Our relationship with the Crosby-Ironton School District and its' Community Education program provides Liability coverage. Here is our policy:
B. INSURANCE -- Unlimited Learning will be covered under insurance policies purchased by the School District as follows:
1. Volunteers – Unlimited Learning will receive the same or similar coverage as those covered by the School District.
2. General liability – Unlimited Learning Program will receive the same or similar coverage as those covered by the School District.
Bob Manning
Coordinator
Unlimited Learning
Crosby, MN
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Liability question
The Cannon Valley Elder Collegium does not have either a formal membership agreement or a liability statement signed by people who participate in our classes. We are a non profit providing educational services to all who meet our eligibility. We speak of "members" as those who are on are mailing list because the have either attended classes or contributed funds. However, we do have a general liability insurance policy which we purchased through State Farm at a nominal fee (<$250/yr)Initially we were motivated to have such a policy when we wanted to schedule a class at a local college -- their lawyers required such a policy for organizations using campus facilities. Subsequently we have thought that this is a good idea to provide some protection for our participants. We would be happy to provide details on our insurance policy for anyone interested.BestBill
Liability Question
Pauline Christensen, with the Winona group, The Learning Club asks:
Our LIRN would like to ask if any of the other organizations have a liability
statement that people sign when they become members. We are looking for a
general statement that would cover any of our activities like biking, tours, etc. Responses can be sent to pchristensen@winona.edu. Thanks very much. Pauline
Our LIRN would like to ask if any of the other organizations have a liability
statement that people sign when they become members. We are looking for a
general statement that would cover any of our activities like biking, tours, etc. Responses can be sent to pchristensen@winona.edu. Thanks very much. Pauline
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Leadership Group Minutes
Alliance for Lifelong Learning MN
Leadership Group Meeting Notes
July 1, 2009
The ALLMN leadership group met in St. Cloud on July 1, 2009. Members present: Ron Anderson, Renee Ehlenz, Janet Jacobson, Bob Manning, and Reena Shetty. Chrisanne Pieper, the ALLMN liaison, also attended.
Fall 2009 ALLMN conference
The next ALLMN conference will be held in the Twin Cities in October 2009. Possible locations include (in order of preference): Minnesota Humanities Center, Minnesota International Center (MIC), University of St. Thomas, and Maple Grove Senior Center. Chrisanne offered to contact Stanley Romanstein to ask about using the MHC facilities, paying for meals but not for use of the meeting room. Janet will contact Carol Steinberg of MIC to inquire about meeting space there. We agreed that meeting on Thursday night could be offered as an option, with the conference program on a Friday. Possible dates for the workshop, in order of preference are October 29 and 30 (Thursday evening and Friday) and October 22 and 23 (Thursday evening and Friday). Chrisanne and others on the leadership group agreed to contact Janet with October dates when they could NOT be available for the meeting.
Possible items for the workshop program:
· Stanley Romanstein (MN Humanities Center) – to talk about plans for providing grants to groups out of Legacy funds appropriated during the last legislative session
· Carol Steinberg (and perhaps others) from MIC to talk about Great Decisions programming
· More formal sharing of information by the groups attending the workshop
We agreed that we would ask all ALLMN groups to provide basic contact information for their group, along with a paragraph describing the group’s composition and activities and any unique features. Reena offered to compile this information into a booklet that would be made available at the fall conference. We need to develop a template which could be sent out to all the groups, to insure that we receive comparable information from each group.
We also discussed the possibility of calling our member meetings conferences or workshops and also developing a more formal invitation that could be submitted along with a request for reimbursement. We also considered charging a small fee ($10 - $20) for each individual attending the conference. The fee could help defray the cost of meals and materials and any expense incurred by a speaker.
Janet and Chrisanne will meet with metro area leaders in early August to discuss these and other ideas for the workshop.
ALLMN By-laws
Janet will make several changes to the by-laws which should be discussed and approved at the fall meeting. These changes include:
· The liaison should become a member of the leadership group after his/her year as liaison
· Rotate people onto and off the leadership group, with each person serving two years.
· Change “meeting” to “conference”
In addition, it was suggested that we ask the membership to discuss again the possibility of having an agreed upon date for both the fall and spring meetings, e.g., the 4th Friday in October and 1st Friday in May. Having a pre-determined date would simplify scheduling issues.
Fiscal agency
We discussed using/finding a fiscal agent. The primary advantage of a more formal financial status is the ability to apply for and receive grants. Several groups were mentioned as possible fiscal agents. These included: MAGEC (U of M), the MN Board on Aging, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, AARP, and the MN State Colleges and Universities (MNSCU) system. We should discuss this at the next meeting. MNSCU might be a first choice, since it has a similar mission (adult education) and its various colleges and universities are located throughout the state. ALLMN could possibly provide some assistance to MNSCU by advising on the formation of older adult learning groups that could partner with MNSCU educational institutions.
Marketing for ALLMN
Chrisanne suggested that ALLMN should participate in the 2010 Age and Disabilities Odyssey, organized by the MN Board on Aging. An ALLMN booth at the conference would draw attention to the importance of lifelong learning in maintaining physical, mental and emotional health in older adults.
We also discussed the possibility of partnering with the Minnesota International Center to plan three Great Decisions programs – one in the Twin Cities, one in Duluth, and one in the Rochester/Winona area. Janet will call Carol Steinberg to talk about this possibility.
Sharing resources
We will ask each ALLMN group to send in advance of the fall meeting a list of at least five favorite speakers. We will compile these lists into a master list which can be shared with all ALLMN members.
Leadership Group Meeting Notes
July 1, 2009
The ALLMN leadership group met in St. Cloud on July 1, 2009. Members present: Ron Anderson, Renee Ehlenz, Janet Jacobson, Bob Manning, and Reena Shetty. Chrisanne Pieper, the ALLMN liaison, also attended.
Fall 2009 ALLMN conference
The next ALLMN conference will be held in the Twin Cities in October 2009. Possible locations include (in order of preference): Minnesota Humanities Center, Minnesota International Center (MIC), University of St. Thomas, and Maple Grove Senior Center. Chrisanne offered to contact Stanley Romanstein to ask about using the MHC facilities, paying for meals but not for use of the meeting room. Janet will contact Carol Steinberg of MIC to inquire about meeting space there. We agreed that meeting on Thursday night could be offered as an option, with the conference program on a Friday. Possible dates for the workshop, in order of preference are October 29 and 30 (Thursday evening and Friday) and October 22 and 23 (Thursday evening and Friday). Chrisanne and others on the leadership group agreed to contact Janet with October dates when they could NOT be available for the meeting.
Possible items for the workshop program:
· Stanley Romanstein (MN Humanities Center) – to talk about plans for providing grants to groups out of Legacy funds appropriated during the last legislative session
· Carol Steinberg (and perhaps others) from MIC to talk about Great Decisions programming
· More formal sharing of information by the groups attending the workshop
We agreed that we would ask all ALLMN groups to provide basic contact information for their group, along with a paragraph describing the group’s composition and activities and any unique features. Reena offered to compile this information into a booklet that would be made available at the fall conference. We need to develop a template which could be sent out to all the groups, to insure that we receive comparable information from each group.
We also discussed the possibility of calling our member meetings conferences or workshops and also developing a more formal invitation that could be submitted along with a request for reimbursement. We also considered charging a small fee ($10 - $20) for each individual attending the conference. The fee could help defray the cost of meals and materials and any expense incurred by a speaker.
Janet and Chrisanne will meet with metro area leaders in early August to discuss these and other ideas for the workshop.
ALLMN By-laws
Janet will make several changes to the by-laws which should be discussed and approved at the fall meeting. These changes include:
· The liaison should become a member of the leadership group after his/her year as liaison
· Rotate people onto and off the leadership group, with each person serving two years.
· Change “meeting” to “conference”
In addition, it was suggested that we ask the membership to discuss again the possibility of having an agreed upon date for both the fall and spring meetings, e.g., the 4th Friday in October and 1st Friday in May. Having a pre-determined date would simplify scheduling issues.
Fiscal agency
We discussed using/finding a fiscal agent. The primary advantage of a more formal financial status is the ability to apply for and receive grants. Several groups were mentioned as possible fiscal agents. These included: MAGEC (U of M), the MN Board on Aging, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, AARP, and the MN State Colleges and Universities (MNSCU) system. We should discuss this at the next meeting. MNSCU might be a first choice, since it has a similar mission (adult education) and its various colleges and universities are located throughout the state. ALLMN could possibly provide some assistance to MNSCU by advising on the formation of older adult learning groups that could partner with MNSCU educational institutions.
Marketing for ALLMN
Chrisanne suggested that ALLMN should participate in the 2010 Age and Disabilities Odyssey, organized by the MN Board on Aging. An ALLMN booth at the conference would draw attention to the importance of lifelong learning in maintaining physical, mental and emotional health in older adults.
We also discussed the possibility of partnering with the Minnesota International Center to plan three Great Decisions programs – one in the Twin Cities, one in Duluth, and one in the Rochester/Winona area. Janet will call Carol Steinberg to talk about this possibility.
Sharing resources
We will ask each ALLMN group to send in advance of the fall meeting a list of at least five favorite speakers. We will compile these lists into a master list which can be shared with all ALLMN members.
Monday, June 22, 2009
ALLMN Meeting Notes May 15, 2009
Submitted by Janet Jacobson:
The Winona Learning Club and Winona State University Retiree Center co-hosted the spring ALLMN meeting. Most attendees arrived Thursday evening and participated in a tour of Winona and wine/cheese social that evening. Overnight accommodations were in the Tau Center on the WSU campus. The Friday meeting began at 9 a.m. and adjourned at 3 p.m.
Introductions
Participants introduced themselves and their groups, highlighting staffing arrangements, funding, program publicity, and the best learning event of 2008-2009.
Business meeting:
Janet provided a summary of this year’s legislative developments. During the session, bills were introduced in both the House and Senate, authorizing funding for the Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) through the Legacy Amendment (the amendment authorizes a small increase in the sales tax to finance environmental initiatives and to support the arts and culture). Amounts have changed during the session, but currently MHC stands to receive $1.5 million, part of which is to be made available to organizations and programs that support ethnic and cultural diversity in Minnesota. Unlike previous legislation, the bill (H.F. 1231) does not include any language requiring MHC to allocate a percentage of funds to lifelong learning. However, Stanley Romanstein, President of MHC, has promised that should MHC receive state funds, it will devote a portion of that money to support lifelong learning in Greater Minnesota. The bill is currently under discussion in conference committee. [Editor’s note: The legislature approved a total appropriation of $1.3 million for MHC on May 18.]
Janet introduced the members of the ad hoc Leadership Group: Ron Anderson (Duluth), Renee Ehlenz (St. Cloud), Bob Manning (Crosby), Reena Shetty (St. Cloud), and Janet Jacobson (Minneapolis). This group met in February to develop a list of recommendations for the general membership to consider. These recommendations were discussed, and several changes made. (A copy of these recommendations will be sent to ALLMN members soon.) Chrisanne Pieper (Rochester) agreed to serve as ALLMN liaison for the next year. The recommendations were approved by voice vote.
Steve Benson announced that the U of M’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) has offered to develop a speakers bureau, consisting of OLLI presenters. OLLI will make these speakers available to ALLMN groups at no charge. A fund of up to $2,000.00 has been set aside to pay for speaker travel and materials. ALLMN members requesting a speaker are asked to pay for any food or lodging costs incurred by speakers. Steve indicated that the speakers bureau was still in the planning stages and invited questions and comments from ALLMN members. Send proposals, comments, questions, to Steve at benso006@umn.edu.
Tips for Successful Grant Writing
Nancy Peterson, Director of WSU Grants and Sponsored Projects, gave a presentation on grant writing. Topics included:
· Resources for locating grants
· How grant proposals are reviewed
· Tips on writing grants, including:
o Title
o Project summary
o Introduction
o Problem/need statement
o Objectives
o Work plan
o Staff
o Evaluation
o Conclusion
o Budget
· Writer tips
Contact her at npeterson@winona.edu if you would like a copy of her PowerPoint.
Panel on Boomers and Lifelong Learning
Panel members: Steve Benson (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute/U of M); Jane Dolter (University for Seniors/UMD); Renee Ehlenz (Third Age University, Whitney Center, St. Cloud); Janet Jacobson (Minneapolis Community Education)
· 78 million Boomers in America
· Many Boomers are “sandwiched” – still have children at home and are caring for aging parents
· Boomers juggle work, volunteer commitments, family responsibilities; many feel time-pressured
· Retirement for Boomers is being re-defined; some may not retire; others may seek entirely different careers during “retirement”; some may move in and out of retirement; retirement has been postponed for many Boomers due to economic climate
· Boomers are well-educated: 30% have college degrees. Boomers as a group view lifelong learning as a high priority
· Flexibility in programming will be essential
o Consider shorter courses
o Offer courses at different times – e.g., Sundays, late afternoon (when Boomers head home from work)
· Consider important events in Boomers’ lifetime as basis for programming (e.g., Vietnam War, civil rights movement, space race, etc.)
· Involve Boomers in program planning and in other volunteer capacities; remember that short-term volunteer commitments may be most popular with Boomers
· Use technology for course registration, and to connect Boomers with each other, publicize programs, provide updated information
· Combine travel with more formal learning opportunities
· “Me” generation is becoming “we” generation; combine learning with opportunities for service to community. Boomers want to leave a legacy
· Consider possibilities for intergenerational learning/ service projects
· Boomers want learning to be an “experience”; building relationships among program participants, between participants and presenters, and between participants and organization, is essential
Small group discussions
1. Several individuals interested in establishing a foundation to support their individual learning groups met with Jane Dolter (University for Seniors/UMD)
2. Ideas for maintaining positive relationships with “host” institution:
· WSU Living History program
· Advising undeclared majors
· IT students teach older adults about technology
· OLLI Scholar – graduate students paid to teach OLLI courses
3. Ideas for collaboration within ALLMN:
· Develop ALLMN speakers bureau; each group should contribute the names of 5 speakers (and bios) at next ALLMN meeting
· Share best practices at next meeting
4. Ideas for resource sharing:
· Write grant application together
· Joint programs – e.g., picnic with speaker
· Have same speaker make presentation to multiple groups
5. Ideas for developing programs consistent with MHC’s goal to fund programs celebrating ethnic heritage and diversity:
· Programs on variety of ethnic groups in Minnesota (e.g., Amish, recent immigrant groups)
· Focus on the creative arts of different ethnic groups (e.g., music, dance, art)
· Comparative religions
Next meeting
Marty Leistikow will inquire whether her group, Headwaters Center for Lifelong Learning, would be willing to host the fall 2009 meeting in conjunction with ALL in Bemidji and NELL in Bagley area. If not, the Minneapolis groups may be able to host.
If we meet in the Twin Cities in the fall, it was suggested that we invite Stanley Romanstein to attend the meeting. Possibly we could hold the ALLMN meeting at MHC.
An ALLMN website was briefly mentioned as a possible next step, as well as investigating the possibility of forming a 401(c)(3) organization. These may be agenda items for the next meeting.
The Winona Learning Club and Winona State University Retiree Center co-hosted the spring ALLMN meeting. Most attendees arrived Thursday evening and participated in a tour of Winona and wine/cheese social that evening. Overnight accommodations were in the Tau Center on the WSU campus. The Friday meeting began at 9 a.m. and adjourned at 3 p.m.
Introductions
Participants introduced themselves and their groups, highlighting staffing arrangements, funding, program publicity, and the best learning event of 2008-2009.
Business meeting:
Janet provided a summary of this year’s legislative developments. During the session, bills were introduced in both the House and Senate, authorizing funding for the Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) through the Legacy Amendment (the amendment authorizes a small increase in the sales tax to finance environmental initiatives and to support the arts and culture). Amounts have changed during the session, but currently MHC stands to receive $1.5 million, part of which is to be made available to organizations and programs that support ethnic and cultural diversity in Minnesota. Unlike previous legislation, the bill (H.F. 1231) does not include any language requiring MHC to allocate a percentage of funds to lifelong learning. However, Stanley Romanstein, President of MHC, has promised that should MHC receive state funds, it will devote a portion of that money to support lifelong learning in Greater Minnesota. The bill is currently under discussion in conference committee. [Editor’s note: The legislature approved a total appropriation of $1.3 million for MHC on May 18.]
Janet introduced the members of the ad hoc Leadership Group: Ron Anderson (Duluth), Renee Ehlenz (St. Cloud), Bob Manning (Crosby), Reena Shetty (St. Cloud), and Janet Jacobson (Minneapolis). This group met in February to develop a list of recommendations for the general membership to consider. These recommendations were discussed, and several changes made. (A copy of these recommendations will be sent to ALLMN members soon.) Chrisanne Pieper (Rochester) agreed to serve as ALLMN liaison for the next year. The recommendations were approved by voice vote.
Steve Benson announced that the U of M’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) has offered to develop a speakers bureau, consisting of OLLI presenters. OLLI will make these speakers available to ALLMN groups at no charge. A fund of up to $2,000.00 has been set aside to pay for speaker travel and materials. ALLMN members requesting a speaker are asked to pay for any food or lodging costs incurred by speakers. Steve indicated that the speakers bureau was still in the planning stages and invited questions and comments from ALLMN members. Send proposals, comments, questions, to Steve at benso006@umn.edu.
Tips for Successful Grant Writing
Nancy Peterson, Director of WSU Grants and Sponsored Projects, gave a presentation on grant writing. Topics included:
· Resources for locating grants
· How grant proposals are reviewed
· Tips on writing grants, including:
o Title
o Project summary
o Introduction
o Problem/need statement
o Objectives
o Work plan
o Staff
o Evaluation
o Conclusion
o Budget
· Writer tips
Contact her at npeterson@winona.edu if you would like a copy of her PowerPoint.
Panel on Boomers and Lifelong Learning
Panel members: Steve Benson (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute/U of M); Jane Dolter (University for Seniors/UMD); Renee Ehlenz (Third Age University, Whitney Center, St. Cloud); Janet Jacobson (Minneapolis Community Education)
· 78 million Boomers in America
· Many Boomers are “sandwiched” – still have children at home and are caring for aging parents
· Boomers juggle work, volunteer commitments, family responsibilities; many feel time-pressured
· Retirement for Boomers is being re-defined; some may not retire; others may seek entirely different careers during “retirement”; some may move in and out of retirement; retirement has been postponed for many Boomers due to economic climate
· Boomers are well-educated: 30% have college degrees. Boomers as a group view lifelong learning as a high priority
· Flexibility in programming will be essential
o Consider shorter courses
o Offer courses at different times – e.g., Sundays, late afternoon (when Boomers head home from work)
· Consider important events in Boomers’ lifetime as basis for programming (e.g., Vietnam War, civil rights movement, space race, etc.)
· Involve Boomers in program planning and in other volunteer capacities; remember that short-term volunteer commitments may be most popular with Boomers
· Use technology for course registration, and to connect Boomers with each other, publicize programs, provide updated information
· Combine travel with more formal learning opportunities
· “Me” generation is becoming “we” generation; combine learning with opportunities for service to community. Boomers want to leave a legacy
· Consider possibilities for intergenerational learning/ service projects
· Boomers want learning to be an “experience”; building relationships among program participants, between participants and presenters, and between participants and organization, is essential
Small group discussions
1. Several individuals interested in establishing a foundation to support their individual learning groups met with Jane Dolter (University for Seniors/UMD)
2. Ideas for maintaining positive relationships with “host” institution:
· WSU Living History program
· Advising undeclared majors
· IT students teach older adults about technology
· OLLI Scholar – graduate students paid to teach OLLI courses
3. Ideas for collaboration within ALLMN:
· Develop ALLMN speakers bureau; each group should contribute the names of 5 speakers (and bios) at next ALLMN meeting
· Share best practices at next meeting
4. Ideas for resource sharing:
· Write grant application together
· Joint programs – e.g., picnic with speaker
· Have same speaker make presentation to multiple groups
5. Ideas for developing programs consistent with MHC’s goal to fund programs celebrating ethnic heritage and diversity:
· Programs on variety of ethnic groups in Minnesota (e.g., Amish, recent immigrant groups)
· Focus on the creative arts of different ethnic groups (e.g., music, dance, art)
· Comparative religions
Next meeting
Marty Leistikow will inquire whether her group, Headwaters Center for Lifelong Learning, would be willing to host the fall 2009 meeting in conjunction with ALL in Bemidji and NELL in Bagley area. If not, the Minneapolis groups may be able to host.
If we meet in the Twin Cities in the fall, it was suggested that we invite Stanley Romanstein to attend the meeting. Possibly we could hold the ALLMN meeting at MHC.
An ALLMN website was briefly mentioned as a possible next step, as well as investigating the possibility of forming a 401(c)(3) organization. These may be agenda items for the next meeting.
Friday, May 1, 2009
ALLMN Meeting Agenda and Information
Alliance for Lifelong Learning-Minnesota (ALLMN)
Hosted by Winona State University
The Learning Club & Retiree Center
Thursday, May 14, 6:30 pm
After you arrive Thursday evening, join us for a casual get-together in our historic river town. We will provide a traveling history tour viewing architecture and scenery - followed by a social gathering over some wine and cheese at the Retiree Center (1st floor of the Alumni House) hosted by The Learning Club and Retiree Center members. The tour and social start at 6:30.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Winona State University, Tau Center
8:30 Registration, Coffee, Conversation
9:00 Welcome - Cathie Logan, WSU Retiree Center, Director
Jim Erickson, The Learning Club, Chairperson
Introductions: Select one member from your group to introduce your organization & attendees. Define four points of interest for your group:
1. Staff – Leadership roles, affiliations, partnership?
2. Funding – Membership? Dues? Fees?
3. Publicity/Promotion – Newsletter? Website? Posters?
4. Best learning event 2008/2009 – occurred or planned
9:30 ALLMN Business Meeting - Janet Jacobson, Ad Hoc Leadership Group
· Identify members of ad hoc leadership group
· Minutes from October 3, 2008 meeting, Duluth, MN
· Legislative Session Update
· Steve Benson
· Membership Affiliation
10:30 Break
10:45 Tips for Successful Grant Writing
Presenter, Nancy Peterson, Director, WSU Grants and Special Projects
11:30 Lunch –
Positive Aging, Guest Speaker, Tim Hatfield
Chair, WSU Counselor Education Department
1 pm Panel and Group Discussion: Baby Boomers and Lifelong Learning
Panelists:
Steve Benson (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, U of M)
Jane Dolter (University for Seniors, UMD)
Renee Ehlenz (Third Age University, St. Cloud)
Janet Jacobson (Minneapolis Community Education, Lifelong Learning 55+)
2:00 Small Group Discussion
Partnerships. Items from Introductions.
Funding. Foundation Development.
2:30 Date, location and topics for next meeting.
Meeting Evaluation
3:00 Adjourn
____________________________
Good Afternoon, Everyone…
I have attached a near completed agenda for our meeting May 15, 2009.
We are very excited about having you all here.
Call or email your registration for the meeting with us, let us know if you are arriving Thursday evening and want a room. We will make your reservation and you will pay when you arrive. Also, let us know if you are arriving Friday morning. The rooms are available at WSU Tau Center for lodging on Thursday night if you want to arrive early. The cost is Two to a Room - $13 each, Single Rooms - $18. Tau Center is our conference center (part of the former St. Teresa College Campus). The rooms are residence hall style (bathroom down the hall). Very nice building.
Janet has suggested we start at 8:30. If attendees from far away are all arriving on Thursday evening, that will be an easy start time.
We have planned a gathering for Thursday evening (14th) for those of you who want to travel on Thursday – a small tour or Winona and a social. We will pick up everyone at Tau for the tour followed by wine & cheese at the Retiree Center and then we will take you back to Tau Center. Tau Center is on the west campus and only a mile from the main campus.
Tau Center is where we will be meeting on Friday, so no extra travel.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Cathie
Cathie A. Logan
WSU Retiree Center, Director
1st floor of Alumni House
507.457.5565
clogan@winona.edu
Hosted by Winona State University
The Learning Club & Retiree Center
Thursday, May 14, 6:30 pm
After you arrive Thursday evening, join us for a casual get-together in our historic river town. We will provide a traveling history tour viewing architecture and scenery - followed by a social gathering over some wine and cheese at the Retiree Center (1st floor of the Alumni House) hosted by The Learning Club and Retiree Center members. The tour and social start at 6:30.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Winona State University, Tau Center
8:30 Registration, Coffee, Conversation
9:00 Welcome - Cathie Logan, WSU Retiree Center, Director
Jim Erickson, The Learning Club, Chairperson
Introductions: Select one member from your group to introduce your organization & attendees. Define four points of interest for your group:
1. Staff – Leadership roles, affiliations, partnership?
2. Funding – Membership? Dues? Fees?
3. Publicity/Promotion – Newsletter? Website? Posters?
4. Best learning event 2008/2009 – occurred or planned
9:30 ALLMN Business Meeting - Janet Jacobson, Ad Hoc Leadership Group
· Identify members of ad hoc leadership group
· Minutes from October 3, 2008 meeting, Duluth, MN
· Legislative Session Update
· Steve Benson
· Membership Affiliation
10:30 Break
10:45 Tips for Successful Grant Writing
Presenter, Nancy Peterson, Director, WSU Grants and Special Projects
11:30 Lunch –
Positive Aging, Guest Speaker, Tim Hatfield
Chair, WSU Counselor Education Department
1 pm Panel and Group Discussion: Baby Boomers and Lifelong Learning
Panelists:
Steve Benson (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, U of M)
Jane Dolter (University for Seniors, UMD)
Renee Ehlenz (Third Age University, St. Cloud)
Janet Jacobson (Minneapolis Community Education, Lifelong Learning 55+)
2:00 Small Group Discussion
Partnerships. Items from Introductions.
Funding. Foundation Development.
2:30 Date, location and topics for next meeting.
Meeting Evaluation
3:00 Adjourn
____________________________
Good Afternoon, Everyone…
I have attached a near completed agenda for our meeting May 15, 2009.
We are very excited about having you all here.
Call or email your registration for the meeting with us, let us know if you are arriving Thursday evening and want a room. We will make your reservation and you will pay when you arrive. Also, let us know if you are arriving Friday morning. The rooms are available at WSU Tau Center for lodging on Thursday night if you want to arrive early. The cost is Two to a Room - $13 each, Single Rooms - $18. Tau Center is our conference center (part of the former St. Teresa College Campus). The rooms are residence hall style (bathroom down the hall). Very nice building.
Janet has suggested we start at 8:30. If attendees from far away are all arriving on Thursday evening, that will be an easy start time.
We have planned a gathering for Thursday evening (14th) for those of you who want to travel on Thursday – a small tour or Winona and a social. We will pick up everyone at Tau for the tour followed by wine & cheese at the Retiree Center and then we will take you back to Tau Center. Tau Center is on the west campus and only a mile from the main campus.
Tau Center is where we will be meeting on Friday, so no extra travel.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Cathie
Cathie A. Logan
WSU Retiree Center, Director
1st floor of Alumni House
507.457.5565
clogan@winona.edu
Friday, April 17, 2009
Update
Two things:
1. Upcoming May ALLMN Meeting -- May 15th. More to come. You might wish to review an earlier POST which provides a set of minutes for an ALLMN planning session. Pertinent to our upcoming meeting.
2. Legislative matters -- JThe following is Janet's latest correspondence to her legislator. You may wish to stay in contact with your legislator(s) to help maintain funding for life long learning in Minnesota. Here is Janets letter -- "Hello - I represent the Alliance for Lifelong Learning Minnesota, an organization consisting of numerous older adult learning groups throughout the state. We are interested in following the proposed funding for the Minnesota Humanities Center (HF 1371, inroduced by Rep. Kahn). I understand that the provision appropriating funding for MHC is now included in HF 2229, the omnibus finance bill for the Cultural and Outdoor Resources finance Division.
Can you tell me when the Finance Committee will hear HF 2229? Is there likely to be any discussion of the MHC funding provision? Assuming the bill is approved by the committee, what are the next steps and approximately when might the bill be heard on the floor?
Members of ALLMN would like to encourage their legislators to support the MHC funding provision; any advice or information you can give us re probable next steps and timing would be very helpful. Thank you. Janet Jacobson"
1. Upcoming May ALLMN Meeting -- May 15th. More to come. You might wish to review an earlier POST which provides a set of minutes for an ALLMN planning session. Pertinent to our upcoming meeting.
2. Legislative matters -- JThe following is Janet's latest correspondence to her legislator. You may wish to stay in contact with your legislator(s) to help maintain funding for life long learning in Minnesota. Here is Janets letter -- "Hello - I represent the Alliance for Lifelong Learning Minnesota, an organization consisting of numerous older adult learning groups throughout the state. We are interested in following the proposed funding for the Minnesota Humanities Center (HF 1371, inroduced by Rep. Kahn). I understand that the provision appropriating funding for MHC is now included in HF 2229, the omnibus finance bill for the Cultural and Outdoor Resources finance Division.
Can you tell me when the Finance Committee will hear HF 2229? Is there likely to be any discussion of the MHC funding provision? Assuming the bill is approved by the committee, what are the next steps and approximately when might the bill be heard on the floor?
Members of ALLMN would like to encourage their legislators to support the MHC funding provision; any advice or information you can give us re probable next steps and timing would be very helpful. Thank you. Janet Jacobson"
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