Our program today consisted of two parts. First, Rory Coit gave us
an recap of a very interesting Board Meeting. We are down to 177
members because Rick Cole transferred to the Morning Club One of
the duties of the attendees to the Regional convention in Dubuque
will be to present our check for $4,425 to the Foundation since we
have budgeted to be a 100% Club. Another big expenditure is the
$4,460 budgeted to assist the school district with its phonic ear
program. We are officially severing ties with A & N for several
reasons. Our new pipe and drape cooperative supplier will probably
come from Grand Rapids. There has been much dissatisfaction with
the service we have received this year from A & N. Big thank you’s
to Julia Sullivan for coping with the problems and getting us
through this Pipe and Drape Season. We need to lock in long term
commitments for the big shows to keep A & N from continuing the
unscrupulous takeovers. Seventy Five percent of the flags are paid
for, and we had the rookies from last year volunteer to be a team
so we are only one short. Ditch Pick has been scheduled for
Thursday May 4th and will start from Vacationland Park instead of
the Back to Exact Body Shop. Dues structure and meal costs are the
subject of some committee investigation again. We are also getting
an 06-07 $15 International Dues increase.
The second portion of the program involved meeting Patricia Ross
from Good Samaritan who encouraged us to support their annual
bowling fundraiser which will be held at Jack’s House on April
30th and May lst. They have 400 bowlers signed up and hope to
raise $30,000. Your support would be welcome and they are also
looking for phone volunteers. Call 825-2505 and ask for Illa to
sign up or get more details. |
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Thanks Pam Sachs for taking notes. |
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| Announcements |
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Mike Howard is still looking for Flag Captains and
supporters who are willing to sponsor a flag for public
places. Contact either Mike or Beth Burnard if you are
interested in helping. |
| The Sertoma Scale Busters weighed in
at 2,880 pounds, the largest group of any team. Over 500
people are participating in the United Way’s Biggest loser
contest—go Sertoma! |
| Thanks to the Heritage Essay Committee—Bob
Nibbe, Bonnie Cumberland, Reed Campbell, Pam Sachs, Karla
Nelson and Kari Barnes. Next week’s meeting is scheduled to
hear the essays. |
| Congratulations to the Northern Lakes
Group. They are meeting at noon at the A Pine on Friday
April 21st to celebrate 5 years as a club. We sponsored them
and are very proud of their accomplishments. |
| April 27-29 - Great Plains
Regional Convention in Dubuque, Iowa. Learn more about what is
happening in Sertoma by attending meetings and make some great
new friends with all the fun activities. Sign up at the
meeting or see Kari Robinson. On the home front the Board
voted to include the dues raise to finance the 2008 Convention
in Brainerd. The next nine quarters will see $10 added on to
everyone's dues. This surcharge is non-refundable and will be
used to cover expenses as they arise. Brainerd Noon Sertoma
members are all registered to attend the convention and
prepaid through this charge. |
| Fun things to do in Dubuque: bus trip to
Field of Dreams, trip to arboretum and botanical gardens,
scenic cruise on the Mississippi, shopping at Cable Car Square
at Galena and great breakout sessions at the convention. These
include training in wine-tasting fundraising, legal aspects of Sertoma and working on membership personal enhancement. |
| April 29-30 - Contact Dave Clausen if you are interested in
working at a benefit basketball tournament at Forest View. They need 3 shifts of 3-4 people on
Saturday and 2 shifts on Sunday. Proceeds will go towards the
$500 scholarships awarded in the name of Jeff Oliphant. |
| April 30 May 1st Good Samaritan
Bowl III is at 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. both days -pledge your
support. Money is destined for new pressure beds, a hospice
room and a handicap accessible bus. Jack's House is hosting. |
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Brainerd Area
Sertoma Club Calendar
Got a big event coming up—want to let everyone know?
Go to
the
interactive calendar and post it for all
to see. |
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| Pipe and
Drape Schedule |
| Where: |
Pine Tree Patch - Brainerd High
School |
| Set Up: |
Thursday June 22, 2006 10 a.m. |
| Take Down: |
Saturday June 24th 4:30 p.m. |
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| Ceiling Dates |
| May 6, 2006 |
Amanda Kohl Wedding |
| Aug. 12, 2006 |
Karolina Lojewska/Michael Priebe |
| Sept. 2, 2006 |
Eric Bolt & Rena Anderson |
| Sept. 9, 2006 |
Jessica McCay/Allen Mulroy |
| Sept.23, 2006 |
Roxi Housk & Jamie Olson |
| Sept.30, 2006 |
Emily Segler Wedding |
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| Ticket Winner |
| Nancy Hallam |
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| Pot-O-Gold
Winner |
| Robin Loftus |
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| Attendance |
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Guests: Shelli Farone from
Confidence, Patricia Ross HIM Assistant from Bethany and Darcy
Harbott previous owner of Vacationland. |
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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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| April 26 |
Nate Grotzke, Keri Weber, Kevin Wernberg |
| May 3 |
Kathy Williams, Kevin Wroolie, Lori Abear |
| May 10 |
Todd Alguire, Joyce Anderson, Amie Anderson |
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| Sertoman of the Day |
  Bill
Goers - Stand up comedy could be in Bill Goers
future—he had everyone rolling in the aisles. He started out with
the hilarious tale of how he came to play the accordion so well.
Everyone who attended last year’s rookie party was treated to his
musical talents. In Bill’s words, “My Dad told me accordion
lessons would make me popular.” He then went on to explain that he
has always been in his words “slow to catch on.” He has come to
the conclusion along with Vicki, his wife of 28 years, that his
music sounds much much better in the garage. His hobbies center
around activities that he and his four children could enjoy
together. He does play golf. Bill owns his own business called
Cygnature Title and Abstract which has branches in Brainerd,
Longville and Little Falls. It includes 13 employees and they
specialize in real estate closings. He has been in the business
since 1993. Bill joined Sertoma because he really likes helping
people and doesn’t know how to use the word “no”. Karen Owen is
his sponsor. He spoke highly of the benefits of growing up in a
great Leave It To Beaver family and then told us his most
embarrassing moment. I don’t think anyone has topped the “Barbi
Doll foot in the ear for many years” tale. We do look forward to
Bill and his American Idol competition playing his accordion!! |
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Of
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Congratulations - Robin Loftus received her Centurion Award today.
Tami Webb moved up a step in the Senator levels. Congratulations
to these hard working members of our club |
Robin Loftus |
Tami Webb |
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Rumor Corner
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- Julia and James are Karla Nelson’s new twin grandbabies.
Mark Korte is going to be a double grandpa by the end of the
summer and Sergeant Trent Baumann is looking forward to another
child.
- Karla Nelson and Gary Loge have developed the gmail system
for those who are tired of email—just tape a note for Gary on
your Waste Partners garbage can!!
- The Green Shirt Brigade is off to Dubuque—they are wearing
these fancy new green windbreakers advertising our convention
“Great in 08”. See Kathy Williams to order one.
- Welcome back Lowell Carlson.
- Charlie is now advertising himself as a devoted wife
pleaser. Unfortunately his wife's attorney is John Raboin.
- Pam paid a happy fine for getting through her singing lesson
at the Rotary meeting she attended as Volunteer of the Month.
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Photo's |
| Photos Photos Everywhere New photos
go up almost every week on our new MSN Community homepage. This
community is for the club, easy to join and gives you the
opportunity to add edit or delete any photos that are posted as
well as leave messages for fellow Sertomans. It is a good way to
thank someone for doing a good job or give them some positive
feedback for a big event in their life. If you wish to view the
current photographs or check out the new online directory go
to: http://communities.msn.com/BrainerdNoonSertoma/_whatsnew.msnw |
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