Join Us
NOTE: Ticket sales have been closed. If you would like to see if you can still attend, contact Cdr Kevin Cooper at commander@minnetonkaps.org by email.
The District 10 Bridge and the Minnetonka Squadron invite you to a weekend full of fun, laughs, education and camaraderie!
Date: April 12-14, 2024
Location: Minneapolis Marriott West
9960 Wayzata Boulevard
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
QUESTIONS?
D/Lt/C Sandra Broekema
612-280-8689
sandra.broekema@comcast.net
Reservations
Book your group rate for District 10 Spring Conference HERE!
or CALL 952-544-4400 and ask for the USPS D10 Spring Conference
Additional rooms available at Courtyard/Marriott (connected)
Courtyard Marriott Website
Workshops, Seminars, and Agenda Highlights
Download the full Agenda and Seminar Workshop Descriptions and Registration Form here!
Friday
- 3:00-6:00 REGISTRATION
- 5:30-6:30 Social Hour (cash bar)
- 5:30-8:00 Silent Auction and 50/50 Fundraiser
- 6:30-7:30 Italian Buffet Dinner
- 7:30-8:30 Chiefs Message from National Chief Commander Ralph Bernard. D10 and Minnetonka Awards
- District Awards 50/50 Fundraiser Announcement
- 8:30-10:30 Wine Reception
Saturday
- 7:30 – 9:00 Breakfast (on your own)
- 8:00 – 9:00 REGISTRATION
- 9:00 – 11:15 Conference Meeting
- 12:00 – 1:00 Luncheon Learn about the SS Minnetonka, the British passenger steam ship sunk in 1918 from Kevin Wehrmann
- 1:30– 3:30 Mariner's Compass Seminar John Raby
- 2:00 - 4:00 Punch Bowl Social at the West End Mall. Transportation on your own.
- 5:00 – 6:00 Cocktail Reception (cash bar), Silent Auction, 50/50 Fundraiser
- 6:00 - 8:00 Dinner and Change of Watch Grand March, Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation and Introduction of Guests, Fabulous Dinner, D10 Change of Watch, Minnetonka PS Bridge Installation
- 7:15-8:00 Awards! MPS & D10 Awards & Recognition, Dessert, 50/50 Fundraiser Winner & Silent Auction Winner Announcements
- 8:00 - 11:00 SHALO LEE BAND! Music and Dancing with the hottest band in Minneapolis!
Sunday
- 8:00 – 9:15 BREAKFAST with the D10 BRIDGE Order off of the Kip's restaurant menu. Location is Finnegan & Molly (behind Kip's). Roundtable Discussion
- 9:30 – 10:30 Boating Tips and Tricks - FREE! Presented by the Harmon's
- 11:00 - 12:00 D10 Bridge Meeting
Suggested Attire
Friday Evening: America's Boating Club / USPS Casual
Saturday: America's Boating Club / USPS Casual
Saturday Evening: Ladies Dressy & Men's Business Attire
Sunday: America's Boating Club / USPS Casual