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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".

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 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

Community Curriclulum and Instruction Advisory Committe (CCIAC)

Associated Project: Family and Community Engagement (RPS)

Last Modified: 2023/03/25

RPS needs a diversity group of parents, business leaders, and students to share their voices.

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Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage (CMAH) Newsletter

Associated Organization: Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage (CMAH)

Last Modified: 2023/03/23

March 2023; December 2022; February 2022 newsletters

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Preserving community area resources knowledge

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.

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United Way of Olmsted County

Associated Project: Culturally Powered Communities

Last Modified: 2023/03/02

Thriving Community Grants Report

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Targeted Business Enterprise Utilization Plan 2023 Communications

Associated Project: Targeted Business Enterprise Utilization Plan

Last Modified: 2023/03/01

1Q2023: February and January communications and reports.

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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

Community Curriculum and Instruction Advisory Committee (CCIAC)

Associated Project: Family and Community Engagement (RPS)

Last Modified: 2023/03/25

RPS needs a diversity group of parents, business leaders, and students to share their voices.

Full screen read ...

Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage (CMAH) Newsletter

Associated Organization: Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage (CMAH)

Last Modified: 2023/03/23

March 2023; December 2022; February 2022 newsletters

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Preserving community area resources knowledge

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.

Full screen read ...

United Way of Olmsted County

Associated Project: Culturally Powered Communities

Last Modified: 2023/03/02

Thriving Community Grants Report

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Targeted Business Enterprise Utilization Plan 2023 Communications

Associated Project: Targeted Business Enterprise Utilization Plan

Last Modified: 2023/03/01

1Q2023: February and January communications and reports.

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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 [email protected]; 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.

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2.3. May 15, 2024

Upcoming Events on CMRC Beam and Latest 20 Community News on Community Beam

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

May 18, 2024 11:00 AM Sabbath and Health Lifestyle medicine presentation in Spanish to Hispanic audience

May 30, 2024 04:30 PM CMRC May 2024 Meeting Topics: CMRC Updates, PossAbilities DEI Outreach; C2C free FAFSA CBO support, United Way DEI Panel Convening; Potential Topic: Olmsted County Mobilizing Olmsted Voices for Equity (M.O.V.E.)

Jun 04, 2024 04:00 PM United Way BIPOC Leaders Panel and Small Group Conversation Join other BIPOC individuals to learn about ways to get involved in our community! BIPOC Leaders Panel and Small Group Conversation

Also, please scroll to find the latest 20 community news curated on Community Beam

Upcoming Events

Start Date	Title	Description
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.
May 18, 2024 11:00 AM	Sabbath and Health	Lifestyle medicine presentation in Spanish to Hispanic audience
May 18, 2024 12:00 PM	2024 Rochester Pridefest	Celebrate Rochester's LGBTQIA+ community at this family friendly event that features a variety of local vendors, food and entertainment!
May 19, 2024 05:30 PM	Join the Mayor	Join us for a fun, family-friendly day to learn more about the importance of exercise for our physical and mental health. There will be community booths/displays and kid's games.
May 21, 2024 09:00 AM	Silver Lake Forum	Friends of Silver Lake has scheduled a forum to discuss the proposal to replace the existing Silver Lake Dam with a new structure to allow fish and wildlife passage, along with creating additional recreational opportunities.
May 23, 2024 09:30 AM	May 23, 2024 DMCC Board Meeting	Destination Medical Center status include: metrics, DMC agency reporting, projects updates
May 23, 2024 12:00 PM	2024 DMC Collaborative Session	Joint gathering of the DMCC board, DMCC EDA board, Rochester City Council & Mayor, and Olmsted County board, along with their respective staff. Goals for the meeting: Allow organizations to share ideas: Learning each group’s priorities,
May 28, 2024 01:00 PM	May 2024 Rochester Vision 2050 Community Engagement	Our city has undertaken a broad array of initiatives to create a bright future for her citizens and constituencies. These should be guided by a clear, optimistic, aspirational vision. 2050: Far enough for limitless possibilities; close enough to begin today to serve Rochester’s next generation and beyond. Vision 2050 Steering Committee guides this initiative A large volunteer group will put “Vision in Action”, using co-design to engage the community to share ideas and priorities for Rochester’s future.
May 30, 2024 04:30 PM	CMRC May 2024 Meeting	Confirmed Topics CMRC Updates, PossAbilities DEI Outreach; C2C free FAFSA CBO support, United Way DEI Panel Convening; Potential Topic: Olmsted County Mobilizing Olmsted Voices for Equity (M.O.V.E.)
Jun 04, 2024 04:00 PM	June 2024 United Way BIPOC Leaders Panel and Small Group Conversation	Join other BIPOC individuals to learn about ways to get involved in our community! BIPOC Leaders Panel and Small Group Conversation
Jun 06, 2024 05:00 PM	MPR Connects Presents MPR News with Angela Davis	June 6th, MPR Connects Presents MPR News with Angela Davis. 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, The Chateau Theatre.
Jun 13, 2024 08:00 AM	2024 Next Level Conference: TOGETHER, FASTER AND STRONGER	Welcome to REIMAGINE, the annual gathering of professionals, experts, business owners, and thought leaders in the business sector. Our conference is a unique platform where people come together to exchange ideas, build networks, and foster lasting partnerships. This year’s inaugural event promises to be bigger and better than other events you’ve been to thus far, with an impressive lineup of keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and ending with an expo.
Jun 15, 2024 12:00 PM	Juneteenth 2024 Freedom Day-Love Wins	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 is a day to honor the emancipation of slavery back in 1865.
Jun 22, 2024 12:00 PM	2024 Walk Around the World	In partnership with IMAA, Walk Around the World celebrates the multicultural diversity that represents Olmsted County and celebrates the contributions that refugees and immigrants bring to the community. The event also recognizes World Refugee Day that occurs on June 20th. Join us for cultural performances, ethnic food, vendors, and cultural and community agency booths. This fun, FREE family event is on June 22, 2024, from 12-4pm with a rain date of June 23, 2024. There will be plenty of activities to keep your kids active and entertained!

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2.4. June 12, 2024

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 and the latest Community Beam news for your consideration, in particular, the following important events

Jun 13, 2024 06:00 PM Homes for Our Neighbors - What if we treated housing like a human right? In 2020, Olmsted County was forecast to need 18,000 additional units of housing by 2030. With higher growth due to Mayo Clinic’s expansion, the need will be even greater. Olmsted County is a leader in Minnesota for its commitment to locally-owned and -controlled housing. On June 13, come learn more about how Olmsted County is leading, and call on our county commissioners and local partners to dream even bigger to address our community’s urgent need for affordable, healthy, and climate-friendly homes.

Jun 15, 2024 12:00 PM Juneteenth 2024 Freedom Day-Love Wins

Jun 16, 2024 01:00 PM Punch 9 for Harold Washington Feature Documentary Supported by the Office of the Mayor, Rochester City DEI, in partnership with the NAACP

Jun 20, 2024 05:00 PM PossAbilities: The Art of Theatre - Skills Class Skilled actress and theater director Amanda Leyawiin is partnering with PossAbilities for a fun night of improv and learning theatrical skills.

Also, we thank PossAbilities presenting in last month's CMRC meeting. Take this LINK for info on presentation slides, video recording and meeting takeaways.

Upcoming Events as of 2024-06-12

For the latest event calendar take this LINK.

Start Date	Title	Description
Jun 12, 2024 10:00 AM	June, 2024 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation)	Topics: Opportunities the IRA has for home remodeling & building; City of Rochester goals, priorities, and Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funding initiatives; Local Case Study: John Hardy’s House
Jun 13, 2024 08:00 AM	2024 Next Level Conference: TOGETHER, FASTER AND STRONGER	Welcome to REIMAGINE, the annual gathering of professionals, experts, business owners, and thought leaders in the business sector. Our conference is a unique platform where people come together to exchange ideas, build networks, and foster lasting partnerships. This year’s inaugural event promises to be bigger and better than other events you’ve been to thus far, with an impressive lineup of keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and ending with an expo.
Jun 13, 2024 10:00 AM	Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration	Vietnam-era Veterans and their families, allies of the United States during the Vietnam War and all Minnesotans who wish to thank our Veterans.
Jun 13, 2024 01:00 PM	2Q 2024 June Health HAPP Meeting	Mobilizing Olmsted Voices for Equity (M.O.V.E.) Update, LGBTQIA+ Co-Design Work Discussion, 2024 CHAP Satisfaction Survey, Community Announcements and Sharing
Jun 13, 2024 05:30 PM	June Valuing Others Together Thursday Night Lights	Digging Deeper...Awesome Questions to discuss with a new friend
Jun 13, 2024 06:00 PM	Homes for Our Neighbors - What if we treated housing like a human right?	In 2020, Olmsted County was forecast to need 18,000 additional units of housing by 2030. With higher growth due to Mayo Clinic’s expansion, the need will be even greater. Olmsted County is a leader in Minnesota for its commitment to locally-owned and -controlled housing. On June 13, come learn more about how Olmsted County is leading, and call on our county commissioners and local partners to dream even bigger to address our community’s urgent need for affordable, healthy, and climate-friendly homes.
Jun 15, 2024 12:00 PM	Juneteenth 2024 Freedom Day-Love Wins	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 is a day to honor the emancipation of slavery back in 1865.
Jun 16, 2024 01:00 PM	Punch 9 for Harold Washington Feature Documentary	Supported by the Office of the Mayor, Rochester City DEI, in partnership with the NAACP
Jun 19, 2024 09:30 AM	Juneteenth Jubilee Breakfast	Come join us for a morning of celebration and unity at the Empire Event Center. Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast spread. Juneteenth or “Freedom Day” is a day of recognition, restoration and celebration.
Jun 20, 2024 05:00 PM	PossAbilities: The Art of Theatre - Skills Class	Skilled actress and theater director Amanda Leyawiin is partnering with PossAbilities for a fun night of improv and learning theatrical skills.
Jun 22, 2024 12:00 PM	2024 Walk Around the World	In partnership with IMAA, Walk Around the World celebrates the multicultural diversity that represents Olmsted County and celebrates the contributions that refugees and immigrants bring to the community. The event also recognizes World Refugee Day that occurs on June 20th. Join us for cultural performances, ethnic food, vendors, and cultural and community agency booths. This fun, FREE family event is on June 22, 2024, from 12-4pm with a rain date of June 23, 2024. There will be plenty of activities to keep your kids active and entertained!
Jun 24, 2024 04:30 PM	CMRC June 2024 Meeting	Potential Topics: CMRC Updates, ISAIAH, Feedback from United Way BIPOC Panel
Jun 25, 2024 10:00 AM	Rochesterfest 2024	Tuesday, June 25th Unity Day Celebrating Diversity and Togetherness; Wednesday, June 26th Family Fun Day; Thursday, June 27th Community Appreciation Day Celebrating Those That Give Back; Thursday, June 27th Community Appreciation Day Celebrating Those That Give Back; Friday, June 28th Kids’ Adventure Day & TGIF Bash; Saturday, June 29th Party in the Park Where Community Comes Alive
Jun 26, 2024 10:00 AM	2024 LMC Annual Conference in Rochester	Welcome to the Work Zone: Minnesota’s largest city conference Join hundreds of Minnesota city officials on June 26 – 28 in Rochester as we work together to build a solid foundation for thriving cities.

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June 11, 2024: PossAbilities

June 20, 2024 Skills Class: The Art of Theatre

Collaboration with CMRC: Presentation Slides, Video Recording Clip

June 11, 2024: Three Rivers Restorative Justice

Three River Restorative Justice and Project Legacy Restorative Circle re Century High racial hate incident

Circle included Kendall Hughes, co-founder of Three Rivers Restorative Justice, a partner of Project Legacy

June 09, 2024: Community Health Assessment Process

Report contains info:

1. Demographics 2. Population by age 3. Diversity 4. Foreign-born population 5. Languages and ancestry 6. Educational trends 7. Household income 8. Poverty status 9. Health factors 10. Housing and living 11. Labor force 12. Unemployment rate 13. Election trends 14. Community safety 15. Environmental factors 16. Highlights 17. References

June 09, 2024: Isaiah

Focus Area: Housing; Our Next Generation; Healthcare; Community-Building; Climate

Activities: Rochester Faith in MN & ISAIAH Calendar and Strategic Missions

June 07, 2024: Metro State University

White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) Economic Summit in St. Paul, MN on July 2, 2024

June 03, 2024: Minnesota Compass

May MN Compass Newsletter

Importance of data disaggregation: Minnesota's Asian Population, Minnesota's Black communities

June 01, 2024: Targeted Business Enterprise Utilization

2Q 2024: May 2024 - Admin Message, TBE Report; April 2024 - Admin Message, TBE Report

1Q 2024: Feb 2024 - Admin Message, TBE Report; Jan 2024: Admin Message, TBE Report

Special callouts: Women in Construction; City of Rochester Equity in Development

May 29, 2024: Journie

2024 Recognition

$1K Scholarship

2024 Rochester H.S. Graduate: Application and Nomination

Sponsorship and Donation support

May 27, 2024: BioRochester and MedHub 3.0

DMCC Board Updates:

1. May 2024 Status Memo to DMCC Board

2. Feb 2024 DMCC Board Meeting: Video Clip of Discussion at Feb 1 2024 DMCC Board - DMC part of MedTech 3.0; Memo to DMCC

3. Nov. 2023 Video Clip of Discussion at DMCC Board Meeting about MN MedTech 3.0 Description and Webinar

References: US DEA Tech Hub Awardees

May 24, 2024: Destination Medical Center (DMC)

Proceedings

May 2024 DMCC Board Meeting and City, County, DMC Joint Meeting

Feb 2024 DMCC Board Meeting

May 21, 2024: Olmsted County Mobilizing Olmsted Voices for Equity (M.O.V.E)

Mobilizing Olmsted Voices for Equity (M.O.V.E.) community council application

M.O.V.E. Promotional Flyer and Application to join M.O.V.E.

5/10/2024 Conversation Olmsted County Rep and CMRC Rep.: Regarding Olmsted County Community Council's DEI initiative called Mobilizing Olmsted Voices for Equity (M.O.V.E)

Rochester Area Foundation Support Message

May 17, 2024: Housing Alliance Coalition

2023 Olmsted County Housing Profile

State of MN Profile and Findings

May 17, 2024: Minnesota Department of Health

May 2024 Health Equity Community Survey

May 2024 MDH Newsletter: COVID-19 in Min; Funding; Jobs; Upcoming Testing & Vaccination Events

May 06, 2024: Developing and Executing on Cradle to Career Plan

5/6/2024 Announcement: CBO hosting a College Financial Aid Event to receive $1000 grant

Cradle 2 Career (C2C), Rochester Public Schools (RPS), and Arch to Philanthropy are launching a College Coordinator Pilot to provide College Based Organizations (CBOs) resources for College Readiness.

May 03, 2024: Downtown Waterfront Southeast: 6th Street Bridge Concept Design

Online Survey for Community Inputs

Asian Community Inputs Outreach

May 01, 2024: Building Out Community Mobilization Resources Coalition

Austin KSMQ R-Town Program Interview Segment about CMRC

April 27, 2024: City of Rochester, MN

DMC Updates April 29 Presentation to City Council Study Session

Transit Village

Business Development

Historic District

April 22, 2024: Community Health Assessment Process

Introducing Credible Mind to support CHNA collaboration.

April 19, 2024: Rochester Vision 2050

The visioning effort calls for soliciting broad community input to help propose desired strategic initiatives based on desired outcomes through 2050.

April 18, 2024: Rochester Public Library

The Rochester Public Library in Rochester, Minnesota, is seeking proposals from consultants and groups with experience working with libraries to engage in a robust, community co-design and collaborative process for a Facilities and Operations Master Plan.

2.5. June 24, 2024

Admin Message

Dear Community Mobilization Resource Coalition (CMRC) Members and Friends,

On behalf of the CMRC Steering Committee, I'd like to remind you to join this evening's CMRC meeting that features Olivia Bergan on ISAIAH, Laura Helle on Three Rivers Community Action's housing actions, John Edmonds on Olmsted County's Mobilization Olmsted Voices for Equity (M.O.V.E.) ,

Please join us at 4:30PM on MS Teams.

I have also included upcoming community events and a list of community news in the following for your consideration.

In particular the following news

June 21, 2024: Somali American Social Service Association

SASSA to receive $1M from MN to train workers for high-demand employment.

The funding is awarded under the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Targeted Populations Workforce Competitive Grant Program.

June 20, 2024: City of Rochester: 2020 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan

The City of Rochester welcomes applications for the Community Building Fund. This fund is all about supporting projects, programs, and events in the city that actively promote equity and inclusion.

Al Lun, Facilitator, CMRC

June 24, 2024 Upcoming Community Events Events

Please Contact us if you have an event to post on Beam

Start Date	Title	Description
Jun 24, 2024 04:30 PM	CMRC June 2024 Meeting	CMRC Updates, ISAIAH; Three Rivers Community Actions on Housing; Mobilizing Olmsted County Voices for Equity; Vision 2050
Jun 25, 2024 10:00 AM	Rochesterfest 2024	Tuesday, June 25th Unity Day Celebrating Diversity and Togetherness; Wednesday, June 26th Family Fun Day; Thursday, June 27th Community Appreciation Day Celebrating Those That Give Back; Thursday, June 27th Community Appreciation Day Celebrating Those That Give Back; Friday, June 28th Kids’ Adventure Day & TGIF Bash; Saturday, June 29th Party in the Park Where Community Comes Alive
Jun 25, 2024 04:00 PM	2024 Village Farmers Market Kickoff	Farmer's Markets start on Tuesday June 18th, 4 - 7 pm, and run all Tuesdays through early October.
Jun 26, 2024 10:00 AM	2024 League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference in Rochester	Welcome to the Work Zone: Minnesota’s largest city conference Join hundreds of Minnesota city officials on June 26 – 28 in Rochester as we work together to build a solid foundation for thriving cities.
Jun 27, 2024 10:00 AM	Free Legal Consulation with Immigration Lawers	Immigration lawyers will offer free legal consultations exclusively for asylum seekers by appointment
Jun 29, 2024 01:00 PM	Zubrom Valley Medical Society Eye Care Clinic	Free eye exams, free optical care, free glasses
Jul 18, 2024 12:00 PM	2024 The Village FARM Fest	The FARM Fest is an event for all of us to share the cross-cultural experience as we are building community, sharing customs and cultural connections, and increasing our overall health,
Jul 20, 2024 12:00 PM	Vegan Grill Out (#2 July)	Join us at Kutzky Park (right next to the tennis courts) for a laid-back grill out, but all plant-based! Food will be provided, but feel free to bring your own dish and/or drink. We'll have Vegetable Kababs, Veggie Burgers, meat-alternative burgers, "hot dogs," fruit, and water!

Latest Community News

June 22, 2024: Rochester Area Volunteer Administration

Volunteer Recruitment Effectiveness: What can advertising teach us?

Volunteer Process Assessment

June 21, 2024: Somali American Social Service Association

SASSA to receive $1M from MN to train workers for high-demand employment.

The funding is awarded under the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Targeted Populations Workforce Competitive Grant Program.

June 20, 2024: City of Rochester: 2020 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan

The City of Rochester welcomes applications for the Community Building Fund. This fund is all about supporting projects, programs, and events in the city that actively promote equity and inclusion.

June 15, 2024: Homes for our Neighbors

Calling for Community Support at Community Meeting: The most recent Olmsted County Maxfield Study found that from 2020-2030, housing demand required 18,000 new housing units. 71% would need to be general-occupancy and 29% age-restricted senior housing.

June 13, 2024: Mix Housing Mayo Civic Center Parking Lot

June 3, 2024 City Council Meeting

Council action is requested to continue development negotiations with Sherman Associates and conditionally approve development assistance of up to $13,000,000 in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance and up to $3,000,000 in DMC General State Infrastructure Aid.

June 11, 2024: PossAbilities

June 20, 2024 Skills Class: The Art of Theatre

Collaboration with CMRC: Presentation Slides, Video Recording Clip

June 11, 2024: Three Rivers Restorative Justice

Three River Restorative Justice and Project Legacy Restorative Circle re Century High racial hate incident

Circle included Kendall Hughes, co-founder of Three Rivers Restorative Justice, a partner of Project Legacy

June 09, 2024: Community Health Assessment Process

Report contains info:

June 09, 2024: ISAIAH

Focus Area: Housing; Our Next Generation; Healthcare; Community-Building; Climate

Activities: Rochester Faith in MN & ISAIAH Calendar and Strategic Missions

June 07, 2024: Metro State University

White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) Economic Summit in St. Paul, MN on July 2, 2024

June 03, 2024: Minnesota Compass

May MN Compass Newsletter

Importance of data disaggregation: Minnesota's Asian Population, Minnesota's Black communities

June 01, 2024: Targeted Business Enterprise Utilization

2Q 2024: May 2024 - Admin Message, TBE Report; April 2024 - Admin Message, TBE Report

1Q 2024: Feb 2024 - Admin Message, TBE Report; Jan 2024: Admin Message, TBE Report

Special callouts: Women in Construction; City of Rochester Equity in Development

May 29, 2024: Journie

2024 Recognition

$1K Scholarship: 2024 Rochester H.S. Graduate: Application and Nomination, Sponsorship and Donation support

Facebook photos of 2024 Mr. and Miss Juneteenth

May 27, 2024: BioRochester and MedHub 3.0

DMCC Board Updates:

1. May 2024 Status Memo to DMCC Board

2. Feb 2024 DMCC Board Meeting: Video Clip of Discussion at Feb 1 2024 DMCC Board - DMC part of MedTech 3.0; Memo to DMCC

3. Nov. 2023 Video Clip of Discussion at DMCC Board Meeting about MN MedTech 3.0 Description and Webinar

References: US DEA Tech Hub Awardees

May 24, 2024: Destination Medical Center (DMC)

Proceedings

May 2024 DMCC Board Meeting and City, County, DMC Joint Meeting

Feb 2024 DMCC Board Meeting

May 21, 2024: Mobilizing Olmsted Voices for Equity (M.O.V.E)

Mobilizing Olmsted Voices for Equity (M.O.V.E.) community council application

M.O.V.E. Promotional Flyer and Application to join M.O.V.E.

5/10/2024 Conversation Olmsted County Rep and CMRC Rep.: Regarding Olmsted County Community Council's DEI initiative called Mobilizing Olmsted Voices for Equity (M.O.V.E)

Rochester Area Foundation Support Message

May 17, 2024: Housing Alliance Coalition

2023 Olmsted County Housing Profile

State of MN Profile and Findings

May 17, 2024: Minnesota Department of Health

May 2024 Health Equity Community Survey

May 2024 MDH Newsletter: COVID-19 in Min; Funding; Jobs; Upcoming Testing & Vaccination Events

May 06, 2024: Developing and Executing on Cradle to Career Plan

5/6/2024 Announcement: CBO hosting a College Financial Aid Event to receive $1000 grant

May 03, 2024: Downtown Waterfront Southeast: 6th Street Bridge Concept Design

Online Survey for Community Inputs

Asian Community Inputs Outreach

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2.6. July 18, 2024

July 18, 2024

Admin Message

Dear Community Mobilization Resource Coalition (CMRC) Members and Friends,

First. I'd like to acknowledge the support and feedback you have given CMRC the past couple of years when I took on the role to facilitate CMRC,

We are taking the summer off as far as convening monthly CMRC meetings. In the meantime you might find worthy well to revisit some of the topics that CMRC covered in the past.

Housing: Housing Alliance Housing Status ,
DEI: City of Rochester DEI Action Plan, Olmsted County Joint Studies on Racism,
Workforce: City of Rochester and DMC Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Barrier Study ,
Higher Education: UMR Campus Plan, RCTC/Perkins
CMRC member programs: Journie's 8 Step Promotion Program, C.E.R.T Affiliated Programs

Upcoming Events as of July 18, 2024

Please visit Community Beam for up-to-date Beam event calendar and Contact us if you have an event to post on Beam

Start Date	Title	Description
Jul 20, 2024 12:00 PM	Vegan Grill Out (#2 July)	Join us at Kutzky Park (right next to the tennis courts) for a laid-back grill out, but all plant-based! Food will be provided, but feel free to bring your own dish and/or drink. We'll have Vegetable Kababs, Veggie Burgers, meat-alternative burgers, "hot dogs," fruit, and water!
Jul 20, 2024 04:30 PM	UTSAV: The Festival of Colors 2024	Join us on Saturday, July 20th, 2024, from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM for UTSAV: The Festival of Colors, a vibrant celebration of the diverse cultural heritage of the Asian Indian community. This event is open to all, and we welcome everyone to come and have fun! Enjoy delicious food, color splash, captivating dance performances, mesmerizing music, and explore a diverse array of products available for browsing.
Jul 22, 2024 10:00 AM	Rochester Clinic: Cognitive Health	Please join Dr. Dawn Jacobson, MD certified in Bredesen Protocol for Alzheimer's cognitive health. Also, a simple cooking demo will showcase a healthy recipe for the brain.
Jul 22, 2024 06:30 PM	Rochester City Council Ward 2 Candidate Forum
Jul 23, 2024 01:00 PM	May 2024 Rochester Vision 2050 Community Engagement	Our city has undertaken a broad array of initiatives to create a bright future for her citizens and constituencies. These should be guided by a clear, optimistic, aspirational vision. 2050: Far enough for limitless possibilities; close enough to begin today to serve Rochester’s next generation and beyond. Vision 2050 Steering Committee guides this initiative A large volunteer group will put “Vision in Action”, using co-design to engage the community to share ideas and priorities for Rochester’s future.
Jul 23, 2024 01:00 PM	ACHLA: Come learn about FAFSA!	Financial Aid Specialists will be available to help students complete the FAFSA
Jul 23, 2024 06:30 PM	LWV-R Candidate Forum Rochester City Council Ward 4
Jul 24, 2024 11:00 AM	Women’s Foundation of Minnesota Community Connect Event	Community Connect is an informal biannual gathering for community members from across the state to meet and find serendipitous connections to their next funder, accomplice, or co-conspirator. This event is not just for the outgoing and social—we’re confident it will be a meaningful and welcoming experience for extroverts and introverts alike.
Jul 24, 2024 01:00 PM	ACHLA: Come learn about FAFSA!	Financial Aid Specialists will be available to help students complete the FAFSA
Jul 30, 2024 06:30 PM	LWV-R Candidate Forum Olmsted County Commissioner District 3
Aug 01, 2024 06:30 PM	FORUM WITH COUNCIL MEMBER-AT-LARGE AND WARD CANDIDATES	Share this with those in the community for this important primary election. We are calling for questions that reflect the issues of our action teams and all of the community. We will share questions received ahead of time with our candidates.
Aug 03, 2024 10:00 AM	RPS Community Ed 50th Anniversary Community Celebration	A team of dedicated staff have been working for months to plan our 50th Anniversary Community Celebration on Saturday, August 3, 10 AM to 2 PM, at Cascade Lake Park (see attached map). We'll have a wealth of activities for participants, including musical, dance, and our own Poetry Out Loud performers, arts and crafts for kids, cultural artifacts and henna, outdoor games, story time, face painting, and lots of Community Education information.
Aug 12, 2024 07:00 PM	LWV-R Rochester Public Schools Nov. referendum
Aug 17, 2024 01:00 PM	Back to School Block Party & Parade	Food, Hair Cuts, School Supplies, Family Activities
Sep 25, 2024 07:00 PM	Screen Agers: Growing Up in the Digital Age	Join us on Monday September 25 7pm-8:30pm. RPS Middle Schools are collectively offering a three-part event series to support parents and caregivers to students ages 10 - 18. This series will navigate concerns about growing up in the digital age, uncovering skills for stress resilience, and addressing vaping, drugs, and alcohol. After each film screening a discussion will be hosted by one of our School-Based Mental Health Practitioners.

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July 17, 2024: City of Rochester Home Ownership Creation Program

Home Ownership Creation Program - Prairie Ridge: "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, MN hereby approves the contribution of $4,000,000 to the Prairie Ridge development to support the creation of 201 for-sale homes via the Home Ownership Creation Program.

July 13, 2024: Center for Chronic Disease Reduction and Equity Promotion Across Minnesota (C2DREAM)

New Mayo Clinic, U of M framework aims to guide future research. The framework defines structural racism as the “totality of ways in which societies foster racial discrimination through mutually reinforcing systems of housing, education, employment, earnings, benefits, credit, media, health care and criminal justice.”

July 11, 2024: City of Rochester Home Ownership Creation Program

PB Reporting Housing Projects

Proposed $68M 187-unit rental townhome project.

Olmsted County Trailside Apartments $13 million project 36-Unit Senior Apartments, Bear Creek Development and Three Rivers Community Action $22.7 million Restoration Glen, 48-Unit Apartment Complex,

July 10, 2024: United Way of Olmsted County

$1.1 million funding for 48 participants 2024-07-10

FoodSecurity noun “limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods or limited or uncertain ability to acquire acceptable foods in socially acceptable ways” (USDA).

July 01, 2024: Targeted Business Enterprise Utilization

2Q 2024: June 2024; May 2024 - Admin Message, TBE Report; April 2024 - Admin Message, TBE Report

1Q 2024: Feb 2024 - Admin Message, TBE Report; Jan 2024: Admin Message, TBE Report

Special callouts: Women in Construction; City of Rochester Equity in Development

June 26, 2024: City of Rochester: 2020 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan

June 24, 2024 City Council Study Session: Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Audit per Goodenough

Departmental Audit reports of: Human Resources; Rochester Public Library; Parks & Rec

June 22, 2024: Rochester Area Volunteer Administration

Volunteer Recruitment Effectiveness: What can advertising teach us?

Volunteer Process Assessment

June 21, 2024: Somali American Social Service Association

SASSA to receive $1M from MN to train workers for high-demand employment.

The funding is awarded under the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Targeted Populations Workforce Competitive Grant Program.

June 20, 2024: City of Rochester: 2020 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan

The City of Rochester welcomes applications for the Community Building Fund. This fund is all about supporting projects, programs, and events in the city that actively promote equity and inclusion.

June 15, 2024: Homes for our Neighbors

June 13, 2024: Mix Housing Mayo Civic Center Parking Lot

June 3, 2024 City Council Meeting

June 11, 2024: PossAbilities

June 20, 2024 Skills Class: The Art of Theatre

Collaboration with CMRC: Presentation Slides, Video Recording Clip

June 11, 2024: Three Rivers Restorative Justice

Three River Restorative Justice and Project Legacy Restorative Circle re Century High racial hate incident

Circle included Kendall Hughes, co-founder of Three Rivers Restorative Justice, a partner of Project Legacy

June 09, 2024: Community Health Assessment Process

Report contains info:

June 09, 2024: ISAIAH

Focus Area: Housing; Our Next Generation; Healthcare; Community-Building; Climate

Activities: Rochester Faith in MN & ISAIAH Calendar and Strategic Missions

Reference: CMRC June 24, 2024 Meeting Presentation Video

June 07, 2024: Metro State University

White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) Economic Summit in St. Paul, MN on July 2, 2024

June 03, 2024: Minnesota Compass

May MN Compass Newsletter

Importance of data disaggregation: Minnesota's Asian Population, Minnesota's Black communities

May 29, 2024: Journie

2024 Recognition

$1K Scholarship: 2024 Rochester H.S. Graduate: Application and Nomination, Sponsorship and Donation support

Facebook photos of 2024 Mr. and Miss Juneteenth

May 27, 2024: BioRochester and MedHub 3.0

DMCC Board Updates:

1. May 2024 Status Memo to DMCC Board

2. Feb 2024 DMCC Board Meeting: Video Clip of Discussion at Feb 1 2024 DMCC Board - DMC part of MedTech 3.0; Memo to DMCC

3. Nov. 2023 Video Clip of Discussion at DMCC Board Meeting about MN MedTech 3.0 Description and Webinar

References: US DEA Tech Hub Awardees

May 24, 2024: Destination Medical Center (DMC)

Proceedings

May 2024 DMCC Board Meeting and City, County, DMC Joint Meeting

Feb 2024 DMCC Board Meeting

Document

2.7. Sep 5, 2024

September 5, 2024

CMRC Admin Message

Dear CMRC Members and Guests,

Since Feb 2023 I have taken up to facilitate the formalization of Community Mobilization Resource Coalition. We have convened monthly information sharing meetings to educate the CMRC BIPOC constituents about important initiatives taking place in our community so that together we may build a community where opportunities and responsibilities are broadly shared. Since its inception, our network has advocated for and participated in DEI projects that impact economic development, housing, caring relationship, education, education and civic engagement.

Today, due to resource constraints we are putting a pause to convening CMRC monthly meetings per this CMRC announcement.

At the same time, recognizing there is benefit to continue to share community engagement opportunities, as webmaster of Community Beam and in my desire to co-create a connected community, I will continue to use the CMRC Google Groups to share community events and news deemed of value to the community. Feel free to unsubscribe to the group if you no longer find a need to remind on distribution.

In closing, I'd like to thank community leaders who have taken time to share and support the CMRC movement and look forward to future community engagements opportunities.

Regards,

Al Lun

Past Facilitator of CMRC, Founder of OpenBeam.net, Web Master of Community Beam

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Upcoming Events as of Sep 4, 2024

Sep 08, 2024 10:00 AM	C2C: Unlock Your Future	Financial Aid Specialists will be available to help students complete the FAFSA
Sep 10, 2024 10:00 AM	RPS September 2024 Family Engagement Meeting: Ignite Student Learning 2024 Referendum	During our September meeting, RPS Superintendent, Dr. Kent Pekel, will lead an information session on the topic: "Ignite Student Learning 2024 Referendum.
Sep 11, 2024 10:00 AM	Sep, 2024 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance:	We have lots of interesting housing info for you at our next meeting! Overview of the Founders’ Pointe Project in Sheboygan, WI; Matt Durand will update us on the modular homes he is building in Claremont; Mark Engel will share an update on the many Olmsted County Housing Projects in the works
Sep 14, 2024 12:00 PM	Latino Fest 2024	Dance Get ready to move and groove to the infectious beats of Latino music! The air will be filled with the rhythm of salsa, merengue, bachata, and more. Don't be shy to join in on the dance floor – our talented dancers will gladly teach you a step or two! Food Indulge in a culinary adventure like no other! Savor the delectable flavors of traditional Latino cuisine. From tantalizing gorditas to mouthwatering mangonadas, your taste buds are in for an absolute treat! Culture This event is not just about celebration; it's about unity and fostering a sense of community. Latino Fest brings together diverse cultures under one roof, promoting understanding, friendship, and harmony. The event will be held inside and outside tentative of the weather
Sep 16, 2024 06:00 PM	(Spanish) Finding your First Customers and sell without being salesy	Congratulations on your new endeavor! Now it’s time to sell! But most people do not like being “sold”… Now what? Learn where to find your first customers and how to sell without being pushy.
Sep 16, 2024 07:00 PM	State of Rochester Public Schools 2024	In his first State of the School District Address, RPS Superintendent Kent Pekel will answer that question and provide an engaging overview of how Rochester Public Schools is working to meet those three essential psychological needs for more than 17,000 young people in our community. The event will also feature performances and observations from RPS students on the state of our schools, our school system, and our city.
Sep 19, 2024 04:00 PM	DMC Annual Meeting 2024	Description This year the DMC annual meeting will highlight public space assets in our community, celebrate the several 2024 milestones, provide the opportunity to connect with members and organizations in the community and learn about what is on the horizon for the following year. The evening includes gathering outside with strategic activities coordinated by community partners and a program. We hope to see you there. 4:00-5:30pm Open House Highlighting Strategic Initiatives and Networking 5:30-6:00pm Program 6:30-7:00pm Networking and Light Bites
Sep 19, 2024 06:00 PM	Interfaith Convening September 19th, 2024
Sep 21, 2024 01:00 PM	(Spanish) Financial Literacy	Join SBA’s Minnesota District Office to discuss strategies for strong financial management. Learn how to utilize your financial statements to become better-positioned and understand the importance of financial literacy to the success of your business. Topics include: Bookkeeping, Financial Statements, Cash Flow, Business Financing, & Access to Capital.
Sep 23, 2024 04:30 PM	CMRC September 2024 Meeting Place Holder (Canceled)	Potential Topics: CMRC Updates; Age Friendly Olmsted County; Rochester Vision 2050; Co-design
Sep 25, 2024 07:00 PM	Screen Agers: Growing Up in the Digital Age	Join us on Monday September 25 7pm-8:30pm. RPS Middle Schools are collectively offering a three-part event series to support parents and caregivers to students ages 10 - 18. This series will navigate concerns about growing up in the digital age, uncovering skills for stress resilience, and addressing vaping, drugs, and alcohol. After each film screening a discussion will be hosted by one of our School-Based Mental Health Practitioners.
Sep 26, 2024 09:30 AM	Sep 26, 2024 DMC Board Meeting
Sep 26, 2024 06:30 PM	In the City for Good Rochester City Council Candidates	Rochester City Council Candidates September 26, 2024
Sep 28, 2024 01:00 PM	(Spanish) How to Start a Business from Scratch (Part 1)	Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Business Plan, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Legal Issues, Managing a Business, Marketing/Sales, Tax Planning Description: How to Start a Business from Scratch - Part 1: In the first two classes, you will learn the fundamentals of starting a business from scratch, including conceptualizing viable business ideas and initial strategic planning. The focus will be on generating innovative ideas and evaluating their market potential using tools like the Business Model Canvas and SWOT analysis.
Sep 28, 2024 05:00 PM	C.E.R.T. 3rd Annual Gala	Please join us in celebrating dedicated Community members that have rendered outstanding services and support to our Community.
Oct 02, 2024 05:30 PM	Global Mayor's Challenge Update	Please join us for dinner and an update on the Global Mayor’s Challenge. The evening will have discussion, engagement, and feedback on where we are headed with the Equity in the Built Environment program.
Oct 05, 2024 01:00 PM	(Spanish) How to Start a Business from Scratch (Part 2)	Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Business Financing, Business Plan, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Legal Issues, Managing a Business, Marketing/Sales, Tax Planning Description: How to Start a Business from Scratch - Part 2: In the final classes, you will dive into the practical implementation of your business idea, addressing key aspects such as legal and financial structure, initial marketing strategies, and preparing to launch your venture into the market. Additionally, you will learn to establish basic accounting systems and financial management to ensure operational soundness from the outset.
Oct 08, 2024 01:00 PM	October 2024 Community Co-design Leadership Training Session 1 (Option 1)	Some objectives of this training are: • Understand the community co-design process and purpose. • Know how to identify projects that are well suited for co-design as well as when to projects might be better suited for other methods. • Learn how to evaluate and ensure a co-design project is set up for success and is largely consistent in process and intention. • Build a shared language around co-design. • Identify projects and collaborations for co-design in the future. • Develop a relationship with a team that can offer on-going support and coaching to apply co-design.
Oct 09, 2024 09:00 AM	Cradle 2 Career Annual Education Summit	Learn, reflect, and connect with us at this free event as we come together to support children and youth from cradle to career. Power in Partnership: Our Collective Impact
Oct 18, 2024 04:00 PM	Asian Pacific Minnesotans Leadership Awards Dinner	We the People: 40 Years of empowering Asian Pacific Minnesotans
Oct 22, 2024 07:30 AM	RedwingIgnite: Innovation to Reality
Oct 22, 2024 01:00 PM	October 2024 Community Co-design Leadership Training Session 2 (Option 1)	Some objectives of this training are: • Understand the community co-design process and purpose. • Know how to identify projects that are well suited for co-design as well as when to projects might be better suited for other methods. • Learn how to evaluate and ensure a co-design project is set up for success and is largely consistent in process and intention. • Build a shared language around co-design. • Identify projects and collaborations for co-design in the future. • Develop a relationship with a team that can offer on-going support and coaching to apply co-design.

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August 30, 2024: Building Out Community Mobilization Resources Coalition

CMRC pausing public activities and investment potential white paper availability announcement.

August 27, 2024: SE Minnesota Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Sept. 16th: Workshop: Finding your First Customers and sell without being salesy; Sept 21st: Workshop: Financial Literacy; Sept. 28th: Workshop: How to Start a Business from Scratch (Part 1); Oct. 5th: Workshop: How to Start a Business from Scratch (Part 2);

August 16, 2024: Olmsted County HRA

PB reporting: A local program providing tax breaks to landlords in exchange for maintaining lower rents is being tweaked to encourage future development of affordable housing.

August 12, 2024: Building out Community Healthcare Simulation Center

Jun 2021 Co-design Report

2024-08-12 PB Reporting GRAUC leads project to build prototype sim center The Southeast Minnesota Community Healthcare Simulation Center is set to open in downtown

Rochester by mid-October

August 08, 2024: NAACP, Rochester Chapter

Racism, Anti-Semitism and the Fight Against Hate

"Abolishing racism, hate crimes, and white supremacy isn’t a problem for one group to face alone; it’s a shared burden that requires a strong and unified response."

August 08, 2024: Transportation: ROCOG Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)

2024 - 2027 Transportation Plan

2023 - 2026 Transportation Plan: The Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments (ROCOG) has released a draft of the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), for a 30-day public comment period.

August 07, 2024: Age-Friendly Olmsted County (AFOC) Plan

August 2024 Report : Age-Friendly Olmsted County (AFOC) activities implementing the Age

Friendly Olmsted County 2022-2025 Action Plan since our annual report in February 2024.

August 05, 2024: Targeted Business Enterprise Utilization

3Q2024: July 2024 Admin Message and Reports

August 02, 2024: Rochester Vision 2050

The visioning effort calls for soliciting broad community input to help propose desired strategic initiatives based on desired outcomes through 2050.

July 27, 2024: Developing and Executing on Cradle to Career Plan

Newsletter Highlights:

Systems Change Designation; Data Updates; Network Updates; Contributors

2.8. Oct 2, 2024

October 2, 2024

Beam Admin Message,

Dear CMRC Friends,

As I mentioned on September 2, 2024 even though we no longer hold CMRC meetings, we will continue to share community events and news to the CMRC distribution list.

Take the following links to view:

Community Calendar http://dmcbeam.org/chna/community-events
Noteworthy Community Events http://dmcbeam.org/subsite-folders/noteworthy-past-community-events

Also attached is a list of significant community reports and news. In particular, I'd like to call your attention to Mayor Kim Norton's Vision 2050 call for input message. Please take a couple of minutes to provide you inputs to what you would like Rochester to be in 2050.

Regards,

Al Lun

Past Facilitator of CMRC, Founder of OpenBeam.net, Web Master of Community Beam

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October 02, 2024: Rochester Vision 2050

Call for inputs: Mayor Norton YouTube Messages

Vision 2050 AI-Powered Interactive Survey LINK

Mayor Norton Memo to the Public

October 01, 2024: Resources for Homeless Students and Families in Rochester

Collaboration of Rochester Public Schools, Olmsted County, and Three Rivers Community Action

October 01, 2024: Rochester Community Initiative (RCI)

Students Decoded: The Mental Health Database

October 01, 2024: Early Childhood Resource Hub Launch

The Early Childhood Resource Hub, a collaboration between C2C and IMAA, aims to connect Olmsted County families with young children to various resources and services.

September 30, 2024: West Transit Village

September 2024 DMCC Board Update

September 2022 DMCC Board Status: NTH to run a developer selection process with Mayo

September 30, 2024: Economic Vibrancy & Growth Management

City teammates providing an update on this work, specifically regarding legacy public infrastructure projects, Unbound, infrastructure investments and regulatory milestones.

September 26, 2024: 2024 Destination Medical Center Reports

Proceedings

September 2024 DMCC Board Meeting

May 2024 DMCC Board Meeting and City, County, DMC Joint Meeting

Feb 2024 DMCC Board Meeting

September 23, 2024: A Study of Financial Hardship

2024 ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Report

September 18, 2024: Sustainability and Resiliency Action Plan

National Sustainability Society awards Minnesota’s Climate-Smart Municipalities Program with 2024 Achievement Award

September 17, 2024: Rochester Public Schools Referendum Nov 2024

RPS Superintendent Video and Presentation Slides

Referendum to support: Strong Communities; Strong Schools; Strong Young People

September 15, 2024: C2C Report Child Care Report

Reports Downloaded from C2C website

Childcare Insight Report

Breakouts

Rochester by mid-October

August 08, 2024: Anti-Hate Rally and Forum

Racism, Anti-Semitism and the Fight Against Hate

"Abolishing racism, hate crimes, and white supremacy isn’t a problem for one group to face alone; it’s a shared burden that requires a strong and unified response."

August 08, 2024: Transportation: ROCOG Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)

2024 - 2027 Transportation Plan

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Noteworthy Past Community Events

Start Date	Title	Description	Tags
Sep 30, 2024 03:30 PM	City Council Study Session	Supporting Transformation	('key', 'governance', 'community', 'openbeam')
Sep 26, 2024 09:30 AM	Sep 26, 2024 DMC Board Meeting	DMCC Form 990; Metrics; EDA Board President Comments; Private Development Funding Request; 2025 DMC Work Plan and Budget; Status reports	('DMC', 'community engagement', 'key')
Sep 24, 2024 01:00 PM	Sep 2024 Rochester Vision 2050 Community Engagement	Rochester Vision 2050 Help Shape Rochester's Future Rochester Mayor Kim Norton would like to hear your vision for Rochester’s next generation. Rochester Vision 2050 seeks your input to create a collective vision for our city's future. Your perspective helps to ensure that our policies, investments, and initiatives align with the collective will and wisdom of our community.	('key', 'governance', 'community', 'openbeam')
Sep 19, 2024 04:00 PM	DMC Annual Meeting 2024	Description This year the DMC annual meeting will highlight public space assets in our community, celebrate the several 2024 milestones, provide the opportunity to connect with members and organizations in the community and learn about what is on the horizon for the following year. The evening includes gathering outside with strategic activities coordinated by community partners and a program. We hope to see you there. 4:00-5:30pm Open House Highlighting Strategic Initiatives and Networking 5:30-6:00pm Program 6:30-7:00pm Networking and Light Bites	('DMC', 'community engagement', 'key')
Sep 16, 2024 07:00 PM	State of Rochester Public Schools 2024	In his first State of the School District Address, RPS Superintendent Kent Pekel will answer that question and provide an engaging overview of how Rochester Public Schools is working to meet those three essential psychological needs for more than 17,000 young people in our community. The event will also feature performances and observations from RPS students on the state of our schools, our school system, and our city.	('RPS', 'education', 'key')
Sep 12, 2024 07:30 AM	3Q 2024 September Health HAPP Meeting	CHAP Value Discussion: What value does the CHAP process bring to you/your organization? CHIP Collective Impact Discussion: How are we addressing the top health issues in Olmsted County?	('CHNA', 'community', 'Health/Wellness', 'Health', 'public sector work product', 'key', 'health work product')
Sep 11, 2024 12:00 PM	Latino Economic Development Center: Creating Generational Wealth One Entrepreneur at a Time	.At the Latino Economic Development Center, we understand the obstacles that our Latino communities face, and we help aspiring business owners to overcome those barriers to achieve their dreams - and create generational wealth while doing it.	('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship', 'key', 'latino')
Sep 10, 2024 10:00 AM	RPS September 2024 Family Engagement Meeting: Ignite Student Learning 2024 Referendum	During our September meeting, RPS Superintendent, Dr. Kent Pekel, will lead an information session on the topic: "Ignite Student Learning 2024 Referendum.	('RPS', 'education', 'key')
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