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The Paul Bunyan Nature Center visited Sertoma and presented some
information about their program. Bee Ward and Carl Samuelson had
an excellent power point presentation that covered the various
aspects of their programs for people of all ages. Some examples
include nature hikes, a 4 H Club, winter survival class at Forest
View, and hands on environmental educational opportunities of all
kinds. Their goal is to teach conservation which can start at a
very young age and to promote recreational and educational
opportunities for environmental stewardship. They have grown since
2002 from 86 members to 1822 in 2005. They have also doubled their
yearly visitors numbers. Bee encouraged us to participate in one
of their upcoming special events, “Meet the Bearman”. Dr. Lyn
Rogers who has worked closely with black bears for 38 years will
present at Cragun’s on April 8th at 7 p.m. There is also an
opportunity to view his documentary on April 8th at 1 p.m. at the
Center. Both events will have admission charges. They encouraged
businesses and individuals to become members and sponsor
activities at the Center. Bee had a little fun with our President,
Dave Clausen. She called him up and handed him a little box. When
he opened it up and she brought out Nels the baby milk snake,
everyone wondered if he would actually hold the little critter.
Well Mr. Clausen definitely fulfilled his role as leader by making
friends with Nels. Nels is one of the many critter attractions at
the Paul Bunyan Nature Center that also has resident beavers and
two trumpeter swans name Rex and Gracie. If you would like more
details, visit them on the web at
www.Pbnlc.org.
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Thanks Pam Sachs for taking notes! |
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| Announcements |
| Tuesday March 21st 7:00 a.m. Board Meeting
at T.J.’s Log Cabin |
| Contact Dave Clausen if you are interested in
working at a benefit basketball tournament on April
29-30th at Forest View. They need 3 shifts of 3-4 people on
Saturday and 2 shifts on Sunday. Proceeds will go towards the
$500 scholarships awarded in the name of Jeff Oliphant. |
| Don't forget the Rohlfing's Set Up
Friday at 5 p.m. and take down Monday at 3 p.m. |
| Fun things to do in Dubuque: bus trip to
Field of Dreams, trip to arboretum and botanical gardens,
scenic cruise on the Mississippi, shopping at Cable Car Square
at Galena and great breakout sessions at the convention. These
include training in wine-tasting fundraising, legal aspects of
Sertoma and working on membership personal enhancement. |
| April 27 thru 29 - Great Plains
Regional Convention in Dubuque, Iowa. Learn more about what is
happening in Sertoma by attending meetings and make some great
new friends with all the fun activities. Sign up at the
meeting or see Kari Robinson. On the home front the Board
voted to include the dues raise to finance the 2008 Convention
in Brainerd. The next nine quarters will see $10 added on to
everyone's dues. This surcharge is non-refundable and will be
used to cover expenses as they arise. Brainerd Noon Sertoma
members are all registered to attend the convention and
prepaid through this charge. |
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| Pipe and
Drape Schedule |
| Where: |
Lewie's RV Civic Center |
| Set Up: |
March 15th 1pm |
| Take Down: |
March 20th time to be determined |
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| Where: |
Rohlfing |
| Set Up: |
March 17th 5 pm |
| Take Down: |
March 20th 3 pm |
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| Where: |
MMBA |
| Set Up: |
Wednesday March 29th - Time to
be determined |
| Take Down: |
Sunday April 2nd - Time to be
determined |
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| Please Note: We will let the P&D
stand at the Civic Center between the MMBA show and C&I
show. |
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| Where: |
C&I |
| Set Up: |
Wednesday April 5th - Time to
be determined |
| Take Down: |
Sunday April 9th - Time to be
determined |
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| Where: |
Pine Tree Patch - Brainerd High
School |
| Set Up: |
Thursday June 22, 2006 10 a.m. |
| Take Down: |
Saturday June 24th 4:30 p.m. |
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| Ceiling Dates |
| May 6, 2006 |
Amanda Kohl Wedding |
| Sept. 2, 2006 |
Eric Bolt & Rena Anderson |
| Sept.30, 2006 |
Emily Segler Wedding |
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| Ticket Winner |
| Dave Clausen Consortium |
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| Pot-O-Gold
Winner |
| Would have been Pete Odell |
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| Attendance |
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Guests: Carl Samuelson and
Bee Ward from Paul Bunyan Nature Center |
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| *Everyone is encouraged to bring potential
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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| March 22 |
Brian Skogen, Mark Smith, Tom Steiger |
| March 29 |
Chuck Steinbauer, Dick Stoltman, Julia
Sullivan |
| April 5 |
Tom Swanson, Craig Swenson, Stephanie
Thurlow |
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| Sertoman of the Day |
 George
Moore graced us with his Sertoman of the Day speech today. George
is a native of the coal mining region of Pennsylvania and met his
wife of 55 years while in the service. He has been married so long
he commented, “I cannot remember being single.” She was a Brainerd
native and they ended up back in Minnesota where he spent his
business career in the food industry starting with Red Owl and
ending with Super Value which by that time had become Cub Foods.
He joined Sertoma in 1992 with Dale Bolt as his sponsor, and his
motive for joining was not only to give back to the community but
to become part of a co-ed group. George remarked, “Female is
always a quality I have liked in a person.” Then he decided to
stay in Sertoma to make Les Franz feel young. He is one of those
members who is the backbone of any group, someone you can always
count on when you need them. We especially appreciate his
coordinating our yearly Cub Food brat sale. |
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A special thank you from a special lady, “Well Laura and I are
enjoying the Mexican Sun and probably a little of the beer! I
wanted to be gone when Dave would be reading this to all of your
for I am too sentimental and would start crying! I can never thank
you all enough for all your love, prayers, flowers, cards, food
and hugs. I want you all to know you helped me and my family go
through a very difficult time. Many people ask me why I joined
Sertoma. I look at them and tell them why I stay in Sertoma. This
is why—I know many of you had things going on in your own
life-having babies, your own family sickness and life problems,
but you all found time to think of me and help out in some way. No
other club does good in the community and makes sure their fellow
club members are getting what they need like Sertomans do. They
are a family and I am so thanksful for Mary Marana getting me into
the club and being such a great friend! We are an extended family
to each other and again I say a very big thank you for me and my
family.” Love Pam Bye |
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Humor Corner
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Here are a couple of fun photos - one is self explanatory but can
tou guess who the other one is? One clue, he shaved off his
Wilfred Brumley moustache!!! |
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Good Clean Fun
MOSES & THE RED SEA
Nine-year-old Joey, was asked by his mother what he had learned in
Sunday school. "Well, Mom, our teacher told us how God sent Moses
behind enemy lines on a rescue mission to lead the Israelites out
of Egypt. When he got to the Red Sea, he had his army build a
pontoon bridge and all the people walked across safely. Then, he
radioed headquarters for reinforcements. They sent bombers to blow
up the bridge and all the Israelites were saved."
"Now, Joey, is that really what your teacher taught you?" his
mother asked.
"Well, no, Mom. But, if I told it the way the teacher did, you'd
never believe it!" |
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Photo's |
| 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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