Fundraising Events

2025 Gull Lake Frozen Fore and Frozen Flop

February 21-23, 2025

Experience the thrill of winter at The Gull Lake Frozen Fore Winter Weekend. This three-day celebration includes snow golfing, live music, and a frozen flop plunge into the lake to support The Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes and the Confidence Learning Center. Come out and embrace the cold for a great cause!

 2025 Fishing to End Hunger Tournament

October 4, 2025

Get ready to reel in the excitement at our upcoming fishing tournament and show your support for The Outreach Program in the Brainerd Lakes Area.  Register for the fishing tournament today!

Little Black Dress Event at Catalyst

Thursday October 23rd, 2025
5:30 Social Hour - 6:30 Dinner & Fun!

Don’t miss this inaugural, black dress event designed by women for women. Let’s come together in a powerful way to have fun - while raising money to feed families in need.

This night includes:

  • 4 course meal
  • Dessert and coffee station
  • Cash bar with signature drinks
  • “Designed for women” treats
  • LIVE auction
  • Games and raffles

Tickets are limited, get yours today! $80 per person
This is a 21+, women-only event.

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The Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes Welcomes Tim Wagner to the Board of Directors

Nisswa, MN – May 28, 2025– The Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes, (Outreach BLA) a leader in humanitarian food aid in Minnesota, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim
Wagner to its Board of Directors, effective June 1, 2025.

Tim and his wife Jolene will be celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary this year. They have one son, Easton (age 12). Easton attends Pequot Lakes Middle School and the family lives in
Nisswa. They have 2 dogs (Gus and Sherman), 1 cat (Spike) and a small flock of egg laying hens.

Tim’s background is in accounting. He has a BS in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Stout and a BS in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Tim
works as a corporate accountant for a local company in Brainerd during the winter months and was a full-time practicing CPA for 15 years. In 2021, Tim took his interest in biking and started
Up North Bike Rentals in downtown Nisswa which he operates full-time in the spring, summer, and fall months. Working with numbers and tending to a tourism-based business in bike rentals
and sales has been a great blend for him and his family.

When asked about joining the board of directors for The Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes, Tim said “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve on the board of directors at Outreach BLA. I
love how this organization brings groups (students, coworkers, friends, associates, etc.) together with a common mission to pack meals, with most meals staying local and feeding families in greater Minnesota; but the organization can still provide relief elsewhere when called upon”.

Tim and his family have been packing meals with Outreach BLA for the past several years. They also host a fundraiser for the charity in November during the Nisswa City of Lights Festival. Tim’s family loves the outdoors and all the activities you can do like biking, hiking, hunting, fishing and snowboarding. “Spending time with my family is number one and enjoying the outdoor activities with them is the best. When I have free time, I also like to do woodworking projects”, mentioned Tim.

Shawn Hansen, the Executive Director at the Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes feels Wagner is a great fit for the board. “Our board has people serving on it that have diverse business and community backgrounds, skills, and vision. Tim’s accounting and business
acumen will serve us well for our charity. I’m looking forward to having Tim serve on the board”.

Please join The Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes in welcoming Tim Wagner to the Board of Directors.

About The Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes: we are a humanitarian food aid organization located in Nisswa, Minnesota. Our mission is simple: feeding families in need. Our vision is
that 80-90% of the meals we package will be distributed within a 60-80-mile radius of Brainerd, MN. The remaining 10-20% can be used for disaster relief and/or international need. For more
information about Outreach BLA, visit www.outreachprogramBLA.org; email
info@outreachprogramBLA.org, or call 218-961-0055.
Respectfully submitted by Shawn Hansen, Executive Director
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The Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes Welcomes Tim Wagner to the Board of Directors 

Nisswa, MN – May 28, 2025– The Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes, (Outreach BLA) a leader in humanitarian food aid in Minnesota, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim 
Wagner to its Board of Directors, effective June 1, 2025. 

Tim and his wife Jolene will be celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary this year.  They have one son, Easton (age 12).  Easton attends Pequot Lakes Middle School and the family lives in 
Nisswa.  They have 2 dogs (Gus and Sherman), 1 cat (Spike) and a small flock of egg laying hens. 

Tim’s background is in accounting.  He has a BS in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Stout and a BS in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.  Tim 
works as a corporate accountant for a local company in Brainerd during the winter months and was a full-time practicing CPA for 15 years.  In 2021, Tim took his interest in biking and started 
Up North Bike Rentals in downtown Nisswa which he operates full-time in the spring, summer, and fall months.  Working with numbers and tending to a tourism-based business in bike rentals 
and sales has been a great blend for him and his family. 

When asked about joining the board of directors for The Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes, Tim said “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve on the board of directors at Outreach BLA.  I 
love how this organization brings groups (students, coworkers, friends, associates, etc.) together with a common mission to pack meals, with most meals staying local and feeding families in greater Minnesota; but the organization can still provide relief elsewhere when called upon”. 

Tim and his family have been packing meals with Outreach BLA for the past several years.  They also host a fundraiser for the charity in November during the Nisswa City of Lights Festival.  Tim’s family loves the outdoors and all the activities you can do like biking, hiking, hunting, fishing and snowboarding.  “Spending time with my family is number one and enjoying the outdoor activities with them is the best.  When I have free time, I also like to do woodworking projects”, mentioned Tim.   

Shawn Hansen, the Executive Director at the Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes feels Wagner is a great fit for the board.  “Our board has people serving on it that have diverse business and community backgrounds, skills, and vision.  Tim’s accounting and business 
acumen will serve us well for our charity.  I’m looking forward to having Tim serve on the board”. 

Please join The Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes in welcoming Tim Wagner to the Board of Directors. 

About The Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes: we are a humanitarian food aid organization located in Nisswa, Minnesota.  Our mission is simple: feeding families in need.  Our vision is 
that 80-90% of the meals we package will be distributed within a 60-80-mile radius of Brainerd, MN.  The remaining 10-20% can be used for disaster relief and/or international need.  For more 
information about Outreach BLA, visit www.outreachprogramBLA.org; email 
info@outreachprogramBLA.org, or call 218-961-0055. 
Respectfully submitted by Shawn Hansen, Executive Director

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We at Camp Nisswa have had the pleasure of getting to know Tim and his wife Jolene, and we can say without a doubt—they’re as kind and genuine as they come. It’s been fun to watch Tim’s businesses grow and thrive right here in Nisswa, and seeing him step into this new role with The Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes is just another example of the impact he continues to make in our community. We know he’ll bring heart, smarts, and dedication to the board!

Thank you, I am excited to be joining the board and I am looking forward to getting started in June.

Welcome Tim!!

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Come out and golf with us today!

Sunday Fun Day - mini golf takeover Sundays supporting The Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes!

We are open today until 8 pm in downtown Nisswa.
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Come out and golf with us today!

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