 It
was an interesting turn of events to see about 20% of Rory’s
graduating class from Verona, North Dakota, in attendance at
today’s meeting since today’s speaker, the Executive Director of
the Second Harvest North Central Food Bank-- Susan Estee--
graduated with Rory in a class of eleven. This
organization is based in Grand Rapids, and serves the area from
International Falls to Princeton. They have a huge warehouse and
three refrigerated trucks to keep non profit organizations such as
food shelves, soup kitchens and group homes supplied with most of
the items in their inventory. This amounts to 250,000 pounds of
food products to 100 hunger relief agencies monthly. The
organization was founded to act as a “food recycler” and keep much
needed outdated or surplus food from being wasted. It counts all
the major food producers among their contributors and their
biggest competition today is the dollar stores. Susan compared her
group to the wholesalers and the recipients to retailers. They
give the food away, but they do have to charge a minimum fee for
handling. Some of the products that they buy with donations and
these funds include toilet paper, paper towels, peanut butter and
tuna.
With tongue in cheek, Rick Besmehn suggested that the bear
hunters in Grand Rapids would certainly be willing to take the
spoiled food off their hands since that is one of their biggest
expenses. Susan’s major reason for appearing before our
“intimidating” very large group (she was not prepared for our
numbers even though attendance was down due to the Chamber Golf
Tournament) was to invite anyone who is interested in helping to
keep this worthy organization on its toes in the Brainerd area to
consider becoming a member of their board. If you are interested
she can be contacted at 218-326-4420 or emailed at
sestee@uslink.net.
Thanks Missy Lake for taking notes. The note takers from
now on will be simply whoever volunteers for the day. See Rory
before the meeting to pick up the sheet; it is very self
explanatory and easy to use. Only 48 or so people have to
volunteer once a year to cover this task that makes Pam’s job so
much easier.
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| Announcements |
| Thanks to Bob Ehrich we are now “back” in
the business of providing “help” cards for people who have
trouble communicating. These handy little hard plastic
“books” contain handy words, phrases and pictures and are
available to organizations and businesses that can use them as
well as private individuals. Talk to Bob Ehrich to see the
sample and to order some if you need them. |
| Sept 6 & Sept 11 - Flag Day’s—more
captains needed!!!! |
| Sept 18 - Sign up with Beth Burnard to
help the Women of Today at the Annual Camp Confidence
Outdoor Auction. Cashiers, clerks, runners and spotters
are needed. The Auction is at its usual spot at 9 a.m. |
| Sept 22 - No Meeting United Way
Cookoff. |
| Oct 5 - The Rookies are gearing up for
their big shindig. Put this Tuesday on your calendar and plan
on attending—details later. |
| Nov 24 - Put November 24th on your
calendar. Our noon meeting will be held at the new school
and will include a tour of the building. |
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| Pipe and
Drape Schedule |
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| Ceiling Dates |
| Where: |
Brainerd National Guard Armory -
Wedding - September 18, 2004 - Jenny Hartman |
| Sept. 16 |
Set Up - Thursday at 2:30pm-4:30pm |
| Sept. 20 |
Take Down - Monday at 11:00am-Noon |
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| Where: |
Brainerd National Guard
Armory -
Wedding - September 25, 2004 - Michelle Olson/Charlene |
| Sept. 23 |
Set Up - Thursday at
2:30pm-4:30pm |
| Sept. 27 |
Take Down - Monday at
11:00am-Noon |
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| Ticket Winner |
| Milo Johnson |
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| Pot-O-Gold
Winner |
| Mary Marana |
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| Attendance |
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| Guests:
Susan Estee from Second Harvest North Central Food Bank. |
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| Greeter
Schedule |
| Remember:
Greeters (Be sure to take care of your duties that include meeting
people at the door and getting the ticket money counted and
divided with half going to Tami to give away and half to Diane for
the social committee's budget). 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 and half goes to the Club President along with the
bucket of tickets. Be there by 11:45 and call somebody if you
can't. Call Patty Hartman. |
| Sept 1 |
Quandee Knoblauch, Stephanie Thurlow, Sandy
Kleist |
| Sept 8 |
Sarah Nelson, Jerry Keimig, Loren Kme |
| Sept l5 |
Paul Koering, George Kohan, Mark Korte |
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| Sertoman
of the Day |
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| Of Note: |
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| Keep Julia Sullivan and her father
in your prayers this week. |
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 Welcome
back Sandra Bonde. We enjoyed the pictures of Brigid Lorraine. |
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| Rumor Corner |
- Our sergeants were at a loss today—no John Raboin to pick
on!!
- Bonnie Cumberland and Diane Rook Johnson got in trouble for
sitting with all the “cute” guys today!! Unfortunately Bonnie
has an “in” with the sergeant so Diane paid for both of them.
- Want to play golf for a great cause-play in the fourth
annual Derrik’s Day Charity Golf Event on Friday September 3rd
at the Legacy. Call 963-4544 for more information.
- Rory paid a “male macho fine” today!!!
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| 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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