Pat Altrichter who is an employee of the Brainerd School District visited with Sertomans in her capacity as an advocate for The Crossing Arts Alliance. This group arose out of a need expressed at the Blandin Leadership training and has been in existence for about a year and already has 130 members. Sertoma is invited to join either as a club or individually. Their four major goals include as Pat said,
"Working hard to enhance the arts and explore the needs for facilities in this area." The second aim is to support and nurture the arts themselves. Thirdly they are encouraging lifelong participation in art empowering everyone to enjoy it. Finally, the group serves as a networking place or clearing house for arts events. Speaking of which,
Pat's other purpose was to invite the group to participate in their first annual community celebration. Called
"Crossing Paths" it will take place on
 May 5 in over 50 different locations. People interested are encouraged to grab a map and visit as many of the sites as they can between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. The activities involve 7 different communities and will have their base at Central Lakes College. Pat included the following comments about
Sertoma, "The guest editorial that Mike Boen wrote for Sertoma week was wonderful." She went on to thank the group again for all their contributions to the school district especially the phonic ears program. FAS 829-7761 Bob Ehrich. Pat herself was complimented by Bonnie Franke, a fellow Blandin Leadership
participant,"Pat deserves to be commended for her hard work and her motivation to stay involved."
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"Last Minute" Bluegrass Concert 7 :00-9:00 p.m $8 adults /$5 children under 12.
Proceeds to benefit the Paul Bunyan Nature Learning Center.
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Sertoma Week in the Brainerd Lakes Area. A proclamation was signed by the mayors of Brainerd, Baxter, Pequot Lakes and Breezy Point commending all the groups for their activities and for being ³the largest service club in the area². Listen to the radio and watch the Brainerd Daily Dispatch for news.
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April 27-28
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Deaf Awareness Days 2001 at CLC
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May 1
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Randy Phillips has extended the deadline for the new member contest to coordinate with the Razor fines. Remember bring in a new member so you can turn in your razor to Big Mike.
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Ditch Pick starts at 5:30 at Rick Besmehn's body shop. If you have an old pole (i.e. broom handle) that you could bring with a nail on the end, please do so. Refreshments and meeting.
REMEMBER NO WEDNESDAY MEETING AT SERTOMA.
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May 1
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Ditch Pick is scheduled - time has been changed to 5:30 PM. Remember
this is a meeting/ditch pick/social with supper. Please plan on attending.
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Because many members are going to the Regional Convention in Sioux Falls (see Tami Webb to sign up and pay your measly $35-the club pays the rest), there will be
No Weekly Meeting. Instead on Monday May 1, the ditch pick will include a great supper and a short meeting.
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Shave Big Mike. Everyone received their razors in the latest move to collect fines or promote new members. Anyone who doesn't want to pay the sergeants for NOT having their razor with them for the next month needs to bring in one prospective member. Let's give Mike back ALL of his razors. |
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May 3-5
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Regional Convention in Sioux Falls, SD. The sign up sheet is now going around.
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May 5-6
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ANNUAL TREE AND PLANT SALE. Buy your tree packets, wildflower seed packets and other plants at the Paul Bunyan Nature
Learning Center and help support the valuable programs there.
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May 23
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Lakeland Public Television Golf Classic - a four person scramble with shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. hosted by the Legacy Courses at Cragun's. Call 1-888-292-0922, Ext. 101 or 102 or e-mail
dhegstad@lakelandptv.org. to sign up.
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Preparations for and work groups scheduled for the Sertoma Mariucci Fiesta. Reserve the 14-15 on your calendar for sure. FAS 829-7761 Carmen Green. In a related announcement, Jenny Haugen-Segler is in charge of the Silent Auction and finding goodies for the fishing and golf bags this year and would like your help and donations.
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Remember: Be there
by 11:45 and call somebody if you can't. Call Jeff Birks @ 829-3462 if you can't make it.
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None Ditch Pick instead of meeting. FAS 829-7761 Lowell Carlson |
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Tom Steiger, Chuck Steinbauer,
Greg Straka |
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Jeff Supinsky, Tom Swanson, David Tagtmeier |
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 Does this look like a ski bum to you? Our Sertoman of the Day, Jeff Birks , who hails from Colorado admitted that he spent much of his earlier life on the slopes. He had many enviable and interesting jobs ranging from snow maker to snowmobile guide. He admits to being addicted to mountains but only had nice things to say about his move to Minnesota with his wife Melissa. She is about to add a real baby to their 3 dog family, works at Maddens, and wanted to be nearer her mother. Jeff is employed at Specials Delivery and has spent the last several years in various sales jobs. His hobbies include anything outdoors. He didn't have good things to say about our bugs however and would not fess up to his most embarrassing moment. He called Sertoma a
"wonderful, welcoming organization." His sponsor was Dave Clausen.
is
sponsor. His motive for joining the club was to meet new people.
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Interested in being part of this year's Rookie Party Committee-call Jen Carver at 825-3846 (H), 825-7803 (W) or write her at
jkcarver@yahoo.com.
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Dave Burgraff is still looking for $100 contributions to Fund a Fellow for Hopper--must have money in before he leaves for convention.
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Mike Howard gave everyone a big thank-you for all the help with Pipe and Drape. In return Rory Coit made mention of the great presentation that Mike did at the Mid Minnesota Builders meeting. Great job Mike.
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Note: We need to be a little more courteous when people are speaking, very noisy today--a concerned
Sertoman.
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 See these handy dandy candy machines. They are a great way for your company to make money for Camp Confidence. Mary Marana has forms so that individual businesses can sign up to have the machines at their offices and/or places of businesses. Call Mary if you need a form.
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Sertoma, and the Morning Club were in attendance along with some important people from the Great Plains Region. Mike Boen did a splendid job of organizing and hosting the event. If you wish to see the photos go to
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| The Swinging Sertomans played to an enthusiastic crowd who gave them a standing ovation in Staples on Friday, April 20th. The concert was a benefit for the Centennial Auditorium and was well attended. If you have never seen the Swinging Sertomans perform, or even if you have, you will want to see the photos. You have two choices, go to the album at
http://community.webshots.com/album/12969619LieVPYAdHM
or see the video at a place called PhotoJam. The second choice animates the pictures and includes music but is slow to download. You may also have to upgrade your Shockwave (it is free), so you need time to view the photos this way at
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Brainerd High School Hall of Fame
Brainerd High School
May 21, 2001 |
Set Up & Take Down
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Congratulations FAS winner George Moore (he had help). Bonnie Cumberland
didn't win this week.
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Our illustrious president Mike Boen missed today's meeting because the radio station is receiving some kind of award. Congratulations!!!! Thank you for filling in so well Gary Walters.
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Inductees who met with Milo Johnson at the Sawmill Inn on Tuesday to become
official members are: Steven Christenson, Steven Rose, Kevin Goedker, Rita
Johnson, Jeff Birks, Joelle Schmidt, Jenny Baker, Todd Bynark, Robert
Thielen, and Brian Lehman. The group includes many of their sponsors.
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