Founders Day Luncheon

2025 Founders Day - Stewardship

Stewardship: A Celebration of Vision, Leadership, and Legacy

Join us for an exclusive Founders Day Luncheon honoring the pioneering spirit, stewardship, and enduring commitment of the board members, founding organizations, and individuals who helped shape Clean Lakes Alliance — and those who will carry our mission into the future.

Event Details

Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: The Edgewater | Grand Ballroom
Attire: Elevated Cocktail
Setting: Classic American Elegance
Experience: Conversations, libations, and heartfelt tributes — all with a stunning view of Lake Mendota

This invitation-only gathering will bring together 150+ distinguished guests, including long-standing partners, civic leaders, and environmental visionaries, to celebrate our founding legacy and chart a bold course forward for cleaner, healthier lakes.

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Celebrate 15 Years of Impact

Help us launch the 15th Anniversary Campaign with a suggested gift of $1,500 — a tribute to 15 years of progress. Your support fuels initiatives like:

  • $1.4 million in grants for on-the-ground lake improvement projects
  • Successful policy advocacy for cleaner lakes
  • Increased county funding for lake protection

What’s Ahead

This luncheon marks the start of an exciting anniversary year, concluding in late 2026, featuring:

  • Renew the Blue Watershed Council: 40 partners united for clean water
  • statewide roadshow to engage civic and business communities
  • A new community fundraiser: Liquid Assets (Summer 2026)
  • An expanded Lake Partner campaign to triple business engagement

Reserve Your Place

By Invitation
Suggested Donation: $1,500 to honor 15 years

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