Over 100 Sertoma members, special guests, and spouses gathered at Lum Park on Friday, August 15th for the special 30th Anniversary Picnic. The weather was excellent, the food was wonderful, and the camaraderie was outstanding. Between Charlie Bartels and Brenda Kelley and her husband of DB Kelley Meats, everyone was stuffed with wonderful brats and side dishes. Northeast Liquor donated the beverages.

The program consisted of reminiscing by past Presidents as well as a speech from our current President,Mark Korte. Mark is very enthusiastic about the future of our club and our current and past achievements. Tom Rosenberger, Les Franz, and Mark Puschinsky related many of the things that made our club great including the driving force of Jon Haapajoki. Pooch remarked, "Before I knew it, I was getting myself elected president of the club and running for international offices." Karen Owen who is our club historian brought many of the displays and also spoke as District Governor and the first woman President of the Club. Special guests included Sheila and Tom Redding from South Dakota, David and Jane Borson (she is a retired teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing) and some old faces including Mike Manion and Brenda Meech. Brenda is intended to rejoin the club in the spring.

Special thanks to Kathy Williams for being the photographer and helping with the article. Bob and Sandra Ehrich worked very hard on putting this event together and it was certainly a big success.