Register using this page if you are attending only the dinner on Saturday (it does not include the reunion, such as picnic or activities at Northern Tier).
Click here to register for the entire reunion (including Saturday dinner).
Registration Opens January 4th, 2027!
Join us for the Charles L. Sommers Alumni Association, Inc.'s dinner on Saturday, August 21st at Grand Ely Lodge. The event will feature a dinner, speaker, and auction. Register for the reunion (Saturday dinner included) if you would like to participate in other activities, including at Northern Tier, and picnic.
This year the cost will be $70 for adults and $40 for youth under 18. Registration closes July 16th, 2027. There will be no walk-in registration for the dinner. We are currently allocating 30 spots for those not attending the reunion.
In order to register for this event you must enter the email address associated to your membership. Become a member here. If you need assistance registering, please contact us.
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring guests? You may register your immediate family members, including your significant other. After filling out the primary registration form click the "Add guest" button at the bottom of the page to add additional registrants. Those who are not part of your immediate family must register for the event on their own.
Will walk-in registration be available? No. We are unable to accommodate walk-ins to the event.
Who can attend the dinner? The dinner is open to all members in good standing and their immediate family members. Membership is open to almost anyone. You can learn how to become a member here. When should we arrive? Plan to arrive at 5pm. We ask that you do not come before this time. Should the planned arrival time change, we'll send an email.
Can I bring my children? Yes. Children must be registered in advance as your guests.
Can I visit Northern Tier or attend the picnic without registering for the reunion? Registration for the Saturday dinner on this page does not include activities at Northern Tier or picnic. We ask that you
register for the reunion if you plan to visit or participate in reunion activities. Those registered for the reunion make the use of the facilities and activities possible through their support.
Can I attend keynote and ceremonies during the dinner without registering? You must be registered in advance to attend.
Registration and Event Policies
- Saturday Dinner Registration: This registration only includes the Saturday Dinner. Those interested in attending other reunion activities and events, including at Northern Tier, should register for the reunion. Walk-in registration will not be available for other reunion activities and events.
- Participation: The primary participant must be a member of the SAA when registering and attending the event (learn how to become a member). If you are not a member now, you must join before registering. For planning purposes, all participants regardless of age must be registered for the reunion in advance.
- Guests: Registration of guests is for immediate family members, including your significant other. The full names of guests must be provided when registering. Those who are not part of your immediate family must register for the event on their own. Registrations that do not adhere to this guest policy will not be accepted.
- Payment: Payment is required at the time of registration. Only major credit and debit cards are accepted. If payment is not completed within 15 minutes of registration, your registration will be automatically canceled. Online registration and payment are the only methods accepted.
- Refunds/Transfers: Registrations canceled on or before July 16th, 2027, receive an 85% refund. Contact the Charles L. Sommers Alumni Association, Inc. to cancel. Cancellation requests received on or after July 17th, 2027, are not refundable. Registration is specific to an individual and cannot be transferred to another person or another event registration (i.e., full reunion registration).
- Deadline and Walk-ins: Registration closes after July 16th. There will be no walk-in registration for the reunion, dinners, or activities.
- Dietary restrictions and special assistance requests (accommodation of disability): Dietary restrictions and special accommodation requests (accommodation of disability) must be received at the time of registration to help ensure we can accommodate it.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed at any time at Northern Tier and other reunion venues. Only service animals are allowed (dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities). Non-compliance with this policy will result in being asked to leave the event.
- Visitors: We kindly remind all our alumni and members that during the event, The Base (Northern Tier) and all the scheduled activities will be exclusively open to those who have registered for the reunion. The generous support and participation of those signed up for the reunion make it possible for us to offer these incredible facilities and activities.
- Alcohol and Drugs: Tobacco use, including electronic cigarettes and vaporizers, is restricted to designated areas. The use of illicit drugs, including marijuana, is prohibited. Alcohol consumption is only permitted if provided and served by the Charles L. Sommers Alumni Association, Inc. Failure to adhere to these policies will result in being asked to leave the event.
