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 In 1987, a group of citizens concerned with the welfare of animals
in our area, gathered at a kitchen table at 126 Birchridge Drive
in Brainerd and developed what is now the Heartland Animal Rescue
Team, known as H.A.R.T. Starting with just a handful of
volunteers, it now has 8 paid staff, room for about 40 dogs and 30
cats, and an unbelievable show of support from the community. HART
continues to grow every year, as there is always a tremendous need
to help those who can't help themselves.
 Our two guests at noon Sertoma were there to give information about the upcoming "Hoofing
It for HART" fund raiser which will take place in Nisswa this
coming Saturday. Participants are encouraged to bring their pets
for part or all of the five mile walk. Registration is at 9 a.m at
the Community Center with a 10:30 start for the walk. Dan Hegstad
who is station manager for Lakeland Public Television is the
honorary chairperson and will take part in this companion walk. He
shared his experiences adopting a wonderful cat from HART. He was
followed by the Executive Director Holly Ailts. A former police
officer, Holly has opened HART up to accept all animals not just
the impounded ones. Holly has seen 2100 animals pass through the
doors in her first year of this open admission policy. Right now
adoption is down so if you are considering making this move, it is
a good time. The staff are trained to help you pick out an
appropriate animal. The companion walk includes a reunion of HART
dogs, Carol Manly with some excellent training demonstrations and
even a "Radar Run" where the dogs compete. This is HART'S biggest
fund raiser. Go to their website at
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Thanks Pam Sachs for taking notes. |
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| Announcements |
| Sertomans of the Day wanted. Don't
pass up this wonderful opportunity to share yourself and
advertise your business. Contact Sandra Bonde to sign up. |
| Pipe and Drape Cragun's Tables Set Up
May 20th at 1:30 p.m. Take Down May 24th at 2p.m. Cathy Picek
is in charge of this event and needs LOTS of help since the
sign-up did not fill up today at Sertoma |
| May 19th Armed Forces Day Flags are
still lacking two team captains. Beth Burnard should not have
to spend so much time getting people to volunteer for this
wonderful fund raiser activity that has brought so much
recognition to our group. Call Beth at 829-1976 if you can
help out especially with take down. |
| Tuesday, June 12th New Member Orientation
5:30 TJ's Log Cabin |
| Mark your calendars for June 15th when every
available Sertoman needs to plan to spend as much time as
possible at Confidence Learning Center helping prepare and
serve the Mariucci Fiesta food for the Camp Confidence
Classic. |
| Early June Date to be Announced
Vacationland Fund Raiser for Camp Sertoma that will also
help kick off the season for the Burggraff's. Listen to the
Radio for more details. |
| Wednesday, June 27th Camp Confidence
Officer Induction. Time will be announced later. |
| Dave Clausen gave us a quick summary of the
Board Minutes which will be in your email shortly. We were
sorry to lose Jean Mershon but welcome new members Kathi
Nagorski and Todd Dahl. Tami Webb and Milo Johnson are still
working with BIR's offer to include us in their fundraiser
program. Pipe and Drape is still being streamlined. A golf
fundraiser for the Madden's Convention to benefit Camp Sertoma
is now scheduled. You may see some advertisements about
Sertoma in the near future. |
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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 |
| Cragun's |
Set Up May 20th at
1:30 p.m. Take Down May 24th at 2p.m. |
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| Ceiling Dates |
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The rookie team '06 is looking for a few good volunteers. |
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Blue Ticket Winner |
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Chuck Brenny Consortium (donated to Shoes for Haiti) |
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Winner |
| Would have been Erika Eigner |
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| Attendance |
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Guests: Holly Ailts (Heartland Executive Director), Dan
Hegstad (Lakeland Public Television) Tim Volkmuth (life time
member who just finished a stint with the US Navy and is moving
back to Brainerd and plans on re-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 23 |
Gary Walters, Todd Alguire, Amie Anderson |
| May 30 |
Chris Baso, Joyce Anderson, Andy Isackson |
| June 6 |
Gus Augustinack, Jamie Arvig, Melody Banks |
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Of
Note |
 There was an excellent turnout for the Ditch PIck last Thursday
which started at Vacationland. Thanks to Missy Lake and TJ's Log
Cabin for rescuing the picnic supper. We hope Gary Loge gets
better, he has back problems. The menu became excellent broasted
chicken from TJ's. The Nibbe's took advantage of the chance to
bring their children and enjoy the fun as well as learning about
community service. To see more pictures just go to the Sertoma
Album link and click on Vacationland. It also contains pictures
some of the Sertomans who spent a rainy Saturday helping out. We
received a heartfelt thank you from Donna Burggraff which
President Mau read today. She wrote a long thank you that
included, "Thanks to you Vacationland is open and running. Your
support, friendly greetings, and cards of support have given us
the uplifting energy to move on in our lives and work on Dave's
recovery." |
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Rumor Corner
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Welcome back Joe Brenny. Old time Sertomans were also pleased to
see Tim Volkmuth and hear about his plans to rejoin Sertoma.
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Buy your RUN Motorcycle Raffle Tickets from Anna Gorecky. Tami
Webb is still selling Classic Booster Tickets. Support Melody
Banks in the Arthritis Walk.
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Charlie Bartels is now selling potatoes. Gregg Straka is somehow
involved in this enterprise. Gregg is definitely getting his
"second wind", he has plunged into trailer remodeling for the
Pipe and Drape committee.
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LeAnn Reponen thoroughly enjoyed her first convention and spoke
briefly today about the deeper connection she now feels with her
fellow conventioneers.
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Uncle Art is campaigning for Sertoman of the Year.
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Tami had to pay for knowing that Robert's Rules of Order applies
to Sertoma meetings.
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Jeff Marchand made the newspaper--he was in the ditch pick photo
featured in Friday's Brainerd Dispatch.
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Dale Bolt got nostalgic about the old days when fines were a
quarter and Sergeant Bill got him anyway--for eight quarters.
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George Moore has developed a purse fetish--but only when he
wants a certain chair.
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Joe Schulte is seeing pink emusff
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We are all chipping in for a GPS to help Les Franz get oriented.
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Thanks Brian Lehman for stepping in and giving the invocation
today in Mary's absence.
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Photo's |
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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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| FYI |
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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 and her assistant Cathy Picek are the go-to folks
for Pipe and Drape information.
Need awards? Did you lose your pin? Tami Webb (tjwebb61@yahoo.com) is the person
in charge of awards and meeting paraphernalia. |
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