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Diane Rook-Johnson did a wonderful presentation today off-the-cuff when we did not have a scheduled speaker. She and her husband Buford just returned from a trip to China that included three spots shown on the map below. Her comment was,
"This is a fascinating trip, do not be afraid to go." Although little or no English is spoken in China, menus do have English translations and hotels give you printed Chinese cards that help you reach your destination and return to the hotel safely. She spent a great deal of time warning us to be careful of what we
eat-things like duck tongues and feet, dried blood, pigs ears and 1,000 year old eggs are liable to turn up when you think you are getting something else. Her interpreter was very friendly and even made the comment,
"Donš't steal anything, the government doesn't like competition." This is a developing nation with many skyscrapers and evidence of a growing economy in the major cities. The Communist government is most evident in the strict control of the media and news. Treason has become a very serious crime in Hong Kong since the takeover.
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August 26
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Project Lead at Camp Confidence
- A one day workshop for Sertoma's new officers and potential new officers. Lunch will be served. It begins at
8:00 a.m. It will include the new Serteens officers as well. Brenda Meech now has registration forms. In-coming president Mike Boen would like to encourage all members to attend since this training is not usually so easy to obtain. It will also qualify you for your GEM award. The club pays the cost--see Brenda
Meech. |
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September 6
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Installation of Officers Knotty Bear Dinner Cruise, cost
$15 The boat leaves at 6 from the dock opposite Ron's Steak House on the Gull Lake Dam Road (just before
BIR) and then the Squaw Point Road. If you are attending, please plan on being there early. The club is paying 1/2 of the fee, so this is a pre-pay. Tami Webb and Paul Gropper will be taking money the next two meetings--otherwise get it in the mail if you plan on being there. Thanks.*** (Note payment deadline) |
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September 11
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Rookie Party Meeting - 6:00 p.m. at the Last Turn Saloon |
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October 26
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Rookie Party Mystery Location
:David Clausen is looking for corporate sponsors or groups of individuals willing to go in on some larger door prizes. Contact him, Erik
Bonde, Tim Spitzley, or Dave Pundt if you are willing to donate. |
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| Would have been Cassie
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Remember: Be there
by 11:45 and call somebody if you can't.
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Sandy Fowler, Bonnie Franke, Les Franz |
| September 6 |
Jim Grant, Carmen Green, Paul Gropper- |
| September 13 |
Chris Gross, Cassie Gylland, Allen Hall |
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Sertoman of the Day
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Dave Bergin from Insurance Placement Service was our enthusiastic Sertoman
of the Day. Dave recently moved here from the north-Bemidji where he grew up
on a resort and attended BSU. After a preliminary career in construction he
got back into sales because as he stated, "I love what I do, I love working
with people, and sales is terrific" His hobbies include traveling the world
to scuba dive and Judo as well as fishing and mountain biking. In fact he
may have an opportunity to become a part of the next Olympic Team due to his
connection with the coach and the fact that he is practicing with the
current team. He is also not married. His involvement in Sertoma is
because he saw what organizations like the Lions and Sertoma have done to
support the efforts of his Judo coach who is blind. His most embarrassing
moment needs a bit of censoring so let's just say it was a cheek-to-cheek
experience.
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The Pipe and Drape at Ruttger's went well with 11 people it took 30 minutes to do 30 booths. Mike reminded us that 10% of the Sertomans belong to the Swinging Sertomans and bring in 1/2 of our income. The rest of us need to help with Pipe and Drape to raise the other half.
Thank-you's were received from the Chuck and Lonnie Isaackson and Lynn and Jim Hanson for the condolences extended on their recent losses.
Jim Nelson in his thank you letter from Kamp Kimchee said, "Sertoma is a wonderful organization and is doing great things for the deaf and hard of hearing in our community."
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This is the real Dave Clausen. In case you didn't guess last week's fill in was our own beloved politician, Paul Koering. |
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