 We
always love the visitors who bring “free samples”. Today Bob
Sullivan, Owner and Operator and Heidi Rogge, Sales and Marketing
Manager from the Three Bear Lodge and Water Park (Holiday Inn
Express) joined our meeting to talk about their facility which is
now open for business. We especially liked the part about free
pens, free shirts, free water park passes and free bottles of
their special “theme” shampoo. Their breakfast bar features
homemade warm cinnamon rolls so that is the fragrance of their
shampoo also.
Kudos came from the audience for this operation. They were
complimented by Linda Twaddle for already becoming involved in
community efforts since they purchased a tree for the Festival of
Trees already last year. Other members of Sertoma expressed their
thanks for the use of local businesses in the construction of the
Lodge which contains the areas largest water park
featuring three slides, a lazy river, a 1000 gallon dumping
bucket, two hot tubs (one adults only) activity pool, game room
and snack bar. Cost for a day pass is $11.99 and there are special
birthday and group rates. As Bob stated the water park is great
fun, “It’s all geared for me and I have never been able to grow
up”. In fact he took the first slide even before the water. Yes
the tubes go outside without insulation, but they didn’t seem too
worried about freezing up in the winter.
Also
 of
interest was the conference room which is available for business
meetings up to 85 people that can include breakfast, lunch and
dinner. They do not have an actual restaurant, but the breakfast
and snack facilities are adequate to keep the guests and water
park attendees from thirst and hunger.
We are invited to their Open House on July 14th from 4-7:30
p.m. If you are adventurous, bring your suit and jump in. Winners
of the free shirts were Jackie McCall and Dave Bergin. |
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Thanks Dave Bergin for taking notes!!!! |
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| Announcements |
| Gossamer Ceiling - This is the last
weekend for Gossamer Ceiling since the Armory has canceled all
public events due to “Readiness” issues. Thanks to everyone
who helped. |
| Flag Notes - This busy Holiday has the
flag captains scrambling for help. Monday night is
especially critical-watch your email for an announcement of
where the groups meet up and don’t hesitate to call and
volunteer or just show up!!!!! |
| July 10 - Camp Confidence Day at
Blue Thunder Baseball. Game is at 6, gates open at 5 and
$1 of each ticket will be donated. |
| July 12 - Officer Installation at
Confidence Learning Center—a great chance to see Camp
Sertoma first hand, enjoy a social hour down by the lake at 5
p.m.; enjoy a ride on the S S Michael, the glass bottom boat
donated by Rod Converse; and then hit the Mariucci Lodge for a
chuckwagon dinner by It’s About Thyme Catering. Cost will be
$15 per person with a sign up sheet available at the next few
meetings. |
| July 29 - Relay for Life See any members of the Relay
for Life Teams to pledge or purchase luminaries. |
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| Pipe and
Drape Schedule |
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| Ceiling Dates |
| Where : |
Brainerd National Guard Armory - Wedding
July 2, 2005 - Sara Miles |
| June 30 |
Set - Up Thursday at 4:00pm-6:00pm |
| July 5 |
Take - Down Tuesday at 11:00am-Noon |
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| Ticket Winner |
| Mike Boen |
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| Pot-O-Gold
Winner |
| No One Announced |
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| Attendance |
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Guests: Lori Ukkelberg’s son
Jordan, Heidi Rogge and Bob Sullivan from Holiday Inn. |
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| Greeter
Schedule |
| 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 Current Club
Treasurer 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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| July 6 |
Kevin Donnay, Amy Doyle, Todd Dunlap |
| July 13 |
Bob Ehrich, Erika Eigner, Kim Ellingson |
| July 20 |
Mark Engstrand, Rick Fargo, Gene Farone |
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| Sertoman of
the Day |
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Of
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A special heartwarming report from our Kinship Walter, Gary
Walters. Rory talked about Gary’s return to Brainerd when he was
actually speechless with pride. He is especially proud of his
three children who learned “The world is more than they are and
quitting is not an option.” Gary doesn’t want to walk anywhere any
more but he claims he has more ideas for next year. Sertoma
contributed over $3000 and many were directly involved in the
support team. |
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Camp Sertoma sent a thank you for the $2,000 donation for camper
sponsorships this year. Remember to come to officer initiation for
a first hand look at this year’s event. |
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Christie Jelinski wrote . . .We look forward to growing our Race
with your support of the support of some new Sertomans committing
to help us in the future. Thanks again for listening, for lunch
and hopefully leaving with more information about our Race and
Affiliates. Our heartfelt thanks goes to the Sertomans that
faithfully sponsor us, put posters in their windows, support us
financially, as well as giving time and talent. We are humbled by
your generosity. |
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Brainerd Rotary Foundation thanked us for our monetary support of
Camp Journey. |
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A God Bless You and Thank You note from Joanie Czeh who received a
donation to purchase a hearing aide was also received. |
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Crow Wing County Health Department urges us to join the Buckle Up
Seats Belts Save Lives campaign with reminders in our newsletters. |
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| Rumor Corner
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- Welcome back Mary Hartman and Jeff Kozitza
- Charlie Bartels, Illegal Legal Advice
- Gary Walters, now selling New Balance Shoes and book
entitled “How to talk sex with your 15 year old with blisters on
your feet.”
- Mike Howard demonstrated how to sigh big time when
discussing Rory’s extra week in office due to the late
installation date.
- Thanks Julie for taking on another job-temporary flag
captain.
- George Moore and Bob Ehrich on visiting with Jinny early
tomorrow morning-something about putting together flags?
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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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