 Joel
Sutherland was the major spokesman for his group
from our new baseball team. He brought Jenny Holmes
from the Brainerd Dispatch who is the volunteer host
family coordinator, Marc Jerzak the Vice President
and Dustin Jerak, his son to back him up in his plea
to support baseball in Brainerd. Joel made the
transition from the dog pound to speaker in one
leap. The Lunkers donated $10 to our food shelf
effort. Jenny's job is to see that the students who
play in the league have a safe comfortable
environment while they are here. This program is
only possible because their living arrangements are
donated. The Lunkers play 68 games in the summer and
half of those are road trips. They are starting from
scratch on their list of host families so if you
know of someone who would be interested, let Jenny
know.
The Northwoods League is summer wood bat league.
This is an all-star minor league experience for
students who do not want to give up their
eligibility but still want to work towards a
professional career. . There are fourteen leagues
around the country. The Cape Cod League gets the
largest number of the best players. Our league is
new but is number two. The students get an
experience that looks very good to the scouts since
141 players from the league were drafted to pro ball
last year. Joel shared the phenomenal growth of this
number in the past five seasons. Players from the
Cape get drafted higher, get paid more money, and
get to play more. The Northwoods League players
however, are outperforming the ones drafted from the
more prestigious group. Joel attributes this to our
grueling schedule that has to squeeze all those
games into such a short time span which is excellent
training for minor league play.
Great publicity, promotional opportunities, music,
great food and fun things at the park are definitely
a big part of the plans for this year. Great give
aways are planned for the kids. This will be a
family oriented and affordable. One of Joel's
specialties is bringing in great guests. Joel has
had plenty of experience with the success in St.
Cloud. They have had everything from Roscoe from
Dukes of Hazard to American Idol contestants.
Regular prices are $8 and $6. They are trying to
keep their concession prices down also.
Mike Bialka from the Brainerd Dispatch attended the
meeting at Joel's request. Joel promised him a great
opening day guest and announced that Harmon
Killebrew will throw out the first pitch. Our own
Cub Foods is sponsoring Opening Day. Joel's mottos
is "We Will Show You Different". The new management
wants include the community and is offering
volunteer opportunities. He remarked, "We have new
team, a new look, and everyone is invited to take
part in the excitement!" Be sure to consider a
Lunker's game as a company outing. There will be a
welcoming lunch May 28th that will include sponsors,
players, and of course the guest of honor Harmon
Killebrew.
Mike Boen asked Joel to explain his bigger and
better philosophy. Some of the highlights Joel
bounced off his Sertoma audience included attempting
to promote at least a thousand people every game. He
wants 1/3 of the people in the area to at least see
one game and come out early because the schedule
starts off with a bang. Joel is not worried about
the skeptics who dwell on the past. He wants to
create a safe environment for kids. The team is
unusual since he focuses on schools who have
outstanding kids who are not in the top 25. The
games will be on KVBR giving more exposure to the
young team players who are trying to make to
professional baseball. Joel was very enthusiastic
and remarked, "You get to do it all in the
Northwoods League!" Joel certainly seems to love his
job and love the game. Tickets go on sale on April
3rd. Winners of the prizes were Jim Mayne, Art
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Thanks Pam Sachs for taking notes. Bonnie Cumberland assisted
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LoAnn proclaimed that all spring breakers
get fined $2. She also proclaimed the
Recession is over. We all need to go out in
the community and start a grass roots
movement to think positive. |
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Quarterly dues are now being
circulated. Sandra has done a great job of
keeping people organized on paying these so
help her out. |
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A month to Sioux Falls Convention.
Rides and accomodations are being organized.
See Cathe Picek, Karen Owen, LoAnn Reponen
or Kari Satre for more details. |
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Encourage more people to apply for the
Winter Wonderland Grants. We need to
step up our food drive. More donated money
is great since it goes five times further. |
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The Pipe and Drape schedule has been
updated. Check with our calendar!! Tad
recognized all the great people who helped
him with the Aitkin show. Thanks also to the
Lodge crew. |
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2009 Woman of Excellence Award is
being given through the Girl Scouts. Sandra
Ehrich has applications if you would like to
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Please see Nanci Hallam to get a Sour
Grapes Marathon flyer to display for the
Arb. June 13th is the 8th annual Half and
Half Maraton ( half running, half walking.
This is a 10K that raises money for the Arb
programs. All participants will be given a
t-shirt, a finisher token, and will be
treated to a delicious meal (deep fried
turkey) at the awards ceremony. Bring the
family and join in on the fun, food and
camaraderie of running enthusiasts. |
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application for Winter Wonderland
Sponsorship are available online at the
Sertoma site. They are also linked to the
Winter Wonderland Site. Encourage applicants
to go and get a copy to fill out. These will
be officially completed by late April or
early May. |
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Brainerd Area
Sertoma Club Calendar
Got a big event coming up—want to let everyone know?
Please send to Pam Sachs and it will be posted.
eglponys@brainerd.net |
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The dog pound |
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Winner |
| Bob Nibbe |
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Guests: Joel Sutherland-Jenny Holmes-Mark and Dustin Jerzak
from the Lunkers, Mike Bialka from the Brainerd Dispatch, Karen
Munsterteiger's husband Dave, and Dave Gans from MARD Sales Crew |
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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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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 for the social committee and
half goes to the Club President along with the bucket of tickets.
Be there by 11:45 and call somebody to substitute for you if you
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Jerry Keimig, Paul Keprios, Lottie Oehrlein |
| April 1 |
Brian Kirkpatrick, Brenda Kelly, Sara Nelson |
| April 8 |
Paul Koering, Mary Kolkind, Bob Morey |
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Note |
Greg Straka needs our prayers, his mother died this past week. Jim
Hanson's wife had a seizure and spent a little time in the
hospital in Florida so keep her in your prayers.
We received a nice thank you from the YMCA for our $500 Y
Partnership donation.
Match of the Month Award to Mary and Steve Kolkind from Kinship.
The Kolkinds are spreading the service to mankind idea even
working with their Kinship partner.
Business Notes
 Beer
Tasting at Ernie's Thursday March 26th from 6 p.m. To 7:30.. For
a mere $20 you can sample some great specialty beers, enjoy
outstanding appetizers and socialize with your friends. Craig
and his crew are also running a promotion to support the Sports
Booster's Club. Every Sunday starting this weekend through April
26th, you can enjoy a spaghetti feed. The cost is $8.95 per
person with $2 of participant's money donated to the Brainerd
athletic programs through the Sports Boosters. Please support
our kids!!These wonderful Sertomans that have signed up for
the Good Sam Bowl Vi at Jack's House on Monday, May 4th. Tina
Dunlap thanks them for their support and they are all invited to
the "Alley Rally" Kickoff with prizes, pizza and pledge packets
.on Monday April 6th 2009 from 4-6 p.m. At the Bethany Community
Room. Teams include(3:00 p.m. Shift) Scott Fisher -Captain,
Karen Munsterteiger,Art Becker,Chuck Bartels,Bill Mitch,Paul
Gropper - Captain, Dale Bolt, Brian Kirkpatrick,Jeff Fitch(7:00
p.m. Shift) Steve Rose- Captain (and wife Char as sub),John
Raboin,,Heidi Funk, Kristine Hoheisel, David Allan Pundt -
Captain, Jim Mayne,Veronica Jensen, Brian Lehman (as sub),Matt
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Business Notes |
 Jim’s
Electric Company Starts New Business
Jim’s Electric Company Inc. Announces the launch of it’s
new business: Generator Power Systems which is a new
business specializing in the unique back up power needs
of residential and commercial clients.“Our client’s
needs for back up power have increased over the years
and we felt the time was right to launch a company
dedicated exclusively to those clients.” “We are pleased
to announce that Generator Power Systems clients will
benefit from the service and resources that have served
Jim’s Electric customers for over 33 years.” Generator
Power Systems will offer sales, installation and service
of all brands including, Eaton-Briggs, Subaru and Kohler
a wide range of back up power needs and applications
throughout the Midwest.
Gene Farone proudly announced that his business, Lake
Region Storage, is growing. They just opened their
fourth location in the Twin Cities.
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LoAnn lost the roving microphone.
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It was really warm at Bonanza because we are all pretending we
are on spring break.
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We actually had a quiet intro period thanks to the lack of a
mike--we did have Big Mike though.
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Art Becker already retired as first baseman for the Lunkers.
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Mike Bialka got caught with his mouth full when LoAnn asked him
to lead the pledge.
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LoAnn has let her presidency go to her head--she decided Anita
was the boss of the Y in spite of the fact that Randy is still
the official one.
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Dog Pound donated to food shelf
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$2.25 Pound Easter Hams vacuum sealed 6-10 pounds--see Brenda
Kelley
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Bryan Jelinski had to buy a new flag for Cub Foods but he didn't
do it quick enough.
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Brian thinks he should be nominated for the Woman of Excellence
contest--that is what he fined LoAnn for not her grandiose
schemes
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Bob Nibbe wanted to host Harmon.
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Hawk paid because he drew his wife's name for the $100 at the
festivities Wednesday night.
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Trivia--theme music test from Big Mike. Brenda the ham lady
didn't get the theme from Get Smart. Lottie Oehrlein got I Dream
of Jeannie so Anita paid her fine. Todd Dahl got LaVerne and
Shirley. Nate Grotsky got Mission Impossible and paid his own
fine to keep peace. Paul Keprios got Love Boat. Paul Gropper got
Charlie's Angels. LoAnn got Leave it to Beaver. Andy Holmes got
Wonder Woman with a little help from Big Mike who wanted her to
get the hottie question. Kirsten didn't get Wild West.
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Photos Everywhere New photos go up almost every week on our new
Sertoma Photo Gallery.
http://sertomaphotos.brainerd.com |
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We have been asked to participate in the March Food Share
Campaign sponsored by the Salvation Army. The March campaign is
very important since it determines the amount of funding
allocated throughout the year to purchase more food for the
shelf. Food and dollars donated stay in the community. Money
donations work through the Second Harvest Food Bank and actually
allows the Salvation Army to buy more food per dollar so
monetary donations are welcome. The weakened economy has
increased the demand for services and this is one way to help
those struggling with these issues for the first time. If
everyone brings one non-perishable food item to each of our
March meetings, we can make a significant contribution to the
cause. |
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If you are not receiving the newsletter notification or the
emails announcing special events, please contact Pam Sachs
either at 218-821-1130 or
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Sue VanWagner (suekvw@brainerd.net) is in charge of the
Sertoman of the Day schedule. Contact her to take advantage of
this great opportunity to share your story and get some free
advertising (and no fines for the day). The form is also
available here on our website.
Kari Barnes is the go-to person
for Pipe and Drape information.
Need awards? Did you lose your pin? Bonnie Cumberland
(bcumberland@mailstation.com) is the person
in charge of awards and meeting paraphernalia. |
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