The "How To" Conference gives attendees the oppotunity to learn a wide variety of skills from our local expert instructors.  See the class list below and schedule below.

Please read below for more details on the conference.

Class Schedule                                                     
8:30--   Registration Opens                                                   
9:00--   Welcome                                                                             
9:30--   Class 1                                                                                   
10:15-- Break                                                                           
10:30-- Class 2                                                                              
11:15-- Break                                                                                        
11:30-- Class 3                                                                                   
12:15--  Close                                                       

 How To Topics and Instructors

Resume Clean-Up-- Rebecca Adams, Adams at Work
Learn to Sell like a Pro on eBay--Joel Karsten, eBay MN
Crockpot Cuisine: Tips, Tricks, and Tasty Recipes--Beth Bergren, Crockpot Cuisine
How to Fish Twin Cities Lakes-- Sybil Smith,  Twin Cities Fishing Guide
Mapping Out Your Retirement-- Mark Skeie, Mapping Your Retirement
Cooking for One-- Harriet Mednick
Energy Efficiency & Green Living for Homeowners-- Agatha Vaaler/Vicki Carey, Green Institute
Canning Basics-- Liz McMann, Mississippi Market
Eating and Living for Energy-- Claudine Ardnt, Wellness with Cluadine
Less Effort, More Ease: Intro to the Alexander Technique-- Tully Hall, Alexander Tech Tully
Swing, Waltz, Tango Dance Classes-- Francesca Spumoni, MnLetsDance
Basic Bike Maintenance -- Jason Tanzman, Sibley Bike Depot
Paper Here, Paper There, Paper Everywhere! -- Louise Kurzeka, Everythings Together 
Introduction to Community Circles -- Joey Brochin, Seward Neighborhood Group
Save Energy, Save Money! -- Carl Samuelson, Green Institute
Kitchen Remodeling -- Marlene Hernick, MOHDesign
Staging Your Home -- Marlene Hernick, MOHDesign
Brew Your Own Beer with Northern Brewer -- Tom Phelan, Northern Brewer
Know Your Credit-- Amber Wacker, Thrivent Financial
How to Meditate -- Jim Nelson/Eric Ness, The Meditation Center
Explore Home Winemaking -- Beth Mikulay, Midwest Homebrewing & Winemaking Supplies
Backyard Composting: The Easy Way -- Larry Cipolla, University of MN Master Gardeners
Chinese Tea Brewing -- Don Fuller, Chinese Teas 101
Emergency Preparedness-- Volunteer, Red Cross

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 Benefiting Organizations

Sponsorship Details
We are still seeking sponsors for this event.  Sponsorships come at a variety of commitment levels and include marketing to over 1000 expected participants.  Please contact Kari Foley at 612-844-8280 or Kari.Foley@Thrivent.com for more questions about sponsoring this event. 

Questions
Please contact one of the following people with questions regarding this event. 

Kari Foley                                                 Taylor Larson
612-844-8280                                         612-844-5030
Kari.Foley@Thrivent.com                 Taylor.Larson@Thrivent.com 

Wellstone Center
179 Robie Street East
Saint Paul, MN 55107

Saturday, August 21, 2010 from 8:30 AM to 12:15 PM (CT)

Collective Change

Collective Change helps small to mid sized, youth-focused nonprofits achieve their fundraising goals.  It is a pilot project in the strategic development division of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans that is working to create a cooperative of nonprofits that builds economically sustainable alternatives to supplemental fundraising.