 Jason
Huskey from the Brainerd Blue Thunder Baseball Team was
today's speaker. The owners of the Blue Thunder team are
dedicated to the idea of keeping this quality baseball
program in the area. Jason is a collegiate coach who decided
to come to Brainerd to help his family with this project.
The Northwoods League is the second most prestigious one in
the United States and attracts many Division 1 players with
major league potential since it plays the most games per
season. General Admission tickets continue at the low price
of $6 for adults and $4 for kids. This terrific park has
been improved this year with pavement, new deck additions,
and earlier start times to make it easier for families to
attend (6:35 M-Sat and 5:35 Sun). Jason also encouraged
people to become host families and businesses to become
supporters. He stressed the fact that our attendance is the
lowest in the league and they are hoping to get an average
of at 700 this season. Some highlights this year include the
June 5th Crow Wing Power Night and the July 4th Race for the
Cure. The Blue Thunder will be actively involved in raising
money for the Susan G Komen Foundation. For more details go
to www.brainerdbluethunder.com. Their new website contains
much information, links, a store, and opportunities to get
excited about baseball in Brainerd. |
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Thanks Pam Sachs for taking notes. |
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It's time to sign-up as a
volunteer at the Great In 08 Convention.
Click on the sign-up button below and complete the
form.
Remember to hit refresh before you complete the
form.
Be sure to fill in the personal information at the
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Bonnie Cumberland and her newly formed
committee will be evaluating 10
applications for the 3 $500
Scholarships awarded to Brainerd
seniors in May. The committee will make
their decision by April 19th. Thanks to
those who volunteered to help.
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April 4th Deadline for local people to register
for the complete Great in 08 package including
all meals and lodging. |
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April 6th Take Down at the Civic Center at
3:30. Thanks to all who have helped with these two
big events. Lots of bodies are needed to take care
of this. Thanks also to Rick Besmehn for his newly
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Pipe and Drape continues to expand with the
addition of another event at Cragun's on Tuesday,
April 8th. Set Up and Take Down times will be sent
out in an email but it is 32 booths and 74 tables.
The three mainstays of Pipe and Drape are
unavailable for this one folks, so please reply to
the email if you can help. |
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April 9th Deadline for information, trinkets, and
coupons to be included in the registration gift bag
for Great in 08. Bag stuffers are requesting 350
of each item. |
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April 23rd Administrative Professional Day
Fundraiser for the Sunrise Sertoma Club.
Click
Here to view the flowers and get the order
information. |
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May 6th Ditch Pick which will include flag
fixing and Gary Loge fish fry. The location will
either be at Besmehn's or Vacationland depending on
the weather. |
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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
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| Ceiling Dates |
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Blue Ticket Winner |
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Bryan Barrer who donated his winnings to Warrior Way |
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Winner |
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| Attendance |
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Guests:
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John Lubke who is rejoining, Chris Velasco from
Landscape Maintenance Inc., Tad Hoskins from Tad
Hoskins Construction, Mark Van Grinsven from Van
Mark who is joining, Jason Huskey from the Blue
Thunder and Greg Olson from Sunrise Sertoma.
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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
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Carole Paulsen, Gerald Peterson, Devie Hagen |
| April 16 |
Randy Phillips Gary Phillips Craig Dunmire |
| April 23 |
Cathe Picek, David Pundt, Tim O'Keefe |
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dear Sertoma friends,
Thanks so much for the wonderful party, gifts and cards! John
and I had a great time. I will miss all of you terribly, but I
know I will see you all again. I will be back to visit!! Keep on
being the tremendous Sertoma club that you are! I am grateful
for the time I had with you.
Julie Sullivan |
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Business Notes |
Van Mark is a new business which specializes in Wine
Cellars, Custom Closets, Kitchens and Baths, and Garage
Storage Systems. Mark Van Grinsven joined Sertoma today
and you can contact him at 829-1834 for more
information. TJ's Log Cabin was the source for the
outstanding pizzas for the Pipe and Drape set up.
Rick Besmehn made use of the facilities at Back to
Exact Body Shop to construct the carpet cart for Pipe
and Drape. Thanks Rick! Thanks to the following other
sponsors of Winter Wonderland: Aaron Thomas Photography
,Advantage Property Care, All of the
volunteers/community members, Brainerd Lakes Chamber,
Brothers Motor Sports, Charter Media, City of Baxter,
City of Brainerd, Cub Foods, Culligan, and Digital Ink. |
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Rumor Corner
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 Julia's
party featured a gigolo, nice job on the karoke Doug.
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Tom Krekow dressed in his Nebraska best to see Julia off.
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Bill Goers got caught on camera stealing Julia's flamingo from a
rather intimate spot. Bill was his usual hilarious self when
given the opportunity to roast the honoree.
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Carole Paulsen's new name is tired, tax season ends soon we
hope!
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Craig Dunmire is relaxing in Mexico--good thing Tom K is willing
to pay a fine for being a good host and taking care of his
guest.
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Speaking of warm spots and tans--Brian Kirkpatrick was caught
coming out from behind the screen where he was showing Mary
Marana his tan lines from his recent vacation.
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Anna Gorecky was horse farming today and very late for the
meeting. Jeff arranged a surprise for her however!!
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Bryan Jelinski was giving out bagger to boss autographs and
fines today.
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The Super Eight is THE place to go if you wish to get accosted
(see Mary for details)
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Ron Morris is a happy grandfather!
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Mark Puschinski and Dave Clausen paid today for some
demonstrative man to man activities. Welcome back Pooch.
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Dale Bolt--stealing, disrupting and soliciting. Perhaps Mary
should have just turned him over to the sheriff instead of
fining him.
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According to Kari Barnes life sucks today and she was willing to
pay a fine to say 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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If you are not receiving the newsletter notification or the
emails announcing special events, please contact Pam Sachs
either at 218 829 7761 or
eglponys@brainerd.net. |
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Sandra Bonde (ehrichappraisals@charter.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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