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Guest Speaker - Susan Wiger - Spanish HS Teacher & Teresa
Caluimontes - from Bolivia, South America.
Teresa Caluimontes - Bolivia
- Speaks Spanish & English fluently. Teaches English and
Spanish, sometimes works as an interpreter.
- Bolivia is in South America, surrounded by Chile,
Paraguay, Brazil
- Capital Cities - Constitutional Capital - Sucre,
Administrative Capital - LaPaz
- Population - 8 million people, mostly live in 3 very large
cities. Others live in small villages.
- She's learning slang from Reed Campbell. The Campbell's
are her host family.
- In the Government building any citizen can make
appointment to visit the President at any time.
- There are 3 official languages. Spanish is most important.
Quechua & Aymara languages are learned from Native Quechua and
Aymaran tribes.
- Major religion is Catholic.
- Copa Cabana sits on the edge of Lake Titikaca. Recently a
city was found under this lake. Is one of the deepest lakes in
the world.
- Andes Mountain range goes from north to south across the
western part of the country.
- Divided into 3 distinct regions. High plateau - The
Altiplano, Valleys (forested & well watered), & Lowlands -Lanos
- Imports - food, Exports- natural gas, furniture, clothes,
flowers, some food.
- Education is mandatory. PUBLIC SCHOOLS DO NOT COVER THE
NEEDS OF SCHOOL POPULATION. Only 50% of secondary school aged
children attend universities.
- Traditions. Music and dances. Very rich in traditions.
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Nancy Cross awarded Paul Bloom Brainerd 2002 Citizen of the
Year! Paul's statements - he's shocked and happy to accept. |
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FAS: |
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| George Moore |
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Would have been Sam Foss from Deerwood Bank - Tami said he's out a million
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(Keep bringing in those potential new members) |
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| Greeter
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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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| November 13 |
Kim Ellingson, Matt Engen, Jim Engle |
| November 20 |
Mark Engstrand, Rick Fargo, Scott Fisher |
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Sertoman of the Day
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Find a Sawbuck Corner: Call 829-7761
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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Kevin Goedker - you ran a good race. |
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