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Today was a different meeting with a hoi polloi and a mélange of
topics (President Clausen was practicing his French today so Pam
decided to add a few words to his new vocabulary). To start with,
Dave Clausen gave a brief report on the trip to Dubuque. Two
hundred twenty five people attended the convention which was held
at the Grand River Center. The Great Plains Region has a total of
3083 members in 79 clubs. Minnesota itself has 1.042 with only 16
clubs in the entire region gaining membership. This was one of the
major focuses of the convention, how to expand the Sertoma
program. The Great Plains Region raised $388,981 to donate back to
their communities.
President Clausen also shared several thank you notes. Thomas
Louvey, a fifth grader, thanked us for our help in getting his
glasses. Sertoma began this program under the auspices of Jackie
McCall. Shari Grave from Confidence Learning Center had only
nice things to say about working with the Sertomans at Pipe and
Drape Events. She remarked, “For your advice, patience, and
support during my first Pipe and Drape events, I thank you!” The
American Sign Club was also expressed their gratitude for the
monetary donation to the Mixed Blood Theatre performance of
“Deaf Duckling”.
And finally on the agenda was Flag Co-Chair Mike Howard. We are
still desperately in need of one more flag captain since we have
added about 35 new flags this year. Most of the over $12,000 that
is raised is profit since this is not a new project. Thanks to the
captains who are already on board including Mary Marana/Diane Rook
Johnson, Reed Campbell/Joyce Anderson, Gary Walters, and the
Rookies. Lowell Carlson and Ernie Friedrichs volunteered to go out
and drill the new holes needed for the May 20th Flag Day beginning
of the season. Call either Beth Burnard or Mike Howard if you can
command this flag team for even just the first event. |
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Thanks Lee Hills for taking notes. |
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| Announcements |
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Sertoman of the Day - The whole month of June is open to think
up your Sertoman of the Day speech to top Bill Goers Barbie
doll in the ear story or John Raboin’s gotcha event today.
Sign up with Sandra Bonde. |
| Ditch Pick was held on Thursday starting at
Vacationland Park. It was quickly finished thanks to all the
great volunteers who got the opportunity to enjoy some of the
fun new activities at Dave’s place including the brand new
NASCAR simulator. This is really a family affair as you can
see by the pictures. John Raboin brought his crew as did
Lori Rubin and Paul Heinlen. |
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| May 20 - Hart Walkathon 9:00 is
registration 10:00 the walk begins at Nisswa Community
Center—sponsor a walker or join in! |
| May 21 - Swinging
Sertomans - We finally have an opportunity to see this great
group in action at one of the opening festivities at the
Franklin Arts Center. From 5:30-7:00 is a photography
exhibit and tours and the band plays at 7:00 with tickets at
$10. |
| May 27 - Parkinson's Research Ride Jinny encouraged us to become
involved in this motorcycle ride which will start on May
27th in Randall with a $10 entry fee. She has raffle tickets
available and all proceeds go directly to the Mayo Clinic
for Parkinson's research. |
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Brainerd Area
Sertoma Club Calendar
Got a big event coming up—want to let everyone know?
Go to
the
interactive calendar and post it for all
to see. |
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| Pipe and
Drape Schedule |
| 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 |
| Aug. 12, 2006 |
Karolina Lojewska/Michael Priebe |
| Sept. 2, 2006 |
Eric Bolt & Rena Anderson |
| Sept. 9, 2006 |
Jessica McCay/Allen Mulroy |
| Sept.23, 2006 |
Roxi Housk & Jamie Olson |
| Sept.30, 2006 |
Emily Segler Wedding |
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| Ticket Winner |
| Pam Bye Consortium |
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| Pot-O-Gold
Winner |
| Would have been Gary Walters |
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| Attendance |
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Guests: Matt Hanneken from Dittmer Insurance Agency and Sue
Slaybaugh (Integra) - Paula Cotton (Hart) who are joining. |
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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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| May 17 |
Joyce Anderson, Gus Augustinack, Kari Barnes |
| May 24 |
Bryan Barre, Chuck Bartels, Kristin Larson |
| May 31 |
Sue Slaybaugh, Paula Cotten, Laura Beilke |
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| Sertoman of the Day |
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John Raboin proved to us today that attorneys can be tricky. He
was railroaded by Steve Mau and decided to get even. When faced
with options A, B, or C for his speech we all chose C, the mystery
choice. John then simply dug out his extensive notes and read
them—the notes consisted of his name. He did share some funny
stuff with us however including how to say “I am horny” in Danish
and the nude dash across the Air Force Academy square. |
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Of
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We have two new members. Sue Slaybaugh is replacing Kevin Wroolie
as the Integra representative and Paula Cotton will be taking
Linda Turpins spot as the HART representative. |
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Rumor Corner
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- Welcome back Kathy Bittner Lee.
- Think Mother’s Day Buffet at Timber Mist, if you forget
Mother’s Day Buffet rhymes with Kevin Donnay.
- Other new words we learned today included Focacia Ya Ya Ya,
County Talk, and No Head. You need to talk to Bartels, Clausen
and Gropper in that order for appropriate definitions. Minnehaha
means strong woman by the way.
- Gary Loge was the world’s funniest NASCAR driver at the
Ditch Pick!
- John Raboin was so late for the meeting our President
decided he was having butterflies about his speech and decided
to stay in the car.
- Only 8 more weeks of Clausen—we will definitely miss his
entertaining ways.
- Mike Howard still hasn’t lived down his famous faggot
speech.
- Bryan Jelinski thought he would volunteer to drill holes by
the other grocery store if we could guarantee striking gas and
an explosion.
- Scott Fisher paid a pajama fine today—for his wife, for more
details ask Dave Burggraph.
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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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