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It's January and it is a great time of the year to stop and take a good look at your finances. David Johnson, husband of new member Rita Johnson, was today's guest speaker and his suggestion was to do just that. He encouraged members to go home and get their children involved in financial planning. Setting down long and short term goals on paper is another valuable tool.
"Pay yourself first," commented Dave when he was explaining the value of setting aside money for college for the kids or retirement for yourself. He then went on to discuss the problems with investments in the stock market. Investing is something that most people need to do strictly for the long term. It takes a great deal of knowledge and not a little skill to succeed in the short term side of financing. Investments that consistent with most people goals are well diversified and concentrated on well-known solid companies. The good news is that mortgage interest rates are almost sure to come down giving homeowners a break in the coming year. Thanks for some sound advice, Dave. Did you by any chance bring those white elephant items from the Rotary Christmas Party?
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January 13
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Dance and Fat Tuesday Party at Camp Confidence. RSVP to Camp soon or buy a ticket from Lynn Franz, cost is $10. Overnight accommodations available.
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January 19
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Camp Sertoma meets at Camp Confidence in the evening. Members need to sign up and plan to work at the ICE FISHING EXTRAVAGANZA the next day from 8:00-12:00 checking buckets.
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February 23-25
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Perch Jerk sponsored by the Little Moran Club. Note the change in date from last week's
announcements.
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| Ticket
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| Randy Phillips |
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| Pot-O-Gold
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| Kelly Kruize |
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Remember: Be there
by 11:45 and call somebody if you can't.
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| January 17 |
Wayne Mitchell, Bill Mitsch, Pete Mogensen |
| January 24 |
George Moore, John Nelson, Karla Nelson |
| January 31 |
Bonnie Nentl, Tim Nentl, Bob Nibbe |
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Sertoman of the Day
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 Today's honored Sertoman was Kevin Wernberg, alias Bert, long time Sertoman, and very entertaining off the cuff speaker (he handed the news people a blank sheet). From driving truck to a brush with the DOT he talked about his career that included about 14 total years of schooling that wound up in his present job with Widseth, Smith, and Nolting. Music is an important part of his life and he likes to hunt and fish. Bert commented,
" I have a lot of friends because I have a lot of power tools."
Joining Sertoma was a decision based on his love of music and desire to be part of the Swinging Sertomans. He joined in 1991 and his sponsor was Tony Gilles. He has held numerous offices and worked on many committees over the years including vice president and sergeant at arms. He was 1992 Rookie of the Year. He and his wife Kathey have two great kids, Brett 17 and Robyn 12. |
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Be sure to look at the 2000 Year in
Review - Online!!!!
FAS ~ Find a sawbuck reward. On-line newsletter readers can peruse the articles looking for their own name following the acronym
fas. Call Pam Sachs before the next Monday and she will see that you collect a sawbuck if you attend the following meeting. This is President Mike
Boen's innovative idea to encourage more people to read the newsletter online.
Social committee is working on a new idea for "theme" days to bring more humor into the weekly meetings. All the members of the committee deserve a big note of thanks for the wonderful Christmas Party (Pam Sachs especially thought it was wonderful along with Dave Clausen when they won the door prizes).
Welcome special guest Robin Anderson, new treasurer of the Northern Lakes Sertoma Club. Her follow officers are:
Heather
Hasselberg, FAS 829-7761
Dave Clausen Secretary
Cami Sundley, President
Where: Pequot Lakes, at Sibley Station
What: A Brand New Sertoma Club
When: Monday Noon
Who: Fifteen Charter Members so far.
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| Some issues have been raised concerning the Sertoma Sunshine efforts. As a
group we do want to acknowledge the good things that happen to the people in
our club and provide moral support when things are not so sunny. Mary
Marana, as one of the chaplains, has agree to be the coordinator of our
efforts. Her numbers are as follows; 828-4539 or
829-2997. Please contact her if you feel a card or flowers are appropriate. |
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