Minnesota Atheists Meetup Group

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Minnesota Atheists is Minnesota's oldest and largest atheist organization. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, educational organization that seeks to promote the positive contributions of atheism to society, provides a community for nonbelievers, educates the public about atheism, and promotes separation of state and church. We help make atheism part of mainstream society. We look forward to meeting you!

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Yet Another Blasphemers' Brunch at Pizza Lucé, Richfield MN!
Sat, Mar 14 · 10:30 AM CDT
Pizza Lucé, 800 W 66th St, Richfield, MN, US
The In Person Event: join us for friendly discussion of matters large and small. Topics range from current events, popular and unpopular culture, science, religion and you name it.

You probably know Pizza Luce for its great menu of unconventionally delicious pizzas and its many vegan-friendly choices, but did you know they also boast an amazing brunch?

https://pizzaluce.com/menu/richfield

The link below will tell you all you need to know about the Richfield Pizza Luce and provide you with another link to a map, so you'll be sure to find your way to a delicious brunch with the friendliest godless group you'll ever meet.

http://pizzaluce.com/locations/richfield

This meetup has been going strong since September 2012 (in-person or online)!

Hope to see you there!
16 attendees
The Pad Project
Sat, Mar 14 · 2:00 PM CDT
Hertz Place, 120 Demont Ave E, Party Room, Little Canada, MN, US
We will be making menstrual pads for young girls in places where there little is little or no access to pads and often girls cannot go to school m
pads sets.  We will need both those with and without sewing experience. If you have a sewing machine that you can bring please let me know in the comments.  Things to bring: Scissors Sewing machine if you can  Your own beverage A snack to share   . We will be working from 2:00 till 5:00. At 5 we will get pizza. We will determine the cost of pizza at the event  . To get to the location: Put 120 Demont E, Little Canada in your navigation. Come in the front door numbered 120. Dial 187 on the directory. I will let you in. Follow the signs to the party room.  If you have any questions please either leave a message in the comment section or feel free to text or call me at 612-458-5200.
12 attendees
“Atheist Refugee Assistance Program (ARAP)”
Sun, Mar 15 · 1:30 PM CDT
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THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CHANGED TO ZOOM ONLY, DUE TO THE WEATHER. WE WILL NOT MEET AT THE LIBRARY. PLEASE ENJOY THIS SPEAKER FROM HOME ON ZOOM:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85698937389?pwd=eafVTIn9hYaxL3Tb3XOB8JcNTdatAn.1

“Atheist Refugee Assistance Program (ARAP)”

Minnesota Atheists - Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Zoom Meeting ID: 856 9893 7389; Passcode: 166449
Free and Open to the Public

1:30-1:50 pm - Business Meeting. (Open to the public.)
1:50-2:00 pm - Break
2:00-3:30 pm - Public Meeting: Onur Romano (via Zoom only)

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Our speaker, Onur Romano, will appear live via Zoom.
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“Atheist Refugee Assistance Program (ARAP)” by Onur Romano

Since we began, Minnesota Atheists has cared about atheists wherever they are. That’s why we are affiliated with Atheist Alliance International (AAI) and Humanists International (HI).

Onur Romano is an atheist refugee currently living in Victoria, BC, Canada. From 2012 to 2016, he helped establish multiple atheist organizations in the Republics of Turkey and Georgia. He is a board member of Center for Inquiry Canada (CFIC). In 2020, he created the Atheist Refugee Assistance Program (ARAP) for non-believer asylum-seekers in Turkey.

ARAP assists atheists whose lives are in danger, mostly because they have been outspoken atheists or critics of Islam in Muslim countries. ARAP is supported by five organizations, including Atheist Alliance International (AAI) and Center for Inquiry (CFI).

ARAP helps atheist refugees in the following ways:
- Accommodations: Assisting with short-term and long-term housing solutions.
- Job Search: Assisting in finding employment opportunities in Turkey.
- Legal Aid: Providing Turkish Immigration lawyers.
- Official Letters: Issuing letters of support/reference.
- Direct Guidance: Providing Financial, Educational and/or Mental Health consultations.
ARAP runs an atheist safe house in Turkey called “The Lighthouse”. This is a temporary shelter in Istanbul. Some refugees end up staying in Turkey permanently and some go on to seek asylum in other countries, sometimes in Europe and in Canada. You can see some of the people who have been helped at Saved Lives .

During this meeting and presentation, we will consider ways that Minnesota Atheists can help ARAP.

Please help support Minnesota Atheists by becoming a member or by making a donation
15 attendees
Freethought Toastmasters HYBRID
Mon, Mar 16 · 6:30 PM CDT
Larpenteur Estates Party Room, 1260 Larpenteur Ave W, St Paul, MN, US
You’re invited to attend Freethought Toastmasters (http://freethought.toastmastersclubs.org/), a club of Toastmasters International (http://www.toastmasters.org/). Build your leadership and communication skills in a supportive, freethinking environment; a place where you will find familiar faces you know from Minnesota Atheists.

Most club members do not RSVP on Meetup since they attend most meetings and coordinate through the 'Toastmaster' of the evening if they cannot attend, so don't let the low RSVP numbers dissuade you from attending.

Join us IN-PERSON or join us ONLINE! This meeting will be HYBRID, but we expect most participants to be there in person. For those wishing to join us on zoom, send an email to George.Francis.Kane_AT_gmail.com to receive the new URL.

We open the party room at 6:00 PM for socializing before the meeting. We encourage zoom participants to join the meeting between 6:15 and 6:25 to socialize and iron out any technical issues. Use the meeting url to access the meeting, this will allow you to join via your computer or smartphone zoom app and will use your devices built in speakers/microphone/video. Message us or comment below if you need the call-in alternative.

Schedule:
• 6:00pm - The party room opens for in-person attendees, a meal is provided
• 6:15pm - Join the Zoom meeting for a pre-social
• 6:30pm - Freethought Toastmasters Business Meeting
~6:40pm - Toastmaster calls the meeting to order
~6:50pm - Scheduled Speeches
~7:25pm - Table Topics: impromptu speaking opportunity
~7:40pm - Evaluations
~7:55pm - Closing
• 8:00pm - Meeting Ends, optional post-social

Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. While in many other Toastmaster Clubs the culture deters any mention of religion, so atheists feel guarded and often stay "in the closet," this club provides not only training in public speaking, but also continuous education in topics of interest to atheists.

This club offers the opportunity to talk about a wide range of topics. We welcome people of all worldviews, but of course our members tend to be non-religious. We take current events seriously, but our politics range from capitalist to socialist, from liberal to conservative. Our ages run from the 20s to the 60s (and beyond).

If you decide to join, you can learn to be a better, more confident speaker. No matter what our worldviews, we are committed to mutual respect, tolerance, honesty, encouragement and constructive criticism. If you become a member, you will have the opportunity to prepare and deliver speeches regularly, and receive constructive evaluations of your speeches. It’s a great place to become comfortable as a speaker. With the help of other members, we learn to prepare and present effective speeches on a wide range of topics from humorous to serious. We also learn to think fast during our "Table Topics" sessions (impromptu speeches). We never know quite what to expect from our speakers, but we can always count on an interesting evening together.

As a club of Toastmasters International, we charge the standard rate with no additional club dues. To join Toastmasters, it costs $60 per six months (prorated depending on when you join) plus a $20 new member fee. The new member fee pays for the educational program and the general membership fee pays for district events (local educational sessions for the greater Toastmasters community), general overhead, and a Toastmasters magazine members can opt to receive in the mail.
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