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The National Heritage Essay winners, their parents and their
teachers were the honored guests at today’s meeting (see picture
below). They were introduced by Reed Campbell who chaired the
committee this year. He thanked the other members for their
participation. Judges included Karla Nelson, Jeff Olson, Karen
Owen, Bill Mitsch, and Pam Sachs. Matt Husemann joined us with
his mother Lorelie and his teacher Mrs. Warren from the Baxter
school. Matt’s essay on when freedom is worth fighting for
centered around being able to choose. We learned some
interesting facts about women in Afghanistan. He was followed by
Katie Paschelke who was accompanied by her mother Carole and her
teacher Mr. Danielson. Katie’s speech was especially moving
since her father, James, is currently serving in Kosovo and is a
Desert Storm veteran. Blaine Bubalo was the 1st place winner.
His proud parents are Keith and Lori and his teacher is Mrs.
Johnson from Riverside. Blaine based his essay on Lee
Greenwood’s song, “God Bless America” and left us all with the
feeling that we are more united and stronger as a country
because we have stood up and fought when challenged by 9/11. Certificates
and prizes of savings bonds amounting to $100, $150, and $200
were awarded to the three top essayists. Honorable mentions who
received a cash award of $20 each went to: Michael Smith (Mrs. Agre, Baxter School), Rick Belgum (Mrs. Warren, Baxter School),
Kayla Mudgett (Mrs. Wallace, Lowell School), Jack Luke (Mrs.
Johnson, Riverside School), Katie Guderjohn (Mrs. Johnson,
Riverside School), Samantha Gonnion (Mrs. Taatjes, Nisswa
School) and Kate Le Page (Mr. Danielson, Whittier School). Over
200 students competed in this year’s contest and Sertoma wishes
to thank the students and their teachers for all their efforts. |
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Announcements |
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Meal specification sheets have been developed and approved by the
Board. See Rory Coit if you wish to participate in the bidding
for meal service to Sertomans. |
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The Flag Project is going full speed ahead since we plan to
have flags in place for May 15th. Tami Webb is looking for some
help since she is a bit “lame” for door to door selling right now.
Please take some contracts and get your neighboring businesses to
participate. Give the pink copy to the business, retain the other
two, and be sure to return any unused contracts! If Randy Hukriede
and Greg Larson are paying attention, they can call in to win
their sawbuck this week. |
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March 31 - Note the PIPE & DRAPE Commerce and Industry Show
Set Up is now Wednesday, at 5 p.m. |
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April 6 - Tuesday at Noon Sawmill Inn New Member Induction
see Kristine Welle to sign up. |
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April 8 - Thursday 6 p.m. Log Cabin New Member Induction
see Kristine Welle to sign up. |
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April 21 - Bonanza is closed—meeting will be held at Jack’s
House. Please Note! Those who wish to bowl after the meeting will
be able to do so. |
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April 29 - May 2 Regional Convention in Mankato. See Kari
Robinson very soon to firm up room reservations and to fill out
application form. The club will pay $100 of the $135 participation
fee. Those attending will be responsible for hotel and personal
expenses. This is a great opportunity for new members to earn
their GEM award and for all members to remind themselves of the
purposes of our group. |
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May 22 - CAMP CONFIDENCE CLEAN UP DAY everyone welcome |
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June 12 - Regional Twins game for Sertoma. If we can get
500 ticket purchases at $23 a ticket with $5 of that going to a
designated charity, the Swinging Sertomans will be singing the
National Anthem. The Twins play the Phillies. Jim Potvin will try
to persuade the Sertoma Region to give the money to Camp Sertoma,
a charity which is definitely regional. |
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July 11-17 Great Plains Region Camp Sertoma—volunteers
needed to cook, donations of food or ideas of where to get
donations welcome. |
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FAS: The Dog Pound flunked FAS this week since neither
Scott Fisher nor Rod Converse called in to collect their $10. |
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| Pipe and
Drape Schedule |
| Where: |
Mid MN Builders Show - Civic Center |
| March 24 |
Set Up - Wednesday at 5pm |
| March 28 |
Take Down - Sunday at 4pm |
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| Where: |
Commerce & Ind. Show -
Civic Center |
| April 1 |
Set Up - Thursday at 5pm |
| April 4 |
Take Down - Sunday at 4pm |
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| Where: |
Pine Tree Patchwork - Brainerd High
School |
| June 24 |
Set Up - Thursday at 10am |
| June 26 |
Take Down - Saturday at 4pm |
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| Kim Ellingson |
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Winner |
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Wasn’t drawn, lack of time |
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Attendance |
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Guests: The Heritage Essay group, John Pecarish of Century
21 who is joining, and John Hackman of Brainerd Cleaning and
Supply. |
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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. |
| March 31 |
Todd Dunlap, Eric Edwards, Bob Ehrich |
| April 7 |
Jim Davis, Sheila DeChantal, Ty Eigner |
| April 14 |
Kim Ellingson, Mark Engstrand, Rick
Fargo |
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Sertoman of the Day
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 Trent
Bauman got quite a laugh when he admitted he has been trying for
two weeks to come up with a most embarrassing moment. His tale
of falling on his face at a crowded boat launching, losing his
wallet in the lake, and bruising or breaking something to the
extent that he couldn’t fish for a week was quite hilarious.
However, next time he is Sertoman of the day he might have to
mention using the word “pissed” in front of our elementary
audience. Trent joined Sertoma because of our newly engaged
member Jason Bertram. He and his wife Andrea moved to Brainerd
because he is a city boy who has decided the quality of life in
northern Minnesota is very attractive. They have a two month old
son. Trent likes fishing and hunting of course. Trent works for
Charter Media, the third largest cable company in the nation in
sales and advertising. He is proud of the fact that Charter,
because of its high volume of business, is on the cutting edge
of technology. He has been with the company four years. Thanks
for sharing your life with us Trent. |
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Both Julia and Carmen wanted to thank Sertoma for their support in
the recent bereavement. |
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The largest Sertoma group in the world is now at 210 members. |
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Rumors Corner: |
- John Raboin has opened up Raboins House of Pancakes—guess
complaining about him being too quiet had some effect.
- Welcome back Bob Sherman and Amy Doyle. Hi Mark Hegstrom—nice
to see you at a meeting also.
- WE all tried to behave for the children and no fines were
collected since we didn’t have time so everyone should be
prepared for next week.
- Acting President Rory Coit shared his big fish story.
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Rory Coit - Big Fish Story |
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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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