 Stand
up comedy was on the agenda today at Brainerd Noon Sertoma as
Chairman of the Board, Gary Walters, spoke to us about his
across the USA trip by bicycle to raise money for Kinship
Partners, or as Jim Potvin put it, "The Real Story Behind Gary's
Behind". Mr. Potvin paid dearly for his remarks at the beginning
of Gary's speech because he got called into the "Act" to be the
prop manager and had to display Gary's special Burley Recumbent
Bike for the audience several times. Gary highly recommended his
$3,000 investment in the special bicycle since it enabled him to
make the trip without getting sore or seriously endangering his
health. It's funky appearance made him friends everywhere he and
his brother went on their trip. Why would a portly gentleman
like Gary commit himself to making a 1543 mile trip from New
Orleans to Minnesota to raise over $10,000 for Kinship Partners?
Gary himself said,"There is no reason why you do something like
this." He did go on to explain that he committed to a charity
because he felt that it was a worthwhile endeavor and definitely
a challenge. He became involved in Kinship partners in 1998 when
he and his family joined the program. His reason for becoming
involved explains his willingness to do this "crazy stunt," If y ou
want to change the world, change it one kid at a time!" (The
money is still coming in. John Nelson, former Sertoman, and
active Kinship partner person who just had his relationship with
his Kinship Partner Dusty featured in the National IQ Magazine,
pledged $10 per pound for each pound that Gary officially lost
at the end of Gary's speech today. That amounted to $150 since
Gary did lose 15 pounds on the trip.) This was actually an old
idea from one of Gary's sessions at goal-setting. For years, he
has been talking about a bike trip across the USA. As he pointed
out, he did choose the shorter route going from north to south
but, nevertheless, it was an impressive but dangerous trip.
Although he tried to make light of the situation, Gary feels
that anyone who plans such a trip should be much more aware of
the routes taken and the hazards of the road. Gary entertained
us with some very interesting anecdotes about his journey. If
you did not hear today's speech, ask Gary sometime about Karl
and Billy Lee, the flat tire and the bar story, how I almost
lost my toes to the alligator story, the how to fix a flat with
super glue story, the Pumpkin on a bike on Arkansas TV story,
and how he really feels about people in Mississippi. Thanks Gary
for being willing to subject yourself to this ordeal and the
humorous approach you have to share with the world about Travels
with Gary Walters. |
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Announcements |
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July 24 - Gossamer Ceiling Set Up Thursday from 11 a.m. to
1 p.m. Take Down Monday July 28th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. See Joe
Schultes to sign up at the next meeting or call him at 829-4272 |
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July 25 - Come and support Sven and Lars in their first paid
performance at the Wheel in Merrifield. All profits made by the
comic duo will be donated to the Camp Sertoma Fund. |
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July 25 - Beth Burnard is collecting money for the Relay for
Life on July 25th. She will not be here next week, but you can
still sign up on the 23rd. |
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July 29 - Pirates Cove Adventure Family Golf social has
been changed to a new date due to conflict with Mid Minnesota
Builders. Bring the kids and enjoy a picnic and round of golf on
Tuesday, July 29th. Time is 6:30 with a charge of $5.50 for adults
and $5 for kids under twelve. |
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Aug 1-3 Fishing has No Boundaries Inaugural Event--Confidence
Learning Center. |
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Aug 4-9 United Way Week of Caring The United Way is
painting 5 local houses as part of their United Way Week of
Caring. Laura Bielke spoke briefly to the group (Laura's new job
is with the United Way. Cheryal Hills also has a new job a the
Lakes Country Journal). Since over 500 volunteers will be needed
for this job, Roy Miller was put in charge of organizing a Sertoma
Team to become involved in the painting project. |
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Aug 8 - The Club will continue to support the Camp
Sertoma Golf Tournament. We will have our very own team
competing. Anyone who is willing to commit a whole day to golfing
and the festivities that follow can give Rory Coit a business card
by Aug 1st to be eligible for the drawing for the team. |
 Thanks
Rookies for a very entertaining moment at today's meeting.
Diane Ulmen got up to represent the Rookie Committee and had
everyone who was sitting next to a jigsaw puzzle piece come to the
front of the room and attempt to put together a puzzle relating to
the rookie party. When it proved to be more difficult that Diane
thought it should be, she was reassured that being a rookie was
"curable". Anyway thanks Pooch for holding out your puzzle piece
and making it even more difficult. The final product announced
the upcoming date of the party which will be held on Thursday,
September 18th. Edie continued to contribute funds by fining
everyone who had not attended a social function . |
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Both Reed Campbell and Beth Burnard were promoting the Relay
for Life which will be held this Friday. Beth was overjoyed
when Rick Besmehn donated his Pot of Gold Winnings to the Relay.
Reed was this week's FAS winner and he donated his Sawbuck to the
Bremer team. Thanks Teddy Bear Sound for providing the new
microphone for use at Bonanza. |
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members voted in the last board meeting include: Laurie
Elwood, Frank Olson, Joe Vreeland, Coleen Reynolds, Nadine Wade,
Karla Zeise, and Sue Beck. Welcome. Person's being recognized at
today's meeting for bring in new members included: (left to right)
Kevin Goedker, Joe Schulte, Krissy Young, Steve Augustinack, and
Paul Gropper. If Curt Hawkinson and Mark Aakus Olson call Pam
before Tuesday and attend next week's meeting, they will be find a
sawbuck winners. |
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FAS: Reed was this week's FAS winner |
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Rick Besmehn |
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Tami Webb's daughter Melissa Bowers and John Nelson of Overhead
Door -but only until Sept 1st) |
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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 Patty Hartman. |
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Dennis Renowski, LoAnn Reponen, Janelle
Riley |
| July 30 |
Brent Rivers, Kari Robinson, Steve Rose |
| Aug 6 |
Valerie Fournier, Lori Rubin, Deb Ryan |
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Our prayers go out to Jo Lovitz whose sister was killed in the
automobile accident last week in Merrifield. Keep Jo in your
prayers. |
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Kevin and the Noon Sertomans, I want to thank you again for the
wonderful honor you have given me. It is especially valued because
it came from your group. I have always appreciated the approach
you all take in your service to mankind. Having a good time while
serving your fellow citizens and community. Having taken part in
Pipe and Drape, sitting in on the noon luncheons for a couple of
years and watching the Swinging Sertomans, I know this to be true;
serving does not have to seem like work. In my trainings I deliver
to community leaders, we talk about how to create positive change
in communities. One of the five key factors is Incentives and of
that there are three components: understanding why change is
needed, celebrating success, and recognizing good works. You did
the last two very well at the Anniversary Dinner and inspired me
to do even more. Karl Samp |
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Rumor Corner: |
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- Just what was in the blackmail photos that Edie fined some
notable people for today--how much are you willing to pay to
keep them out of the newsletter Mike Howard???
- Bonnie Cumberland was named Queen of the Fourth of July
Parade.
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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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