 Anna
Struss was originally scheduled to travel with Up
with People right out of high school. The program
was canceled due to lack of funding. She finished
college and was working in interior design. That job
did not work out and as she expressed it she was
waiting for the door to open behind that closed one.
She contacted Up with People looking for a "job" and
ended up auditioning and becoming one of the older
members of the troupe. Anna is looking forward to
her role as "mentor" to some of the younger crowd.
This is an international leadership program that
puts more emphasis on morals and life outlook rather
than the talents of singing and dancing. The group
tours for six months and Anna needs donations to
support her tour through the southwest, Mexico and
Europe. There are four other Minnesota candidates.
Anna emphasized the global education received by
troupe members since housing is provided by local
families. "I am really looking forward to being an
ambassador for the state of Minnesota and the
Brainerd Lakes area," she remarked She intends to
seriously promote the Brainerd Lakes Area on her
trip. Donations were collected to help Anna on her
way and amounted to over four hundred dollars. Kathy
Williams talked about her wonderful experiences when
her family hosted members of the group. Up with
People reminds us that it is not the things of this
world that will make us happy but our ability to
make a difference in the lives someone else. Since
1965 they have been spreading music, fun and
community service throughout the world. Their
schedule at each place they go includes getting
involved in a project for that community. One could
almost call them traveling Sertomans!! Up with
People has a website if you would like more
information and you can contact Anna at
annamariestruss@hotmail.com if you or your business
would like to sponsor her participation. |
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Pam Sachs took notes, Bonnie Cumberland counted noses and Bill
Goers took wonderful induction photos on the Mississippi Belle.
Thanks to all. |
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| Announcements |
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Brat Sale at Cub July 10th and 11th
Baxter Cub Foods 10:30-2 and 2-5:30 needs
some people to change from Friday morning to
Saturday morning or afternoon. Please
contact George Moore if you were on the list
and can change. |
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application for Winter Wonderland
Sponsorship are available online at the
Sertoma site. They are also linked to the
Winter Wonderland Site. Encourage applicants
to go and get a copy to fill out. These will
be officially completed by late April or
early May. |
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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 |
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Blue
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Uncle Art and the dog pound |
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| Steve Rose |
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Guests: Anna Struss and her father, Mike Murray from Red Rock |
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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
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Karla Nelson, Gary Phillips, Randy Phillips |
| July 15 |
Cathe Picek, Mark Puschinsky, Carolyn Bare |
| July 22 |
David Pundt, John Raboin, Clyde Bender |
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Keep Craig Dunmire in your prayers--he is recovering after a bout
in the hospital with pancreatitis.
The installation of officers was continued in front of the group
today. LoAnn commented on how well everything went and how it
epitomized her efforts to make Sertoma both rewarding and a
social event. She is trying to promote a more "fun" year for
all. "I am honored to be your president and look forward to your
input."
Cathe Picek sent apologies with Jeff Olson--everyone at Camp did
appreciate all the help. Jeff encouraged everyone to pick up
their volunteer shirts.
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Business Notes |
Having an extended Fourth of July weekend anyway?
Looking for something fun to do on Sunday evening.
Ernies has matchbox races, fiddler crab races and Sumo
Wrestling. Swing on out after 10 p.m. for all the
excitement and fun.
 Travel
Tips Courtesy of Kari Satre at Traveler's Fare, Inc.
Our summer office hours are 9am-5pm Monday through
Friday and Saturday's by appointment only. You can reach
me by phone at 218 829-3187 or directly by email at kari@travelersfare.com.
- Air travelers may now carry liquids, gels and
aerosols in their carry-on bag when going through
security checkpoints.
- With certain exceptions for prescription and
over-the-counter medicines, baby formula, breast
milk, and juice, and other essential liquids, gels,
and aerosols, the following rules apply to all
liquids, gels, and aerosols you want to carry
through a security checkpoint.
- All liquids, gels and aerosols must be in
three-ounce or smaller containers. Larger containers
that are half-full or toothpaste tubes rolled up are
not allowed. Each container must be three ounces or
smaller.
- All liquids, gels and aerosols must be placed in
a single, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag.
Gallon size bags or bags that are not zip-top such
as fold-over sandwich bags are not allowed. Each
traveler can use only one, quart-size, zip-top,
clear plastic bag.
- Each traveler must remove their quart-sized
plastic, zip-top bag from their carry-on and place
it in a bin or on the conveyor belt for X-ray
screening. X-raying separately will allow TSA
security officers to more easily examine the
declared items.
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Rumor Corner
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Queen LoAnn changed the room around. Pam Sachs got to move to a
new corner after seven or eight years of being bad!! LoAnn
received her tiara at the induction.
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Steve Mau has talent--those of us who saw him in the church play
were impressed. He has passed this talent on to his daughter who
is in Willie Wonka at the college this week!! Paul Gropper took
his kids and says the play is fabulous and fun.
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Attendance was a bit sparse, people must be vacationing.
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The dog pound had a bit of a lilt in their intros today--maybe
it is because of their proximity to the queen. Mark Korte
pretended he forgot who he was today.
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Carole Winegar's brave shooting partner introduced himself
today--way to go Jeff F. A certain anonymous tooth fairy was a
very generous contributor to our Up With People visitor today!!
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Rumor is Bill Goers passed out.
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Steve Rose is on the naughty list.
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Karen Munsterteiger is offering to lick something for Steve
Rose.
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Terry Curtis admitted it was a happy hour recruitment of him as
sergeant. LoAnn used the same pick up line on Nate Grotzky but
it didn't work.
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Shameless self promotion Jeff Raboin on the cover the of the DEX
phone book. Terry admitted he was a Stephen Lastovich fan. Terry
recommended a llama as John's signature animal or even a
Munstertiger.
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Paul Gropper and Tood Alguire missed the induction. They had to
pay--Pam S volunteered her dollar since she did miss the
occasion. It was actually a happy fine that she didn't get to
announce--her nephew is getting married and she was busy signing
up to be the official wedding photographer this Saturday.
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Mid Life Crisis Capital of the world--houses are big, boats are
big and men are well--Cross Lake. Anyone who has made any money
off of Denny Hecker needed to put a dollar in the pot. Evidently
our sergeant is a Cross Lake Denny Hecker expert.
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Karen Owen was wearing her pole dancing shirt. She actually just
said she looked like she belonged on a pole. David Pundt didn't
have too far to go to be in serious competition with Karen.
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Everyone who voted for Franken the sexually confused therapist
on Saturday Night Live needed to pay a buck. No one would admit
voting for him.
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Happy wedding anniversary to Mark Korte.
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Loann and Terry have to quit meeting at happy hours.
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Speaking of dumb blonde jokes--Queen LoAnn turned to our guest
Anna and asked her name and then remarked, "Oh I know you".
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Sergeant for the year: one very brave soldier Terry Curtis did
volunteer. LoAnn is still begging, pleading and groveling to get
more help.
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Anna does talk Minnesotan for sure you betcha but she claims she
tries not to. She also has been singing since she was born.
Everyone discouraged her from singing a duet with LoAnn. (The
one who was on a "ship" for her induction. She claimed she was
on a gangplank so it had to be a ship)
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Smile CHARLEY was LoAnn's parting remark.
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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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Westgate Mall Community Service/non-profit days are being held
April 25th, June 20th and November 7th. This is a perfect time
for community non profits to get their message out to the
community. Booths are free. I am looking for someone who would
be in charge of this project and see that we had a suitable
booth and people to staff it. If interested, please contact Mark
immediately. We are already a bit late in reserving a booth for
the first event. |
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If you are not receiving the newsletter notification or the
emails announcing special events, please contact Pam Sachs
either at 218-821-1130 or
eglponys@brainerd.net. |
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Andi Holmes
(jholmes@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. |
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