Braham, MN

For over one year we’ve been talking about implementing the Voices of Rural Minnesota program. We are happy to say that the application materials are available and the program will launch this fall!

Purpose Statement

The Voices of Rural Minnesota program seeks to increase awareness of the rural and tribal experience by educating key stakeholders on the realities of small rural and tribal communities through storytelling and information dissemination.

Program Goals

The Voices of Rural Minnesota Program will engage a group of up to 30 individuals from across Minnesota to:

1. Identify and develop individual public presentation skills
2. Recruit and train a diverse group of speakers representing all regions of MN
3. Provide speakers with accurate information to use to move audiences to action
4. Educate, motivate, and empower community members to play a larger role in community issues
5. Identify and collaborate with partners to identify and research impact of current policies on rural issues
6. Identify venues for speaking engagements
7. Create powerful public presentations that highlight life in small rural communities
8. Create and implement evaluation processes to access impact of program

Please forward this post and the attached application materials to anyone you think would be a good candidate.

Voices of Rural Minnesota Application Packet

The Braham Community Profile has been updated! The most recent version includes evaluation findings from Study Circles and LeadershipPlenty and copies of the community’s Horizons Team Agreement and workplans. (Keep in mind that the team agreement and workplans are subject to revision as community priorities and resources shift.)

Download a PDF version of the Braham Community Profile.

Braham Horizons was recognized for community efforts at a statewide event held in St. Cloud on April 24th. Beverly Durgan, Dean of University of Minnesota Extension, presented each community with a plaque in celebration of their successful Horizons work.

HORIZONS

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP TO REDUCE POVERTY

Join us

All current and alumni

communities and partners welcome!

10am-3pm, Saturday, April 24

Registration begins at 9:30am

Stockinger  Suite

St. Cloud Civic Center

Network with Horizons communities

and statewide partners, applaud recent

community successes, and hear what’s

next for Horizons in Minnesota.

RSVP at http://z.umn.edu/rsvp

or to 1-866-407-4906.

There is no cost for the event

and lunch will be provided.

Saint Cloud Civic Center, 10 4th Ave., South,  St. Cloud, MN 56301.   The Civic Center is one block north of Highway 23 and 4th Avenue in downtown Saint Cloud.  Interactive map and driving directions available at http://z.umn.edu/rsvp.  Carpools encouraged-mileage stipends will be provided for up to two cars per Horizons community.  Parking is available in the Civic Center Ramp.  Your parking fees will be covered by Horizons.

Are you on the map?

Does your business/organization have a sign on the digital superhighway?  Can people find your business/organization when they  research online maps or use a Global Positioning System (GPS)?  GPS units have over 50 million users and increasing daily.  GPS tells you how to get there and helps you choose where to go.  This workshop will give you and your business/organization the know-how and the tools to make your business/organization a Roadside destination in the digital world.

Monday, March 22

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

East Central Energy’s computer lab

Lunch will be provided

Offered to Braham area businesses and organizations FREE of CHARGE.

Space is limited (up to 2 spots/business or organization) so….

Reserve you spot TODAY

Call Pat @ 763-689-5145 or Email paws.weber@gmail.com

The center for Community Vitality of the University of Minnesota Extension will teach participants how to maximize their business/organization’s presence digitally such as on Google Maps, Mapquest, OnStar, IPhone, Smartphone, TomTom, and other mobile devices.  You will also learn how to correct information on these locations as well.  It will be helpful if participants have used Mapquest or Google Maps prior to attending.

Sponsored by Braham Area Horizons                                                                                          

The public was invited to Connie Reilly’s Pottery Studio Open House, Saturday December twelfth, at Braham Country Floral.

This activity was made possible by a grant from the East Central Arts Council and the East Central Regional Development Commission with funds appropriated by the McKnight Foundation in the amount of $1,000.

She had to submit a proposal and present it before a review board.  Her intent was to notify nine years of customers and art collectors that she is now a solo operator of a studio.  A special postcard was designed and mailed out with funds from the grant.

A festive time of shopping and celebrating was had by all!

The Pottery Studio  and art work displays at Braham Country Floral are open Monday - Friday 9-5,  Saturday 9-noon and includes a variety of works by other local artists. 

Did you know there is a program in our area that will deliver groceries and more…?

  This program is for older adults and disabled individuals in Isanti County, to help them live independently for as long as they can.

They can deliver groceries, drugstore and prescription items, frozen meals, library items, postage, pet supplies and hardware.  They also offer light housekeeping and chores, transportation to shop for yourself and friendly conversation.

Interested?  Questions?  Please call and let us know.  We look forward to hearing from you!

Cart to Cupboard

Phone: 763-552-9222

Fax: 763-689-6555

Email: carttocupboard.ils@gmail.com

Website:  www.carttocupboard.com

332 3rd Ave NW

Cambridge  MN  55008

If you are interested in volunteer opportunities with Cart to Cupboard, contact Molly at molly.carttocupboard@gmail.com or

763-552-9727  to learn more!

First Annual Fall Craft Fair

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Braham Area High School

Sponsored by the Braham Horizon Economic Squad

Register by October 21.  Booth fee $25 for handcrafted items or $10 for information only.  The day will also include the Best Dressed Pumpkin and the Best Dressed Wreath contests.  Bring completed entries to the show.

Proceeds, after expenses, support the Braham Community Center building fund.  Set up 7 a.m., with 9 a.m. start.  The show ends in time for trick or treating.  For more information:

Brahamcraftfair@gmail.com

or write to Braham Craft Fair Registration

5063  377th Ln NW

Dalbo, MN  55017

The intent is (1) for local artisans to increase their income through sales, thereby increasing prosperity and (2) to support the Braham Community Center.

The Braham Horizons is trying to develop a block party kit which would be available for all community members.

Donations would be appreciated.

*  yard games

*  a small enclosed trailer to serve as a “Block Party Wagon”

If you can help please call Jan Shaw at  320-679-1016 evenings

Thank You on behalf of Braham Horizons

MONDAY OCTOBER 12  6:3o pm

Braham City Hall Library input meeting

201 S. Broadway Ave

The development of a library will depend on the community’s interest. 

*Development of a library committee

*Long term goal to establish a library in Braham 

If you are unable to attend, please send a letter to:

Braham City Council

PO 521

Braham  MN  55006