 Lakes
Area Pregnancy Support Center, a member of CARENET*
(The Christian Action Council), is located at 416 Charles St. in
Brainerd, MN. They opened in February of 1995 and served 140 new
clients in 2004 within a 60 mile radius. Terri Hopman explained,
“Everything we offer to our clients is free of charge.” There are
no income restrictions and everyone is welcome. She continued, “We
walk alongside our clients to equip them to have the baby and to
take care of it after birth.”
It is a locally organized and funded ministry that provides
alternatives to abortion. Their program includes free pregnancy
testing, education and referrals, and testing for Sexually
Transmitted Diseases. They provide a network of support for
parents of teenagers having babies. Surprisingly, their work has
come to include more and more fathers. Their office hours are
`11-4 Monday through Thursday.
One of their needs for their incentive program is baby clothes
and equipment. They take donations of good useable items as well
as cash donations. One important aspect of the program is
attempting to reach teenagers with the message of abstinence.
Terri read a few evaluation notes of their presentations. One
tenth grade girl remarked, “I think I would like to wait since it
will be more rewarding.” Others discussed how the program helped
them to face their issues with sexual activity. Ninety five of the
evaluations are in favor of abstaining. This program reaches over
1,000 students per year. Brian Lehman is organizing a spring fund
raiser for the group, a Walkathon in May. |
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Thanks Nancy Hallam for taking notes!!!! |
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| Announcements |
| Service to Mankind Committee is
looking for candidates and someone to chair the committee. Who
do you know that is out there in the community and deserves
this prestigious award? |
| Bell Ringing - Sign up now for either
November 18th or November 29th. Please note the fact that
both of these locations are indoors!!!! |
| Nov 16 - Sertoma Meets at
Cragun’s Legacy We are planning our noon meeting around an
opportunity to enjoy the Festival of Trees. |
| Nov 17 - The Rookie Party committee
has been working hard. They have a mystery location and a
date—Thursday, November 17th. Cost will be $12 per person.
Note the change in date. Fifty people have already signed up
and are looking forward to this fun event!!! |
| Nov 25 - Dueling Pianos -
For those of you who enjoyed the Valentine’s party—the adult
version is coming to Ernie’s! |
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| Pipe and
Drape Schedule |
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| Ceiling Dates |
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| Ticket Winner |
| Gerry Peterson (three draw charm) |
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| Pot-O-Gold
Winner |
| Gerry Peterson |
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| Attendance |
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Guests: Terri Hopman,
Executive Director of Lakes Area Pregnancy Support Center; Nicole
Snell from PRO Staff; Donna Evans from Gizmo Creations and Diane
Ulmen’s granddaughter |
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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 |
| Remember:
Greeters (Be sure to take care of your duties that include meeting
people at the door and getting the ticket money counted and
divided with half going to Tami to give away and half to Diane for
the social committee's budget). 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 and half goes to the Club President along with the
bucket of tickets. Be there by 11:45 and call somebody if you
can't. Call Patty Hartman. |
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| Nov 9 |
Sandy Kleist, Loren Kmett, Quandee Knoblauch |
| Nov 16 |
Paul Koering, Deb Kohan, Mary Kolkind |
| Nov 23 |
Mark Korte, Jeff Kozitza, Debbie Kraklau |
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| Sertoman of
the Day |
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Of
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Thank you’s were received from St. Francis for the phonic ears
donated recently and for our donation to Camp Journey. Welcome
back Rob Johnson and Tom Steiger. |
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| Rumor Corner
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- John Raboin’s new business-Southern National Bank
- Daunte Culpepper wannabe Charlie Barters
- Mike Boen’s fancy dress had something to do with whose job
interview?
- Bonnie Franke and Mike Boen are into choral recitation these
days.
- Paul Gropper and Mark Korte squared off on insurance issues
at introductions today.
- Dave Black Belt Bergin almost got in trouble for sergeant
intimidation
- Dog Pound Pays Up Front Again!!
- Happy Birthday to our server Deb who shares her birthday
with Brian Kirkpatrick unfortunately.
- Vibrating phone fun fine for Mark Korte
- Reed Campbell and Sandy Fowler, in trouble together---hmmmmmm
- Does Paul Gropper have a dog or a cat-we aren’t sure but we
do know it is muskee bait size.
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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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| Congratulations |
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One of our illustrious members, Dr. Jackie McCall, just moved
into her new building. If you get a chance to stop by and
congratulate her, the Grand Opening was this week. |
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