 Diane
Rook Johnson changed her "hat" today. She took off her cute blue
Sertoma hat and replaced it with a gorgeous feathery chapeau
covered with flowers and butterflies. Diane wanted to encourage
all Sertomans to enjoy and participate in the many activities
offered by the Northland Arboretum. Diane serves as President of
the Board at "the Arb" and feels that everyone should be aware
of the 540 acre oasis of green in the center of the the
Brainerd-Baxter sprawl. For $25 (single) or $30 (family)
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membership will give anyone the chance to enjoy this happening
place. There is the Monet Pond, the Memorial Garden with its
peaceful , the Rain Garden, the Butterfly Garden and the best
cross country ski trails in Minnesota (if and when we ever have
some snow). Halloween brings the haunted trails. Christmas this
year will not only include a Day with Santa but will also be the
opening season for the Winter Wonderland Sertoma lights project.
Diane was quick to remark about how excited the Arb is to be a
part of this endeavor. Many of these projects are planned and
executed by volunteers.
 The
Arboretum recently received a grant and is participating in the
Grow to Learn program that has given many special needs adults
the opportunity to improve their gardening skills and apply for
similar employment opportunities. The Arboretum appreciates all
donations and has a updated wish list on their website,
http://arb.brainerd.com/.
They are planning the second Blind Wine Tasting fund raiser for
Thursday, September 13th from 6-9 p.m. at the Visitor Center
with an opportunity to try to identify 12 different wines by
taste alone. A grand prize is offered and many door prizes.
Tickets are $30 in advance and will sell out fast since last
year's event was so popular. Diane assured everyone there will
be plenty of food and a Ballroom Dancing demonstration.
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Thanks Pam Sachs for taking notes! |
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| Announcements |
| Congratulations to Rory Coit who
received a plaque and a pin brought back from the
International Convention and honoring his work with the
Sertoma Foundation. |
| Sunday August 26th Curling Open House
Civic Center--John Raboin is looking for a Sertoma team
to compete. Want to join--come to the Open house from noon
to 4 p.m. Or call John at 828-9211. |
| A huge thank you note from Confidence
Learning Center thanked Sertoma for it's suberb
demonstration of Service to Mankind at this year's
Mariucci Fiesta. |
| Tuesday, August 21st, Board Meeting
TJ's Log Cabin 7 a.m. |
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Great In '08 website is up. Take a look. |
| Pictures Pictures Pictures--what
happens when two shutterbugs get together and take photos--a
tremendous number of new pictures up on the Webshots Camp
Confidence site http://communitywebshots.com/user/campconfidence.com
Tom Krekow added his considerable talents to the mix to
produce some very professional picture of the Fiesta as well
as the Golf and Fishing. Camp Confidence and Sertoma thank
him for his efforts. Pam just bumbled along and took her
usual stuff!! Tom created an excellent collage for all three
Classic events. Click here for the Mariucci photo collage. |
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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 |
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| Ceiling Dates |
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The rookie team '06 is looking for a few good volunteers. |
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Blue Ticket Winner |
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Jinny Haugen |
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| Pot-O-Gold
Winner |
| Brian Lehman |
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| Attendance |
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Guests: Eric Lien (Field Engineer for Nor-son) Jeremy Johnston
(Northland Construction). Remember Julia's goal for her
presidency is to add 16 more members and keep them until the end
of her term. |
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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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| August 22 |
Kevin Donnay, Amy Doyle, Tina Dunlap |
| August 29 |
Bob Ehrich, Erika Eigner, Kim Ellingson |
| Sept. 12 |
Sandy Fowler, Les Franz Joyce Frid |
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| Sertoman of the Day |
 Our
Chairman of the Board Steve Mau was today's honored Sertoman. He
spoke briefly about Brainerd General Rental and Mini Storage
that has been in existence for 15 years. He and his family moved
here from Chicago in 2002 in take over the business and lead a
simpler life style. Steve even spent a few years living in
Europe. The business has five full time and 3 part time
employees and anything you might need to rent. Steve has been
married to Maureen for 15 years (see anniversary at the
induction picture by Tom Krekow of Aaron Thomas Photography) and
they have three children 11,9 and 6. . He took her on a romantic
ride on the Zephyr to propose and had a very embarrassing moment
when the conductor announced his engagement before he popped the
question. His Sertoma sponsor was George Kohan and he jumped in
with both feet and has served as president and currently is
Chairman of the Board. He is very active in Pipe and Drape and
Winter Wonderland. |
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Of
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Congratulations to Kari Robinson who announced her engagement at
today's meeting. Best wishes from all. |
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Rumor Corner
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Greg Straka was so naughty that he had to pay a $2 fine and
Allen Hall had to pay another $2.
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Jerry Peterson and Mary Marana are having a men's zipper fiesta.
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No one would admit to living near Gary Walters.
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Paul Heinlein has been known to lurk outside the CTC Building.
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George Moore got fined for making "Tea Faces"--George could have
gotten fined another dollar for his remark, "That wasn't tea!"
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Welcome back Deb Kraklau.
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All State Poor Insurance boy Chuck Brenny didn't get away with
pleading poverty.
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Les Franz has a Baxter harem.
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Happy 40th birthday to Sue Slaybaugh.
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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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