 The
Brainerd Parks and Recreation people were today’s speakers. Bonnie
Muzik and Tony Sailor were at Sertoma to talk about their
programs.
Bonnie has been with the program for 26 years and she is very
enthusiastic about all of their activities including the 130 youth
teams involved in baseball and softball and 86 adult softball
teams. But, she did not come to talk about those; instead she
talked about a program that has been in place for 15 years thanks
to Sertoma.
The Frisbee Golf course was initially sponsored by our club and
was the first one in our area. The nine hole course usually sees
about 100 people a day starting at 7 a.m. and going until dark.
Frisbee golf uses a “driver” and a “putter” disc. This free
activity usually involves a minimum investment in these discs that
last for years. It is a family activity which is fun for kids and
gets them interested in playing real golf. Bonnie added, “Thank
you so much. This course has brought such joy to people including
groups from A Tech and the high school who are part of regular
leagues.”
She then talked about plans for future expansion which includes
an 18 hole course in the new park within the next five years. In
the meantime, the current course needs upkeep including new
baskets. Tony and Bonnie gave out some tournament shirts to 5
lucky winners at the end of their presentation. |
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Thanks Pam Sachs for taking notes!!!! |
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| Announcements |
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Karen Owen started a discussion at today’s meeting about
Flood Relief especially for the Minnesota refugees coming to
Fort Ripley. Everyone was encouraged to drop off clothing
and toys at the Chamber and United Way Offices. The Northern
Lights group is looking to donate directly to Sertomans
affected by the hurricane. People are encouraged to go to
www.sertoma.com to see what the International plans. St.
Joseph’s has pledged to match all contributions funneled
through their organization up to $50,000. The checks should be
made payable to the St. Joseph’s Mission Committee and should
be designated to either Catholic Charities or the American Red
Cross. September 14th Bring small toys and school supplies
for the Camp Ripley Children. |
| Sept. 9 - Noon Sertoma’s official
golf team will be competing with other Sertoma Clubs in
the Area to donate a camper ship since Daren Larson, Dave
Clausen, Karen Owen and Erica Eigner have all paid their way
individually. The Board did vote to sponsor a team, but
instead the money will be used to support this competition. |
| Sept. 11 - Last Flag Day—don’t forget
to join your captain and get this job done. |
| Sept. 14 - Bring small toys and
school supplies for the Camp Ripley Children. |
| Sept. 21 - NO Meeting. Chili Cookoff for
United Way. |
| Sept. 22 - New member induction at Sawmill
Inn-plan on attending with your sponsor. See Sandy Kleist to
sign up. This one is at noon. |
| Sept. 22 - Ditch Pick 5 p.m. at
Back to Exact Body Shop across from BIR. Sign up by next week. |
| Sept. 23 & 24 - First scheduled Pipe
and Drape at the "Ageless Expo" at the Civic Center. We have to
set up 30 booths so make room on your schedule. |
| 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. |
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| Pipe and
Drape Schedule |
| Where |
Civic Center - Ageless Expo
- 30 booths & some backdrop |
| Sept. 23 |
Set-Up Friday, Sept. 23rd at 5
pm |
| Sept. 24 |
Take-Down Saturday, Sept. 24th
at 4 pm |
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| Where |
Wadena Taste of Home cooking
school - School cafeteria - 50 booths |
| Oct. 6 |
Set-Up Thursday, Oct. 6th at 3
pm |
| 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 |
| Blue Ticket Bonnie Franke |
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| Pot-O-Gold
Winner |
| Nancy Hallam |
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| Attendance |
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Guests: Jenni Bailey from
Camp Confidence, Bonnie Muzik and Tony Sailor from Brainerd Parks
and Recreations Office |
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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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| Sept 14 |
Bruce Heilman, Kirk Helmberger, Kristine
Hoheisel |
| Sept 21 |
NO MEETING - Chili Cookoff |
| Sept 28 |
Dan Holmes, Randy Hukriede, Mike Howard |
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| Sertoman of
the Day |
 Another
entertaining young man has joined Sertoma and will definitely be
an asset to both the club and the community. Nate Grotzke from the
Benchmark Property Group was born in Minneapolis, MN but moved
here 15 years ago with his family.His father is a pastor of
First Baptist Church and instilled in Nate with the idea that he
needed to get out and see that there is more to life than just
Brainerd. Nate has traveled quite a bit including a trip to
Brazil.
He attended Lake Region Christian School and Pillsbury College.
His first real job was at Herberger’s and he worked in Radio Sales
until he joined Century 21 in 2004. He is a member of a four
person team at Century 21 that has done work throughout the area.
Nate joined to meet other people in the community and to be a
better part of making the community better. Part of the fun of
listening to Nate talk was his explanation of how he married his
childhood friend and how his most embarrassing moment involved
their favorite endearment! |
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Of
Note |
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Our Sympathies go out to Tom and Sheila Redding. Tom’s father
passed away. Sheila is our International Director who has been at
many of our important Sertoma functions. |
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Thank you to Bonnie Cumberland, Diane Ulmen, Bob and Ann Sherman,
Karla Nelson, Milo Johnson, Pam Sachs and Gene Farone for their
help with the RUN for Camp Confidence this past weekend. Pam
especially thanks Gene for climbing to the roof and taking pics
for her. |
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| Ann Sherman |
View from the roof of the
Waterfall Inn |
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| Rumor Corner
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- John Raboin is in the pest control business these days.
- We missed our Charlie today!!
- Gestapo Paul Gropper got everyone with fines today. When he
got Karla she reminded everyone of her favorite Paully
joke—Didja grope her?
- Thanks Cub Foods for the brat lunch for the Sertoma Golf
Tournament. Thanks to Rick Besmehn and Steve Mau for their
contribution of tournament prizes. If you are reading this
before Friday and still want to help-call Jenny at Confidence
Learning Center 828-2344 for some fun helping out with the games
played on the holes.
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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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