 Jerry
Walseth and our own Kevin Donnay were back for part two of the
school expansion project. The specific area they targeted today
was the inclusion in the bond issue of remodeling funds for the
high school and for Mississippi Horizons. Superintendent Walseth
opened the presentation with a witty remark about being
concerned about the speaker budget for this group. He went on to
lead the group in a rousing cheer that school has started and
continued, "We are off to a great start with all those wonderful
students and staff filling up the buildings." The good news is
the Forestview new construction came in ahead of schedule and
ahead of budget so a little over $2 million dollars will be
added to the remodeling fund. Also by the end of September,
Knollwood will be finished so that people who are interested in
viewing the new construction can drive by and stop at a scenic
overlook that will include a schematic. Kevin then came on board
and with the help of technical assistance from our very own
techy and School District Computer Guru Steve Augustinack,
presented the plans for remodeling. Mississippi Horizons has to
be converted into an area for higher level students. One goal is
to provide the 6 teachers at the high school who presently teach
from carts due to lack of space with permanent quarters. A big
change will concentrate all the world languages taught in 9-12
in this building in a new center that will include a lab,
classrooms and workroom. The district offices will leave the
building making more space for the four teams of 550 students.
Kevin moved on to the high school which will need more locker
room space to accommodate the ninth graders. A 10,000 foot
warehouse area will be converted into 6,000 feet of classroom
space. A new entry is being created to make the building safer.
Lots of work is being done in the arts area where studio space
is at a premium, the science areas are getting an update and the
parking lot has already been expanded by 120 spaces with the
resulting collection of fill from down below making a new
athletic area. Both Superintendent Walseth and Kevin stressed
the fact that this is a huge project because of the logistics
involved with working while school is in session. The 19-22
areas targeted for remodeling should cost around 9 million
dollars to complete. Making the areas more cost efficient in
terms of heating, lighting and air exchange is also on the list.
The nice thing about this project is that students from all
grade levels are benefiting from these changes. Take a look at
the Brainerd High School
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Announcements |
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Sept 7 - Open House Lakeland Public Television, 422 NW 3rd
St. Brainerd, Minnesota from noon to 3:00 p.m. |
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Sept 10 - New Officer's Induction Meeting (Additional Note)
We WILL have our regular meeting that Wednesday in addition to the
evening function. |
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Sept 18 - The Rookies revealed the location for their
party. It will be at Ernies. Remember to detour the Green
Gables road on your way to the Rookie Party on Thursday. The Gull
Dam Road is truly the Gol Dam Road these days with the
construction which isn't suppose to be finished until November. |
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Sept 26 - Crossing Arts Alliance Fundraiser at Timbermist
with the food provided by the Bye's and the entertainment provided
by the Swinging Sertomans. See Gus or Jim Park for your $30
tickets. |
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Sept 26 - Setup for Pipe and Drape at Civic Center at noon. |
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Sept 27 - Pipe and Drape Takedown at Civic Center
will be at 5:30 p.m |
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Oct 2 - Ditch Pick 6 p.m. at Rick Besmehn's. Gary will be serving
his famous prime rib sandwiches. Note that we are starting a
little later to make it easier for people to get there "together"
and save so many trips for the shuttle drivers. |
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Hear Ye Hear Ye--come out in droves to support the annual Camp
Confidence Outdoor Auction. It opens at 9:00 with auction
starting promptly at 11. It has been totally reorganized this year
so that it will go much faster. Head out toward the state hospital
and follow the signs. If Dan Homes or Mark Puschinsky is reading
between the lines here and comes up with a phone call to Pam
before Tuesday, the can collect the money. Directions: 14414 Buley
Ave, Brainerd. East on Washington St. to Hwy 25 S, follow auction
signs. By East Brainerd Mall or Jct. of Hwy 25 S and Hwy 18. Cars,
boats, collectables, tools, furniture, preschool clothing items,
and tons of sporting goods. |
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Tammy Webb was very excited to hear from Sertoma International
that they intended to feature our club in their next edition.
Unfortunately it was just dear old Lars from Mankato with one of
his practical jokes. |
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Jim Potvin got up today and talked about his meeting this evening
to plan for next year. He is looking for 4 good men or women to
help Pam take notes at meetings. Please say yes if he asks you--we
have one of the best newsletters in the country and he would like
to have it continue but it isn't fair to expect Pam to take notes,
pictures, and write the stories by herself. |
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Camp Sertoma has a new fund raiser. Tami Webb is the contact
person. She is promoting candy machines for high traffic areas.
Ten percent of all proceeds will go to Camp Sertoma, so if you
have a spot for one of these, see Tami. |
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Welcome back Bob Sherman!!!!!!!!!! |
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FAS: Colleen Reynolds collected her FAS money this week and Joe
Schultes did not. |
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| Jim Park |
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Would have been Chuck Whalen |
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Attendance |
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(Tom Jay, Transportation Coordinator, Patrick Hoppenstedt ,
Minnesota Label Inc., and Superintendent Jerry Walseth) |
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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 Club Treasurer (Diane
Rook Johnson) 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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Michelle Sjoblom, Lois Skinner, Brian
Skogen |
| Sept 17 |
Breet Smith, Chuck Steinbauer, Greg
Straka |
| Sept 24 |
Debbie Struthers, Julia Sullivan, David
Tagtmeier |
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Sertoman of the Day
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Rumor Corner: |
- Congratulations Dave Clausen on winning the new driver at
the Chamber Gold Event.
- Carole Paulson is interested in driving too, she is in the
market for a new car.
- Edie Hindman thanked everyone for a super year as sergeant,
she remarked, "Your kindness and patience with a rookie is much
appreciated".
- Jeff Birks and Mark Engstrand got caught in a typical male
girl watching situation. Mark, of course, proclaimed his
innocence. He did however to admit to starting a betting pool to
see whether Edie or Jinny has had more jobs.
- John Raboin was quite subdued by his loud shirt today. He
confessed to being an attorney at introductions for the first
time in ages.
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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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