Defending True North - MCEA's Annual Fall Event

 

Get your early-bird tickets for our annual fall event!

Join MCEA for our annual fall event on the banks of the Mississippi River. 

This tumultuous year calls all of us to stand up for our values. It’s one of the reasons we changed the name of MCEA’s fall fundraiser from “Legally Green” to “Defending True North.” Here at MCEA, “true north” isn’t a direction but a set of values that we share with supporters like you. Together, we stand up in courtrooms, the legislature and boardrooms, all to defend Minnesota’s environment. In celebration of our 50th anniversary, we're proud to present a climate-centered event where we link arms with supporters and partners to protect the air, water and health of our communities.

We hope to see you Sunday, October 13st, 2024 at the beautiful Leopold's Mississippi Gardens for our annual fall event, Defending True North.

Leopold's Mississippi Garden is a picturesque rolling lawn in Minneapolis nestled along the shores of the Mississippi River. We'll gather rain or shine: while we're planning to be outdoors during peak foliage, indoor space is also reserved.  MCEA is committed to providing accessible and inclusive events. We will provide golf carts for transportation of guests as needed. Please contact semerich@mncenter.org if you have accessibility requests.

 

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This years Champions and Co-Hosts

Defending True North is made possible by the leadership and generous contributions of the following individuals. To join this list of supporters, please contact Debra deNoyelles, ddenoyelles@mncenter.org.

 

 Champions

Anonymous

Peter Bachman & Janet Rice

Harlan Cavert

Charles Dayton and Sara Evans

Linda Helland

Mike Madigan and Kay Erickson

Bob Nesheim and Marlys Johnson

Alida and Bill Messinger

Kate & Stuart Nielsen

Ron Sternal and Nancy Gibson

 

 

Co-Hosts

Art and Carol Bourgeois

Jeanne Branby and Tim Nelson

Louisa Castner

Page and Jay Cowles

Dan Engstrom and Barbara Coffin

Leigh and Peter Currie

John and Suzanne Gappa

Beth Goodpaster and Rick Duncan

Peter and Mary Gove

Carolyn Ham

Cheryl Hanson and Brad Clary

Doug and Paula Hemer

John and Diane Herman

Richard Nethercut and Loni Kemp

Kathryn Hoffman and Brad Thompson

Vanya Hogan

David and Karen Minge

Margot Monson

Kevin Reuther and Gerry Tyrrell

Debbie Reynolds

Joe Shneider

 

 

MCEA is grateful to our DEFENDING TRUE NORTH 2024 Sponsors

 

Bremer Bank

First Impression Group

Lake Carlos Area Association

Madigan, Dahl & Harlan, P.A.

MetroPlains Management LLC

Mitchell Hamline School of Law

OPOC.us

Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben P.A.

Zelle LLP