Larsifesto-v5.0-up,up,and Away...10-16-09

October 16, 2009 Larsifesto v5.0 Larsifestans (Pop. 1327 and growing, thank you!): Special thanks since last edition to Lee Anderson, Amy Fredregill, Stephanie Payne, Alex Lopes, Mike Logan, Amanda Brinkman, Jen Reedy, Dan Hoxworth, Sarah Richter, Nels Hoplin, Mike Guild, Karen Kodzik, Greg Tehven, Sarah Bjelland, Angela Garrett, Liza Etienne, (and anyone else I'm inadvertently forgetting) for referring new members to this communal exchange of ideas and opportunities! Thank you! Special welcome to new members Adrienne Jordan, Jill Jacoby, Andrea Kaufman, Beth Miller, Dana Nelson, Nimco Ahmed, Cristy De La Cruz, Marcella De La Torre, Donna Dalton, Doug McGregor, Emily Tritabaugh, Deb Burke, Ginny Steele, Daniel Sellers, Jessica Gillaspey, Jessica Schaeppi, Kari Anderson, Matt Oquist, Kristofer Johnson, Kristin Pardue, Liwanag Ojala, Aaron Keller, and Steve Koenig (my sincere apologies to anyone I've missed - if I have, let me know so I can welcome you next edition). If you ever wish to leave, simply reply "remove" in the subject header and I'll make it so asap. If you wish to receive more information on any of the content below, simply reply with the appropriate "header response" listed below each news item in the subject line of your response email. This edition's brainfeed: Boards: 1) The Minnesota Zoo (via The LEAD Project) is seeking to recruit new board members for the MN Zoo Young Professionals Advisory Committee. Interested candidates can apply here for consideration: http://bit.ly/MNZooBoard They should also email an updated resume to mnzoo-at-theleadproject.org - include "NameResume" in subject header 2) The Preservation Alliance of MN is seeking to recruit new board members. You can learn more about the organization here:

http://www.mnpreservation.org/  If you'd like additional information, please reply with "PAM" in subject header.

Jobs (forwarded by Larsifestans - not searches being conducted by KeyStone Search): 1) Senior Policy Analyst with Allina's Government Affairs team

"The Policy Analyst/Lobbyist will be responsible for analyzing and researching emerging health policy trends, developing a policy agenda that advances Allina’s mission, engaging the communities we serve in collaborations to shape public policy, and coordinating lobbying campaigns at a state and local level. This is a manager-level position." Find more information search for position at Allina career site: http://psrecruit.allina.com/ 2) GiveMN.org seeks an Interactive Media Strategist Full position profile via PDF file here: http://bit.ly/GiveMNInteractive 3) Himle Horner is working with a client that will be launching a new, year-round grassroots issues advocacy campaign focusing on building a brighter future and economic security for all Minnesotans. We are seeking resumes for one full-time person to serve as an Online Content Manager and Field Coordinator to help manage the organization's website and community outreach activities. The Coordinator will work with Himle Horner to create and update content, videos and photos for the website, as well as monitor the discussion forums and other online activities. The Coordinator will also travel around Minnesota to engage public audiences during community events, fairs, and other gatherings. Please direct resumes and cover letters to kristinfischerrosel-at-himlehorner.com by October 26, 2009. 4) Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity seeks Communications Manager: Full job description here: http://www.tchabitat.org/Page.aspx?pid=807

Props to the following Larsifesto residents: - Nils Snyder on his selection as one of 16 national recipients of the 2009 Developing Leaders Award, presented by NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association. - Dana Nelson on her new role as Executive Director of GiveMN.org and props on a great Strib editorial: http://bit.ly/GiveMNEditorial - Jason Van De Loo on promotion to Vice President, Marketing and Portfolio for Capella Education Co. - Liwanag Ojala on her new role as President, Pear Tree Greetings (a division of Taylor Corp) - Tim Huebsch on his new role as Department Manager with General Mills Consumer Internet Team. Check out Tim's video interview with Wendy Meadley at MIMA09: http://bit.ly/Huebsch-MIMA - David Hakensen became Senior Vice President and General Manager for FleishmanHillard MSP office

- Liza Etienne on her new role as Integrated Programs Manager at Deluxe Corp. - Chris Lambe on his new role as Director, Social Responsibility at Mosaic Co. - Andrew Borene on new role as Intelligence Community Programs at LexisNexis - Anna Stier, Mark and Susan Lacek, Steve Helland, and Kristin Pardue (and many others) for another very successful HopeRocks! gala event - Several members nominated for their creative genius via TheShowMN.org: Aaron Keller (Capsule) http://www.theshowmn.org/viewwork#/a148 Monica Little (Little & Co.) http://www.theshowmn.org/viewwork#/a20 Mark Morse (MorseKode) http://www.theshowmn.org/viewwork#/a116 Brian Bierbaum (Priority) http://www.theshowmn.org/viewwork#/a15 - Congratulations Mike Paton and Chadburn Blomquist on the recent additions to your families

Ideas: 1) Have you checked out VW's very savvy, fun, and interesting "The Fun Theory" campaign? You should... Check it out here: (yes, it's a foreign domain address) http://www.rolighetsteorin.se/en/ 2) Music + Social Entrepreneurship + Global Leadership = The Abreu Fellows Program More info here: http://elsistemausa.org/the-abreu-fellows-program/the-program/ 3) TED has posted a large number of new speeches; all worth your time consideration. Access them here: http://www.ted.com/ 4) Bill George has interesting blog post on how CEO's can use social media during a crisis: http://www.billgeorge.org/page/how-a-ceo-can-use-social-media-to-navigate-a-crisis

Engaging: 1) Nate Garvis will be the keynote speaker for the annual Citizens League meeting at Pantages Theatre on October 29th. Mark your calendar now: http://bit.ly/GarvisCitizensLeague

2) Check out HealthCamp Minnesota on October 24th: A dynamic discussion in the nation’s hub of health care delivery, medical devices and social media. What better place to get a synergy of cost containment, performance, and transparency along with an overlay of using social tools effectively or not. More info here: http://www.healthcampminnesota.org/ 3) Rohn Jay Miller's blog http://take5interactive.com/wordpress/ 4) Aaron Street's "Lawyerist" blog http://lawyerist.com/ 5) Twin Cities Business Gene Rebeck's blog http://tcbmag.blogs.com/

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Have a great weekend! All my best, Lars

Lars Leafblad, MBA Vice President

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