You’re Invited to Join Us for the 2015-2016

BCLI Launch

“Many people in many small places undertaking many modest actions can transform the world.”

-African Proverb

Join us for the 2015- 2016 BCLI Launch to meet the next cohort of board and commission leaders who will be supporting the equity agenda in the Twin Cities!

Inspired by this African Proverb, we know that when many people come together they can start a movement and change the world.   Come hear from community leaders about the local equity movement and how things are shifting.

Speakers to be announced soon!

What:  2015- 2016 BCLI Launch Event

“Many people in many small places undertaking many modest actions can transform the world” – African Proverb

When:  Thursday, October 8, 2015 from 5:30pm – 8:00pm

5:30pm – 6:00pm:  Hors d’oeuvres and networking

6:00pm:  Program begins

Where:  Heritage Park Senior Services Center, Great Hall Room

1015 N. 4^th Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55411

Directions and Parking:  The event will be held in the Great Hall Room.  Please use the entrance closet to the Heritage Park YMCA.

From the north(Brooklyn Park area): Take 94E to EXIT 230 towards MN-55W/Olson Hwy/7^th St N. Turn slight LEFT onto W. Lyndale Ave N. Turn RIGHT onto Olson Hwy/MN-55W. Make a RIGHT onto Bryant Ave N. Come down 2 blocks and make a right onto 4^th Ave N, the Center will be on your left.

From the south (Saint Paul area):  Take 94W to EXIT 230 towards MN-55W/Olson Hwy/7^th St N. Turn LEFT onto Olson Hwy/MN-55W. Make a LEFT onto Bryant Ave N. Come down 2 blocks and make a right onto 4^th Ave N, the Center will be on your left.

From the west  (New Brighton area): Take 35W South merging onto 94W towards Minneapolis. Continue on 94W to EXIT 230 towards MN-55W/Olson Hwy/7^th St N. Turn LEFT onto Olson Hwy/MN-55W. Make a LEFT onto Bryant Ave N. Come down 2 blocks and make a right onto 4^th Ave N, the Center will be on your left.

From the east (Bloomington area) Take 35W North merging onto 94W towards Minneapolis. Continue on 94W to EXIT 230 towards MN-55W/Olson Hwy/7^th St N. Turn LEFT onto Olson Hwy/MN-55W. Make a LEFT onto Bryant Ave N. Come down 2 blocks and make a right onto 4^th Ave N, the Center will be on your left.

*** Parking:  There is a free parking lot on the south side of the building (the lot can be accessed from DuPont Street).  There is additional free on-street parking on N.  4^th Avenue.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Contact information:

For more information about the BCLI, the Launch Event, or how to get involved, please contact the Program Director, Ms. Terri Thao at tthao@nexuscp.org.

About the BCLI

Nexus’ Board and Commissions Leadership Institute (BCLI) is a 7-month leadership program designed to identify, train, and support placement of dynamic leaders of color and underrepresented communities onto publicly appointed boards and commission in the Twin Cities.  BCLI Fellows help advance an equity agenda across several sectors and issues areas.

About Nexus Community Partners

Nexus Community Partners is a community building intermediary whose mission is to build more engaged and powerful communities of color by supporting community building initiatives that expand community assets and foster social and human capital.  Learn more about our work at www.nexuscp.org