 What
the world needs now is not love, sweet love, according to Tanya
Hoting Mrazek, but more qualified ASL interpreters. Having
taught the very musical Tanya and her handsome husband, I
thought I would open with a little musical tribute. Tanya
presented a plea for financial support for Camp ASL which is
billed as a “full immersion silent weekend” for beginner,
intermediate, fas 829-7761 Brent Rivers, and advanced
interpreters. She explained the very desperate need in this area
for qualified people who can help the deaf deal with doctors and
lawyers for instance. A classic example is the deaf person who
tested positive for HIV and went home thinking his test was
negative due to a mix-up in the signing process. It was two
years before the error was rectified. The camp is held at
Courage North and means three days of absolute silence for those
participating--talking means heavy fines and floor scrubbing
according to Tanya. The value of this experience is priceless
since there is no good way to acquire a second language without
using it. ASL is the first language of most deaf people and
English is their second language. This means that technology is
helping but it’s not the complete answer since only basic ideas
can be communicated through hand held devices. Tanya left us
with her email address and phone numbers so that if anyone has
need of an interpreter they can contact her at:
tanmrazek@hotmail.com,
820-7655 (cell) and 218-352-6225 (work). |
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FAS: Mary Marana made her call and the meeting and won $10.
Bruce Heilman did not. Six out of 24 people have won their FAS
money since the beginning of March. |
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| Beth Burnard |
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Karla Nelson |
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Remember: Be there
by 11:45 and call somebody if you can't. Call Jeff Birks @
820-5544 if you can't make it.
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Taylor Torgerson, Greg
Straka, Tom Swanson |
| June 12 |
David Tagtmeier, Steve
Trebil, Gary Walters |
| June 19 |
Steve Wardrip, Elyssa Weber,
Chuck Whalen |
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Sertoman of the Day
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Thank you's
Dear Brainerd Sertoma Members:
Thank you! Thank you ! Thank you!. We want you to know how much we
value your organization’s friendship and support. We can’t thank
you enough for everything you’ve done for Camp. We’re happy to
share with our groups how much the Sertoma Club, a true Friend of
Camp, has helped us to continue our much needed services to
persons of all ages with developmental disabilities. I know your
Council supports many worthy causes and we are proud to be one. It
is very generous of you to donate $1.000 toward the Life Guard
Fund. The Board of Directors, Staff, myself personally, but more
importantly all who come to Camp thank you again for being there
for us. You have helped us bring joy and smiles to thousands of
Campers each year. Sincerely, Jeff OlsonDear Brainerd Noon
Sertoma Club:
Thank you for your generous sponsorship of 6 campers at Camp
Sertoma. Your money will go to sponsor a 7 yr. Old boy from
Baxter, a 13 yr. old boy from Brainerd, a 13 yr. Old boy from
Clara City, a 12 yr. Old boy from Nisswa, an 8 yr. Old boy from
Motley and a 13 yr. Old boy from Pierz. We are planning many
exciting activities and your club will be receiving a letter from
this child telling of their personal adventures at Camp and their
favorite activities fas 829-7761 Matt Engen. Thank you for
allowing this child the chance to experience Camp Sertoma, a camp
free of communication barriers and a lifetime of memories.
Sincerely, Jennie Bailer and Emily Smith-Camp Sertoma Advisors. |
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Congratulations to the following people who have pins
for bringing in new members to the 2ND LARGEST SERTOMA CLUB IN THE
NATION: Brenda Meech, Sandra Ehrich, Steve Augustinack, John
Raboin, Mark Korte, Bob McBeath, Hawk Hawkinson, Janelle Riley and
Todd Froemming |
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Find a Sawbuck Corner:
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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Pipe and Drape |
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2002 Pipe and Drape Schedule |
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Congratulations |
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Congratulations to Ryan Franz, Lynn’s son who applied for and received
a Sy Gow Scholarship. |
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