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 Today
was a celebration of the Sertoma Mariucci Fiesta. Charlie
Bartels was humbled by the award given to him by Cathe Picek
from Camp Confidence. He expressed the love that goes into
this event and lauded everyone who participated. Special
thanks went out to Bill Goers and Kari Robinson who were his
back-up crew in charge of notes and volunteers. Karen
Munsterteiger, Greg Straka, and Kathi Nagorski spent all day
Friday working with Charlie. Special mention was made of the
huge contribution by Cub Foods including the food order
itself which was very well organized and complete, the
foccacia bread, and the new addition of scrumptious
brownies. Poor Gary Loge, Vegetable Bob Ehrich and Onion Pam
all quietly did their jobs. Many people brought significant
others and spouses that lightened the load. Everyone was
very pleased with how efficiently all aspects of the Fiesta
were handled. Charlie remarked, "If you didn't have fun,
stay home next year because those of us who did have fun
will be back!" Jeff Olson added that Joyce Anderson and
Veronica Jensen outdid themselves on the auction. He has a
"gut" feeling that this is perhaps the best Classic ever in
terms of money raised. As Charlie remarked, "We can all be
proud to be Sertomans." Of course our ham of the moment
(Bill Goers) had some funny additions that made the rumor
column. Program at Confidence Learning Center continues to
thrive even in these troubled financial times because of the
tremendous amount of local support that is given to help
them provide outdoor education for all ages of people with
developmental disabilities.
Board Report Steve Mau did discuss the highlights of this
month's board meeting which was held at the Chapparel on
Tuesday. Important items of business included the addition
of two new members, a drop for a total of 175, credit card
payments for dues, international and local by-law issues,
and some financial arrangements. Complete details are in the
email Board Report which will be arriving in your in-box
shortly. |
David
Allen Pundt was today's Sertoman of the Day. Since he was
operating on strict instructions not to just discuss his "job"
he was a bit limited. David is the endorsed candidate for House
District 12A and he is busy campaigning. That still leaves him
time to enjoy with his wife and the family he acquired when they
married including four grandchildren. He celebrated Sertoma. He
joined twice due to a job change so his two different sponsors
are Mike Boen and John Raboin. Dave said, "It is a great
experience to be a part of this group. Just having the
opportunity to talk to people who are working in the community
and making a positive impact is worthwhile." He definitely did
not have as embarrassing a time at the Mariucci Fiesta as our
other politician did. David replaced Paul Koering on the serving
line--Paul had to go home and change clothes because he was
covered in flour if you viewed him from the back! Dave claims to
never have had an embarrassing moment. 
Sandy
Fowler has a temporary job with the circus. It seems she is
going to be their knife thrower. Paul Gropper was the object of
a little practice throw today.