The Minnesota International

NGO Network Presents

Fostering Minnesota's

Global Engagement

October 16, 2015

#MINNSummit

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WELCOME

Hello, and welcome to the third annual flagship event

hosted by the Minnesota International NGO Network.

We are delighted you are here! We hope you find the

experience inspiring and educational.

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#MINNSummit

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SPONSORS

Thanks to our generous sponsors:

Platinum Level

Silver Level

Bronze Level

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SCHEDULE

7:30-8:30am

8:30-9:45am

9:45-10:00am

10:00-11:30am

11:30-12:00pm

12:00-1:00pm

1:30-2:45pm

3:00-3:45pm

4:00 pm

Coffee and Registration

Breakout Sessions

Coffee & Networking Break*

Welcome and Keynote

Marketplace*

Lunch and Facilitated DiscussionTables*

Breakout Sessions

Closing Speaker: From Words to Action

Marketplace Prize Drawing

MINN Global Report Release Party

*Marketplace is open during Breaks and Lunch

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KEYNOTE

Walter F. Mondale’s record of public service includes Vice

President of the United States, U.S. Ambassador to Japan,

U.S. Senator, and Attorney General for the State of

Minnesota. In his first year as Vice President, after visiting

camps in Thailand sheltering refugees fleeing the Vietnam

War, Mondale worked to significantly increase the number of

people accepted for resettlement into the United States, as

well as increase funds to build refugee camps in neighboring

countries. His efforts helped provide resettlement

opportunities for 1 million refugees, including in Minnesota.

View full bio online

Dr. MayKao Y. Hang is the President and CEO of the Amherst

H. Wilder Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to

improving lives in the Greater St. Paul community and

beyond through research, direct services and community

building. Wilder’s programs, such as the Southeast Asian

Services program and Center for Social Healing and Wellness,

provide culturally appropriate services for immigrants and

refugees who are at high risk for developing mental health

problems due to previous trauma and/or the stress of

migration and resettlement; such as war, violence, poverty,

and acculturation.

View full bio online

Introductions from: Sara McGarraugh, President MINN, The Improve Group; Dr. Ragui

Assaad, Chair of the Global Policy Area, Humphrey School of Public Affairs; and Jon

Halverson, Vice President, International Development, Land O'Lakes

Join MINN and keynote Vice President Walter Mondale for a dialogue on international

refugee issues, including Minnesota's role in this arena, both past and current.

Vice President Walter Mondale

Moderator: Dr. MayKao Y. Hang

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MORNING BREAKOUT SESSIONS

6) Language-learning: An Essential Tool for

Global Engagement

Richard Benton

Speak to Hear

Room 35

7) Communicating Sustainable Travel to the

World

Andrew Morrison

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council, & GLP

Films

Room 186

8) Strategies for Successfully Advocating for

Peaceful Methods of Protecting Civilians in

War Zones

Mel Duncan and Kathleen Laurila

Nonviolent Peaceforce

Room 30

9) "Open Space" Participant-Led Breakout

Session

All are invited!

Room 205

8:30 - 9:45amFor more details, access the digital program online

minnesotangos.org/ideas/breakouts

1) Community Responsive Approach

to Research and Evaluation

Leah Goldstein Moses, Becky Stewart,

and Kate Noble

The Improve Group

Room 50B

2) Respectful Maternity Care

Elena Ateva

Human Rights in Childbirth

Room 170

3) Basics of Strategic Planning

Jed Heubner and Carianne Taggart

CliftonLarsonAllen

Room 180

4) From Minnesota to Mali: Lessons in

Fundraising in International

Development

Becca Tumm

Lutheran World Relief

Room 25

5) Planning for Project Success:

Concrete Tools for Effective Program

Implementation

Erica Duin McDougall, and Jill LaLonde

Land O'Lakes International Development

Carlson School, Room 1-149

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AFTERNOON BREAKOUTS SESSIONS

1:30 - 2:45pmFor more details, access the digital program online

minnesotangos.org/ideas/breakouts

1) Care Engaging with partners and

Minnesota-based volunteers on advocacy

at the United Nations: LGBTI rights in

Tanzania as a case study

Amy Bergquist - Advocates for Human Rights

Chris Dolan - Faegre Baker Daniels

Room 186

2) Building a Better Humanitarian

Response in Emergency Situations

Rene Momene Otte

Lutheran Social Services

Room 215

3) Leadership in the Human Development

Contexts of Cuba

Dr. Jean-Pierre Bongila

University of St. Thomas

Room 30

4) Impact Hub MSP: Connecting to a Global

Community of Social Entrepreneurs

Mary Rick - Peace Coffee

Andrea Davila - Echoing Green

Room 180

5) Design for Sustainable Impact

Jennifer Stockert

HealthPartners

Room 50B

6) Community, Culture and Context: The

Essentials of Program and Project

Sustainability in Northern Philippines

Digna Lipaod Adonis, PhD

Philippine Cordillera Community in

Minnesota & Benguet Network of NGOs

and Peoples’ Organizations Philippines

Room 35

7) "Open Space" Participant-Led

Breakout Session

All are invited!

Room 205

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MARKETPLACE

MINN is delighted to welcome all of the organizations in today’s

Marketplace! It is located in the Humphrey Forum. While visiting

exhibitors, play the Passport Game!

Collect a sticker from each exhibitor to complete your Passport Card,

then drop it off at MINN’s Marketplace table. Prize drawings will be

held between 3:00-3:45pm in the Auditorium. Must be present to win.

American Refugee Committee

Books for Africa

CliftonLarsonAllen

Ethiopia Reads

Give Us Wings

Global Volunteers

HOPE International

Humphrey School of Public Affairs

The Improve Group

Land O’Lakes International Development

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits

Minnesota International NGO Network

Nonviolent Peaceforce

Scantron

St. Catherine University, Master of Public Health

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

Victus Motion

Open 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

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MEMBERSHIP

Did you know that joining the state’s largest group of NGO

professionals gets you access to all kinds of benefits?

There are many reasons to be a member of MINN:

• Insider information

• The Annual Global Report

• Discounts on events

We’re doing global work, better!

Stop by the membership table to learn how you can join us.

Where is your button?

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CONNECT WITH US

www.minnesotangos.org

Join the conversation on social media:

Consider becoming a member of MINN

Doing Global Good, Better!

We truly believe that when we stay connected,

share expertise, and nurture each other's work,

our impact can be that much greater, our

partnerships that much more fulfilling.

Our Members are our richest resource. We would

love to have you join us and build on our

momentum as the largest convener of

international development and humanitarian

practitioners in Minnesota!

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ABOUT US

Founded in 2005, our mission is to be the leader in

providing a collaborative and inspiring

environment for international humanitarian and

development practitioners to network and

exchange professional expertise in Minnesota.

We believe intentional convening and interaction

is key for creating innovative and effective

solutions that enrich the lives of the global

community. Whether you are new to the world of

international nongovernmental organizations

(NGOs) or a seasoned professional, MINN is your

forum to connect with colleagues and stay aware

of what other NGOs based in Minnesota are doing

around the world.

Join us and learn from other NGO practitioners

who care about global efforts like you do. Find out

more about MINN membership, programs, events

and learning opportunities at minnesotangos.org.

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WHO IS MINN?

President Ex-Officio: Jill Lalonde, Land O’Lakes International

Development

President: Sara Stalland McGarraugh, The Improve Group

Vice President: Paul Walters, HealthPartners International

Development

Secretary: Alexis Hamilton Larson, Greater Twin Cities United Way,

Program Manager

Treasurer: JB Scherpelz

Officers

Melinda Czaia, International Development Consultant

Christine Papai, Innovations for Poverty Action

Miriam Monono, Project Manager, Prime Therapeutics

Christina Larson-Dickson, International Education Consultant

Gale Mason-Chagil, Cultural Inquiry Consulting

Hayley Hontos, Lutheran World Relief

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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WHO IS MINN?

Co-Chairs: JB Scherpelz, Lauren Satterlee, & Rachel Satterlee

Marketing & Communications: Maddy Kluesner & Florkime Paye

Evaluation: Gale Mason-Chagil, Kayla Mueller, & Luis Pereira

Logistics: Athena Provenzano & Tracy Schumacher

Marketplace: Kim Kokett & Krister Karlsson

NGO Outreach: Priti Kapoor & Erik Sande

Registration: Sue VonBank & Valerie Were

Scholarships: Apeckchya Karki & Ray LeBaron

Speakers: Hayley Hontos & Alyssa Scott

Sponsorship: JB Scherpelz

Volunteers: Rhiannon Williams

SUMMIT PLANNING

COMMITTEE

VENUE INFORMATION

Private Room Options

MAIN

ENTRANCE

HUMPHREY

FORUM

AUDITORIUM

ATRIUM

STAIRS TO

ROOMS 25, 35,

30, and 50B

170

180

186

SECOND

FLOOR

FIRST

FLOOR

215

Attendees may use room 188 for prayer/meditation,

or lactation needs and can borrow the key from the

front desk near the entrance of room 130.

205

Freeman

Commons

MAIN OFFICE

ROOM 130

OUTDOOR

WALKWAY TO

CARLSON

ROOM 1-149

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NOTES