Presentations - June / July 2003
| The Men's Center Board appreciates the volunteer presenters who return from time to time and welcome first timers. Their presentations add a new dimension to our weekly Wednesday night gatherings.
Please take time to read the descriptions and plan to attend if they stimulate your interest. Bring a friend to share the experience and acquaint him/her with the Men's Center. Each presentation is intended to promote personal growth, stimulate your interest in a topic, and to give you an opportunity to interact with other attendees. We are always looking for new presenters and topics. Please call Randy at The Men's Center, 612-822-5892 with your ideas and names. We appreciate your help. |
Presentations are the sole responsibility of the presenter(s). The Men's Center does not endorse, takes no specific position, nor does it hold any opinion on the presentations, or of any information imparted, or of the presenter(s) themselves.
The Men's Center is a RESOURCE for the community, a clearing house for information of all kinds, agreeable or not, to one's beliefs. Listen, participate and make your own decisions. All groups meet at TMC, 3249 Hennepin Ave. So, Suite 55, unless otherwise noted. These low cost presentations are shown in the Calendar of Events and a more extensive description follows. No pre-registration is needed; entrance fees collected at the door are:
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August / September 2003
Men's Rights in Divorce
Presenter: Jim Gerharter
When: Wed., Aug. 6, 7:00-9:00pm
Open to Men and Women
Jim will focus this presentation on men's rights and responsibilities in domestic relationships and pre-divorce actions which can help or hinder men in protecting their rights.
Jim Gerharter is a Minneapolis attorney practicing in the Uptown area. He represents primarily men in domestic cases. He is a longtime member of the Men's Center and has made numerous presentations at the center .
A Circle of Warriors
Presenter: Andy Miller and other men from the Mankind Project
When: Wed. Aug. 13 7:00-9:00
The ManKind Project is an organization of men working together to improve their lives and help other men. As New Warriors "We are an order of men called to reclaim the sacred masculine for our time through initiation, training and action in the world." The sacred masculine provides a model for men to generate and maintain a world in such a way as to include and yet rise above one's own issues, for the betterment of one's self, one's own family, tribe, nation and race.
We are all familiar with a man's physical tools (a hammer, a sword, a plow.....) Is this enough? What about integrity, commitment, action and clarity? I know that most men want and need these tools. The New Warrior Training Adventure can help. Join a circle of warriors to ask questions and hear how the adventure has changed men's lives.
"The initiation of men is the hope of the world." -Don Jones, former chairman, ManKind Project
Boundless Renewal (An evening of reflection and rejuvenation)
Presenter: Bernie Saunders
When: Wed. Aug. 20 7:00-9:00
Open to men and women
Boundless Renewal is a designed to help you bring greater balance, wellness and vitality to your life. Using photographic art, reflection, and self-evaluation tools, you are invited to enter the inner world of nature to discover the heart and soul of who you are. The evening is for men and women.
Bernie Saunders is an artist, author, life coach, and organizational development consultant. He has worked in the human development field for over thirty years. Bernie is the co-author of the book, "Ten Steps to a Learning Organization", and the author of the personal development program, "Boundless Renewal." He is the Co-Founder, with his wife Constance, of the Center for Living Art, which provides talks and workshops that guide people in bringing alive their creative and artistic brilliance. Website: www.centerforlivingart.com
Downsized and Energized
Presenter: Peter McClellan
When: Wed. Sept. 3 7:00-9:00
Open to Men and Women
So you have been terminated from your employment? You have reached an enormous fork in the road. You have a choice to either turn this situation into the most positive thing to ever happen to you or to continue to let it attack or damage your self-image. This highly motivational seminar will assist you to:
- Identify and review your unique abilities and passions
- Help you identify more clearly your lifetime goals and develop an action plan to obtain those goals.
- Uncover and acknowledge your existing skills and talents that you may have unconsciously been having for years.
- Focus on the positive side and stay motivated and encouraged through the job search process.
- Focus on opportunities and refuse to be a victim.
Peter McClellan is a Chartered Financial Consultant and Registered Principal with FSC Securities Corporation with over 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He works primarily with individuals emphasizing pre - and post retirement issues. His practice is located in Burnsville.
Collaborative Team Divorce -- A Dignified, Comprehensive and Cost-effective Process for Divorce
Presenter: Linda Wray and Others
When: Wed. Sept. 10 7:00-9:00
Open to Men and Women
Explanation of A group comprised of attorneys, licensed mental health professionals and a certified financial planner will describe a process, new in MInnesota, for use by divorcing couples. This process, called Collaborative Team Divorce, provides the divorcing couple with a team of professionals from three independent disciplines. These professionals integrate the legal, emotional and financial aspects of divorce and assist the couple in reaching a comprehensive marriage dissolution agreement with dignity.
Presenters: Linda K. Wray, Attorney and Mediator. Previously a public school teacher with an undergraduate degree in psychology, she has had her own client-centered family law practice for the past 8 years. She is a member of the Collaborative Law Institute, presently serving on its Board of Directors.
Bruce Peck, Attorney. Family Law practitioner for 27 years. Founding member of the Collaborative Law Institute.
George Lindall. M.Eq., L.P. George Lindall, Licensed Psychologist, helps men with relationships, addictions, work, parenting and remarriages.
Nicole Middendorf, CDP, As a Financial Consultant, Certified Divorce Planner and Certified Divorce Specialist with Strategic Financial, Inc. Nicole focuses on education for her clients and has presented on WCCO 830 a.m. radio, FM 107.1 and KCCO 950 a.m. radio. Nicole offers a monthly divorce workshop that covers the legal, emotional and financial aspects of divorce. Securities are offered through Liasco Private Ledger. Member NASD/SIPC.
Lori Olson, Financial Consultant.
Minnesota Soul Essence
Presenter: Joe Ward
When: Wed. Sept. 17 7:00-9:00
Open to Men and Women
Many people have asked the question why a separate gay celebration for GLBT African Americans. In order to understand why you need to know the obstacles that the GLBT African American community faces everyday. Our celebration focuses on the needs of the community and addresses issues that we face as GLBT African Americans. Health and Wellness cultural events, and spirituality are just some examples of what we will include in our celebration that the larger TC pride does not focus on. These are issues that are very important to us specifically.
Minnesota Soul Essence was started in October, 2002. We formally applied for our 501(c)3 status as a non-profit organization in November, 2002. Since November, we have been meeting bi-monthly to plan and execute a GLBT pride celebration for the Twin Cities during August of each calendar year. We have been fortunate in that we have received tremendous support from the GLBT community at large for our efforts.
One of the best outcomes has been the relationship that has developed between TC pride and Soul Essence. While we are separate in our events, we are together in what pride is about. As a result, we partnered on several events to show the community that we are in full support of each other. It's a great relationship.
New Meds For Treatment of HIV
Presenter: Amanda Tatra
When: Wed. Sept. 24 7:00-9:00
HIV treatment requires a high degree of adherence to a regimen of HIV medications. In the last three months, three new HIV medications have been approved as new options for people living with HIV disease. We will discuss how these new medications fit into a person's HIV therapy and ways to enhance and support sticking to a regimen.
Amanda R. Tatra, Pharm.D., is the pharmacist-in-charge at StatScript Pharmacy in Minneapolis. StarScript Pharmacy is a community-based pharmacy serving clients with specialty need chronic disease states including HIV, hepatitis, organ transplant and dialysis. The pharmacy offers private counseling and support with a specialized pharmacist and consultations with a dietitian. Most insurance plans are accepted and medications can either be dispensed at the pharmacy or mailed or delivered free of charge.
A Circle of Warriors
Presenter: Andy Miller
When: Wed. Oct. 1 7:00-9:00
The ManKind Project is an organization of men working together to improve their lives and help other men. As New Warriors "We are an order of men called to reclaim the sacred masculine provides a model for men to generate and maintain a world in such a way as to include and yet rise above one's own issues, for the betterment of one's self, one's own family, tribe, nation and race.
We are all familiar with a man's physical tools (a hammer, a sword, a plow, .......) Is this enough? What about integrity, commitment, action and clarity? I know that most men want and need these tools. The New Warrior Training Adventure can help. Join a circle of warriors to ask questions and hear how the adventure has changed men's lives.
"The initiation of men is the hope of the world" -Don Jones, former chairman, ManKind Project