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 Bob Sherman put in a special appearance at Sertoma today
to bring a very important issue to the attention of the Club and
to issue an invitation. He introduced the speaker who is the
Executive Director of the Central MN Council on Aging as well as
urging us to be a part of the solution to a large problem
looming on the horizon--how to deal with an aging population.
Some startling facts that the Club learned included: by the year
2020 more people will be over 65 than will be attending school,
the over 65 population will go from 73,000 in the fourteen
county area called Central Minnesota to 91,000, 54% of the
communities have made no plans to deal with the results
including labor shortages as well as long term care issues, and
the fact that many businesses are not only facing labor
shortages but loss of productivity from caregivers. A big issue
is the significant increase of older people who live alone and
do not have family to take care of them. Currently 91% of long
term care is provided by family. For each 1% decline in family
care, the State of Minnesota currently must increase the budget
of state offered services by thirty million dollars. Lori
Vrolson encouraged everyone to be aware of the issue and to
volunteer for the new task force which will be called "Brainerd
for a Lifetime". Brainerd is especially central to the problem
because of its attractiveness as a retirement community. The
meeting will be held at the Arboretum on Thursday, January 24th
from 1-4 p.m. (Download
the meeting invitation pdf) Anyone planning on attending should RSVP at
218-829-9345. If you are dealing with issues of senior care and
need help with the issue, make a note of the Senior Linkage Line
which coordinates services-800-333-2433. |
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Thanks Pam Sachs for taking notes. |
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| Announcements |
Thursday, January 24th Brainerd for a
Lifetime meeting at the Arb from 1-4 p.m. RSVP at
218-829-9345
President Sullivan lead a standing ovation for the Winter
Wonderland crew. 8,928 cars, 35,000 people, 573 zip
codes, 37 states, 6 countries An impressive set of stats.
Watch your email for the organizational info for takedown
next week.Rookies will meet every Wednesday at 11
a.m. before the regular meeting until their party. Hint # 1
You do not need airfare and what happens at the rookie party
stays at the rookie party. Cost will be $10 for singles and
$15 per couple. Tickets will be available next week. |
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Brainerd Area
Sertoma Club Calendar
Got a big event coming up—want to let everyone know?
Go to
the
interactive calendar and post it for all
to see. |
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| Pipe and
Drape Schedule |
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| Ceiling Dates |
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Blue Ticket Winner |
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Sandra Bonde |
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Winner |
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it!! |
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| Attendance |
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Guests: Lori Vrolson from the Minnesota Council on Aging |
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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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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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Jeremy Johnston, Deb Kraklau, Thomas Krekow |
| Jan. 16 |
Chris Villela, Missy Lake, Kristin Larsen |
| Jan. 23 |
Darren Larson, Brian Lehman, Gary Loge |
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Aaron Meester Twins |
The rumor corner this week is devoted to a simple thank you
message for the successful completion of the Winter Wonderland
Project and wishes for a bigger and better year for Sertoma as
they deal with Great in 08 as well as the second year of Winter
Wonderland.If you haven't received a copy of the Camp
Confidence Wish List, just go to
www.campconfidence.com and look
under donations for ideas of things to donate to Camp in this
season of giving.
Youth as Resources thanked us for helping with their Santa
Brunch that saw over 700 community children and adults in
attendance. The money generated will be granted to youth
projects in 2008.
Second Harvest Food Bank also acknowledged our recent
donation of $200. |
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Business Notes |
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Congratulations to Steve Mau who expanded General Rental by
acquiring Johnson Rentals. Thanks to Pam Bye and Timber Mist
for hosting a great New Year's Eve party for Sertomans. |
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Rumor Corner
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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 218 829 7761 or
eglponys@brainerd.net. |
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Sandra Bonde (ehrichappraisals@charter.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 and her assistant Cathy Picek are the go-to folks
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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