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Today was the day of the non-program. Tami Webb was acting president and our scheduled speaker was a snowstorm dropout. Please let Roy and Kathy know if you have any good ideas for speakers. In lieu of a program here is a bit of nostalgia:
One evening a grandson was talking to his grandfather about current events. He asked what he thought about the shootings at schools, the computer age, and just things in general. The grand dad replied, "Well, let me think a minute ...I was born before television, penicillin, polio shots, frozen foods, Xerox, contact lenses, Frisbees and the pill. There was no radar, credit cards, laser beams or ball-point pens. Man had not invented pantyhose, air conditioners, dishwashers, clothes dryers, and the clothes were hung out to dry in the fresh air and man hadn't yet walked on the moon. Your grandmother and I got married first-and then lived together.FAS 821-1130 Jim Potvin Every family had a father and a mother, and every boy over 14 had a rifle that his dad taught him how to use and respect. And they went hunting and fishing together. Until I was 25, I called every man older than I, 'Sir' and after I turned 25, I still called policemen and every man with a title, 'Sir.'
Sundays were set aside for going to church as a family, helping those in need, and visiting with family or neighbors. We were before gay-rights, computer-dating, dual careers, daycare centers, and group therapy. Our lives were governed by the Ten Commandments, good judgment, and common sense. We were taught to know the difference between right and wrong and to stand up and take responsibility for our actions.
Serving your country was a privilege; living here was a bigger privilege. We thought fast food was what people ate during Lent. Having a meaningful relationship meant getting along with your cousins.
Draft dodgers were people who closed their front doors when the evening breeze started. Time-sharing meant time the family spent together in the evenings and weekends-not purchasing condominiums.
We never heard of FM radios, tape decks, CDs, electric typewriters, yogurt, or guys wearing
earrings. We listened to the Big Bands, Jack Benny, and the President's speeches on our radios. And I don't ever remember any kid blowing his brains out listening to Tommy Dorsey. If you saw anything with 'Made in Japan' on it, it was junk. The term 'making out' referred to how you did on your school exam.
Pizza Hut, McDonald's, and instant coffee were unheard of. We had 5 10-cent stores where you could actually buy things for 5 and 10 cents. Ice cream cones, phone calls, rides on a streetcar, and a Pepsi were all a nickel. And if you didn't want to splurge, you could spend your nickel on enough stamps to mail 1 letter and 2 postcards. You could buy a new Chevy Coupe for $600, but who could afford one? Too bad, because, gas was 11 cents a gallon !!FAS 832-1130 Roy Miller In my day, 'grass' was mowed, 'coke' was a cold drink, 'pot' was something your mother cooked in, and 'rock music' was your grandmother's lullaby. 'Aids' were helpers in the Principal's office, 'chip' meant a piece of wood, 'hardware' was found in a hardware store, and 'software' wasn't even a word.
And we were the last generation to actually believe that a lady needed a husband to have a baby.
No wonder people call us "old and confused" and say there is a generation gap. And how old do you think I am - ???? (Answer Next Week)
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| Announcements |
 See this handsome photo of a certain unnamed member of the social committee. See what happens to people who don't cooperate when they are getting their picture taken? Be sure you come early or stay late and have your photo taken for the online directory soon.--Thanks Pam |
| Wanted desperate rookies trying to win their GEM
Award. Tami Webb has 11 people signed up to car pool to the District Convention at 7:30 on Saturday morning Dec 1. She would like to see 20 people attend. Call Tami today!!! |
| Bob Ehrich is again looking for help with vision and hearing
screening.
Contact him at 829-8852 if you can help. The first session is Mississippi
Horizons on Dec 13th: 8:10-10:10, 10:15-12:30, and 1:15 to
2:15. If you don't make this one plan on helping after the holidays at the Washington
Middle School on January 3 & 4, 2002. |
| See Tami Webb to sign up if you want to attend the
District Conference in St. Cloud. She needs to know numbers and whether you are staying Friday night or Saturday night. The club is re-imbursing for the cost of the conference. |
| Dec. 13 - Speech and Hearing Screening at Mississippi Horizons Schools. Mark your calendars and let Bob Ehrich know if you can participate. |
| See Karen Owen if you wish to purchase Sertoma shirts and
sweatshirts. She still has several for sale. Mike Boen is spearheading an effort to get a new shirt design for those of us who have had our Sertoma shirts for quite some time and would like a new one. |
| Convention Dates-Note on your Calendar |
| Dec 1, 2001 |
Kelly Inn, St. Cloud District Convention |
| May 2-4, 2002 |
Omaha Safari Regional Convention |
| July 10-13, 2002 |
Toronto National Convention |
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| Oct-Nov-Dec - Northern Lakes Sertoma Benefit
Raffle. Tickets are $10 and many prizes including 4 wheeler and a Grand Casino Getaway are included. See Mike Howard or Lori Redmond for tickets. |
| Oct-Nov-Dec - Membership
Drive, Gary Walters will lose and keep off one pound for every new member who joins. Anyone who brings in a prospective new member will receive a license plate holder with the Sertoma Logo and Motto on it. |
Jan 3-4
Vision and Hearing Sign-up sheets went around. Call Bob Ehrich if you wish to help at the Washington Middle School. He needs 12 people on Jan 3rd and 14 people on Jan. 4th. |
| Jan. 12 -
Brainerd Noon Sertoma Holiday Party. The location for the holiday party has been determined. Reserve January 12th at the Nisswa Legion for fun and festivities. |
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Would have been Roy Miller
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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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| December 5 |
Jinny Haugen Segler, Kim
Hauglie, Brett Smith
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| December 12 |
Mark Hegstrom, Bruce Heilman, Kipp Meleen
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| December 19 |
Terry Hermanson, Lee Heuring,
Taylor Torgerson
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Humor Corner:
This is an actual job application a 17 year old boy submitted at a McDonald's fast-food establishment in Florida........ and they hired him because he was so honest and funny!
NAME: Greg Bulmash
SEX: Not yet. Still waiting for the right person.
DESIRED POSITION: Company's President or Vice President. But seriously, whatever's available. If I was in a position to be picky, I wouldn't be applying here in the first place.
DESIRED SALARY: $185,000 a year plus stock options and a Michael Ovitz style severance package. If that's not possible, make an offer and we can haggle.
EDUCATION: Yes.
LAST POSITION HELD: Target for middle management hostility.
SALARY: Less than I'm worth.
MOST NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: My incredible collection of stolen pens and post-it notes.
REASON FOR LEAVING: It sucked.
HOURS AVAILABLE TO WORK: Any.
PREFERRED HOURS: 1:30-3:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
DO YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL SKILLS?: Yes, but they're better suited to a more intimate environment.
MAY WE CONTACT YOUR CURRENT EMPLOYER?: If I had one, would I be here?
DO YOU HAVE ANY PHYSICAL CONDITIONS THAT WOULD PROHIBIT YOU FROM LIFTING UP TO 50 LBS?: Of what?
DO YOU HAVE A CAR?: I think the more appropriate question here would be "Do you have a car that runs?"
HAVE YOU RECEIVED ANY SPECIAL AWARDS OR RECOGNITION?: I may already be a winner of the Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.
DO YOU SMOKE?: On the job no, on my breaks yes.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE DOING IN FIVE YEARS?: Living in the Bahamas with a fabulously wealthy dumb sexy blonde super model who thinks I'm the greatest thing since sliced bread. Actually, I'd like to be doing that now.
DO YOU CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE IS TRUE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE?: Yes. Absolutely.
SIGN HERE: Aries.
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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.
This weeks FAS winners would have been Dennis Lutterman and Jill Sandberg. Sorry guys.
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Photos Photos Everywhere Whew, over 70 new photos have been
uploaded to the MSN Community Page where your hard working
photographer is now storing photos. 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 photographs of the Ditch Pick
(subtitled Dave Clausenıs Bachelor Party and including some
photos from the actual wedding dance) either click on this link or
cut and paste this address in the browser window: http://communities.msn.com/BrainerdNoonSertoma/_whatsnew.msnw
If you are looking for a name to match a face, Pam is also trying
to take current head shots of all Sertoma members and providing an
online directory at the same location.
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