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')