 Sandy Kleist
was today’s speaker, instituting a new part to our programs.
According to Program Chairman Joe Schulte, we will be featuring
one of our members once a month in the future.Sandy explained
her job at LSS Financial Counseling Services of
Minnesota. She mainly works with people who are in financial
crisis offering counseling, debt reduction, budget advice, debt
management, housing counseling, and many more services under the
umbrella of the largest non-profit in Minnesota.
She gave us an
insight into the new programs that are a result of the change in
the bankruptcy laws. Clients are required to attend counseling
both before and after filing and she offers this service in
person, over the phone and online. She is also working with
reverse mortgages which are quite new.
Sandy calls herself a
“counselor on call” and she explained that her job is challenging
since she never knows from day to day what it will entail. Her
office is located in Baxter with close connections to the Duluth
location.
Sandy also offers many educational opportunities
including some in cooperation with the college. Sandy has been
very active in Sertoma since she joined three years ago. |
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Thanks Gene Farone for Taking Notes!!!! |
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| Announcements |
| Feb 7 - Social Tubing at Ski Gull
Sertomans and their families will meet for the holiday event
at Ski Gull on Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. to enjoy an evening of
tubing. Chili, snacks and beverages will be provided. Cost
will be $5 per person. Sign up at the meeting or call Nancy
Hallam for details. |
| April 27 thru 29 - Great Plains
Regional Convention in Dubuque, Iowa. Learn more about what is
happening in Sertoma by attending meetings and make some great
new friends with all the fun activities. Sign up at the
meeting or see Kari Robinson. On the home front the Board
voted to include the dues raise to finance the 2008 Convention
in Brainerd. The next nine quarters will see $10 added on to
everyone's dues. This surcharge is non-refundable and will be
used to cover expenses as they arise. Brainerd Noon Sertoma
members are all registered to attend the convention and
prepaid through this charge. |
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| Pipe and
Drape Schedule |
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| Ceiling Dates |
| March 11, 2006 |
Jenny Hammers Wedding |
| May 6, 2006 |
Amanda Kohl Wedding |
| Sept. 2, 2006 |
Eric Bolt & Rena Anderson |
| Sept.30, 2006 |
Emily Segler Wedding |
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| Ticket Winner |
| Erica Eigner Consortium |
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| Pot-O-Gold
Winner |
| Would have been Tracy McFarland |
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| Attendance |
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Guests: Aaron Meester who
is taking the place of Kim Ellingson who still works at Bremer but
is very busy these days, Tair Sackfield and Mike Ette potential
members from Tower Real Estate and Andy Isackson who came with his
father and works at CTC |
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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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| 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 Current Club
Treasurer 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 Patty Hartman. |
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| Feb 1 |
Jim ORourke, Mark Puschinsky, John Raboin |
| Feb 8 |
Dennis Renowski, LoAnn Reponen, Paul Heinlen |
| Feb 15 |
Kari Robinson, Diane Rook Johnson, Steve
Rose |
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| Sertoman of
the Day |
 Today we all got to see the many sides of long-time Sertoman Rick
Besmehn. He began with some amusing anecdotes about meeting his
wife Veronica, his two children and three grandchildren, and how
he began his business Lakes Area Body Shop which is located across
from BIR on Highway 371.
Anyone who has been to a Ditch Pick is familiar with his work
environment. He has been a member since
1984 and he held up the fine bucket which he supplied to the club
way back when (he definitely has aged better than the bucket).
Rick is a member of our beloved “Dog Pound”, a group of swell
“old” guys who are the backbone of our membership. Rick is always
around with his engaging grin to add to the merriment or do the
hard work. In fact he has held most of the leadership roles in the
club.
Rick ended his speech on a serious note when he remarked,
“Ask someone to join Sertoma and you can claim a Dave Burggraph or
a Carole Paulson in your Sertoman of the Day speech.” Thanks for
your loyalty and years of hard work Rick. His most embarrassing
moment was not half as fascinating as his recounting of fooling
the birds of prey while out hunting coyotes. |
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Of
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Thank you from Tom Kotula: I just want to expresss my thanks in
writing for the surprise award last Wednesday. I really feel
honored! It is certainly great to have an organization like yours
that is so involved in our community. All of your members should
be proud. This is what makes our area a great place to live.
Thanks again!
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| Rumor Corner
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- Steve Mau turned the Dog Pound into the Old Geezer Club
today.
- Charlie was Bartles without James today.
- ABCDEF Raboin continues to annoy the girls (ask Vern)
especially Kari Barnes from ABC Collision.
- Clausen looks good with his foot in his mouth-he spoiled
Mike Boen’s big speech announcing Rory’s award.
- Sandy was coerced into admitting it was worthwhile for
Sertomans to invest a dollar in the lotto.
- Laura Beilke paid a happy fine today to celebrate Pam Bye’s
great news on her last checkup!
- New baby boy congratulations to Stacy Johnson.
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Photo's |
| 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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| Congratulations |
 Congratulations Rory Coit - Mike Boen was very proud to
introduce the 2006 Sertoman of the Year. Rory Coit was the
choice of the committee which consists of past honorees. Even
though last year’s selection of Scott Fisher broke away from
tradition, the committee felt that Rory’s outstanding term as
president meant that the award had to go to the most deserving
candidate. To read the nominating letter, click here |
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