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Best of Club Today was not only Valentine's Day, but also, the announcement of yearly awards. The following is a tribute prepared and read by Karen Owen for our
"Sertoman of the Year" - Milo Johnson.
When asked to serve he said "yes". Our Sertoman of the Year has long been active in the Brainerd Area Sertoma Club. Yes, he has been at the Camp Confidence wood cutting, he has set pipe and drape and hauled the trailer for conventions and meetings to raise
funds, he has been there in the ditches literally cleaning the roadsides on behalf of the club and he has sponsored many new members. The facts while not astounding are indeed inspiring. This Sertoman quietly participates; encouraging, facilitating, and always looking for the good and finding a common ground to meet and resolve. Though not flamboyant, his consistency and persistence get the job done. Working hard to this Sertoman means many things from soliciting All of the food for the Mariucci Fiesta, to serving in and leaving his mark on many areas throughout the club. He became a charter member in both the Little Moran Club and the Camp Confidence Sertoma Club. During Milo's tenure as President, the Club had the distinction of sponsoring a new youth related program at Brainerd Senior High School. His belief in Service is reflected by a lifestyle of service including his active participation in the First Lutheran church council and his hard work promoting the Body Shop and Auto Mechanics program at Central Lakes College. Karen's closing remarks reflect her admiration for Milo,
"One of the best things about being a Sertoman is being introduced to and coming to know people of character with solid values and a commitment to something bigger than they are. I cannot think of a better way to describe our Sertoman of the Year, a genuine individual, a gentleman and true ambassador of Sertoma with a big smile and a warm handshake for everyone."
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February 23-25
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Perch Jerk sponsored by the Little Moran Club. Note the change in date from last week's
announcements. See Paul Gropper to sign up, get a new fishing license.
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Feb-March
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Randy Phillips announced the membership contest. The winner will receive an invitation to bring his/her significant other to the magnificent rural home of President Mike Boen to be entertained with drinks and dinner. This invitation will also be extended to all the new members, an added incentive for them to join.
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March 31
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Social committee is planning another wing-ding. Reserve that Saturday for some kind of fun--what it is yet we havenšt a clue.
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May 3
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Ditch Pick is scheduled
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May 3-5
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Regional Convention in Sioux Falls. The sign up sheet is now going around.
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| Brenda Meech |
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Remember: Be there
by 11:45 and call somebody if you can't.
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| February 21 |
Jim Park, Eric Paulson, Carole Paulson |
| February 28 |
Thomas Pearson, Steve Pelkey, Gary Phillips |
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Sertoman of the Day
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 George Moore was our very entertaining Sertoman of the Day. He is happily
enjoying retirement after 41 years in management mostly with Red Owl and
County Market. He moved to Minnesota from out East and one of his goals was
to stay in the area. He came back to Brainerd in 1991. His career included
a stretch in the Military where he met his wife Bonnie who is a Brainerd
native. George was very proud of his marriage which is approaching the
fifty year mark. His children are all grown up and working at various
occupations. George joined Sertoma when he returned to Brainerd for the
last time. Thanks for the amusing anecdotes about the army, Hopper, Pooch,
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Dear Sertomans,
On behalf of the Northland Serteen Club, I would like to thank you for the generous contribution of $300. At this point our club has decided that $75 would go to the Humane Society. FAS 829-7761 Chuck Steinbauer Thank you again for the support. It is greatly appreciated.
Northland Serteens - Ashley Isackson
FAS ~ Find a sawbuck reward. On-line newsletter readers
can peruse the articles looking for their own name following the
acronym
fas. Call Pam Sachs before the next Monday and she will see
that you collect a sawbuck if you attend the following meeting.
This is President Mike Boen's innovative idea to encourage more
people to read the newsletter online.
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| Some issues have been raised concerning the Sertoma Sunshine efforts. As a
group we do want to acknowledge the good things that happen to the people in
our club and provide moral support when things are not so sunny. Mary
Marana, as one of the chaplains, has agree to be the coordinator of our
efforts. Her numbers are as follows; 828-4539 or
829-2997. Please contact her if you feel a card or flowers are appropriate. |
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Special Events
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This is either Paul Gropper (829-7790) or Jeff Olson (828-2344) after last year's Perch Jerk wanting to encourage everyone to attend this year's event. Grand Vu Lodge on Leech Lake in Walker, Minnesota will again host. The cost is $110 for 2 nights and includes food and beer. Ice Fishing houses available, fishing gear optional, and BYOB. Grand Lodge holds 27 people and includes a bar and kitchen. Bring sleeping bags and towels. |
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- Raffle for Hopper Sat. Night
- Donations Welcome
- Wild Game Feed Fri. Night
- Potluck
- Come for one night
- Come for both nights
- Come one day to fish
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