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AmeriCorps: Tackling Critical Community Issues
Sep 30, 2020 12:00 PM
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MURC Member Weekly Assignments
 
Date: Greeter/Note-taker/Editor

 

IF YOU CANNOT COMPLETE YOUR ASSIGNMENT, PLEASE FIND ANOTHER MEMBER TO TAKE YOUR PLACE. THANK YOU, EVERYONE!

Sept.16: Bob/Jean/Jean
Sept. 23: Jerry/Lori/Lori
Sept. 30: Mark/CaroleP/CaroleP
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Announcements
Club president Erik V announced that nominations are open for Rotary District 5950 district governor for the year 2023-24. 
 
Rotary District Governor Tom Gump has asked that the district partner with Excelsior Morning Rotary and Lake Street Project to help recovery efforts in the areas affected by this summer's riots.
 
Minneapolis University Rotary now has its own Zoom account, active next week.  Club members will receive an invitation and password by email for future meetings.
 
The name and biography of the George Floyd Memorial Rotary scholar has been sent out, with permission, to the seven area Rotary clubs that collaborated with Minneapolis University to establish the 4-year scholarship.
 
Minneapolis University Rotary member Dan H has requested a pause on his club membership.  Best wishes to Dan!
 
 
Brag-a-Bucks

All "brag-a-buck" donations support projects of the Minneapolis University Rotary Service Foundation.  Thanks to all for your continuing support!
 
Carol C-H thanked Lori, Jean and Carole P for taking on the duties of club newsletter editor.
 
Bob and Jean thanked Erin for assuming the duties of WebMaster for the club's website.
 
Carole P and Carol S welcomed today's speaker John Noltner and praised the work he is doing to promote peace and understanding. 
 
Carole P asked members to keep in their thoughts the residents of the West Coast as they suffer the extremes of fire and drought.
 
John Noltner thanked the club for today's invitation and its work on the George Floyd Scholarship.  He also acknowledged the friends and neighbors who have helped his wife and him prepare his home for sale as they embark on an extended trip through the US.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Today's Speaker
John Noltner, Founder of A Peace of My Mind, speaking on "38th and Chicago"
 
In the days immediately after George Floyd was killed by police at 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis, John Noltner brought a portable studio to that street corner and asked people a simple question:   What do you want to say?  It was an act of deep listening and the result is a powerful collection that speaks honestly to the pain and frustration, as well as the hopes and aspirations, of the community.  Mr. Noltner showed a short video sampling of the moving responses he received in the seven days that he spent at the site.  Further information and photography from 38th and Chicago can be viewed at  https://apomm.net/2020/06/29/i-can-hear-the-streets-talking/.
 
An award-winning photographer, Mr. Noltner has spoken previously at MURC about his multimedia arts project called "A Peace of My Mind."  It uses portraits and personal stories to bridge divides among people and encourage dialogue around important issues.  Through exhibits, workshops, lectures and on-site studies, A Peace of My Mind leads to new levels of understanding and human connections.   Further information can be found at the website apomm.net.
 
Mr. Noltner has worked on four continents, gathering stories of human courage, grace and resilience.  A Peace of My Mind has resulted in two books by Mr. Noltner, reflecting his belief that art and story-telling can help individuals, organizations and communities articulate their deepest values and encourage building social capital and inter-personal connections.   Mr. Noltner and his wife are about to begin a year-long adventure in their camper-trailer, talking with and listening to people around the US.  We wish them well on this adventurous undertaking!