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2024 Learning Renaissance raises funds for District 742

October 29, 2024

Strong communities have leaders who step forward to support education! This past Sunday, folks gathered for our annual Learning Renaissance fundraiser. Between food, wine, and fellowship, a wonderful time was had by all. Money was raised for students and staff in District 742 – gotta love hometown support.  Photos of this event are available here or in our photo galleries.

Thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting District 742 and making this event possible:

  • $15,000 Platinum Sponsor: Paul and Joanne Dorsher

  • $1,000 Silver Sponsors:
    • Proviant Group of St. Cloud
    • Bernick’s Pepsi of St. Cloud
    • Peggy Carlson and Chuck Nielsen
    • Ted and Jane Peterson
  • $500 Bronze Sponsor
    • Rebecca Bastien and Michael Schlough
    • David Krueger
    • Diane and Ralph Moeller
    • Mike and Karel Helgeson
  • $275 Copper Sponsor
    • James and Mary Michaud
    • Bruce and Colleen Hentges
    • Patrick and Cathy Mullen
    • Amy and Steve Walk
    • Laurie and Aric Putnam
    • Melissa Hanzsek-Brill and Dan Brill
    • Michael and Janey Reagen
    • Ginny and Jim Bisek
    • Kevin and Beth Donnelly
    • Pat Welter and Patrick Henry
    • Lori and Curtis Johnson
    • Luther and Judy Rotto
    • Rinke Noonan Law Firm
    • Wayne and Jan Brinkman 
    • Laura and Jeff Pfannenstein
    • Charlie and Peg Eisenreich

Special thanks to:

  • Jim Rakhshani and the staff of Cafe Renaissance
  • Rengel Printing
  • Lee and Vicki Morgan
  • Tami Spanier, Pearl Limousine
  • Matt Love, St. Cloud Fire Chief
  • Minnesota Zoo Foundation
  • Great Theatre
  • Karl Heine, Apollo Activities Director
  • Eric Ruska, Tech Activities Director
  • Stearns History Museum 
  • Gnarly Bard Theater 
  • Pioneer Place
  • Paramount Theatre
  • Tech and Apollo Orchestra students and teachers
  • Pete Voshell
  • College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University