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 Program
Welcome Center, even the name has a nice ring to it. Today’s guest
speakers were from the Chamber of Commerce and they came to make a
presentation. Lisa Paxton is CEO of Lakes Area Chambers of
Commerce and Cheryl Gelbman is the chairman of the Welcome Center
Fund Raising Committee. Cheryl is also a past president of the
Chamber (1987-88). This group meets regularly and was instrumental
in planning this new facility. This unique opportunity presented
itself when the bypass became a reality. The building was designed
by architects at Widseth Smith and Nolting to be a warm friendly
building that epitomizes all that is wonderful about the Brainerd
Lakes Area. It will be built and open by the spring of 2005. Five
groups have combined to fund and maintain this project including
the Chamber, MNDOT, the State of Minnesota, Crow Wing County and
the State Patrol. The new welcome center will be a
multi-functional building with facilities for the Chamber, a rest
area, and offices for the Patrol. Focusing on area businesses,
jobs, interpretive displays, trails and recreation, culture and
arts as well as unique attractions in the area, it will have
parking for 150 vehicles. Special features will include a golf
putting g reen,
a larger-than-life floor map illustrating the lake region, Paul
Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox (new statues), and wireless internet
and email available for visitors with laptops. This
first-of-its-kind public/private partnership is a model example in
Minnesota and will promote economic development. The ladies
encouraged individuals and businesses to contribute to their fund
raising drive which has presently raised about $250,000 of their
$600,000 goal.
Thanks Pam Sachs for taking notes. The note takers from
now on will be simply whoever volunteers for the day. See Rory
before the meeting to pick up the sheet; it is very self
explanatory and easy to use. Only 48 or so people have to
volunteer once a year to cover this task that makes Pam’s job so
much easier.
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| Announcements |
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Note the Change in the Gossamer Ceiling Schedule—Set Up
is Wednesday Sept 15th from 2:30-4:00. Takedown is Monday,
Sept 20th at 11:00 a.m. More help is needed since all of the
lights are required. |
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We have our Flag Captains. Nisswa is up and running. Do
not forget to make a note of your flag volunteer time and put
your cards in the bucket at Sertoma or turn them in to Kris
Welle if you are a rookie. |
| Sept 11 - Flag Day’s—more
captains needed!!!! |
| Sept 18 - Sign up with Beth Burnard to
help the Women of Today at the Annual Camp Confidence
Outdoor Auction. Cashiers, clerks, runners and spotters
are needed. The Auction is at its usual spot at 9 a.m. |
| Sept 22 - No Meeting United Way
Cookoff. |
| Oct 5 - The Rookies announced today that
the party will NOT be at Ernie’s. Joe still doesn’t know where
but we need to stay tuned. Sign up for Rookie Party next
week--cost will be $20 per person. Anyone donating a prize
should bring it to the meeting so it can be collected by the
committee. |
| Nov 24 - Put November 24th on your
calendar. Our noon meeting will be held at the new school
and will include a tour of the building. |
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| Pipe and
Drape Schedule |
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| Ceiling Dates |
| Where: |
Brainerd National Guard Armory -
Wedding - September 18, 2004 - Jenny Hartman |
| Sept. 15 |
Set Up - Wednesday at 2:30pm-4:00pm |
| Sept. 20 |
Take Down - Monday at 11:00am-Noon |
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| Where: |
Brainerd National Guard
Armory -
Wedding - September 25, 2004 - Michelle Olson/Charlene |
| Sept. 23 |
Set Up - Thursday at
2:30pm-4:30pm |
| Sept. 27 |
Take Down - Monday at
11:00am-Noon |
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| Ticket Winner |
| Julia Sullivan and the Dog Pound |
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| Pot-O-Gold
Winner |
| Would have been Todd
Dunlap. |
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| Attendance |
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| Guests:
Zach-Julia Sullivan’s grandson, Cheryl Gelbman and Lisa Paxton
from the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, and Tom Rosenbergers’s
chauffeur Betty. |
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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. |
| Sept l5 |
Paul Koering, George Kohan, Mark Korte |
| Sept 29 |
Deb Kohan, Jeff Kozitza, Missy
Lake |
| Oct 6 |
Greg Larson, Kathy Bittner Lee, Brian
Lehman |
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| Sertoman
of the Day |
 Sandi
Kleist was today’s Sertoman of the Day. It was a special day for
her since Rory announced that she had accepted the position of
chairman of the Membership Committee. She joined Sertoma in
January of 2003 sponsored by Mike Howard. She was involved with
the Rookie Committee and has helped out with the Flag Project.
Sandi is married to Gary and they have three children. Their
hobbies include motorcycling, snowmobiling and family activities.
Sandi’s lively expression on her face in her photo came about
because she was explaining her most embarrassing moment, a Kart
Kountry dip in the bumper boat pool. Sandi works for LSS Financial
Counseling. They are located by Home Depot and are the largest non
profit in Minnesota. She and her family moved to the Brainerd area
5 years ago and she has worked for LSS for 4 ½ years. Her job is
to work with people in financial difficulties including those
having trouble with credit card debt and mortgage foreclosures.
She teachers Home Stretch classes and also does HUD counseling.
Appointments are free and can be made for in person assistance or
phone-internet help. Sandy was celebrating for another reason
today; she launched her twins on their school careers as they
headed off to kindergarten.
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| Of Note: |
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| Tom Rosenberg attended Sertoma today
with his chauffeur (Betty) and thanked everyone for their prayers
and cards during his recent heart surgery. Steve Mau also took
this opportunity to thank everyone for their contacts and support
at the death of his grandmother. |
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Thanks to Jeff Kozitza for stepping up to take over Julia
Sullivan’s responsibilities as Pipe and Drape Chairperson. Jeff
would like to share this responsibility with someone and is
looking for a co-chair. |
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| Kevin Goedker received his
past-secretary’s pin at today’s meeting. |
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| Rumor Corner |
- And the wacky job contest goes on. Today John Raboin was a
podiatrist and Charley Bartles was a Charitable Rain Dancer. I
think Chuck gets the award for creativity this week.
- Pooch thought Raboin said gynecologist but he admits he is
in Sertoma because he is hard of hearing.
- Dan Holmes earned a new sobriquet this week-“Jack Pine
Savage”. Those of us who were not sitting by him wanted Paul
Harvey to come along and tell us the rest of the story.
- Welcome back Julia Sullivan—Julia is staying home to take
care of her father and her grandson these days.
- Quandee Knoblauch is Mike Howard’s favorite Sertoman these
days. He explained that she volunteered to be a flag captain
twice in a row and she handled her first route by herself with
the help of her husband AND her boyfriend. HMMM, hopefully Mike
is a bit confused there.
- Thanks to Milo Johnson who was also among the volunteers at
the Rally Up North. Our illustrious web page hosts Ann and Bob
Sherman participated in the ride. Altogether it was a very
successful fund raiser and the event doubled in size.
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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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