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Rural Leadership North Dakota Graduation Gala and 20 Year Celebration

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Friday, November 17, 2023

5:30 p.m. CST Social • 6:30-9 p.m. Dinner | Program

Location: Ramada by Wyndham Bismarck 1400 East Interchange Ave , Bismarck, ND - 58501

Event Registration

You are cordially invited to join us for a momentous occasion as we celebrate the 20-year milestone of Rural Leadership North Dakota and honor the dedication and achievements of the graduating Class IX.

Highlights of the evening include:

  • Recognition of class IX and their accomplishments
  • Nostalgic reflections on the 20-year legacy of Rural Leadership North Dakota
  • A delightful dinner and refreshments
  • Networking opportunities

Join us for a night filled with celebration, laughter, and reminiscence as we toast to the past and envision a future of endless possibilities.

LODGING INFORMATION

Planning to stay overnight? Reserve your room by clicking here or calling the Ramada by Wyndham Bismarck at (701) 258-7000.

RLNDAA Giving Campaigns

Proceeds from the evening fundraising options will be collected by the RLND Alumni Association. The RLND Alumni Association aims to provide opportunities to maintain and enhance the RLND connection through networking, volunteering, and lifelong learning. Learn more at rlndaa.com. Cash or check is preferred.

* The traditional Silent Auction will feature written bids that are pulled at the end of the night to see who is the highest bidder. We ask that each RLND class bring a basket to donate for the auction. Individual donations are also greatly appreciated. Items can be brought the day of the event or dropped off at Morrill Hall 311. Please complete the donation form with your anticipated donation. 

* The Class IX Deck Raffle will include limited chances to win a mystery suitcase filled with travel prizes. Buy your ticket early as you come to the social hour for $20.

* Tickets for the RLNDAA Calendar Raffle for the month of January will be available for $20 each (a limit of 500 tickets are available).

RLNDAA Activities

Friday, November 17: 

12 p.m.-4 p.m. Professional Development: Emotional Intelligence Habits with Kathy Tweeten and Andrea Bowman, Class V

You will receive a passcode to the updated EQ test, which will show you where your EQ stands today and which new habits from the book will increase your EQ the most. Sign up by clicking on the Event Registration. Lunch is included!

3 p.m. - 4 p.m. RLNDAA Service Project

5:30 p.m. Graduation Gala

10 p.m. After Gala Social

Saturday, November 18:

8 a.m. Joint Breakfast with RLND Class X

10 a.m. RLNDAA Meeting

12 p.m. RLNDAA Strategic Planning Session

CONTACT INFORMATION

Christy Stenseth-Hedstrom

christy.stenseth.1@ndsu.edu

701.231.1865

Requests for accommodations related to disability should be made to the event contact person at least two weeks in advance of the event.