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Get Involved > Volunteer Opportunities:  

The Greater Mankato Diversity Council depends on the generosity of people like you to carry out its mission of building an inclusive and welcoming community. Volunteers are the driving force behind the Diversity Council, giving generously of their time and talent to serve in a variety of ways.

Here are just a few ways to can get involved:

Committees
* indicates committee-appointed member of Board of Directors

Awards and Events Committee
This committee organizes and supports various special events to promote and recognize diversity activities in the community. They are responsible
for planning and executing the GMDC annual recognition event.

Click here for a list of the Awards and Events Committee Members.

Communications and Public Relations Committee
This committee develops and implements an annual communications and public relations plan for the GMDC.

Click here for a list of the Communications and Publice Relations Committee Members.

Development Committee
This committee develops and implements a plan to solicit financial contributions from foundations, public organizations, businesses and individuals.

Click here for a list of the Development Committee Members.

Education Committee
This committee designs diversity curricula and materials and delivers educational programs in schools, work places, neighborhoods, service clubs and other venues.

Click here for a list of the Education Committee Members.

Board of Directors
(meets fourth Monday of July, November, January, March and May@ 4:00 p.m.)
The Board of Directors is the governing body of the Diversity Council, responsible for determining the priorities, programs, and strategies designed to implement the mission and objectives of the organization.

Click here for a list of the Board of Directors.

Prejudice Reduction Workshop Facilitator
Present Prejudice Reduction Workshop curriculum in grades K-12 and help this generation learn mutual respect. The workshops combine engaging discussion with hands-on activities. Facilitators receive all necessary training. Next recruitment cycle will occur in Spring 2007.


If interested in volunteering as a Prejudice Reduction Workshop Facilitator, serving on a committee or the Board of Directors, please download and fill out the application and mail or fax it to:

Greater Mankato Diversity Council

112 Riverfront Drive
P.O. Box 999
Mankato, MN 56002-0999
Ph. 507.345.4519
Fax 507.345.4451
www.mankatodiversity.com


Awards and Events Committee Members:

Judy Arzdorf*, Harry Meyering Center Inc.
Tom Gjersvig, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Shannon Gullickson, Fisher Group of Mankato
Laural Kubat, South Central College
Katie Nerem, Mankato Clinic
Carrie Rice, Hickory Tech
Carie Robb, LA-MANO, Inc.
Anna Thill, Convention & Visitors Bureau




Communications and Public Relations Committee

Edell Fiedler*, City of Mankato



Development Committee

Ed Waltman*, Mankato Area Public Schools
Autumn Benner, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Gail Finley, Blue Earth/Nicollet Counties
Myrna Hernandez, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Rosemary Kinne, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Liz McCormick, Blue Earth County
Amy Mukamuri, Minnesota State University, Mankato
David Williams, Minnesota State University, Mankato




Education Committee

Dr. Michael Miller*, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Maria Baxter-Nuamah, Minnesota State University, Mankato 
Bill Fredrickson, Mankato Area Public Schools
Paulette Ford, Mankato Area Public Schools
Cindy Klingel, Mankato Area Public Schools
Mary Otto, Citizen
Jessica Rowe, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Cathy Sandman, Blue Earth County Community Health
Shelley Schultz, Citizen