Events for August 2019
Winona Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Aug 5    Camp Trade & Technology

Camp T & T is four day camp offering high school students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades hands-on, engaging activities to help them explore the many different careers available to them in Welding, Electronics, Construction Technology and Computer Aided Design (CAD). Join us for the opportunity for you to sample our program areas each day with qualified instructors in a safe and fun learning environment!

Learn to Weld

Camp T&T will start in our welding area, with welding instructor, Casey Mann. This will be a full session of hands-on fun learning about basic welding skills. You will be introduced to a few weld and cutting processes and become familiar with the various equipment from fabrication shops. Safety is our main priority! Leather boots or tennis shoes and jeans or long pants will be required.

Discover Electronics

Led by Electronics instructor, Marc Kalis, you will experience a variety of electronic formats including both Analog and Digital while learning the proper usage of a variety of test equipment. We will build circuits on proto boards and test for proper operation. At the end of the day you will leave with your own solder project.

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Experience CAD Design modeling using Solidworks software with CAD Instructor Jim Ziegler. Solidworks is a powerful three dimensional drawing tool used by several companies to design their products. You will be introduced to 3D printing as it relates to CAD. Learn how 3D printing is used by CAD designers to create actual parts and models directly from the  CAD software. You will then base your Solidworks models on another project also to be completed this week.

Constuction Technology

Gain hands-on skills in the construction lab learning the tools, materials, methods, and standard practices of the trade. Construction Technology instructor Jonathan Powell will be leading this session.
 

DAILY SCHEDULE (Individual camp agendas will be sent prior to Aug. 5.)

8:00-8:15 am          Welcome
8:15-10:15 am        Lab, classroom time
10:15-10:30 am      Break
10:30-11:45 am      Lab, classroom time
11:45 am – Noon    Wrap up

Date: August 5, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: https://mnscu.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/103845/public/1/sp/
Location: Minnesota State College Southeast
1250 Homer Road
Winona, MN 55987
Contact: Questions? Call Seth Flatten at 507-453-1440.
EMail: seth.flatten@southeastmn.edu
Date/Time Details: Monday, August 5 to Thursday, August 8
8 am to Noon each day

 
Fees/Admission: Registration Fee: $40 (includes camp materials, t-shirt, and refreshments)
Registration closes after 20 participants are registered.
Aug 5    Ambassador Leadership Committee Meeting
Ambassador Leadership Committee Meeting
Date: August 5, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Chamber Conference Room
902 East Second Street
Suite 120   
Aug 7    Camp Trade & Technology

Camp T & T is four day camp offering high school students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades hands-on, engaging activities to help them explore the many different careers available to them in Welding, Electronics, Construction Technology and Computer Aided Design (CAD). Join us for the opportunity for you to sample our program areas each day with qualified instructors in a safe and fun learning environment!

Learn to Weld

Camp T&T will start in our welding area, with welding instructor, Casey Mann. This will be a full session of hands-on fun learning about basic welding skills. You will be introduced to a few weld and cutting processes and become familiar with the various equipment from fabrication shops. Safety is our main priority! Leather boots or tennis shoes and jeans or long pants will be required.

Discover Electronics

Led by Electronics instructor, Marc Kalis, you will experience a variety of electronic formats including both Analog and Digital while learning the proper usage of a variety of test equipment. We will build circuits on proto boards and test for proper operation. At the end of the day you will leave with your own solder project.

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Experience CAD Design modeling using Solidworks software with CAD Instructor Jim Ziegler. Solidworks is a powerful three dimensional drawing tool used by several companies to design their products. You will be introduced to 3D printing as it relates to CAD. Learn how 3D printing is used by CAD designers to create actual parts and models directly from the  CAD software. You will then base your Solidworks models on another project also to be completed this week.

Constuction Technology

Gain hands-on skills in the construction lab learning the tools, materials, methods, and standard practices of the trade. Construction Technology instructor Jonathan Powell will be leading this session.
 

DAILY SCHEDULE (Individual camp agendas will be sent prior to Aug. 5.)

8:00-8:15 am          Welcome
8:15-10:15 am        Lab, classroom time
10:15-10:30 am      Break
10:30-11:45 am      Lab, classroom time
11:45 am – Noon    Wrap up

Date: August 7, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: https://mnscu.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/103845/public/1/sp/
Location: Minnesota State College Southeast
1250 Homer Road
Winona, MN 55987
Contact: Questions? Call Seth Flatten at 507-453-1440.
EMail: seth.flatten@southeastmn.edu
Date/Time Details: Monday, August 5 to Thursday, August 8
8 am to Noon each day

 
Fees/Admission: Registration Fee: $40 (includes camp materials, t-shirt, and refreshments)
Registration closes after 20 participants are registered.
Aug 7    Recruiting Winona State Students through WSU Career Services
Topic: Recruiting Winona State students through WSU Career Services
Host: DeAnna Goddard, Associate Director for Career Services at Winona State University
 
Learning Outcomes:
Learn how to use Handshake, WSU’s NEW recruiting system for students and recent graduates (demonstration) 
o Create a user account in Handshake
o Post a job or internship
o Register for an upcoming on-campus fair or event
Learn about engagement options with WSU students (services provided by Career Services)
Learn how to become involved with the new Career Readiness Initiative and University Theme for this upcoming academic year
Date: August 7, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Winona Area Chamber of Commerce
902 East Second Street, Suite 120
Date/Time Details: Wednesday August 7th, 2019
9:00 am
Fees/Admission: Free and open to all Chamber Members
Aug 8    Camp Trade & Technology

Camp T & T is four day camp offering high school students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades hands-on, engaging activities to help them explore the many different careers available to them in Welding, Electronics, Construction Technology and Computer Aided Design (CAD). Join us for the opportunity for you to sample our program areas each day with qualified instructors in a safe and fun learning environment!

Learn to Weld

Camp T&T will start in our welding area, with welding instructor, Casey Mann. This will be a full session of hands-on fun learning about basic welding skills. You will be introduced to a few weld and cutting processes and become familiar with the various equipment from fabrication shops. Safety is our main priority! Leather boots or tennis shoes and jeans or long pants will be required.

Discover Electronics

Led by Electronics instructor, Marc Kalis, you will experience a variety of electronic formats including both Analog and Digital while learning the proper usage of a variety of test equipment. We will build circuits on proto boards and test for proper operation. At the end of the day you will leave with your own solder project.

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Experience CAD Design modeling using Solidworks software with CAD Instructor Jim Ziegler. Solidworks is a powerful three dimensional drawing tool used by several companies to design their products. You will be introduced to 3D printing as it relates to CAD. Learn how 3D printing is used by CAD designers to create actual parts and models directly from the  CAD software. You will then base your Solidworks models on another project also to be completed this week.

Constuction Technology

Gain hands-on skills in the construction lab learning the tools, materials, methods, and standard practices of the trade. Construction Technology instructor Jonathan Powell will be leading this session.
 

DAILY SCHEDULE (Individual camp agendas will be sent prior to Aug. 5.)

8:00-8:15 am          Welcome
8:15-10:15 am        Lab, classroom time
10:15-10:30 am      Break
10:30-11:45 am      Lab, classroom time
11:45 am – Noon    Wrap up

Date: August 8, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: https://mnscu.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/103845/public/1/sp/
Location: Minnesota State College Southeast
1250 Homer Road
Winona, MN 55987
Contact: Questions? Call Seth Flatten at 507-453-1440.
EMail: seth.flatten@southeastmn.edu
Date/Time Details: Monday, August 5 to Thursday, August 8
8 am to Noon each day

 
Fees/Admission: Registration Fee: $40 (includes camp materials, t-shirt, and refreshments)
Registration closes after 20 participants are registered.
Aug 21    Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers at MSC Southeast - Winona

This course is intended for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, home health care providers, other allied health personnel, security personnel, and police officers.It teaches the skills of CPR for all ages including ventilation with barrier devices and oxygen, use of an AED on adults and children, and relief of choking in responsive and unresponsive victims.

BLS Recertification: This course is also designed for individuals who currently hold a BLS for Healthcare Provider card through the American Heart Association and wish to recertify. Students will learn newly updated skills and refresh skills that were learned in the past. Students must bring current BLS for Healthcare Provider cards to class.


These courses follow the newly updated standards of the American Heart Association and will meet concurrently for 4 hours. Students will be provided the required text in class and eCards within 10 business days. Students must have a valid email address in order to retrieve their eCard.

Date: August 21, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: https://mnscu.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/86718/public/1/sp/
Location: Winona Campus - Room 305
1250 Homer Road, Winona MN 55987
Contact: Questions? Call 507-453-1440, email seth.flatten@southeastmn.edu
EMail: seth.flatten@southeastmn.edu
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, August 21, 2019
5:00 - 9:00 PM
Fees/Admission: Cost: $65
A minimum of 5 students will be required for the course to run
Aug 24    Basic Rider Course at MSC Southeast - Winona
Learn how to ride, and earn your motorcycle license endorsement.

The MSF Basic eCourse is a highly interactive 3-hour online program that provides riders of all skill levels with the basics of motorcycling. The eCourse is a requirement that prepares you for the 4.5-hours of activity-based classroom exercises, and the 10-hours of hands-on riding exercises. On the riding range, your MSF-certified RiderCoach will guide you through the basic skills of straight-line riding, stopping, shifting, and turning, gradually progressing to swerving and emergency braking. Motorcycles are provided for all the students enrolled in the Basic Rider Course. If you are an automatic scooter rider, you can bring your own scooter with proof of insurance if it's 500cc or less, 400 pounds or less, in good working order and registered as a motorcycle.
Date: August 24, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Website: https://mnscu.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/94407/public/1/sp/
Location: Winona Campus
Transportation Center Room T110
1250 Homer Road, Winona MN 55987
Contact: Questions? Call 507-453-1440, email seth.flatten@southeastmn.edu
EMail: seth.flatten@southeastmn.edu
Date/Time Details: Saturday August 24 - Sunday August 25, 2019    
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Fees/Admission: Cost: $195
A minimum of 7 students will be required for the course to run
Aug 25    Basic Rider Course at MSC Southeast - Winona
Learn how to ride, and earn your motorcycle license endorsement.

The MSF Basic eCourse is a highly interactive 3-hour online program that provides riders of all skill levels with the basics of motorcycling. The eCourse is a requirement that prepares you for the 4.5-hours of activity-based classroom exercises, and the 10-hours of hands-on riding exercises. On the riding range, your MSF-certified RiderCoach will guide you through the basic skills of straight-line riding, stopping, shifting, and turning, gradually progressing to swerving and emergency braking. Motorcycles are provided for all the students enrolled in the Basic Rider Course. If you are an automatic scooter rider, you can bring your own scooter with proof of insurance if it's 500cc or less, 400 pounds or less, in good working order and registered as a motorcycle.
Date: August 25, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Website: https://mnscu.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/94407/public/1/sp/
Location: Winona Campus
Transportation Center Room T110
1250 Homer Road, Winona MN 55987
Contact: Questions? Call 507-453-1440, email seth.flatten@southeastmn.edu
EMail: seth.flatten@southeastmn.edu
Date/Time Details: Saturday August 24 - Sunday August 25, 2019    
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Fees/Admission: Cost: $195
A minimum of 7 students will be required for the course to run
Aug 31 - Sep 1    Big Muddy Brew 'N Que

4th Annual Big Muddy Brew 'N Que
Celebrating BBQ, Brews, & Community all on the banks of the Mississippi River


Join Winona Main Street for our 4th Annual Big Muddy Brew 'N Que on Saturday August 31st & September 1st, 2019 in Historic Downtown Winona. Come enjoy some BBQ, drinks and live entertainment.
 

Date: August 31, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.bigmuddybrewnque.com/
Location: Go to www.bigmuddybrewnque.com for additional information or to register to be a vendor or compete in the Best in the Area Competition.
EMail: ekurash@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday and Sunday Labor Day Weekend from  10am - 10 pm
August 31st & September 1st 2019