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We didn't actually have a regular program today. It was nice to
have a chance to visit and have fun. Part of the fun was the
presentation by the Rookie Party Choir. All of them were the
volunteers who were brave enough to pick up their leaves (see
Sandra Bonde's hand) which all had lines from songs on them and
head up to the front of the room. We didn't have one hundred per
cent participation in the "sing your lines" part but everyone
had a very good time . Kathy Christensen and Mary Marana had
whole verses and probably should get the music awards for the
day because they sang very well. This gives me an opportunity to
talk about what being a Rookie is all about. Rookies bring new
ideas into the club. They expand our horizons and keep us from
getting stale and burnt out in our Service to Mankind. It is a
group that bonds as they get together and plan a fun social
activity for the whole club. Many rookies get so involved in
club activities that they end up in officer positions the next
year. They achieve their gem award and continue to be active
members of the club for many years. We need to encourage all of
the rookies, even the quiet ones, to continue to be a part of
our club. Growth and change are what keep our Sertoma Club
active and the largest club in the world. It does help that one
of our goals is epitomized by the rookies and their party
planning-we do live up to our aim to have fun while serving
mankind and making new friends. All of us have fond memories of
the good times we have had as Sertomans. We are all looking
forward to September to see what this year's crop of fun-loving
rookies has planned for their party. So far, it has been very
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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
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July 26 - Saturday, is the first annual Motorcycle Rally for
Camp Confidence and Muscular Dystrophy. Cyclists are
registering at BIR from 10:00 a.m. to noon, taking off on a fifty
mile tour of the lakes area, and returning to a few laps around
the BIR track followed by a pig roast at the Old Waterfall. Cost
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July 28 - The Gossamer Ceiling Crew is in need of some
takedown artists on Monday starting at 10 a.m. With 8 people it
will take about 15 minutes. Call Joe Schulte at 829-4272 to sign
up for Monday. Ruttger's is talking about using the gossamer
ceiling for its conventions so this crew will need as much help as
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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. |
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Northern Lakes Sertoma is again selling football booklets
with Viking Football Boards. The cost is $25 and proceeds go to
help the club with their Service to Mankind projects. Each game
pays $25 at the half and $50 at the final with chances to win in
the Super Bowl also. Last year 17 Brainerd Noon Sertomans won. |
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Lars will not be at the Wheel this Friday. However, he is
the MC at the festivities at Little Moran after the Camp Sertoma
Golf. Dave Burggraff still has plenty of spots available so sign
your team up now. Don't forget to get your business card into Rory
by this week to be eligible for the Noon Sertoma sponsored team.
If Rick Fargo or Kristine Welle read this and call in before
Tuesday of next week, the will win their sawbuck. A Clay Shoot has
been added on Saturday with an entry fee that will also help out
Camp Sertoma. Lodging and camping are available at Little Moran
(you need to make reservations and pay) with a possible excursion
to the famous Checkers Bar in Hewitt on the agenda for Saturday
night. Plan on attending and having a very good time while
supporting the 80+ campers that are now attending Camp Sertoma. |
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FAS: Neither Mark Engstrand or Jim Grant called in for
their FAS winnings. |
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Moore? Anyway the winner was declared to be the Rookie Committee
who received $27 for their party fund. |
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Would have been Randy Phillips |
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Attendance |
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(included Dan Hegstead of Lakeland Public Television, Jordan
Redmond who is Lori Ukkleberg's son, and Joe Goetz, Rick
Besmehn's nephew who is staying with them. ) |
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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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Brent Rivers, Kari Robinson, Steve Rose |
| Aug 6 |
Valerie Fournier, Lori Rubin, Deb Ryan |
| Aug 13 |
Coleen Reynolds, Pam Sachs, Joe Schulte |
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Sertoman of the Day
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Notes |
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Our prayers go out to Rick and Veronica Besmehn. Veronica's mother
just celebrated her 80th birthday with her family and died the
next day. |
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Greg Straka is a new grandpa--congrats Greg. |
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- Tammy had all the rookies stand up when they introduced
themselves today which was an excellent way for us to get to
know them. Pooch however, refused to stand up even though he is
technically a "rookie".
- Thanks Dennis Renowski, Loann Reponen, and Janelle Reilly
for actually having all three greeters at the door. It really
wasn't fair of Tammy to pick on them, especially Dennis because
they forgot to deliver the ticket money.
- Mike Boen was into all kinds of mischief today. He tried to
cash in a ticket that wasn't a winner and he somehow
mysteriously ended up with "radio" accompaniment to his Vikings
announcement.
- The lucky winners of Godfather' Pizza Balls (some new golf
balls donated by Julia) were Brian Kirkpatrick, Edie Hindman.
Joe Schulte and Jeff Olson but he left and will have to fight
Tami Webb for possession. By the way, there is a new study out
which shows that eating pizza once a week helps prevent cancer.
- Dave Clausen is stalking BAM girls.
- Pete Odell is leaving Wells Fargo and moving to rival
Deerwood Bank soon.
- Valerie Fournier is a pen kleptomaniac, either that or she
was framed by Paul Gropper and Pooch.
- Lowell Carlson turned into a Scott Fisher clone--at least
according to his badge.
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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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Pipe and Drape |
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