 Kevin
Goedker took the podium today to tell us about a new program which
he has sponsored as part of his governmental experience.
The Brainerd City Council was the first in the state to pass a
resolution supporting Character Initiative. Character can be
defined as inward motivation to do what is right and the city will
be working for the next year to promote good character and quality
character traits. Kevin has had personal experience with the
positive effect of concentrating on improving character with his
military experiences where the marines focused on 14 leadership
traits to improve morale.
His new committee is promoting and putting these traits
in the forefront. The group consists of 11 members representing
each sector of the community. They are currently looking for three
more members representing business, family, and the faith
community. Their plan of action includes working with media and
schools. The character initiative has many examples of success
throughout the country.
Bonnie Cumberland is representing the educational community on
the committee and was available to answer questions along with
Kevin. Kevin concluded his speech with a comment, “This program is
about developing the leadership to guide our community into being
a good place to live, work and play.” We are being asked to
stretch ourselves beyond the box and reach our capabilities and in
doing so make our community a better place to live. |
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Thanks Pam Sachs for taking notes!!!! |
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| Announcements |
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Apply to Become an Arboretum Member - Diane Rook Johnson is
managing the effort to promote membership in the Arboretum
among Noon Sertoma members. Memberships cost $20 for
individuals and $30 for families and include free admission
and parking, member’s only events, and zone and plant
information to mention just a few of the benefits. This area
is preserved and maintained by donations and future plans
include a pond which will open the area up for fishing and
boating activities for kids. |
| Sept. 3 - Run Volunteers Wanted -
LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP TO WORK AT THE RALLY NEXT WEEK.
Many volunteers are needed to help with the silent auction and
to sell raffle tickets. |
| Sept. 9 - Noon Sertoma’s official
golf team will be competing with other Sertoma Clubs in
the Area to donate a camper ship since Daren Larson, Dave
Clausen, Karen Owen and Erica Eigner have all paid their way
individually. The Board did vote to sponsor a team, but
instead the money will be used to support this competition. |
| Sept. 22 - New member induction at Sawmill
Inn-plan on attending with your sponsor. See Sandy Kleist to
sign up. |
| Sept. 23 & 24 - First scheduled Pipe
and Drape at the Agents Expo at the Civic Center. We have to
set up 30 booths so make room on your schedule. |
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Drape Schedule |
| Where |
Civic Center |
| Sept 23 & 24 |
Agents Expo |
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| Ticket Winner |
| Bill Mitsch |
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| Pot-O-Gold
Winner |
| Kathy Williams |
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Guests: Diane Ulmen’s grandson
Jeremy and Jim Potvin |
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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. |
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| Aug 31 |
Jim Hanson, Curt Hawkinson, Jinny Haugen |
| Sept 7 |
Verna Hawkinson, Mark Hegstrom, Cheryal
Hills |
| Sept 14 |
Bruce Heilman, Kirk Helmberger, Kristine
Hoheisel |
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| Sertoman of
the Day |
 New
member, Holly Connaker, was born in Brainerd and recently moved
back. She and her husband have an 18 month old son.
Her hobbies include boating and Arabian horses. She raises and
shows and competes on a national level. She attended William Woods
University and graduated with a degree in business and psychology.
She has spent several years in outside sales including technical
and pharmaceutical sales.
Holly joined to become a member of an organization that really
gets involved in the community and stresses volunteering. She owns
and operates the local branch of Help U Sell which is a national
firm with 850 offices. It is the oldest and fastest growing fee
for service firm in the nation. Holly was double embarrassed-she
told us about her strapless gown incident and then had to listen
to Kevin explain that he was there! |
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Of
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Dear Sertomans: Thank you so much for having your social event out
at the ballpark. We look forward to seeing all of you again next
year.
Kip and Pam Marr (Brainerd Blue Thunder Baseball) |
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Dear Sertomans: Thank you so much for the Sertoma Club
contribution toward the Crow Wing County Fair Military Day
activities on Tuesday August 2, 2005. It is through the
cooperation of community organizations such as yours that the Fair
continues to be successful.
Dale Domrase, General Manager |
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| Rumor Corner
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- Not too many people today-must have been a splendid day for
golf somewhere.
- John Raboin legally changed his name to Jim Potvin Junior at
today’s meeting
- Viking Books are a better investment than a 401K according
to the promoter.
- Welcome back Steve Augustinack-we missed you.
- Pam waited patiently to be fined for coming home from the
wedding in Seattle with a black eye-but alas Paul Gropper was
overworked and didn’t notice.
- PS The guy with the pony tail was Bob Sherman-thanks Bob for
filling in for me.
- Welcome back Jim Potvin!
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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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