The meeting was called to order by Karen Munsterteiger, Chair at 7:48 am on March 19, 2019 as there was a quorum present.
The minutes were approved from the January board meeting. There were no minutes from February as there was not a quorum.
Jaime Rowlette and Dwan Eckstrom, Co-Chairs of the Winter Wonderland Committee gave their annual report. Income was over budget for Winter Wonderland while total costs of the project were just over budget. They presented the due diligence of the recipients of the grant winners. They proposed a total of 5 grants for $25,000 each. The board approved their proposal. The Board thanked Jaime and Dwan for their dedication to Winter Wonderland and contributing to the success.
Committee Reports:
Membership – The board approved new member Jedediah Moore from Crow Wing Chiropractic. There were no drops.
Pipe and Drape – mention was made of a successful set up and take down for the Aitkin Show. MMBA show set up scheduled for Wednesday. Thank you all for volunteering.
Sponsorship – Nick shared the committee will be meeting after Wednesday’s meeting.
Flags – JD shared there is only one past due bill. They will be gearing up for 2019.
Social – Ditch Pick on May 9th and Ken will confirm the date of the Rookie Party.
IT, Marketing/Publicity, Hearing Health and Buy/Sell Stuff has no report.
Old Business – None
New Business:
Veronica shared the Annual Meeting Ballot for Sertoma International. The Board approved the voting for Gretchen Nielsen, Jr. Vice President, Caleb Kershaw, Director at Large (1 year term) and Susan Love, Director at Large, (3 year term). They also approved the ranking of dues increases from International with #1 being no increase. The other rankings were small increases which were voting in sequential order.
National Hearing Aid Project/Hearing Aid Collection Center
Karen shared the information provided to her by Dale Bolt regarding our club becoming a collection center for hearing aids. The board approved the forming of a committee to do further research for this which Ken Toole volunteered to head.
Shannon Wussow was approved as the club Secretary for the remainder of Teresa Hettver’s term due to her employment change.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:30.

WED MARCH 27TH Everything Expo reset 1 p.m. . Arrowwood set up: load at 8:30, set up at 9, take down is 6 p.m. that same day. Please help if you can on this busy day.

Pints for a Purpose April 3rd, Child Safety Center Community Fundraiser
Challenge on May 2nd at Rumbly Hall downtown (note change in Venue). The Recognition and Celebration tickets are $40 per person in advance ($50) . Buy your raffle tickets from Jim Grant at $10. See Shannon Wussow for more information. They are looking for sponsors for both events.

Looking for people to represent Sertoma at the CLC Scholarship & Awards Luncheon Wednesday, April 24th,2019

Rookies need to contact Ken Toole–a rookie party is in the works. Jodi Hyatt is also helping out.

May 9th Ditch Pick is now scheduled. 4:30 at Schroeder’s

President Franzen introduced her gift giveaway for bringing in a new members. She is also looking for businesses to contribute gifts. Steve Mau was the February prizes of a slow cooker and golf balls. NEEDED PRIZES FOR MARCH!

• Continuing the vacation list with a couple of cute pics!! Going to Hawaii means you can wear super cool sunglasses to Sertoma Diane RJ Welcome back Dick S. Munsterteiger move to the lake in Backus-Dogpound Rumor. Officer friendly was belligerent with Bolt–he didn’t get invited! Sneaking into the meeting during the prayer Charlie and Straka–not cool. # One question at parks these days, “Do you have WiFi?” Duh Lonesome Bob wouldn’t wear his mask while greeting. Funny story–the lost coat belonged to Dr. Luke–Dwan got the keep the dollar he thought was in the pocket–unfortunately he had spent it on lollipops so that is all she got. Someone who was absent lately (vacationing in Florida) was caught out and about in Nisswa–do they do taxes at the Pickle? Report from the Aitkin on ice softball tournament from the director Jim M “Nobody went to the hospital or jail so it was a good year” Scruffy Bear shaved and he looks ten years younger. Reed gets the “Get all your food at once award” (trick put your soup on top of your glass). Dwan stood in for the missing attorney and tried to claim Dave M as HER guest. Low blow from KS–dollar for everybody who was happy he was back. Bolt got fined for sticking his truck out too far into the parking lot to avoid snow avalanches and an insurance claim. Lori got to pick someone to fine–she picked Nick and got yelled at by Gary (Nick is a customer). Pam paid Vern’s president fine–too bad if the YMCA guy thought we had too much fun. Phone fined (don’t be on it during meeting) and building up for next week fine to Ken T. KS paid a happy fine that Karen is leaving. Add to the vacation list Dwan to Mexico and Diane RJ to Hawaii.