# Event Details - **Event Name**: Cooperative Energy Futures 2026 Annual Member Gathering (in person only) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 11:30 am โ€“ Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 02:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: CEF members will celebrate accomplishments, elect board members, engage with each other, enjoy lunch, and see a solar cooking demonstration!About this EventCooperative Energy Futures 2026 Annual Member GatheringThank 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.AGENDASee 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.PARKINGFree parking is available in the lot of the Nordic Center.GETTING THEREIn 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.Agenda๐Ÿ•‘: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PMRegistration and LunchInfo: 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.๐Ÿ•‘: 12:15 PM - 12:30 PMCooperative Energy Futures Staff and Board IntrosInfo: Remarks from Lisa Callahan, CEF Board President and intros of CEF board and staff. ๐Ÿ•‘: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM Vision for 2026Host: Tyler Fehrman, Operations DirectorInfo: How does the work of CEF and the support and participation of CEF members create an energy system that works for all?๐Ÿ•‘: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PMMember Engagement Activity Host: Kyle Samejima and Sebastian Rivera๐Ÿ•‘: 01:30 PM - 01:45 PMBoard ElectionsHost: Allye Doyle, Communications DirectorInfo: 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-report๐Ÿ•‘: 01:45 PM - 01:55 PMDrawing for E-Bike and Solar Oven - must be a member to enter the drawing!Host: KyleInfo: 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.๐Ÿ•‘: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PMSolar Oven DemonstrationHost: Luther KruegerInfo: Members can enjoy cookies baked in a solar oven and learn more about solar ovens from national expert and local treasure, Luther Krueger. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lake-elmo/cooperative-energy-futures-2026-annual-member-gathering-in-person-only/100001985480699219 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, meetups, parties, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 9.31, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Lake Elmo - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: Nordic Center at Lake Elmo Park Reserve - **lat**: 44.9774818 - **long**: -92.9020685 - **full address**: Nordic Center at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Avenue North, Lake Elmo, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Cooperative Energy Futures 2026 Annual Member Gathering (in person only) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/684ee07e6b6286c2a0fa227ae8132d0ea93006d8f2926de1a8bee54a9b08812c-rimg-w1200-h900-dc1d4177-gmir.jpg?v=1775079241 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Cooperative Energy Futures 2026 Annual Member Gathering (in person only) being held? - **A:** Cooperative Energy Futures 2026 Annual Member Gathering (in person only) takes place on Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 11:30 am to Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 02:30 pm at Nordic Center at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Avenue North, Lake Elmo, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Cooperative Energy Futures 2026 Annual Member Gathering (in person only)? - **A:** Tickets for Cooperative Energy Futures 2026 Annual Member Gathering (in person only) are priced at USD 9 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionFreeAvailableLake Elmo Park Reserve PermitUSD 9 + USD 2 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Cooperative Energy Futures 2026 Annual Member Gathering (in person only)? - **A:** Cooperative Energy Futures 2026 Annual Member Gathering (in person only) is organized by Cooperative Energy Futures. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Cooperative Energy Futures 2026 Annual Member Gathering (in person only) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lake Elmo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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