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SUMMARY:Rooted and Rising: KOM 2025 Annual Gala
DESCRIPTION:Rooted and Rising\nKOM 2025 Annual Gala\nWe are excited to announce that we will host KOM’s 2025 Annual Gala this year on Thursday\, November 6th\, 2025 at the Inwood Oaks Event Center in Oakdale\, MN. \nThis year’s theme is Rooted and Rising\, paying homage to the founding history of our organization and looking ahead to new growth in this year of transition. \nEvent proceeds will power KOM’s services including youth leadership and cultural activities\, career training\, financial coaching\, community health education\, and services for refugees and immigrants. \n\nDate & Time:\nThursday\,\nNovember 6th\,\n5:30pm – 9:30pm \nLocation:\nInwood Oaks Event Center\n484 Inwood Ave N\,\nOakdale\, MN 55128 \nRegistration is now closed. \nFor questions about your ticket purchase or registration\, please contact Alice Buckner at (651) 202-3108 or events@mnkaren.org. \n\n\nAward Winners Announced\nAs part of our annual gala this year\, we are giving out 3 awards to celebrate the people and organizations who partner with KOM and help advance our mission. Last year\, we gave out these awards for the first time\, and we are excited to continue the tradition. Winners will receive public recognition and a framed award with the art by area artist Eh Soe Dwe. \nCulture Bearer Award – Aye Lwai\nThrough their example has served as role model for cultural expression\, strengthening preservation of their heritage in Minnesota in harmony with KOM’s mission. \n Aye Lwai was born in Burma\, where she learned to weave from her mother and other elders. During her time in the refugee camp\, she supported her family by weaving and selling traditional Karen shirts\, skirts\, and bags. After resettling to Minnesota\, Aye Lwai became involved in the weaving pilot project in 2015. She quickly distinguished herself as a master weaver due to her experience and enthusiasm for the project. \nOver the past ten years\, Aye Lwai has volunteered her time to teach weaving to youth and young adults in the community. Aye Lwai has also shared about Karen culture with the broader Minnesota community at many events. She believes the weaving circle is important for maintaining and sharing Karen culture across generations. \n  \nEquity Champion Award – Georgia Coleman\nAdvanced KOM’s mission to remove barriers for refugees and immigrants by calling attention to disparities and recommending changes. \n Georgia Coleman is a dedicated Workforce Program Coordinator with a passion for building pathways to opportunity and strengthening communities from the inside out. Through connecting with leadership within Mortenson\, she learned strategic ways to recruit\, train\, and retain diverse construction workforce through a Community Workforce Program; ensuring that local residents have direct access to union wage careers and sustainable employment. Her work is rooted in the belief that economic mobility starts with access\, education\, and accountability\, and she brings that vision to life every day with coordination. Georgia has been a key support for KOM’s career training programs\, increasing access to union trade jobs for our adult clients. \nService Award – Paul Monroe\nHas given their time and talent to the mission of KOM. \n \n\n\n\nPaul Monroe grew up in a rural area of Maryland. In 1989 he accepted a position at the highly regarded Minnesota Regional Sleep Disorders Center in Minneapolis. Paul has had a thirty-year career in Health Care including teaching in a program for Sleep Technicians at a local community college. Paul shares\, “I feel that teaching has always been a strong passion in me and when I retired\, I knew I wanted to volunteer my time in an educational program.” Paul’s volunteer service at KOM focuses on assisting teachers in various Employment Services and Training programs\, particularly the Community Services and Interpreting Program (COSI). Besides assisting in the classroom\, he leads groups reviewing classroom materials\, provides individual tutoring\, and teaches important test preparation skills. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\nIntroducing Our Emcees\nKu Gay Nahpay\nKu Gay is a passionate advocate for youth leadership\, mental health\, and substance use prevention within the Knyaw (Karen) and Kayah (Karenni) community. Born in Kanchanaburi\, Thailand\, she spent her early years in Tham Hin refugee camp before resettling in the U.S. in 2007. \nShe earned her B.A. in Social Work from Bethel University and her Master of Social Work with a concentration in Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counseling from the University of St. Thomas. \nAs the founder of Today’s Leaders\, she walks alongside youth to embrace their identity and leadership potential through community engagement both locally and internationally. She has also worked with the Karen Organization of Minnesota\, helping youth explore college\, career\, and leadership pathways. Now serving as a board member\, Ku Gay is committed to fostering intergenerational connections\, strengthening cultural roots\, and continuing to grow alongside her community. \nMichi Lee\nMichi Lee is a proud Minnesota native- although\, she did cross the border for a stint- to get her BFA in Musical Theater Performance at Viterbo University in La Crosse\, Wisconsin. Michi is a proud mixed Korean American\, who has found joy and purpose in creating stories to share within our local communities. \nNow residing in Hennepin county- Michi has worked with multiple theaters such as Mixed Blood Theatre\, The History Theatre\, and the Artistry- as a performer and an educator. Working as an educator with Theater Mu has also been an incredibly important part of Michi’s life. All children are our future and all children deserve to have their stories told and celebrated. Thank you so much to all who support KOM and all their heroic endeavors! \n\nPerformers\nHarold Torrence and Liliana Rodríguez\nWe have special guests performers\, including Harold Torrence\, who is back this year\, this time performing alongside Liliana Rodríguez on our main stage! Harold Torrence is a Latin American Guitarist and Musician. A teacher as well as a musician\, Torrence regularly plays at different venues across the Twin Cities. Born and raised in Venezuela\, Liliana Rodríguez is a bilingual Assistant Principal\, pianist\, and vocalist whose music celebrates the rich rhythms and colors of Latin America and the Caribbean. Since arriving in the United States in 2000\, she has shared her passion for music and education through performances\, teaching\, and cultural collaborations across the Twin Cities. \nLiliana performs alongside her husband\, Harold Torrence\, blending piano\, voice\, and spirit in a repertoire that bridges traditions and generations. She is also an active member of the Tapestry Worship Band and collaborates with various Twin Cities cultural and artistic groups\, sharing music that uplifts\, unites\, and honors her heritage. \nAs an educator and leader\, she believes music is a universal language that connects hearts\, nurtures identity\, and builds community. \n\nRaffle Tickets & Prizes\nThe Karen Organization of Minnesota will conduct a charitable raffle at our Annual Gala  The raffle will raise funds for our programs serving refugees and immigrants in Minnesota. \n\nRAFFLE PRIZES INCLUDE: \nHand-Woven Karen Traditional Textiles \n55″ Samsung Crystal UHD Flat Screen TV ($469 value) \n$350 R. F. Moeller Jeweler Gift Certificate \nGrand Casino Mille Lacs Gift Certificates for a One Night Stay ($275 value) \nTwo Minnesota United FC Sports Items ($125 value) \nTwo Tickets to a Minnesota Orchestra Classical Concert ($120.00 value) \nGift Certificate for a One-Hour Elements Massage ($100 value) \nTwo Baked Goods Gift Baskets ($50 value each) \nTwo Gift Baskets ($50 value each) \nMN Twins Bailey Ober Memorabilia: Autographed Photo ($75 value) \nTwo City Auto Glass Gift Baskets ($50 value) \nCafé Latte Gift Certificate ($50 value) \nTwo Gift Certificates to Keys Café & Bakery ($20 value each) \nRice Cooker ($35 value) \nSlow Cooker Set ($35 value) \nToaster Oven ($35 value) \nKwik Trip Gift Certificate ($25 value) \nComputer Bag and Colorful Purse ($20 value) \n  \nPlease read KOM House Rules for Raffle 2025\nRaffle tickets cost $20 each and must be purchased in-person from KOM staff or board members\, or at the KOM office. Tickets are available to purchase! \nMust be 18 or older to purchase a ticket or win a prize. Winners will be drawn at KOM’s Annual Gala on Thursday\, November 6th\, 2025\, 5:30pm-9:00pm at the Inwood Oaks Event Center\, 484 Inwood Ave N\, Oakdale\, MN 55128. Raffle tickets are not valid for event entry— gala tickets must be purchased separately. Need not be present to win. Winners will be posted on KOM’s website following the event. Winner must pick up prize at the Annual Gala or KOM office within 2 weeks of drawing date and present this raffle ticket stub to collect prize. Winner responsible for any applicable fees or taxes. \n\nIf you have any questions about the raffle\, please contact Alice Buckner at (651) 202-3108 or events@mnkaren.org. \n  \n\nWe look forward to gathering with many of you in November. \n  \nA special thank you to our sponsors of this year’s Gala:  \n  \nPLATINUM SPONSOR: \n \n  \nGOLD SPONSORS: \n \n \nSILVER SPONSORS: \n  \n  \n \n \n \n  \nBRONZE SPONSORS: \nBethesda Family Medicine Clinic \nComo Park Senior High School Staff \nCouncil on Asian Pacific Minnesotans \nEbenezer Karen Baptist Church \nEmmanuel Karen Baptist Church \nFirst Karen Baptist Church \nHealth Partners  \nHighland Park Neighbors \nIntek Plastics \nK’Nyaw Baptist Church \nMaguire Agency \nPaul Monroe and Donna McNamara \nRise Baking Company \nRoseville Adult Learning Center  \nSKD Transport \nTrinity Karen Baptist Church \nVietnamese Social Services \nJoin Us as a Sponsor\nThank you for considering partnering with us as an event sponsor. Event proceeds will power KOM’s services including youth leadership and cultural activities\, career training\, financial coaching\, community health education\, and services for refugees and immigrants. During these particularly challenging times\, KOM relies on your support to keep our programs running and continue to adapt to changing needs. \nPlease see our sponsorship levels and benefits here\, which include Platinum\, Gold\, Silver\, and Bronze: \nKOM 2025 Gala Sponsorship Packages – PDF                    KOM 2025 Gala Sponsorship Packages – Word Doc \nWe request your commitment by October 17th (new extended deadline). Please respond to events@mnkaren.org with your selection and your payment\, made payable to: \nKaren Organization of Minnesota\, 2353 Rice Street\, Suite 240\, Roseville\, MN 55113-3721 \nIf you have any questions about the event or sponsorship opportunities\, please contact our Development Director\, Alice Buckner\, at (651) 202 3108 (you may text) or events@mnkaren.org.
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SUMMARY:KOM 15th Anniversary Gala
DESCRIPTION:KOM’s 15th Anniversary Gala is coming up November 16th\, 2023!\nThis year\, the KOM gala will be a joyful opportunity for past event attendees and new supporters to celebrate our achievements and look to the future as we fulfill our new mission: building on the strengths of refugee and immigrant communities and remove barriers to achieving economic\, social\, and cultural wellbeing. \nJoin us for a special evening of fundraising and community-building at Inwood Oaks Event Center in Oakdale\, MN. We’re excited to welcome community leaders\, elected officials\, service partners\, volunteers and donors for a social hour\, dinner\, live performances\, a raffle drawing\, and main program. \n  \nREGISTRATION HAS CLOSED. Thank you!\nSee you all on Thursday\, November 16th! Keep reading below for what to expect at the event. \nCan’t make it in-person? You can still support the work we do by purchasing raffle tickets! Enter for a chance to win an exciting prize. See more details below. \n  \nSponsorship\nAs a valued community partner\, we invite your organization to be a sponsor of this year’s event. Organizations may choose from four sponsorship levels\, each with a number of benefits reaching our diverse audience of event attendees\, clients\, and social media followers. Take a look at pricing and benefits at each sponsorship level here. \nRegistration to Sponsor our KOM Gala is Closed. Thank you!\nIf you have any questions about your sponsorship\, please contact Alexis Walstad at (651) 202-3120 or events@mnkaren.org. \n  \nProgram\nJoin us as we celebrate our KOM’s new Mission Statement and program expansion\, reflect on our past 15 years\, and look ahead to the future! We are happy to have a number of performers and speakers join us for this celebration. \nIntroducing our special guest performers: \nMusicians Chit San Maung (pictured) and his daughter Nge Nge Lay\, renowned musicians and guitarists from Burma.\nMusicians Chit San Maung and his daughter Nge Nge Lay (pictured)\, renowned musicians and guitarists from Burma.\n  \nKaren dancers from Knyaw Baptist Church\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nIntroducing our guest speakers: \n\nEmily Velazco\, a graduate of KOM’s Translating and Interpreting Program (TRIN)\, will reflect on her experience in the TRIN program.\nMah Jabin Amiri\, a former participant in the Refugee Employment Services program\, will speak about her journey and experience.\n\n  \nRaffle\nRaffle tickets are NOW AVAILABLE to purchase for KOM’S 15th Anniversary Gala! \nThe Karen Organization of Minnesota will conduct a charitable raffle at our Annual Gala on November 16\, 2023\, 5:30pm-9:00pm at Inwood Oaks Event Center\, 484 Inwood Ave. N\, Woodbury\, MN 55128. The raffle will raise funds for our programs serving refugees and immigrants in Minnesota. Read our KOM House Rules for Raffle 2023 for more details. \n\nTickets cost $20 each and are non-refundable.\nYou can purchase tickets now until November 16th\, 2023.\nTickets must be purchased in-person. Individuals may purchase raffle tickets with cash or check from KOM staff or board members or by cash\, check\, or debit card at KOM’s office during regular business hours. No phone or online payments allowed.\nRaffle tickets are not valid for event entry. You do not need to be present to win.\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSneak peek of some of this year’s raffle prizes!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$250 Gift Certificate to R.F. Moeller Jewelry\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMinnesota Zoo Experience Ticket Package ($96 value)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2 Tickets to a Theater Mu Mainstage Production\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nColeman-Skydome 8 Person Camping Tent ($290 value)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nOther prizes include: \nKaren Dinner for 8 | 4 Tickets to One Stages Theatre Company Production | Karen Men’s Suit Jacket | Karen Women’s Clothing | Karen Hand-Woven Bag | 3 Karen Woven Placemats | 2 Tickets to a St. Paul Saints Game | Rice Cooker from Kwekabaw Grocery | 2 $100 Target Gift Cards | 4 Admission Passes to the MN Landscape Arboretum | Cookies and Bars from Rise Bakeries | $50 Gift Card to Café Latte | Gift Cards\, Jacket\, Ball Cap\, and Knit Hat from City Auto Glass \n  \nContribute to Our Raffle\nOur raffle was wildly successful last year\, selling over 300 tickets and raising over $6\,000 for KOM.  If you have an item or items to contribute to this year’s raffle\, download our raffle donation form and return it via mail or email to: \nAttn: Alexis Walstad\, Karen Organization of Minnesota\, 2353 Rice St.\, Suite 240\, Roseville\, MN 55113\nevents@mnkaren.org \nIf you have any questions about the raffle or would like someone to pick up your donation from your business\, please contact Alexis Walstad at (651) 202-3120 or events@mnkaren.org. \n  \n\nThank you for your ongoing support of KOM\, the Karen community\, and immigrants and refugees in Minnesota. We look forward to celebrating 15 years with you at the KOM gala in November! \nA special thank you to our sponsors of this year’s Gala:  \nPLATINUM SPONSOR – M Health Fairview\n  \nGOLD SPONSOR – Jody Baber State Farm Agency\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nSILVER SPONSOR – Bix Produce Company\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSILVER SPONSOR – Maplewood Toyota & Inver Grove Toyota\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n \n \n\n\nSILVER SPONSOR – Hmong American Partnership\n\n\n\n  \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nBRONZE SPONSORS: \nBethesda Family Medicine Clinic \nComo Park Senior High School \nCouncil on Asian Pacific Minnesotans \nEbenezer Karen Baptist Church \nEmmanuel Karen Baptist Church \nFirst Karen and Burmese Home Health \nFirst Karen Baptist Church \nHealth Partners \nHope Community Academy \nJaps-Olson Company \nKaren Community of Minnesota \nK’nyaw Baptist Church \nMetropolitan State University \nMinnesota Department of Education \nRise Baking Company \nShiloh Karen Baptist Church \nSKD Auto Transport \nTim O’Brien \nTrinity Karen Baptist Church
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SUMMARY:KOM Gala 2022
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce that after two years of virtual programming\, KOM is bringing back our Annual Gala live and in-person! This year\, our gala will be held at the Inwood Oaks Event Center in Oakdale\, Minnesota on Thursday\, November 3rd\, 2022\, 5:30pm – 9:00pm.  \nThe Annual Gala is KOM’s premier fundraising and community building event bringing together community leaders\, elected officials\, service partners\, volunteers\, and donors for a special evening. This year’s event promises to be a joyful reunion for past event attendees and an opportunity to welcome new supporters to learn more about our work. With more than 10 new staff\, 5 new programs\, and thousands of people impacted since 2019\, we have a lot to share with you whether you’re new to KOM or a longtime friend! \n\nRegistration is now closed. Thank you!\nIf you would like to support KOM’s fundraiser\, but are unable to attend the event\, you can purchase raffle tickets from KOM staff before November 3rd to be entered into the drawing. Raffle ticket buyers do not have to be present at the gala to win. \nSponsorship\nSponsor registration is now closed. Gala sponsors\, please see our chart\, 2022 Gala Sponsorship Packages\, for details about pricing and benefits for each sponsorship level. Find our full KOM 2022 Gala Sponsor Letter here. \nIf you have questions about the event\, please contact Alexis Walstad at (651)202-3120 or events@mnkaren.org. \n\nRaffle\nNot able to attend the gala this year? You can still support KOM by entering in our raffle! KOM will hold a live raffle drawing during the gala for over 15 prizes! Raffle ticket buyers do not need to be present at the event to win. Prizes include the following: \nArt & Textiles \nKaren Painting | Karen Necklace & Storage Container | Karen Woven Scarf | Karen Woven Shirts | Karen Woven Table Placements and Pieces | Karen Traditional Horn \nExperiences \n2 Theater Mu Mainstage Tickets | 2 Chanhassen Dinner Theater Mainstage Dinner and Show Tickets | Minnesota United Gift Pack | 4 Theater Tickets from Stages Theatre Company \nFood & Drink \nKaren Dinner for 8 at your home | Rice Cooker | Coffee and Bamboo Coffee Dripper | $50 Caribou Coffee Gift Card\, 2 Travel Mugs and a Bag of Coffee Beans \nOther Items \n$250 R. F. Moeller Gift Certificate | Amazon Echo Buds\, Echo Show\, Echo Auto\, and Echo Dot | Smart TV | $100 Gas Card and Hoodie | Bailey Nurseries Plants | Impact 1000 Rangefinder \nBuy Tickets \nRaffle tickets are $20 each and must be purchased in-person from KOM staff or board members. Stop by our office to buy your raffle tickets today! \n    \nRead our KOM House Rules for Raffle for more information about who can buy raffle tickets\, where to pick up prizes\, required payment options\, and more. \nFor questions regarding the raffle\, please contact Eh Tah Khu or Alexis Walstad. \n\nEvent Details\nWe welcome guests for a social hour\, dinner\, live entertainment by Karen artists\, raffle drawing\, and program to share highlights of our work. Proceeds from the gala will benefit KOM’s expanded services including youth chemical health\, financial coaching\, housing stability\, and youth leadership initiatives. \nAttire\nBusiness or cocktail attire. Traditional cultural clothing is welcome. \nParking\nInwood Oaks Event Center offers easy access off I-94\, and parking is free in the lot. \nCOVID-19 Safety\nMasks are welcome\, but not required for attending the event. We expect to host around 300 guests in a room with a capacity of 800 to allow for appropriate spacing and air flow. Please contact us at events@mnkaren.org if you have any questions. \nLive Music Entertainment\nWe are excited to announce that Eh Ler Tha\, Eh Wah\, and their daughter Htar Law Eh will be our special guest musicians performing at the gala. Hear a message from them below: \n \n\nThank You to Our Event Sponsors\nGold Sponsors\n          \nSilver Sponsors\n                       \n\nBronze Sponsors\nBethesda Family Medicine Clinic\nLexdan Automotive\nSKD Auto Transport
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SUMMARY:10th Anniversary Gala
DESCRIPTION:The Karen Organization of Minnesota will hold its annual gala on October 25th\,\nand this year’s event is especially meaningful: it’s our tenth anniversary!\n  \nSince 2008\, KOM has worked on behalf of thousands of refugees from Burma looking to build successful lives in Minnesota. Today\, they make use of our employment programs\, social services\, health trainings\, youth activities\, and much more. We’re excited to reflect on our community’s progress\, look back on our programs’ highlights\, and celebrate the key figures whose vision made it possible. By the end of the night\, we’ll be looking forward at what we have in store for another ten years. \nThis year’s gala will take place at Inwood Oaks\, offering easy access off of I-94 and free parking. Over 300 guests will enjoy music\, a cash bar\, silent auction\, dinner\, and a short program featuring special guests who have journeyed with us over the past decade. \nWe welcome businesses\, partner organizations\, and individuals to show your support for KOM and refugees from Burma by sponsoring a table at our annual gala. If you are interested in sponsoring this event\, please contact Frank Hennick or email events@mnkaren.org for more information. \nParking \n Inwood Oaks offers easy access of I-94\, and parking is free in the lot. \nSchedule \n5:30 | Social hour\, silent auction\, and cash bar\n6:45 | Welcome & dinner\n7:30 | Program begins (silent auction closes at 7:15)\n8:30 | Closing \nAttire \nBusiness or cocktail \n  \nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR OUR GALA. THANK YOU.\n  \nWe appreciate your support of the growing community of refugees from Burma. \nHave questions about the gala? Contact Frank Hennick at 651-202-3109 or events@mnkaren.org. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTo sponsor a table at the Annual Gala:\n\nPay by credit card using our online registration form\, or\nPrint our sponsor registration form (PDF). Mail your completed registration form and check to 2353 Rice Street Suite #240\, Roseville\, MN 55113.\nSponsor registration deadline is October 5th\n\nTo purchase individual tickets:\n\nPay by credit card using our online registration form\, or\nPrint out individual registration form (PDF). Mail your completed registration form and check to 2353 Rice Street Suite #240\, Roseville\, MN 55113.\nIndividual registration final deadline is October 19th\n\nTo donate an item to our silent auction:\n\nContact Frank Hennick or email events@mnkaren.org.\n\nTo volunteer:\nWe’re also looking for volunteers to help out with the festivities! This October come over to the office and lend a hand by creating signs\, writing descriptions for the silent auction prizes\, and helping us plan out the details of the big event. You can also pitch in on the night of the gala: we’ll need help setting up\, decorating\, processing the silent auction items\, and more. \n\nEvent volunteers can attend the gala for a discounted price (half-off the regular ticket price).\nPlease register using the individual registration form above and you can send us a check for $35 or we can send you an invoice for a card payment.\nTo learn more about how you can help\, please contact Suzanne Olive or Frank Hennick.\n\n  \nWe hope you will consider attending and joining KOM in celebration and unity.
URL:https://mnkaren.org/event/10th-anniversary-gala/
LOCATION:Inwood Oaks\, 484 Inwood Ave. N\, Oakdale\, MN\, 55128\, United States
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