 The
Brainerd Lakes Restorative Justic Project is a
proactive attempt to deal with criminal issues with
teenagers on a one to one basis. Their goal is to
make a difference in a teenager's life. When a crime
is committed in the community they a) focus on the
victim and give them a chance to tell their part of
the story, b) hold the offender accountable and make
them do something to make up for their crime. and c)
set up a face to face confrontations .Cindy Maake is
a volunteer who became involved because of something
she read in the paper. In her job as a facilitator
she firmly believes in the value of these
confrontations. Most offenders never have to be in a
confrontational situation with the people who were
victims of their crime. This focuses on feelings and
behaviors and has a big impact on the offender.
These cases are recommended by the police and offer
an alternative to processing the incident through
the court system. For example Cindy explained about
two best friends who were 16 years old who had grown
apart and ended up in a street brawl. An assault
charge was filed. After the confrontational meeting
both girls had a better awareness of what their
problems were and how to handle them in a more
constructive way. Parents learn to focus on
different ways of dealing with their child's
problems. The facilitators direct the outcome but
the group decides on the final outcome. Community
service, letters of apology, and financial
restitution are the most common resolutions. Cindy
remarked, "I am really glad I read the paper and
decided to get involved in this project."
Roger Lynn is in charge of this project and talked
about the program as a whole. They deal with over
100 kids per year. It saves about $190,000 a year in
court costs. Crow Wing County gets a 69% return on
their investment in this program. This is a
non-profit and they are looking for contributions.
May 1st is a Youth Dinner Concert with $50 tickets
to help the program. Roger is spearheading a task
force to deal with youth violence and is looking for
business people to join. See Todd Dahl for more
information. Thanks
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Thanks Pam Sachs for taking notes. Thanks Karen Munsterteiger
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| Announcements |
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Bonnie Cumberland was looking for help with
scholarship applications. She
reminded us that members still have until
June 30th to apply for recognition for all
their hard work. See Bonnie for more forms
if you need them. She and her newly formed
committee will be viewing nine applications
from Brainerd students for $500 scholarships
for seniors. Monday, May 4th is the Awards
Program where the winners will be announced. |
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Pipe and Drape needs more bodies.
This Saturday the takedown will be huge. If
you didn't get a chance to sign up at the
meeting call Tad Hoskins or just show up.
Over the years we have made a great deal of
money with this project but we need lots of
physical support from the membership. |
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Centurion Play Tickets are available
from Hawk. Steve Mau has the lead role in
this Lord of Life play. This is the Passion
Play told from the point of view of the main
character who is the Roman soldier in charge
of the crucifixon. Hawk, David Pundt, Bryan
Barre, and Andy Holmes are all involved.
Shows start at 7 p.m. Tickets available at
the door. Price is $7. You can attend on
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Possibility of a shooting part to be
organized at Hunter's Point. See Mark Korte
if you would be interested in participating
in clay shoot.a! |
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Vagina Monologues Central Lakes
College Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are
available at the ticket office. Performance
is 7 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday.
Awareness and support for people who have
suffered sexual abuse or assault. |
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application for Winter Wonderland
Sponsorship are available online at the
Sertoma site. They are also linked to the
Winter Wonderland Site. Encourage applicants
to go and get a copy to fill out. These will
be officially completed by late April or
early May. |
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Brainerd Area
Sertoma Club Calendar
Got a big event coming up—want to let everyone know?
Please send to Pam Sachs and it will be posted.
eglponys@brainerd.net |
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| Pipe and
Drape Schedule |
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| Ceiling Dates |
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Blue
Ticket Winner |
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Dog Pound represented by Uncle Art |
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Winner |
| Would have been Carolyn Bare |
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| Attendance |
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Guests: Cindy Maake and Roger Lynn from Lakes Area Restorative
Justice Project |
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members to a Sertoma meeting with the Club picking up the cost.
However, you will be billed $9.50 for any other guests. |
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| Greeter
Schedule |
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As greeter you have several duties. You need to arrive about 10
minutes early. It is your job to greet people, help them find
their badges and sell them a ticket if they wish to participate.
The money collected must be divided by the Greeters equally--half
goes to the Current Club Treasurer for the social committee and
half goes to the Club President along with the bucket of tickets.
Be there by 11:45 and call somebody to substitute for you if you
can't be there. |
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| April 8 |
Paul Koering, Mary Kolkind, Bob Morey |
| April 15 |
Mark Korte, Missy Lake, Clyde Bender |
| April 22 |
Darren Larson, Kristin Larson, Richard
Slieter |
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Of
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Believe in Sertoma Award for recruiting new members was given to
Sara Nelson and Karen Owen
Mike Boen, BL Broadcasting General Manager Wins National Red
Cross Award – Again |
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PAUL, Minn. (March 27, 2009) – Mike Boen, general
manager of BL Broadcasting in Brainerd, Minn. Won
national recognition from the American Red Cross once
again for outstanding support of community blood drives
in the Brainerd Lakes area. On March 26, the
organization presented the American Red Cross National
Biomedical Partnership Award to Boen at a special dinner
at Red Cross Headquarters in Washington, D.C. In 2006,
Boen received the Red Cross National Biomedical
Achievement Award from the organization.
Boen was recognized for his company’s exceptional
broadcast coverage of more than 70 annual American Red
Cross community blood drives. “Mike and his staff go out
of their way to support every Red Cross blood drive in
their listening area by broadcasting interviews of blood
recipients, donors, coordinators and medical staff,
along with general drive information to keep audiences
in the community informed about the constant need for
blood donations,” said Ed Key, American Red Cross donor
representative.
“I partner with the Red Cross because I believe our
community is very generous and will roll up their
sleeves to help save lives,” said Boen. “Many people are
responsible for this award. Thanks go to Dee Severson,
businesses in the area and hundreds of blood donors who
give the gift of life to those in need." Brainerd area
donors gave more than more than 7,560 pints of blood
last year.
“Since Mike started partnering with the Red Cross,
attendance at blood drives has grown significantly,”
said Key. “His association with other stations in the
state has caused them to increase coverage of Red Cross
blood drives in their communities too. Mike and his
staff have helped the Red Cross save thousands of
lives.” |
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Business Notes |
 The
Chapparal and TimberMist is offering their Easter
Buffet. They are taking reservations but have room for
all. Pam will find you a spot if you decide at the last
minute you don’t want to cook! The food is always
fabulous and the service is terrific! 829-7507
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Rumor Corner
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The fishing crew in the Dog Pound postponed their trip to the
lake tomorrow--pansies were afraid of a little mush.
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Welcome back Bob Ehrich. Pam Bye hasn't been her for so long she
forgot how to introduce herself.
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Joyce Mikesh is definitely getting back to fighting shape after
her surgery--long recovery time.
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Karen Munsterteiger had fun today, it was her turn to take
pictures!
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Charlie Bartels is offering personalized snow removal service.
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Brian Lehman introduced himself as John Raboin #1 attorney in
the county. Jeff Olson also did a little stand in for Sheriff
Dahl.
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Andy Holmes feels a bit schizophrenic--she is participating in
both the church play and the vagina monologues.
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Mark's April Fool Joke--Winter Wonderland opens tonight. He also
had a prank fire call delivered to our sergeant Mike.
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The Dog Pound's gambling fund was down--persons in the know
think they rigged to drawing so they could keep going.
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Happy Fines Jim's Electric is in the portable generator
business.
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Brian was on his high horse. The Rooster Monologues is his
answer the the V word.
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Stimulus package from Brian based mostly on the newspaper ads.
Bob Ehrich who hadn't spent any money in Minnesota. Craig paid
for his food advertisement. Jeff and Bryan got Cub Food
advertised well even though Brian started with the wrong food
ad. Missy Lake paid because somebody named TJ is doing roof
work. Sears and Ace Hardware have great lawn cutting stuff--we
might not get to use it this year though.
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Todd Dahl played on the last winning hockey team from Bemidji.
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Big Mike recommended shifting ad dollars from print to radio
after Brian's spiel.
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Hawk got fined for being on TV with his shirt not tucked in.
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Egregious distribution of coupons got Tim fined along with
Craig.
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Weather trivia was mostly interesting but not too funny. Lowest
temp was -54 in 1996. Hottest temp was 103 in 1931. The yearly
average snowfall is 43 inches of snow. The highest snowfall 99.1
in l936-37. Highest April snowfall was 13 1/2 inches which
definitely is above the average 2 inches.
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Photo's |
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Photos
Photos Everywhere New photos go up almost every week on our new
Sertoma Photo Gallery.
http://sertomaphotos.brainerd.com |
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Notes from your President |
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We have received thank you's from the following over the past
month; Brainerd Park and Rec (Soap Box Derby and Take a Kid
Fishing), Brainerd Public Schools/Warrior Way, CLC Scholarship
Fund and the Sertoma International Annual Fund. Pipe and Drape
takedown is Sat, 04-04-09 @ 5:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Please show up and help make this a quick and painless takedown.
Special thanks to all who responded to the e-mail today for
additional help on the set up. Don't forget, we have a set up
and take down Tuesday the 7th as well. Have a great day, Mark |
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If you are not receiving the newsletter notification or the
emails announcing special events, please contact Pam Sachs
either at 218-821-1130 or
eglponys@brainerd.net. |
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Sue VanWagner (suekvw@brainerd.net) is in charge of the
Sertoman of the Day schedule. Contact her to take advantage of
this great opportunity to share your story and get some free
advertising (and no fines for the day). The form is also
available here on our website.
Kari Barnes is the go-to person
for Pipe and Drape information.
Need awards? Did you lose your pin? Bonnie Cumberland
(bcumberland@mailstation.com) is the person
in charge of awards and meeting paraphernalia. |
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