Brainerd Area Sertoma Club - Brainerd, Minnesota
 
Brainerd Area Sertoma Club - Brainerd, Minnesota
Brainerd Area Sertoma Club - Brainerd, Minnesota Newsletter - Brainerd Area Sertoma Club - Brainerd, Minnesota
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YE OFFICIAL SERTOMA NEWSLETTER
January 28, 2009

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Minnesota Military Family Assistance Centers
Tad Hoskins invited Yvonne Zappa from the Fort Ripley Office Minnesota Military Family Assostance Center to this meeting since the Rookies are trying to raise money for this cause with their Rookie Party. The Party will be held at the Lodge on February 21st and the Rookies announced that people wanting to stay can get a fantastic deal on rooms. Yvonne shared some examples of how her group deals with families from all military branches who need help. A Brainerd soldier developed a brain tumor after he returned from deployment and couldn't work. The family had no income. Her office paid their house payments, helped them with groceries and made sure their Christmas was nice.Another returning soldier was dealing with a congenital brain disease that manifested itself in both him and his children. The family needed a lot of help with transportation costs and medical assistance.The office does small things like fixing roofs, helping with furnace problems, providing rides and gas money. There are things we can do--find a veteran in your neighborhood, thank them for serving, and asking if there is anything you can do to help. Even child care is sometimes a big expense. Yvonne averages 30-40 phone calls per day.

Brainerd YMCA Update
Randy Klinger gave us an update on how things are going at the YMCA. "First of all, congratualtions on another successful Winter Wonderland." Randy remarked. He continued, "You do a lot of great things for the community and you do a lot of great things for the "Y". Randy came today to talk about the initiative to promote membership among people who cannot afford full memberships. The "Y" is faced with two compelling mission based reasons to continue to engage in the health and wellness of the area. He discussed the economy and the rise in obesity. Direct and indirect costs related to this problem was estimated at $117 billion dollars in 2002. Minnesota could be paying 900 billion dollars more in health care costs because of this problem in the near future. "Today's children will live sicker and die sooner than their parents for the first time in history," was a quote Randy presented from a longevity expert. Sixty-five percent of people are health seekers--they need to be connected and reinforced in their quest for fitness and health. Heart disease and diabetes in young children is on the rise. It takes a minimum of three months for a body to adapt to a new lifestyle. You cannot get immediate results. The number one reason people give at the "Y" is lack of time.Put yourself in the calendar first--make the time to keep yourself healthy. The second reason is financial. The "Y" has a unique ability to touch people at all financial levels. He is promoting the Y Partners and the reduced and free membership program. It is based on annual household income and the number of people in the household. Membership is done in three month increments. Programs that they do not charge for include free swim lessons for kids, free membership to Port, free memberships to Women's Shelter, New Pathways and Kinship Partners, and deployed military personnel. The "Y" Partners program provides part of the funding; the Charity Ball (every May), and grants the rest. Their programs cover all areas and all ages. levels. A new activity for 5-6 is the Guitar Hero Contest which is partly funded by a grant to buy the equipment. Financially, the Y is solvent even though memberships are down. They are relying more on support from the community. "Be kinder than necessary to all you come across for they may be fighting some kind of battle and/or they have a story to tell." was another of Randy's quotes from Mother Teresa. Membership is $38 per month and you get a $20 credit from your insurance company if you can make 12 sessions per month.

Tom Rosenberger's Haiti Report
The Mission in Haiti has been working for eight years. Tom thanked everyone for their continued support of this project. He reflected on his experience on his 7th trip, "This was the most profound trip even though every trip has been wonderful." Father Glen serves 15,000 poor people. The food is meager and the Mission does not have funds to add to this. Tom reiterated the need for $30 a month sponsorships. Jesus and his command to feed the hungry took on a new meaning for Tom. Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere.
 
Kari Satre has been doing a great job of taking interesting pictures that spice up our meeting notes. Our lovely stand-in President LoAnn had her portrail taken. The two sergeants got caught lookinbg likeMutt and Jeff. Karla Nelson and Brian Jelinski were suitably yucked out by Bonnie Cumberland's latest table decorations (her busy bees ended up yucky flies). That is also what is puzzling our chairman of the board.
Thanks Pam Sachs for taking notes.
Announcements
We are going to vote on our bylaws. (View bylaws) We need everyone to mark the date of that Sertoma meeting on their calendars. You have to be there to vote and your dues must be up to date. That meeting will occur on Wednesday, Feb 25th at 12:05 p.m. at Bonanza Restaurant in Baxter, Minnesota. Any members in good standing of the Brainerd Area Sertoma Club as of January 14th are entitled to notice of this special meeting and participation as voting members. Proxies will not be allowed. The purpose of the special meeting will be to revue and approve the proposed revised by-laws for the organization. A link on the newsletter web page will be available until the voting day to review the changes  
Nashville International Convention this summer--see Mark for details.
Rookie Party February 21st at the Lodge Rooms are available at a fantastic discount. Ticklets will be sold before every meeting.
Thank You Cards for Winter Wonderland will be completed Friday morning from 10-12 at Confidence Learning Center--let Lori Rubin know if you can help.
Pipe and Drape Dates to Note
Ducks Unlimited February 13th
March 24th Washington School Taste of Home same day set up and take down
March 25th Walker Civic Center Walker Sports and Travel
March 26th MNBA Show Set UP--can stay up for next show but may need some rearranging
Tad is looking for captains for the March shows.
Winter Wonderland The take down will continue at 9 a.m. on Saturday morning February 7th to finish. Contact Scott Fisher if you can help. Many hands will make light work!!
New Member Orientation February 23rd at 5:30 at the Super Eight Motel. All new members and their sponsors should plan on attending. Committee chairs are invited also.
Gossamer Takedown Monday Armory contact Jenny Vesel to sign up.
Thanks to all the helpers at the Fishing Tournament this weekend. The Jaycees, Camp Sertoma and Camp Confidence thank you!!
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
Pipe and Drape Schedule
Ceiling Dates
 
Blue Ticket Winner
Art Becker and the Dog Pound
Pot-O-Gold Winner
Amazing Anita Traveca won the Pot of Gold--pulled by her boss! She decided to hang on to the money
Attendance                    
Members 76 Guests 3
Guests: Gabe Williams Nanci's son,Yvonne Zappa Minnesota Military Family Assistance Center, Randy Klinger YMCA
*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.
Greeter Schedule
Remember: 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.
Feb. 4 Patti Hartman, Curt Hawkinson Paul Lindquist
Feb. 11 Jaime Rowlette, Paul Heinlein, Matt Henneken
Feb. 18 Kristine Hoheisel, Andrea Holmes, Douglas Benzer
Sertoman of the Day

 
Of Note
 
Business Notes
As Sertomans we need to continue to support our members. Brainerd General Rental is run by Steve Mau and is the place to rent anything and everything you need to complete projects. Do not hesitate to call Steve since he is great at telling you exactly what they have that will make your project easy and successful. People rave about their service

"Dear BGR,
This is the best rental house (in the area). The big national companies have come & gone, but BGR is always there, priced right - Johnny -on-the-spot. More importantly EVERY person there is friendly & fun to work with!"
 
Rumor Corner 
  • Dick Stoltman returned from his cruise looking mighty tan. He also got in serious trouble with Sergeant Brian who was having trouble being really creative so he decided it was Pick on Dick Day. Brian dressed up today in his brand new Christmas sweater for Dick Stoltman who wore his risqué souvenir t-shirt from his wife and his cruise
  • Our lady speaker came early and kibitzed with the Dog Pound. She was invited by Tad Hoskins who didn't come early so the guys welcomed her and got her an application to join. Rumor has it the Dog Pound is going to quit investing in blue tickets and spend all their money where it counts--the Lotto.
  • Brian B and Pam S didn't have to go without their beets today. Pam got her photo taken with her new toy and Tad.
  • Why didn't Anita's boss want to sit with her today? Inquiring minds want to know.
  • Schizophrenic retired education Bonnie Cumberland AKA Dave Pundt got the biggest laugh at intros.
  • Art Becker listed all the jobs he is retired from- wow!
  • Nanci Williams is hiring John Raboin to sue Art Becker and the Dog Pound for getting clunked by the bucket while Art was collecting quarters.
  • Nanci Hallam got fined for drunken customers in the police blotter looking for Super 8
  • Ole and Paul had to pay $2 because they were too open about their sex lives.
  • Allen Hall had to pay $2 because the Prez insisted.
Photo's
Photos Photos Everywhere New photos go up almost every week on our new Sertoma Photo Gallery. http://sertomaphotos.brainerd.com 
Notes from your President
 
 
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.
 
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.