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2009 MN DI State Tournament Results  4/23
Thank you to all our MN DI teams for an increDIble DIsplay of creative problem solving and sportsmanship! We have been inspired and entertained, and couldn’t be prouder of all of you.
The results of our 2009 State Tournament are here.
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2009-2010 Sneak Peeks! 4/16
Take a look at what's in store for next season!
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DI is the world's largest creative problem solving program for kindergarten through college-aged learners, going strong in 50 states and over 40 countries. Teams of up to 7 members solve one of six different Challenges, which they perform in front of appraisers at tournaments. DI participants develop life skills while solving challenges through their unique hands-on experiences in the sciences, technology, mechanics, engineering, theater, improvisation, goal setting, time and budget management, team building, and leadership. Our ultimate goal is to teach participants that through their creativity, teamwork, and perseverance, they can DIvelop creative solutions to complex problems completely on their own! For more information on all DI's programs, see the DI, Inc. website at www.idodi.org.
Who can join? Anyone! Your school, PTA, gifted program, Community Ed or after school program, homeschool group, YMCA or YWCA, Scouting programs, 4H, community organization, your family - anyone up for a challenge and fun!
Check out the FAQS!
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Sneak a peek at the 2008-2009 Challenges!
How can your kids, your classroom, your club, your home school, your college pals join the fun? It's easy! It starts with purchasing a DI Membership, and you're off and running. DI Team Challenges and program materials are released annually on September 1. A typical season runs anywhere from 6 to 12 weeks, with most teams organizing between October and January. Team and Team Manager training is offered around in each region from October through January. Appraiser trainings are held in February, and regional tournaments begin around the state. For all the details of how DI works and who is involved from team member to Team Manager, read the DI Program Guide. Easy registration begins when you select Membership Form at www.idodi.org.
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Heads Up!
What do you have in common with Zac Efron? He's a DI'er, too! Read all about it in the August, 2007 issue of Rolling Stone! Read more about his improv experience in popcorn and the San Luis Obispo Tribune story about his 2002 Global Finals improv team.
  
MN DI Minnetoada Monthly Newsletter
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2008-2009 Trainings and Workshops
Get the best tips and tricks for answering every aspect of your Team and Instant Challenge with MN DI's regional and Metro trainings! See here for all the details and the Registration Form!
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MN DI 2008-2009 DIrectory
Contact Regional Directors, State Challenge Masters, and MN DI Staff via phone or email by referring to our DIrectory.
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MN DI Tournament Assignments and Fees
See this table for your regional tournament assignment and fees.
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MN DI 2008-2009 Tournaments
Please see Regional pages, below, for more information about specific tournaments. Once regional registrations are in, we will post general schedules for each tournament on its regional page (early February). Please note that Moorhead is a traveling tournament this year, and those teams may choose their regional tournament site.
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| Construction Rally |
Feb. 7 |
South Education Center |
| Moorhead |
*2009 Traveling Tournament |
Teams may choose their Regional tournament |
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West Metro
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Feb 28
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Maple Grove Senior High School
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East Metro
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March 7
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Harding Senior High School
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Duluth
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March 7
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Denfield High School
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Rochester
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March 7
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Willow Creek Middle School
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Glencoe-Silver Lake
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March 14
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Glencoe-Silver Lake High School
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Southwest Metro
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March 14
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Minnetonka High School
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North Metro
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March 21
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Blaine High School
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State Tournament
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April 18
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Chaska High School
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Global Finals
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May 19-23
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University of TN
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Please note that we never plan to cancel tournaments due to poor weather, as we are unable to reschedule them. In the case of really inclement weather, please check Pamela Schroeder's voice mail message at 763-550-7212 by 5:00 a.m. on your tournament day. Safety first! Use your own judgment as to your abililty to travel safely. If you are unable to attend a tournament due to weather conditions, we will review the possibililty of rescheduling you at a later tournament on a case by case basis.
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Regional Information
Regional Web Pages can be found here! Check these pages for details on regional training, tournaments, and directions. You can also reference www.SchoolDirections.com for more detailed maps and directions. Full descriptions and registration forms for trainings can be found in the 2008-2009 Trainings bullet, above.
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MN Destination ImagiNation Certificates!
Our colorful interactive Certificates of Appreciation, Participation and Outstanding Team Manager are available to download and customize. A terrific way to thank those special folks who do DI!
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DI 101: Growing Your DI Program
How do successful programs recruit team members?
How is team spirit and excitement kept alive during the tournament
season?
How do you promote recognition of team accomplishments?
How do you end the season on a high note and keep teams involved year
after year?
Check out our guide to downloadable activities and resources,
contributed by dozens of Minnesota DI Program Coordinators, Contacts,
and Team Managers. Activities are organized via timeline and can be
implemented at any level and within any organization. Discover how you
can make your DI program "Kid Powered - Team Driven!"
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Managing your DI Program using our Coordinator Tools to navigate your season from start-up to tournament. Updated monthly!
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Support MN DI's Corporate Supporters
Corporations value the skills that Destination ImagiNation fosters.
MN
DI thanks...
for their support!
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MN DI is Proud to Partner With These Institutions!
Dudley Riggs Brave New Theater's Brave New School of Improvisation
Leapfrog Institutes at the University of Minnesota
Look for details about the Leapfrog Planet challenge!
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Join DImail, MN DI's
Email List for Team Managers, Passport Contacts, and District
Coordinators:
DImail, a post-only list, brings you breaking news, tips,
opportunities, and reminders. It's your MN DI support system. To
subscribe, simply send an email to pfschroeder@district287.org.
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What's New?
- APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR SUMMER 2009 INTERNSHIPS WITH DESTINATION IMAGINATION!
DI alums - college sophomores and above – check out this opportunity to intern at DI’s Intergalactic Headquarters this summer! Work on projects in product design and marketing, publication development, marketing campaign support, training development support, or program development.
- CLARIFICATIONS!
Check this site frequently!! Challenge Clarifications are posted, and will continue to be until February 15, 2009!
- You can see the Intro to DI video and videos of DI performances on YouTube! Just search for Destination ImagiNation - check out the Opening and Closing Ceremonies from Global Finals 2007!
- Destination ImagiNaton and DI Alumni are in Facebook groups! Search in Groups for Destination ImagiNation.
- AEM Construction Challenge!
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has teamed up with DI to offer an exciting opportunity for high schoolers! Check out www.constructionchallenge.org for all the details!
 
 Sampler
Read a sample issue of By:DI-sign, a great resource written specifically to address the needs of Team Managers. Each issue contains Instant Challenges, Mini Challenges, team building exercises, and focused articles. To receive your sample issue, send a request to AskDI@dihq.org. To order the 2008-09 By:DIsign subscription go to www.ShopDI.org.
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projectOUTREACH Added as a 6th Challenge!
You CAN change the world through creativity, problem solving and teamwork! Step forward and Take Charge! with this new service learning challenge. The National Dairy Council is sponsoring projectOUTREACH by funding registration fees!
projectOUTREACH calls upon students in grades 6-12 to design a way for their peers to eat well and get exercise. To combat long-term health problems for today's youth, teams will design and implement forward-thinking community health projects to motivate their peers to improve their nutrition and fitness in school, to increase the availability of the Food Groups to Encourage in schools, and to increase participation in physical activity before, during, or after school. For more information, Pamela Schroeder.
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Calling Teens to Construction Challenge!
Construction Industry Hiring 1 million jobs by 2012
Middle and high school students around the US and Canada are urged to form teams for the second annual Construction Challenge. Teams will collaborate and solve challenges based in manufacturing design, service tech, and critical infrastructure issues, as well as learn about career opportunities in the construction industry.
Sponsored by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), this year's teams will compete in a Regional Rally on February 7, 2009 in hopes of earning a spot at the Construction Challenge Championships, May 19-23, 2009, in Knoxville, TN. The Construction Challenge is open to students in grades 6-12, or the equivalent in technical or vocational schools. Registration is $120 (including shipping and handling). Teams can be 5-7 members, and must have a supervising adult Team Manager who is at least 21. Up to 50 teams may compete in each of 16 Rallies across the country, with the winning teams advancing to the Championships. Championship winners will receive awards and honors, including scholarships and the opportunity to work with AEM firms in the future. This year's prize is valued at $75,000.
This is a fantastic opportunity to get acquainted with the manufacturing industry and the vast array of career opportunities available. There is NO PREP, except for a few hours of research, for the February 7 rally! For more information or to sign up for Minnesota's Regional Rally, please visit www.constructionchallenge.org.
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Calling Appraisers!
Join the team and see the most creative learners in the state! Appraiser Registration Form is here.
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Where can you find all the great DI goodies, from Passports to paraphernalia? ShopDI!
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Books Available for Purchase
Jump start your creativity with these great resources!
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Employee Volunteer Programs Benefit MN Destination
ImagiNation
3M, State Farm, Cargill, Best Buy, American Express, Xcel Energy and Microsoft are among corporations that offer
donation programs
to employees/retirees who volunteer for non-profit programs. DI Team
Managers, Appraisers, Program
Coordinators, and Tournament Volunteers verify hours of service and MN
DI receives fiscal support.
Check with your company or
contact MN DI Director Pamela Schroeder at 763-550-7212 or pfschroeder@district287.org.
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Earn College Credit as a DI Appraiser or Team Manager
The University of Minnesota - Duluth is offering the opportunity to earn .5 credit through your involvement as a DI Appraiser and 1 credit as a Team Manager. Contact Duluth Regional Director Mary Ann Rotondi for specifics.
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Global Finals 2009!
Check the Global Finals 2009 for all the late-breaking details of the world's largest creative problem solving competition! Join the party May 20-23, 2009! The countdown is on!
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DI eXtreme @ GLOBAL FINALS 2009 4/15
NOW OPEN FOR:
University AND Secondary Level Participation.
Online Registration – Now Open!
Are you a college or high school student looking for bigger and badder Challenges? Are you ready to live on the edge at this year’s Global Finals? If so, then take it to the eXtreme!
DI eXtreme will amp up those creative juices and take you where no Challenge has ever taken you before. This year, FOUR Challenges will put your creativity, your stamina, and even your sanity to the ultimate test. And best of all, these Challenges are open to ALL Secondary or University Level individuals or teams. Really? Yup! Even if you are also registered for the DI "Flagship" Tournament at Global Finals, you can take your Global Finals experience to the eXtreme!
Each of the 2009 eXtreme Challenges requires a different amount of prep and time. And for the first time ever, the 4th DI eXtreme Challenge will give you a chance to step out ON-YOUR-OWN and be a team of ONE. (Yes, 1!)
Registration is now open! Check out all the details now!
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Awards and Scholarships 4/15
DDIstinguished Leader Award, for ExtraorDInary High School Seniors!
2009 DIstinguished Leaders are Nicholas Baker, Zachary Baker, Aaron Bartnik, and Brian Stroinksi. Congratulations to these exceptional young men who earned their awards as high school sophomores!
MudDI Waters Scholarship for Seniors
The MudDI Waters is a consortium of 10 DI Affiliates who work together to promote DI. Members include Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The Consortium pools resources to offer three scholarships annually to graduating DI'ers. Congratulations to 2009 MudDI Waters scholarship winner Megan Kinneberg from Wayzata!
Destination ImagiNation Support Committee Scholarships
Our heartiest and proudest congratulations to Megan Kinneberg of Wayzata, who scored a first-ever hat trick in DISC scholarship achievement: Megan has won scholarships in each of the three DISC categories – Internet, Essay and Presentation!
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Great Links!
Visit these websites for practice instant challenges, creativity ideas and machine how-to's.
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