 Second
and very impromptu speaker from the ranks was Carole Paulson who
did an excellent job of filling in for a speaker who canceled at
the last minute.
Carole has been a member of Sertoma since 1995 and she stood
before us today to enlighten us a bit about taxes. Since Carole is
the owner of Carole Paulson Accounting, she is well qualified to
speak on that subject. If you would like a break on your tax
preparation go to the back of your new Yellowbook which has the
Camp Confidence Logo printed on its spine again this year and use
the $10 coupon to visit Carole at 304 East River Road in Brainerd.
Carole took us through some of the major things we have to
think about in tax season. She explained how the deductions have
changed, especially the ones for charitable contributions thanks
to Hurricane Katrina. The new choice of either sales tax or income
tax deductions was a topic of discussion. She brought along some
handy calculations forms for those Sertomans with children who
qualify for education deductions.
Carole has been a long time member of the Toastmaster’s Club
and sets a standard for speakers. |
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Thanks Chuck Brenny for Taking Notes!!!! |
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| Announcements |
| Thank You Social Committee Nancy
Hallam remarked at the beginning of the meeting when
discussing the Ski Gull social, “It was so fun.” She wanted to
thank the members of her committee who were active in this
project including Diane Ulmen who prepared the chili, Dick
Stoltman, Ron Morris, Gene Farone and Missy Lake. |
| Keep Tami Webb in your prayers and
thoughts this week as she is dealing with serious cancer
issues for her father who is presently in the hospital in
Rochester. If you see Tami at the Community Day Event this
weekend give her a hug or if you don’t see her a call would
certainly be appreciated. |
| Beth Burnard mentioned that people,
especially the war veterans, are very pleased with the flag
project. Her friend runs a restaurant in Nisswa and has
heard many nice comments about the flags. She is looking for
people to go out and sell more flags for this season--see her
if you have time to work on this. |
| 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 |
| Where: |
MMBA |
| Set Up: |
Wednesday March 29th - Time to
be determined |
| Take Down: |
Sunday April 2nd - Time to be
determined |
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| Where: |
C&I |
| Set Up: |
Wednesday April 5th - Time to
be determined |
| Take Down: |
Sunday April 9th - Time to be
determined |
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| Where: |
Pine Tree Patch - Brainerd High
School |
| Set Up: |
Thursday June 22, 2006 10 a.m. |
| Take Down: |
Saturday June 24th 4:30 p.m. |
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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 |
| Bryan Barre |
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| Pot-O-Gold
Winner |
| Would have been the other Pam (Bye)
two weeks in a row when it’s been lucky to be named Pam. |
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| Attendance |
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Guests: Patty Good, wife of
the famous walleye fisherman-Perry Good and Director of
Underwriting for United Health |
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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 15 |
Kari Robinson, Diane Rook Johnson, Steve
Rose |
| Feb 22 |
Tom Rosenberger, Lori Rubin, Kari Dayton |
| March 1 |
Deb Ryan, Pam Sachs, Steve Lackner |
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| Sertoman of
the Day |
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 Mark
Sandelin was another Sertoman like me who got involved before he
ever joined the club. He was helping his sponsor, Dave Clausen,
ring bells before he joined about a month ago.
Mark currently works with Erica Eigner at Tradition Mortgage.
The business includes all aspects of financial counseling
including mortgage lending, tax exempt, real estate and golf
developments, titling, and wealth management. He has been with the
company for 2 years and they are located in the Johnson Center.
Mark and his wife Pam (there’s that lucky name again) live on
the lake and enjoy all the activities that go with it. He has
lived in Nisswa since l989 but was originally from Browerville.
His most embarrassing moment happened at college and involved some
“streaking”. |
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Of
Note |
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| Rumor Corner
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We hope Crash Rosenburger survived—that was the only casualty
from the tubing last evening.
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Carole Paulson not only speaks well she specializes in plate
juggling.
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Dick Snowman Stoltman came off the hill last night looking like
a frozen moonwalker and muttering, “I need to have more beer to
do that again!”
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Welcome back Dave Bergin and long lost Sertoman who couldn’t
even find a badge Greg Straka
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Congratulations Julie Sullivan who is the new owner of Max’s
Liquor.
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Scotty Fisher’s dumb question of the day, “Pam, do you fax your
garbage to Gary (Loge of Waste Partners)?
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Ron Morris is a tail gater.
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Karen Owen paid a Trent Brent fine tod
 ay.
Trent was a little annoyed at being relegated to second banana
in the Sergeants column.
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And what were Dave and Amie doing playing doctor with the gavel
during the Sergeants presentation--they didn't even get a fine.
(see picture)
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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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