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Greetings Senators!
WOW!! By the time you read this article, the 2016-17 year will only have four months left in it. And we haven't really haven't slowed down our pace.
Looking back on Saturday, December 3rd, 2016 in Bloomington, MN, the MN JCI Senate along with the MN Statesman and the MN US Ambassadors held a training session during lunch at JCI MN JCLA (first time in a couple of years) to not only promote our individual organizations, but also provide information to the incoming 2017 board members of the JCI MN.
We held our Winter meeting the weekend of January 20 – 22, 2017 in Plymouth, MN at the Crowne Plaza West in conjunction with JCI MN at their Annual Convention. At our Winter meeting, I presented my Eagle pins to the following: Ann Piotrowski #74889, Sarah Stenerson #71544, Juanita Beauchamp #74247, Dana Listerud #69422, Bill Howe #56870, Doreen Lietzau #64069, Marge Miller #52948, and Pat Will FR#72.
The MN JCI Senate helped with or provided the following: 1) Provided a Senate info table on Friday night (Lorri Matthys
#64933 for manning the table). 2) Judged ID Portfolio competitions (Char Blashill #68880 for
heading this up). 3) Provided security at the Friday night Policy changes Q & A
(Don Heinonen #62610, Leslie Heinonen #66333, and myself).
4) Manned the floor at the JCI MN BOD meeting Saturday morning (Char Blashill #68880, Dean Skoog #74014, and Denise Olsen #69421).
5) Sponsored the First Timers program on Saturday (there were 15 at this convention) the books were scored and judged by (Sarah Stenerson #71544 and Jeri Lemke #72128).
6) Helped pour champagne at the Presidential Reception (Doreen Lietzau #64069, Don Lietzau #64932, and Greg Borders #63217).
We also helped celebrate the end of a great year, witnessed the installation of the JCI MN 86th State President Amie Klouse, and handed out two new Senatorships! Congratulations:
Chad Groetsch #75910 Lisa Ahlquist #75928.
And, congratulations to this years Greg Ritter Memorial Award winner for the Outstanding RTF Senator of the Year: Leslie Heinonen #66333.
On Saturday, January 28th, 2017 we headed back to Brainerd, MN to help with their $150,000 Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza as added manpower. Later that afternoon we judged our Scholarship applications. The following MN JCI Senators took the time to help with the judging: Scholarship Coordinator Greg Borders #63217, Dean Skoog #74014, Ketti Green #68281, Greg Green #65761, Juanita Beauchamp #74247, Russ Beauchamp #74887, and myself.
On the weekend of March 31 – April 2, 2017 we will be heading to the Bemidji Jaycees Home, Travel, and Sports Show to help with concessions and garbage. In the past this has been the largest fundraiser for the MN JCI Senate; let’s continue the tradition and provide the manpower needed.
The weekend of April 21 – 23, 2017, the MN JCI Senate will be traveling to Branson, MO for the Region VI Spring Meeting.
The following weekend, Saturday, April 29, 2017, we will hold the MN JCI Senate Annual Meeting / Elections starting at 1:00pm at the Bonde Bistro in Delano, MN. Afterwards we will enjoy a social at the GrandStay hotel in Delano until 10:00pm. There will be games, cards, snacks, beer, and pop available to all Senators and guests.
On Mother's Day weekend (May 12 – 14, 2017) we will be heading up to the Arrowwood Resort and Convention Center in Alexandria, MN. (See flyer at back of Scope newsletter for more information). We will be helping at the JCI MN Spring Convention with the following: man the floor at the BOD, counting first timers books / signatures, and pouring champagne at the presidential reception. Plus, we will be providing the Friday night meal to the Executive board. (continued page 2)
Board of Directors 2
VP Reports 3
Officer Reports 4-6
Letters of Intent, Editor 5
Area Reports 7
Region VI, Calendar 8
Meeting Minutes 9-11
Return the Favor 13
Forms 14-19
Inside this issue:
Hal Krekorian Golf 12
President’s Comments - Martin ‘Toon’ Bauman
Minnesota JCI Senate
March 2017 Volume 5 Issue 3
SCOPE
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Volume 5 Issue 3
2016-17 Minnesota JCI Senate Board
President: Martin ‘Toon’ Bauman #67855 [email protected]
Life Fund Administrator: Lorri Matthys #64933 [email protected]
Keeper of the Log/Directory: Mike Libby #40511 [email protected]
1st Vice President: Susan Adams-Eriksen #65312 [email protected]
Future Directions Chair: Leslie Heinonen #66333 [email protected]
JCI Senate Items: Char Blashill #68880 [email protected]
2nd Vice President: Michele Lagred #66199 [email protected]
F D Committee Member: Dean Skoog #74014 [email protected]
Sergeant at Arms: Don Lietzau #64932 [email protected]
Secretary: Kris Wilke #72950 [email protected]
Chaplain: Jerry Will #24873 [email protected]
Hospitality Chair: Greg Green #65761 [email protected]
Treasurer: Sarah Stenerson #71544 [email protected]
Activation & Retention: Keith St. Marie #67852 [email protected]
“SCOPE” Editor: Tom Joyal #64068 [email protected]
North Area Coordinator: Cheryl Kimmes #63218 [email protected]
RTF Coordinator: Denise Olsen #69421 [email protected]
Webmaster/E-Blast Distributor Jason Gadd #67854 [email protected]
Central Area Coordinator: OPEN
Scholarship Coordinator: Greg Borders #63217 [email protected]
Chairman of the Board: Ketti Green #68281 [email protected]
South Area Coordinator: Dana Listerud #69422 [email protected]
Freshman Senators: Ann Piotrowski #74889 [email protected]
Political Advisor: Don Heinonen #62610 [email protected]
President: Jim Mammen #37122 [email protected]
Secretary: Pete Reinecker #11777 [email protected]
Region VI VP: Brian Trautman #61774 [email protected]
2016-17 US JCI Senate Board
Administrative VP: John Robinson #55768 [email protected]
Treasurer: Lawrence Pittman #53932 [email protected]
Past President: Carol "CJ" Jordan #45857 [email protected]
(President’s Comments, continued from page 1)
This will be the last convention our hospitality chair Greg Green #65761 will be in charge of; let’s celebrate with him. Region VI NVP Brian Trautman #61774 and his wife Kelly FR#51 will be in attendance, so, come and welcome Brian and Kelly back to Minnesota for the second time this Senate year. Finally, who will be honored with their Senatorship at this convention?
The last event of the year that the MN JCI Senate will be in attendance is the 2017 US JCI Senate National Convention in Northbrook, IL (June 19 – 23, 2017).
As always during the months of March, April, May, and June, we the MN JCI Senate need to continue to Serve JCI MN, take every Opportunity to do a little extra fund-raising, Activate our existing members, and Recruit new members.
Please remember to always:
Spread your wings and SOAR like an Eagle!
Martin ‘Toon’ Bauman #67855 45th President MN JCI Senate 2016-2017 [email protected]
Hi All,
Well I’m having a hard time believing we’re almost done with winter, YEAH! It was wonderful to see so many people at convention in January. I had so many great conversations.
I would like to welcome our two newest Senators Chad Groetsch and Lisa Ahlquist. What a great night! You are both great new assets to the Senate, and will do wonderful things.
I would like to give a Big Huge Thank you to Greg Green for having been such a fantastic Hospitality VP! Whoever takes on filling your apron will need some long stings to get it tied!
State Bowling is coming up, April 29 & 30th. Saturday is singles and couples, Sunday is teams. It’s hosted by the St. Paul Jaycee’s at Sun Ray Lanes. Anyone want to form a team or two? I’m willing to bowl, just warning I’m lucky when I break 100! But I do have my own bowling ball and shoes.
Well here’s to a warm sunny spring! Yours in Jaycees, Susan Adams-Eriksen #65312 1st Vice President MN JCI Senate 2016-2017 [email protected] 715-357-0077
1st Vice President - Susan Adams-Eriksen
Hey there, fellow Senators! I wanted to start this article with thanking all my senate family for the kind words and condolences to myself and my family during my dad’s battle with cancer and of his passing away on January 9th. It has been difficult, and I thank Toon and the rest of the Senate board for your support. Congratulations to our new Senators. Please remember to get in your applications to Toon for upcoming conventions. Just a reminder to turn in your Return the Favor hours to Denise Olsen.
There are several upcoming events being hosted by local Jaycee Chapters, let’s show our support and go visit these chapters. Also a great opportunity to recruit potential new members for this great organization. See you in Alexandria. Michele Lagred #66199 2nd Vice President MN JCI Senate 2016-2017 [email protected]
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2nd Vice President - Michele Lagred
Welcome new Senators!
Chad Groetsch #75910 Lisa Ahlquist #75928
Become a Life Member and never pay dues again! A one time payment of $250.00 will take care of the dues for the rest of your life! Otherwise, please submit your $25.00 dues payment to me no later than the date shown below with your name to:
Sarah Stenerson #71544 525 15th Ave N #5 Fargo, ND 58102.
Don't forget to notify me of address changes too!
Sarah Stenerson Treasurer MN JCI Senate 2016-2017 [email protected] 218-330-2604 (c)
Treasurer Tidbits - Sarah Stenerson
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RICK BATTIS 59587
RUSSELL BEAUCHAMP 74887
DONNY BITTNER 68677
LAURA CHESNEY-GADD 72127
CHRIS CHRISTOFILIS 15863
CHERYL KIMMES 63216
ROBERT KLINGER 31788
JERI LEMKE 72128
DREW NERDAHL 74890
MARK OTTESON 62611
Members Due February 5th
DELLA OYEN 61687
ANN PIOTROWSKI 74889
HOWARD SEIM 8185
DEAN SKOOG 74014
TONY WENCL 70352
KRIS WILKE 72950
TRAVIS AHLQUIST 69671
DAN ANDERSON 65582
NORA ANDERSON 68111
BILL BECK 45182
LINDA BEST 65586
MEREDITH BLACK 75139
JOSH BOHMBACH 66675
CRAIG BYRAM 65314
RICK COLE 60121
CARYN COLLER 59584
ANDREW DUNLEAVY 23751
LORI JOLENE ESSER 69670
TERRI FLIPP 74888
PAMELA FUNK 65313
KELLY GAGE 1489
KAREN GANNETTA 71545
JOHN GIBART 46894
GREG GREEN 65761
DEB HEMSTAD 58177
PAMELA HERDERING 64524
STEVE HERDERING 64525
CAROLE HLAVAY 65583
Members Due May 5th
TOM JAY 62608
ROBERTA JAY 63896
MARY DEVINE JOHNSON 68110
PAUL KIMMES 73081
JOHN KNIEVEL 22649
JOHN MACFARLANE 19870
ERIN MCCOMB 67139
JAIME MCDONALD 58358
PATTI MCDONALD 61736
AL MERSCHMAN 36962
LORI OAKLAND 67100
MARTY O'KEEFE 66392
MARTY OLSON 49692
JOHN PROZINSKI 57241
ROBIN ROTHSTEIN 75167
JULIE ANN SCHALLY 69672
BOB SLAYBAUGH 75140
NANCY STREDDE 63623
AL SWEDMARK 45192
WESLEY THOMAS 20124
JERRY VAN OORT 32464
ED VOBEJDA 64513
CRAIG WILLIAMS 57239
RICHARD WOLTER 65584
As of December 31, 2016, the value of the Life Fund is $28,686.11 and there are 147 living members.
Welcome to our newest Life Members - Dale Becker #42489 & Russ Beauchamp #74887.
Senators who are interested in becoming Life Members should contact Minnesota JCI Senate Treasurer Sarah Stenerson #71544. Life membership is $250 and can be paid in installments but needs to be completely paid within 1 year.
Lorri Matthys #64933 Life Fund Administrator MN JCI Senate 2016-2017 [email protected]
Life Fund - Lorri Matthys
We say the Jaycee Creed at all our Jaycee meetings but the message today is very simple.
"We Believe" We as Jaycees believe in many things of great value to ourselves, our community and our nation. To believe is really something great, but to fulfill our beliefs is what counts. Faith in God means love, sincerity, honesty, and above all service to the people of God. It is said that, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." Our message in our creed is very clear - "Give."
♦ Give your love and service to your fellow man.
♦ Give your friendship to people all over the world for a better understanding.
♦ Give your talents to you country for the benefit of all.
♦ Give your support to your government to achieve the highest in social and economic development.
♦ Give your enthusiasm and support to all people of good will for a better society and a better world. I pray that I may do my share in making a better world. I pray that I may be part of the cure for the ills of the world. Amen Jerry Will #24873 Chaplain MN JCI Senate 2016-2017 [email protected]
Chaplain - Jerry Will
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The third issue of this year is (finally) out! I hope you found it appropriate, informative, interesting, and a little fun late. (And I hope I didn’t miss anything!) If you have any comments, feel free to contact me. The next deadline for newsletter articles/pictures is scheduled for Friday, May 19th. Again, if there are things that you would like to see in our newsletter, please contact me and let me know. Tom Joyal #64068 SCOPE Newsletter Editor MN JCI Senate 2016-2017 [email protected]
ATTENTION!
Newsletter Notes - Tom Joyal
If you are planning on stepping up to run this GREAT organization you must get your letters of intent to the current MN JCI Senate Secretary Kris Wilke [email protected] by:
Wednesday, March 15th, 2017.
www.mnjcisenate.org/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/287122268008664/
Find us on the Web!!
Minnesota JCI Senate- The Minnesota JCI Senate Directory has been updated during the month of January. Copies have been emailed to those Senators who previously requested it. If you would like a PDF or Excel version of the current Directory, e-mail your request to me. Updates for the Directory can be sent to me at: Mike Libby PO Box 159 Parkers Prairie, MN 56361 Mike Libby #40511 Keeper of the Log/Directory MN JCI Senate 2016-2017 [email protected] 218/338-6021(H) 320/808/3880(C)
Directory - Mike Libby
Hospitality Chair - Greg Green
Dear Friends: As most of you already know I am leaving the position of Hospitality Chairman for the Minnesota JCI Senate. Please consider this to be my sincere goodbye to each and every one of you. I want you all to know that I am truly leaving here with mixed feelings; HAPPY about not having to plan the meals, shop for the food and drinks, organize the bins with the necessary supplies, condense the supplies and food into bins and coolers, play horizontal Tetris to pack the trailer, & haul the Senate trailer to convention ONLY to unload everything onto carts, luggage racks, and two wheelers headed to the Hospitality Room. Then arrange the room furniture, unpack the bins, set up the bar, coordinate the cooler contents, layout the tables with necessary serving utensils, bowls, crock pots, roasters, plates, cutlery, & napkins for dinner….and that’s just Friday, so I’ll stop there. But I’m also SAD to be letting go of such a great opportunity where there are so many wonderful friends and colleagues that are more than willing to help.
Co-Chairing the food and snacks for the USJCI Senate national convention in Rochester and the USJCI Region VI fall meeting in Brainerd was a tremendous challenge for me personally, yet I cannot express what each of these afforded me to learn and grow in the process. Thank you all so much for making my time a truly enjoyable one. The last five years as your Hospitality Chair was one of the best periods of my Senate career. I learned a great deal, worked with many fantastic people, and hope that what I did had an impact on a newer Jaycee or two. My very best wishes for the future go out to each and every one of you. I’m not riding off into the sunset, but I do have a few ideas to fill my soon-to-be free time. Yours sincerely, Greg Green #65761 Hospitality MN JCI Senate 2016-2017 [email protected]
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Chairman of the Board - Ketti Green
Hello one and all, At Annual convention this past January I had the opportunity to talk to many Jaycees of which one was the Program Manager for the Junior Jaycees and she has the opportunity to put together programming during convention for the Junior Jaycees. As we talked I got to thinking that we have some awesome Senators that could put together some fun trainings for the kids ages 10 - 17. Sheena also said that her program needs to be self funded, that got me to thinking maybe we could help her out financially as well. Also during this convention there was talk at the Board of Directors about possibly not having the Junior Jaycees held at conventions, that conversation was tabled until next convention. I did ask Sheena if she would like me to approach the Senators to see if there was any interest in helping out with some trainings and she said that would be great. I did NOT mention anything about money except that she should put together a budget and present to the Statesman, Ambassadors and Senators to see if she could get some financial assistance. So.... If any of you wonderful Senators would like to drag out and dust off some trainings that would benefit these kids please let me know via email what you would like to do. You can do more than one training. I would love to compile a great list of trainings for her. In the Jaycee Spirit, In the Senate Spirit, Ketti Green #68281 Chairman of the Board MN JCI Senate 2016-2017 [email protected]
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North Area Coordinator - Cheryl Kimmes
Hello Fellow Senators, Are you ready for Spring? I received the following request from Zachariah Johnson:
We are looking for senators to do trainings at spring convention. Please seek out interest, subject matter, and contact info. Thank you
So, I thought I'd reach out to all of you for some help. If you can give some feedback, I'll give him your suggestions.
I have reached out to President Amie for her thoughts. As for up her in the North, I have reached out to all of the Chapters in Regions 1 through 4; as I get information from those chapters I pass along their information to all of you. Cheryl Kimmes #63218 North Area Coordinator MN JCI Senate 2016-2017 [email protected]
Central Area Coordinator - This Could Be You!
Minnesota JCI Senators: Until the position of Central Area Coordinator, if anyone from Central Area would like to promote a project, please submit the information to the newsletter editor by the next deadline. Thanks!
South Area Coordinator - Dana Listerud
Hello Senators, As I write this I am thinking about the wonderful organization we all joined and belong to and how it has changed so much! Good, bad or indifferent however you see it, it is still something we belong to in one way or another. As Senators we are here to guide, watch, mentor and help support our members, chapters and state whenever we can or are asked. You may be sitting there wondering where in the world I am going with this. So, bear with me! One of my favorite things that I like to do as a member is turn in applications to honor and recognize the leaders we are growing year after year with their Statesman, Ambassador and Senatorships. The smile it brings to my face watching the surprise come over someone's face is worth a million. At the same time, I look back at how I wish this person or that person could have turned in a letter for this member. It would have meant so much to them. Remember someone had to write a letter for you. Please keep that in mind when you are asked! Return the favor.... If you don't feel you can write one for someone than say so; don't leave it without an answer. At the same time of you say yes, please follow through. In my opinion it is our duty to write letters for these honors since we have one, two or all three.
Letters can be a paragraph to a page long. I have also seen form letters and letters that are all facts and both else. Personally, I love to include a personal memory I have with the member to show how they touch people's lives and that you do mean something to me. Please let's get these applications turned in and show the State, Country and world that JCI Minnesota has the best of the best. Let's lead by example, let's honor our members! If you need help please let me know, I am always here to help you. Dana Listerud #69422 South Area Coordinator MN JCI Senate 2016-2017 [email protected] Editor’s Note: I would like to thank Dana, Cheryl and Lorri for their good humor while I prepared “their newsletter articles” of the past. I was a bit sad to have received everyone’s articles this month, leaving me nowhere to be creative. So what did I do? Well...I ran late! So now I ask all of you to forgive the tardiness of this edition (and after everyone else was on time!) Thank you for understanding, and again, thank you for your good sportsmanship!
45th Anniversary of Region VI April 21 – 23, 2017
Branson Missouri In three months or so, the Missouri JCI Senate will host the Spring Region VI in Branson, MO! The Missouri JCI Senate hopes you will plan to be there and we have a special show planned for all those registered by the early deadline! To encourage you to travel the distance, a lower hotel rate has been negotiated! Only $75 per night! 1. The room rate is now only $75 per night (was $85). There are extra charges for extra folks in the room (>2); however, this is
the best rate we have seen for a region meeting in a very long time. The room rate is good for 3 days before and 3 days after the weekend.
2. For all those who register by the first deadline, March 21, 2017, the registration fee includes a show and dinner Saturday afternoon at Dick Clark's American Grandstand Theatre - The Legend's including Elvis, Temptations, Blues Brothers and Adele! The show will be at 3 pm on Saturday afternoon and dinner will immediately follow.
3. 2017 is the 45th anniversary of the Region VI and thus, we will celebrate that! VP Brian has appointed Donna Delaney of Missouri and Lori Oakland of Iowa to lead that celebration which will happen during the luncheon.
4. Your registration includes Light dinner and snacks Friday evening, Lunch on Saturday, Dinner with the Show on Saturday evening (early registration imperative) and Snacks Saturday evening! Breakfast will be served each morning and a dessert bar will be served each evening at 9 pm. A golf outing will be planned Friday if there is enough interest.
For others, there will be plenty to do in and around the Branson area – wineries, shopping, shows, and Table Rock Lake is relatively close for fishing. This is a very scenic area of Missouri! The Missouri JCI Senate has planned a fun filled weekend. (Hotel rate is good 3 days before and 3 days after the weekend). Please join the Missouri JCI Senate, your fellow Region VI state senators and other senators from across the US in Branson this Spring! If you have any questions, you can call Susan Hatcher at 636-391-0787. (See the registration form at the back of this newsletter. –Editor)
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Event Location Date
Bemidji Jaycees Home, Sport & Travel Show Bemidji, MN March 31-April 2, 2017
Region VI Spring Meeting Branson, MO April 21-23, 2017
MN JCI Senate Annual Meeting / Elections Delano, MN April 29, 2017
JCI Minnesota Spring All State Convention Alexandria, MN May 12-14, 2017
2017 US JCI Senate National Annual Convention Northbrook, IL June 19-23, 2017
Delano 4th of July Fundraiser Delano, MN July 2, 2017
Milville Beer Pouring Fundraiser Millville, MN July 22, 2017
MN JCI Senate Summer / Planning Meeting TBD TBD
US JCI Senate Fall Board Meeting Pasco, WA September 14-17, 2017
Region VI JCI Senate Fall Meeting Huron, SD October 6-8, 2017
JCI Minnesota Fall All State Convention / Elections Breezy Point, MN October 13-15, 2017
JCI Minnesota Annual State Convention Plymouth, MN January 19-21, 2018
Spring 2017 Region VI Senate Meeting
SAVE THE DATE - Upcoming Events
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Minnesota JCI Senate Winter Meeting – Plymouth, MN
Saturday, January 21, 2017 Call to order: President Martin ‘Toon’ Baumann at 2:13pm Members Present: Martin ‘Toon’ Bauman #67855, Mark Ewert #55453, Don Lietzau #64932, Doreen Lietzau #64069, Dana Listerud #69422, Ketti Green #68281, Char Blashill #68880, Greg Green #65761, Dean Skoog #74014, Jeri Lemke #72128, Don Heinonen #62610, Juanita Beauchamp #74247, Susan Adams-Erikson #65312, Jerry Will #24873, Pat Will FR #72, Marge Miller #52928, Sarah Stenerson #71544, Greg Borders #63217, Dave Owen #59817, Cindy Owen, Bill Howe #56870, Lorri Matthys #64933, Randy Young #46420, Ann Piotrowski #74889 Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Bill Howe #56870 Invocation: Jerry Will #24873 Introduction & Welcome: State your Name, Senate number and why you like this weather instead of snow. Approval of Agenda: Motion to approve by Don Heinonen #62610, second by Mark Ewert #55453, Unanimous Secretary’s Report: Motion to approve by Leslie Heinonen #66333 , second Don Heinonen #62610; Discussion: Mark Ewert’s number incorrect. Unanimous. Treasurer Report: Sarah Stenerson #71544; Balances reported of $XX,XXX.XX with $XXX restricted for Scholarship. Motion to approve by Greg Borders #63217, second by Greg Green #65761. Unanimous. Membership report: Currently at 230 members 66 due 16 billed and 50 life. Membership is down 12 for the year, with 2 new being added tonight. Full membership billing letter to be mailed this year. Presentation – 82nd President Amie Klouse and husband Brian – thanking MN JCI Senate for support. Senate presented check for $1000. First Vice President Report: Susan Adams-Erikson #65312
Future Directions Leslie Heinonen #66333: Last meeting in September; people can announce candidacy for 2017-2018 board. If you have any questions about board positions, please do not hesitate to ask. Life Fund Coordinator Lorri Matthys #64933: Current balances $28,006.14; still working through account transition. Life membership $250, with payment plan available. Directory Coordinator Mike Libby #40511: (Not present); updated directory was recently emailed. Email Mike if you would like to be on the list. Newsletter and Communications Tom Joyal #64068: (Not present); please submit articles by February 10th, May deadline will be May 17th. Scholarship Greg Borders #63217: Emailed most of state high schools, receiving applications. Will probably end up with 20-25 applications, currently have 14. Judging at the Brainerd fishing contest. Sergeant of Arms Don Lietzau #64932:
President Raffle – 10 tickets Mark Ewert, Pat Will, Greg Green, Marge Miller, Leslie Heinonen, Lorri Matthys, Juanita Beaucamp, Bill Howe, Ketti Green, Susan Erikson. Door Prizes: everyone is a winner – enough prizes for each to get one.
Chaplain Jerry Will #24873: Since the last meeting has mailed out 60 birthday cards, 27 anniversary cards, 6 sympathy cards. Web Master Jason Gadd #67854: Sent 21 email since last convention fewer bouncing back.
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Volume 5, Issue 3
Secretary - Kris Wilke (Meeting Minutes)
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JCI Items Char Blashill #68880: Senate Shirts French Blue order form available. There are also items from Bemidji vendor available: quarter zip windshirt, full zip lightweight, heavier sweatshirt. Tshirt, looking for input on logo,
Second Vice President Michelle Lagred #66199 (Not present) Activation & Retention Keith St. Marie #67852: (Not present) No Report Road Run Program: No program manager at this time.
Return the Favor Denise Olsen #69421: (Not present) Dana reporting only 4 people submitted at last deadline, hoping people will submit those hours next time. Freshmen Senators Ann Piotrowski #74889: Two awards going out, Jeri Lemke will be assisting with families. Ann will be working on state staff duties tonight when awards are going out. Hospitality Chair Greg Green #65761: Greg will be retiring as Hospitality Chair as of 6/30/17. Feed the bear! Will have a new senator toast tonight. Area Coordinators:
North Area Coordinator Cheryl Kimmes #63218: (Not present), no report. Central Area Coordinator Jeri Lemke #72128: has stepped down, No report. South Area Coordinator Dana Listerud #69422: State lines have been restructured; has been contacting members but not getting a lot of responses.
Political Advisor Don Heinonen #62610: Received email from Region VI Political Advisor, anyone interested in stepping up to Regional staff, please indicate by 2/15/17. Tom Hendrix announced candidacy of Region VI NVP at Houston. Advisor’s job is to encourage and educate people that would like to continue on to State, Regional and National positions in the Senate organization. We need to work on succession of office of Minnesota. Immediate Past President Ketti Green #68281: Discussion at JCI MN BOD meeting, Jaycees are looking for trainers for Jaycees and for Jr Jaycees discussion. Would like to hear if Senators would be interested in leading trainings. Old Business: 1) “Legacy Scholarship Fund” Mark Ewert #55453: Campaign kicked off in September, to create permanent
scholarship fund. Ball park need to raise 10,000 to create an endowment. MN Senate set aside 7500 matching funds. Goal to raise 15,000 to fully utilize 7500 matching. Mailed 460 letters have received 25 responses, raising $4435. Still short $3,000M from $15M goal. Motion by Doreen Lietzau#64069, second by Jerry Will #24873 to spend up to $2,500 to form 501C3. Discussion: 501c3 status would allow donations and some expenses to be tax deductible; Sharon suggested using Fall Region VI Meeting profits to pay. Randy Young is making contact with people that may be able to help us; Senator Peter McMillian will waive his personal fees but can’t do it for free, felt it wouldn’t go over the $2500. Motion passed. Motion by Mark Ewert #55453, second by Gregg Green #65761 to approve the following slate of Board members to the MN JCI Senate foundation with terms to expire at the end of the MN JCI Senate 2017 Annual Election Meeting. Board would include Randy Young #46420, Doreen Lietzau #64069, Greg Borders #63217, Mark Ewert #55453 and Ketti Green #68281. Motion passed.
2) Planning Meeting for Region VI Fall Meeting Ketti #68281: had a great time at Craguns. MN received some awards: Pat Will received FR 72, RTF Outstanding State, 1st Trimester, US JCI Foundation recognized sponsors. Toon received Mammon Presidential medallion.
3) MN JCI Senate 45th Anniversary recognized past presidents, had memorabilia displayed; need to start plan 50th. 4) US JCI Senate National Winter Board Houston, attended by Randy Young & Marge Miller. Tom Hendrix from Mo
announced for Regional NVP. Meetings Fall board 2017 Pasco Washington, Winter board 2018 St Augustine FL, June convention 2018 Pittsburg PA. Region VI didn’t do very well with awards.
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Secretary - Kris Wilke (Meeting Minutes, cont.)
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(continued from page 10) New Business: 1) Brainerd Jaycees $150,000 Ice Fishing Extravaganza – Brainerd MN on January 28, 2017; President ‘Toon” will be
contacting Brainerd Jaycees then looking for Senators to work manpower. 2) Bemidji Jaycees Home Sport & Travel Show – Bemidji MN on March 31-April 2, 2017: Need manpower to work 3
days of food concessions. Need to sign up to get a door pass. Fri 4-8 Sat 9-8 Sun 11-3 3) Region VI Spring Meeting in Branson MO, April 21-23, 2017 4) MN JCI Senate Annual Meeting / Elections – Bonde Bistro in Delano 4/29 have to purchase food and beverages at
the Bistro; then Hotel 4-10pm we can bring in our hospitality. 5) JCI Minnesota Spring All State Convention in Alexandria MN, May 12-14, 2017 6) 2017 US JCI Senate National Annual Convention – Northbrook IL June 18-22. Greg & Ketti Green are Region VI
ONTO chairs. Looking at getting a bus for minimal cost. Looking at Medieval times restaurant for Region VI dinner. Calendar of Events: Registrations available:
Delano fundraiser – 7/2/17, Sunday 11am to 8pm. Need 12 Senators for manpower. Millville 7/22 Delano donation check of $750 presented.
Guest Comments: None President Comments Martin ‘Toon’ Bauman #67855:
‘Spread your wings and soar like an eagle’ the following people stepped up into leadership and earned their wings; Pins were awarded to: Ann Pietrowski, Pat Will, Sarah Stenerson, Juanita Beaucamp, Dana Listerud, Bill Howe, Doreen Lietzau, Marge Miller
Comments for the Good of the Order: ♦ Greg Green: due to New membership success program manager Robin Rothstein leaving her cell phone in the senate
hospitality room, she has been challenged to grow the state by Spring All State Convention. Greg will give them $150 if they are at growth; if they aren’t, they will be hospitality servers in 80’s prom garb.
♦ Mark Ewert – past president Kelly Wills passed away. He had a stroke about 3 months ago and succumbed to pneumonia. Several MN past presidents attended the funeral.
♦ Mark Ewert – question awarding Senate award to acting president; discussed. ♦ Ritter to go out tonight. Adjourn: Motion by Char Blashill #68880, second by Greg Borders #63217 to adjourn at 3:46pm. Unanimous. Creed led by Pat Will FR#72 Respectfully submitted by Leslie Heinonen #66333 Acting Secretary
Secretary - Kris Wilke (Meeting Minutes, cont.)
Hey, you! Senator!
You may have noticed a severe lack of photos in this issue, yes? Well, I’m going to let you in on a little secret here...It’s because your friendly newsletter editor didn’t get any from you!
That’s right! The pictures of the two new Senators and the kids at Convention? It’s a good thing they posted them on Facebook! Everything else has been just stock/borrowed photos. (Well, OK, Greg included one in his article to emphasize his content.)
Now, here’s what I want you to do: SEND PICTURES of Senators doing things! Don’t wait for someone else or simply expect that someone else will. You...Do It! I only have one more edition to put out this year for Toon, and I want it to be a good one.
Thanks! This has been a public service announcement from your friendly Scope editor.
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24th Hal Krekorian Memorial Golf Tournament
Hello MN JCI Senators, In addition to serving as Membership Information Services Program Manager, I have the honor of serving as Chairman of the 24th Hal Krekorian Memorial Golf Tournament. This activity is conducted annually in conjunction with the US JCI Senate National Convention. The proceeds from this event are given to the USJCI Senate Foundation. The financial success of the outing relies heavily on sponsorships. Past sponsors have included individuals, state organizations, regions, past senate groups and current senate groups. There are several opportunities for sponsorship. These include: major sponsor, contest sponsor, tee sponsor, golf cart sponsor, just to name a few. Donations of $50 or more may be applied to your U.S. JCI Senate Foundation account and accumulate to your next level of giving. Donations may also be credited to Memorial Scholarships of your choice. Attached is a Sponsorship Registration Form that outlines the value for each level of sponsorship. You may consider more than one level of sponsorship. It is requested that you include this form in your next newsletter or E-News distributed within your state or region. I have also provided an entry form should you or any member of your organization want to participate in the tournament as an individual or as a team. Many states enter a team. I encourage you to strongly consider serving as a sponsor this year at any level you decide to choose. Your support is appreciated. Should you have any questions….please feel to contact me via email or phone. Gary Pittenger #24804 Chairman (The referenced forms can be found at the end of the newsletter. –Editor)
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Return the Favor - Denise Olsen
Hello Everyone, I want to start out by thanking those that turned in their return the favor hours last quarter. If you did not get a chance to, it is not too late. Please include them when you submit this quarter’s submission. Please email them to my email address [email protected] no later than the below deadline. 3rd Quarter – May 30, 2017 (I need to have it in by June 1, 2017) I want to take a moment to congratulate Leslie Heinonen on receiving the Return the Favor award at Annual convention. Your hard work and dedication is inspiring! This will be the last chance to turn your hours into me as the Return the Favor Coordinator. I appreciate all that you have done for our chapters and want to say thanks for the opportunity to be part of the program. Denise Olsen #69421 Return The Favor Coordinator MN JCI Senate 2016-2017 [email protected]
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