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• Go OFF GRID GOAT with FEW

  • When
    March 25, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    6263 389th St Sartell, MN 56377
  • Registered
    11 registrants

  

  Explore Sustainable Living on a 1-Hour Off-Grid Tour! ️ ️

  Join FEW for a 1-hour guided tour of a fully sustainable Earthship home in Sartell, MN! Discover how this innovative, self-sufficient house thrives year-round without a traditional heating system- even in harsh MN winters. 

  What we get to experience:

  ✅Passive solar heating & thermal mass for warmth without a furnace

  Rainwater harvesting & greywater recycling for a self-sustaining water system

  ⚡Off-grid solar power providing all electricity needs

  Indoor food production using natural methods

  This is your chance to see sustainable, off-grid living in action and learn how these principles can be applied to any home. Whether you're curious about eco-friendly construction, alternative energy, or simply want to experience a unique way of life! 

  Check them out: https://www.offgridgoat.com/

  Cost is $25 per person at the door. Bring cash!

  House Tour holds 12 comfortably-we will start a waitlist if we exceed capacity.

  Join us for dinner and networking at Blue Line-Sartell after the tour. If you only want to meet for dinner-  plan on 6:45/7pm.

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• April FEW Meeting | Spend Smarter, Succeed Happier: The Joyful Budgeting Strategy You Need to Financially Thrive

  • When
    April 08, 2026
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Harvester Square | 539 E St. Germain St., St. Cloud, MN 56304
  • Spaces left
    106

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  Featuring Marin Laukka, The Joyful Budgeting Coach
  

  Marin Laukka is a speaker, financial coach, and creator of the Joyful Budgeting™ method. With a Master’s in Positive Psychology and over seven years of experience coaching women through life and money decisions, she helps people transform the way they think about financial success.
  
  After experiencing sudden wealth firsthand following a house fire, Marin became deeply curious about the emotional side of money—why financial decisions often feel so difficult even when we “know the numbers.” Today, she teaches individuals and organizations how to approach money with clarity, confidence, and intention so financial decisions support the life they actually want to live. Her mission is simple: to help people build a healthier relationship with money so budgeting becomes a tool for freedom and joy rather than stress. 
  
  Join us this month for a workshop designed to make budgeting a source of joy rather than stress. You’ll learn how to create a budget that reflects your values, prioritizes your goals, and fosters financial well-being personally and professionally.
  
  In honor of financial literacy month, let’s transform how you think about financial success with this workshop designed to make budgeting a source of joy rather than stress. You’ll learn how to create a budget that reflects your values, prioritizes your goals, and fosters financial well-being personally and professionally. Through practical money techniques and a positive psychology approach, this session will introduce you to mindful money flow strategies based on your goals, values, and vision - turning budgeting into a fulfilling activity, rather than one ridden with “shoulds” and overwhelm.

  Key Takeaways:

  • Learn joyful budgeting strategies that align with your values and vision so decisions become clear, fun, and simple 
  • Explore techniques for mindful spending and savings to reach your goals faster 
  • Gain financial clarity and confidence to direct future career goals and ambitions 
  • Discover the importance of prioritizing your relationship with money so you can enjoy career growth instead of feeling stressed by it

  Check out Marin's personal invitation to FEW!

  Thank you to our April meeting sponsor, .

  If you have questions or need to update your registration, please contact us at stcloudfew@gmail.com.

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• May FEW Meeting | Staying on Track: Giving and Getting Feedback

  • When
    May 13, 2026
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Harvester Square | 539 E St. Germain St., St. Cloud, MN 56304
  • Spaces left
    147

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  Featuring Willow Sweeney, Co-Founder of Top 20 Training
  

  

  Willow Sweeney is co-founder of Top 20 Training that provides training and materials to empower leaders. teachers, parents and students to develop their potential. She and her Top 20 team have trained over 980,000 leaders throughout the United States.

  Willow has co-authored four books. Top 20 Teachers: The Revolution in American Education, Top 20 Parents: Raising Happy, Responsible and Emotionally Healthy Children, Top 20 Teens: Discovering the Best-kept Thinking, Learning and Communicating Secrets of Successful Teenagers and their newest book, Rebalanced Thinking, Rebalanced Living.

  Willow's career has included high school teaching, coaching and she has been a national speaker and trainer since 2002. She and her husband, Brian, have two sons and live in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

  If you have questions or need to update your registration, please contact us at stcloudfew@gmail.com.

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• June FEW Meeting | Leading Together: Fostering a Supportive Community of Women Leaders

  • When
    June 10, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Harvester Square | 539 E St. Germain St., St. Cloud, MN 56304
  • Spaces left
    150

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  Featuring Alison Medeck, Associate Director of Brainerd Lakes Economic Development Corporation

  In this sessions, we'll learn about networking myths/truths and Alison's networking framework.
  

  

  Alison Medeck serves as Associate Director at BLAEDC, bringing over 20 years of professional experience spanning education, counseling, and economic development. She leads strategic initiatives, builds strong partnerships, and fosters cross-sector collaboration to support business growth and community development in Crow Wing County.
  
  She holds a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and brings 16+ years of experience in education and counseling, with a strong foundation in communication, training, coaching, and program design. Her wide-ranging experience—including small business ownership, grant administration, stakeholder engagement, and professional development—makes her a valuable asset to both the organization and the community.
  

  A Brainerd Lakes Area native, Alison enjoys lake life with her family, traveling, and being involved in her community. She and her husband, Greg, live in the area with their three kids.
  

  Check out Alison's personal video invitation to FEW!

  If you have questions or need to update your registration, please contact us at stcloudfew@gmail.com.

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• July FEW Meeting | The Power of Being Real

  • When
    July 08, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Harvester Square | 539 E St. Germain St., St. Cloud, MN 56304
  • Spaces left
    150

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  Panel speakers and more information coming soon!
  
  If you have questions or need to update your registration, please contact us at stcloudfew@gmail.com.

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• August FEW Meeting | Power Within: The African Gourd as a Vessel of Women’s Leadership, Strength, and Empowerment

  • When
    August 12, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Harvester Square | 539 E St. Germain St., St. Cloud, MN 56304
  • Spaces left
    150

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  Featuring Dr. Njeri Clement, Director of Cultural Fluency, Equity and Inclusion at St. Cloud Technical and Community College
  

  

  In this role, Dr. Clement provides strategic leadership for SCTCC’s Multicultural Center and serves as a catalyst for fostering a more inclusive campus environment. She brings a strong track record in program development, assessment, and the implementation of innovative strategies that promote equity, inclusion, and institutional accountability. A visionary leader, Dr. Clement is recognized for her ability to build strong community partnerships, develop key coalitions, and cultivate relationships rooted in shared purpose and commitment to justice.
   
  Dr. Clement holds a bachelor’s degree in Gender and Women’s Studies and a master’s degree in Social Responsibility from St. Cloud State University. She also earned a Master of Public and Nonprofit Administration (M.P.N.A.) from Metropolitan State University and a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies from Johnson University in Tennessee.
   
  Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Clement is deeply engaged in the St. Cloud community. She serves in multiple roles, including adjunct professor, women’s advocate, board member, global speaker, and trainer.

  If you have questions or need to update your registration, please contact us at stcloudfew@gmail.com.

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• September FEW Meeting | Building Partnerships Between Law Enforcement and Businesses

  • When
    September 09, 2026
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Harvester Square | 539 E St. Germain St., St. Cloud, MN 56304
  • Spaces left
    150

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  Featuring St. Cloud Police Chief, Jeff Oxton
  
  Jeff Oxton has been employed as a licensed Peace Officer with the City of St. Cloud since October 1995.  Oxton presently serves as the Chief of Police to which he was appointed in December 2022.  Chief Oxton holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of North Dakota, a master’s degree in criminal justice from St. Cloud State University and has completed the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety School of Police Staff and Command.  Chief Oxton was raised in St. Cloud and graduated from St. Cloud Apollo High School. 
  

  Jeff will inform us on topics such as: public safety facts, trends, challenges, and myths currently in our community.

  Thank you to our September meeting sponsor, Midwest Business Finance Corporation.

  
  

  If you have questions or need to update your registration, please contact us at stcloudfew@gmail.com.

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• October FEW Meeting | Embracing Your Authenticity at Every Age

  • When
    October 14, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Harvester Square | 539 E St. Germain St., St. Cloud, MN 56304
  • Spaces left
    150

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  Featuring Grandma Marcy Grams
  

  

  Grandma Marcy Grams radiates warmth and humor through her storytelling for women of all ages -- young women who may feel trapped in the throes of life, middle-aged women who are hanging on to youthfulness, and mature women who may need a bit of encouragement to keep living!

  Grandma Marcy is living life to the fullest and sharing insightful, life-wisdom in a real, yet humble and humorous way. Grandma Marcy is a D-list actress since 2000, former fitness instructor, jack-of-no-trade, and a minister, married forty+ years, mother of four, and a grandmother of ten! Let’s laugh, learn and live.

  Check out Marcy's personal invitation to FEW!

  Thank you to our October meeting sponsor, Alliance Imaging.

  
  

  If you have questions or need to update your registration, please contact us at stcloudfew@gmail.com.

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• November FEW Meeting | Crafting Connections: Annual Networking Meeting

  • When
    November 11, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Harvester Square | 539 E St. Germain St., St. Cloud, MN 56304
  • Spaces left
    150

  Registration is closed

  Crafting Connections: Annual Networking Meeting

  We'll talk a little business then get to know each other better through a low-key, low-pressure networking activity.

  Thank you to our November meeting sponsor, Catholic Charities.

  
  

  If you have questions or need to update your registration, please contact us at stcloudfew@gmail.com.

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