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 Deb Olander, speaking as a private citizen, brought her campaign
to oppose the proposed Walmart Superstore in Baxter to our noon
meeting today. Deb remarked, “I feel strongly about our dollars
being spent in our community.” She went on to explain that the
Walmart Superstore is a corporate entity and as such is able to
drive small locally owned enterprises out of business with what
she referred to as “predatory pricing” thus establishing a
monopoly. She also felt that it was a governmental issue.
Individual governing bodies can make regulations that will
affect how their communities grow. One dollar spent in a local
community owned business can impact the community in as much as
three different ways. That same dollar often goes to corporate
headquarters from the super store in less than 48 hours. She
also emphasized the fact that it takes 1-3 years for the actual
impact in loss of jobs to hit an area after one of these stores
is built. Deb has raised her children in this community and
feels very strongly about this issue. She would like to preserve
the quality of life that is inherent in our Brainerd area. A
question and answer period raised some interesting issues. Mike
Howard reminded us of how the grocery stores have evolved from
the little corner stores that he remembered as a youth that no
longer exist. Dave Burggraff brought up an interesting point
about how many of us, whether we know it or not, are owners of
Walmart through investment accounts and 401K’s. Another
interesting point made was Walmart’s poor showing in giving back
to the community. As a service club we should know that they
return only one half of one percent compared the national
average which runs at the one percent mark. Thank you for an
interesting speech on a controversial topic Deb. |
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| Announcements |
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Feb 18th Board Meeting North Winds 7 a.m. Remember all new
members are required to attend a board meeting to get their GEM
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Kari Robinson is not getting much enthusiasm for her bowling
expedition. She needs people to sign up and pay their money by
the next meeting. |
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Regional Convention plans are in the works already.
Although the actual meeting is months away Rory Coit would like to
know how many people are interested in taking advantage of the
current low fare offered by AmTrac. The only disadvantage is the
early a.m. departure and arrival of the trains from Staples. Fares
only last until Saturday. This year’s convention is in Minot N.D. |
 See graphic for details on the Camp Sertoma Golf fund raiser.
Dave would also like to know how many people would be interested
in making this a weekend event with camping and activities at
Little Moran. Overnight accommodations at the hunting lodge would
also be available for those who do not like roughing it. |
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Our club turns 25 this year. Plan on being at the Madden's Town
Hall on May 17th, 2003 to celebrate. The planning committee
has been formed and is open to suggestions for how to commemorate
our anniversary. |
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FAS: Would have been Joyce Seymour, but she didn’t make
the meeting. Thanks for the call Joyce. Chuck Whalen did not call. |
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| Tami Webb |
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Would have been Pam Bye (we miss seeing you at Sertoma Pam) |
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(Keep bringing in those potential new members) |
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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 Club Treasurer (Diane Rook
Johnson) 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 Jeff Birks @
820-5544 if you can't make it.
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Doug Johnson, Jolene Jensen, Milo
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| February 26 |
Diane Rook Johnson, Ann Johnson, Shelly
Johnson |
| March 5 |
Rita Johnson, Bob Joyhce, Christine
Kellet |
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Sertoman of the Day
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 As head of the sponsorship committee, Lori Redmond smiles as she
accepts the check in the amount of $2505 donated to Sertoma
through the Ultimate Fishhouse Contest. Thanks Rory for all your
hard word on this project. Thanks to Julia Sullivan also for her
help with the money and bookkeeping. |
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Remember Joyce Anderson whose mother is quite ill and Lynn Franz
who is having elbow surgery in your prayers this week. |
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Rumor Corner |
- Want to golf on the ice for a good cause and give our local
camper guy a hard time—see you at the Eel Pout Festival this
weekend.
- Joe Brenny had to explain how he let it all hang out on his
recent skiing trip.
- The garbage man had to pay the fine for the pizza lady who
is still wearing red—and not because of Valentines day either.
- And who would like to be known as the Valentine Specialist?
(Hint, he just returned to Sertoma and his old job).
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Find a Sawbuck Corner: Call 829-7761
The FAS Program was designed to encourage people to read the newsletter. Even those who attend the meeting can benefit from reviewing the announcements etc. If you find the letters FAS followed by your name, you must call the number provided and just leave a message that you called and attend the next meeting to collect your money. Simple--however 90% of the people never respond. |
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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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Pipe and Drape |
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2002 Pipe and Drape Schedule |
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