THE PIKES PEAK SERTOMAN Now in our 62^nd Year  

Meeting on March 25, 2010

 

 

                                                                                                       

 

 

 

The largest group of members (19) in some time enjoyed a lunch of, a chef salad or corned beef and cabbage, roast beef, new potatoes, mixed veggies, rolls, butter and cookies thanks to Norm Andersson.   Prez Eric Scott got things going with the Sertoma Song followed by a very poor effort of if I Had My Way.  If I had my way we would never try to sing it again! Welcome back Jim Clark led us in the pledge and Bob Mossey was there to guide us in prayer.

 

         Guest Sertomans & Guests

 

Six members of the High Noon club were present to claim the Governors Travelling Trophy.  They were duly fined by Willie Horst for all sitting at the same table.

                        

               Announcements

 

The board will convene at 5:30PM, Friday, March 26^th at Dick Wilhelm’s home, 3170 Springmeadow Drive, 579-1086.

 

Kudos to Terry Zebarth for bringing used hearing aids and batteries for H.E.A.R.S.

                  

                      Culture

 

Bill Brummett shared a good story but was fined anyway.  

 

 

                       Business Notes

 

                                None

 

 

                    Program

 

Norm Andersson introduced Nanette Mueller, an Army Colonel with 28 years of service.  Her program was on protecting the Capitol in Washington, D.C.  Defense of the capitol includes both Norad and Northcom from both ground and air attacks.  She stated that during a State Of The Union address, all aircraft around D.C. was grounded while radar encompassed the entire area.  This was a very complicated program and much of the information was restricted.  You had to be there to get the impact.  Thanks again to Norm for bring us the program!

 

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John Poyzer and Norm Andersson split the pot and Terry Zebarth brings cookies next week.

THE PIKES PEAK SERTOMAN Now in our 62^nd Year  

Meeting on March 11, 2010

 

 

                                                                                                                   

Another Colorado sunshiny day greeted 19 members for lunch.    Choices were a chef salad or, cabbage rolls, Tilapia, mixed vegetables, mashed potatoes, rolls, butter and wonderful cookies furnished by Terry Zebarth.  Eric Scott showed up a little late but led us in the  Sertoma  song and Take Me Out To The Ballgame. Mark Elliott led us in the pledge and thanks to Bob Mossey  for leading us in prayer.

 

                 Guest Sertomans & Guests

 

General Norm Andersson introduced Gary Turner, a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve. Gary is a recent graduate of UCCS and is seeking employment  His military background is in intelligence and currently maintains a top secret security clearance. He has an impressive background and his resume is available upon request.

Also visiting was Rod Wells’ father-in-law, Bob Stewart.  Always nice to have guests with us.  Keeps the  rowdiness to a minimum!

                         

                       Announcements

 

GOOD NEWS!!

Paul Gray made one of his seldom visits. He advised the Pueblo house has been rented with a 2 year lease , rent to own.  Terry Z. advised  a separate account will be opened for this income.

John Poyzer said  be on the lookout for the census which should be arriving between March 17^th and 19^th.

Rod Wells reminded us  the March board meeting will be held at Dick Wilhelm’s home on March 26^th.  Everyone  is encouraged to attend.

                  

                             Culture

 

Bob Mossey tried and was properly fined.

 

 

                       Business Notes

 

                               None

 

                         

                        Program

 

Norm Andersson introduced Army Col. Mary Miller who spoke on Patriotism. Col. Miller spoke of her deployment and command after a year long  tour in Iraq. Mary had a slide presentation (assisted by guest, Lt. Gary Turner) that included 19^th century patriotic women:

 

• Julia Ward Howe - pioneer in literature, author of “Battle Hymn Of The Republic”.
• Betsy Ross - 8^th of 17 children, born 1/1/1752, Philadelphia. First American Flag.
• Harriet Beecher Stowe - Ardent abolitionist, most notable for authoring “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”.
• Katherine Bates –  Professor of English at Wellesley College and author of “America The Beautiful”.
• Lucy Webb Hayes - wife of Rutherford B. Hayes and the first presidents wife to be called the  “First Lady”.
• Ann Jarvis  – Founder of Mothers Day in 1907, 1^st internationally celebrated holiday

 

The Col. stated that along with wars comes patriotism but what about during peacetime.  Model patriotism comes from many sources including ROTC and the Olympics. We must impart  Values, Duty, Country, Respect, Integrity, Personal Courage,  Selfless Service and Loyalty to  patriotism. If not us – Who? – If not now – When? She ended her presentation with the quote, “The tree of patriotism is often watered in blood”.  This was one of the best programs in a long time and if you weren’t there, you missed a good one.  Thanks Norm!

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Eric Scott and speaker Mary Miller won the pots but guess what.  Norm Andersson will have to bring the dough (cookies, that is) next week.

 

REMEMBER, REMEMBER, REMEMBER next weeks meeting is at Bambino’s, 2849 East Platte Avenue.

Title: Board meeting
Location: Dick W\’s home
Description: All members invited to this board meeting. Please attend if you can.
Start Time: 17:30
Date: 2010-03-26

THE PIKES PEAK SERTOMAN Now in our 62^nd Year

Meeting on March 4, 2010

 

 

                                                                                

                                                                                                                     

Seventeen faithful members met for lunch today.  Choices were a chef salad or ham with raisin sauce, baked chicken, usual assorted veggies, whipped potatoes, rolls, butter and thanks to Marv Sucharski , cookies.   Eric Scott performed double duty today leading us in both the Sertoma song and the pledge.  Thanks to reliable Skip Hale for his thoughtful prayers.

 

                  Guest Sertomans & Guests

 

Terry Davis, one time member of our club and considering rejoining was introduced by Dick Wilhelm.  Terry was a good member and we look forward having him back!            

                        

                       Announcements

 

Please….Please….Please complete your club survey and return it to Dick Wilhelm ASAP! The board wants to review these as soon as possible and advise the members of the results.

 

Eric reported the usual date for the board meeting of March 30^th has been changed.  Dick Wilhelm  offered to have the board meeting at his home on Friday, March 26^th. This may be a pot luck dinner but more on that later.  The board encourages all members to attend.  This will be more like the  fellowship meetings that we have held in the past.

 

Terry Zebarth reminded us of the Starlight Spectacular bicycle ride, June 12^th.  Several of our members plan to participate and more are considering this 14 to 22 mile ride.  This should be a memorable event with free pizza, free hot coffee and a pancake breakfast after the ride.

 

Mark Elliott suggested that we find another place for lunch on March 18th.  One with several TV’s as this is the start of the basketball eliminations.  He will look into this and report back.

 

Thanks to Terry Zebarth for bringing used hearing aids and batteries for HEARS!

                 

 

 

 

 

 

                      

 

                         Culture

 

Rod Wells made an attempt and was promptly fined

 

                      Business Notes

 

Bob Louden was not here today, therefore, no business notes.

                      

                           Program                

 

The scheduled program for today cancelled, which gave us the opportunity to discuss last weeks program presented by Jo Carroll and Jerry Losey of Monument Hill Sertoma/Kiwasis Club.

 

Our club appears to be going the way of Sertoma Inc. The  membership continues to decline through attrition and  difficulty  securing new members.

 

Although we have a membership of about 40, less than half show up for the weekly meeting.  We pay for 20 meals weekly while only 14 to 18 members attend.   We need more members to attend the weekly meetings.  We all need to be more proactive and understand that we share common interests and objectives.  Hopefully the surveys will have some positive suggestions that we can implement.

 

Our club is made up of very dedicated  and dynamic members.  Let’s keep it that way!

 

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Rod Wells and Terry (maybe this will bring him back) Davis shared the small pot and Terry Z received the big pot.

 

“The worst thing that happens to you can be the best thing for you if you don’t let it get the best of you.”