Monday, November 11, 2019

9:30-10:30   Public Policy

How a Bill Becomes a Law:
How Much of Your Civics Do You Remember?

Speaker: Steve Cwodzinski, Minnesota State Senator
Cwodzinski was a teacher of American government for 33 years before running for office. He will bring valuable experience while showing how a bill moves along in the legislature to finally find a place on the ballot. His name appears on several bills, and he will be able to tell us how they fared during the legislative process. A knowledge of how our government works is necessary in order for us to be informed and responsible citizens. Not everyone has the opportunity to teach about something and then actually see how it works.

10:45 – 11:45   Education
What Fires Together, Wires Together:
The Importance of Neuroplasticity

Speaker: Daisy Pellant, PhD, Director of the Peter Clark Centre at Breck School
What we do and how we think becomes who we are. Beginning with the pioneering work of
Dr. Marian Diamond, we have developed an understanding of the importance of neuroplasticity and how it should inform the way we parent, educate and care for ourselves and others.
Pellant will speak about neuroplasticity and how we can harness its power in our lives.

11:45 – 12:15    Business Meeting
12:15 – 1:15     Luncheon

1:15 –  2:15    Women’s Voices
An Act of Imagination

Speaker: Wendy Lehr, Actor, Director Teacher
Lehr, celebrated Twin Cities actor, director, and teacher will speak about her love of theater during a nearly six-decade career. Her perspective on the vibrant Twin Cities theater scene is unique and her insights into navigating an ongoing career are often amusing.