WHO WE ARE
ABOUT US
Currently, there are approximately 5,700 AMBUCS members in over 135 chapters in 30 states. Why are so many people plugged in? Because AMBUCS is the fun way to serve!AMBUCS members enjoy the following benefits:
Social: Chapters provide fun, innovative service opportunities for people who want to improve their community. By working together, AMBUCS volunteers make their spare time go a long, long way.
Service: When someone joins AMBUCS they join a group of individuals who are ready to make a difference. AMBUCS local and national service programs generate intense satisfaction and pride.
Professional: As members work together, they contribute to chapter activities and goals while learning new skills that can pay lasting dividends in their professional lives. They also have the opportunity to make valuable contacts and develop essential leadership skills.
SOUTHWEST AMBUCS
Southwest AMBUCS is the Amarillo, Texas area chapter of National AMBUCS™, Inc. AMBUCS is a non-profit service organization consisting of a diverse group of men and women who are dedicated to creating mobility and independence for people with disabilities.
Locally, the Southwest Chapter has several organizations we support either by monetary donations or by voluntary help. To name a few:
- Down Syndrome-Buddy Walk
- Children’s Rehab Center
Special Olympics
Gobble Wobble
Members fulfill the organization’s mission by:
- Performing various forms of community service
- Donating AmTryke® therapeutic tricycles to individuals who are unable to ride traditional bikes
- Awarding scholarships to therapists
SOUTHWEST
AMBUCS'
HISTORY
Representation
So that members in every geographical area are represented nationally, AMBUCS chapters gather for regional conferences and meetings. Through their delegates, these chapters elect a member to represent them on the National Board of Directors. He or she then becomes their regional director.
National Programs
& Committees
So that members in every geographical area are represented nationally, AMBUCS chapters gather for regional conferences and meetings. Through their delegates, these chapters elect a member to represent them on the National Board of Directors. He or she then becomes their regional director.
National Conference & Election of National Officers
Once each year, the delegates and members of all chapters join together in one city for a national conference. At this conference the national president and national president-elect are elected. These members along with region directors and the immediate past national president constitute the AMBUCS National Board of Directors.
Triple Chip Chapter
Southwest Ambucs was awarded a Triple Blue Chip Award for 3 straight years of 10% growth in membership. There are only 2 other clubs in the nation with a longer streak.
CLUB INFO
Club
Chartered
Chartered 12-1-1973
Current
Membership
Meeting
Place
Dues &
Breakdown
This pays for your meals, national magazine, district and national dues and some club expenses.
Southwest AMBUCS is the Amarillo, Texas area chapter of National AMBUCS ™️, Inc. Ambucs is a non-profit service organization consisting of a diverse group of men and women who are dedicated to creating mobility and independence for people with disabilities.