 Libraries
are lovely according to our speaker for today, Marta Mersereau who
is branch manager for the Brainerd Public Library. According to
Marta, ours is even lovelier than before thanks to all new
carpeting and a fresh new look that has rearranged everything to
be lighter and roomier. She came to invite us all to utilize the
many facilities and programs the library has to offer.
She is very proud of the over 100 magazines that offer
information on any subject of interest to anyone. She talked about
the mobile library that is more than just a bookmobile. Perhaps
you would like to do some local research in the microfilm of the
Brainerd Daily Dispatch that goes back to 1883? Maybe Sertoma
would like to apply for a grant through their extensive Foundation
Center Collection that is unmatched in a one hundred mile radius?
Books on tape and CD, music, videos, children’s story times, and
the large available meeting room were also a part of Marta’s talk.
A question from the audience brought out information about Book
Club in a Bag. The library has 25 titles (20 copies each with
study guides) that they check out for 6 weeks so that you can have
your own version of Oprah’s Book Club right here in River City.
Marta ended her talk with an invitation to enjoy a tour either as
a group or individually. |
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Thanks MARK SANDELIN for Taking Notes!!!! |
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| Announcements |
| Great Getaway in Dubuque - Rory Coit
encouraged people to consider attending the Regional
Convention with your family. The facility at Grand Harbor
Resort overlooks the Mississippi and has many recreational
opportunities including a wonderful water park. Sign up sheets
will be available next week or contact cruise director Kari
Robinson |
| Feb 4 - Tami Webb is organizing a
committee to staff the Sertoma Booth at Community Day on
Saturday February 4th. If you can help out, give her a call. |
| Feb 7 - Social Tubing at Ski Gull
Sertomans and their families will meet for the holiday event
at Ski Gull on Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. to enjoy an evening of
tubing. Chili, snacks and beverages will be provided. Cost
will be $5 per person. Sign up at the meeting or call Nancy
Hallam for details. |
| April 27 thru 29 - Great Plains
Regional Convention in Dubuque, Iowa. Learn more about what is
happening in Sertoma by attending meetings and make some great
new friends with all the fun activities. Sign up at the
meeting or see Kari Robinson. On the home front the Board
voted to include the dues raise to finance the 2008 Convention
in Brainerd. The next nine quarters will see $10 added on to
everyone's dues. This surcharge is non-refundable and will be
used to cover expenses as they arise. Brainerd Noon Sertoma
members are all registered to attend the convention and
prepaid through this charge. |
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| Pipe and
Drape Schedule |
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| Ceiling Dates |
| March 11, 2006 |
Jenny Hammers Wedding |
| May 6, 2006 |
Amanda Kohl Wedding |
| Sept. 2, 2006 |
Eric Bolt & Rena Anderson |
| Sept.30, 2006 |
Emily Segler Wedding |
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| Ticket Winner |
| Rory Coit |
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| Pot-O-Gold
Winner |
| Pam Sachs |
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| Attendance |
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Guests: Marta Mersereau
from the Brainerd Public Library and potential members Kevin and
Kristina Yutrzenka from Northern Skies Air Duct Cleaning |
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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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| 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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| Feb 8 |
Dennis Renowski, LoAnn Reponen, Paul Heinlen |
| Feb 15 |
Kari Robinson, Diane Rook Johnson, Steve
Rose |
| Feb 22 |
Tom Rosenberger, Lori Rubin, Kari Dayton |
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| Sertoman of
the Day |
 Jeff
Olson thought he was being sneaky when he signed people up to be
Sertoman of the Day last week, but he got caught and had to do an
impromptu speech today.
He got a little assistance from Pam Sachs who reminded him that
he still is known as “Steve” in East Gull Lake because of his
participation in a practical joke when they first met.
He talked about his background teaching on the college level.
His great job included touring wilderness areas with students. He
explained how deeply involved Sertoma is in events at Confidence
Learning Center. The Sertoma Mariucci Fiesta is coming up in June
and those of you who are new to Sertoma are encouraged to get
involved and find out about Camp which provides outdoor learning
for people with developmental disabilities. Jeff is Executive
Director at Camp and has been working there for 20 years. He is
divorced and currently lives two doors down from his place of
employment. |
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| Rumor Corner
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 You
have heard of the Good the Bad and the Ugly—our three greeters
today were the New (Jim), the Old (Pooch) and definitely the
Ugly (John).
- Congratulations Joyce Seymour on that lovely new grandson
Asher, he was on display at American National Bank on Wednesday.
- House for Sale in North Dakota-talk to Dave Burggraph
- Welcome back Reed Campbell and Rhonda Marek.
- John Raboin is now a florist and Pooch is an ambulance
chaser—freaky Wednesday???
- Charlie Bartels is Dave Clausen’s lucky guinea pig
- Pam was glad she was not really “last” especially when Steve
drew her name for the Pot o Gold.
- Big Head Sign Fine—Paul Koering.
- Karen Owen did not get fined for smiling too much
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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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