 Milo
Johnson arranged for today’s excellent presentation by the “Fast
Cops”. As Milo explained, “If you get the kids out on the drag
strips, they will drive safer on the streets”. This theme was
reiterated by Minnesota State Trooper Larry White who was the
emcee of the program. He was joined by Mille Lacs Tribal
Conservation Officers Mike Taylor and Shaun White, as well as
EMT Don Hannahs (left to right in photo). Larry added to Milo’s
idea when he explained, “Kids and cars are a part of our
American culture and we are using the race car as a tool to
gather the interest of the kids.” The car the police drive is a
93 Mustang that has been featured in the World of Wheels, Car
Craft, and the State Patrol Trooper Magazine along with the
details of this innovative program. The organization became
operational in February of 2003, but their first season of
Wednesday activities for teens was very successful. By the end
of the season, they were seeing as many as 200 cars per session.
A Crosby student is currently the champion in the school
challenges and a girl from Pequot Lakes went on to compete in
the national activity. A major portion of Fast Cops is
education—this group includes as part of its all-v olunteer
activities many visits to area schools where they have a graphic
but effective presentation to impress the young people.
Sixty-four percent of fatalities occur in the 16-26 age groups.
The thrill of being able to race a cop legally transfers a much
keener awareness of vehicle limits to the younger driver without
the danger. It also opens lines of communication with the cops
that are not possible in more formal situations. The group is
looking for financial support to continue these worthwhile
activities. To make a contribution or to get more information
email fast_cop@hotmail.com or send it to 20495 Lookout Rd.
Ironton, MN 56455. |
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Announcements |
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PIPE AND DRAPE - Please check schedule below, there has
been a SET UP TIME CHANGE. |
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Feb. 26 & 27 - Tami Peters--an expert on the lighting project
will be here Thursday and Friday. She has not been hired
by our organization but her role may be to lease displays to
companies. |
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Feb. 26 - Green Mill 6 p.m. Informal Supper meeting to share
ideas with Tami. Those who can will be visiting the BIR Site
with her that afternoon-confirm with Gary Walters |
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Feb. 27 - Green Mill Noon Meeting to share ideas with Tami.
If Dave Clausen or Mark Engstrand is reading their newsletter
carefully, they can collect their $10. |
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MS Snow Rally—John Linn is still collecting pledges for his
“Full Throttle for a Cure” 3 day snowmobile expedition to
benefit MS. |
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Diane Rook Johnson is also collecting pledges to let her Pass
Go and Get Out of Jail Free. Muscular Dystrophy will benefit
if she raises enough money to stay out of their jail—contact Diane
to pledge. |
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See our complete-to-date Pipe and Drape schedule so you can
save those important dates (Below the announcements). |
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Feb. 20 - The flag project has been approved by the Board. There
will be a committee meeting—see Mike Howard for time and place. |
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Feb. 20-22 Annual Perch Jerk Grand Vue Lodge at Leech Lake
which has a new bar, kitchen and fireplace. Cost is $110 which
covers food, beer, lodging and soft drinks. See Paul Gropper if
you want to participate and contribute to Hopper’s Fund. |
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Feb. 27 - Meeting of the Lights Project Committee at Noon at
the Ramada . |
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Feb. 29 - Michael Johnson Concert - Tornstrom
Auditorium. Support Sertoma
and buy some tickets or sell them to your friends—see Jim Potvin
for a supply. |
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March 2 - Academic Decathlon at Cragun’s. Junelle Hewitt
is looking for judges who can commit to a 10:30-2:30 time
slot. Call her directly or talk to Jim Potvin. |
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March 5 & 6 - Pipe and Drape Season is beginning. Julia
will have a more complete schedule for us soon but for now keep
Friday March 5th after 3 p.m. and Saturday March 6th after 2 p.m.
available for Set Up and Take Down at Wadena. |
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March 18 & 20 - Pipe and Drape Schedule will be published
in complete form in next week’s newsletter. Two upcoming events
include Wadena and Women’s Expo at the Armory with Set up Thursday
March 18th at 5 p.m. and Take Down Saturday March 20th at 4 p.m. |
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April 29 - May 2 Regional Convention in Mankato. See Kari
Robinson very soon to firm up room reservations and to fill out
application form. The club will pay $100 of the $135 participation
fee. Those attending will be responsible for hotel and personal
expenses. This is a great opportunity for new members to earn
their GEM award and for all members to remind themselves of the
purposes of our group. |
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May 22 - CAMP CONFIDENCE CLEAN UP DAY everyone welcome |
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June 12 - Regional Twins game for Sertoma. If we can get
500 ticket purchases at $23 a ticket with $5 of that going to a
designated charity, the Swinging Sertomans will be singing the
National Anthem. The Twins play the Phillies. Jim Potvin will try
to persuade the Sertoma Region to give the money to Camp Sertoma,
a charity which is definitely regional. |
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July 11-17 Great Plains Region Camp Sertoma—volunteers
needed to cook, donations of food or ideas of where to get
donations welcome. |
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FAS: Congratulations to Jean Mershon for collecting her
FAS money this week. Jeff Olson did not. Pam issues a complete
apology for misspelling her last name!!!!! |
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| Pipe and
Drape Schedule |
| Where: |
Wadena Technical School
- (Pioneer Journal) |
| March 5 |
Set Up - Friday 4:30 pm
(Note: Time has changed) |
| March 6 |
Take Down - Saturday 2 pm |
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| Where: |
Women's Expo - Armory |
| March 18 |
Set Up - Thursday at 9
pm (Note: Time has changed) |
| March 20 |
Take Down - Saturday at 4 pm |
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| Where: |
Rohlfing |
| March 19 |
Set Up - Friday after 4pm |
| March 22 |
Take Down - Monday after 3pm |
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| Where: |
Mid MN Builders Show - Civic Center |
| March 24 |
Set Up - Wednesday at 5pm |
| March 28 |
Take Down - Sunday at 4pm |
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| Where: |
Commerce & Ind. Show -
Civic Center |
| April 1 |
Set Up - Thursday at 5pm |
| April 4 |
Take Down - Sunday at 4pm |
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| Where: |
Pine Tree Patchwork - Brainerd High
School |
| June 24 |
Set Up - Thursday at 10am |
| June 26 |
Take Down - Saturday at 4pm |
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| Ticket
Winner |
| LoAnn Reponen |
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Winner |
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Would have been Ty Eigner |
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Attendance |
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Guests: The Fast Cop group, Larry D. Geschwill Property
Appraiser, Susan Haugen from Linden Hill Conference and Retreat
Center, Sheila DeChantal from DeChantal Excavating, and Carolyn
Francis from ReMax Premier Services. |
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| Greeter
Schedule |
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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 Patty Hartman. |
| March 3 |
Reed Campbell, Lowell Carlson, Toni
Carlson |
| March 10 |
Dave Clausen, Rory Coit, Rick Cole |
| March 17 |
Rod Converse, Terry Curtis, Jim Davis |
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Sertoman of the Day
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 Darleen
Kersting of Budget Mortgage was our stand up comedian of the
day. She introduced us to her husband Jim by explaining that
they met 20 years ago and at that time he was never going to
remarry or have any more children. Needless to say Diane’s wit
and charm changed all that and they have been married 17 years
and have two boys. She admitted to reading and working out as
hobbies but then got a chuckle when she said she had to admit
that probably dishes and laundry were more realistic ones. She
originates from Hill City and graduated from college as a CPA.
Her role at Budget ranges from latrine duty to issuing home
mortgages including first, second, line of credit and
construction loans. They are located in the Westport Center,
have one branch with 5 employees, and started business in 1998.
Edie Hindman was Darleen’s sponsor and she joined our club to
network and to give something back to the community. |
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Of Note: |
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Congratulations to Sandy and Eric Bonde—baby is on the way in
July. |
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 Speaking
of babies, Deb Ryan shared her hospital photo of Madeline Marcella
who as born on February 7th and weighed in at 8 lbs. 2 oz. |
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Rumors Corner: |
- There are some Sertomans hiding under these good looking
girl outfits—male of course. It was all for a good cause.
- It’s ok in California for Mark Puschinsky to put his arm
around Les and tell him he loves him-quote from our favorite
sanitary engineer to Sergeant Daughter Lynn. Speaking of Mark,
he did announce that he had found a woman in his own defense.
- John Raboin has a mideast connection?
- Chuck Bartles announced this as his occupation much to
everyone else’s envy—Professionally tired of Political
Advertisements.
- Guess who was embarrassed about wearing a Hawaiian bra at
the MBNA meeting even if Verna was the one who won the cute
little item.
- David Pundt again acted as Sergeant and was encouraged by a
nameless member of the audience to drink more of the product he
sells after repeated advertisements about the CLC play this
weekend.
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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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