Presentations - February/March 2007
| 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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February/March 2007
See the Vision & Succeed
Presenter: Sharol Tyra
When: Feb. 7, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Open to Men and Women 18 or over
Can you see it?
Can you feel it?
Can you find it?
That vision that lights up your life?
That scene of family, home, work and social wonder? That BUSY-NESS that turns into blessedness?Invite Sharol Tyra to lighten up your load with laughter. Her new talk called: “See the Vision & Succeed”
Sharol Tyra, PCC, CPCC, BSN of Life Illumination is a Professional Certified Coach & Speaker. In her seminars, Sharol offers content with inspirational style, insight and humor. Her clients testify that Sharol inspires them to be responsible for their happiness long after the session is over — including previous seminars at The Men’s Center! She was featured on TV, Radio and publications. Sharol helps High Achievers bring out potential in themselves and other people! Visit www.SharolTyra.com
A Circle of Warriors
Presenter: Andy Mickel
When: Feb. 14, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
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.
Adrift – Navigating Our Sexual Lives
Part one of two (Part two on Mar 21)
Presenter: Keith Pederson
When: Feb. 21, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Open to Gay/Bi and Questioning men and their allies
Have you ever felt as though there is conflicting information circulating about our sexual lives and how to be safer in your own sexual activities? As Gay/Bi men it can be a challenge even finding partners. Beyond that, some of the venues we use to meet other men for dating can bring specific challenges and/or risks.
Keith Pederson is an employee of PrideAlive (a program of the Minnesota AIDS Project).
Two Spirits & Gatekeeper
Presenter: Kevin Eliza
When: Feb. 28, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Open to men and women.
On the fourth Friday of each month, we have a “Gathering.” Its intention is to provide a space for us all to come and just socialize and BE, still. A safe place where we can receive the LOVE from one another for just being who we are and share our stories.
Our intention is to have an annual fundraiser Pow Wow type of events and bring individuals form all over the world. Come be apart and set the example for those possibly searching, to find the LIGHT that our combined threads create. We seek and are open to everyone.
Further details can be obtained from Kevin or Ron via 612-870-3667 or Twospiritsnmn@yahoo.com
Issues Relating to Divorce
Presenter: Kelley Lorix
When: Mar. 7, 7:00-9:00 pm
Open to Men and Women
Kelley’s presentation will include how to prepare financially and strategically for divorce, child support, spousal maintenance, custody and visitation – what the options are and how it will affect support, property – what happens to the house, pensions and other items acquired during the marriage. This session will include question and answer session geared — helping you with the exact problems you may be faced with in your lives.
A private practice attorney, Kelley Lorix has better than fourteen years in state courts throughout Minnesota litigating, arbitrating and mediating the issues of concern to all of us as we go through divorce. Kelley has presented numerous times at the Men’s Center.
A Circle of Warriors
Presenter: Andy Mickel
When: Mar 14, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
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.Adrift – Navigating Our Sexual Lives
Part two of two (Part one on Feb. 21)
Presenter: Keith Pederson
When: Mar. 21, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Open to Gay/Bi and Questioning men and their alliesHave you ever felt as though there is conflicting information circulating about our sexual lives and how to be safer in your own sexual activities? As Gay/Bi men it can be a challenge even finding partners. Beyond that, some of the venues we use to meet other men for dating can bring specific challenges and/or risks.
Keith Pederson is an employee of PrideAlive (a program of the Minnesota AIDS Project).
Two Spirits & Gatekeeper
Presenter: Kevin Eliza
When: Mar. 28, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Open to men and women.
On the fourth Friday of each month, we have a “Gathering.” Its intention is to provide a space for us all to come and just socialize and BE, still. A safe place where we can receive the LOVE from one another for just being who we are and share our stories.
Our intention is to have an annual fundraiser Pow Wow type of events and bring individuals form all over the world. Come be apart and set the example for those possibly searching, to find the LIGHT that our combined threads create. We seek and are open to everyone.
Further details can be obtained from Kevin or Ron via 612-870-3667 or Twospiritsnmn@yahoo.com
Resumes for the New Career – Playing Society’s Game!
Presenter: Sue Varness-Gunder
When: Apr. 4, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Open to, men, women, and children.
This session will discuss resume writing, interviewing, the “hidden job market,” and learning how to motivate yourself to obtain the career you want. You will see how to make the most of the job when you have it. It comes to learning how to play the game. Bring your own resume along, and be prepared to ask your own questions.
Sue Gunder is Career Development Manager at PPL Industries, a local program of the local charity PPL. She has more than 9 years in their program of helping people enter the mainstream job market. In all she has more than 18 years experience working with the “hard to employ”. These include persons recently released from prison, the homeless, some veterans, and individuals with chemical dependencies. You can reach Sue at: PPL Industries, 1179 15th Ave SE, Minneapolis MN 55414.