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GUESTS: Darren Busick, a guest of Kathy Hanks and our guest speaker.

FINES: John Knipp, Sergeant-at-arms with assistance from Scott Potucek collected this weeks fines. Dorinda Simmons, our illustrious President, was fined for being late. Ward and Colby were late and brought no cash with them. The fine doubles next week. Jeff Roberson and his entire table were fined for not knowing who wrote a Valentine sentiment in The Hutchinson News. Randall Haltom and those sitting with him for fined for not sending flowers to their wives. Kathy Hanks was granted a pardon today by John.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Those members who had not completed a questioner last week about our casinos and the possibility of teaming up with the Knights of Columbus. Dorinda will supply us with a results summary next week.

PROGRAM: Kathy Hanks introduced Darren Busick the Reno County Extension agriculture agent who is helping to organize the Cattle Drive in Buhler for the second year in a row. While not really a Cattle Drive in the historical sense it is a bull showing from Kansas producers. There will be 34 pens lining Main Street from the Buhler High School to the downtown area. And for those fortunate enough to be there at 9:00 AM last Friday did get to see the bulls paraded down Main Street into those pens. Booths from related vendors have increased from 40 last year to 70 and will be located at BHS in the vocal and band rooms and adjacent hallways. There will be an education stage with several guest speakers, a rancher/producer stage and a demonstration arena. Other partners in the event are the local FFA chapter, Reno County Cattlemens Association and the K-State Extension Service. Darren said the reason he chose Buhler for the event was that he wanted that hometown agriculture feel and Buhler also has one of the strongest FFA chapters in the nation. Last year approximately 700 people attended the event and they are hoping for an even larger turnout this year. Another upcoming event will be an Ag Showcase including a job fair at Memorial Hall on March 24th.

Lucky Ace Drawing: Harley Macklin drew the King of Diamonds to win $5. Pot $?.

Newsletter Drawing: Brad Gover was not present.

Newsletter question: For $10Who organized the Buhler Cattle Drive both times?

Next Meeting: ?

Editor: Steve Conard

GUESTS: Aubrey Abbott Patterson, Hutchinson Community Foundation and daughter Sady Jane, guests of Kathy Hanks.

SGT. REPORT: Sgt. John and his young assistant Sady patrolled the room for the unsuspecting AMBUC. President Dorinda paid for holding a lofty position. Tom H., Steve C. and this editor paid for an error in last weeks newsletter. Brad T. paid for arriving after Dorinda at the Board Meeting (some things are never lived down!). This editor was fined by Asst. Sady for telling answers (but Kathy H. wasnt). Other AMBUCS were fined for not knowing the headlines of todays newspaper.

MEMBERSHIP: Invite a business associate or friend to breakfast. Many current AMBUCS became members after experiencing the Hutchinson AMBUCS for themselves.

PROGRAM: Kathy Hanks introduced Aubrey Patterson of the Hutchinson Community Foundation as our guest speaker. The community foundation administers donations for particular purposes and for the community in general. The staff of 5 individuals assisted in the making of over 3.3 million dollars in grants in 2016 alone. The foundation continues to educate through seminars to donors and non-profits. The foundation asks everyone to consider donating 5% to the community from their respective estates so a portion of their assets do not leave the city or state. The offices for the Hutchinson Community Foundation are located on the 5th floor of the First National Bank building

.LUCKY ACES DRAWING: Brad T. won $5.00 for the 3 of clubs.NEWSLETTER DRAWING: Alas, Dennis Reiser was not present.NEWSLETTER QUESTION: How many are on staff with the Hutchinson Community Foundation?

Did you know? There are 53 official Ambucs in our membership.

Also 41 members were present at the meeting of February Friday 3, 2017.

Sargent John Knipp dinged Kathy for losing Jeff Brewer’s most preciousgolf ball, but it seems there is more to that story, try not to think about it. Brenda Yanda for something in the category of playing games, who knew? Kathy paid for an announcement concerning Valentines Day romantic words for the Hutchinson News.

Kathy introduced Mr. Jerree Forbes Ed.D. who has a practice in Cognitive Performance which includes treatment for dementia and research in brain functions. He referred to the mind that has a massive number of brain cells that are always changing according to everyday experiences of feelings, things felt, plans, and reading. Nevertheless there are issues in brain health that can affect brain functions. He referred to Vitamin D as a necessary food for the brain. He referred to a number of Proverbs: 4, 5, 6, 7., and Jeremiah 29:11.

Contact Mr. Forbes, Ed.D.

Wesley Towers Campus

910 Coranado Drive

Hutchinson, KS 67502

620-727-1183

Dr.Forbes@the Forbes Group.org. LLC

Doug Foss won $5.00 on the lucky ace drawing. However the editor failed to note the winner of the News Letter Question for this meeting.

For the next meeting on Friday 10, 2017, the news letter question is: what food supplement is good for the brain?

Newsletter Editor, Tom Hymer

GUESTS: U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, Aide James Kelly, Aide Mike Zamrzla, Matt McCabe, Dave Kerr, State Senator Ed Berger, Colby and Caden Davis and Shari.

SGT. REPORT: The Sgt. wisely deferred to the U.S. Senator in the room. Duke bought a fine for his newly adopted grandbaby, Hudson.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

CASINO THANK YOU: President Dorinda thanked all who assisted with the recent casino night.

PROGRAM: Kathy Hanks introduced U.S. Senator Jerry Moran as our speaker. Kathy has invited him many times and finally achieved success with Senator Moran returning for Kansas Day-January 29 (155th anniversary of statehood). The U.S. Senator has previously served Kansas as a U.S. Representative and state senator. Jerry was born in Great Bend and raised in Plainville. He understands the needs of small towns and the difficult task of maintaining population and businesses in these areas. Many issues are before the Congress including the debt and deficit, national security, military preparedness, agriculture, healthcare, education and the environment. (That doesnt leave much does it?)Senator Moran will be in numerous locations in Kansas this week. His office receives 3,000-5,000 e-mails per week. We are grateful for this native Kansan!

LUCKY ACES DRAWING: Darren Wicks pulled the Ace of Spades and the accumulated pot of $818.00 is his.

NEWSLETTER DRAWING: None.

NEWSLETTER QUESTION: Where was Senator Moran born?

GUESTS: Evelyn Leyva, Lance Patterson and his daughter Sadye guests of Kathy Hanks.

FINES: Doug Foss with assistance from Sadye Patterson collected this weeks fines. Doug fined all those who didnt work last weeks Casino Night and those who didnt attend the State of the City Address.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Special thanks to Harley Macklin, Ward Davis and all those members that helped to make this years State of the City Address a special annual event.

PROGRAM: Kathy Hanks introduced Lance Patterson, Director of Operations on the Boys and Girls Club of Hutchinson. B&GC has been in Hutchinson since 1995 expanding from the Kids After School program. B&GC locally has about 1,000 members per year and serves an average of 350-400 per day at three sites, Shadduck Park, Avenue A Elementary and Faris Elementary. Students are mainly from Hutchinson schools but can attend from outside Hutchinson. 254 members are age 13 and older and they have expanded teen programming to include a financial course, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) modules and a new DIY module. B&GC teaches Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles and Character and Leadership. Lance introduced Evelyn Leyva who was crowned 2017 Youth of the Year at their December 1st banquet. It is the highest honor a B&GC member can receive. Evelyn has been at the Club since second grade. She is a freshman at Hutch High and works part-time at TJ Max. Evelyn spoke about growing up in B&GC and how much the program has helped her. Evelyn will now compete statewide and if she wins will compete nationally with the opportunity to win cash scholarships at each level. She plans to attend JUCO and K-State to become a math teacher.

Lucky Ace Drawing: Randall Haltom drew the 3 of Diamonds for $5. The pot is now $761 and there are only 4 cards left!!

Newsletter Drawing: Yours truly wasnt there last week to win but I was this week and won $10.

Newsletter question: For $5Who is this years Boys & Girls Club of Hutchinson Youth of the Year?

Next Meeting: Guest speaker U.S. Senator Jerry Moran.

Editor: Steve Conard

GUESTS: Jim Remar, COO of the Cosmosphere, speaker and guest of Kathy Hanks. Chelsea Dawson, Chamber of Commerce, guest of Harley Macklin.

SGT. REPORT: None. (Friday the 13th! What a missed opportunity!)

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS: Thanks to Harley and the three T.s (Terry, Terry and Tom). There was an excellent turnout for this event featuring Ward Davis as the sponsor, our President, Dorinda Simmons, with the welcoming address and the AMBUC members as hosts throughout the room. The club received excellent positive exposure during the breakfast.

CASINO NIGHT, ATRIUM HOTEL, JANUARY 19, 2017 at 8:30 P.M. Volunteers need to be present at 7:45 P.M. The Kansas Groundwater Association is holding its annual meeting.

PROGRAM: Jim Remar, COO of the Cosmosphere, was introduced by Kathy as our guest speaker. His presentation focused upon the SpaceWorks unit of the Cosmosphere. SpaceWorks builds replicas of space artifacts for groups around the world, fabricates exhibits and preserves space artifacts. SpaceWorks has built full-scale replicas of V-2 rockets, lunar modules and 80% of Apollo 13 props for the film. Liberty Bell 7 as well as recovered Saturn V engines were restored by SpaceWorks. Jim is also a former member of our club.

LUCKY ACES DRAWING: Jay Pitzer-just $5. The pot is well over $600.00 and only a few cards are left!

NEWSLETTER DRAWING: Steve Conard-not present. $10.00 next week.

NEWSLETTER QUESTION: Name our hard-working Program Chair.

NEXT FRIDAYS PROGRAM (1-20-17): Evelyn Leyva-Boys and Girls Club.

GUESTS: Kirk Johnson a guest of Kathy Hanks.

FINES: John Knipp was soloing as Sergeant today. Those who did not bring a guest last week for our final meeting of the year had to pay a fine. Tom Hymer paid for some newsletter errors last week. Editors should be exempt! He also fined those who did not read it. I agree with that one. He fined those who didnt help write it. Wouldnt that be everybody else? Dean Brigman paid as a remembrance to Amy Hale who passed last week from cancer. Amy was a paraplegic school teacher who we presented a stand-up wheelchair many years ago. We were all very sorry to hear this news.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Harley Macklin re-announced about the State of the City Address will be held Wednesday, January 18 at the Atrium Hotel & Convention Center. Plan now to attend!!

There will be a Casino Night Thursday, January 19 at the Atrium Hotel for The Kansas Groundwater Association from 8:30 until 10:30. All those available please sign-up.

PROGRAM: Kathy Hanks introduced Kirk Johnson. Kirk has had a varied career. Before coming to Hutchinson he worked three years for Senator Nancy Kassebaum in Washington, DC and seven years as a district director for Congressman Jerry Moran. He moved to Hutchinson to take a job as vice president of development with Mega Manufacturing and later with Catalyst Equity Group a division of Mega Manufacturing. He has been very involved with several community boards as well as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce. He is now serving as Interim President of the Chamber until a new president can be found, hopefully by April 1. Kirk and his wife Julia are the proud new owners of the R-B Drive-In having purchased the restaurant from Pam and Charles Wheeler in July. The R & B Drive-In began in 1948 when Melvin Robinson and his nephew Larry Burgess decided to partner and build a drive-in at 201 E. Avenue A complete with switchboard and car aisle speakers for ordering.

Lucky Ace Drawing: Terry Bisbee drew the 6 of Spades for $5. The pot is now $690.

Newsletter Drawing: There was no question this week.

Newsletter question: For $5Which iconic restaurant does Kirk Johnson now own?

Editor: Steve Conard

Ambucs Weekly Meeting for Friday December 30, 2016

As sergeant John Knipp discussed 5 resolutions for the new year.

1. Lose weight

2. Don’t smoke

3. Go on a diet

4. Sleep 8 hours

Then he introduced a number of girl Volley Ball players from Germany that he hosted in his home. In Germany learning English is mandatory. Each of the players voiced a short message of their experiences in the USA and goals they hope to realize.

Tom Hymer, Editor

Newsletter: Brenda could have won so money but she was absent.

The Lucky Ace, Terry got the wrong Ace. The pot is now $661.00

GUESTS: Lee Smith, speaker and guest of the club.

SGT. REPORT: Sgt. John and Deputy Pat made a quick pass at the club for a pin check for revenue. Due to time limitations, the only additional fine was for the newest geezer in the club, Brad Thompson (60).

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:

AMBUC CHRISTMAS DINNER-December 20, 2016, 6:00 P.M.-Social, 6:30-Dinner at the Hutchinson Town Club. Sign up now. Dont make Randall Haltom come looking for you!

STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS: January 18, 2017 at 7:00 A.M. at the Atrium Hotel. Save the date now! Ward Davis and the Hutchinson AMBUCS are co-hosting the Chamber breakfast. See Harley and the three Ts for further details.

HOLIDAY MEETING SCHEDULE-AMBUCS breakfasts WILL be held at the Hutchinson Town Club on BOTH December 23, 2016 and December 30, 2016.

CLUB DISCUSSION ON CASINOS AS FUNDRAISERS-December 16, 2016. The club membership will be asked for its input and direction with respect to conducting casinos as fundraisers. Please attend and state your preferences regarding casino operations at the next breakfast.

PROGRAM: Lee Smith coaches football at Central Christian. He uses biblical principles to guide young men to Christ and prepare for the sport. The principles are: strive to win, play by the rules, be tough, improve each day, do our part, work hard and persevere.

LUCKY ACES DRAWING: Jay Pitzer-Joker drawn-zero dollars.

NEWSLETTER DRAWING: Rod Calhoun won (but he doesnt know how much).

NEWSLETTER QUESTION: How old is Brad T.?

Ambucs Weekly Meeting for Friday December 2, 2016

Welcome todays guests and program presenters Victoria Miller and Dona Davis of the Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Center.

Sergeant John Knipp roamed around the place recognizing members for doing good things for the club. Darrin Wicks and Brad Thompson were happy that they have birthdays and are talking and walking. Other Ambucs were supposedly guilty of other unknown issues and Sergeant John checked out.

Randall Haltom is organizing a Christmas Dinner

– Date: December 20, 2016

– At the Town Club

– 6:00pm happy hour

– 6:30pm Dinner

Put this date on your calendars. Tell him if you are going to attend.

Harley Macklin announced the annual STATE OF THE CITY event is January 18, 2017 at the Atrium Convention Center. Ward Davis is sponsoring the event.

Todays program was presented by the Sexual Assault Domestic Violence Center by Victoria Miller and Dona Davis. Funding for the program is from the State of Kansas. There is a number of ways that abuse takes place including verbal, physical, and sexual violence. Many of the incidents go unreported. Law enforcement and Services offer 24 hour crisis hotline and offer court advocates. Also new clothing is available for victims as they lose clothes for evidence. Protection orders are written by Judge McCarvel.

Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Center, Inc.

335 N Washington, Ste. 240

Hutchinson, KS 67501

24 Hour Crisis Hotline 1-800-701-3630

Also 620-665-3630

News Letter Question for the meeting on December 9, 2016: What is the date for the event of the State of the City?

The Lucky Ace drawing, Fred Conner won $5 .

Tom Hymer, Editor