 What fortunate people we are in Brainerd, Minnesota. Heidi Funk,
United Way Director, was at Sertoma to share her personal
experiences with the local attempt to help the Katrina survivors.
United Way became the hub of Hurricane Katrina relief because our
local Red Cross office had relocated to Bemidji and the Salvation
Army was working with Camp Ripley when they were expecting
refugees. Before that plan fell through, 75 tons of clothing had
been collected with cooperation from some local businesses. Lake
Region Storage was involved from the beginning. Then the decision
was made to get these donated items to needy people. Heidi
contacted the religious organizations to find out some local areas
that needed assistance. Through phone calls to the police, she
decided that our 4 truckloads of clothes would go to Longview,
Mississippi. Heidi recruited her family and through the
cooperation of Thompson Concrete, Graphics Packaging, and Grand
Casino Mille Lacs along with donations from individuals, the
clothes were on their way. Heidi remarked, “Every part of this was
an awesome gift.” She thanked everyone who contributed, all the
volunteers who helped organize the clothing, and made us all feel
that we had done something very worthwhile by contributing to this
effort. That feeling was augmented by all the wonderful pictures
in Heidi’s slideshow and by the special thank you from one of the
aldermen of Long View who said, “Thank you God for all the
Minnesota angels that you used to help us in Mississippi.” Take
note of the good looking prize winning Sertoma chili team featured
with Heidi-we won the popular vote category again this year. |
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Thanks Dale Bolt for taking notes!!!! |
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| Announcements |
| Flag Facts from Mike Howard - The flag
revenue for the year was $11,832. All total, 4668 flag
placements were made at 361 man hours which amounts to $32.745
per hour and $2.53 per placement. All in all a wonderful
effort supported by a great crew, all of whom deserve a
standing ovation. We especially want to thank Mike and Beth
Burnard for all their hard work on this project. |
| Thank you’s - Tom Redding, Tom
Rosenberger, the Northland Arboretum and the Hazel Foundation
were read at today’s meeting. President Clausen also included
special recognition for the 30 some members who picked up the
ditches and the people who helped with the Ageless Expo Pipe
and Drape. The Yummy Award went to Poor Gary (Gary Loge) for
another wonderful prime rib picnic after the Ditch Pick. |
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| October 5th - (after regular meeting).
Calling all you rookies. Heidi Connaker and Kari Barnes are
organizing this year’s spectacular rookie party. Needed:
willing workers and fun ideas. |
| October 6th - Pipe and Drape Set up at
3:00 p.m. and Take Down at 7:30 p.m. for the Wadena Cooking
Show |
| Sertoma Golf Tourney - Congratulations
to Randy Phillips and the People’s Security Team for taking
home the traveling trophy for the Sertoma Golf Tournament
which raised $5,000. Dave Burggraph would like to see this
tournament grow to 35 teams next year so that it will fund an
entire year of Camp Sertoma. Put the end of August and Eagles
Landing on your 2006 Calendar and plan on attending this fun
fun event. |
| Nov. 12 thru 17 - Festival of Trees Linda Twaddle presented
this year’s information on this worthwhile activity which
helps to keep many of the residents at their non profit
facility in care when their funds are exhausted. |
| New Member Orientation - Please
welcome the following newly inducted members: Paul Keprios,
Wells Fargo Bank; Amie Anderson, College of St. Scholastica;
Keri Weber, Suite Spaces; Gerald Peterson, retired; Jeff
Hiebert, Brainerd Dental Care; Holly Connaker, HelpUSell Real
Estate; Ernie Friedrichs, Friedrichs Home Inspections; Jerry
Keimig, Minuteman Press; Debbie Kraklau, Ace Hardware; and
Bill Goers, Cygnature Title. |
Paul Keprios |
Amie Anderson |
Keri Weber |
Gerald Peterson |
Jeff Hiebert |
Holly Connaker |
Ernie Friedrichs |
Jerry Keimig |
Debbie Kraklau |
Bill Goers |
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| Pipe and
Drape Schedule |
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Wadena Taste of Home cooking
school - School cafeteria - |
| Oct. 6 |
Set-Up Thursday, Oct. 6th at 3
pm - 50 booths |
| Oct. 6 |
Take-Down Thursday, Oct. 6th at 7:30pm - Please note
the take down time is different! Not at 10 pm! |
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| Ceiling Dates |
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| Ticket Winner |
| Verna Hawkinson |
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Winner |
| Would have been Brian Kirkpatrick |
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Guests: Shelli Fabrone,
Confidence Learning Center; Suzie Best, Charter Media; Tom Vasecka,
Holiday Inn Express; Mike Rens, Hay Creek Marketing; Heidi Funk,
United Way, and Brooke Hoheisel |
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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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| Oct 5 |
Dallas Humphrey, Merle Inne, Chuck Isackson |
| Oct 12 |
Bryan Jelinski, Veronica Jenson, Rob Johnson |
| Oct 19 |
Rita Johnson, Stacy Johnson, Wendy Johnson |
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| Sertoman of
the Day |
 Ian Newkirk was today’s honored member. He has been married for 16
years to his wife Sue and has three children. His hobbies include
ice fishing, hunting, house building and politics. Ian attended
Bemidji State and has been in the Army Reserve for 12 years, a
school board member and a Trustee Chairman at his church. He works
for Tanner Company which includes Chrysler, Honda, Mazda, Nissan,
and Business Link. He has been with the company 2 years and his
position is Business Link Mananger. This is a program that focuses
on business fleet needs and Ian has increased revenue 57% in the
last 9 months. Paul Gropper brought Ian into Sertoma. He is ready
and willing to serve on a committee or to help out. His most
embarrassing moment centered around standing outside on a street
wearing only his underwear and clutching a bucket full of mouse. |
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 Congratulations to Liza and Paul Gropper on the birth of their
second daughter Mackenzie Elizabeth, 7 lbs. 8 oz. 19 in. born on
September 15th. |
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Character First! Organized in Brainerd. Trait:
Responsibility - Definition: Knowing and doing that which is
expected of me.
The Brainerd Lakes Area Character Initiative Council was formed in
2005 as a sub-committee of the City Council. One of the primary
missions of the Council is to provide the community a means to
recognize the importance of honorable character qualities. To this
end, community organizations are asked to highlight monthly
character traits in their publications and membership meetings.For
more information regarding the Character First! Program and The
Brainerd Lakes Area Character Initiative Council, contact Roberta
Jay at 218-828-1504. |
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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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