There was no scheduled program today so that the
hard-working Winter Wonderland Committee could get
organized and get out some last minute information
- There are many little things left to do at
the Arb. Contact Steve Mau or Cathe Picek for
more information. Bulb checking, Sign placement,
decorating for the Holiday Village, delivering
admission tickets and discount coupons, etc.
Prepaid tickets are available. Purchase $100
worth of tickets for $70 in a book of ten.
- If you have warm clothes (snowmobile suits,
etc.) you could loan to WW for a couple of
months, get them to Andi Holmes this week or
next week at the latest. She will see that they
are returned in good order. Karen Owen is also a
contact for this.
- log with Lakewood Country Journal--they are
featuring the WW and a blog on their site. If
your business has contributed and would like a
logo to put on your website-contact Lori Rubin.
- Ginger Bread Houses made by local
restaurants and bakeries will be part of the
Holiday Village Displays this year. It's not
quite too late to get one in, again contact Lori
Rubin
- November 20th 5-7 p.m. Preview Party for
sponsors and Sertomans. This is an adult party
and will be catered again by Pam Bye and the
Chapparal who did an excellent job last year.
Again the buses will run so that you can get an
opportunity to enjoy the fun.
- Distribute those Winter Wonderland Posters
at your church, your grocery store, and send
them home with relatives in nearby towns. Watch
your email for the second opportunity to forward
a Winter Wonderland message to your address
book.
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Note Time Change: Regular Board
Meeting, Tuesday November 18th 6:30 a.m.
Chapparal |
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Set Up for Pipe and Drape at Cragun's has
been changed also. It is now Sunday,
November 16th at 4 p.m. It is a big set up
for the Career Expo we learned about at the
last meeting. Take down is still Tuesday,
November 18th at 5 p.m. |
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Vision and Hearing Screening, Monday
December 8th. All 580 students in one day.
Two shifts of 15 workers needed. See Bob
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Start spreading the word among your high
school seniors, Sertoma has $2,000 in
scholarships to award this year. Bonnie
will be looking for volunteers to help
process the apps. in March. |
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Flag Clean-up and Put Away at Mid
State Next Week-see photo. |
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RSVP Chamber Chow Thursday Nov 20th
218-316-3784 |
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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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| Pipe and
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| Ceiling Dates |
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Blue Ticket Winner |
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Jerry Keimig |
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Winner |
| Cathe Picek |
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Guests: |
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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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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
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No Greeters MEETING NOVEMBER 20TH WITH
CHAMBER CHOW AT THE ARBORETUM! |
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Pete Knight, Gene Farone, Scott Fisher |
| Dec. 3 |
Jeff Fitch, Sam Foss, Bruce Heilman |
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| Sertoman of the Day |
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 Today's
honored Sertoman was a little embarrassed to make his speech so
Bonnie Cumberland and others spoke for him. "Thanks", a colorful
character, joined Sertoma so that he could express the
overwhelming gratitude of the hundreds of children and adults
who have been touched by the Sertoma Spirit of Giving. Bonnie
was truly grateful that she could tell us "Thanks" appreciated
the fact that the Children's Design Contest for Winter
Wonderland is complete from designs, to books for displays, to
prizes for the winners and even media coverage. Mention was made
of the great job Jim Grant and Jim's Electric has done again on
the power to the giant pictures at Winter Wonderland. "Thanks"
also was amazed by the smooth and successful flag project this
year. All teams were captained and people stepped forward to
help out when needed. "Thanks" also could not believe that 560
7th graders were tested for vision and hearing this past week.
Bob Ehrich and his crew plan to do the last batch in one day!
Wow! The colorful little gobbler heard things about Winter
Wonderland, bell ringing for the Salvation Army and setting up
and taking down pipe and drape that seemed to be all taking
place at the same time. "Thanks" also heard some other things
that were appreciated like Mary Marana taking over the meeting
for Mark Korte last week, Sue VanWagner singing to get
volunteers for the first two weeks of Winter Wonderland, Cathe
Picek qualifying to apply for the National Leadership Award, the
community appreciating the difficulty of displaying the flags on
a day like Tuesday, and Dick Stoltman who always does at least
twice what he is asked to do. "Thanks" joined Sertoma when he
found out that Service to Mankind was not just a slogan. His
most embarrassing moment involved losing his gobble just when
Bonnie needed him the most. It turned out to be a battery
problem and thankfully he is as good as new. |
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 Welcome
back Jim ORourke and Bob Sherman. Happy Birthday Lowell Carlson.
Cathe Picek has met the rigorous requirements to apply for the
Sertoma Leadership Award. Thanks Cathe for all you do for
Sertoma. |
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Business Notes |
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Chamber Chow will meet with Sertoma on Thursday,
September 20th to spread the good word about the Winter
Wonderland. If you are attending and did not get to sign
up at today's meeting, you must RSVP to Karen Owen or
you WILL NOT EAT! Call 218-316-3784.
Riverwood Bank is having "Business After Hours" on
Tuesday, November 18th. Appetizers and drinks will be
served from 4:30-6:00 and Sertomans are invited.
Wondering what to do with your venison this year. DB
Kelly farms has great deals!!
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- The fun was flying today, but the two most significantly
funny stories involved two quiet ladies who belong to Sertoma.
Andi Holmes invited everyone present to come to the Arb and
screw with her. Bill Goers was working with Ami Anderson and
showed a little leg trying to get picked up and get to the next
flag spot and she rolled down her window and embarrassed HIM
with the remark, "You got some candy for Momma!"
- What DID you do with the money Sue? (You know the money your
Mom gave you for singing lessons.)
- What frig guy has a whimpy sissified ring on his cellphone?
Inquiring minds want to know.
- Mike Boen's baby fines (as opposed to Brian who collected
two bucks two bucks from everyone) Pooch for making fun of his
suit and Todd Dahl for being out of uniform (was it casual
Wednesday at the Sheriff's Dept?), and 50 cent bailout table
fines for no pins.
- Bill Goers fines from the field included poking fun at his
flag driver Tad Hoskins for being the shmuck with the truck.
- Bob Ehrich paid a two dollar hat and goofy scheduling fine.
- Carole Paulsen got the stylish fine today.
- Vern and John got dubbed the odd couple and fined for
bickering today.
- Kathi Nagorski got a fine and a pat on the back for her
political opinion article in a recent Brainerd Dispatch.
- REMEMBER NO REGULAR MEETING NEXT WEEK--SEE YA AT THE ARB!
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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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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
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Sue VanWagner (suekvw@brainerd.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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