 Brian
Skogen brought Ron Stolski from Brainerd High School to
Sertoma today to help him make a presentation about efforts
being spearheaded by a group called Warrior Way Inc. They
are focusing on the decisions that had to made to cut
activities because of the failed referendum. Brian, as a
Sertoman, encouraged our group to become part of the effort
to save many activities in our schools that range from
athletic programs to music, plays, and FFA. To quote from
their brochure, "We are a community group that believes that
academics should come first. However, we also believe there
are many benefits for all of us in providing opportunities
for our students in activities and sports outside the
classroom." In order to establish a viable non-profit group
that will provide grants to students to pay the additional
fees that will be required for activities, Warrior Way has
to generate over $200,000 by the first of April. Fees are
scheduled to go from $50 to about $360 next year. Brian has
Warrior Way packets and the information is also available on
the school web site. Ron Stolski who is passionate about
programs and the Brainerd School system presented an
inspirational talk about the importance of school
activities. For thirty-five years he has been a member of
the Brainerd community and he remarked, "The heartbeat of a
community is the school district." He mentioned how proud
he was to be associated with a school that ranked in the top
5% in the nation on AP tests. This is just one of the ways
that Brainerd has been a flagship in starting new programs
in Central Lakes to benefit students. In his words, "They
have created and maintained an environment that people want
to be a part of." He encouraged us to become part of the
solution and said, "You make a life by what you give." Mr.
Stolski asked everyone to consider exactly what they will
settle for in the long run. Brian and Ron will continue to
meet with civic groups in an effort to make the Warrior Way
viable by the deadline set by the school district. Sertomans
as a group, as members of the community and as business
people are being asked to support their efforts. Ron was
very complimentary about his early membership in Sertoma.
He joined because it was the most positive uplifting group
in the community and it continues that tradition today. |
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Thanks Carole Paulsen for taking notes. |
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Kari Barnes is looking for lots of big
strong help for the Aitkin show
that is coming up on Friday March 7th.
Trucks will be loaded at Lake Region
Storage on March 6th at 2 p.m. Set up
takes place at the Aitkin High school
starting with lay out at 9 a.m. And
actual pipe and drape at 10. Take down
will be Sunday March 9th at 3:30.
Contact Mark Korte or Anna Gorecky if
you can help.
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Sunrise Sertoma 17th Annual Liftathon March 5th
and 6th in the HS Weight Room from 3-5 p.m. You
can attend, help out with event, and pledge.
Contact Scott Parsons at Parson's Agency for more
information. This is the biggest fund raiser of
the Sunrise Club and involves more students than any
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Brainerd Area
Sertoma Club Calendar
Got a big event coming up—want to let everyone know?
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interactive calendar and post it for all
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| Pipe and
Drape Schedule |
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| Ceiling Dates |
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Blue Ticket Winner |
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Ron Morris (donated to the Warrior Way) |
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Winner |
| Les Franz |
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| Attendance |
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Guests:
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Ron Stolski from Warrior Way, Tim Kidder from
Discover Racks, Jim Mayne from Deerwood
Technologies, Matt Davis from Lakes Area Homes, and
Joyce Seymour
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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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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 for the social committee and
half goes to the Club President along with the bucket of tickets.
Be there by 11:45 and call somebody to substitute for you if you
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Kathi Nagorski, Karla Nelson, Sarah Nelson |
| Mar. 12 |
Bob Nibbe, Bill OHara, Shannon Fanth |
| Mar. 19 |
Pete Odell, Jeff Olson, Craig Dunmire |
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| Sertoman of the Day |
 Brian
Skogen took advantage of the fact that he was part of the
program today to segue into a Sertoman of the Day presentation.
He and his wife Geri have one son who is currently a ninth
grader. Brian joined Sertoma in 1988 and Rick Besmehn was his
sponsor. Some of his many activities included being club
president when the last regional convention was held in
Brainerd. Over the years he has captained a pipe and drape
crew, chaired the sponsorship committee, worked at Winter
Wonderland and helped out with the Service to Mankind and
Sertoman of the Year committees. His favorite "F" word is fun
and likes boating, golf, and pheasant hunting. At the age of 40
he started learning about the fact that gravity never sleeps
when he took up downhill skiing. He recommends the Michigan
Peninsula highly!!. He is a partner in Silver Star Industries
and his official title is President and CEO. The company
manufactures livestock equipment which is distributed throughout
the upper northwestern United States. They run a retail and
distribution bujsiness known as RADCO which sells aftermarket
truck accessories. He will soon celebrate his 20 year
anniversary with the company. He joined Sertoma to help him
promote one of his "core" values--giving back to the community
and Brian is proud to be a Sertoman. His most embarrassing
moment involved getting the name of the "Purple Pill" confused
with something called Levitra--enough said. |
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Business Notes |
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Winter Wonderland Sponsors on the two star level
included Bernick's, Bremer Bank, College of St.
Scholastica, Hytec Construction, Insty Prints, Lakeland
Public TV, Lindar Corporation, Minuteman Press, MMBA and
Nor-Son.
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Rumor Corner
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 Sheriff
Dahl is well known all over the country-Mary brought back rumors
of his fame from Florida.
- Dale Bolt is advertising for a roommate for the
convention-applicants must submit a picture.
- Happy Belated Birthday Karen Munsterteiger.
- Welcome back Joyce Seymour.
- Les Franz and Lucy have mastered the art of economy and
Valentines Day. It seems they go to Hallmark, pick out a card
for each other. Stand there, read it and put it back on the
shelf!!
- Ted Anderson from C & L needs to invest in some white shoe
polish (He can quick touch up his hair to match the rest of the
dog pound and wash it out in the men's room)
- Speaking of the dog pound, they were practicing to be
cartoon characters today--some funny voices there fellows.
- Congratulations Uncle Art, he finally joined the ranks of
professional fishermen. He can call himself whatever he likes
now that he is retired.
- Kari Barnes could definitely use a little of Ted's shoe
polish if she continues to stand in for Jeff Olson. She claims
to be much better looking anyway.
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Photo's |
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Photos
Photos Everywhere New photos go up almost every week on our new
Sertoma Photo Gallery.
http://sertomaphotos.brainerd.com |
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Notes from your President |
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If you are not receiving the newsletter notification or the
emails announcing special events, please contact Pam Sachs
either at 218 829 7761 or
eglponys@brainerd.net. |
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Sandra Bonde (ehrichappraisals@charter.net) is in charge of the
Sertoman of the Day schedule. Contact her to take advantage of
this great opportunity to share your story and get some free
advertising (and no fines for the day). The form is also
available here on our website.
Kari Barnes and her assistant Cathy Picek are the go-to folks
for Pipe and Drape information.
Need awards? Did you lose your pin? Bonnie Cumberland
(bcumberland@mailstation.com) is the person
in charge of awards and meeting paraphernalia. |
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