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Mar. 13, 2018
Join RAD for a happy hour to catch up with your fellow Rotarian’s and friends.
Harriet’s Inn 4000 Lyndale Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55409 Tuesday, March 13th 5:30 to 7:00 |
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Guthrie Theater
Mar. 14, 2018
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300 S. 4th Street
Mar. 21, 2018
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3D Architectural Technology
Mar. 27, 2018
Join us at the next Rotary After Dark as Daniel and Ed Kodet present the use of 3D digital drawings and BIM drawings in architectural firms. Their presentation will focus on developing drawings used by architectural firms from idea through construction. Examples and techniques will be shown and will be a part of the meeting. Where: The Pub at the Minneapolis Club When: Tuesday, March 27th, 5:30 pm |
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#NOverdose - opioid crisis
Mar. 28, 2018
#NOverdose: Like every community in the US, Hennepin County is grappling with ever increasing opioid use and opioid-related deaths. In response, Sheriff Stanek took initiative and launched #NOverdose, connecting agencies, elected officials, health and community organizations, and everyday citizens in a unified effort. |
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Mar. 29, 2018 5:00 p.m.
Come celebrate the history and future of the best Rotary club in the world (that’s us!) on Thursday, March 29th. Our (belated) anniversary celebration will bring the club back to its roots, as we will be meeting at The Normandy Kitchen & Bar (405 S 8th St, Minneapolis): the club’s original home. The club will be hosting some yummy appetizers. We’ll get started at 5:00PM; join us when you can...you definitely won’t want to miss it! --John Rent and Meg Waterman |
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Saving manuscripts from ISIS.
Apr. 04, 2018
The Rev. Columba Stewart OSB, executive director of the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library and professor of theology at Saint John's School of Theology will be speaking to COL about his work saving manuscripts from ISIS. From an article in The Atlantic, February 23, 2017: Rescuing the world’s most precious antiquities from destruction is a painstaking project—and a Benedictine monk may seem like an unlikely person to lead the charge. But Father Columba Stewart is determined. Soft-spoken, dressed in flowing black robes, this 59-year-old American has spent the past 13 years roaming from the Balkans to the Middle East in an effort to save Christian and Islamic manuscripts threatened by wars, theft, weather—and, lately, the Islamic State. “Given what’s happened in the last years since the rise of ISIS, it’s very clear that things are really endangered,” Stewart said. “It’s imperative to make sure that these manuscripts are safe, because we don’t know what will happen to them.” |
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All hands on deck: help plan the next great event to benefit the COL Foundation
Apr. 10, 2018
City of Lakes is going to host a fundraising event this summer at Able Seedhouse & Brewery to benefit our literacy efforts and raise awareness of Rotary and the awesome work that COL members do in the community. This meeting will be a hands-on planning session to come up with programming, marketing, fundraising and other ideas to help us to make this a fun, vibrant, inspiring and successful event. Please join us as we kickoff our planning! Can't make the meeting but interested in helping? Contact Jodi Massey-Petrich. |
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Beyond Political Polarization: Finding Common Ground for the Common Good
Apr. 12, 2018
NOTE - THURSDAY PROGRAM ​INSTEAD OF WEDNESDAY Thursday, April 12 7:15 – 9:15 a.m. (no MCOL meeting April 11) Town and Country Club, St. Paul Growing partisan divide over political values is paralyzing families’ and communities’ ability to trust and find solutions for mutually shared human needs. Grounded in Rotary’s 4 Way Test, this community forum will offer new understandings and strategies for initiating conversations that focus on our shared humanity, and respect the integrity and worth of every individual’s views. Presenter: Bill Doherty, PhD, is a University of Minnesota Professor of Family Social Science and marriage and family therapist. Dr. Doherty successfully leads de-polarization workshops throughout the country through Better Angels—a national bipartisan citizen’s movement, dedicated to depolarization and unifying our divided nation by bringing liberals and conservatives together to understand each other beyond stereotypes and to form working alliances. Sponsored by St. Paul Sunrise Rotary in cooperation with the Rotary Clubs of Minneapolis City of Lakes and Woodbury |
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Apr. 12, 2018 7:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Annual Forum Explores Finding Common Ground Within Today’s Divisive Political Landscape
Political and social divisiveness permeates national and local news every day. While the issues are complex, finding shared values is possible.
“Beyond Political Polarization:
Finding Common Ground for the Common Good” April 12 7:15-9:15 a.m. St. Paul Town and Country Club at Marshall & Otis Avenues Presented by Minneapolis City of Lakes Rotary Club, St. Paul Sunrise and Woodbury Rotary Clubs
Presenter Bill Doherty, PhD, is a University of Minnesota Professor of Family Social Science and a marriage and family therapist. Dr. Doherty successfully leads de-polarization workshops throughout the country through Better Angels, a national bipartisan citizen’s movement, dedicated to depolarization and unifying our divided nation by bringing liberals and conservatives together to understand each other beyond stereotypes and to form working alliances. The upcoming session will explore how growing partisan divide over political values is paralyzing families
and communities. The forum will offer new understandings and strategies for initiating conversations that focus upon learning how to respect the integrity and worth of every individual’s views.
RSVP NOW! Admission is $25 but free to MCOL members, includes breakfast
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LinkedIn and Joining Boards
Apr. 18, 2018
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Apr. 18, 2018 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Are you ready to Be the Inspiration? Members of the current board and the 2018-19 board will meet one time before the start of the new Rotary year to discuss the club’s goals, expectations, and some administrative topics. We will then break out to meet with your counterpart to set your own goals and ensure a smooth transition in each respective role. Please bring your passion for Rotary and your big, hairy goals as we plan for the 2018-19 year! Dinner will be served. Please register below. |
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Life as an Exchange Student in Minneapolis
Apr. 25, 2018
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Apr. 25, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Enjoy an evening out with other Lakes Ladies at LUNAFEST, a traveling film festival celebrating, showcasing and championing women in film. LUNAFEST is creating a platform for women’s untold stories and working to increase opportunities for women filmmakers. Nine films will be shown. Patty Wetterling is the Honorary LUNAFEST Chairwoman this year Tickets: $25, available at Lunafest.org Meet at 6:00, Films run 7-9:00 PM Questions? Email Jean Johnson (Jean@Johnsonlc.com) |
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How to Get Hacked in 10 Easy Steps
May 02, 2018
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May 07, 2018 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
We will sticker and hand out books purchased with COL funds to graduating kids at 11:15 AM or 3:30 PM. Come give yourself 30 minute feel-good moment about the work we are doing to support literacy for kids in MInneapolis. Joyce Preschool is a multi-cultural two way (Spanish-English) immersion preschool that prepares a diverse population of kids for school while strengthening their families. |
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The Dallas Brass & Harmony Bridge
May 08, 2018
Please join us for the Rotary After Dark meeting on Tuesday, May 8. We will be having a presentation that night from Michael Levine, the founder and trombonist for The Dallas Brass, an internationally known brass ensemble. The Dallas Brass has performed for two U.S. Presidents, has made appearances with Cincinnati Pops, New York Pops, at Carnegie Hall, and around Europe in addition to the U.S. Perhaps most famously, The Dallas Brass frequently travels to public schools to present clinics to students as well as work with them on a selection of music. It is in this connection with founder and director Michael Levine hit upon an idea which aligns with Rotary values, and especially the Rooters' current focus on singing to seniors. Michael has founded Harmony Bridge, https://www.harmonybridge.net. The idea behind Harmony Bridge is a simple one -- school band members learn to play familiar tunes in small ensembles, and take what they have learned to nursing homes and other senior residences and put on a show for the residents. Jim Nelson has been to some of these shows locally (featuring Edina school musicians) and he can attest: the seniors love it! It doesn't stop with the music, either. The kids learn about community service and enjoy the interaction with the seniors. Our club has developed some relationships with Edison High School through the efforts of Doug Schmitt and John Vandermyde. Joining us with Michael at RAD will be Lesley Earles, music instructor at Edison. Check out the Harmony Bridge website to learn more. Where: Minneapolis Club Card Room When: Tuesday, May 8th, 5:30 pm |
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Concise and Complex: Creating Picture Books
May 16, 2018
With few words, picture books can appear simple to create, but behind them are often many people working for years. John will share this process and a few surprises. John Coy is the award-winning author of picture books, young adult novels, and the 4 for 4 middle-grade series. He lives in Minneapolis and visits schools around the world. |
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United States Navy
May 23, 2018
As the Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy (DUSN) for Policy, Jodi Greene serves as the Secretary's primary advisor on all matters relating to the Department of the Navy foreign and defense policy, capability and readiness issues, security policy, intelligence oversight, and special programs and activities. She will be providing an overview of the Navy, it's importance to national security, the Minneapolis community, and the upcoming commissioning of the USS Minneapolis-St. Paul. |
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May 24, 2018 5:15 p.m.
The second Rotary After Dark of May will not be held on Tuesday, May 22. Rather, it will be held on Thursday, May 24th at 5:15 pm at the Minneapolis Institute if Art. Host Gary Mosiman has enlisted his college roommate and docent at MIA, Dick Ploetz, to lead us in a 45 minute tour highlighting “The Mysteries of the Museum.” You’ll learn: 1. What painting caused a scandal at the 1799 Academy and resulted in crowds of snickering viewers? 2. What art discovery made a German archeologist think he had discovered the lost city of Atlantis? 3. When and how Porsche stole the idea for the Volkswagen from a Czech artist? 4. What art object was determined to be “too perfect” and changed the course of the career of its creator? 5. Who Rembrandt really painted in one of his last and greatest paintings? The tour will be followed by a happy hour either in the Institute’s first floor coffee shop and cafe or at a nearby restaurant/bar. Because MIA limits the size of tour groups, we ask you to please register for this event. Those who register by the May 21 deadline will receive further details about the tour via email. Where: Minneapolis Institute of Art (2400 3rd Ave S) When: Thursday, May 24th, 5:15 pm |
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The Mysteries of the Museum
May 24, 2018 5:15 p.m.
The second Rotary After Dark of May will not be held on Tuesday, May 22. Rather, it will be held on Thursday, May 24th at 5:15 pm at the Minneapolis Institute if Art. Host Gary Mosiman has enlisted his college roommate and docent at MIA, Dick Ploetz, to lead us in a 45 minute tour highlighting “The Mysteries of the Museum.” You’ll learn: 1. What painting caused a scandal at the 1799 Academy and resulted in crowds of snickering viewers? 2. What art discovery made a German archeologist think he had discovered the lost city of Atlantis? 3. When and how Porsche stole the idea for the Volkswagen from a Czech artist? 4. What art object was determined to be “too perfect” and changed the course of the career of its creator? 5. Who Rembrandt really painted in one of his last and greatest paintings? The tour will be followed by a happy hour either in the Institute’s first floor coffee shop and cafe or at a nearby restaurant/bar. Because MIA limits the size of tour groups, we ask you to please register for this event. Those who register by the May 21 deadline will receive further details about the tour via email. Where: Minneapolis Institute of Art (2400 3rd Ave S) When: Thursday, May 24th, 5:15 pm |
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May 25, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
10:00 - 11:00 Reading Celebration! Students will read aloud in small groups, followed by an award ceremony in which each student receives a book and an award for her/his achievements in reading. Cake and juice will be served after the program. Volunteers from the City of Lakes Rotary Club will help set up before the event (9-10:00 am), pass out books/awards, and serve cake and juice following the program, then clean up (11- noon).
These students have been supported by our club this year and a District Grant, being able to choose a book to take home after tutoring sessions.
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Preventing and Treating Pain in Children and Teenagers
May 30, 2018
Too many children and teenagers suffer from unrelieved headaches/migraines, abdominal pain and/or widespread pain in their muscles and joints. Dr. Stefan Friedrichsdorf, the director of the Department of Pain Medicine, Palliative Care & Integrative Medicine at Children's Minnesota will discuss effective treatment strategies. Don't miss this program - while Dr. Friedrichsdorf works with kids, his techniques and insights on pain management are applicable to all! The Department of Pain Medicine, Palliative Care and Integrative Medicine at Children's Minnesota, Minneapolis / St. Paul is one of the largest and most comprehensive programs of its kind in the country. The interdisciplinary pain program is devoted to prevent and treat acute, procedural, neuropathic, psycho-social-spiritual, visceral, and persistent pain for all pediatric patients in close collaboration with all subspecialties at Children's Minnesota. Dr. Friedrichsdorf has presented more than 600 lectures about pediatric pain medicine and palliative care in 27 countries on all six continents and has a track record of research and and publications in the field, including contributions to more than 20 books on the subject |
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Human Trafficking
Jun. 06, 2018
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi is a national leader in the fight against sex trafficking and has driven results in Ramsey County and at the statewide level. Judge Kappelhoff is a Hennepin County district court judge. Prior to his appointment, he was an Associate Clinical Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota Law School where he directed the Criminal Justice Clinic, directed the Minnesota Law Public Interest Residence Program, and taught a seminar course on human trafficking. |
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Lead Meetings People WANT to Attend
Jun. 12, 2018
Join us at our next Rotary After Dark, hosted by Gayle Noakes! How many hours have you spent in meetings that go nowhere? Meetings should be a place where people come together to share their experience and their ideas for improvement in order to form the best course of action for the organization. Too many meetings fall far short of this. And far too much time is being wasted as a result. What if YOU are the person about whom everyone says "I like going to their meetings - we actually accomplish something!" During this session, you will learn the highlights of simple, practical techniques that - when used consistently - will gain you this reputation. Where: The Pub at the Minneapolis Club When: Tuesday, June 12th, 5:30 pm |
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Minneapolis Downtown Council
Jun. 13, 2018
Downtown Minneapolis is the home to more than 160,000 employees, 43,000 residents and is part of a community that welcomes more than 30 million visitors annually. Our downtown is filled with entertainment, events, dining, nightlife, sight-seeing and shopping that offers an extraordinary experience for everyone. Come here Steve Cramer, executive director of the Minneapolis Downtown Council, talk about the Council - a collection of influential minds focused on making Minneapolis a better place to live, work, and play. |
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Modern Manufacturing
Jun. 20, 2018
E.J. Daigle - Dean of Robotics & Manufacturing will speak about opportunities in modern manufacturing. Topics covered will include: CAD/CAM Software, 3D Printing, Industrial Robotics, CNC Machining and Autonomous Vehicles. Thank you to the COL Vocational Service Committee for coordinating this meeting at Dunwoody. Parking is available in the lot in front of the building, 818 Dunwoody Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55403. |
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Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA)
Jun. 26, 2018
Join us at our next Rotary After Dark, with guest Margaret Anderson Kelliher! Margaret Anderson Kelliher is the President and CEO of the Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA). Together with the associations 350-member companies and organizations, Margaret works to fuel Minnesota’s prosperity through innovation and technology. United behind a common vision to make Minnesota one of the country’s top five technology states, MHTA members represent various technology sector, including IT, bio-sciences, advanced manufacturing, clean, green and edtech. https://www.mhta.org/about/people/ Where: The Pub at the Minneapolis Club When: Tuesday, June 26th, 5:30 pm |
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Northside Achievement Zone
Jun. 27, 2018
Come hear Sondra Samuels share the work of Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ) with our club. NAZ is a results-focused collaborative working on improving the egregious disparities that face our community. The NAZ collaborative is at the forefront of a next-generation nonprofit movement that focuses on getting results. They are a 501(c)3 federal Promise Neighborhood that operates as both an organization and a collaborative of more than 40 service providers and schools, supported through a public-private partnership. |
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Jul. 07, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Make plans now to join us at Community Emergency Services (CES) on Saturday, July 7, 2018. This will be another of our family friendly, bi-monthly food shelf volunteer events where we will pack food and sundry items in accordance with the “shopping” lists of approximately 180 of CES’s home delivery clients. The event will start at 9:00 AM and conclude sometime between 10:30 and 11:00. No need to register. Parking is available in the small lot behind the building or on 19th Street. Please enter the building from the entrance off of the parking lot (the door is sometimes locked, so you may need to ring the bell). CES’s address is 1900 11th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404 (corner of 11th Avenue South and 19th Street). If you plan on attending and wish to bring food or sundry items to donate, please feel free to do so. At this time, they are low on coffee and tea, both of which are available in $1 packages at Dollar Tree. They are also low on canned chili. CES will provide a receipt to you for your donation. Hope you can make it on July 7! |
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2018 Rotary International Convention
Jul. 11, 2018
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Jul. 15, 2018 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Would you like to see those books signed by our speakers get to the kids who will use them? The Way to Grow 2018 Graduation Celebration of Early Learners' transition into kindergarten & 3rd graders graduating Great by Eight is Sunday, July 15. This is when the 3rd graders will get their copy of My Father's Dragon that we have purchased & had signed by a speaker. Way to Grow is looking for volunteers to help our graduates and their families celebrate with a short program, games, and a photo booth. Responsibilities include: assisting with the photo booth, games and activities, the graduation program and clean up. Volunteers are needed between 1:30-5:30pm. If you would like to join in the fun, contact Liz Woods, lwoods@mplswaytogrow.org — let her know you're from City of Lakes. If you would like more information, talk with Toni Yeamans. |
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Jul. 16, 2018 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The 27th Annual Knicker Open benefitting the Boys & Girls Club is taking place on Monday, July 16. Organizers have set aside a few remaining foursomes especially for COL members for $1,500 (half off the standard foursome price). Volunteers also are needed for varying shifts. Whether you're playing or volunteering, it's a ton of fun! To register a foursome, volunteer or for more info, contact Alexandra Westman, Director of Special Events for the Boys & Girls Club. |
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Experiences as a Rotary Exchange Student in Spain
Jul. 18, 2018
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Jul. 24, 2018 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Minneapolis City of Lakes Rotary Club has set an ambitious goal of getting 10,000 books into the hands of youth in need throughout the Twin Cities, and we’re just 3,000 books shy of our goal. Join us on July 24 at Able Seedhouse + Brewery for a lively evening drinking great beer for a great cause, plus games, experiential silent auction items, and more. Friends, family, colleagues and future Rotarians are all welcome! Tickets are $20 and include a beer and book donated to our literacy efforts. (Additional beer and food available for purchase.)​ Buy tickets today! COL10k.eventbrite.com
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The Vital Role of Arts and Culture During Hennepin Avenue's Reconstruction
Jul. 25, 2018
Joan Vorderbruggen joined Hennepin Theatre Trust in 2013 and serves as Director of Public Art and Placemaking. She is a nationally recognized leader in the field of placemaking and a sought-after speaker and advisor. She launched the Made Here storefront initiative, the largest of its kind in the nation and oversaw creation of three large scale murals in the theatre district of downtown Minneapolis, including the iconic Bob Dylan mural by internationally renowned street artists Eduardo Kobra. In 2016 the Trust was awarded a “Heart of the Community” grant from Southwest Airlines to launch 5 to 10 on Hennepin, a live music series which activates surface parking lots and sidewalks between 5th and 10th streets along Hennepin Avenue. Her intentional work with and for youth and adults experiencing homelessness in the area to produce 5 to 10 has evolved to become an award winning national model of inclusionary program design. She was one of 23 people selected as a 2017-2018 Creative Community Fellow by National Arts Strategies and joins a national network of change makers and cultural producers. She is also a member of the Ethical Redevelopment Salon at the University of Chicago and the Placemaking Leadership Council (Project for Public Spaces). Locally, Joan serves on the board of directors of Forecast Public Art, Minneapolis Mad Dads and the Salvation Army Harbor Light. She is a Minneapolis Arts Commissioner and serves on the Public Art Advisory Committee for the City of Minneapolis. Joan also participates in a wide range of Downtown planning groups. |
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Jul. 25, 2018 8:35 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Plan to attend the Community Service first meeting of the new Rotary year. Join Jon Hobbs and Marlene Dieterich to find out what is planned for the coming year and see how you can get involved. We will meet after the July 25th regular Wednesday morning meeting at the Minneapolis Club. The meeting will run approximately 20 minutes.
Let us know if you can attend by sending an e-mail to either Jon or Marlene.
Thanks!
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Human microOrgans
Aug. 01, 2018
Ping Yeh was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2012 and became a survivor after being told he was resistant to chemo. After receiving the max potency (max toxicity) treatment to cure his cancer, the only way to test if his hear survived the toxicity was a post-measurement. Stunned that there wasn't a better way to pre-test, Ping took his knowledge of nanotechnology and knack of leading cross-functional teams to solve challenging problems to the life science industry. One of less than five people in the world with his mix of expertise, Ping has now formed and led a team that has, in less than a year, become a qualified supplier to one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. The company he founded, StemoniX, won the Minnesota Cup, an award given to local start-ups by the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management. |
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Aug. 02, 2018 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Why I Walked 444 Miles to Make a Memory
Aug. 08, 2018
Andra's New York Times bestselling memoir Not Without My Father is about making memories, about turning I wish I had into I’m glad I did. Andra’s presentation challenges audiences to evaluate their relationships. She gives attendees concrete ideas and strategies to leave inspired to Make a Memory of their own. In a one-hour, high-energy performance, Andra shows everyone, whatever their phase of life, how to make memories that matter. |
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What's Going On With the Minneapolis City Council?
Aug. 15, 2018
Council Member Goodman will share her insights on the hot issues before the Minneapolis City Council, including the proposed charter amendment related to Council oversight of the Police Department, the 2040 plan, and downtown development. She plans to leave plenty of time for your questions, so come prepared with questions and a candid discussion about what is really happening behind the scenes on the Minneapolis City Council. |
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Aug. 15, 2018 8:30 a.m.
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Aug. 15, 2018 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Minneapolis COL is supporting a literacy project with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities, using funds raised during our club's 30th anniversary year. Please join us in our final push to complete the renovation of the literacy and learning areas at the Jerry Gamble Club in North Minneapolis. During this hands-on volunteer event, we'll paint the small educatino room, hang metal magnet strips, place educational signage, hang bulletin boards, and assemble and place the furniture in the large education room. Help us get this space in tip top shape for the kids, just in time for the school year. 10 volunteers are needed. Please RSVP!
Dinner and beverages will be provided. Questions: please contact Jodi (Petrich) Massey. |
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AmeriCorps Promise Fellows Program
Aug. 22, 2018
Young people in Minnesota are facing a graduation crisis. Nearly 1 in 5 Minnesota high school students, some 18%, did not graduate on time in 2016. Those who do not graduate are disproportionately lower-income students and students of color. These young people are not just statistics, they are students with great potential, but who, over time, become academically disengaged; not showing up for school, receiving suspensions, failing to turn in homework, and earning failing or low course grades. As these young people become increasingly disconnected from the school and community, they become more and more at risk of dropping out. AmeriCorps Promise Fellows assist youth in reaching their full potential and set them on a trajectory for high school graduation and lifelong success. Committed to providing the right support to the right youth at the right time, Promise Fellows are working to overcome the challenges facing Minnesota students. Hear Greta Schmitt and Jordan Zahrte tell about this wonderful program. |
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Aug. 25, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Make plans now to join us at Community Emergency Services (CES) on Saturday, August 25, 2018 (a week earlier than normal due to the Labor Day holiday). This will be another of our family friendly, bi-monthly food shelf volunteer events where we will pack food and sundry items in accordance with the “shopping” lists of approximately 180 of CES’s home delivery clients.
The event will start at 9:00 AM and conclude sometime between 10:30 and 11:00. No need to register.
Parking is available in the small lot behind the building or on 19th Street. Please enter the building from the entrance off of the parking lot (the door is sometimes locked, so you may need to ring the bell). CES’s address is 1900 11th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404 (corner of 11th Avenue South and 19th Street).
If you plan on attending and wish to bring food or sundry items to donate, please feel free to do so. They are usually low on coffee and tea, both of which are available in $1 packages at Dollar Tree. CES will provide a receipt to you for your donation. |
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Historical walking tour of Nicollet Island
Aug. 28, 2018 5:30 p.m.
Join your fellow Rotarians for an hour long walk around Nicollet Island as we explore the history and the beautiful flowers and Victorian homes of this neighborhood gem in the heart of the city. We will meet between 5:30 and 5:45 at parking area next to the Nicollet Island Inn and we will progress around the Island for the next hour or so. Enjoy the last call of summer!
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The Business of Tourism
Aug. 29, 2018
Melvin Tennant, CAE, is president and chief executive officer of Meet Minneapolis, Convention and Visitors Association, and executive director of Sports Minneapolis.
With an annual budget of $14 million and a staff of nearly 70, Tennant oversees convention sales and marketing programs that bring more than $660 million of actualized economic impact to the area. Under his leadership, Meet Minneapolis launched Sports Minneapolis (an affiliate organization) in May 2014. Tennant and his team worked closely with other local organizations to book the National Football League’s Super Bowl LII and the 2019 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men’s Final Four basketball championship, as well as four other NCAA championships in future years. He and Sports Minneapolis worked to secure the 2017-2020 summer ESPN X Games at U.S. Bank Stadium and the 2018 Women’s National Basketball Association All-Star Game which will take place at Target Center, among many others.
Tennant’s vision for the destination has resulted in the city’s first-ever tourism master plan, Destination Transformation 2030, which includes eight major initiatives the organization will focus on to keep Minneapolis viable for the future. |
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Update on the Intersections 2025 Plan for Downtown Vitality
Sep. 05, 2018
The Minneapolis Downtown Council is a collection of influential minds focused on making Minneapolis a better place to live, work, and play. Come learn from Steve Cramer, the Downtown Council's President and CEO, about progress downtown Minneapolis is making, and the growth we are seeing in many sectors of the economy. Mr. Cramer will also provide an update on what's next for downtown retail. |
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Sep. 06, 2018 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
It's finally here! Funds raised during our clubs 30th Anniversary helped to remodel three areas at the Jerry Gamble Boys & Girls Club in North Minneapolis. Please join us to celebrate the opening of these brand new shiny spaces that will help make learning fun for the club kids! 5:00-7:00 p.m., with brief remarks at 6:00 p.m. No RSVP required. |
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Sep. 08, 2018 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
During this practice build we will organize cans, cut the MDF leveling materials, etc. to prep for the actual build day. We will build the entire structure, and then deconstruct and pack the cans for easier construction at MOA. Even if you can only make part of the practice build, on either day, we encourage you to join us.
Please let us know if you will be attending so we can have an accurate head count for lunch on Saturday. Time: Saturday, September 8th: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (Lunch will be provided.)
Sunday, September 9th: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm (if needed/or until finished)
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Lunch meeting for members to get to know each other
Sep. 11, 2018
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Thinking Differently About Infrastructure in Minneapolis
Sep. 12, 2018
City of Minneapolis Public Works Director Robin Hutcheson will challenge us to think differently about infrastructure in Minneapolis. The City is leveraging investments in roads, bridges, and sewer systems to achieve broader outcomes in equity, economy, and sustainability. As transportation technologies are rapidly changing, Minneapolis is preparing to harness this technology to advance broad city goals, while minimizing the risk of deepening our digital divide. |