Monthly Newsletter
September 2014
Welcome back Aurora Center volunteers!
The Aurora Center for Advocacy & education
Did you know?
Chocolate overload!
Chew away!
Rub your hoku!
Time's up!
Schedule 'worry' time. Then draw a line under it. If you find yourself constantly worrying, set a 15-minute 'worry' time spot aside each day. Allow yourself to worry about your problems in this allocated time spot. Then stop. Distract your mind with activities.
Jam out!
It's all about the little things
TAC CORNER
Happy birthday!
Paige G, Emily D, Siru S, Julia B, Jen S and Sarah C
Clients Served!
July 2014: 21 calls - 5 hospital calls
August 2014: 21 calls - 3 hospital calls
Sep 1 - 11: 6 calls - 3 hospital calls
Total new clients served from July 1 2014 - September 11 2014: 74
Court Observation
Volunteer Meetings
For this academic year are:
- Oct 4
- Nov 1
- Jan 24
- Feb 21
- Mar 28
Please remember to update your calendars. These are the new Saturday dates. Meetings for Direct Service Volunteers will be 10‐11:30 AM. Everybody (DSA, VPE's, SPV's) will meet from 11:30‐12:30. VPE's meet from 12:30‐2:00 and SPV's from 12:30‐1:15. Location will be the Art Lab, Rm 201 Appleby Hall.
Goodbye From Sara Benning
Let's stay in touch. I'll continue to be at sbenning@umn.edu and would love to hear from you.
Best wishes,
Sara
#Throwback volunteer profile
Meet Becky!
How long have you been with TAC both as a volunteer and staff?
I went through training in May 2006. I was an intern from September 2006-July 2008, and then became interim staff from August 2008-December 2008. I was hired as full-time staff in January 2009. So...I've been here a while. Currently, I have been with The Aurora Center the longest (if you include my time interning.)
TV show you never miss?
Currently: Cannot miss any "Next Week Tonight with John Oliver" Otherwise I am waiting for the next season of Game of Thrones...I watch a LOT of TV and movies via Netflix/Amazon/Hulu/etc.
2006: LOST, 30 Rock, Six Feet Under, The Sopranos.
Favorite celebrity?
Currently: Amy Poehler
2006: not sure?
If a genie gave you a wish, what would you wish for?
Currently: more wishes, which would include - ending sexual/relationship violence so I would be out of a job and paying off student loans or any other debt I have right now.
2006: more wishes, which would include ending sexual/relationship violence so I would be out of a job.
Motto or personal mantra?
Currently: Let it Go...
2006: There are three sides to every story - your side, my side, and the truth.
Advice for your former advocate self?
Hang in there! You won't be so freaked out once you get a few more clients, and you won't get two hospital calls within 36 hours every time you go on call.
events
SHUT IT DOWN: A night of music, poetry, and action to disrupt street harassment
Wednesday, Sep 24, 2014, 07:00 PM
Honey, East Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Greater Than 7: Courageous Conversations About Equity & Diversity
Monday, Sep 29, 2014, 08:00 AM
Office for Equity and Diversity
Changing the Conversation about Today's Pornography
Learn about emerging public health research on brain development,
economics of the industry, and impacts on kids;
Hear from people who have experienced harms and view artwork from
survivors of violence;
Gain practical tools to start changing the conversation about today’s
pornography
Register here: http://www.health.state.mn.us/injury/topic/events.cfm?id=73&view=list&month=10&year=2014
Friday, Oct 3, 2014, 08:00 AM
Mall of America, East Broadway, Bloomington, MN, United States
training & educational opportunities
Webinar: Moving Beyond the Wheel: Advocacy & Support for LGBTQ Survivors of Domestic Violence
Friday, Sep 26, 2014, 02:00 PM
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Webinar: Unique Opportunities for Child Sexual Abuse Prevention: Learning from migrant farmworker communities
Monday, Sep 29, 2014, 01:00 PM
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The 2014 LGBTQIA Student Leadership Retreat
The University of Minnesota LGBTQIA Leadership Retreat is an annual retreat hosted in the fall for undergraduate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual/ally students at the University of MN Twin Cities. The retreat is sponsored by the GLBTA Programs Office and the Queer Student Cultural Center.
The purpose of the retreat is to focus on leadership development and community building while exploring intersecting identities and oppressions through a social justice lens. It is also a great way for students to make new friends and meet new people!
The retreat will take place in Coffman Union on Saturday Oct. 4th, 9am-8pm and Sunday Oct. 5th, 9am-4pm . Meals will be provided and the retreat is free for U of M undergraduate participants. Space is limited.
Please fill out the application by Thursdsay, September 18th.
https://docs.google.com/a/umn.edu/forms/d/1SA1iAvOtHKQDxhkDk5M6QvJh-fuZ-F4aHkmZWHx4-uc/viewform
Saturday, Oct 4, 2014, 09:00 AM
Coffman Memorial Union, Washington Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN, United States
jobs
Youth Counselor (On-Call): Catholic Charities of St Paul and Minneapolis
http://www.minnesotanonprofits.org/job-details?id=86973
Crime Victim Services Manage: The Council on Crime & Justice
http://www.minnesotanonprofits.org/job-details?id=86465
Health Care Navigator: Riverwind Crisis Residence
http://www.minnesotanonprofits.org/job-details?id=86964
Youth Advocate: The Salvation Army
http://www.minnesotanonprofits.org/job-details?id=86944
Youth Program Intern: Opportunity Neighborhood
http://www.minnesotanonprofits.org/job-details?id=86822
Executive Director: Family Refuge Center
https://sites.google.com/site/frctred
Sexual Misconduct Prevention, Education and Training Coordinator: St. Thomas University
https://staffemployment-stthomas.icims.com
Program Coordinator: Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)
http://www.minnesotanonprofits.org/job-details?id=85351
Community Organizing Intern: OutFront Minnesota
http://www.minnesotanonprofits.org/job-details?id=85207
Legislative Advocate: Legal Services Advocacy Project/Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
http://www.minnesotanonprofits.org/job-details?id=86415
The Extra Mile
Standing ovation to James M, Alex J and Lily G for taking their first calls as direct service advocates!
Thanks to Cecilia H for working with Traci on the Air Force ROTC presentation!
Thanks to Sarah F, Joey S, Cecilia H, and Alyssa M for presenting at the President's Emerging Scholars conference next week!
Allison Hustedt has a new job! She's now State Office Intern at Office of U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar. Way to go Allison!