MAP Advocate
October 15, 2007
Vol. 13. No. 26
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In This Issue:
- October 15 is Latino AIDS Awareness Day in Minnesota
- Minnesota Teens for AIDS Prevention Orientation on Wednesday, October 24
- Big Hair Mania is Saturday, October 27th—Get Your Tickets Today!
- Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Announces the 2007—2008 Public Policy Series
October 15 is Latino AIDS Awareness Day in Minnesota
 To call attention to the impact HIV infection has had on Latino communities in Minnesota, Gov. Tim Pawlenty has proclaimed Monday, Oct. 15, as Latino AIDS Awareness Day in Minnesota. Read the full news release. In 2006, 14 percent of new HIV cases occurred in those identifying as Latino.
The Minnesota AIDS Project would ask the Governor to support legislation that would advance honest HIV prevention, increase access to HIV services, and protect existing HIV services and rights, in order to combat HIV in Minnesota.
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Minnesota Teens for AIDS Prevention Orientation on Wednesday, October 24
The Minnesota Teens for AIDS Prevention (MN-TAP) program will hold its annual orientation for new members on Wednesday, October 24 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Minnesota AIDS Project. MN-TAP is a partnership of the Minnesota AIDS Project, Advocates for Youth, and Minnesota teen communities. MN-TAP works to create teen communities with social norms that promote healthy sexuality in order to reduce risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. They also work to increase knowledge about policies affecting adolescent sexual health, and to engage teens as community leaders. Stay tuned to the MAP Advocate for announcements on future MN-TAP events.
If you or someone you know is interested in attending the October 24 orientation, please contact Kate Nelson at 612-373-9162 or kate.nelson@mnaidsproject.org.
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Big Hair Mania is Saturday, October 27th—Get Your Tickets Today!
 This year's Big Hair Mania will be held on Saturday, October 27th at the Soap Factory in Minneapolis. After taking a one-year hiatus, the annual event is back with a fresh twist and is expected to bring in a diverse crowd. Thanks to local salons, the evening will largely revolve around an all-hair runway show and a performance by The Kinsey Sicks, "America's Favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet." In addition, attendees will be able to get their hair done up "big" by professionals in the hair industry while enjoying great food and cocktails. Following the show, guests are invited to kick off their heels and dance the night away to the very best in local DJs. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness about HIV and funding for Minnesota AIDS Project. Click Here for ticket information.
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Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Announces the 2007—2008 Public Policy Series
The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits will be offering trainings in the 2007 – 2008 Public Policy Series, Advocate: Raising Nonprofit Voices in 2008. Click on the link below to view the entire list of upcoming events.
Download a .pdf calendar of the Advocate: Raising Nonprofit Voices in 2008 series
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