No matter how experienced you are at something, there is always someone who can teach you more or complement your skills with their own. Working with a team to complete a project is a great way to learn and be a better +wood-piler.

My apologies for the break since my last post. It’s been a very busy time as we held the 19th annual Knights of Columbus Walleye Classic, the largest event I’m currently involved in.… Read the rest

Whether you’re a volunteer or are working for a living, it’s important to stay motivated and knowledgeable about the work you’re doing.

For many folks, attending a workshop or conference not only gets you out of the house or office, it can put you in touch with other people who are interested in the same things. Some of those folks will have some great experiences or knowledge to share.… Read the rest

It just happened again.

We received a beautiful card from one of our regular charities, inviting us to an open house. On the front and inside cover were gorgeous pictures and a story of a client family that had been forever changed by the agency’s work. Hand signed by three top leaders, the mission statement and an explanation of services were notably listed at the bottom of the card.… Read the rest

Today we will wrap up our conversation with the organizers of Hockey Day Minnesota 2019, hosted in Bemidji on January 17-19. We’ll hear about the impact of HDM2019, both for the community and the people involved in putting it together! There’s also a lot of great advice for other communities looking to host this or other large events.

We’re appreciative of members of the Local Organizing Committee and Minnesota Wild for taking the time to sit down with us a short while after the event and give us their perspective on how a large event like this worked.… Read the rest

Today we will continue our conversation with the organizers of Hockey Day Minnesota 2019, hosted in Bemidji on January 17-19. Actually, as you’ll see, it’s a lot more than just three days of hockey!

We’re appreciative of members of the Local Organizing Committee and Minnesota Wild for taking the time to sit down with us a short while after the event and give us their perspective on how a large event like this worked.… Read the rest

Like any large community event, Hockey Day Minnesota 2019 wouldn’t have happened without a vision and a lot of work from a group of people who shared that vision. That includes local champions, media partners, sponsors, the hockey community, and more.

Today we are going to hear from some of the local people who helped make Hockey Day Minnesota 2019 – Bemidji happen!… Read the rest

The following is the first in a four-part series detailing the how and the why of a very successful community event. We hope you’ll enjoy and learn a little from the experience.

If you want to read more on how this event came to be, check out our Making It Happen! interview, our How It Works interview, or our The Payoff interview.… Read the rest