Meeting on May 13, 2010

Eighteen members enjoyed a sandwich bar with all the trimmings, ham, turkey, lettuce, tomatoes, potato salad, fruit cocktail or a chef salad.  Thanks to Tully Weiss (and Tootie) for wonderful cookies! As usual Eric Scott started us with the Sertoma song and Mike Verble   suggested we sing Wait Till The Sun Shines Nellie. I think we will wait some time before we try it again! Welcome back Don Cloud led us in the pledge and Rod Wells returned from an extended trip to lead us in prayer.

         Guest Sertomans & Guests

                             None

                   Announcements

John Poyzer advises that the New Horizons Band of Colorado Springs (of which he is a member) has 3 outdoor concerts coming soon.  The concerts will be 6:30PM, at 1201 W Cheyenne Road,   June 17^th, July 1^st and  15^th.  The concerts are FREE and food will be available.

Reminders:  The Starlight Spectacular cycling trip is June 12^th.  Contact Terry Zebarth for more information.  Bob Mossey has several cycling trips in the future including the Pikes Peak Downhill May 16^th and 22^nd.  Also trips to Breckenridge starting at Vail Pass on June 5^th, July 3^rd and July 25^th.  Call Bob for more info.

Hear’ye Hear’ye  ALL MEMBERS!!!

Your presence is requested at the next meeting,  May 20^th.  This will be a closed meeting and possible club changes will be presented.  It is important that you be there!!!!

                           Culture

                             None

                       Business Notes

Bob Louden was fined for NOT making an announcement!

                          Program

Eric Scott introduced Kim Green, a therapist with Franciscan Community Counseling at Mt. St.  Francis.  Franciscan Community Counseling (FCC) was established in 1987 by the Sisters of St. Francis in Colorado Springs affording mental healthservices to the people of the region. FCC is financially supported by a variety of donors including Pikes Peak United Way, the Sisters of St. Francis, church communities of the region and various other organizations.

Kim works with post traumatic stress disorder patients, mostly patients involved in domestic violence and sexual assult. 

Prior to her arrival at St. Francis she was in Wichita working with Viet Nam Vets with PTSD.  She is most interested in body chemistry and cited that all emotions have a chemical reaction.  She explained why the body reacts by shaking during and after an automobile accident. This is caused by an adrenaline reaction expending energy and should not try to be stopped. Awareness is important in situations such as this. Kim explained traumatic brain injuries caused by body fluids not going between the lower spine and brain.  Cranial therapy is sometimes preformed by an osteopathic doctor.

There will be NO bulletin next week.  The bulletin editor will be out of town.

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Willie & Tully split the small pot and Willie struck again taking the big pot.

THE PIKES PEAK SERTOMAN Now in our 63rd Year  

Meeting on May 6, 2010

A slim crowd of 16 met for lunch today.  The menu included chicken fried steak and gravy, mashed potatoes,  green beans, fruit cocktail, or the usual chef salad and thanks to Bill Brummett, cookies.   Prez Eric Scott got things going with the Sertoma Song followed by Skip Hales’ selection of I want a Girl.  Norm Andersson led us in the pledge while Skip, doing double duty today, led us in remembrance of National Prayer Day.

         Guest Sertomans & Guests

                             None

                   Announcements

Terry Zebarth advised us the Scholarship Committee met and he confirmed that the present 5  scholarship recipients will continue to receive their funds.  Terry  also stated that the board will once again make available $5000 for individual grants of $500.00 to local colleges and/or universities.

Prez Eric reiterated the importance of the meeting on May 20^th.  Everyone is encouraged to attend as this entails the future of the club.

Also, the next steering committee meeting is May 11^th at  16 East Kiowa Street at 4PM and everyone is welcome.

                         Culture

Frank Ulrich had a funny redneck joke but was fined anyway.  

                       Business Notes

                              None

                          Program

Norm Andersson introduced Lennie Coleman, an Air Force Academy graduate and now a retired Colonel.  He spoke on the United States response to Hurricane Katrina with an air expeditionary group.

The Colonel explained how the military preformed services at the New Orleans International Airport.  He described how the Delta Terminal was turned into a hospital and morgue and how space was created for 4500 beds for displaced persons.  He told how 20-30  airevac helicopters evacuated persons and how medevac cared for some 3200 patients.

This hurricane was the costliest as well as one of the five deadliest and largest natural disasters in the history of the U.S. At least 1,836 people lost their lives in the actual hurricane and in the subsequent floods.  Winds reached 175 MPH while heavy rain brought 8 to 10 inches and caused over 80 billion dollars in damage.

The hurricane formed over the Bahamas on August 23, 2005 and on August 29^th made its second landfall in Southeast Louisana after crossing southern Florida. The storm surge caused 53 different levee breaches in greater New Orleans submerging 80% of the city.  An estimated 3 million people were left without power.

President George W. Bush declared a state of emergency on August 27th in Louisana, Alabama and Mississippi.   The economic effects of the storm were far-reaching.  The Bush administration sought $105 billion for repairs and reconstruction in the region which did not account for damage to the economy or infrastructure.  To this day, 5 years later, thousands of people are still living in trailers.

Thanks again to Norm for an interesting program!!

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Terry got the small pot and Tully the big pot.

THE PIKES PEAK SERTOMAN Now in our 63rd Year

Meeting on April 29, 2010

We had a nice group of 21 members in addition to our speaker today.  The meal consisted of roast beef and gravy, potatoes, veggies or a chef salad and delicious cookies that Skip Hale brought (thanks Linda!). Everyone seemed pleased with the meal today. 

Our leader Eric Scott started us in the Sertoma song and our guest Carmen Andersson suggested we sing, God Bless America in honor of our guest speaker.  Thanks to Jim Reilly for leading us in the pledge and Bob Mossey for his leadership in prayer.

Guest Sertomans & Guests Mrs. Norm (Carmen) Andersson  graced us with her presence today.

Announcements Terry Zebarth announced that the Scholarship committee will meet at 16 East Kiowa,  May 5^th,  at 4PM.  Bob Mossey informed us of several cycling trips available.  Included are the Pikes Peak Downhill on May 16^th & 22^nd and June 12^th & 23^rd.  Cost is $59 including transportation to the top of the peak.  A trip to Breckenridge, starting at Vail Pass is available on June 5^th, July 3^rd and 25^th. Trip is 28 miles, mostly downhill and is $39.  A van can be furnished if a group of 8 gets together. Call Bob for more info.

Also, Starlight Spectacular is June 12^th and contact Terry Z. for more information.

Your board met on April 27^th. Eric Scott announced that on May 20^th there will be a closed door meeting resulting from this board meeting. It is crucial that all members be at this meeting!

 Culture John Poyzer had a couple, one good the other lengthy. Eric also had one resulting in John Whitten receiving a loaf of bread.

Business Notes   None

Program Thanks to Norm Andersson

for arranging the program and Dick Wilhelm for

Introducing our 26^th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt (in the person of  Don Moon).

Don’s portrayal of T.R.  has taken off and he has been part of many public and private events.  Don is a Colorado native with roots going back to the 1800’s when his grandparents arrived in Colorado in a covered wagon and homesteaded 640 acres along the Arkansas River. Don was raised in Pueblo and after 19 months in Viet Nam he settled in Colorado Springs. Dons’ portrayal of Theodore Roosevelt takes on his personal and political and civic life.

During his program, Don lives the life of Roosevelt from start to finish and tells of Roosevelts days as NYC Police Commissioner, Undersecretary of the Navy, his rough riders days, Governor of NY and of course, Vice-President and President.  T.R. was born in 1858 in New York City into an affluent family.  He wanted to be a natural scientist and studied nature at his home in Oyster Bay and in the Adirondack’s as a youth.  He attended Harvard and excelled in boxing and rowing and was the captain of the boxing team.

T.R. was a consummate politician and had been schooled by his father and mother to be a leader, nothing but the best effort was due. A wonderful program!!!!   

$$$$$$$$$  John Poyzer  and Eric Scott  split the small pot and Bill Brummett got the big bucks.

Meeting on April 22, 2010

We had a nice group of 22 members in addition to our speaker today.  The meal consisted of ham with a cherry glaze, green beans, potatoes or a chef salad and cookies thanks to Mark Elliott. Our leader Eric Scott started us in the Sertoma song and Jon Handy followed with When Your Smiling.  Surprisingly we did a good job with it.  That now makes a total of 2 songs that we are capable of singing. Thanks to Dana Franzen for leading us in the pledge and Bob (the snow must be melting in the mountains) Mossey for his leadership in prayer.

Guest Sertomans & Guests   None

Announcements  Prez Eric reminded us to sign up for the Soap Box Derby June 6^th, 12^th and 13^th.  This is a fun event so consider signing up.

Bob Mossey advised that several bike trips are available that would include transportation if 8 people sign up.  Contact Bob if interested.

Also, Starlight Spectacular is June 12^th and contact Terry Z. for more information.

The next board meeting is Tuesday, April 27^th at Dana’s office, 3870 Mark Dabling, 5:30PM.  This will be an important meeting as the way we do business will be the main topic.  It is suggested that you attend and voice your concerns, if any.

Culture Norm Moss and Norm Andersson both told stinkers so please no more NORM jokes!

Business Notes   None

Program

Thanks to Norm Andersson and the radio program, Coast to Coast, our speaker today was Jeff Danelek.  Seems that Norm heard Jeff (who lives in Littleton) on the program while trying to get to sleep, contacted him and set up the program.

Jeff’s subject was Paranormal Investigations.  It has always been his dream to be a writer.  After difficulty finding publishers, Jeff has had several books published.

His first book,  Atlantis questions “where is it?”

His second book, Reincarnation queries how it might work and where do ghosts fit in?.

He met several people interested in ghosts while writing his next book, The Case For Ghosts, his most successful book to date.  It is interesting to know that over 50% of people actually believe there are ghosts.

His 4^th book, a reworks of his 1^st book, Atlantis recalls global civilizations 12,000 years ago.

Next book, published last year is, UFO’s, The Great Debate.

The 6^th is the story of Stan Romanek who claims to have been abducted by extraterrestrials.  An amazing story of over 100 individually unique experiences that he has encountered since the year 2000, many of which remain unexplainable.

Jeff has two additional books available, The Great Airshow of 1896 and 2010  about prophesies.

This was a most interesting program and thanks to Norm for making the extra effort to get Jeff.

$$$$$$$$$  Jerry Carle and Jim Clark split the small pot and Skip Hale might consider another cruise (or just bringing cookies) with all the money from the big pot.

Meeting on April 15, 2010

Only 14 members showed up today for lunch, which turned out to be breakfast.  The menu included scrambled eggs, hash brown potatoes, link sausage, a breakfast burrito and thanks to Frank Ulrich (really Rita), cookies.  Those foregoing breakfast had a chef salad. Our ever present Eric Scott started us in the Sertoma Song and Norm Andersson selected Pack Up Your Troubles to sing.  Trouble was we had plenty of troubles singing it!  Thanks to Jim Clark leading us in the pledge and John Whitten for his prayer!

                  Guest Sertomans & Guests

                                  None

                         Announcements

Eric Scott passed around a sign-up sheet for the Soap Box Derby.  The dates are June 6^th, 12^th and 13^th and volunteers are needed.  Last year a few of us were there and hopefully more will volunteer this year!

                             Culture

Dick Rackley, Frank Ulrich and Jim Clark  tried and were all fined by our mean democratic Sgt. At Arms.

                        Business Notes

                                 None

                             Program                 

Today was fellowship day and Willie Horst fined several members for not wearing their Sertoma shirts.  The program was a follow up on the surveys that were sent to all members of which about 15 replied.

A steering committee has been formed and  met at Mark Elliott’s office on April 14^th . Dick Wilhelm  reviewed the major concerns of the membership at this meeting. A few of these concerns were presented at todays meeting and included the following:

• Changing the make-up of the officers and board to consist of: Chairman, President, V.P., Treasurer, Secretary, Sgt. At Arms, 5^th year and 10^th years past Presidents plus 2 others .

• Board would be the nominating committee.

• Meetings:  Committee suggests changing to an upscale restaurant.  Also consider changing meeting days, number of meeting per month, etc.

• Fund-raising:  less physical and more mental fundraisers.  Teaming up with another club.  Making an impact on the community.

• Social:  Continue what we have been doing and keep the wives involved.

• Identity:  Need to make others aware of who we are.

• Our focus areas should be:

•  
  1. Fund raising/participation
  2. Membership
  3. Marketing (our own club)
  4. Programs
  5. Social

The next board meeting will be at Dana Franzen’s office on April 27^th.  This will be an important meeting as the way we do business will be the main topic.  It is suggested that you attend and voice your concerns, if any!!!

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Terry Z and Mark Elliott were the winners.

Meeting on April 8, 2010

Bright Colorado sunshine brought out 17 members  today.  The meal (a good one) consisted of a choice of a chef salad or chicken marsala, rice, veggies, rolls, butter and 2 kinds of cookies thanks to Norm Andersson.   Eric Scott did his usual good job of leading us in the Sertoma  song and we were a little off key with Take Me Out To The Ballgame. Thanks to Mike Cimino leading us in the pledge and also thanks to Norm Moss for his prayer.  It’s nice to have so many members that can lead us in prayer when our “pros” are not in attendance.  

                 Guest Sertomans & Guests

                                  None

                         Announcements

Terry Zebarth informed us that the Scholarship fund is doing well and has had a nice financial gain since the first of the year.  Norm Moss painted us a picture of real estate in general and says the summer looks good with incentives still in effect.

                             Culture

Mark Elliott had some very funny sayings and our club Democrat took it all in good stride by fining Mark several quarters.

                        Business Notes

                                 None

                             Program                

Thanks to Norm Andersson and Dick Wilhelm we were introduced to Leah Witherow, Archivist  with the Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum. The first day she visited the museum she loved it and said to herself, “this is where I want to be” and has been there since 1994.  In 1896 the El Paso County Pioneers Association was formed and in 1909 the first exhibit was on display at the El Paso courthouse. In 1937 the El Paso County Pioneers Association donated their collection of artifacts and and the exhibit was open free to the public.  In 1992, the museum was accredited by the American Association of museums and some of the collections include:

• 75,000 artifacts including the largest collection of Van Briggle pottery
• 80,000 historical photographs
• William J. Palmer diaries and letters
• Cragin western history collection
• William  Stratton collection
• Collection of the Negro Historical Association of Colorado Springs
• The  courthouse itself

Attendance at the museum peaked in 2006 with over 60,000 visitors and was down a little in 2009  due to the economy.

The museum, with just 6 employees was slated to close this year, however, council all of a sudden “found” enough funds to keep the museum open.  The 2010 budget includes $365,000 from county general fund, gifting funds of $149,000 and a federal stimulus payment of  $125,000.

Now the Pioneers Museum is trying to bridge the gap for 2011 and to date has raised over $92,000  and has a long way to go,  but are optimistic.

Leah fielded some very interesting questions about Nikola Tesla (they have his signature only, nothing else) and Starsmore who had a considerable impact on the museum.  If you were not in attendance you missed an excellent program.  Thanks Norm  and Dick!

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Eric $cott received the little pot and Frank Ulrich got the big one.

Next week is “wear your Sertoma shirt day” for the monthly fellowship meeting

Meeting on April 1, 2010

Twenty members met for lunch today.  Choices were a chef salad or a taco bar with all the trimmings and  assorted diced fruit.  Terry Zebarth brought a nice choice of cookies and cake.   Eric Scott did his usual good job of leading us in the Sertoma  song.  Dick Rackley suggested we sing Easter Parade (very appropriate) which we gave up  half way through.  Maybe we should just stick to  Take Me Out To The Ballgame every meeting as we seem to be able to finish it. Thanks to Art Lacy for leading us in the pledge and also thanks to Bob Louden for the prayer.

                  Guest Sertomans & Guests

Mark Elliott and John Whitten brought David Tyree, Director of Codes and Standards for the Building Owners and Managers Association International.  I understand that he was given a membership application.  Would be a great new member!                      

                       Announcements

Terry Zebarth reminded us of the Starlight Spectacular bicycle ride June 12th. He is drumming up  more  members to compete.

                             Culture

Today was culture day, when you could tell a joke/story and not be fined by Willie.  Some were okay but most were bad!

                        Business Notes

Bob Louden still has some steelcase files, bookcases, popcorn machines and a ’61 Corvair convertible for sale.

                           Program 

Norm Andersson  advised  via email that today would be ugly tie day.  Several members showed up and Coach Carle was assigned the job of selecting the winner.  Might know that he selected himself as winner but he did have fun with it.  Sounds like this may be an annual event.            

The board of directors met at Dick Wilhelm’s on March 26^th with 16 members present.  Dick put together a summery of the surveys that each member received and several topics were discussed.  A few were:

1. Thrusts/Strategies

• More service action projects with exposure to the needs of local people,  serve & help
• Grow membership
• Become involved in something with high visibility
• Give service to community, not just $$
• Projects in which new members would be interested
• More volunteering/participation

1. Participation level

• Continue to serve when and where needed
• Get  members more proactive, can only survive with the efforts of all members
• Continue with good speakers, advertise them.

1. Membership cost/structures

• Change meeting to a prominent location
• Change to a semi or monthly meeting
• Secure members from a variety of professions

1. Sponsorship

• More volunteer projects
• Utilize funds for the greatest number of people
• Work with a non-profit

Thanks to Dick for the many hours he put into this.

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John Poyzer and Bob Louden split the big pot, Norm Andersson brings cookies next week.

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.

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.