[Minnesota Rising Dispatch] September 2015

[#mnrising Dispatch] September 2015 The transition into this new season provides timely inspiration to reflect on the many small and large changes taking place in our lives and communities. At Minnesota Rising, we're shape-shifting our annual Un/Conference, which has traditionally been an energizing way to connect with others and inspire creative ventures, because we want to keep innovating on how to help you and other emerging leaders to move your efforts to impact Minnesota's future even further and faster! Join us at the IDEA GENERATION workshop at Impact Hub MSP on November 14 to be inspired and to inspire others. We're looking forward to hearing what's (a question, an idea) growing in you and hope you'll consider it inspiration for exploration at the upcoming IDEA GENERATION! 2015 Civic Celebration Citizens League   Join the Citizens League for our annual meeting and Civic Celebration: Tuesday, October 20, 2015, where we'll honor Alan Page, retiring Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court. Justice Alan Page is known for his leadership on the court, his passion for education, his prowess as a Minnesota Viking football player, his sousaphone playing at the Twin Cities Marathon, and so much more. Did you also know he was our first speaker at Policy and a Pint™, 10 years ago? [Read more.]  NLC Institute New Leaders Council Twin Cities Chapter The NLC Institute is the premier leadership and professional development program for emerging leaders. NLC Fellows receive the training, mentoring, networking, and career and political advancement assistance they need through a series of high impact weekends each month. From strategic communications, to fundraising, and entrepreneurship to coalition management, NLC fellows master all the skills needed to lead the next generation. An intense, five-month progressive entrepreneurship training program, the typical NLC Fellow is a successful risk-taker and a progressive advocate. [Read more.] Board Basics Training Board Repair Organized by and for the people of color, Board Repair's mission is to create a more effective nonprofit sector by increasing participation of people on boards. If you'd like to learn more about the basics of serving on a nonprofit board (or want a refresher!), please join us for a free training on October 29. MAP for Nonprofits is offering this training (normally $45 pp) as an overview of the big picture basics. Register today! [Read more.]  Welcome Hat Event Saint Paul Hello New to Saint Paul? Know someone who is? On Tuesday, October 6 from 5-8pm, the Minnesota History Center will host the first in a series of free monthly ceremonies to jumpstart newcomer and returnee inclusion to the Saint Paul community through a welcome ceremony that features the gift of a warm faux-fur-lined hat and a showcase of the city's resources. Event is free, family-friendly, and open to everyone; Newcomers and returnees to Saint Paul (who've made the move within the last year or so) are invited to register online to receive their Welcome Hat! [Read more.]          Friend on Facebook       Follow on Twitter      Forward to a Friend News from the Network Updates and events with our esteemed partners and collaborators! Minnesotanos Awards and Gala NAVIGATE MN Thursday, October 1 5:00pm - 8:00pm Parkway Theater Grand Opening Celebration! Frogtown Park and Farm Saturday, October 3 10:30am - 2pm 946 Minnehaha Ave W, Saint Paul 2015 Bullfrog Bash Gala Propel Late Night Party Jeremiah Program Saturday, October 3 8pm - 12am The Depot OctoberZest! The Open Door Sunday, October 4 6pm - 9pm Lost Spur Golf and Event Center Social Enterprise Forum MACC Alliance/MACC CommonWealth Monday, October 5 8am - 12:45pm The Wellstone Center October Sounding Board Session #mnrising Monday, October 5 5:30pm - 7:30pm Merriam Park Library, Room A Inside the MBA Minneapolis IMBA Tuesday, October 6 6:30pm - 8:30pm Minneapolis Marriott 2015 IDEA Summit MINN Friday, October 16 8:30am - 4:00pm Humphrey School of Public Affairs #83 The Growing Impact of Social Media on Health & Fitness SMBMSP Friday, October 23 8am - 10am Life Time Athletic Target Center Improv & Networking Outing Twin Cities Business Peer Network Thursday, October 29 6pm - 8pm Ol' Mexico Restaurante                                                                             Making Our #MNRising Mark! Don't forget to tag your upcoming emerging leader events, thoughts, musings, and more, #mnrising, on Twitter and Facebook. Let's aggregate and organize ourselves for increased interaction and potential for collaboration!

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Learning how

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"I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship."

-Louisa May Alcott

Be like water

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"Be like water

run deep run clear 

fill any space to its own dimensions 

respond to the moon, to gravity 

change colors with the light 

hold your temperature longer 

than the surrounding air 

take the coast by storm 

go under ground 

bend light 

be the one thing people need, even when they’re fasting 

eat boulders, quietly 

be a universal solvent"

-Rev. Kendra Ford

Getting started

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"The secret of getting ahead is getting started."

-Sally Berger

[Minnesota Rising Dispatch] August 2015

[#mnrising Dispatch] August 2015 Our blog may have been on summer vacation this month, but rest assured Minnesota Rising was road tripping and field tripping all August long! Our Greater Minnesota Rising project team hosted focus groups to explore attracting, retaining, and engaging emerging leaders in Saint Paul, Alexandria, Nisswa, and Brainerd; we continued working with the Make It. MSP. Makers on efforts to improve social inclusion in GREATER MSP, and a crew of #mnrising leaders participated in the Bdote Field Trip to learn more about Dakota history in order to more meaningfully, conscientiously, and respectfully work to impact Minnesota's future. Join us at our upcoming Sounding Board Session at the picnic tables near Sandcastle at Lake Nokomis on September 14th to soak up more of the great outdoors and help us prepare to transition into the next season of learning and growth for the #mnrising network! Accepting Applications Minnesota Council on Foundations   The Ron McKinley Philanthropy Fellowship, which launched as a partnership with the Minnesota Council on Foundations (MCF) and Bush Foundation in 2013, will prepare individuals from underrepresented communities for careers in philanthropy. But the fellowship is about more than changing the face of leadership in philanthropy; it's about infusing new ideas and viewpoints into the field. Fellows will be employed by MCF and placed in full-time positions at host foundations. Over the course of a three-year appointment, Fellows will receive significant professional development and networking opportunities. Applications are due by September 9. [Read more.] Hand-in-Glove 2015 Works Progress Common Field, Works Progress Studio, and The Soap Factory invite you to join the third Hand-in-Glove convening, an itinerant gathering created by and for practitioners in the field of alternative art spaces, projects and organizations. Over four days in Minneapolis-St. Paul we will investigate the contexts and conditions of artist-led culture across the country, exploring existing and emerging structures of support, and deepening peer relationships. Common Field, a new network for visual arts organizations and organizers, will officially launch at Hand-in-Glove 2015, celebrating the public opening of its webspace and membership. We are excited to announce that one free Common Field membership is included with your ticket to Hand-in-Glove 2015! [Read more.] Call for Applications Minneapolis Hub of Global Shapers The Minneapolis Hub of Global Shapers are currently looking to identify extraordinary young or emerging leaders to join our community. Global Shapers represent all walks of life but share an entrepreneurial spirit, demonstrated leadership ability with potential for growth, and a desire to improve the state of the world. Our community is committed to creating a diverse community that unites people from all backgrounds, fields, and perspectives. Applicants from all sectors are encouraged to apply and demonstrate the unique perspectives, experiences, and skills that you would bring to the group. Please apply online by September 20. [Read more.] PODER Fellows Fall 2015 NAVIGATE MN NAVIGATE Poder Fellowships is a program that elevates the leadership development of young adults who have interests in organizing immigrant/Latinx youth, and promote systemic change around access to higher education, jobs, and legal status. Fellowships will be awarded to 5 young adults who have demonstrated leadership and are committed to build collective power. Priority will be given to young adults who have financial, social, and legal barriers to higher education and to students who are ineligible for federal financial aid (FAFSA) because of their immigration status. Students with DACA, U Visa, Withholding of Removal or no status are strongly encouraged to apply by the September 14 deadline. [Read more.] Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend News from the Network Updates and events with our esteemed partners and collaborators! Tap'd In United Way Emerging Leaders Thursday, September 10 5:30pm - 8:30pm Minneapolis Event Center Community Visualization Program CURA Call for Issues Deadline: September 10 #82 Social + Search = A Whole New Ballgame for SEO & SEM SMBMSP Friday, September 11 8:00am - 10:00am St. Catherine University Farm Open House Hmong American Farmers Sunday, September 13 1:00pm - 4:00pm 20385 Coates Blvd, Hastings September Sounding Board Session #mnrising Monday, September 14 5:30pm - 7:30pm Sandcastle, Lake Nokomis (RSVP for details) EDTalks: Students Lead in Anti-Racist Classrooms + Knowing Where We Come AchieveMpls & Citizens League Monday, September 21 6:00 - 7:30pm Icehouse Minnesotanos Awards and Gala NAVIGATE MN Thursday, October 1 5:00pm - 8:00pm Parkway Theater 2015 IDEA Summit MINN Friday, October 16 8:30am - 4:00pm Humphrey School of Public Affairs 2015 Civic Celebration Citizens League Tuesday, October 20 5:30pm - 8:30pm Metropolitan Ballroom 2015 Women in Public Service Conference Hamline University Friday, November 13 8:30am - 4:00pm Hamline Saint Paul campus   Making Our #MNRising Mark! Don't forget to tag your upcoming emerging leader events, thoughts, musings, and more,#mnrising, on Twitter and Facebook. Let's aggregate and organize ourselves for increased interaction and potential for collaboration!  Copyright © 2015 Minnesota Rising, All rights reserved.