Monday, April 9, 2012

9:30 – 10:30 – WOMEN LEADERS – Presidents’ Hall

Not Me!  Empowering Women and Saving Lives: A Guide to
Self-defense and Staying Safe

Speaker:  Al Horner, Author and Founder of Not Me!

Al Horner’s experience as a former Navy SEAL gives him a distinctive approach to self-defense.  In his book Not Me: Empowering Women and Saving Lives, he gives advice on how to detect a dangerous situation and what to do if you are in one.  He specializes in teaching women what do to in unsafe situations.

Lisa Trnka

10:45 – 11:45 – APPLAUSE FOR THE ARTS – Presidents’ Hall

Early Jazz and Me:  Career in Progress

Speaker/Performer:  Butch Thompson, Jazz Pianist

One of Minnesota’s master musicians, Butch Thompson  has earned a worldwide reputation as a jazz pianist and clarinetist.  He is an expert historian of ragtime, stride, and classic jazz piano.  He will perform, share his personal history, and tell us more about the people who made jazz America’s musical gift to the world.

Barbara McKernan and Noelyn Porter

11:45 – 12:15 – BUSINESS MEETING
Welcome our 50-year members.
Vote on new Bylaws and Standing Rules changes.

12:15 – 1:15 – LUNCHEON
Luncheon Hostess:  Beth McCabe
Guest Hostess:  Karen Landro
New Members                   Association Room

1:15 – 2:15 – SOCIAL CULTURAL CHANGE – Presidents’ Hall

Igniting Sparks and Thriving

Speaker:  Nancy Tellet-Royce, Senior Consultant, the Search Institute
www.search-institute.org/nancy-tellett-royce

Young people with “spark”–and caring, principled adults who support them–have higher grades, higher school attendance rates, and are more likely to volunteer and have a sense of purpose.  Based on Dr. Peter Benson’s new book, Sparks! How Parents Can Ignite the Hidden Strengths of Teenagers, our speaker will explain the concept of SPARKS and how we can benefit from this new research.

Heidi Girsch

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