By Matt Thompson
For the last seven years or so Mini-Schoolers have been proud to go out and sell, sell, sell the Minnesota Weather guide calendar to make money for the program.
In the 97-98 school year the calendar drive got off to a quick start as students sold over 150 in the first 2 weeks of the drive. The absence of Lynott soon made itself felt, however, and the drive bogged down. Doug got it going again with promises of a free trip to top sellers and a big drawing for cash prizes.
The Mini-School didn’t set a new high, but they came close, selling 550 calendars and earning over $2400 for Mini-School. Top sellers this year were Lacey Landt with 44 and Kortnie Hansen with 37. Even though we missed Lynott, Doug was happy that the effort was distributed pretty well throughout the program.
The funds that were raised go to generally help out the program, especially the trips program. We wouldn’t have a van or canoes or tents without calendars. Thanks to everyone who helped out and to everyone who bought a calendar.