[Minnesota Rising Dispatch] October 2018

[#mnrising Dispatch] October 2018 Five days, 1 hour, and 6 minutes until Election Day 2018, but who's counting? Given the divisive and difficult days across our nation these past few weeks, it's clear that the midterm elections are a critical time to vote for elected officials who will work to ensure our communities are welcoming, equitable, and vibrant for all of our neighbors. The Minnesota Secretary of State's website provides information in multiple languages on registering to vote, where to vote, sample ballots, and early voting. Put your vote plan in place and support others to exercise their civic duty at the polls next Tuesday, November 6! #GOTV "Unwritten America" LOCUS *This event is organized for and by people of color and indigenous leaders (POCI) as a supportive and courageous space.Join our LOCUS community in an evening of writing, reflection, healing and community. Coming off the heels of the Midterm Elections, Unwritten America will be a space to center the narratives and voices of those that have often been left out of the mainstream narrative of America. Come for a chance to participate in structured writing exercises and workshop, discussions and conversation. Whether you are a seasoned writer or have never written before, all are welcome to our evening of power and healing through written and spoken word. [Read more.] LOTT recruiting board members Apply by December 3   Leaders of Today and Tomorrow (LOTT) is actively recruiting board members. LOTT ignites women to lead with confidence. When women lead with confidence, their leadership will build stronger, more equitable communities that will transform the world. We want you to help us live out our mission. Leaders of Today and Tomorrow is an entirely volunteer-run initiative. The LOTT Advisory Board oversees and plans all components of the fellowship and alumni/networking events bringing together women leaders throughout Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area. [Read more.] Planting SEADS Book Launch + Raise Our Roots Reception On November 10, The SEAD Project is hosting their first two-part Southeast Asian Day through a book launch community event and evening reception for the "Planting SEADS: Southeast Asian Diaspora Stories" stories gathered this past year in partnership with ManForward, mk nguyen and Narate Keys and other Khmer, Hmong, Lao and Viet young people, healers and connectors. The day event is free and open to the public, although space is limited. Book sales and signing will be available. There will be performances, storytellers, art and activity stations. Light food and drinks will be provided. [Read more.] #GTMD18 Give to the Max Day turns 10 this November! Ten years ago, when GiveMN.org was a brand new and relatively unknown website, a group of people decided to try to raise awareness about this new fun way to give online by creating a one-time, one-day event focused on online donations. By the end of the day, everyone's expectations had been shattered by an outpouring of $14 million from generous Minnesotans, and a new giving tradition—Minnesota's giving holiday—had been born. Give to the Max Day celebrates its 10th anniversary on Thursday, November 15, 2018! Join GiveMN and thousands of your favorite nonprofits and schools as we raise millions of dollars for the organizations which make our communities stronger. [Read more.] Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend News from the Network Updates and events with our esteemed partners and collaborators! How Business Owners Can Measure And Mitigate Growing Cyber Risk Thursday, November 1 11:15am Minneapolis Club Overcoming Racism Conference (livestream) November 2 - 3 Metropolitan State University State of Minnesota and City of St. Paul Career Fair Saturday, November 3 10am - 3pm Saint Paul RiverCentre Minnesota Venture Conference 8am - 5pm Wednesday, November 7 Radisson Blu Midwest Architecture Community Collaboration (MACC) 2018 Scaling Disruptive Technologies November 7 - 8 Doubletree Park Place Equity Summit Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Thursday, November 8 7:30am - 1pm InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront Women's Leadership Conference YWCA Mankato November 8 - 9 Verizon Center Grand Hall 7th Annual Women In Public Service Conference Friday, November 9 8:30am - 4:30pm Hamline University Minnesota International NGOs Network (MINN)  Board Member Applications Due November 9 Planting SEADS Book Launch & Raise Our Roots Reception The SEAD Project Saturday, November 10 1pm - 9pm Indigenous Roots Annual Luncheon: Impact of We CAAL Tuesday, November 13 11:30am - 1pm Midpointe Event Center POWERING INCLUSION: Accelerating Regional Growth by Investing in Businesses Owned by People of Color Center for Economic Inclusion Tuesday, November 13 3pm - 6pm PAIKKA Event Center MSP Mingle Make It. MSP. Thursday, November 29 5:30pm - 7:30pm James J. Hill Center Copyright © 2018 Minnesota Rising, All rights reserved.