Minnesota Community Education Association

CEND Conference (Adults w/Disabilities)
2025-05-02 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Schaars Bluff Gathering Area, 8395 127th St., Hastings, MN, 55033, United States
2025 CEND Conference
Friday, May 2nd 9 am-4pm at Schaar’s Bluff Gathering Center
Registration TBD

2025 MCEA Finance Series
2025-04-23 09:00 - 12:30 | Elk River District Office, 11500 193rd Ave NW, Elk River, 55330, United States
Maintaining Integrity and Viability in CE Finance – Click here for additional information
Presented by: Bob Meyer, Former MCEA Executive Director and Cory Franson, Director of Community Engagement- Elk River CE
Managing Community Education (CE) finances is more complex than ever. CE Directors, Coordinators, Managers, and Supervisors must navigate evolving funding formulas, balance multiple revenue sources, generate new funding streams, and protect existing revenues.
This professional development series offers three focused financial management sessions, culminating in a follow-up clinic for technical assistance. Each workshop provides valuable materials, real-world examples, and practical tools to support effective financial management in CE.
Click here to register for one, two, or all three sessions (please note, no discounts are available for attending all three).
Session Rates:
$99/Session – Early Bird Rate (ends 4 weeks before session date)
$109/Session – Regular Rate
Each session includes a light breakfast and CEUs

Dates and Times of Each Session:
Session 1: April 23, 2025 / 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Session 2: May 7, 2025 / 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Session 3: June 11, 2025 / 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Location:
Session 1 and Session 2 will be held at:
Elk River District Office
11500 193rd Ave NW
Elk River, MN 55330
ISD 728 District Office
Session 3 will be held at:
Elk River Handke Center, Blesener Room
1170 Main St NW
Elk River, MN 55330
Handke Center
The sessions will be conducted in-person for attendees within a 70-mile radius of Elk River and offered as a hybrid option for those beyond the 70-mile radius.

Same price for in-person or hybrid

Register Now

MCEA Board Meeting
2025-05-09 09:30 - 12:00
In-Person Meeting- Monticello

MCEA Board Meeting
2025-06-12 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-08-14 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-12 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-14 09:30 - 11:30
Virtual Meeting

MCEA Board Meeting
2025-07-10 09:30 - 11:30
Virtual Meeting- Executive Council Only

2025 MCEA Alumni Golf Scramble
2025-07-15 11:00 - 17:30 | Wapicada Golf Club, 4498 15th St. NE, Sauk Rapids, 56379, United States
Get Ready for the 9th Annual MCEA Alumni Golf Scramble!⛳

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | Wapicada Golf Club, Sauk Rapids, MN
Register for the Alumni Golf Scramble Here

Join us for a fun and meaningful day at the 9th Annual MCEA Alumni Golf Scramble!
Whether you’re an experienced golfer or just looking to enjoy great company, this event has something for everyone—and it’s open to all MCEA members, alumni, and their guests! We can’t wait to come together for a day filled with laughter, friendly competition, and supporting a great cause!
This event is more than just a day of golf—it’s about giving back. All proceeds support MCEA scholarships for future leaders in Community Education.
Over the years, the Alumni Committee’s Golf Scramble has raised more than $11,000 to fund the MCEA Administrative Licensure Scholarship and the Brett Carlson Memorial Scholarship.Your participation makes a real difference!
Event Timeline:
11:00 AM – Luncheon
11:40 AM – Live Auction during Lunch
12:20 PM – Announcements and Golf Assignments
12:45 PM – Golf Scramble Start (Teams of 4)
5:00–5:30 PM – Awards ????at the Clubhouse
How to Play:
Register as an individual, pair, team of three, or team of four—we’ll make sure everyone is placed into a fun foursome.
Cost:

$75 per participant
$59 – Special First-Time Participant Rate!
( First time joining us? Enjoy this special discounted rate! )

Not a Golfer? No Problem!
Come for the luncheon, live auction, and networking!

Lunch Only – $20/person

Can’t Attend? You Can Still Make a Difference!
We’ve added an optional donation section to the online registration form—simply enter the amount you’d like to give.
Every donation helps support MCEA scholarships for future leaders in Community Education!
Prefer mailing a check? Send it to:
MCEA | PO Box 3, Paynesville, MN 56362
Let’s come together for a day of connection, fun, and giving back.
Whether you’re swinging a club or cheering from the clubhouse, we’d love to have you with us!

Register for the Alumni Golf Scramble Here

MCEA Board Meeting
2025-10-28 14:30 - 16:30
In-Person before MCEA Fall Conference

2025 MCEA FALL CONFERENCE
2025-10-29 - 2025-10-31 | Minneapolis Marriott Northwest, 7025 Northland Dr N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55428, United States
October 29–31, 2025 | Minneapolis Marriott Northwest

Believe in the Power of Community Education
Join us for MCEA’s biggest event of the year — a dynamic three-day experience packed with inspiration, professional growth, networking, and the energy of a movement that believes in the impact of community education.
This year’s theme, inspired by Ted Lasso’s iconic “BELIEVE” sign, will lift up the passion, purpose, and people driving community ed forward across Minnesota, celebrating the heart and impact of community education!
???? Click Here to view the full conference details and schedule in our Fall Conference Newsletter

✅ Click Here and register online today – space is limited!

MCEA Board Retreat
2025-12-04 - 2025-12-05
In-Person Board Retreat in Stillwater
