 Brenda
Farrell, Marketing Manager for Junior Achievement in the
Brainerd Lakes Area, was the guest speaker at today's noon
meeting. The room was packed with a record attendance of first
of the year enthusiasts who viewed her video and listened to her
explain how important this program was to Brainerd area
students. Her principal focus for this talk was an upcoming
event that is new for 5th and 6th grade students. Seventy two
students from Lowell and Garfield schools will be headed for
Exchange City on Jan 21st. It is located in Maplewood, Minnesota
and is a collection of fourteen kid-sized shops in a 12,000
square foot space where students participate in real experiences
in operating a town. By preparing for and performing the roles
of producers, consumers and entrepreneurs, the students learn
first-hand about economic processes that will effect their
futures. The students could wear the hat of "policeman", "judge"
or "cafe worker" just to name a few. Students have to deal with
borrowing money to start their businesses, paying for things
like health insurance, and working with raw materials to produce
a product and sales that will result in their succeeding by
paying back their loan at the end of the workshop. All aspects
of a community from the mayor through the newspaper and radio
stations are part of this city run by kids. Teachers spend two
weeks before and after the trip preparing the students for the
day and following up on their learning experiences.
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learn what it means to personally earn and manage money and
began to relate what they are studying in the classroom to life
skills. President Tami Webb presented Brenda with a check for
$300 to help sponsor the costs of the trip for Brainerd
students.
Brenda went on to explain a little about the history of
Junior Achievement. One interesting fact is that the program was
founded by the same person who started 4H to attempt to get city
students more involved in their communities. She encouraged the
business people in the audience to consider becoming part of the
program. Volunteers go into classrooms working with curriculum
and step by step handouts to teach the students about the
business world. It involves a 45 minute session per week for
five to eight weeks. Call Brenda at 820-8552 to volunteer or to
ask more questions about the program. They are attempting to
reach about twice as many students this year as they did last
year and need volunteers.
Brenda concluded her presentation with a t-shirt giveaway.
The design is changed every year and is one of the awards
students can work for in Junior Achievement. Winners were :
Karen Owen, Brian Skogen, Les Franz, Joleen Jensen and Julie
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Our club turns 25 this year. Plan on being at the Madden's Town
Hall on May 17th, 2003 to celebrate. The planning committee
has been formed and is open to suggestions for how to commemorate
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The big push is on--sell those fish house tickets. The do
move fast if you have not taken a book and tried to sell them. The
finished products including the one constructed by our very own
Hawk Hawkinson and his crew at Dream Builders Construction are on
display at Ace Hardware. See Julie Sullivan for tickets. Thanks to
the following businesses for selling tickets: Ace Hardware,
Northern National Bank, Sheps on Sixth, Paul Bunyan Bar and Grill
Bowling Center, Lakewood Bank in Baxter, Light Depot, Northeast
Liquor, Computer One Plus, Clow Stamping, and 3WI. |
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The Board Meeting has been changed back to the morning. It
is scheduled for the 3rd Tuesday at 7 a.m. with location to be
determined by the Chairman of the Board. |
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See Mike Howard to volunteer for Bucket Checking at the Ice
Fishing Extravaganza. About 30 people are needed along with
those from Camp Sertoma Club.
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Brian Kirkpatrick handed out his new flyers for the Perch Jerk
which has been changed to February 7-9. The cost is $100
per person and includes two nights stay, food, mis, ice and beer.
See Brian, Paul Gropper or Jeff Olson to sign up--bring your own
equipment, snowmobiles and 4 wheelers. Fish houses are available
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Final reminder--big holiday extravaganza at Waterfall on
Saturday starting at 6:30 p.m. |
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Rory Coit |
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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 Club Treasurer (Diane Rook
Johnson) 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 Jeff Birks @
820-5544 if you can't make it.
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Ginny Haugen, Verna Hawkinson, Hawk
Hawkinson |
| January 22 |
Mark Hegstrom, Bruce Heilman, Terry
Hermanson |
| January 29 |
Cheryl Hills, Edie Hinman, Becky Hoff |
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Sertoman of the Day
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Condolences are extended to Cathy Christensen and her fiance, both
of whom lost parents over the Christmas break. |
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Rumor Corner |
- Tom Rosenberger shared his experience with the mass media
investigating the "Black Hole" on North Long Lake. He personally
favors the seismic explanation whereas some are leaning toward
the alien theory.
- Mike Boen showed us all the winners from the football fund
raiser for Northern Lights. Unfortunately the sergeants picked
up on the winners and fined them--just the $100 and $50 winners.
- Dave Clausen got commended for his letter writing skills and
his great tie.
- Tami and Mike Howard had a bit of a public argument over
whose new members Sandy was--but the important part is the
Gaylord Club recommended us highly.
- Lowell Carlson now answers
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Find a Sawbuck Corner: Call 829-7761
The FAS Program was designed to encourage people to read the newsletter. Even those who attend the meeting can benefit from reviewing the announcements etc. If you find the letters FAS followed by your name, you must call the number provided and just leave a message that you called and attend the next meeting to collect your money. Simple--however 90% of the people never respond. |
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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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2002 Pipe and Drape Schedule |
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