Self-Advocates Minnesota (SAM) is approaching its one-year anniversary in Minnesota. Over the year, people have had the chance to be involved in leader-ship development, networking and issue work. The first issue SAM leaders took on was “Words that Hurt”. SAM leaders want to raise public awareness around the use of offensive words that continue to oppress them. They are, in particular targeting the “R” word. A video is being completed now that SAM leaders will use in a public awareness campaign. The United We Stand Players in New Ulm are developing a play around this issue and hope to perform it in late 2008. We are moving forward and invite others to “Get on Board”!
May 23rd, 2008
The Arc of Minnesota Southwest is pleased to announce the addition of Carol Flesner as Executive Director. Carol has extensive experience working within the Disability Movement and with non-profits. Carol will be based out of the Marshall area. Welcome, Carol to Arc Southwest!
May 23rd, 2008
The regional meeting for self-advocates and allies will be held Saturday, May 10th from 10-12 at the Cottonwood County DAC in Windom. Rick Cardenas from Advocating Change Together will join us that day and discuss how self-advocates can organize around their issues. Everyone is invited to attend! There is no cost or RSVP required for this event. Snacks will be provided. Hope you will be there on May 10th! Call Wilbur at 507.345.4223 for further information.
April 29th, 2008
Mark your calendar’s now for the Arc State Convention in Mankato. The convention is October 10 and 11 at the Alltel Civic Center. The conference is titled, “The Arc: Champions of Innovation“. It promises to be a fun and educational time! If you would like to volunteer for the convention, please call us at Arc Southwest.
April 29th, 2008
Aktion Club Theatre of Mankato was awarded a City of Mankato Community Grant for 2008. Aktion Club Theatre is an inclusive theatre community group for persons with disabilities. The group performed its first solo work on April 12th at the Kiwanis District meeting in Mankato. The performance was titled “Freedom, Together!” and featured actors singing and performing skits. The group will perform at the ADA Block party on August 19th and at the Arc State Convention in October. The group meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month at Centenary United Methodist Church in Mankato. For more infomration, contact Wilbur at Arc SW.
April 29th, 2008
Contact your local Rose Sale Coordinator to order your Roses:
Lyon
Val @ 829-4640
Order by Friday, March 7th
Pick up on Tuesday, April 1st
Redwood
Pat @ 627-5385
Order by Monday, March 17th
Pick up Friday, April 4th
Nobles
Julie @ 449-3003
Order by March 11th
Pick up Friday & Saturday, March 28th & 29th
Rock
Bernadine @ 376-6568
Order by Wednesday, April 2nd
Pick up Thursday, April 3rd
Cottonwood
Lee Ann @ (800) 427-2895
Order by Friday, March 21st
Pick up Wednesday, April 9th
Jackson
Diane @ 847-2770
Order by Tuesday, March 25th
Pick up Wednesday, March 26th
Martin
Lee Ann @ (800) 427-2895
Order by Tuesday, April 1st
Pick up Wednesday, April 2nd
Blue Earth
Mary Lucas @ 238-1213
Pick up Thursday, March 27th
Order byFriday, March 28th
Mankato
Jessica @ 345-4223
Order by Monday, March 17th
Pick up Friday, March 21st & April 4th
LeSueur
Colleen @ 357-4284
Order by Tuesday, March 4th
Pick up Friday, March 21st
Watonwan
Lee Ann @ (800) 427-2895
Order by Thursday, April 3rd
Pick up Friday, April 4th
March 6th, 2008
