Hey Khevre,
It has been decided: the upcoming planning meeting is happening this Sunday (30.05.10) at 7pm at Infinitea (2827 Hennepin Ave S). Bring your ideas, suggestions, and any interested friends. If you can't make the meeting but would like to contribute to the discussion, please shoot me an email.
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People have been up to some exciting things recently, so a quick moment to schep some collective nakhes (fig. take pride):
Mazal Tov shout-outs to...
Eddie on his engagement and on surviving 1L along with Evan, Mila, and Joline; Ben on successfully completing his MA and being elected COGs (umn's Council of Graduate Students) VP; Andrea on being awarded both the GRPP and the SSHRC Fellowships; Katy and Laura on signing leases to live in Uptown; Elliot on being awarded an OIP grant; Mandy on finishing her successful tenure as COGs president
Good luck to shout-outs to...
Deborah, Todd, Mila, and Mandy on their upcoming marathons
Have a wondeful summer, everyone!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Upcoming Events and Opportunities of Possible interest, Part III
Hey y'all. Looking forward to seeing many of you tonight. Very soon I'll be sending out the time/place for our upcoming planning meeting, so please check your email. Even if you cannot attend, please do send me anything you would like to throw into the mix as we discuss ideas for what's next.
In the meantime, a couple of things going down in town:
National Harvey Milk Day of Action
March and Rally for LGBT Equality NOW!
SATURDAY, MAY 22nd
1 pm – Gather at Loring Park (corner of 15th St and Hennepin Ave)
March downtown for a closing rally and concert
2 pm - Rally at Government Plaza in downtown Minneapolis (corner of 5th St and 4th Ave)
On May 22, 2010, celebrate gay rights hero Harvey Milk's birthday by marching for LGBT equality. Let Congress and Obama know that we are tired of waiting for our demands to be met!
- Repeal the Defense of Marriage Act
- End Don't Ask Don't Tell
- Pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act
- Full Federal Equality for Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, and Transgender people - NOW!!
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HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Come to a Sign Making Party the night before the event (Friday May 21, 2010) @ May Day Books from 6-8pm.
Show up at 12:30pm at Loring Park (30 minutes early) on Harvey Milk Day for Marshal Training to help make this event safe and successful.
Come celebrate Harvey Milk Day with us and bring all your friends!!
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About Harvey Milk
In 1977, after years of working within the gay rights movement in San Francisco, Harvey Milk became the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California. Milk served 11 months on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and was responsible for passing a strong ordinance that protected gay and lesbian people from being fired from their job for their sexual orientation. More than that, he helped forge a powerful alliance in San Francisco among LGBT people and allies that was an example for how to build a strong movement.
Endorsed by: Impact Twin Cities, ISO, Socialist Alternative, Unite + Fight Midwest Equality Network, and Equality Across America
March and Rally for LGBT Equality NOW!
SATURDAY, MAY 22nd
1 pm – Gather at Loring Park (corner of 15th St and Hennepin Ave)
March downtown for a closing rally and concert
2 pm - Rally at Government Plaza in downtown Minneapolis (corner of 5th St and 4th Ave)
On May 22, 2010, celebrate gay rights hero Harvey Milk's birthday by marching for LGBT equality. Let Congress and Obama know that we are tired of waiting for our demands to be met!
- Repeal the Defense of Marriage Act
- End Don't Ask Don't Tell
- Pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act
- Full Federal Equality for Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, and Transgender people - NOW!!
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HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Come to a Sign Making Party the night before the event (Friday May 21, 2010) @ May Day Books from 6-8pm.
Show up at 12:30pm at Loring Park (30 minutes early) on Harvey Milk Day for Marshal Training to help make this event safe and successful.
Come celebrate Harvey Milk Day with us and bring all your friends!!
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About Harvey Milk
In 1977, after years of working within the gay rights movement in San Francisco, Harvey Milk became the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California. Milk served 11 months on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and was responsible for passing a strong ordinance that protected gay and lesbian people from being fired from their job for their sexual orientation. More than that, he helped forge a powerful alliance in San Francisco among LGBT people and allies that was an example for how to build a strong movement.
Endorsed by: Impact Twin Cities, ISO, Socialist Alternative, Unite + Fight Midwest Equality Network, and Equality Across America
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From Cong. Mount Zion :
Volunteer at the Family Shelter June 1st – 30th
What is the Emergency Shelter?
Each June, we partner with Project Home to provide safe emergency shelter for families that find themselves without a home. We set up an 18 bed shelter here and provide a snack, a place to sleep, and a bit of breakfast. Families primarily become homeless due to the lack of affordable housing and the downturn in the economy. Most of our guests are children and many of their parents have jobs but are still unable to afford housing.
What can we do to help?
VOLUNTEER: We welcome new volunteers! Shelter Orientation will be on Tuesday, May 25, 7:00 p.m. in Johnson Social Hall.
To Learn More and Sign-up click on this link: http://sites.google.com/site/2010mountzionfamilysheltersite/home
Evening Shift: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. OR Overnight Shift: Sunday –Thursday 8:00 p.m. until 7:30 and Friday and Saturday 8:00 p.m.- 9:00 a.m.
REMINDER: As our focus is to care for the families in shelter, many of whom have small children, we ask that if you volunteer with your children that they be age six or older so that your attention is on the guests and not your own children.
For more information call Judi 651-698-3881 ext 119 or email: socialjustice@mzion.org
What is the Emergency Shelter?
Each June, we partner with Project Home to provide safe emergency shelter for families that find themselves without a home. We set up an 18 bed shelter here and provide a snack, a place to sleep, and a bit of breakfast. Families primarily become homeless due to the lack of affordable housing and the downturn in the economy. Most of our guests are children and many of their parents have jobs but are still unable to afford housing.
What can we do to help?
VOLUNTEER: We welcome new volunteers! Shelter Orientation will be on Tuesday, May 25, 7:00 p.m. in Johnson Social Hall.
To Learn More and Sign-up click on this link: http://sites.google.com/site/2010mountzionfamilysheltersite/home
Evening Shift: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. OR Overnight Shift: Sunday –Thursday 8:00 p.m. until 7:30 and Friday and Saturday 8:00 p.m.- 9:00 a.m.
REMINDER: As our focus is to care for the families in shelter, many of whom have small children, we ask that if you volunteer with your children that they be age six or older so that your attention is on the guests and not your own children.
For more information call Judi 651-698-3881 ext 119 or email: socialjustice@mzion.org
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Help Mila Support Her Mom in Her Fight Against Leukemia
As many of you may already know, Mila recently found out her mother has been diagnosed with leukemia.
This summer, Mila will be training for the Minneapolis Duathlon, and I hope you will support her in her goal of raising money to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation.
The foundation funds research to fight blood cancers and supports patients and their families.
You can help by making a contribution online. Any amount helps:
http://pages.teamintraining.org/mn/MinnDua10/mgumin
Each donation helps accelerate finding a cure for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. More than 823,000 Americans are battling these blood cancers.
Please show your support to Mila and her family by supporting this worthy cause and circulating this message widely.
This summer, Mila will be training for the Minneapolis Duathlon, and I hope you will support her in her goal of raising money to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation.
The foundation funds research to fight blood cancers and supports patients and their families.
You can help by making a contribution online. Any amount helps:
http://pages.teamintraining.org/mn/MinnDua10/mgumin
Each donation helps accelerate finding a cure for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. More than 823,000 Americans are battling these blood cancers.
Please show your support to Mila and her family by supporting this worthy cause and circulating this message widely.
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