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Current Meeting & Topic Schedule

Regular Meetings are Saturdays from 9:30-11:30 AM Directions

Knights of Columbus Building - Meeting Room, 1114 American Blvd West, Bloomington, MN

January 1, 2011

Happy New Year - no meeting

January 8, 2011

Category: Future Studies

Title: "Historical Predictions & Future Forecasts"

Speaker: George Kubik, PhD (Anticipatory Futures Group, LLC)

Abstract: Predictions and Forecasts: Past, Present, and Future: Join us as we take a look at the

nature of prediction and forecasting. In addition, we will explore notable historical predictions -- some that

proved accurate, and many others that did not. Attendees will also participate in exercises to develop forecasts of future breakthroughs projected for the short term (2012) and the longer term (2010+). Join us in preparing for the future!

January 15, 2011

Category:Technology

Title:TBA

Speaker: Hank Lederer

January 22, 2011 (Note Topic Change)

Category: Management & Society

Title: Re-inventing Learning Processes for the 21st Century

Presenter: Bill Peter

Abstract: How do humans learn? Does the learning process start at conception, or at birth, or at Kindergarten? Are the learning processes different now than they were 1,000 years ago? What roles will schools have in the learning process in the next 90 years of the 21^st Century? What might happen in the future? What probably will happen in the 21^st Century?

What do we want to make happen, thereby creating the future of the processes of learning?

Bill will help us answer some of these questions in a new format of our Minnesota Futurists’ meeting:

“Creative Group Thinking for the 21^st Century”.

January 29, 2011 (Note Topic Change)

Economics/Market SIG

Title:"Eleven Investment Themes for 2011"

Presenters: Rog Rydberg & Dick Saunders

Abstract: 2010 was a surprisingly strong year for stocks in the face of lackluster economic growth. What trends will prevail in 2011? A survey of market strategists shows an unusually wide divergence of opinions, from

continued moderate growth to a sharp downturn ahead. Some of our favorite sectors -- and yours.

References:

11 Themes for 2011 - Seeking Alpha.pdf

http://dailyreckoning.com/two-possible-reasons-for-the-rise-in-10-year-treasury-notes/

http://www.scribd.com/doc/44913082/Eleven-Themes-for-2011

http://www.energyandcapital.com/articles/the-hunt-brothers-corner-silver-market/1365

Money Supply http://www.shadowstats.com/article/hyperinflation-2010

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Topics Pending for 2011

Future schedule work in progress

Roundtable: Tech Breakthrough Forecasts for 2015-2020

See topics awaiting dates above.