President’s Report – Karen stated the club is doing well. As part of membership growth efforts a contest will be conducted in November to promote new member invitations.

Membership
Add: Christopher Pautzke
Drop: Laura Dilley, Mike Angland, Tad Hoskins

Nick Thielen will be scheduling a new member orientation soon for the two new members.

Sponsorship
The Sponsorship meeting was held on October 10.

The Sponsorship Committee is looking for direction regarding individual hearing aid/cochlear implant requests. A current request is for $3,000 for hearing aids, which is half of the annual sponsorship budget. This committee also has a $500 maximum per request without board approval.

The request for funds was denied and the Sponsorship Committee will be directed to send a list of resources to the person requesting the funds.

A subcommittee will be created to set criteria/protocol for sponsorship requests and the Sertoma Cares funds of $3,000.

Programs
We will be scheduling program dates for specific committees of our club to raise awareness/importance of each club activity and the impact they have on our club.

Financials
The Sales and Use Tax has been paid/filed.Chuck will be contacting CLA regarding the Form 990 which is due shortly.Chuck will be checking into payment of the Sertoma Annual Fund contribution from our club.

Winter Wonderland
Dwan reported that sales contracts are at $19,550 so far. Lots of work being scheduled with more info on the details to come.

Pipe and Drape
There are no new events scheduled. A date needs to be scheduled to clean up the storage unit. See announcements for details.

Flags
There are some flags are at the BN Center that are not in trailers, so they are not covered. There needs to be an “overflow” space for the flags that are not needed on the routes.

Discussion was held regarding WWL committee and Flags committee getting together to organize the space.

Social
Ditch Pick was a success and fun for all. Thank you to all who participated.

Nick has scheduled a Social/Happy Hour at Roundhouse for November 30. The event is self-pay and may be a great way to recruit members from the public for our club.

There was an issue with the projector last week. Ken will be checking to see what the issue is.

Marketing/Publicity and Awards – no news to report

Hearing Health – Veronica reported that screening dates have been set and that Nikki is doing a great job.

Old Business
Regional Convention Update

Chuck discussed the proposed increase in dues being made by International that was brought up in Sioux City. They are proposing a 20% increase to individual dues and a 100% increase in Club dues. A vote will be done in April that will be in an online format. Chuck feels the club needs to be proactive if we want to be heard.

Discussion/feedback was given regarding the training offered.

Regional Convention Committee will be meeting soon. Feedback from convention attendees will be beneficial to make sure our Be Seen in 18 Convention is one of the best.

Bonnie Cumberland Memorial Fund – Karen, Jaime and John Raboin met last Friday and it appears we are at an impasse with the BPSF. The Board discussed and a motion was made to have the Bonnie Cumberland Committee meet to discuss where the Board should now direct the funds.

New Business
Karen indicated that there is now one vacancy on the Board and two vacancies on the Sponsorship Committee.

Women of Today are selling Butter Braids–see Beth Burnard. From last year’s sale they were able to donate $1,00.00 back into the Brainerd Lakes Area community. Your purchase of Butter Braids makes these local donations possible, so your support is greatly appreciated! See business notes. And who doesn’t enjoy a delicious, warm-from-the-oven Butter Braid?? Perfect for your holiday company, or a special treat for yourself! So easy, so elegant, SO DELICIOUS!

November 30th Round House Brewery social event– Nick Thielen is working on a get together that will involve a cash bar, socializing and appetizers.

Curling Event–you are invited to the opener event including refreshments and lessons on Saturday. Community Curling Night set for Saturday, Oct. 21st. The community is welcome to the Brainerd Lakes Curling Club to learn about this amazing sport and try your hand at curling. The free event is from 6-9 p.m. More details on their website.

Saving Hearts Crisis Line Fund Raiser Saturday October 28th 5K and 1 Miler Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention starting at 9 a.m. with registration, event at 10 Cuyuna Range Elementary School in Crosby MN. See flyer for details.

Haunted Trail is scheduled for Oct 20, and 21 . Vicki needs volunteers for parking and apple cider. See flyer for details.

VISION AND HEARING SCREENING SCHEDULE: See your email to sign up online!!

Tuesday October 24th
BHS South Campus ninth grade 8 a.m.-3 p.m. two shifts needed with 10 needed for each shift,

Wednesday October 25th and Thursday the 26th
Pillager Schools 8:00 a.m.-3 p.m.

Wednesday November 1st
7th Grade at Forest View 8:00 a.m.-3 p.m.

Thursday November 2nd
5th Grade Forest View 8:00 a.m.-3 p.m.

Just a note–the officer team invites everyone but especially the new members to attend a Board Meeting.(Required for your GEM Award) The Board Meeting is the third Tuesday of the month at the Chamber of Commerce – Riverwood Bank Board room. (by Ace Hardware)

• Dog Pound Pick-up Line…
  A rather elderly gentleman (mid-eighties) walks into an upscale cocktail lounge. He is very well-dressed, smelling slightly of an expensive after-shave, hair well-groomed, great-looking suit, flower in his lapel. He presents a suave, well-looked-after image.Seated at the bar is an older fine-looking lady (mid-seventies).The gentleman walks over, sits along-side of her, orders a drink, takes a sip, turns to her and says,”So tell me, good looking, do I come here often?” Pick an appropriate dog pound guy that came to mind!
• We continue to love our sunshine–beautiful trees this week also.
• The newsletter editor sits here staring at a classy looking warrior glass that she brought back because somebody (unmentioned) was answering all the questions and forgot HER prize. Alas not here today!
• The Sheriff’s story today was a dam one–as far as I can tell some idiot lost a valuable gun near a dam and expected them to close it off so he could find it. Not the famous Gull Dam of course, you can’t even get there from here anymore. Not that the River Road isn’t beautiful but soooooo much longer to get to CAMP!!
• Dale Bolt had to bring his guest to the well behaved table today. We certainly could use Bob the Barbecue guy in the club!!
• Diane’s #4 lesson for growing older: “The health nuts are going feel silly lying in the hospital dying of nothing”.
• Vicki F and John R started rumors together about a romantic walk after Sertoma. Something is up at the Arb!!
• Chuck B was a guest sergeant and collected dollars for non ditch pickers.
• Scotty the candy thief got caught and paid.
• Todd finked on the DNR guys and JF got him and them.
• Deer on the road fine for Lowell, Chuck Dale !!
• Nikki is doing such a good job Chuck had to pay for her excellence in Vision and Hearing Screening.
• Amber needs financial advice from Bob or else he will continue to pay .
• JF had another mass fine just because he needed to collect big bucks to maintain his reputation. Then he decided to let people off and then someone poked and prodded him into fining them anyways.
• Jill N got a thorn between two roses fine Bob E paid. It was confusing about who was confused.
• Not behaving during prayers got Raboin $2 worth of fines.
• Kathy was collecting fines and may have tried to help JK out a little too much!!
• Rumor was confirmed–our new social director is non other than . . . . . . . drumroll Amber B!!!
• November Contest–bringing the most guests AS POTENTIAL MEMBERS will take place during and earn the winner a year’s absence from fines.
  Karla N will get even for that “quiet” fine-look for more of the famous Nelson groaners at introduction time.
• Congratulations to Grandpa Bryan B. Carson Ray came into this world last week!!
• We cherish our limited time with our snowbirds–they will be heading out soon and we will miss them.