GUESTS: Dr. Shelly Kiblinger, Superintendent of USD 308, our guest speaker and Luke Steinle, Erics son.

FINES: Sergeants-At-Arms Scott Potucek and Larry Sloan were again without the necessary dirt required to levy this weeks fines but made up for it drilling us with Scotts version of Today in History. However they did manage to fine Ward Davis, Randall Haltom and Dan Power for being late. They followed up with a Breakfast Card check.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: The club social on February 16th has been canceled due to a scheduling problem. It will be rescheduled for a later date.

Paul Hardenberger – Vice President of Operations for Marlen Research, was sworn in as our newest member. Congratulations Paul and Welcome to our club!!

PROGRAM: Dan Power, former longtime board member of USD 308, introduced Dr. Shelly Kiblinger, Superintendent of USD 308. Dr. Kiblinger has been Superintendent for 1-1/2 years following interim Superintendent Jan Strecker . Formerly Dr. Kiblinger was assistant superintendent of personnel at Garden City High School for three years and prior to that an educator for 22 years. Dr Kiblinger discussed the recent announcement that the three-judge panel, in the lawsuit of Ganon vs. Kansas, ruled in favor of school districts on January 11, 2013. The judges found that the Kansas legislature had failed to adequately provide funding to provide for a suitable for a suitable education as required under the states constitution. This victory for Kansas schools means that no less than $4,492 the Base State Aid Per Pupil (BSAPP) be paid based on the 2009 approved level that was never reached. As an added benefit the courts also ordered the state to fully fund the equalization required under the Local Option Budget, which helps districts with low assessed valuation raise funds without an unwarranted burden on local taxpayers. The past few years, districts have received a prorated amount of state aid. However the decision has been appealed to the Kansas Supreme Court and it will probably take a year for a final decision to be reached. If all is approved this will be a win for students and local tax payers as well in the amount of an additional $5 million per year from BSAPP. USD 308 had invested approximately $90,000 in the lawsuit.

50/50 Drawing: Terry Brigman won $18

Newsletter Drawing: Eric Lucky Steinle won $20 for knowing the name of his guest and our newest member.

Newsletter question: For $5, what is Dr. Kiblingers full first name?

Editor: Steve Conard

Editor: Paul W. Brown

GUESTS: Candace Dixon, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Center, guest of the club. Paul Hardenburger, guest of Eric Steinle and soon to be a new member. Luke Steinle, son of S. Eric.

SGT. REPORT: Scott Potucek and Randy Hendrickson tested the membership on their knowledge of the Dictionary of Texting Acronyms. Tim, Tom, Jim and others paid for not knowing the interpretations. An example: BHOF, stands for Bald Headed Old Fart. Since we have multiple candidates in the club, the payor shall remain nameless. Randy Hendrickson paid a fine to brag about his sons employment with the United Nations.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Successful Casino Night for the Kansas Groundwater Association with 22 AMBUCS participating.

2. Jim Jacobs has accepted an employment position in the Junction City-Manhattan area. We wish Jim well and will miss him as a member.

3. Membership Dinner: February 16, 2013, 5:30-Happy Hour, 6:30-Dinner, Knights of Columbus.

4. NJCAA Mens Tournament T-Shirt Booth: March 18-23, 2013.

PROGRAM: Mark Treaster introduced Candace Dixon with the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Center. The program services Reno, McPherson, Marion, Harper, Rice and Kingman counties. The mission is to provide confidential, non-judgmental support to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, their families and friends. For more information, access the website at http://www.sadvhutch.org/. The telephone number for the 24-Hour Crisis Hotline is 1-800-701-3630. The Cruisin Against Bruisin fundraiser is scheduled for March 30. If you would like to be a sponsor, please contact Mark Treaster.

50/50 Pot Winner: Doug Foss-$16.00.

Newsletter Drawing: Chuck Peterson-not present.

Newsletter Question: What is the name of our soon-to-be newest member?

GUESTS: Paul Hardenberger – Vice President of Operations for Marlen Research, guest of Eric Steinle. Jana Durham, Hutchinson Zoo Director, our guest speaker.

FINES: Scott Potucek and Tim Davies were the Sergeants-At-Arms. They didnt have any dirt so Scott proceeded to quiz us with trivia questions about the National AMBUCS website. Scott even had to pay a fine for screwing up one too many questions. Some of us who have been here for a while have played this same game before. Harley Macklin paid to tell us a story about a heroic Hutchinson Police officer. Dennis paid to announce that he and Julie will be returning to their hometown of Iowa City, IA. You both will be missed very much and we wish you both the very best!

ANNOUNCEMENTS: A reminder to those who signed up to work tomorrow night Thursday, January 24th, a Casino Night for the Kansas Ground Water Association annual meeting at the Ramada Inn.

Club social and membership outreach dinner Saturday, February 16th, Knights of Columbus hall with happy hour at 5:30 and dinner at 6:30 PM.

A BIG Thank You to those who helped inventory T-shirts in the cold warehouse.

PROGRAM: Chuck Peterson introduced Jana Durham, Hutchinson Zoo Director. Jana came to Hutchinson 11 years ago from the Emporia Zoo. In 2011 animal husbandry guidelines, the ability to maintain water quality and animal welfare issues forced zoo management to move their two North American River Otters off exhibit. So Willie and Kyra, the zoos otters, are in need of a new habitat to call home. Money can be donated directly to the zoo for this cause through their Give & Get campaign. There will also be a fundraiser held Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th with Vettes & Harleys at the zoo presented by the Central Kansas Corvette Association. A $5 donation to the new Otter exhibit is suggested to tour the zoo on those days. Vehicle exhibitor fees will also be charged to raise funds for the exhibit. You can find more information about this event and much more about the zoo at www.hutchgov.com/zoo .

50/50 Drawing: Dennis Bockenstedt, being the city minded fellow that he is, donated his $24 in winnings to the Hutchinson Zoo.

Newsletter Drawing: Dwight Wiehl might have known the answer, had he been here.

Newsletter question: For $15, a vote was held and the Bald Eagles new name is?

Editor: Steve Conard

LAST MEETING: January 11, 2013.

EDITOR: Paul W. Brown

GUESTS: Kayla Dierks, administrator in training at Good Samaritan, guest of Brenda Janda. Lee Spence and Dan Deming, guests of Randy Henderson.

SGT. REPORT: Sgt. Scott Potucek and his sidekick, Brad Shorty Thompson were rumored to have collected the least amount of fine money ever. They started with atta boys for Tom, Rita, Bob and Terry for the State of the City event. Fined all AMBUCS not attending the address; fined Jay for not training Andrew Parr and concluded with National Monument trivia.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Big Hat Committee Meeting: January 18, 2013, 6:30 A.M., Hutchinson Town Club.

Casino Night: January 24, 2013, 8:30-11:00, KS Groundwater Assoc., Ramada Inn.

Membership Dinner: February 16, 2013, 5:30 Happy Hour, 6:30 dinner, Knights of Columbus.

NJCAA Mens Basketball Tournament T-Shirt Booth: March 18-23, Sports Arena.

AMTRYKE UPGRADE: Grace V., a previous recipient of an AMTRYKE, is ready for a larger model; and the board has approved the request. Expect a presentation in the near future.

PROGRAM: Sheriff Randy Henderson, Lee Spence of Underground Vaults & Storage and Reno Co. Commissioner Dan Deming combined for a presentation on the new jail proposal. The new facility would be located south of the Hutchinson Correctional Facility with a 250 bed capacity. Financing for the jail is proposed as a one/half cent sales tax to be on the April 2 ballot. The approximate cost of the project for the jail is 25-26 million. For further information, go to http://www.renogov.org/sheriff.

50/50 Pot Winner: Dwight Wiehl left early and still won an undisclosed amount.

Newsletter Drawing: Tim Davies was not present. ($10.00 next week)

Newsletter Question: What is the first name of Brendas guest at our last meeting?

January 18, 2013 Program: Jana Durham, Hutchinson Zoo Director.

GUESTS: Karen Washburn, Childrens Emergency Shelter Home, our guest speaker and Colby Davis, Wards son.

FINES: Sergeants-At-Arms, Scott Potucek and Brad Thompson started off with a fine from Colby Davis since he is an honorary member and all. Ward Davis taxed for winning the pot last week. Reta Joy Campbell fined for being late. Guy Gann was fined guilt by association tax since Bobbie had to be enlisted to figure out who won the pot last week. Darren Wicks was fined for a poor recital of the installation pledge last week. Doug Foss sassed off to the Sergeants which resulted in a fine. Preston Clark was fined for the ice cream booth video he made in 2009. Im not sure why he was fined as it has about 175 views. It hasnt gone viral yet but still good advertising. Table fines were assessed for incorrect answers to Scotts Today in History quiz.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: The State of the City Address is this Thursday 1/10 at the Stringer Fine Arts Center, Gallery Theatre. We need a good representation at this breakfast. Call or sign-up online at the Chamber website so they will have an accurate head count. You can pay the $10 cost at the door.

Board Meeting next Friday at 6:15 AM.

Thursday, January 24th, there will be a Casino Night for the Kansas Ground Water Association annual meeting. A sign-up sheet will be available next week.

PROGRAM: Darren Wicks introduced Karen Washburn with the Childrens Emergency Shelter Home. Karen has been a board member since 2000. She has served as Director and Treasurer. It operates with a volunteer board of 10 and a staff of 6. They are currently licensed by KDHE for 7 children birth through age 13. If needed, additional staff can be brought in if there are additional children to be sheltered. They did have several children in the shelter over Christmas. A 2 year old toddler was found walking alone wearing only a diaper on Christmas day and was taken to the shelter. The shelter receives some money from the United Way as a UW agency. They are a 501c3 non-profit operation. Several local business and churches give funds and items to the shelter to help with expenses. The shelter operates in an older two-story house in an undisclosed location. Several unexpected expenses such as a new furnace, electrical, plumbing and structural problems have taxed their funds this year. They served 91 children last year up 25% from the previous year. You can find more information along with the answer to this weeks newsletter question at http://www.childrensshelterhome.com/ .

50/50 Drawing: Steve Conard won and donated $14 to the Childrens Emergency Shelter Home.

Newsletter Drawing: Dan Power knew the answer and donated $15 to the Childrens Emergency Shelter Home.

Newsletter question: For $5, The Childrens Emergency Shelter Home formally opened on what date?

MEETING: Friday, December 28, 2012 EDITOR: Tom Hymer

SPECIAL GUESTS, our spouses: Jill Foss, Anne Potucek, Dona Pitzer, Pat Brewer, Annette Roberson, Sonja Brigman, Jim Cambell, Barbara Conner, Bobbie Gann, Sherra Brigman, Virginia Hymer, and my apologies if I missed a spouse or two.

WELCOME GUESTS: Barbara Lilihorn, todays program presenter.

FUN MASTERS: Scott Potucek and Tim Davies fined Bob Bush for being tardy. Then they charged $2 for those who did not bring their spouse, and $1 for those who brought their spouses. Then the sergeant became melancholy about New Years resolutions as how such a thought pertains to the Ambucs. With that they rang out ahead of time with plenty of applause.

NEW MEMBER INDUCTION: Andrew Parr is now a new member of the Hutchinson Ambucs as he was sworn in by President Darren Wicks. Congratulations Andrew and welcome to Ambucs.

PRESIDENT DARREN: Announced that there will be a T-shirt inventory on Saturday January 5, 2013 at 8:00am at the One Hour Heating and Plumbing on Main Street. Access is at the alley between 5th and 6th Avenues.

DOUG FOSS: Announced that on the next meeting Friday January 4, 2013 the Community Service Committee will meet at 6:30PM. If you are on this committee be a really great person and show up.

CASINO FUND RAISERS: Jay Pitzer reported on the Casino night that was held for the Longfellow Foundation. This company installs pilings and piers for the construction of major buildings. In addition to our regular charge for a Casino Night, this group raised an additional $60 to be donated to our club for the purpose of helping kids with Amtrykes.

STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS: Will take place on January 10, 2013 7:00AM at the Stringer Fine Art Center. Ambucs and the Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce are collaborating to make this event more accessible to the public. There will be a $10 admission which includes breakfast. Additionally the Chamber has a page on its web site to so those who want to attend this event can sign up there. http://hutchchamber.com/ext_chamberevents.php or call the Chamber Office (620) 662-3391. The Chamber and Ambucs are working together to organize this event. Ambucs will have a brief message at this event to toot our own horn, so to speak, and to greet the guests as they arrive.

CASINO NIGHT: Jay Pitzer announced a Casino night on Thursday January 24, 2013 for the Water Resource Council. We hosted a Casino night for this organization in January 2012. Dealers, put this date on your calendar.

PROGRAM: Program Manager Jeff Roberson introduced todays program presenter, Barbara Lilihorn, Director of the R-CAT public transportation service. R-CAT operates with the assistance of various rural grants that help fund the program. R-CAT offers a variety of transportation services that include fixed routes, direct service to specific locations, and service to outlying towns in Reno County. The cost to ride the R-CAT is $1.00, 50 cents if the person has a disabilty. Many people ride the R-CAT to work, doctors, and shopping. There are 17 drivers who are always on the look-out for someone to wave their hand for a ride. There are about 400 people who use R-CAT and because they often ride many times there are a total of 129,000 ride uses in a given year.

50/50 DRAWING: Ward Davis won the 50/50 pot of $26, although Bobbi Gann had to help Ward to identify that he had the winning number.

NEWSLETTER DRAWING: Lee Gleasons name was drawn for the Newsletter but he was not present. For $15 the Newsletter question for the meeting on January 4TH is How do you stop a R-CAT bus?

MEETING:

Friday, December 21, 2012 EDITOR: Tom Hymer

WELCOME GUESTS:

Jeff Roberson introduced his brother Ron Roberson and todays program presenter. Harley Macklin introduced Jason Ball who has recently been selected to be the president of the Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce.

FUN MASTERS:

Scott Potucek and Fred Conner went after the easy fines collecting from Clark and Haltom because they were tardy. Paul Brown shouted end of the world upon his late arrival, an amusing way to get fined. Potucek announced he is the granddad of two boys just born, did anyone see him put money in the toilet? It is nice to see Eric Steinle albeit late, but fine worthy. Then Potucek introduced his latest trivia game generating fines for guesses and wrong answers. e.g. Who would know how much the biggest baby born was 22lbs 8oz? Bob Bush tried to challenge of the validity of such a big baby, but it was defended with everything on the internet is true.

$1.00 ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Terry Brigman now owns a 57 Chevy. Dennis Reiser reported that Doc Powers is improving and Ambucs, who are like his family, would be most welcome visitors. He is at Wesley Towers Thorne Care Center, room 401. Fred Conner made an announcement but this editor cant remember what for. Well see if the sergeant actually reads the Newsletter. John Knipp said that all the cards and flowers from Ambucs was much appreciated upon the passing away of his father, Gilbert Knipp, 98, Dec. 13, 2012.

STATE OF THE CITY UPDATE:

Jerry Regier reported of the State of the City Address that will take place on January 10, 2013 7:00AM at the Stringer Fine Art Center. A hand out of the press release was available. Ambucs and the Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce are collaborating to make this event more accessible to the public. There will be a $10 admission which includes breakfast. Additionally the Chamber has a page on its web site to so those who want to attend this event can sign up there. http://hutchchamber.com/ext_chamberevents.php or call the Chamber Office (620) 662-3391. The Chamber and Ambucs are working together to organize this event. Ambucs will have a brief message at this event to toot our own horn, so to speak, and to greet the guests as they arrive.

CASINO NIGHT 1:

Jay Pitzer reminded everyone about the Casino night that we are hosting for The Longfellow Foundation on Thursday December 27TH at the Ramada Convention Center. Loading our equipment will take place at 6:30PM at the warehouse in the alley of the One Hour Plumbing and Air Conditioning. If you want to help at this event but have not signed up, send Jay an email jay.pitzer@edwardjones.com or call him at (620) 728-1141. Dealers are needed and training is available at the venue so you can learn how to play.

CASINO NIGHT 2:

Jay Pitzer announced a Casino night on Thursday January 24, 2013 for the Water Resource Council. We hosted a Casino night for this organization in January 2012. Dealers, put this date on your calendar.

SPOUSES CELEBRATION MEETING:

Next meeting Friday December 28TH will celebrate our spouses and some cheer, Mimosa available, for the New Year. This is always a great event for our club, so bring your spouse and lets have some great attendance.

PRESIDENT DARREN WICKS:

An inventory of T-shirts is scheduled for Saturday January 5TH at 8:00AM. This inventory is needed as part of the T-shirt project in working with the American Legion. Darren wants to know who can help with the inventory. You can send your response to Email: DWLW@Hotmail.com or call at Mobile: (620) 664-4590.

PROGRAM:

Program Manager Jeff Roberson introduced todays program presenter, his brother, Ron Roberson. Mr.Roberson discussed his career which has involved various religious denominations including Catholicism, Methodism, Eastern Orthodox, Islam, Christian Coptics, and others. In working with all these varieties of faith and worship his work is to find some common ground to increase cooperation and understanding that would bring acceptance and consensus of world wide religions. His program included historical information that has shaped todays religions, and the conflicts that cause division in society. In seeking resolutions of the conflicts, key religious leaders meet in conferences to find common ground they can agree on as a starting point. Such an issue would be poverty and how to deal with it. Robersons program contained many more insights on religion in todays world, and this is just brief summery of all that he talked about.

50/50 DRAWING:

Dane Power won the 50/50 pot of $28. with the money.

NEWSLETTER DRAWING:

Reta Joy Campbells name was drawn for the Newsletter but she gave the wrong answer. For $10 the Newsletter question for the meeting on December 28TH is How much did the biggest baby ever born weigh?

MEETING: Friday, December 14, 2012 EDITOR: Tom Hymer

WELCOME GUESTS: Janet Hamilton was todays guest and program presenter.

SERGEANTS AT WORK: Scott Potucek and Tim Davies started their tour with Tim assessing a fine to himself. This is a rare occasion, in fact it has not been done in 25 years. Brown and R. Mitchell were late. Macgirvin paid for driving while awake, what? Conner was flexing his muscles for moving furniture and paid the he-man tax. Pitzer paid for being late to the board meeting. President Darren started the meeting on time which cost him a dollar. Sign man Brewer was caught working at the Fox Theatre and was fined for working. Sgt. Potucek, well known for trivia games, started another trivia game on the quantum theory and other questions about science. This caused most of the membership to doze-off, but the sergeant had a back-up trivia, famous Kansans.

CLUB BUSINESS: President Darren noted that there are three kids that need Amtrykes. Doug Foss, chair of the Community Service Committee mentioned that one of those applicants lived in Hayes and the possibility that the Salina Ambucs would supply that applicant.

STATE OF THE CITY UPDATE: Jerry Regier reported that the second State of the City Address will take place on January 10, 2013 7:00AM at the Stringer Fine Art Center. Ambucs and the Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce are collaborating to make this event more accessible to the public. There will be a $10 admission which include breakfast.

OFFER A PRAYER FOR THE FAMILY: Scott City, Gilbert Knipp, 98, died Dec. 13, 2012, father of member John Knipp.

CASINO NIGHT 1: Jay Pitzer reminded everyone about the Casino night that we are hosting for The Longfellow Foundation on Thursday December 27TH at the Ramada Convention Center. A sign-up sheet has been going around, or you can send Jay an email jay.pitzer@edwardjones.com or call him at (620) 728-1141.

CASINO NIGHT 2: Jay Pitzer announced a Casino night on Thursday January 24, 2013 for the Water Resource Council. We hosted a Casino night for this organization in January 2012. Dealers, put this date on your calendar.

PROGRAM: Jeff Roberson introduced todays program presenter Janet Hamilton, Program Manager for the Hutchinson Community Foundation or HCF. Ms. Hamilton provided an overview of the HCF that manages a number of options for donors to use to pass on wealth and provide a legacy. They are able serve donors who desire to remain anonymous in their contributions, provide suggestions of contribution targets, managing endowments which are like savings accounts, and planning long term legacies. Ms. Hamilton reported that the recent Match Day event on November 28, 2012 was a huge success raising over $182,000. She added the comment that Match Days will not be an annual event, but will offered in intervals of 2 or 3 years so as not to detract from the funding campaigns of local organizations. Thank you Janet Hamilton for an interesting and informative program. http://hutchcf.org/

50/50 DRAWING: Ward Davis won the 50/50 pot of $21, it is not known what he did with the money.

NEWSLETTER DRAWING: Tim Davies won $10 for knowing that 300 boxes were assembled for Head Start kids. For $5 the Newsletter question for the meeting on December 21ST is How much money was raised on MatchDay?

MEETING: Friday, December 7, 2012 EDITOR: Tom Hymer

WELCOME GUESTS: Jay Pitzer introduced his spouse Donna. Andrew Parr made his second visit to our club, hopefully he is considering becoming a member. Guest Marcia Fletcher of Dollar Sense.

WELCOME HEAD START GUESTS: Cindy Baker, Mary Stafford, Alicia Ellis, and Gidget Watson. These gals work with kids to help them achieve learning skills in a stable setting.

CONGRATULATIONS: President Darren announced that yesterday December 6th is the 32nd Anniversary for the Hutchinson Ambucs. The charter members identified are Terry Brigman, Dean Brigman, Fred Conner, and Vern Powers.

ANNOUNCEMENT: President Darren reminded the board members that a meeting is scheduled for next week Friday December 14TH at 6:15AM.

VISIT THE SICK: Remember Doc Powers as he recuperates at Wesley Towers Thorne Care room 401. Docs condition is improving, and he and Aavon are making arrangements for them to move into an apartment at the Towers. They would love to have some visitors, as they had no children, but they have some other relatives.

HEAD START CHRISTMAS BOXES: About 300 Christmas Boxes were assembled today for Head Start kids THANKS to Fred Conner who led the project, to the four gals from Head Start who pitched in with their help, to Donna Pitzer for getting great discounts on the items that went into each box, to Dollar Sense for providing crayons and coloring books, to the ladies who knitted the caps, to Trinity United Methodist Church for the assembly room, and last but not least the forty or so Ambucs who showed up to help.

CASINO NIGHT: Jay Pitzer reminded everyone about the Casino night that we are hosting for CHS foods on December 7TH at the Ramada Convention Center. More dealers are needed so send Jay an email jay.pitzer@edwardjones.com or call him at (620) 728-1141, or just show up. Be part of the crew that will meet at 7:00PM at the One Hour Plumbing warehouse. Be at the Ramada at 7:30PM to start dealing. Black pants, a white shirt, and really show some class with a tie.

50/50 DRAWING: Ron Quick won the 50/50 pot of $26 and donated the money to Head Start.

NEWSLETTER DRAWING: There was no drawing for the Newsletter question today. The Newsletter question for the next week how many boxes were assembled for Head Start? $10 for the right answer.

MEETING: Friday, November 30, 2012 EDITOR: Tom Hymer

WELCOME GUESTS: Preston Clark, well known for inviting guests and who should host an in-service on his strategies, introduced Andrew Parr who is a local Allstate insurance agent at 1206 N Main St. Eric Steinle came with his son Luke. Jeff Roberson introduced Gregg Wamsley todays program presenter.

THE BIG HATS TAKE CONTROL: Brad Thompson and fellow Big Hat Stan Macgirvin collected money from Fred Conner, Terry Brigman, and Tony Powers for neglecting to wear their Big Hats. Dan Power had to pay for having great looking hair for which someone was envious of. Then Jim Jacobs expounded on traveling by motorcycle and taking a tour of the Seelye Mansion in Abilene after which he got lost in Moundridge because its such a big metropolis with no street signs, but eventually found the city of Hutchinson. Paul Brown a.k.a. fine me please because I am wearing a Kansas City Chiefs jacket, got fined. Other people at the same table were also fined for sitting with Paul Brown and his Kansas City Chiefs jacket. Jay Pitzer was playing with a New Years Eve noise maker and paid the price. Already 140 words have been written about the work of Sergeants Thompson and Macgirvin. They continued to amass even more money while quoting Bob Bush, its for the kids, thereby making everyone feel better.

1. ANNOUNCEMENT: Terry Brigman received a picture post card with Addi Brach on her Amtryke. Her message said the Amtryke has been such a blessing and has strengthened her legs and its fun to ride.

2. ANNOUNCEMENT: Randy Hendrickson announced that our Christmas party will take place tomorrow Saturday December 1ST 6:30PM at the Towne Club. On the menu is prime rib, chicken marsala, and salmon. Included is a buffet and dessert. $25 per person. 32 people have signed up, but there is room for 40. Therefore if you have not already made a reservation you can call Randy Hendrickson at 620-257-8494 and he can take care of you.

3. ANNOUNCEMENT: Fred Conner said that Christmas boxes for Head Start kids will be assembled on Friday December 7TH at Trinity United Methodist Church in Thorne Hall. All members of the club are invited to help with this outreach program but will be doing so independently of Ambucs. We will meet and have breakfast at the Towne Club as usual. After announcements all those willing to help will be able to go to Trinity to get started on the project.

CLUB BUSINESS: Jay Pitzer reminded everyone about the Casino night that we are hosting for CHS foods on December 7TH at the Ramada Convention Center. More dealers are needed so send Jay an email to sign up, jay.pitzer@edwardjones.com or call him at (620) 728-1141. CHECK YOUR CALENDAR AND DO IT NOW.

CLUB BUSINESS: Jay Pitzer announced a group called Long Fellow requested a Casino Night on Thursday evening December 27TH. Contact Jay at jay.pitzer@edwardjones.com or call him at (620) 728-1141 to sign up.

TODAYS PROGRAM: Jeff Roberson announced todays program Gregg Wamsley Director of the Hutchinson Public Library. The HPL began in 1901 and was housed in the City Hall. In 1903 the HPL moved to 5TH and Main. In 1951 it moved to its current location. Tradition and Technology are both part of HPL. When the HPL first started it had 500 books. Today it contains over 280,000 items. The HPL focuses on encouraging reading for all ages. The HPL offers the Overdrive service enabling patrons to download ebooks and a source of audio books. The HPL offers training and classes on using ebooks and tablets, book discussion groups, and author visits. The HPL website is http://www.hutchpl.org/ The HPL even offers an apocalyptic movie schedule for those interested in the subject. It is noteworthy that the HPL offers various options of research and information in person, telephone, email, and chat. The Owl Library is an app for smart phones that requires your library card number to obtain.

50/50 DRAWING: Jeff Brewer won the 50/50 pot of $30. NEWSLETTER DRAWING: Jeff Frizells name was drawn but he was absent today. The Newsletter question for the next meeting When and where did the HPL begin? $10 for the right answer.