 Joe
Rubado is from the PORT group home. He has worked
with the program for 12 years off and on. This is an
non profit organization that works with placement
boys and girls age 10-18 who are either from social
services or probation. Joe complimented the
Sertomans on their impact on the Community and
thanked us for our support of the PORT program. It
currently involves 3 houses which are in transit.
When it started it was a state wide program for
adults. The girl's program is currently being
separated into two locations. A typical stay used to
be 6-9 months. A budget cut meant that the average
stay is now down to 4-6 months. The program has to
be more intense and focused on the critical areas.
Crow Wing County is not the biggest customer--this
is a statewide program. Local kids are more likely
to run away, so other solutions are often considered
Placement occurs because of mental health issues.
Some of them do have criminal issues also. Emotional
support and behavior modification are the goals for
treatment. Volunteer placement does occur
occasionally. Otherwise the court orders placement
or child protection is the instigating factor.
Therapeutic foster homes are the only competing
programs in Brainerd. They do use community services
and the community is a huge factor in the
continuance of the program. Case management
supervisors have college degrees. Schooling for
participants is done through Alternative Education,
a visiting teacher and mainstreaming where possible.
Thanks Joe for visiting with us and answering so
many questions. Thanks to Bonnie Cumberland for her
assistance with attendance and Kari Sartre for
taking photos. |
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Thanks Pam Sachs for taking notes. |
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| Announcements |
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January 20th Regular Board Meeting at
the Chapparal at 6:30 a.m. |
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Flapjack Fundraiser Saturday February
7th at Applebees from 8 a.m to 10 p.m.
Tickets available from Bonnie Franke, Mary
Marana, Carol Paulsen to benefit Crisis
Line, Hope Housing and Sharing Bread Soup
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BIR January 24th Jaycees Ice Fishing
Extravaganza 7:30 Bucket Checkers meet
and go to work. Job--make sure no glass and
no big fish get brought on to the lake.
Money is donated back to Camp Sertoma,
Fifteen more volunteers needed. 218 820 9350
call Tami to volunteer. As Sertomans we are
committed to help the Jaycees with this
fundraising project. |
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Tickets to the Rookie Party are
available now. $25 for indvidual and $40 for
couples. February 21 is the date to mark on
your calendars--the rookies are planning big
things. |
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Thanks to all the members who worked
in the cold to take down the the parts
necessary for Arb activities. Watch your
email for next notices to work or call Steve
Augustinack/Tad Hoskins for the weekend date
or Steve Mau for the weekday schedule. |
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Bemidji Report. Ten people went with
Karen to boost up the Bemidji club. They
have some very enthusiastic members but they
need more. If you have any connections in
the community who might join--let us know.
It was nice to see former Brainerd member
Jen Carver. |
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January 31st--Family Day Pool Party at
the Holiday Inn. Sign up sheet will go
around next week. |
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Brainerd Area
Sertoma Club Calendar
Got a big event coming up—want to let everyone know?
Please send to Pam Sachs and it will be posted.
eglponys@brainerd.net |
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| Pipe and
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| Ceiling Dates |
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Blue
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Steve Rose |
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Winner |
| Would have been David Allen Pundt |
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Guests: Joe Rubado from PORT and Jaime Rowlette from
Weizenegger Engel Insurance who is interested in joining) |
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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
can't be there. |
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| Jan. 14 |
Richard Slieter, PaulGropper,Chris Gross |
| Jan. 21 |
Bruce Heilman, Nate Grotsky, Allen Hall |
| Jan. 28 |
Nanci Hallam, Jim Hanson, Karen Imgrund |
| Feb. 4 |
Patti Hartman, Curt Hawkinson Paul Lindquist |
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| Sertoman of the Day |
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 Bob
Morey has been in the Brainerd area for the past seventeen
years. He reiterated that he is not related to the "famous
Moreys" , Nancy and he have been married for 23 years. She works
in Pequot Lakes. They have two children, a college freshman and
daughter who is a high school junior. His hobbies include being
avid golfer, fisherman, hunter, skier, and snowmobiler. Bob
claims he can beat Korte any time at golf. The family ski trips
have been an absolute blast since his son has gotten into
competitive skiing. Currently he is a realtor who got into the
market when it was really hot this July (we think he was
referring to the weather). It has been a challenge, but he likes
it since it is much more flexible than his previous job with
WalMart. He worked 24 years with that company as District
Manager which involved a lot of travel and he is currently
enjoying the idea of being in one place. His most embarrassing
moment involved a trip to the Dominican Republic where he and a
group of friends crashed into a swimming area on a Catamaran. He
actually hid in the bottom of the boat because he didn't claim
to be a sailor. The rest of the trip involved quite a bit of
event recognition from all the folks at the resort --aren't you
one of the guys etc. Bob joined Sertoma to get more involved in
the community and because he knew many people already in Sertoma.
The first few meetings were fun, but he was truly amazed at how
many people showed their concern for the community through
Sertoma volunteer activities. This attitude made him very glad
he has joined. Hearing and Vision and Winter Wonderland are his
activities as well as being involved with the Rookie Party
planning--thanks Anita Traveca for bringing Bob to our club. |
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Randy Phillips lost his brother last week.
Dan Holmes' Dad is in hospice care.
Gus shared an email he recently received from the social
worker who requested help with hearing aide repair. The student
is back to education full time thanks to our help!
The Sunrise Sertoma and Noon Sertoma clubs of Brainerd
announced the Central Lakes College scholarship recipients for
spring 2009.The scholarship committee, including Bob Ehrich,
Diane Rook Johnson and Karla Nelson from the noon club, and
Scott Parsons, Elise Mink and Diane Scearcy from the morning
club, selected the following to receive $500 scholarships:
Michael Beehler, Sauk Rapids; Kimberly Emerson, Little Falls;
Alex Holsman, Motley; and Ashley Stangl, Pierz.The Sertoma clubs
created the Sertomas of Brainerd Scholarship Fund with the
Central Lakes College Foundation in December 2003. Each club
donated equal amounts to bring the endowment fund to $32,327.
Since then, 23 students have received assistance from this fund. |
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Business Notes |
Chocolates Etc is now open and flourishing at their new
location. Come to 704 Laurel Street and visit with Nanci
Williams. The phone is 218-924-0446. Nanci is gearing up
for a HUGE Valentine's Day Sale.
 Edina
Realty is located in Baxter and has offices in
Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin with over 3,000
realtors. Their motto is "Connecting you to the lakes".
You can view their listings at
http://www.edinarealtybrainerd.com. |
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Rumor Corner
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- Many Happy Fines
- Heidi was very glad that for biggest loser contest is bigger
and better than ever.
- Mark Korte is happy because his son went back to college.
- Dick Stoltman is headed to cruise country in a few days In
spite of Dave Clausen he can STILL AFFORD TO GO ON HIS CRUISE
(GETTING EVEN).
- Nanci Williams paid her happy fine cause her water accident
at her new store didn't happen Valentine's Day. The chocolate
did not get watered down in the deluge but her computer was
wrecked.
- Joyce M is finally able to navigate without Santa. Good
going Joyce!
- There is enough ice on Hole in the Day to have the ice
fishing tourney--thanks Sue
- Just Regular Rumors
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 We
played Beverly Hills Trivia with Brian. The jury table got
stumped. Granny's first name is Daisy. The harem table knew that
Jethrine is Jethro's sister (Beth knew and then she got accused
of being the other sister). Clampett's have 50 million in the
bank. The grocery table lost out on that one. The good table got
the ape question thanks to Pam who claimed she DID not watch the
show this morning. The real estate table didn't know that
Jethro's mom was named Pearl. The Dog Pound wanted Beverly Hills
90210 questions. However they knew that the Clampett's had a
bloodhound.
- John Raboin tried to convince us he was Vern today.
- Karen Owen is now Pete's sponsor--some guy he works with has
been slacking
- Charlie Bartels Natural Refrigeration Companyis in
competition with Jeff Fitch Old Man Winter (Mid State
REfrigeration).
- Pete and Ted finally had their Sertoma reunion They both
used to work at C & L years ago.
- Mark Korte believes that our SOD had a year off because he
couldn't pass his Real Estate license test (totally untrue
according to Bob)
- Lori Rubin has a new family member. If you look closely you
can see Bill Goers and his new Mom. For the rest of the story,
see Bill or Lori.
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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 218-821-1130 or
eglponys@brainerd.net. |
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Sue VanWagner (suekvw@brainerd.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 is the go-to person
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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