HISTORY - This association was organized by Mary Jones, owner of the Hutchinson Credit Bureau in
1937. The first name of the organization was Credit Women's Breakfast Club. Since that time, we have
had a few name changes but our purpose remains the same to promote credit education.
CURRENT -- Our new name is "Central Kansas Business Connection" affiliated with Credit Professionals
International. We chose that name since we have men and women from Hutchinson and Wichita.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Four members have earned their credit certification. We also have had
three members become Credit Professional of the Year on the International level and a Past
International President of CPI.
NETWORKING - We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM for a dinner meeting at a local
Hutchinson restaurant. Please call one of the officers listed below to be a part of our networking
association.
EDUCATIONAL TOPICS at the meetings:
September - "How to Spot Counterfeit Money " – Sharol Rudolph
October - "I Finally Got it all Together and Can’t Remember where I put it " – Marsha T
November – “You: The Greatest Invention” – Marsha Thompson
December - "Christmas Past-wrapping gifts for Ladies in Nursing Home" - at DeShazer's
January - "What’s the Big Deal About Waste Reduction?" – Candy Stewart
February - "Sailing the 7 C’s of Communication" – Linda Zenor
March - " I Want t Feel Important" – Sharol Rudolph
April- "The Walk-a-Thon Turns 20" – Linda Zenor
May - Executive Luncheon at 11:45 am - Hutchinson TownClub
June - "Customer Service is Out and Seek to Surprise is In " – Candi Stewart
July - "Get out of Debt, Stay out of Debt and Increase your credit score" – Marsha Thompson
August - Steak and Swim at Zenor's
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT-
**Need a speaker? We speak in the community about fraud and other issues in the credit industry.
** Have a deliver-a-thon "delivering flowers for a local flower shop on Valentine's Day and Mother's
Day. Proceeds go the Walk-a-thon for the Credit Education Resources Foundation.
**Have a booth at the Women's Show in Hutchinson each year during March for the Credit Education
Month where we promote credit information to the public.
OFFICERS - President – Marsha Thompson, PCE
Phone: 620-694-2284
e-mail: marsha.thompson@fnbhutch.com
Secretary/Treasurer- Sharol Rudolph
Phone: 620-694-2286
e-mail: sharol.rudolph@fnbhutch.com
Use of Walk-A-Thon Money
Central Kansas Business Connection a/k/a THE HUTCH BUNCH provide funds they received back from
their Walk-a-Thon contribution for the promotional items/booth space at the Soroptimist Women’s Show
that is held in March every year. Their exposure is to 2000 attendees each year.
1937. The first name of the organization was Credit Women's Breakfast Club. Since that time, we have
had a few name changes but our purpose remains the same to promote credit education.
CURRENT -- Our new name is "Central Kansas Business Connection" affiliated with Credit Professionals
International. We chose that name since we have men and women from Hutchinson and Wichita.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Four members have earned their credit certification. We also have had
three members become Credit Professional of the Year on the International level and a Past
International President of CPI.
NETWORKING - We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM for a dinner meeting at a local
Hutchinson restaurant. Please call one of the officers listed below to be a part of our networking
association.
EDUCATIONAL TOPICS at the meetings:
September - "How to Spot Counterfeit Money " – Sharol Rudolph
October - "I Finally Got it all Together and Can’t Remember where I put it " – Marsha T
November – “You: The Greatest Invention” – Marsha Thompson
December - "Christmas Past-wrapping gifts for Ladies in Nursing Home" - at DeShazer's
January - "What’s the Big Deal About Waste Reduction?" – Candy Stewart
February - "Sailing the 7 C’s of Communication" – Linda Zenor
March - " I Want t Feel Important" – Sharol Rudolph
April- "The Walk-a-Thon Turns 20" – Linda Zenor
May - Executive Luncheon at 11:45 am - Hutchinson TownClub
June - "Customer Service is Out and Seek to Surprise is In " – Candi Stewart
July - "Get out of Debt, Stay out of Debt and Increase your credit score" – Marsha Thompson
August - Steak and Swim at Zenor's
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT-
**Need a speaker? We speak in the community about fraud and other issues in the credit industry.
** Have a deliver-a-thon "delivering flowers for a local flower shop on Valentine's Day and Mother's
Day. Proceeds go the Walk-a-thon for the Credit Education Resources Foundation.
**Have a booth at the Women's Show in Hutchinson each year during March for the Credit Education
Month where we promote credit information to the public.
OFFICERS - President – Marsha Thompson, PCE
Phone: 620-694-2284
e-mail: marsha.thompson@fnbhutch.com
Secretary/Treasurer- Sharol Rudolph
Phone: 620-694-2286
e-mail: sharol.rudolph@fnbhutch.com
Use of Walk-A-Thon Money
Central Kansas Business Connection a/k/a THE HUTCH BUNCH provide funds they received back from
their Walk-a-Thon contribution for the promotional items/booth space at the Soroptimist Women’s Show
that is held in March every year. Their exposure is to 2000 attendees each year.
| Central Kansas Business Connection Chartered in 1937 |