 Deb
Cranny was our presenter today. She stood before us to explain her
new business called Home Instead Senior Care. Their motto is to
provide a trusted source of companionship and home care for the
elderly enabling them to live independently. Everything from
companionship and conversation to airport assistance is part of
their program which includes matching patients with highly
qualified and carefully selected CAREgivers. Each one participates
in a very effective ongoing training program.
Deb told us that right now 12.2 percent of the population is
over 65. By 2030 that will increase to 1 in 5. Many people are
attempting to care for an elderly relative themselves and Home
Instead offers minimal services to some and maximum services to
others depending on needs. They attempt to be affordable and
flexible. Deb also gave us some tips on checking on our elderly
relatives including checking the refrigerator, looking for spills,
and checking medications. They service was founded in 1994 and has
grown to a network of more than 500 independently owned an
operated offices in the U.S. Canada, Japan and Western Europe. Deb
has always worked in senior care including a previous stint in
Brainerd where she and her husband Mike worked for Bethany. |
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Thanks Reed Campbell for taking notes!!!!
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| Announcements |
| Thanks to Gary Walters, Mary Marana and
Diane Rook Johnson who have volunteered to head up a flag
committee this next year. There are two more routes
available and Beth Burnard is looking for a chairman for the
sales committee. First date for flags is coming up May
21st. Last year the flag project already made over $4,000
after paying for the initial investment. |
| The Christmas lights update included
talk about the visit from the professional consultant and a
definite leaning towards the Arboretum as the place. Look
forward to a complete presentation in the near future. |
| Talk to Bob Nibbe if you want to judge the
Heritage Essay Contest. |
| The first Gossamer Ceiling is at the end
of April. Set up is April 21st and Take down is April
25th. Joe Schulte took this opportunity to thank the loyal
core members of his committee—Kristine Hoheisel and Robyn
Loftus. |
| Dave Clausen is looking for candidates for
Secretary and Treasurer (two years from now) and the 3rd
VP Position. |
| Next big Pipe and Drape is to set up
Wednesday April 6th at 6 p.m. That will be the final show at
the Civic Center so the Take Down on Sunday April 10th at 4
p.m. is a big one since we are not taking down between shows. |
| April 12 - New Member Orientation -
at 6:30 p.m. at T J’s Log Cabin. Sign up sheets will be at the
next meeting. Note the difference in dates. |
| April 5 - New Member Orientation -
Noon at Sawmill - Sign up sheets will be at the next meeting.
Note the difference in dates. |
| April 4 & 6 - New Member Orientations
April 4th at noon and April 6th in the evening. Sign up sheets
and more details coming up. |
| May 5 - 7 Regional Convention
in Aberdeen S.D. Please plan on attending this event that
has many special events. Tami Webb gave a presentation in her
capacity as District Governor and noting that we will be
making our bid for the 2008 Convention. We actually have two
proposals—one to host locally and one to host on a cruise. |
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| Pipe and
Drape Schedule |
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| Where : |
MMBA - Civic Center |
| March 30 |
Set - Up Wednesday at 5:00 pm |
| April 3 |
Take - Down Sunday at 5:00 pm |
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| Ceiling Dates |
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| Where : |
Brainerd National Guard Armory - Wedding
April 23, 2005 - Debbie Magnan |
| April 21 |
Set - Up Thursday at 4:00pm-6:00pm |
| April 25 |
Take - Down Monday at 11:00am-Noon |
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| Where : |
Brainerd National Guard Armory - Wedding
July 2, 2005 - Sara Miles |
| April 21 |
Set - Up Thursday at 4:00pm-6:00pm |
| April 25 |
Take - Down Tuesday at 11:00am-Noon |
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| Ticket Winner |
| Brian Lehman |
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| Pot-O-Gold
Winner |
| Would have been Frank Delsante |
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| Attendance |
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| Guests:
Mary Kolkind the new Sears Store owner; Deb Cranny, Home Instead
Senior Care; Kari Barnes from ABCV Collision Repair & Detail and
Trevor Harting from Select Therapy who is joining |
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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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| April 6 |
Kathy Williams, Kris Winnum, Kevin Wroolie |
| April 13 |
Lori Abear, Todd Alguire, Joyce Anderson |
| April 20 |
Steve Augustinack, Bryan Barre, Charlie
Bartels |
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| Sertoman of
the Day |
 Ron
Morris was today’s honored Sertoman. Ron grew up in Brainerd, in
fact he remembers when Northeast Liquor was Johnson Dairy. He and
his wife met in St. Cloud and they are both involved in graphic
arts. In his senior year he started the printing program at the
high school. He then went to St. Cloud Tech and St. Cloud State
and has worked for several printers in the area. His first year
anniversary as the owner of his own business, Insty Prints is
coming up. His business is a full service printer offering
creative design, graphic arts, direct mailing. Brochures, seminar
manuals blueprint copies, postcards and stationary. They are also
the only FED EX shipping center in the Brainerd area. Ron has
always been involved in the community. His activities include
being a Chamber Ambassador, arboretum, KAXE Public Radio, Lakeland
TV, Lakes Area Concern Association and one of his favorites The
Crossing Arts Alliance. His hobbies include preparing gourmet
meals which has become a service donated to charitable causes in
the area. He enjoys motorcycles and sailing as well. His most
embarrassing moment involved running out of gas “in” a car wash.
He closed his speech with a quote from Helen Keller, “Security is
a superstition . . .life is a daring adventure or nothing at all.” |
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Of
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Lynn Franz is doing well after her surgery. Lucy has also gotten
the all clear on her problem. |
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We prayed today for Pam Bye who is also facing some health
problems. |
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| Rumor Corner
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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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