June

2010

Club Number: 10456

Note from the President

Meeting Summaries:

Thanks and good luck to President George and new officers for 2010-2011. I’ll see everyone at the picnic and regional leadership training session. The Evening Club is in good shape with the new leaders, new members, new programs and a Greater than ever Duck Race. I will continue to be involved, especially in the 75th Anniversary Celebration. Thanks to every-one for your help and co-operation in making the 2009-2010 year a good one!

Matt Dowd,

President 2009-2010

2009/2010 Club Officers and Directors:

• President: Matt Dowd

• President Elect: George

Laliberte

• Secretary/Treasurer:

Celia Cuthbertson

• 1st Vice President:

Jim Sanderson

• 2nd Vice President:

Mark Braun

• Sergeant at Arms:

Vern Knobelauch

• Chairman of the Board:

Deb Zimmerman

• Board Members:

1 yr. term:

Terry Cuthbertson

Dan Hejtmanek

Bill Riphahn

2 yr. term:

Terry Beck

Debbie Escobar

Tracy McDaneld

Inside this issue:

Note from the President

1

Meeting Summaries 1

Important Dates 2

Sertoma International Annual Convention

2

Duck Race Update 3

Incoming New Officers And Directors

4

Birthdays and Anniversaries

4

Topeka Evening Topeka Evening Sertoma ClubSertoma Club

May 18 - Heartland Sertoma Club “SafeEars” Program, presented by April Best and Peggy Fisher – The 501 Topeka School District Hearing Dept. was awarded a grant from Sertoma to purchase sound equipment and ma-terials for use in the school district. The Heartland Club has a commit-tee that is going out into the schools to present the SafeEars Program to 4th graders and provide resources for obtaining services for the hear-ing impaired. April and Peggy showed us their routine and materials used during their presentations. Word has gotten out about the presen-tations, and they have more requests than their committee can fulfill. The Evening Club has developed a committee to partner up with the Heartland Club to make presentations throughout local schools and community. Our SafeEars Committee members are: Terry Cuthbert-son, Matt Dowd, George Laliberte, Pat Riordon, Norman Stahl. If you would like more information or participate on this committee, please contact Terry C. at terry17@sbcglobal.net, or call at 267-6016.

June 1 - Topeka Marian Clinic, Guest Speaker was Robert Trepinski, Executive Directorf. He gave an extremely informative talk on the medical and dental services provided by the Marian Clinic to those who otherwise could not afford health &/or dental care. He gave numerous examples of medical professionals who selflessly donate their time and skills to provide care in the clinic, as well as heart-warming stories of how peo-ple's lives have been impacted, or saved, by their efforts.

Meeting Summaries cont.:

Sertoma International Annual ConventionSertoma International Annual ConventionSertoma International Annual Convention

Important Dates to Remember:

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Also, Terry Cuthbertson gave a brief summary of the Safe Ears Committee's meeting with April Best and Peggy Fisher of the 501 School District's Speech & Hearing Dept. The committee is coordinating efforts for Sertomans to make presentations at local schools, in coordination with 501, to encourage children to protect their hearing.

Jun 14: DLC Registration due, fee $5.00 ea; thereafter fee will be $8.00 All new officers and leaders should plan to attend, as well as any others interested in leadership opportunities. Jun 15: 5:45p – Family Picnic at Gage Park, Westlake Shelter House, across from the zoo. Food and refreshments to be provided, Installation of Officers, brief board meeting to follow. Jun 19: 9:00-3:00 – District Leadership Conference, Topeka Shawnee County Public Library (See enclosed DLC Registration Form) Jul 1: Annual Convention Registration due, fee $330; thereafter fee will be $350 Jul 6: 5:45p - Washburn University, Dr. Jerry Farley Jul 20: 5:45p – Program TBD; Board meeting to follow Jul 29-31: Sertoma International Annual Convention, San Antonio, TX (Registration Form attached.) Additional information may be obtained at: www.sertoma.org

Bernice will email and call for your RSVP one week before meetings. Please respond to her with your RSVP, so that an accurate head count for meals may be made. If you have a suggestion for a speaker, please contact Mark Braun at mbraun@shawneecourt.org.

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The Annual Convention will be held this year in San Antonio, TX, at the Hyatt Regency on the River Walk. The standard room rate for this event is $165. This is an opportunity for all Serto-mans to obtain an update of new programs and annual reports from headquarters and the Ex-ecutive Board, enjoy socializing and networking with others across the nation, vote on your favor-ite candidates for next year’s Executive Board, and participate in some excellent leadership and program training seminars. To learn more about the Annual Convention and/or register online, visit the website at www.sertoma.org. A registration form is also included with this newsletter for mail in or fax. Registration fee will be reimbursable to any Evening Club members that submit receipt of registration following attendance at the Annual Convention to Celia Cuthbertson, Treasurer. Early registration fee of $330 due by July 1, thereafter fee is $350.

DUCK RACE UPDATEDUCK RACE UPDATEDUCK RACE UPDATE

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The Duck Race Steering Committee is on the fastrack to finalize preparations for Race Day, which is September 11 at Shawnee Lake. Adoption Certificates and Posters will be available soon for distribution. Race Day takes all of our support to make this day a success. If you have not already signed up to help on that day and are available, please contact Michelle Wilson Skin-ner at 244-7670 to obtain an assignment. If you would like to attend a meeting to get more infor-mation and assist with the planning, meeting dates follow. They are always held at the Topeka-Shawnee County Public Library at noon – 1:00p. Lunch is not provided, you may bring in lunch or purchase from the café.

July 2 July 23 Aug 6 Aug 20 Sept. 3

Other important dates: Jul 4 – Spirit of Kansas Festival (Lake Shawnee 10:00a – Dark) Duck Race Adoption Booth (2 days) Contact: Eric Naethe (286-1996) to sign up to help man the booth Jul 9 – Fiesta Mexicana Parade Contact: Jenalee Randall (213-2515) to sign up to participate

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Duck Race 2009

Incoming New Officers and Directors for 2010/2011:

Happy, Happy Birthday!:

6 - Guido Rodriquez 19 - Norm Stahl

19 - Tracy McDaneld 27 - Shawn Jurgenson

Chairman of the Board: Matt Dowd Bd Members – 1 yr term: President: George Laliberte Terry Beck President Elect: Mark Braun Debbie Escobar Secretary: Deb Zimmerman Tracy McDaneld Treasurer: Celia Cuthbertson Bd Members – 2 yr term: 1st Vice President: Dave Howater Jay Bachman 2nd Vice President: Rob Richie Dennis Handke Sergeant at Arms: Vern Knobelauch Mary Lenz

George Laliberte, our incoming Club President effective July 1, will be looking to build new com-mittee leadership. The Club Leadesrship Development meeting will take place either July or Au-gust. You are encouraged to participate and sign up for any committees that are of interest. Your active participation on committees ensures good coordination of activities and events.

Happy Anniversary!:

Joe Cox (2009) Dan Hejtmanek (1977) Don Hamilton (1992) Guido Rodriguez (2009) Dennis Handke (1996) Christine Taylor (2009)

If any information is found to be reported incorrectly, please identify discrepancy to Deb Zimmerman at deb.zimmerman@bartwest.com. Newsletters will be emailed to members of the Topeka Evening Sertoma Club unless otherwise requested, and mailed to those without email. Please forward any special an-nouncements you would like included in our newsletter. More information regarding Sertoma may be found by going to the website at: www.sertoma.org and www.topekasertomaclubs.org

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Sertoma Evening Club of Topeka Meetings held 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month

At Jayhawk Tower, Senate Room

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POWER Performance Of Winners Equals Results

Kansas District Leadership Conference

Saturday, June 19, 2010 Check-in: 9:00 a.m.

Conference: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library—Marvin Aud. B & C

1515 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66604 Cost: $5.00 per person

Breakfast and lunch provided Registrations due by June 14, 2010

After June 14, 2010 registration cost: $8.00

All Presidents, Secretaries, Treasurers, Officers, Board Members and in-coming leaders are highly encouraged to attend this conference to start your leadership year off on the right track. All club members are welcome! Some of the awards you will be earning this year will require attendance at this conference. Please bring the following items to showcase: membership materials and fundraising info, etc. If you have any questions, please contact me at (785) 224-7670 or email at anything4u_aka@yahoo.com I look forward to seeing you on June 19th. Michelle

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Registration Form Sertoman’s Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Club Name: ______________________________________ Vegetarian Meal: Yes______ No_______ Your Club Office for 2010-11: __________________________________________________________ Any past club offices held by you: _______________________________________________________ When did you join Sertoma? __________ Are you a Foundation member of Sertoma, $25/yr? ________ Does your club participate in SHARP? ________ Does your club participate in SAFEEARS? ________ Are you a planning on attending the Sertoma International Conference in San Antonio July 29-31? ______

Make checks payable to: Sertoma Kansas District

Mail to: Michelle Wilson Skinner, KS District Governor, 5537 SE 45th St., Tecumseh, KS 66542

REGISTRATION FORM2010 Annual Sertoma Convention29-31 July 2010 - San Antonio, Texas

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Complete the Registration Form for each full registration.

Hyatt Regency San Antonio

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Guest Tickets (If full Registration is not purchased)

REFUNDS must be requested in writing to the Executive Director.

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By July 1st After July 1st Total Fees

Your Convention Registration includes: Opening Mixer, all business sessions, seminars, Celebration (Awards) Luncheon andthe President's Banquet.

Full Registration must be paid in order to attend Convention activities including: voting, seminars and business sessions. Aregistered Convention attendee may purchase extra meal tickets for non-registered guests.

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$330 $350

Celebration Luncheon: $50 Each

Opening Mixer: $25 Each

President's Banquet: $100 Each

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If No, how many have you attended?Is this your 1st National Convention?

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