 Kinship
Partners was the focus of this Sertoma meeting. The
group has a waiting list that is back up to 50 with
the majority of these being boys. Their campaign
will focus this year on men in mentoring. Mike Boen
and his crew at the radio station are developing ads
and strategies to support this. Kinship Director
David Downing asked for our help with the Back to
School Picnic. Each year Kinship provides an end of
the summer event that includes backpacks full of
school supplies and personal hygiene products. Last
year attendance was over 300 and puts a big burden
on the Kinship Staff. David Downing is looking for
volunteers to help with the serving and games at the
Lum Park Event this year. It will give his staff
more time to connect with the partners and their
families. Thursday, August 20th at 4:30 is the date.
Six to eight people are needed but twelve would be
better. Contact David if you are interested.
Donating school supplies and personal hygiene items
is also a possibility. The Kohls company will
organize the bags.
John Raboin was a part of the program since he has
been involved in this promotion from the beginning.
He complimented David Downing as the leading force
in Kinship. In 2003 John and Gary were running and
came up with the idea for riding a bicycle from New
Orleans to Brainerd (Gary was going to do this any
way) to raise money for Kinship. The 19 day ride
earned over $10,000. In 2004 he sat on the Water
Tower and promoted 40 new mentors and more money. In
2005 he walked from North to South in 22 1/2 days
with his children. Gary is not big in training. Gary
is not a swimmer and he was nervous about the fish
in the lake. He swam the length of Mille Lacs in
2006. In 2007 he went on a diet and lost 100 pounds.
2008 he learned how to ride a unicycle and that was
a very tough event. Recognition for Kinship, mentor
recruitment and raising over $90,000 for the program
have been the highlights of this for Gary This year
he and his sonJackson are going to rollerblade to
Washington DC . He still doesn't know how to stop on
his skates yet. He is excited about the "WoW" factor
of this new idea. August 13th-September 9th is
planned for the trip. Gary invited Paul Koering to
be in final photo (he made the last few steps of
Gary's MN walk and got his picture in the paper).
They are expecting to do 50-65 miles per day with
Lisa, his wife, following in the car. CTC is working
on a Where's Walters GPS tracking system, web site,
and communication system to keep him in touch with
people at home. Gary's theory is that if a short fat
guy can so these stunts, anyone can be a mentor. His
presentation was taped and will be part of the local
news on Lakeland Public Television since this was
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Thanks Pam Sachs for taking notes |
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| Announcements |
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George Moore announced a great brat sale
total of over $500. Thanks to the great crew
who helped to make this a big success. |
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Tuesday July 21st 6:30 a.m. Board Meeting
at the Chapparal |
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Bring in new members--LoAnn is
encouraging everyone to just ask someone!!
We need more members. Membership just
amounts to about $1 a day so keep that in
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Congo Challenge Grand View at the
Pines Golf Tournament. 18 Holes of Golf with
a cart for $75. Scramble shotgun start at
1:30 on August 2nd and includes a picnic
supper and prizes. This will finance a trip
to the Congo for five women from Brainerd
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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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Pam Sachs--donated to the waitress fund. |
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Winner |
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Guests: Karen Kochsiek from the Congo Challenge, Jackson
Walters [Gary's son who is accompanying him on his journey], and
Josh Christensen from Lakeland Public TV |
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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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| Greeter
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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David Pundt, John Raboin, Clyde Bender |
| July 29 |
Diane Rook Johnson, Kari Satre, David Goos |
| Aug. 5 |
Jaime Rowlette, Tom Rosenberger, Steve Rose |
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Keep Carol (waitstaff head at Bonanza) in your prayers this
week-her son had a diving accident and may be paralyzed. Bonnie
Cumberland organized a collection to help out and we donated
$322. Pam Sachs drew her own ticket and donated the winnings to
the collection.
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Business Notes |
 Ridgeline
Manufacturing is building our new Winter Wonderland
trailer. They are willing to give 30-35% discount to
Sertoma members. This needs to go through Art Becker who
will give you a catalogue and let them know you are
calling. Ridgeline is located in Pillager and their
products that include docks as well as snowmobile and
ATV trailers. Go to www.ridgelinemfg.com for more
details. Ridgeline Manufacturing is located in Pillager
Minnesota. They have over 10 decades of combined
experience in catering to the needs of the lake shore
owner. Ridgeline Manufactures roll-in docks, sectional
docks, custom docks, floating docks, aluminum boat
lifts, pontoon lifts, pwc lifts, canopies, aluminum
trailers, on the go patios and custom aluminum
stairways. They strive to be the best and back it up
with a Life Time Warranty.
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Rumor Corner
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Jeff Fitch had to admit that either he is a lousy joke teller or
Karen M just doesn't get jokes very well. You decide.
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LoAnn was signing important papers giving away her first born!!
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The Camp Sertoma crew could not come to lunch today--they are
too busy. Help anyone? Keep it in mind for next year.
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Welcome back Senator Koering--our Loannism of the day--Miss
Senator Koering? Paul remarked, I dont get to see you very often
so this is a $400 meal since I have been dilgently paying my
dues."
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Gary Walters introduced himself as President of the Gary Walters
Stupid Club. Bryan Lehman qualified to be in the club just by
being dumb enough to ask about it.
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Happy "Fortieth"to Cathe Picek. Also Art Becker!
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George Moore tried to collect sixty dollars from Senator Koering
for missing all the brat sales.
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Thanks Beth Burnard for collecting Pam's quarters.
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Bill Goers as sub sergeant fined our Prez for her great singing
voice.
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Art Becker had a photo in the Brainerd paper again.
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Mike Boen paid a garbage in garbage out on the radio fine.
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John Raboin is getting a fancy new car.
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Bob Ehrich tried to start the neighborhood on fire-neighbors
flocking to watch.
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If this was a $400 meal than Bill is scared about Paul's
influence on the health care issue.
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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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