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NENA Hires New Executive Director
Please help us welcome Brandon Long

The Board of Directors of the Nokomis East Neighborhood Association (NENA) is thrilled to announce to our neighbors the hire of new Executive Director Brandon Long. He will begin full-time on April 25, 2022. 

Brandon moved to the Highland neighborhood of Saint Paul from Iowa with his wife in 2012 to begin his Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy at St. Kate’s. He began work at the Minnesota Autism Center as an occupational therapist in 2015. Brandon served as an elected At-Large board member of the Highland District Council on their engagement committee and helped found the neighborhood non-profit Sustain Ward 3 (now Sustain Saint Paul).

Prior to serving as NENA's new Executive Director, he served in the same role with the Union Park District Council. Brandon is also a graduate of Neighborhoods Now!, the grassroots organizing training program through the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA) at the University of Minnesota.

With a history of proactive leadership and community involvement, we are confident that Brandon will help further NENA’s goals to promote neighborhood connections and implement our 2022-2024 Strategic Plan. The Board has also authorized Brandon to hire additional staff, including a community organizer, in 2022.

Brandon will be introduced to our neighborhood at NENA’s Annual Meeting and Community Meal on April 28, 2022. This will also be an opportunity to thank outgoing executive director Becky Timm, for her seven years of service to Nokomis East.

Annual Meeting & Community Meal


This is your neighborhood. This is your opportunity. This is your time to get involved.

Each year neighbors from all over Nokomis East gather for this annual event, coming together to make their neighborhoods a better, stronger, and healthier place to live. Nokomis East’s 2022 Annual Meeting will provide updates on what the organization has been working on and the plans for the future. It’s an opportunity for members of our community to get involved.

2022 NENA Annual Meeting & Community Meal
Thursday, April 28, 2022
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Crosstown Covenant Church (5540 30th Avenue S.)
Meal provided by Dominquez Family Restuarant
Current COVID Protocols will be observed

On the Agenda
– 2022 Board Candidate Voting & Election Results
– 2022-2024 NENA Strategic Plan Roll-Out
– General Membership vote on a proposed 
NRP Funding Plan Modifications
– Proposed Amendments to NENA’s Bylaws and Community Vote
– Meet NENA’s new Executive Director, Brandon Long

Questions & Suggestions?
Please contact NENA’s Executive Director Becky Timm at nena@nokomiseast.org or 612-724-5652.


Candidate Guide & Voting

Today is your first day to vote for NENA's Board. Check out the Candidate Guide and make your selections.

Three Ways to Vote

- Online Voting will be open until Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 9:00 am.

- Telephone Voting will be open until Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at 5:00 pm. Please call NENA’s Office at (612) 724-5652. Please leave your Name, Neighborhood, and Address on the voicemail. You may also leave your votes or request a callback. Please leave the phone number to reach you for a callback.

- Voting In Person at the Annual Meeting. You may also vote at NENA’s Annual Meeting on April 28. You can also change your online vote at the Annual Meeting.

Candidates may submit their name “from the floor” at the Annual Meeting. Only residents at the Annual Meeting will be informed of these candidates and may vote for these candidates during the Annual Meeting.

Results
Results will be announced at NENA’s 
Annual Meeting & Community Meal on April 28. Make plans to join your community for this family-friendly event!


Interested in Serving on the NENA Board?
The application period is still open. Visit NENA's
website for more information and apply today to have your name added to the Candidate Guide and ballot.

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Get Involved in April

NENA Food Truck Rally & Fundraiser - Five food trucks, a beer garden from Townhall Lanes, live music, and raising funds to support NENA's great neighborhood projects. Bring the whole family and invite your friends. See you from 4:00 - 7:00 pm on Saturday, April 23! Event Info

NENA Community Giving Garden - Our garden is relocating to Trinity Lutheran Church of Minnehaha Falls this spring, and we need lots of helping hands! Join us on April 23 and April 30 for our first workdays - we plan to build 15 raised beds, fill them with soil, and plant over the upcoming weeks. If you can't join us in April, there will be opportunities in May and June. Please complete the Volunteer Sign Up Form and send us an email to indicate your interest and availability. More Info about the Giving Garden and workdays.

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Please join us on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month! Free Fresh Produce, Dairy, Meat, Canned & Boxed Foods, Cleaning Supplies & Personal Supplies.

Details:
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Second & Fourth Wednesday of the Month
Crosstown Covenant Church - 5540 30th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55417
Wear a Mask & Bring Grocery Bags

Questions and to Volunteer:
Email - 
nokomiseastfood@gmail.com
Call or Text - 612-217-2769
English and Español

Volunteer Opportunities

This community project is organized by Crosstown Covenant Church and Trinity Lutheran Church of Minnehaha Falls, in partnership with Good in the 'Hood and the Nokomis East Neighborhood Association.

As always, Minnehaha Food Shelf is open on Tuesdays from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. It is located at 3701 E. 50th Street.

Appreciate NENA's work on behalf of our community?
Show your love with a donation! Donate Now
All funds raised are to support neighborhood programming and events.

Join NENA at our Food Truck Rally & Fundraiser on April 23!

Upcoming Events


Tuesday, April 19, 2022 (Every Tuesday)
Minnehaha Food Shelf
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
More Info

Saturday, April 23, 2022
Giving Garden Build & Work Day #1
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Trinity Lutheran Church of Minnehaha Falls, 5212 41st Ave S
More Info

Saturday, April 23, 2022
NENA Food Truck Rally - In-Person
4:00 - 7:00 pm
5005 34th Avenue S
More Info

Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Nokomis East Food Shelf in a Box (2nd & 4th Wed)
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Crosstown Covenant Church - 5540 30th Ave S
More Info

Thursday, April 28, 2022
NENA Annual Meeting - In-Person
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Crosstown Covenant Church - 5540 30th Ave S
More Info

Saturday, April 30, 2022
Giving Garden Build & Work Day #2
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Trinity Lutheran Church of Minnehaha Falls, 5212 41st Ave S
More Info

 


Saturday, June 4, 2022
Nokomis East Garage Sale Day!
Your Garage
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