JAN 9: PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE

Thursday, January  9, 2020
4:00 - 4:30pm Social, 4:30 - 5:15pm Presentation,  5:15 - 6:00pm Q&A Wrap Up with Social to Follow
Ramada, 1205 N 43rd St, Grand Forks, ND 58203
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​Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and cash bar available.

​This event is free for GGFWLC members. Admission for non-members is $25. All attendees are encouraged to register in advance for accurate planning purposes.
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SESSION INFORMATION

Moderated by Karen Brekke
Panelists: Carmen Fore, Trish Stromsodt, and Debbie Kleven​

Karen Brekke is a long-time resident of Grand Forks.  She grew up in Roseau, MN and then attended UND where she earned her finance degree.  After graduating, Karen began working for Citizen State Bank in East Grand Forks, which is now a part of Frandsen Bank & Trust. Starting out as a Customer Service Representative 27 years ago, Karen is now the Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer for Frandsen Bank & Trust, where she has also serves as the Chairwoman of the Board of Directors.  She was recognized in 2013 as a Rising Star in Banking by Northwestern Financial Review. She attributes much of her success to her ability to openly collaborate and create consensus amongst diverse groups of thought.   Karen also serves as member of the Valley Senior Living Executive Committee and is Chairwoman of their Foundation.  She is married to Elton and mom to Emily and Jake, both of Grand Forks. 

Debbie Kleven is an attorney at Vogel Law Firm in Grand Forks; she concentrates her practice in estate planning, elder law, and farm and business successful. Debbie was first elected Grand Forks County Judge in 1990 and served as a District Court Judge until she retired from the bench to join private practice in 2016.

More information coming soon!
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FEB 13: networking social

​Thursday, February 13, 2020
​4:30 - 6:00pm
Ramada, 1205 N 43rd St, Grand Forks, ND 58203

​Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and cash bar available.

​This event is free for GGFWLC members. Admission for non-members is $10. All attendees are encouraged to register in advance for accurate planning purposes.

SESSION INFORMATION

Join us for our February networking social. Our bi-monthly social will feature information about a nonprofit organization. Members are invited to bring an item of need, as requested in advance by the nonprofit, to the social. All items will be donated to the nonprofit at the conclusion of the evening.

February's Nonprofit Partner: MyAlly Health
Item(s) of Need: Members are invited to bring products such as pads, tampons, and liners, to the social for donation to MyAlly Health. MyAlly Health works with local schools to distribute menstrual products to students and patients throughout the community.