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Jeff Olson, Executive Director of Confidence
Learning Center, began his annual presentation for
those who are new members or ones that haven't yet
gotten involved in the Sertoma Mariucci Fiesta which
is held in conjunction with Camp's annual fund
raiser. The answer is centered around the 40 years
that Confidence Learning Center has been providing
outdoor education for people with developmental
disabilities. The legendary Jon Haappajoki "We work
hard and play harder" philosophy is definitely
epitomized by the Sertoma Mariucci Fiesta. The
contribution from the Jaycees $150,000 Ice Fishing
Contest is huge but Camp itself usually has to raise
around $400,000 for program. The Fiesta serves
800-1000 people and helps to raise about $70,000 for
Camp. It brings the participants in the Classic Golf
and Fishing events as well as friends of Camp into
the Confidence Learning Center environment and
inspires people to give their support. In l978 Jeff
met his first Sertomans at the Fiesta when he became
a dishwasher on his very first visit to Camp. That
experience made him apply for his first job at
Confidence. The importance of the Fiesta is not only
the money raising but the publicity and camaraderie.
Brainerd is blest with the best volunteers in the
state and Jeff would even claim the country. The
Vice Presidents will be contacting individuals to
volunteer for areas--Mary Marana, LoAnn Reponen, and
Bill Goers. "It's about Sertoma and raising money
for the Camp and we should all be proud to be a part
of this," remarked Jeff. Everyone who is in Sertoma
can come early to help or later to enjoy, but don't
miss this terrific event. After Jeff tried to name
all the people who help out every year, Charlie
Bartels was going to have a egg throwing fund raiser
(Jeff was the target of course) but Bonanza had a
few qualms about slimy eggs. Cathe brought in the
Booster Ticket Quilt. If you would like to buy a
ticket or even sell some for Camp, contact her. Jeff
ended by thanking Cub Foods for their help with the
food, a tremendous time and money saving donation. |
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Thanks Pam Sachs for taking notes. |
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| Announcements |
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Cragun's Table Set Up Sunday at 10
a.m. Trailer loading at 9:30 Take down is at
7 a.m. Monday |
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Thanks to all who finally finished
the Winter Wonderland takedown!! |
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May 21st Hunt Point Shoot (Clay and 5
stand) 5 p.m. Limit of 50
participants-anyone can come since Carole
Winegar will be bringing extra guns.
Hamburgers will be served at the club house
at 7 p.m. and everyone is invited to the
party. Sign up next week at Sertoma or
online. Stay tuned for more details
including the cost. |
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Jeff Fitch and Beth Burnard need some more
support selling the new route. Please
contact them immediately if you can help |
 Grant
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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Joyce Frid |
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Winner |
| Karen Munsterteiger |
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| Attendance |
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Guests: Keith Kolstad of Nisswa Insurance who rejoined,
Kristen Anderson and Kelly Hinnenkamp from Red House Media. |
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| *Everyone is encouraged to bring potential
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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Steve Mau, Jim Mayne, Jeff Marchand |
| May 13 |
Jackie McCall, Aaron Meester, Sam Horn |
| May 20 |
Bill Mitsch, Joyce Mikesh,Keith Kolstad |
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| Sertoman of the Day |
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Of
Note |
 This
year the Brainerd National Guard and Camp Ripley Guard have
asked for Seven team leader to shadow the guardsmen during the
event Saturday,May 9th at 6am. The Sertoma Board of Directors
heard the request, and approved unanimously. These are the
volunteers for the 2009 Sertoma Bataan Committee: Joe Schulte,
Brian Skogen, David Allen Pundt. Les Franz Jr.. Tina Dunlap,
Lowell Carlson. and Brenda Kelley.
 Confidence
Learning Center wants to thank all the Sertomans who
participated in the clean up day at Camp. This little future
Sertoman cleaning up the SS Michael with her mother Sandra
Ehrich was a bright spot on Friday!
Thank you notes from Nancy Cross for the $500 donation to the
Fourth of July. We also donated $500 to the Sharing Bread Soup
Kitchen. |
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Business Notes |
Party Time at Ernie's on Gull. Keep these
three dates in mind and the deck is open! May 9th Cinco
de Mayo Celebration-Trip to Las Vegas for 2, Contests,
Drink Specials, Taco Bar and Free Jalepeno poppers with
dinner for two. May 10th Mom's eat free with purchase of
equal entree 11 a.m. To 2 p.m. May 15th Join Desi and
Craig as they celebrate their 8th Anniversary. Eighty
cents will get you a tap beer or a hamburger. Eight
dollars will get you prime rib or a t-shirt. Every half
an hour someone will win an $8 Gift Certificate. Big
drawing at 8 p.m. It is going to be some kind of fun!
 Laurel
Place....in Brainerd
Professional office space available in prime location of
Brainerd.
In the Traveler's Fare building, one block west of the
courthouse, on the corner of Laurel Street and East
River Road.
Options include single office units, two private office
units combined or an 880 sq ft. Complex including
private offices with large working space and reception
area. All options include access to a furnished
conference room.
Monthly rental rates starting at $250.00 per month,
inclusive.
Contact Clare at (218) 829-3187 daytime or Craig at
(218) 839-1876
For more information talk to Kari Satre.
Mother's Day Brunch Buffet at Timbermist from 10 a.m. To
2 p.m. with the Chap opening after that for a prime rib
buffet for the evening celebrators!
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Rumor Corner
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- Welcome back Keith Kolstad
- Good reports from Lori Ukkelberg's surgery
- Nobody wanted to take blackmail photos today.
- Hi Brian Skogen, Amy Doyle,and Dan Holmes welcome back to
you
- Lakes Printing donated all the printing supplies for Good
Sam Bowl--thanks Paul Gropper and crew.
- Joyce Frid is a very pretty redhead this day.
- Mutt and Jeff (Mary and Pam) orchestrated their ad for the
Mother's Day Buffet at Timbermist.
- Big Mike got caught playing in the slide show.
- Jeff Olson and Gary Loge were recommended to the new Mary
Kay lady, Beth Burnard
- Jeff Olson paid for wearing his Sertoma underpants and
shooting turkeys. Jeff flunked turkey calls for the sergeant
- Happy Fines Laura Beilke got two more check from Jim Mayne
and Mike Boen.
- Eleven fellow checks is a fairly good showing. Pam was happy
to pay two dollars for wearing her Camp Volunteer Shirt (which
everyone who works at the Mariucci Fiesta receives) instead of
her pin.
- Andy Holmes was happy because Craig Dunmire hired her
daughter to work at Ernie's this summer!
- Lottie paid a red stripe fine!
- Steve Mau paid a Mike Boen is jealous of his radio voice
fine.
- Joyce and Joyce paid a Siamese twin fine.
- Mike Boen refused to get tricked into repeating the Timber
Mist Ad.
- Swine flu has nothing to do with eating pork but Brenda
Kelley had to pay a fine for sneezing.
- Wood Duck Fine--Sue Slaybaugh is not a dingy blonde who runs
out of gas. The woodchuck did it--chewed up all her wiring.
Chuck at All State helped take care of the chuck problem.
- All the retirees had to pay because they are reaching
perfection at least according to a report Sergeant Jelinski read
on the back of a moving vehicle. Speaking of moving vehicles, he
wasn't afraid to fine the garbage truck shooting police officer
in the crowd who claims it wasn't Crow Wing County bullets in
them thar hills. Our Prez referred to Sheriff Dahl as Barney
Fife for some reason.
- Brian Jelinski has a 9 turkey record and challenges Jeff
Olson and Jeff Fitch to beat it.
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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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Westgate Mall Community Service/non-profit days are being held
April 25th, June 20th and November 7th. This is a perfect time
for community non profits to get their message out to the
community. Booths are free. I am looking for someone who would
be in charge of this project and see that we had a suitable
booth and people to staff it. If interested, please contact Mark
immediately. We are already a bit late in reserving a booth for
the first event. |
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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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