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!

                           $$$$$$$$$$$

 

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.