The Rural Leadership North Dakota Alumni Association invites you to attend our Annual Meeting on Monday, January 26th at 7:30 p.m. Central Time. The meeting will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Registration is required. Please visit rlndaa.com/event-6449711 to sign up.

All meeting links, agendas, and supporting documents will be emailed directly to registered participants prior to the meeting.

Business to be conducted includes:

Election of Officers

·       President-Elect

·       Treasurer

·       Secretary (1-year unexpired term)

·       Communications Officer

Approval of Proposed Bylaw Changes

Committee Reports and Appointments

Your participation is important as we continue to strengthen and grow our statewide alumni network. We look forward to seeing you online and engaging with you as we plan for another impactful year. If you have any questions, please contact the RLNDAA Board.

We’re excited to share the results of yesterday's RLND Advisory Council elections, with three alumni making up the executive board.

Cory McCaskey, Class V, has been re-elected as Chairman
Erica Johnsrud, Class VII, has been re-elected as Vice Chairman
The Council also welcomes Jayme Davis, Class VII, as Secretary/Treasurer

The RLND Advisory Council plays a critical role in shaping the direction of the RLND program. These outstanding leaders bring passion, experience, and a deep commitment to strengthening rural North Dakota. We're grateful for their continued service and leadership!

#RLND #RuralLeadership #NorthDakota #LeadershipMatters #RLNDAlumni

We’re excited to celebrate a decade of generosity and impact! Join us for the 10th Annual NDSU Giving Day and help us support the Rural Leadership North Dakota (RLND) program in a big way.

Here’s how you can get involved:
Share your RLND story – Your journey inspires future leaders.
Support the RLND program – Every gift strengthens rural leadership.
Maximize your impact – $4,000 in matches and challenges dedicated to the RLND program are up for grabs!

Our goal?
Raise over $8,000 to continue building strong leaders and connected communities across North Dakota.

Together, we lead. Together, we give.

This is a friendly reminder that the deadline to apply for the RLNDAA Endowment Grant is fast approaching!

If you’ve been considering submitting your application, now is the time—all applications are due by May 31, 2025.

This grant is a fantastic opportunity to receive support for your community project or organization's initiative, connect with fellow alumni, and bring your vision to life with the help of the RLNDAA Foundation.

 Apply here: https://rlndaa.com/RLNDAA-Foundation

 Deadline: May 31, 2025

Don’t let this chance pass you by! If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reply to rlndalumni@gmail.com.

We can’t wait to see what you’ll create!

Calling All Visionaries!

Do you think you're ready to bring your project or initiative to life? We’re excited to announce that applications are now OPEN for our RLNDAA Endowment Fund Grant!

This is your chance to secure funding for a transformative idea that can make a lasting impact in your community. We want to support your vision for education, the arts, community development, and more.

Why Apply?

Receive funding to help bring your project to fruition

Empower positive change in your community

Make your idea a reality with the resources you need

How to Apply:

Visit our application portal https://rlndaa.com/rlndaa-foundation

Complete the form with your project details

Submit your application by the May 31, 2025 deadline

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to get the support you need! The future is waiting for you—let’s build it together.

#EndowmentFund #GrantOpportunity #MakeADifference #ApplyNow

Please join us in congratulating Kristina Dick, RLND Class IX alum and Auditor for the City of Lisbon, on receiving the North Dakota League of Cities’ 110% Award for their Leadership Training Program!

Kristina has gone above and beyond, completing over 200 hours of leadership training—demonstrating her deep commitment to serving her community and continuing to grow as a leader.

Way to go, Kristina! Your RLND family is proud of you!

HOT OFF THE PRESS! Check out the latest RLNDAA newsletter. Remember to contact us if you have any news to share. We would love to hear from you!

RLNDAA 2025 First Quarter Newsletter.pdf