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  • August 01, 2024 8:36 AM | Tressa Theis (Administrator)

    The Charles L. Sommers Alumni Association, Inc.'s Nominating Committee appointed by the Board of Directors has nominated the following individuals to be included on the ballot for election to the Board of Directors for a three-year term (2025 through 2027):

    Tressa Theis – Tressa worked at the Ely base during the summers from 2013 to 2018, serving in roles including trading post staff and Director of First Impressions. She has been a lifelong Girl Scout and achieved her Gold Award in 2011. Tressa holds a master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Wisconsin River Falls. Currently, she works as a speech-language pathologist in Eagan, MN. Tressa resides in Inver Grove Heights, MN, and enjoys spending time outdoors, taking personal canoe trips in the BWCA, and sharing the beauty of nature with others.  

    Theodore “Ted” Weiland – Ted has been involved in scouting for over 30 years. He served on the Northern Tier staff for three summers and two winters. Ted's current scouting roles include serving on the national subcommittee for the Distinguished Conservation Service Award, acting as Logistics lead adviser for Gateway Region OA events, and holding positions as OA National Key Volunteer and Assistant District Commissioner.

    Robert Breazeale - Robert Breazeale is an Active Life Member of the Charles L. Sommers Alumni Association. He resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with his wife, Robin, and their children, Adele (8) and Beau (6). He served as an Interpreter at the Northern Tier High Adventure base for three seasons (2005, 2006, and 2007). Rob is a senior Attorney with the Louisiana Department of Revenue (“LDR”), focusing on complex civil tax litigation and resolution, particularly sales/use tax controversies. He holds a Juris Doctor from Loyola University and a Bachelor of Arts from Southwestern University.

    Parker Prewit – Parker served at Northern Tier from 2012 to 2015, holding roles such as Interpreter, Bay Post Team Member and Manager, and Atikokan Base Director. Currently residing in Hermantown, MN, Parker has built a career in Information Technology, bringing nearly a decade of experience in Enterprise IT. He believes his background and skills can make a meaningful contribution to the board and the wider Northern Tier community. Parker is enthusiastic about joining the Sommers Alumni Association Board, aiming to give back to the organization that has deeply influenced his life.

    Membership may nominate Active Members to include on the ballot for the election to the Board of Directors. Send the nominee name along with a biographical resume and 10 supporting signatures from Active Members by September 15th, 2024 to the President using the Contact Us form on the website.

    Bylaws Section 4.6 (3) Additional Nominations. After publication to the active membership of the Nominating Committee’s recommendations, the membership may have thirty days to submit additional nominations for inclusion on the ballot provided that these nominations are: (1) made in writing, (2) accompanied by a biographical resume, and (3) are supported by signatures of at least 10 active members of the Association. The thirty days to submit additional nominations must conclude by September 15. Additional nominations must be received by the President. Any additional nominee meeting the requirements of this section will be included on the ballot with those nominated by the Nominating Committee.


  • December 09, 2023 12:51 PM | Tressa Theis (Administrator)

    The active membership of Charles L. Sommers Alumni Association has voted "Yes" to adopt the updated Articles of Incorporation.  The Charles L. Sommers Alumni Association, Inc. Board of Directors had recommended members vote ‘Yes’ for the update of the Articles of Incorporation to better position our association with current IRS regulations.

  • December 03, 2023 11:29 AM | Tressa Theis (Administrator)

    Ryan Tredinnick, Margaret Scheiner, Jonathan P. Floyd, and Brian Lux have been elected to the Board of Directors by the active membership of the Charles L. Sommers Alumni Association, Inc.  Their term will be for three years and commenced on January 1, 2024.  Congratulations to Ryan, Margaret, Jonathan, and Brian! 

  • November 17, 2023 1:21 PM | Tressa Theis (Administrator)

    In accordance with the Bylaws Section 4.4 (Vacancies), the Board of Directors has elected Margaret Scheiner to fill the vacancy of the director position formerly held by Mike Joint (Term expires 2023) and Robert Breazeale to fill the vacancy of the director position formerly held by Dan "Vern" Miller (Term expires 2024) effective November 12, 2023.  Congratulations to Robert and Margaret on their election to the Board of Directors.

    Margaret Scheiner is an Active Life Member of the Charles L. Sommers Alumni Association. She currently serves as a Senior Program Manager at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Margaret holds a bachelor’s degree in Materials Science Engineering from Cornell University and a PhD in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering from Florida State University. In the summer of 2011 and 2013, Margaret was employed at Northern Tier as an Interpreter and was highly regarded by many as an outstanding and dependable staff member. 

    Robert Breazeale is an Active Life Member of the Charles L. Sommers Alumni Association. Rob resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with his wife, Robin, and their children, Adele (7) and Beau (5). He served as an Interpreter at the Northern Tier High Adventure base for three seasons (2005, 2006, and 2007). Rob is a senior Attorney with the Louisiana Department of Revenue (“LDR”), where his practice focuses on complex civil tax litigation and resolution, with an emphasis on sales/use tax controversies. He holds a Juris Doctor from Loyola University and a Bachelor of Arts from Southwestern University.

    From the Bylaws:

    Section 4.4 Vacancies: Any vacancy occurring on the Board of Directors may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office at any meeting of the Board of Directors for which a special notice is given for that purpose. A director elected to fill a vacancy shall hold office for the remainder of the term of office specified for that position on the Board and until a qualified successor is elected and has accepted.

  • August 16, 2023 5:54 AM | Eric Peterson (Administrator)

    The Charles L. Sommers Alumni Association, Inc.'s Nominating Committee appointed by the Board of Directors has nominated the following individuals to be included on the ballot for election to the Board of Directors for a three-year term (2024 through 2026):

    Ryan Tredinnick is a Business Systems Analyst at First Citizens Bank located in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.  Ryan has a Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting & Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Ryan is the proud father of twins which were born earlier this year. Ryan was employed at Northern Tier in 2012, 2013, and 2015. We are pleased to nominate Ryan Tredinnick as a candidate to be elected to the SAA Board of Directors starting in 2024.

    Margaret Scheiner PhD is a Senior Program Manager at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Margaret has a bachelor’s degree in Materials Science & Engineering from Cornell University. Margaret then went on to earn a PhD in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering from Florida State University. In the summer of 2011 and 2013, Margaret was employed at Northern Tier as an Interpreter. Margaret was considered by many as an outstanding and dependable staff member. We are pleased to nominate Margaret Scheiner as a candidate to be elected to the SAA Board of Directors starting in 2024.

    Jonathan P. Floyd is an Associate in the Consumer Financial Services Group at Troutman Pepper located in Richmond, Virginia with a primary focus on financial services litigation. He represents clients in class actions and business disputes in both federal and state courts. Jonathan has a Bachelor of Science from Berry College and a Master of Education from Georgia College & State University. Jonathan went on to earn a Juris Doctorate from West Virginia University College of Law. Jonathan was employed at Northern Tier in the summer of 2001. We are pleased to nominate Jonathan Floyd as a candidate to be elected to the SAA Board of Directors starting in 2024.

    Brian C Lux is the Vice President of Sales at SportChassis Holdings, Inc. located in Clinton, Oklahoma where he manages a team of sales and marketing professionals. SportChassis is an OEM vehicle manufacturer of an industry leading heavy-duty truck. Brian has a Bachelors of General Studies from Kent State University in Ohio. Brian lives in Mustang, Oklahoma with his wife Theresa, son Charles, and soon to be born daughter Margaret. Brian worked at Northern Tier during the summer of 2001. Brian is the current Vice President of the Sommers Alumni Association. We are pleased to renominate Brian Lux as a candidate to be elected to the SAA Board of Directors starting in 2024.

    Membership may nominate Active Members to include on the ballot for the election to the Board of Directors. Send the nominee name along with a biographical resume and 10 supporting signatures from Active Members by September 15th, 2023 (the deadline has passed) to the President using the Contact Us form on the website.

    Bylaws Section 4.6 (3) Additional Nominations. After publication to the active membership of the Nominating Committee’s recommendations, the membership may have thirty days to submit additional nominations for inclusion on the ballot provided that these nominations are: (1) made in writing, (2) accompanied by a biographical resume, and (3) are supported by signatures of at least 10 active members of the Association. The thirty days to submit additional nominations must conclude by September 15. Additional nominations must be received by the President. Any additional nominee meeting the requirements of this section will be included on the ballot with those nominated by the Nominating Committee.

  • July 09, 2023 3:01 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    As of July 3rd, the reunion was completely sold out! There will be no walk-in registration for the reunion or dinners.

    We are no longer accepting additions to our waitlist. This is due to the length of the list and that we do not expect more cancellations. There will be no walk-in registration. 

    There is no separate registration for the recognition dinner on Friday or the anniversary dinner on Saturday. We must have enough space at our venues for those attending the reunion. The event capacity is based on what we can comfortably and safety accommodate at one time in our event venues.

    A reminder, during the reunion, the Base (Northern Tier) and other reunion activities are only for those registered for the reunion. We are not able to accommodate visits by those who are not registered for the reunion. Visitors will be asked to depart. See you in 2025!

    Please contact us if you have questions about the reunion. Kindly refrain from contacting Northern Tier, as they are not organizing the event.

  • June 29, 2023 9:25 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Sorry, the reunion is now sold out! There will be no walk-in registration for the reunion or dinners.

    The response to our 100th Anniversary Reunion has been phenomenal, and we are excited to announce that we are now 95% full! The enthusiasm and support from our members have been truly remarkable.

    Due to the overwhelming demand, we anticipate reaching capacity around July 4th. We want to make sure that everyone who wants to attend has the opportunity to do so. However, we are unable to add more space beyond our current arrangements. Therefore, we encourage you to register as soon as possible to secure your spot at this historic event.

    To claim your spot and be a part of this momentous occasion, please visit holry.org/reunion and complete your registration. We don't want anyone to miss out on the incredible activities, camaraderie, and memories that will be shared during the reunion.

    Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for the Charles L. Sommers Alumni Association, Inc. We look forward to celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Northern Tier program together!

  • June 01, 2023 6:07 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    We are excited to announce the general availability of our book “The Far Northland”!

    The book is available in-person and online from the Northern Tier Trading Post. Order your copy at book.holry.org!

  • May 07, 2023 11:42 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Join us for an event to launch our new book, “The Far Northland: A Century of Wilderness High Adventure at Northern Tier.” Author Dave Kenney will be speaking. The book will also be available for purchase.

    Together we will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Northern Tier National High Adventure program!

    The event will be at Northern Star Scouting’s Leadership Center at Base Camp in Fort Snelling (Minneapolis–St. Paul) on the evening of Wednesday, May 31st.

    RSVP for the event!

  • May 07, 2023 11:35 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Join us for the annual Red Renner Memorial Work Week from May 13th to 21st! We invite all members to join us for just a day or a week of camaraderie and hard work as we maintain and beautify Northern Tier. You can register as late as Thursday May 11th to volunteer.

    As a highlight of the event, we will have a dinner for volunteers at the end of the week. It is an opportunity to catch up with old friends and make new ones. So come out, roll up your sleeves, and make this year’s Work Week a huge success!

    Sign up for Work Week!

    Before arriving, remember to:

    • Complete the free “Youth Protection Training” before arriving (valid for two years). You do not need to be a member of the BSA. See this post for details.
    • You must also bring a completed “BSA Annual Health and Medical Record” form. If only volunteering for a weekend (less than 72 hours), you do not need a medical exam or doctor signature. See this post for details.

    Red-eye!


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