Cooperative Energy Futures 2026 Annual Member Gathering (in person only)

Schedule

Sat May 30 2026 at 11:30 am to 02:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Nordic Center at Lake Elmo Park Reserve | Lake Elmo, MN

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CEF members will celebrate accomplishments, elect board members, engage with each other, enjoy lunch, and see a solar cooking demonstration!
About this Event

Cooperative Energy Futures 2026 Annual Member Gathering
Thank you to for your support!

This event is in-person only. Please see our online annual gathering invitation if you cannot attend in person. You are welcome to attend both, but need to register for both events.


Join fellow CEF members from around Minnesota to celebrate CEF accomplishments, elect board members, engage with each other, enjoy lunch, and enjoy a solar cooking demonstration from one of best solar oven experts in the country. We will have a member drawing for an E-Bike AND a solar oven.
This event is meant to serve, inform and connect with all of our members and elect board members. CEF members and non-members who want to learn more are welcome to attend! We are excited to include more interactive activities with and among members.

We will have a fun screenprinting opportunity coordinated by Pine Holtz from CEF, in collaboration with a local art collective, Spill Paint Not Oil. Bring a t-shirt, tote bag, handkerchief or similar item you want to print on, and have a cool CEF inspired design printed on your item!
LUNCH:
Lunch will be served with catering by Chow Girls Catering and beverages will be provided. We will have compostable serving ware, but please bring your own serving ware if you can, to help make our event zero waste.
Please let us know of any dietary restrictions on ticketing page.
TICKETS:
Tickets are free, but please register EACH PERSON in your party separately on the Ticket page. This will alllow us to make nametags for everyone and plan for food.
AGENDA
See the current agenda below. We will be adjusting the agenda as we plan more activities for the day!
LAKE ELMO PARK RESERVE ENTRY FEE:
There is a $7 fee to enter the Lake Elmo Park Reserve. There will be an option in the ticket section to choose to pay the entry fee or request that CEF cover that fee if it is a financial barrier.

PARKING
Free parking is available in the lot of the Nordic Center.
GETTING THERE

In the ticket section you will have the option to let us know you will provide your own transportation or if you want to join our carpool from Sabathani Community Center at 310 E 38th St, Minneapolis.


Agenda

πŸ•‘: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Registration and Lunch

Info: Lunch provided by Chow Girls Catering with vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Please plan for the time it may take to buy or receive a park permit pass at the gate.


πŸ•‘: 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
Cooperative Energy Futures Staff and Board Intros

Info: Remarks from Lisa Callahan, CEF Board President and intros of CEF board and staff.


πŸ•‘: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Vision for 2026
Host: Tyler Fehrman, Operations Director

Info: How does the work of CEF and the support and participation of CEF members create an energy system that works for all?


πŸ•‘: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Member Engagement Activity
Host: Kyle Samejima and Sebastian Rivera
πŸ•‘: 01:30 PM - 01:45 PM
Board Elections
Host: Allye Doyle, Communications Director

Info: Members will vote for two new board members. Please check out the board candidates and their bios here: https://www.cooperativeenergyfutures.com/annual-meeting-and-annual-report


πŸ•‘: 01:45 PM - 01:55 PM
Drawing for E-Bike and Solar Oven - must be a member to enter the drawing!
Host: Kyle

Info: E-Bike Drawing: win a foldable E-Bike that comes with a heavy duty lock with an alarm, and chain lube. The battery pack plugs into a regular outlet in your home. Solar Oven Drawing: win a solar oven! It's a Haines solar oven that is an easy to use oven to cook using only the energy of the sun.


πŸ•‘: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Solar Oven Demonstration
Host: Luther Krueger

Info: Members can enjoy cookies baked in a solar oven and learn more about solar ovens from national expert and local treasure, Luther Krueger.


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Nordic Center at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Avenue North, Lake Elmo, United States

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