The Beam is designed to keep you - our key partners and stakeholders - up to date and in the loop on North Minneapolis partnerships, programs and people. This monthly "quick read" provides current news briefs from NorthWay Community Trust and its partners.
Are you a leader?NorthWay Community Trust and the Public Policy Project will hold a 10-week Neighborhood Leadership Training Program for 20 participants from Northside businesses, schools, churches and other community organizations. Sessions will be held on Mondays from 7:00-9:30 p.m. beginning June 12. For more information or to sign up, contact Wesley Walker at NorthWay. You're invitedAn Evening of Classical Music at The Capri Theater  
Featuring Igor Begelman on clarinet and Tatiana Goncharova on piano. Hosted by Plymouth Christian Youth Center (PCYC) in cooperation with The Piatigorsky Foundation of New York City. The concert is free but reservations are requested. Youth Summit motivates area teensNorthWay Community Trust's first Youth Summit, "Old School, New School Coming Together," sparked both excitement and motivation for the teens attending the April 15 event at Afrocentric Academy. Youth addressed three main topics: racism/apathy, sexually transmitted diseases and gang violence. Dawn Renee Jones of Alchemy Theatre facilitated the day’s large group session, which began with factual background on each topic. After lunch, participants divided into topic groups and then reconvened to share what they had learned. An open microphone/talent show ended the day. The Youth Summit Planning Committee and NorthWay staff are looking for the best ways to follow up the event, attended by nearly 50 people. Northside Marketing Task Force moving aheadThe Northside Marketing Task Force – seeking a consultant to lead its planning process – is moving closer to making a hire. The task force’s steering committee recently met to review proposals submitted by marketing communications professionals. Members narrowed the field down to two finalists and will bring them in for interviews. The steering committee is set to make a decision in early June. After a consultant is hired, that person will help the task force devise a plan to change the way North Minneapolis is perceived. |
Meet the BoardEach month, we profile a NorthWay board member. 
C. John HelgelandJohn, who lives in the Cleveland neighborhood, is a trust administrator at Wells Fargo. He serves as the Treasurer of the NorthWay Board. Why NorthWay?Many North Minneapolis residents strive to make a positive impact in our community. However, their efforts don’t hit the radar of the media, politicians and our neighbors in other parts of Minneapolis. NorthWay provides a structure to convene the individuals and organizations that make a difference in our community. It collectively works toward long-term solutions that are beneficial to the Northside. In addition, NorthWay demonstrates to a wide audience the spirit and dedication that North Minneapolis residents have in creating an environment of success for all residents. Hobbies/interestsWriting, reading, gardening, music and art. Favorite thing about North MinneapolisThe ability to live and do business where there are many supportive people who care about their community. Favorite quote"It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit." - Harry S. Truman |
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