Susan Voss and Katie, Karen Johnson
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Holly Ailts with Cleo and Sage, and Sue Thurlow with
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The 2007-2008 Rookie Class of Sertomans was featured at the
March 12th meeting of the Brainerd Noon Sertoma Club. Jeff
Fitch and Anna Gorecky presented a check for $1,318.31 to
Holly Ailts (with Cleo and Sage), Susan Thurlow (with Maeve),
Karen Johnson(with Chase), and Susan Voss(with Katie). These
four core members of the Brainerd Therapy Connection which
was started in the fall of 2007 shared their experiences
with the group. The money raised by the Rookies will help
them to expand their program to include training,
coordinated scheduling of dog visits, and promotion of the
program. Holly explained the benefits of taking a dog to
visit in an environment such as Bethany Good Samaritan, the
St. Joseph's Grace Unit, the Community Behavioral Health
Hospital, the Senior Center and Edgewood Vista. Interaction
with therapy teams provides socialization, mental
stimulation, physical contact, entertainment, conversation,
acceptance and so much more. Dogs are non-judgmental
companions who can bring laughter and joy in to the lives of
many. In many care settings, people are separated from the
animal companionship that they enjoyed throughout their
lives and therapy dogs can help people reconnect with happy
memories. Training involves dog testing, obedience classes,
and being associated with an accredited group that has
insurance. Karen Johnson shared an experience at the Grace
Unit where Chase was instrumental in calming an out of
control patient and convincing him to return to his room.
Holly talked about what a comfort it was to lonely people to
have both the human contact and the canine affection
especially when they are grieving. Susan Voss explained that
Katie showed her natural ability at the age of six months
when she was allowed to visit Susan's sister who was
recovering from a heart attack. Katie hadn't had any
training, but she convinced Susan that they both had a
mission to help people. Holly's Cleo is very adept at
working with people with developmental disabilities. As
Holly remarked, "If you want to hang out with dogs and help
provide companionship for lonely people, this is the program
for you."
(left to right)Sage, Susan Voss
and Karen Johnson with Katie and Chase,
President Julia Sullivan gets acquainted with
Maeve, Katie shows off for Susan,
Jeff presents check to Holly. |
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CHANGES CHANGES CHANGES Board Meeting
has been changed to March 25th at 7 a.m.
At the Chapparal due to spring break.
The regular Noon Sertoma meeting
will not be held on March 26th. Everyone
is invited to the Civic Center to help
with Pipe and Drape. People with time,
trucks and trailers will meet at Lake
Region Storage at 8 a.m. To load ALL of
the product. They will then proceed to
the Civic Center where set-up will take
until at least noon or later depending
on how much help arrives early. Pizza
will be provided for lunch.
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Great in 08 showcased the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
along with Mary Marana and Laura Beilke. Mary
announced the gold star program. Anyone who
signs the sheet and indicates they will be attending
the Convention gets a gold star for their badge and
they are exempt from fines until the convention. The
Camp Sertoma Golf Tournament on Thursday May 1st is
still looking for individual and team participants
at the cost of $75 per person. Even more of that
money is donated to Camp Sertoma if you play and
stay since your golf is free. Hole sponsors and team
sponsors are needed. |
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Bonnie Cumberland encouraged all potential GEM,
Centurion and Senator award seekers to take
advantage of the opportunity to attend a convention
and help earn your reward. She was very creative-her
Easter Bonny Bunny script certainly out shone the
Good, the Bad, and the Ugly's. |
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Kathy Williams is putting in one more order for
windshirts. You must contact her before April
1st in order to get the shirts for the Convention.
Call her at 218-851-2766 or sign up at one of the
next meetings. |
Going away party for Julia Sullivan.
Where--the Moose, When: Friday, March 28th at 5:30
Fun, music, entertainment and hors' d'oeuvres. |
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Brainerd Area
Sertoma Club Calendar
Got a big event coming up—want to let everyone know?
Please send to Pam Sachs and it will be posted.
eglponys@brainerd.net |
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Blue Ticket Winner |
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Raboin Consortium |
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Winner |
| Would have been Rose Hauge |
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Guests:
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Therapy Dog Connection group
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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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Pete Odell, Jeff Olson, Craig Dunmire |
| Mar. 26 |
No Meeting |
| April 2 |
Tim O'Keefe, Jim O'Roark, Karen Owen |
| April 9 |
Carole Paulsen, Gerald Peterson, Devie Hagen |
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| Sertoman of the Day |
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Dear Sertoma, I would like to thank the committee responsible for
putting together the Sertoma Works Award and acknowledge my
thanks for being included as one of the individuals acknowledged
on the plaque. We are all aware that it takes many hands to
achieve what we as a service organization are accomplishing. I'm
very proud to be a part of it and I am also very excited about
the great future that lies ahead for the Brainerd Noon Sertoma
Club. Thanks again-Dave Clausen
Dear Sertoma, I want to thank all of you for the great gift of
the Sears pre-paid $50 gift card. It will got to good use as I'm
in the process of building a new home and there are many items I
have my eye on at Sears. I also wanted to thank you for the
wonderful Christmas Lights displays. My young grandson was in
awe of all the lights and displays. He finally allowed himself
to sit in Santa's lap, whish was a surprise to us. Keep up the
good work! Arthur L May
Keep Rose Hauge in your prayers, she is dealing with the loss
of her mother. Welcome three new Sertoma members: Jim Whistler
(Miracle Ear), Lisa Houle (Nelson Advertising) and Matt Davis
(Lakes Area Homes) Many thanks to all who helped with the
Aitkin Pipe and Drape. |
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We continue to thank sponsors of Winter Wonderland.
Those who got involved by sponsoring special bus trips
include: Associates in Eyecare, Baxter Lions Club,
Brainerd Overhead Doors, C & L Distributing,
Chambermaster, Chocolate Etc, Chris Kreger
Enterprises/Paradise Embroidery, Crosby Eye Clinic,
Employment Resource Center, and Financial Group of
Central MN.
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Rumor Corner
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 Bunny
Bonny almost got mobbed by the therapy dogs--very creative
presentation.
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The curling team was second in the tournament, something about
the attorney choking on the winning rock. Congrats on a very
good year.
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Happy Birthday Brian Skogen--so nice to have you attending
meetings again.
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Matt Davis got ganged up on by Steve Mau, Anna Gorecky and Bill
Goers and in the face of overwhelming pressure, caved in and
joined. Welcome Matt.
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Hmm whose deer in the headlights picture at Winter Wonderland
made Sertoma International Magazine? You have lots of
choices--Lori Ukkelberg, Pam Sachs, Carole Paulsen, Julia
Sullivan, and more. Check it out!!
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Julia had a nightmare about nuking Bill Goers at a noon Sertoma
meeting. What would Freud say about that one?
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Japanese win-up toy trucks got razzed today because of their
poor performance at pipe and drape.
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Ron Morris had to pay a naked ox fine today.
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Aloha Mark Korte and nice Magnum PI Wannabee outfit.
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You can get a date with Anna if you solve the mystery of the
missing coffee cup.
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Laura Beilke--swinging? Encouraging swinging?
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Photos
Photos Everywhere New photos go up almost every week on our new
Sertoma Photo Gallery.
http://sertomaphotos.brainerd.com |
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Notes from your President |
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If you are not receiving the newsletter notification or the
emails announcing special events, please contact Pam Sachs
either at 218 829 7761 or
eglponys@brainerd.net. |
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Sandra Bonde (ehrichappraisals@charter.net) is in charge of the
Sertoman of the Day schedule. Contact her to take advantage of
this great opportunity to share your story and get some free
advertising (and no fines for the day). The form is also
available here on our website.
Kari Barnes is the go-to person
for Pipe and Drape information.
Need awards? Did you lose your pin? Bonnie Cumberland
(bcumberland@mailstation.com) is the person
in charge of awards and meeting paraphernalia. |
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