, which was black flagged by the e-mail server and deemed undeliverable.

50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Brenda Janda

$29.00 (again)

$25 for next week.

FUTURE MEETINGS

Feb 13: Randy Henderson is bringing the Reno County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit.

Feb 20: Pat Fallon – To Be Announced

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

First Time Guests: Cathy Skadburg – Luxury Executive Xpress, Sheila Volweider Horizons Mental Health Center

Second Time Guest: Connie Hedrick Luxury Executive Xpress

Joining next week: Justin Hertach Salt City Mortgage, LLC and Al Strecker Engineered Sales

TUIT REPORT

Dan Power returned with the Tuit. Both he and the Tuit were nicely tanned from a two week vacation. Dan explained how

the Tuit and the Threat level Orange in the airports made for some interesting conversations with the security screeners.

Dan visited the YMCA for a workout. Bumped into (not literally thank goodness) Jack Mace in his Speedo and

Goggles headed for the pool. Jack asked about the Tuit, Dan was busted. He said all he had on was his workout

pants with no pockets, therefore no place to put the Tuit, (Ambucs, insert your own crude joke here.)

He saw Paul Brown at Orschelns (supposedly getting his rubber boots and

six month supply of manure for the Court House. That would take a big truck).

Paul did not ask about the Tuit.

Duke Wiggins and Dan were racing down Main St in rush hour traffic, Duke didnt signal to the Tuit.

Dean Brigman didnt ask. Jeff Brewer missed it also.

Dan cheerfully asked if anyone else wanted the Tuit, no one stepped up, so Dan unloaded it on Rick Mitchell.

PROGRAM:

Larry Sloan presented the Buhler FFA chapter. Sponsor John Clark introduced members Merideth Kueck, Jenna Newsum, Tyler Rayl, Robby Gray, Nathan Parson and Cami Zahn.

The group performed a mock oration on Parlimentary Procedure. The members were thanked given a mug.

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Club Announcements

Membership Committee Meeting: The next meeting for the Membership Committee will be on Friday, February 6 at 6:15am.

Special Projects (T shirts) Committee Meeting: The next meeting for the Committee will be on Friday, February 6 at 6:15am..

Big Hat Raffle: Stan Macgirvin passed out raffle tickets to AMBUC members. We are selling raffle tickets to one of three possible trips. The winner’s choices are: Las Vegas, NASCAR Texas 500 and Sedonia AZ spa package. Ticket donations are $2 for one (1) ticket or $5 for three (3) tickets. The drawing will be held January 30, 2004.

Bring your ticket stubs and money for the drawing this Friday!

Special Announcements

Blood Drive: The Red Cross is having a Blood Drive at the First Presbyterian Church on Mon, Tues & Wednesday 8-2.

Scholarship: The membership approved a $500 Scholarship Application for Dana Jacobson, a senior at KU, who is working towards a Doctorate Degree in Audiology.

Ugly Tie Contest: Sheriff Brad Thompson will be reintroducing the Ugly Tie Contest on January 30.

FINES COLLECTED

Don Grossardt, Larry Sloan and Tony Powers had recent advertising with no mention of Ambucs. Doug Foss and Jason Jones were fined for being late. Jay Pitzer was fined for being late several times, he was here than stepped out the back and stepped out again. Bob Bush and City Beverage hosted the Chamber of Commerce meeting with no/little mention of Ambucs. An Ambuc asked about free samples at the Chamber breakfast, even Bob has standards about drinking before the sun comes up. John Knipp was fined for feeling guilty for not being fined. Doug Foss asked to fine Monte McConnaughy. Monte helped out by bringing temporary heaters for Doug’s house and arranging to have a new furnace installed later that day. After Monte billed the Foss for the $7,200 furnace system, Doug received the warranty paper work with $0.46 postage due. Must be a nice big warranty, so Doug is covered well.

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50/50 Pot Winner

Newsletter Winner

Stan Macgirvin

$29 Nancy Ditges

$20 for next week.

FUTURE MEETINGS

Jan 30: Jim Remar is hosting Denny Stoecklein from the Kansas State Fair.

Feb 6 revised: JoAnn Williams will host Dawn De Armond

and Lynette Mitchell of Big Brothers/Big Sisters.

Feb 13: Randy Henderson is bringing the Reno County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit..

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

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