Nerd Nite Winona #42 - Dive Rescue, Road Tripping, Hays Code

Name: Nerd Nite Winona #42 - Dive Rescue, Road Tripping, Hays Code
Start: 2025-01-22T19:30:00-06:00
Location: No Name Bar

Schedule

Wed, 22 Jan, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

No Name Bar | Winona, MN

It's 2025, and time to start another season of Nerd Nite Winona! Join us on Wednesday, January 22nd @ 7:30p at No Name Bar to hear three nerdy talks!
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Talk #1: "Winona County Dive Rescue: Not Just for Divers" by Sydney Bockelman
The Winona County Dive Rescue team was founded in 1983, and has served in many notable recoveries and water-related public safety actions over the years. This little-known, all-volunteer team will discuss who we are & what we do--hoping to provide some appreciation for the art of low-visibility aquatic searching and positive team dynamics, where we find a place for everyone to give back to their community with each unique set of skills they bring to the team.
Sydney has been a member of the Winona County Dive Rescue Team for a year & a half, and among her many roles with the team - her favorite is that of unofficial "team historian"...meaning she clips newspaper articles involving the team to save for posterity.
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Talk #2: "Road Tripping - Measuring moments, not mile markers!" by Vanessa Buttenhof
A brief summary of the evolution of the American Road Trip and how to make it uniquely yours.
Vanessa is a former Electrical Engineer who has been an active volunteer, tutor, and mentor in our Winona schools while her kids were growing up. She now subbing middle school and high school, with math and science being her favorite classes to sub.
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Talk #3: "The Hays Code: Queering Your Bad Guys" by Katt Flesch
Ever watch a movie or show and wonder why the villain is a walking negative LGBT stereotype? There's a reason for that.
Katt is a mental health counselor working with sex offenders who will take any opportunity to talk about their job--note: this is a threat for a future Nerd Nite. Their nerdery takes the form of tabletop gaming, cosplay, and enjoying animated media.
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Nerd Nite is a monthly talk series that takes place in over 100 cities world wide. Every month three speakers give ~15 minute fun-yet-informative presentations on something they nerd out about. It could be a personal passion, hobby, or research. If you are interested in speaking at future events, send us a message!