We are just one month away from our North Central Regional Conference! This year, it will be held in Alexandria, Minnesota at the Runestone Club #3063 September 12-14, 2025. The weekend is packed with food, fun, fraternalism and learning! If you would like to enter the Ritual Competition, please contact Mary Lee at rmlee@arvig.net by August 30th.
Friday September 12th
Golf Outing
– Nordic Trails Golf Course
– $60 for 18 holes and cart
– 9am registration, 10am start
– Contact Becky K (763-458-2565) or Scott L (320-491-9133) to sign up
Receiver Training
– Registration starts at 8am, class at 9am
– Lunch break around 11:30am/12pm.
– This class is for all current receivers and it would benefit all local and state officers to attend and/or any member looking to learn more and keep updated. You do NOT have to become a receiver to take the class. The Grand wants all current receivers to take it for all the new information and updates. To register, please contact Debra Henry: dhenry@foe.com
Registration
– 3:00–9:00 p.m. $20.00
Friday Specials: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
– Pork Chop Dinner $13.00
– Sirloin Steak Dinner $13.00
– NY Strip Steak Dinner $17.00
– with potato, vegetable and roll
Past Regional Presidents
– Social Hour: 5:30–6:30 p.m. with Cheese and Crackers
– Banquet: 6:30 p.m. Stuffed Chicken Thighs, Ham, Mashed Potato, Corn, Bun and Dessert $25.00
Entertainment – 8:00-12:00 pm Cimeron
Saturday September 13th
7:00-11:00 a.m. Ritual Competition (time depends on number of entrants)
8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Registration $20.00
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Rolls, Juice and Coffee – Free Will Offering
9:00 – 2:30 p.m. Joint Opening Welcome and Meeting
1:00 p.m. Lunch Break: Hamburger Bar and chips $8.00
3:00 p.m. Minnesota State Aerie Officers Meeting (at club) Lower Dining
3:00 p.m. Minnesota State Auxiliary Officers Meeting (at club) Lower Meeting
Main Level
5:30-8:00 p.m. Dinner Special – Taco Bar
Lower Level
5:30-6:30 p.m. Social Hour: Cheese and Crackers
6:30 p.m. Banquet: Sliced Beef, Cheesy Hashbrowns, California Blend, Bun, and Dessert $25.00
Main Level
8:30-12:30 pm Entertainment – Mid-Flight
Sunday September 14th
8:00 -9:00 a.m. Rolls, Juice and Coffee – Free Will Offering
Also, a $5 Breakfast option
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Aerie and Auxiliary Joint Meeting
11:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Social Hour (lunch available)
Welcome to the Regional Conference September 12-14, 2025 • Alexandria, MN
We welcome all to join us in Alexandria for a weekend of learning and enjoyment. Our Regional Presidents, Larry Gilge, Jamestown, ND and Mary Lee, Detroit Lakes welcome you to the 2025 North Central Regional Conference.
Grand Aerie & Auxiliary Representatives
FRIDAY, SEPTEBMER 12, 2025
Pre-Registration 3PM to 9PM
Dinner 5:30-7:30PM
Past North Central Regionals President’s Banquet
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025
Registration 8AM-9AM
Breakfast 8AM-9AM
JOINT OPENING • 9-10AM
Opening Prayer Larry Swiers, MN Aerie Chaplain
Presentation of Flags
Pledge of Allegience ND Conductor Dan Vannurden
Welcome to Alexandria
Introduction of Grand and State Officers Remarks
Auxiliary Training
Governing – Judy Spencer and Maureen Malz
Volunteering
Sue Johnson and Tandra Landman
Togetherness/Equality
Angel Opdahl and Joan Lubitz
Obligation/Ritual
Peggy Walters and Ralph Hilgemann
Aerie Training – Stop the Leak
Terry Lubitz and Greg Anderson
Work Together
Tina and Jim Giesen
Lend A Hand
Marion (Weasel) Henry and Tina Haugen
Lunch 1PM
Grants and Charities
Cindy Gilge and Debra Henry
Aerie
Compliance Updates Creighton Thurman and John Tobie
MediationConflict Resolution
John Tobie and Creighton Thurman
Closing Prayer
Minnesota Chaplain Tina Giesen
Dinner 5:30-8PM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2025
Breakfast 8AM-9AM
Opening Prayer
Peggy Walters
Pledge of Allegiance
Jeff Allen
Future Site Selection for North Central Conference Final Remarks from Grand Representatives
Closing Remarks
Larry Gilge and Mary Lee
Closing Prayer
Tina Giesen
Thank you Alexandria for your outstanding efforts and hospitality in providing a wonderful home for this conference. Thank you Brothers and Sisters for actively participating, attending and for being part of the program this year.
Grand Worthy President Dave Wooster
Grand Madam President Rebecca Pelkey