Blog
1. 2023
1.1. March-April 2023 Report
Dear Friends,
Many of you are aware of my postings on my Beam portal, the purpose of which is to co-create "a healthy and inclusive community where opportunity and responsibility are broadly shared".
Here I'd like to share a list of upcoming that I support with the hope that you will share with your network--in particular the Veterans & Emergency Service Museum/Exhibits Open House & Ribbon-Cutting Event, Apr 20, 2023 05:00 PM.
Also, I have included a list of noteworthy recent community events and some of their takeaways to tell the story of the collective effort to be a caring, compassionate community.
Al Lun
| Start Date | Title | Description | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 05, 2023 11:00 AM | DEED: Cultivating a Supportive Workplace Culture for Youth | We will hear directly from youth and representatives from schools, nonprofits, and businesses about meaningful practices and approaches to cultivating a supportive workplace culture for youth. | ('youth', 'workforce') |
| Apr 11, 2023 09:00 AM | API Day at the Capitol 2023 | Moving Forward | ('Diversity', 'Asian', 'governance') |
| Apr 13, 2023 07:00 PM | RCTC–PSEO INFORMATION NIGHT | Minnesota’s Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program (PSEOP) | ('cte', 'Education', 'rctc') |
| Apr 15, 2023 07:30 PM | RMCC: Ramadan Iftar (breaking of fast) Dinner | Public is welcome to join the April 15 Ramadan dinner hosted by RMCC. Please email to the host by March 10 to reserve your seat. . | ('Culture', 'faith') |
| Apr 16, 2023 10:00 AM | ICAM Bone Marrow Registry Drive | Thousands of patients with blood cancers could be cured with a blood stem cell donation from a genetically matched donor. | ('Health',) |
| Apr 20, 2023 05:00 PM | Veterans & Emergency Service Museum/Exhibits | Open House & Ribbon-Cutting, Everyone is invited | ('veterans',) |
| Apr 20, 2023 05:00 PM | SMIF Sprout Networking Event | Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation's Sprout events are a great way to connect with others and discover the many resources that we have to offer you and your community. | ('networking', 'smif') |
| Apr 21, 2023 04:00 PM | Community of Wellness Life Style Medicine | Lotus Health Foundation, the non-profit arm of Rochester Clinic, is hosting the 5th annual Community Wellness Symposium Friday, April 21st and Saturday, April 22nd at St. Mary’s University in Rochester. Event theme - LIFESTYLE MEDICINE: Freedom from Chronic Diseases. | ('Health/Wellness', 'health') |
| Apr 24, 2023 08:00 AM | 2023 E1 Summit & Expo | Gain tools, tactics and connections to help you take your startup to the next level from expert entrepreneurs and others from the ecosystem. | ('Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| May 03, 2023 08:00 AM | Performance Excellent Network: Ascending Together | PEN is excited to announce a powerful lineup of nearly 20 local, regional, and national speakers, each sharing insights, tools, and best practices to improve organizational and community outcomes! | ('networking', 'Diversity') |
| May 11, 2023 10:00 AM | University of Minnesota: Four Physics Force Shows - Rochester 2023 (May 11 and May 12) | Want to watch a 55-gallon barrel implode? Learn more about the fundamentals and fun of physics? Come and watch the Physics Force! | ('Education', 'STEM') |
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Noteworthy Past Events
The following are events that OpenBeam has either attended or wish it had.
Take this LINK to go to Community Beam to see the community events calendar.
| Start Date | Title | Description | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2023 10:00 AM | March 2023 Rochester Area Foundation: Spring DEI Practitioner Convening and Luncheon (By Invitation) | RAF’s DEI Committee has committed to supporting area DEI practitioners by providing space where relationships can be strengthened, wisdom can be shared, opportunities to collaborate and maximize limited resources can be identified, and current and new DEI efforts can be built, improved, and promoted. | ('RAF', 'Diversity', 'openbeam') |
| Mar 21, 2023 06:00 PM | RCTC: Career and Technical Education Open House | CTE programs are the gateway to many high-demand, high-paying careers. | ('cte', 'Education', 'openbeam', 'rctc') |
| Mar 18, 2023 05:30 PM | UMR Black Student Union: Ebony Night (For UMR Students, Staff/Faculty) | Door Open 5:30 pm and the event starts at 6:00pm. Panel discussions and guest speakers | ('diversity', 'openbeam', 'umr') |
| Mar 18, 2023 03:00 PM | Community Discussion: Diversity Council | Wondering what the future holds for the Diversity Council? Let's come together and create answers. In this community discussion facilitated by yours truly, Tawonda Burks on March 18, 2023, at 3-5 pm, we'll be exploring the future of one of our most impactful community organizations: The Diversity Council. | ('Diversity', 'openbeam') |
| Mar 18, 2023 10:00 AM | Culturally Responsive Business Startup Workshop | Managing Your Business and Local Support Services | ('Diversity', 'openbeam', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| Mar 17, 2023 10:00 AM | Community Co-Design Inaugural Meeting | 1) share updates and progress regarding co-design trainings, efforts, and expansion, 2) continue building a shared language and understanding of equitable co-design, 3) promote the meaningful and appropriate expansion of co-design around the region and beyond, and 4) review specific co- design efforts and lessons learned. | ('DMC', 'co-design', 'openbeam') |
| Mar 16, 2023 04:30 PM | CMRC March 2023 Meeting | Topics include: Housing and CMRC Updates | ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'CMRC', 'openbeam', 'Diversity', 'cmrc') |
| Mar 16, 2023 01:00 PM | Healthy Community Discussion | Mayor Norton is interested in coordinating a City-wide effort to be healthier! Please join her in brainstorming activities and events throughout the summer and fall. The discussion will include an opportunity to share what is already happening in our community as well as sharing ideas for partnering and promoting other’s activities. | ('Health', 'openbeam', 'governance') |
| Mar 14, 2023 10:00 AM | RPS: March 2023 Monthly District Family Engagement Meeting | Topics: Family Engagement Success Sharing from RPS Sites; RPS Family Engagement and Parent Empowerment: Overview and Group Discussion; Family Engagement and Post-Secondary Readiness, School Counselors, and CTECH: Heather Hogen, Director of Post-Secondary Readiness; Family Engagement and the Olmsted County Bridge Collaborative: Amy Ward, Collaborative Coordinator ; | ('rps', 'education', 'diversity', 'youth', 'openbeam', 'Education', 'cmrc') |
| Mar 09, 2023 07:30 AM | 1Q 2023 January HAPP Meeting | Quarterly Olmsted County Health Asessment & Planning Meeting. The purpose of the health assessment and planning partnership is to engage and inspire all sectors of the community to continually improve our community’s health through assessment, planning, and implementation efforts. | ('CHNA', 'community', 'CHAP', 'Health', 'openbeam') |
| Mar 08, 2023 10:00 AM | March 8, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) | Presentation: Rochester Area Housing Financial and Policy Tool Forecasting Analysis | ('RAF', 'Housing', 'housing', 'openbeam') |
| Mar 04, 2023 01:00 PM | Global Market (Cooking Class, Small Business Training, Food & Deserts) | Rochester's cultural communities hosting family friendly winter activities. Come to experience authentic flavors and vibrant traditions. | ('food', 'Diversity', 'openbeam', 'Entrepreneurship') |
March 27, 2023 Reports
- Associated Project: Family and Community Engagement (RPS)
- Last Modified: 2023/03/25
- Associated Organization: Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage (CMAH)
- Last Modified: 2023/03/23
March 2023; December 2022; February 2022 newsletters
- Associated Project: Building Out Community Mobilization Resources Coalition
- Last Modified: 2023/03/11
Rochester Area Resource List sourced from Diversity Council and link to Beam search engine.
- Associated Project: Culturally Powered Communities
- Last Modified: 2023/03/02
Thriving Community Grants Report
- Associated Project: Targeted Business Enterprise Utilization Plan
- Last Modified: 2023/03/01
1Q2023: February and January communications and reports.
1.2. April-May 2023 Report
2023-04-14 Message
Dear Friends,
Many of you are aware of my postings on my Beam portal, the purpose of which is to co-create "a healthy and inclusive community where opportunity and responsibility are broadly shared".
Here I'd like to share a list of upcoming that I support with the hope that you will share with your network--in particular the Veterans & Emergency Service Museum/Exhibits Open House & Ribbon-Cutting Event, Apr 20, 2023 05:00 PM; RMCC: Ramadan Iftar (breaking of fast) Dinner, Apr 15, 2023 07:30 PM; RPL: Coming to the Table Circles | Media Bias, Apr 22, 2023 01:00 PM; ICAM Bone Marrow Registry Drive; Apr 16, 2023 10:00 AM; UMR: Sickle Cell Community Health Fair, Apr 24, 2023 08:00 AM
Also, I have included a list of noteworthy recent community events and some of their takeaways to tell the story of the collective effort to be a caring, compassionate community.
Al Lun
Upcoming Rochester-Area Community Events
Please Contact us if you have an event to post on Beam
| Start Date | Title | Description | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2023 12:15 PM | Gateway Science Fair | We are looking for science professionals to review the projects and offer the students positive feedback to encourage their love of science. It is not a competition and there are no prizes. The fair gives the 3rd through 6th grade participants an opportunity to meet and interact with scientists and science professionals. Each student receives a t-shirt, the written feedback from their Reviewers, and a certificate of participation. | ('education', 'STEM') |
| Apr 15, 2023 07:30 PM | RMCC: Ramadan Iftar (breaking of fast) Dinner | Public is welcome to join the April 15 Ramadan dinner hosted by RMCC. Please email to the host by March 10 to reserve your seat. . | ('Culture', 'faith') |
| Apr 16, 2023 10:00 AM | ICAM Bone Marrow Registry Drive | Thousands of patients with blood cancers could be cured with a blood stem cell donation from a genetically matched donor. | ('Health',) |
| Apr 19, 2023 12:00 PM | DMC: Sustainability Series: | The DMC Sustainability Series is a monthly seminar sponsored by Destination Medical Center and the City of Rochester. The purpose is to introduce sustainability concepts and best practices for everyone to consider. The series is held virtually on the third Wednesday of every month at noon. | ('sustainability', 'dmc') |
| Apr 20, 2023 11:00 AM | RAVA monthly meeting Th. April 20; 11am - 12pm | introductions Leadership Team open position - Co-chair: helps coordinate/lead RAVA meetings MAVA ( Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement) Update Home - Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement (mavanetwork.org) Non-profit Spotlight: Jessica Mollison, Catholic Charities; Active Aging Program Administrator; Upcoming Events - Volunteer Fair (see below); Training - United Way volunteer recruitment platform - How do I use it? What are the benefits? presenter: Vangie Castro, United Way of Olmsted County; Sharing - Volunteer Appreciation month, Updates, Q & A | ('networking',) |
| Apr 20, 2023 04:30 PM | CMRC April 2023 Meeting | Topics include: Joint Study of Race and Racism on Public Health; CMRC Project Updates | ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'CMRC', 'openbeam', 'Diversity', 'cmrc') |
| Apr 20, 2023 05:00 PM | Veterans & Emergency Service Museum/Exhibits | Open House & Ribbon-Cutting, Everyone is invited | ('veterans',) |
| Apr 20, 2023 05:00 PM | SMIF Sprout Networking Event | Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation's Sprout events are a great way to connect with others and discover the many resources that we have to offer you and your community. | ('networking', 'smif') |
| Apr 21, 2023 04:00 PM | Community of Wellness Life Style Medicine | Lotus Health Foundation, the non-profit arm of Rochester Clinic, is hosting the 5th annual Community Wellness Symposium Friday, April 21st and Saturday, April 22nd at St. Mary’s University in Rochester. Event theme - LIFESTYLE MEDICINE: Freedom from Chronic Diseases. | ('Health/Wellness', 'health') |
| Apr 22, 2023 01:00 PM | RPL: Coming to the Table Circles | Media Bias | Join diversity and equity leaders from Olmsted County and the City of Rochester in a healing circle which offers a safe space to explore issues of cultural differences. | ('Diversity',) |
| Apr 24, 2023 08:00 AM | UMR: Sickle Cell Community Health Fair | Presentations, Exhibit, Posters & Scavenger Hunt with Prizes | ('Health/Wellness', 'Health', 'umr') |
| Apr 24, 2023 08:00 AM | 2023 E1 Summit & Expo | Gain tools, tactics and connections to help you take your startup to the next level from expert entrepreneurs and others from the ecosystem. | ('Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| May 03, 2023 08:00 AM | Performance Excellent Network: Ascending Together | PEN is excited to announce a powerful lineup of nearly 20 local, regional, and national speakers, each sharing insights, tools, and best practices to improve organizational and community outcomes! | ('networking', 'Diversity') |
| May 09, 2023 10:00 AM | RPS: May 9, 2023 Monthly District Family Engagement Meeting | Success Sharing from Sites (10:00-10:10) Spotlight on Host Site: Gage Family Engagement (10:10-10:30) Topics inlcude: Mary Beth Magyar and SEMAC Grants; Amy Ward and the BRIDGE Collaborative; Title I LEA Districtwide Work; Survey, Announcements, and Closure for the School Year; Optional Tour of Gage with Julie McLaren | ('rps', 'education', 'diversity', 'youth', 'openbeam', 'Education', 'cmrc') |
| May 11, 2023 10:00 AM | University of Minnesota: Four Physics Force Shows - Rochester 2023 (May 11 and May 12) | Want to watch a 55-gallon barrel implode? Learn more about the fundamentals and fun of physics? Come and watch the Physics Force! | ('Education', 'STEM') |
| May 27, 2023 01:00 PM | May RPL: Coming to the Table Circles | Previledge | Join diversity and equity leaders from Olmsted County and the City of Rochester in a healing circle which offers a safe space to explore issues of cultural differences. | ('Diversity',) |
Noteworthy Past Community Events
The following are events that OpenBeam has either attended or wished it had.
Take this LINK to go to Community Beam to see the community events calendar.
| Start Date | Title | Description | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2023 07:00 PM | RCTC–PSEO INFORMATION NIGHT | Minnesota’s Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program (PSEOP) | ('cte', 'Education', 'openbeam', 'rctc') |
| Apr 11, 2023 09:00 AM | API Day at the Capitol 2023 | Moving Forward | ('Diversity', 'Asian', 'governance', 'openbeam') |
| Mar 24, 2023 10:00 AM | March 2023 Rochester Area Foundation: Spring DEI Practitioner Convening and Luncheon (By Invitation) | RAF’s DEI Committee has committed to supporting area DEI practitioners by providing space where relationships can be strengthened, wisdom can be shared, opportunities to collaborate and maximize limited resources can be identified, and current and new DEI efforts can be built, improved, and promoted. | ('RAF', 'Diversity', 'openbeam') |
| Mar 21, 2023 06:00 PM | RCTC: Career and Technical Education Open House | CTE programs are the gateway to many high-demand, high-paying careers. | ('cte', 'Education', 'openbeam', 'rctc') |
| Mar 18, 2023 05:30 PM | UMR Black Student Union: Ebony Night (For UMR Students, Staff/Faculty) | Door Open 5:30 pm and the event starts at 6:00pm. Panel discussions and guest speakers | ('diversity', 'openbeam', 'umr') |
| Mar 18, 2023 03:00 PM | Community Discussion: Diversity Council | Wondering what the future holds for the Diversity Council? Let's come together and create answers. In this community discussion facilitated by yours truly, Tawonda Burks on March 18, 2023, at 3-5 pm, we'll be exploring the future of one of our most impactful community organizations: The Diversity Council. | ('Diversity', 'openbeam') |
| Mar 18, 2023 10:00 AM | Culturally Responsive Business Startup Workshop | Managing Your Business and Local Support Services | ('Diversity', 'openbeam', 'Entrepreneurship') |
| Mar 17, 2023 10:00 AM | Community Co-Design Inaugural Meeting | 1) share updates and progress regarding co-design trainings, efforts, and expansion, 2) continue building a shared language and understanding of equitable co-design, 3) promote the meaningful and appropriate expansion of co-design around the region and beyond, and 4) review specific co- design efforts and lessons learned. | ('DMC', 'co-design', 'openbeam') |
| Mar 16, 2023 04:30 PM | CMRC March 2023 Meeting | Topics include: Housing and CMRC Updates | ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'CMRC', 'openbeam', 'Diversity', 'cmrc') |
| Mar 16, 2023 01:00 PM | Healthy Community Discussion | Mayor Norton is interested in coordinating a City-wide effort to be healthier! Please join her in brainstorming activities and events throughout the summer and fall. The discussion will include an opportunity to share what is already happening in our community as well as sharing ideas for partnering and promoting other’s activities. | ('Health', 'openbeam', 'governance') |
| Mar 14, 2023 10:00 AM | RPS: March 2023 Monthly District Family Engagement Meeting | Topics: Family Engagement Success Sharing from RPS Sites; RPS Family Engagement and Parent Empowerment: Overview and Group Discussion; Family Engagement and Post-Secondary Readiness, School Counselors, and CTECH: Heather Hogen, Director of Post-Secondary Readiness; Family Engagement and the Olmsted County Bridge Collaborative: Amy Ward, Collaborative Coordinator ; | ('rps', 'education', 'diversity', 'youth', 'openbeam', 'Education', 'cmrc') |
| Mar 09, 2023 07:30 AM | 1Q 2023 January HAPP Meeting | Quarterly Olmsted County Health Asessment & Planning Meeting. The purpose of the health assessment and planning partnership is to engage and inspire all sectors of the community to continually improve our community’s health through assessment, planning, and implementation efforts. | ('CHNA', 'community', 'CHAP', 'Health', 'openbeam') |
| Mar 08, 2023 10:00 AM | March 8, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) | Presentation: Rochester Area Housing Financial and Policy Tool Forecasting Analysis | ('RAF', 'Housing', 'housing', 'openbeam') |
| Mar 04, 2023 01:00 PM | Global Market (Cooking Class, Small Business Training, Food & Deserts) | Rochester's cultural communities hosting family friendly winter activities. Come to experience authentic flavors and vibrant traditions. | ('food', 'Diversity', 'openbeam', 'Entrepreneurship') |
April 13, 2023 Reports
- Associated Project: Family and Community Engagement (RPS)
- Last Modified: 2023/03/25
- Associated Organization: Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage (CMAH)
- Last Modified: 2023/03/23
March 2023; December 2022; February 2022 newsletters
- Associated Project: Building Out Community Mobilization Resources Coalition
- Last Modified: 2023/03/11
Rochester Area Resource List sourced from Diversity Council and link to Beam search engine.
- Associated Project: Culturally Powered Communities
- Last Modified: 2023/03/02
Thriving Community Grants Report
- Associated Project: Targeted Business Enterprise Utilization Plan
- Last Modified: 2023/03/01
1Q2023: February and January communications and reports.
1.3. May 5, 2023 Report
2023-05-05 Message
Dear Friends,
Many of you are aware of my postings on my Beam portal, the purpose of which is to co-create "a healthy and inclusive community where opportunity and responsibility are broadly shared".
Here I'd like to share a list of upcoming that I support with the hope that you will share with your network--in particular this week events: May 06, 2023 01:00 PM Mayo Clinic: Cancer and Culture Conversations; May 07, 2023 12:00 PM Project Legacy Celebration!
Also, I have included a list of noteworthy recent community events and some of their takeaways to tell the story of the collective effort to be a caring, compassionate community.
Al Lun
Upcoming Rochester-Area Community Events
Please Contact us if you have an event to post on Beam
Upcoming Events Snapped Shot on 2023-05-05
| Start Date | Title | Description | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 06, 2023 01:00 PM | Mayo Clinic: Cancer and Culture Conversations | Featuring Medical Experts & Personal Stories in collaboration with Pamoja Women and 125 Live | ('Culture', 'Diversity', 'Health') |
| May 06, 2023 01:00 PM | 2023 Celebration Pow-wow: Honoring our Graduates | Free and Open to the Public | ('culture', 'Diversity') |
| May 06, 2023 02:00 PM | MPR: TALKING VOLUMES WITH DREW BROCKINGTON | Minnesota Public Radio and the Star Tribune are proud to announce a special spring series of Talking Volumes. We are taking Talking Volumes on the road with two special events in Greater Minnesota. These special Talking Volumes pop-up events will be hosted by award-winning journalist Kerri Miller. | ('MPR',) |
| May 07, 2023 12:00 PM | Project Legacy Celebration! | Board and staff of Project Legacy to celebrate our amazing young adults! | () |
| May 09, 2023 10:00 AM | RPS: May 9, 2023 Monthly District Family Engagement Meeting | Success Sharing from Sites (10:00-10:10) Spotlight on Host Site: Gage Family Engagement (10:10-10:30) Topics inlcude: Mary Beth Magyar and SEMAC Grants; Amy Ward and the BRIDGE Collaborative; Title I LEA Districtwide Work; Survey, Announcements, and Closure for the School Year; Optional Tour of Gage with Julie McLaren | ('rps', 'education', 'diversity', 'youth', 'openbeam', 'Education', 'cmrc') |
| May 09, 2023 03:00 PM | RAVA: Community Volunteer Fair | Learn how you can strengthen our community and get connected though volunteering for a cause you are passionate about! Over 30 local non-profits will be at this event to let you know how you can make a difference in our community. All ages are welcome to attend this FREE event and learn more about volunteer opportunities in the Rochester area. | ('rava', 'community engagement') |
| May 10, 2023 10:00 AM | May 10, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) | Project sharing | ('RAF', 'Housing', 'housing', 'openbeam') |
| May 11, 2023 10:00 AM | University of Minnesota: Four Physics Force Shows - Rochester 2023 (May 11 and May 12) | Want to watch a 55-gallon barrel implode? Learn more about the fundamentals and fun of physics? Come and watch the Physics Force! | ('Education', 'STEM') |
| May 17, 2023 08:30 AM | Eggs and Issues: Workforce and the Talent Pipeline | The latest installment of the Eggs and Issues series will focus on the talent pipeline and workforce. | ('workforce',) |
| May 18, 2023 04:30 PM | CMRC May 2023 Meeting | Joint Study of Race and Racism as a Public Health Issue Updates, CMRC Projects Updates | ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'welcoming', 'CMRC', 'openbeam', 'Diversity', 'cmrc') |
| May 25, 2023 09:30 AM | May 25, 2023 DMCC Board Meeting | ('EDA', 'Entrepreneurship') | |
| May 27, 2023 01:00 PM | May RPL: Coming to the Table Circles | Privilege | Join diversity and equity leaders from Olmsted County and the City of Rochester in a healing circle which offers a safe space to explore issues of cultural differences. | ('Diversity', 'openbeam') |
| May 31, 2023 10:45 AM | 2013 DMC Real Estate Summit (By Invitation) | Topics Include: Rochester Opportunities; Future of Mayo Clinic; DMC Updates; Pitch Opportunities | ('Housing', 'DMC') |
| Jun 09, 2023 10:00 AM | June 2023 Rochester Area Foundation: Summer DEI Practitioner Convening and Luncheon (By Invitation) | RAF’s DEI Committee has committed to supporting area DEI practitioners by providing space where relationships can be strengthened, wisdom can be shared, opportunities to collaborate and maximize limited resources can be identified, and current and new DEI efforts can be built, improved, and promoted. | ('RAF', 'Diversity', 'openbeam') |
| Jun 17, 2023 12:00 PM | Juneteenth 2023 NAACP Rochester Branch | ('diversity', 'NAACP', 'accountability') |
Notable Past Events
| Apr 20, 2023 04:30 PM | CMRC April 2023 Meeting | Topics include: City of Rochester/DMC Targeted Business and Workforce Participation Updates; DMC and City Updates | ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'CMRC', 'openbeam', 'Diversity', 'cmrc') |
| Mar 24, 2023 10:00 AM | March 2023 Rochester Area Foundation: Spring DEI Practitioner Convening and Luncheon (By Invitation) | RAF’s DEI Committee has committed to supporting area DEI practitioners by providing space where relationships can be strengthened, wisdom can be shared, opportunities to collaborate and maximize limited resources can be identified, and current and new DEI efforts can be built, improved, and promoted. | ('RAF', 'Diversity', 'openbeam') |
| Mar 16, 2023 04:30 PM | CMRC March 2023 Meeting | Topics include: Housing and CMRC Updates | ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'CMRC', 'openbeam', 'Diversity', 'cmrc') |
1.4. June 5, 2023 Report
2023-06-05
Dear Friends,
Many of you are aware of my postings on my Beam portal, the purpose of which is to co-create "a healthy and inclusive community where opportunity and responsibility are broadly shared".
Here I'd like to share a list of upcoming that I support with the hope that you will share with your network--in particular this week events: Jun 07, 2023 09:00 AM RAF: Coffee & Conversation featuring Cradle to Career, Rochester Nonprofit Consortium, Housing Coalition; Jun 09, 2023 10:00 AM June 2023 Rochester Area Foundation: Summer DEI Practitioner Convening and Luncheon. Jun 10, 2023 11:00 AM IMAA 2023: Walk around the World.
Also, I have included a list of noteworthy recent community events and some of their takeaways to tell the story of the collective effort to be a caring, compassionate community.
Al Lun
Upcoming Rochester-Area Community Events
Please Contact us if you have an event to post on Beam
Upcoming Events Snapped Shot on 2023-06-05
| Start Date | Title | Description | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 07, 2023 09:00 AM | RAF: Coffee & Conversation featuring Cradle to Career, Rochester Nonprofit Consortium, Housing Coalition | We have invited representatives to join us to have an engaging discussion focused on collaboration. Collective impact is achieved by convening a diverse community group of stakeholders who are united in a common goal. Learn about local initiatives that utilize a collaborative model. | ('RAF', 'C2C', 'Housing', 'npc') |
| Jun 07, 2023 12:00 PM | Wellness on Wednesday | Free Virtual Arthritis Health Talks | ('Health/Wellness', 'Health') |
| Jun 07, 2023 05:00 PM | Kiwanis Pizza Ranch, Stewartville, Fundraiser | Kiwanis Rochester Service Event and Fundraiser | ('Kiwanis',) |
| Jun 08, 2023 07:30 AM | 2Q 2023 June HAPP Meeting | Quarterly Olmsted County Health Assessment & Planning Meeting. The purpose of the health assessment and planning partnership is to engage and inspire all sectors of the community to continually improve our community’s health through assessment, planning, and implementation efforts. | ('CHNA', 'community', 'CHAP', 'Health', 'openbeam') |
| Jun 09, 2023 10:00 AM | June 2023 Rochester Area Foundation: Summer DEI Practitioner Convening and Luncheon (By Invitation) | RAF’s DEI Committee has committed to supporting area DEI practitioners by providing space where relationships can be strengthened, wisdom can be shared, opportunities to collaborate and maximize limited resources can be identified, and current and new DEI efforts can be built, improved, and promoted. | ('RAF', 'Diversity', 'openbeam') |
| Jun 10, 2023 09:00 AM | Let's Walk Minnesota | Join the Walk: Exercise is Medicine | ('Health/Wellness',) |
| Jun 10, 2023 11:00 AM | IMAA 2023: Walk around the World | A community wide event to celebrate the Diverse Cultures in Rochester | ('Culture', 'diversity') |
| Jun 14, 2023 12:00 PM | Wellness on Wednesday | Free Virtual Arthritis Health Talks | ('Health/Wellness', 'Health') |
| Jun 15, 2023 04:30 PM | CMRC June 2023 Meeting | Potential Topics: CMRC member projects, DMC Real Estate Summit Feedback, Updates from City of Rochester, etc. Future of CMRC | ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'welcoming', 'CMRC', 'openbeam', 'Diversity', 'cmrc') |
| Jun 16, 2023 10:00 AM | Kiwanis Clubs Flea Market | Fundraiser and shopping | ('Kiwanis',) |
| Jun 16, 2023 05:30 PM | MPR Connects Presents Appetites in Greater Minnesota – Rochester! | MPR Connects will feature Tom Crann talking in-person with Sammi Loo, owner of Ootori Sushi and Mezza 9 café in Rochester, Minnesota. Tom and Sammi will talk flavors, recipes and advice. Learn more about Sammi and her journey through her food career. Sammi will share her favorite vegan sushi recipe and demonstrate her sushi rolling technique! Tastings will be available. | ('food', 'MPR') |
| Jun 17, 2023 12:00 PM | Juneteenth 2023 NAACP Rochester Branch | Join us and the community for a fantastic fun filled family event with the community, sponsors, and community collaborators. Juneteenth is very important to the African American community, and a day to honor the emancipation of slavery back in 1865. | ('diversity', 'NAACP', 'accountability') |
| Jun 21, 2023 12:00 PM | Wellness on Wednesday | Free Virtual Arthritis Health Talks | ('Health/Wellness', 'Health') |
| Jun 22, 2023 07:00 PM | Kumbaya, The Juneteenth Story | In collaboration with MN Humanities Center, and on behalf of Mayo Clinic Rochester African Descendants MERG, Dolores Jean Lavins Center for Humanities in Medicine, Office for Education Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity, we invite you to this special performance. | ('Diversity',) |
| Jun 28, 2023 12:00 PM | Wellness of Wednesday | Free Virtual Arthritis Health Talks | ('Health/Wellness', 'Health') |
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Notable Past Events
| Start Date | Title | Description | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2023 10:45 AM | 2013 DMC Real Estate Summit | Topics Include: Rochester Opportunities; Future of Mayo Clinic; DMC Updates; Pitch Opportunities | ('Housing', 'DMC', 'Diversity', 'openbeam') |
| May 19, 2023 10:00 PM | May Bi-Monthly Community Co-Design Meeting (By Invitation) | Welcome to our second Co-Design Meeting. In this meeting, we will 1) offer updates on trainings, including the recently concluded first cohort of co-design facilitators, 2) share up and coming co- design trainings and events, 3) hear from co-design facilitator graduates, and 4) review and discuss a recently completed co-design project. | ('diversity', 'DMC', 'co-design', 'openbeam') |
| May 18, 2023 04:30 PM | CMRC May 2023 Meeting | Three Rivers Affordable Housing Projects; Intercultural Center overview; CMRC Projects (ComPASS, RCTC/Perkins, Future of CMRC); partners updates | ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'welcoming', 'CMRC', 'openbeam', 'Diversity', 'cmrc') |
| May 10, 2023 10:00 AM | May 10, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) | Project sharing | ('RAF', 'Housing', 'housing', 'openbeam') |
| May 09, 2023 10:00 AM | RPS: May 9, 2023 Monthly District Family Engagement Meeting | Success Sharing from Sites (10:00-10:10) Spotlight on Host Site: Gage Family Engagement (10:10-10:30) Topics inlcude: Mary Beth Magyar and SEMAC Grants; Amy Ward and the BRIDGE Collaborative; Title I LEA Districtwide Work; Survey, Announcements, and Closure for the School Year; Optional Tour of Gage with Julie McLaren | ('rps', 'education', 'diversity', 'youth', 'openbeam', 'Education', 'cmrc') |
2. 2024
2.1. March 18, 2024
Funding opportunities and Upcoming Events
Admin Message
Dear Community Mobilization Resource Coalition (CMRC) Members and Friends,
On behalf of the CMRC Steering Committee, I'd like to share a list of upcoming community events for your consideration, in particular, two March events:
Mar 25, 2024 04:30 PM CMRC March 2024 Meeting featuring UMR Campus and Climate Action Plan and Three Rivers Community Action on BIPOC Homeownership Mentor Outreach
Mar 26, 2024 05:30 PM Year of Respect: Respect & Calm: Reduce the Rancor featuring Bill Doherty, National Co-Founder of Braver Angels and Dr. Steve Lansing Co-Founder of Veterans Empowered
Also, we welcome organizations to work with CMRC to pursue the following funding opportunities that could require BIPOC community partnerships:
Funding Opportunities
March 13, 2024: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
Request for Proposals Funding Opportunities: DEI training for Small Employers, Targeted Populations Capacity Building
Employer subsidies: 1. The state of Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) program offers grants to help train or retrain your workforce and.New Minnesota Fund Reimburses Employers for Costs of Reasonable Accommodations
March 12, 2024: Rochester Area Nonprofit Consortium
Rochester Nonprofit Consortium (The Consortium) is seeking proposals for event planning and implementation services.
Upcoming Events As of 2024-03-18
| Start Date | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2024 07:00 PM | Pamoja Women's Annual Iftar Dinner | Please register to join Pamoja Women in a fast-breaking food sharing evening in the holy month of Ramadan. |
| Mar 25, 2024 04:30 PM | CMRC March 25, 2024 Meeting | Topics: University of Minnesota Rochester Campus & Climate Action Plan; Three Rivers Community Action, BIPOC Homeownership Mentor Outreach, CMRC Updates: ACHLA and Pamoja Women actions regarding Post Secondary assists |
| Mar 26, 2024 04:30 PM | 6th Street Bridge and Riverfront Improvements Project Open House | Project Manager Ian Cochran shares, “The City of Rochester is excited to kick off this next public engagement phase that builds upon previous community conversations about connecting the neighborhoods on either side of the Zumbro River with a bridge at 6th Street S. The community-informed design will be about more than just the bridge; the project will benefit the community in various ways including improved connections to the riverfront and a safer 6th Street for all users.” |
| Mar 26, 2024 05:30 PM | Year of Respect: Respect & Calm: Reduce the Rancor | Guest: Bill Doherty, National Co-Founder of Braver Angels bdoherty@umn.edu; Additional Guest: Dr. Steve Lansing Co-Founder: Veterans Empowered “The significance of valuing others” “Amazingly simple steps of action” |
| Mar 28, 2024 12:00 PM | MPR Rochester RDAC Spring 2024 Meeting; Chandra Kavati, Senior Vice President, Chief Partnerships & Revenue Officer. | Topics include: Quarterly updates Possible Topics; |
| Apr 09, 2024 10:00 AM | RPS April 2024 Family Engagement Meeting | Youth Voice & Student Leadership, with a presentation facilitated by Sarah-Louise Henry, RPS Coordinator of Youth Empowerment, Department of Equity and Engagement. |
| Apr 11, 2024 06:30 PM | Stories Embracing Inclusion with Compassion | Meeting Hunger with Compassion |
| Apr 19, 2024 11:30 AM | Panel Session for Still We Rise: Rochester’s Black Legacy | This special event is open to all community members, while centering black voices and lived experiences. Lunch will be provided by Jersey Jo’s. Registration is required for food planning purposes. Please use the link below to register. |
| Apr 19, 2024 05:30 PM | April 19, 2024 The Power of Encouragement | Local Administrator of the Year, Encouragement Rock Star |
| Apr 24, 2024 09:30 AM | DMC 2024 Real Estate Developer and Investment Summit | Welcome to the 2024 Real Estate Developer and Investment Summit presented by Destination Medical Center and ULI Minnesota! Join us on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Mayo Civic Center for an exciting day of networking and learning about the scale and scope of opportunities in Rochester, MN. At this event, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with real estate developers and investment professionals from around the region. Whether you’re an experienced investor or just starting out, this summit is designed to provide valuable insights and opportunities specific to the Rochester, MN market. |
| Apr 25, 2024 06:30 PM | In the City for Good: Cradle to Career | Cradle 2 Career is a community-wide, community-owned initiative dedicated to educational equity. This comprehensive, cooperative, evidence-based approach is based on the work of STRIVE together, a national organization that developed this collaboration model focused on using local data to make smarter decisions. |
| May 09, 2024 09:00 AM | Women of Wellness (WOW) Conference 2024 |
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2.2. April 17, 2024
Not in our town
Admin Message
Dear Community Mobilization Resource Coalition (CMRC) Members and Friends,
On behalf of the CMRC Steering Committee, I'd like to share a list of upcoming community events for your consideration, in particular, the following important events
Apr 17, 2024 07:00 PM Barbershop Talk: Racism in Rochester Moderators: Bud Whitehorn, Andre Crockett, Tawonda Burks; In response to the racial slur written in cups on a bridge crossing East Circle drive near Century High school this weekend, a group of our local community leaders are coming together to have a conversation about racism in Rochester at a Community Town Hall. This event will be Wednesday from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Century High School.
Apr 20, 2024 11:00 AM NAACP Not In Our Town We, the Rochester Branch of the NAACP, stand united in condemning the recent hateful incident involving the use of a racial slur against black and brown people in the immediate vicinity of Rochester Century High School. This reprehensible act not only undermines the values of our community but also sends a disturbing message to our youth who should feel safe and respected.
CMRC April 22, 2024 Meeting: City of Rochester DEI Action Plan Updates ; CMRC Collaboration Status
Apr 24, 2024 06:00 PM Skills for Disagreeing Better Convened by Braver Angels, MPR and UMR: More understanding of the values and concerns of people who differ from you politically • Better skills for listening in a way so that the other person feels heard • Better skills for sharing viewpoints in a way the other person might hear -- even if they disagree
Also, we thank UMR and Three River Community Action presenting in last month's CMRC meeting. Take this LINK for info on presentation slides, video recording and meeting takeaways.
Upcoming Events As of 2024-04-17
| Start Date | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2024 04:00 PM | Community Involvement Session: Candidate Training | Join United Way of Olmsted County and BIPOC community leaders for a training for individuals interested in running for office |
| Apr 17, 2024 07:00 PM | Barbershop Talk: Racism in Rochester | Moderators: Bud Whitehorn, Andre Crockett, Tawonda Burks; In response to the racial slur written in cups on a bridge crossing East Circle drive near Century High school this weekend, a group of our local community leaders are coming together to have a conversation about racism in Rochester at a Community Town Hall. This event will be Wednesday from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Century High School. |
| Apr 19, 2024 11:30 AM | Panel Session for Still We Rise: Rochester’s Black Legacy | This special event is open to all community members, while centering black voices and lived experiences. Lunch will be provided by Jersey Jo’s. Registration is required for food planning purposes. Please use the link below to register. |
| Apr 20, 2024 11:00 AM | NAACP Not In Our Town | We, the Rochester Branch of the NAACP, stand united in condemning the recent hateful incident involving the use of a racial slur against black and brown people in the immediate vicinity of Rochester Century High School. This reprehensible act not only undermines the values of our community but also sends a disturbing message to our youth who should feel safe and respected. |
| Apr 22, 2024 04:30 PM | CMRC April 22, 2024 Meeting | Topics: City of Rochester DEI Action Plan Updates ; CMRC Collaboration Status |
| Apr 24, 2024 09:30 AM | DMC 2024 Real Estate Developer and Investment Summit | Welcome to the 2024 Real Estate Developer and Investment Summit presented by Destination Medical Center and ULI Minnesota! Join us on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Mayo Civic Center for an exciting day of networking and learning about the scale and scope of opportunities in Rochester, MN. At this event, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with real estate developers and investment professionals from around the region. Whether you’re an experienced investor or just starting out, this summit is designed to provide valuable insights and opportunities specific to the Rochester, MN market. |
| Apr 24, 2024 06:00 PM | Skills for Disagreeing Better Convened by Braver Angels, MPR and UMR | • More understanding of the values and concerns of people who differ from you politically • Better skills for listening in a way so that the other person feels heard • Better skills for sharing viewpoints in a way the other person might hear -- even if they disagree |
| Apr 25, 2024 05:30 PM | VIRTUAL COMMUNITY FORUM ON YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION | Virtual Community Forum on Youth Substance Use Prevention! We are a dedicated team committed to fostering community dialogue and promoting awareness about the critical issue of youth substance use. |
| Apr 25, 2024 06:30 PM | In the City for Good: Cradle to Career | Cradle 2 Career is a community-wide, community-owned initiative dedicated to educational equity. This comprehensive, cooperative, evidence-based approach is based on the work of STRIVE together, a national organization that developed this collaboration model focused on using local data to make smarter decisions. |
| Apr 27, 2024 01:00 PM | Free Dermatology Clinic By ZVMS | Funded by United Way of Olmsted County, Services include: Skin & Spot Checks, Foot Care, Acne, Skin infections & rashes |
| Apr 30, 2024 03:00 PM | 2024 Rochester Area Volunteer Fair | Discover how you can take action and share your talents through volunteering |
| May 09, 2024 08:30 AM | Southeast Minnesota Community Mental Health and Wellness Conference | We welcome all people to attend the Southeastern MN conference on mental health and wellbeing. The conference theme is Many Paths to Wellness. This conference is a collaborative effort to raise awareness, provide education, and reduce the stigma of mental illness in all segments of the Southeastern MN region. |
| May 09, 2024 09:00 AM | Women of Wellness (WOW) Conference 2024 | Forge meaningful connections with like-minded individuals, as you share in the collective journey towards greater well-being and fulfillment |
| May 16, 2024 08:15 AM | Lotus Health Foundation hosts 6th annual “Community of Wellness” event, Lifestyle Medicine, Path to Health & Happiness. | Embark on a journey towards health and happiness. |