EDUCATION: In Pursuit of the American Dream: A Response to the Quest for Educational Equity
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Presidents’ Hall
Speaker: Sheila Carrington, Executive Director, Edina, A Better Chance
A determining factor in an individual’s ability to acquire a piece of the American dream is their level of education. Achieving equity in education across all segments of American society has been a persistent problem. For 50 years, A Better Chance has developed an approach to this challenge that has helped under-served youth bridge the education gap. -Shirley McKinney
MOTHER EARTH: Minnesota’s Clean Energy Future: Successes and Next Steps Forward
10:45-11:45 a.m.
Presidents’ Hall
Speaker: J. Drake Hamilton, Science Policy Director, Fresh Energy
Minnesota is on a clean energy path that is bringing benefits to human health, our air and water, plus thousands of clean energy jobs. Fresh Energy is a leading Minnesota organization working on clean energy and climate policies across Minnesota. This nonprofit has been active in major climate and energy decisions in the state of Minnesota over the past 20 years. Hamilton was named by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine as one of 100 influential Minnesotans “who make things happen.” -Kay Kessel
Business Meeting
11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Luncheon
12:15-1:15 p.m.
Luncheon Hostess: Beth McCabe and Jeri Strand
Guest Hostess: Karen Landro
- Program Committee – Association Room
THE ARTS: Northern Clay Center’s ART@HAND Program: Creative Aging With Clay
1:15-2:15 p.m.
Presidents’ Hall
Speaker: Sarah Millfelt, Director, Northern Clay Center
Northern Clay Center was established to advance the ceramic arts by promoting excellence in the work of clay artists. It provides educational programs for artists and others in the community. Our speaker will tell us about the Center’s broad range of activities including a new program that introduces older adults to the transformative power of working with clay. If you remember loving activities involving clay as a child, here’s an opportunity to explore these possibilities. -Shirley Olson