Anoka Leads Class of 2007

Andre Leads

In his work Andre leads a
group of 20 professionals through
his designed program of leadership development.

These participants have set a side 12 weeks inwhich
they experience diversity education, conlict management skills and leadership empowerment.

Men take action

Men taking Action!

This rocks finally a time for men to talk about important things other than sports.

Attention “Men of Color”

Are you looking for clarification of cash programs? Are you interested in job searching, networking and employment services? Or would you just like to get more information about your options?

If so, then Anoka County invites you to a monthly networking group titled, “Men of Color.” The group meets the first Friday of every month from 11:00am - 12:00pm in room 204 in the Blaine Human Services Building. Come relax in an informal, networking group setting and get your questions answered. Upcoming topics include:

§ May 4, 2007 - Test Taking, Education

§ June 1, 2007 - Personal Motivation, Taking Credit for Small Steps

§ July 6, 2007 - Goal Setting, Values/Prioritizing

Additional topics are always welcome. The “Men of Color” networking group is co-facilitated by Andre Koen, Anoka County’s Cultural Coordinator. You do not need to register and you can attend any or all meetings.

Anoka Diversity Award 2006

Diversity is a VERB.

From left: Rachel Smith, Commissioner Scott LeDoux, Kay Barrett, Andre Koen, Teri McKusick, and Steve Novak.

The Promoting Diversity award is presented to an individual or department who has made considerable progress toward promoting diversity within its organization. The 2006 Promoting Diversity award goes to Cultural Coordinator Andre Koen and Rachel Smith, Kay Barrett, and Teri McKusick from the Elections Department. These individuals worked together to train and promote diversity to approximately 1500 election judges in Anoka County. Anoka County is the only county in the state to add this type of diversity training to election judge training.