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Initiative Foundation Keynotes method A CJ O PIS JUNE 2002 EDITION Central Minnesota youth improv troupes perform for results, not reviews The idea was simple. We've found that the best ones often are. Practical Players: Why not use the improvisational talents of youth to get people The Pequot Lakes lmprov Troupe talking about difficult situations?"asked Tom Koplitz, Improv . Trainer Extraordinaire,in an innovative 1998 grant proposal. i Why not,indeed. The Initiative Foundation believed in youth improv Wiii` ',' --`J A ,, .:, -: ';',- eFamiliesnough to awargrantsd thetotaling North$50, Branc000forhchartering Community Partnershipninetroupes with Youth& throughout Central Minnesota. ' f °, ' There are only two rules of improvisation:No props,and no ! inhibitions. Led by adult advisors,youth actors perform scenes (.14. °:-` ' --,./1\ "-''. Iiiiiii ' y . . that address such topics as peer pressure,relationships,self-esteem • and chemical abuse. Watching familiar situations unfold causes \_ r �,- . audiences to laugh,cryand share their thoughts,all of which can help avert more serious reactions down the road. It's just one more i4� .3 example of youth making a difference in Central Minnesota. Register Today for These Summer Events ECONOMIC CATALYSTS for Community and Nonprofit Leaders Economic Development Director, John Kaliszewski, Outlines Changes in our Business Loan ProgramsI. June 27-Running for Public Office(Little Falls) Full-day workshop on effective campaign management and What changes in lending practices can businesses expect after July 1? public relations for incumbents and aspiring public officers. John: "Not many, really. We will still partner with banks to guarantee small business Contact Leah Posterick at(877)632-9255 toll-free. Fee:$25 loans up to$50,000. We will still fill financing gaps for larger businesses up to $250,000. The main changes will be in our living wage targets and the types of Lu 11-Downtown Revitalization Seminar(Little Falls) Ju we hope to invest in." y seminar on downtown planning and preservation. act Leah Posterick at(877)632-9255 toll-free. Fee:$50 What is a"living wage?" John: "We've estimated that the living wage for Central Minnesota is about$13.25 per July 16-Grant Writing Workshops(Little Falls) hour plus adequate benefits. It is essential that we find ways to create quality jobs, Half-day a.m.and p.m.workshops for nonprofit leaders especially in rural communities. In the next five years,at least 80 percent of our seeking to improve grant writing skills. Contact Lonna business investments will go to firms that pay these wages. It just makes sense." Becker at(877)632-9255 toll-free. Fee:$30 What types of businesses will be the Initiative Foundation's priority? August 27-Calming Fundraising Phobias& John: "Mainly technology-based companies,due to their growth potential,higher wages and Grant Writing Workshop(Braham) economic diversification. We remain interested in manufacturing and value-added Full-day workshop for nonprofit leaders interested in agriculture. Women, minorities and low-income entrepreneurs will also receive effective fundraising strategies and grant writing skills special con ' • 'tion." development. Contact Lonna Becker at(877)632-9255 toll-free. Fee:$65 KEY DATES k , 4. June 3-Foundation begins %'` summer office hours: V1 7:30 to 4:30 Monday-Thursday 8:00 to 2:30 Friday , i .1„, lie RUM RIVER INTERFAITH CAREGIVERS July 1 •Application Deadline for Multi-year Left to Right: Minnesota State Representative Sondra I Healthy Organizations Erickson(Princeton)poses with RRIC Administrative Partnership Training. Associate,Andrea Alfreness, and Executive Director, saNelson, in the recently renovated old Princeton July 19-Nominations for chool,which now houses the RRIC offices as well Awards for Outstanding as senior housing and dining facilities. Community Initiative due. Visit www.ifound.org/nominate Rum River Interfaith Caregivers, an Initiative Foundation grant recipient, matches volunteers with homebound citizens i 405 FIRST ST.SE October 25-Third Annual need of local transportation and respite care in Mille Lacs LITTLE FALLS,MN 56345 Awards for Outstanding and Sherburne Counties. The project serves as a regional INITIATIVE (320)632-9255 Community Initiative event model for volunteer networks across Central Minnesota. FOUNDATION WWW.IFOUND.ORG at Madden's Resort.