Celebrating 111 Years of Transforming Lives Through Education
RCTC Founder’s Day Celebration
September 18, 2026
Somerby Golf Club
Doors Open at 5:30 p.m.
Join Rochester Community and Technical College and the RCTC Foundation as we celebrate our history, honor those who have helped build our legacy, and invest in the future of student success.
What is Founder’s Day?
The Founder’s Day Celebration honors 111 years of Rochester Community and Technical College and its enduring impact on students, alumni, employers, and the broader community.
Centered around the theme “The Best Is Yet to Come,” this special evening will celebrate RCTC’s rich history and achievements while looking ahead to its future impact through:
- Student success
- Workforce development
- Community enrichment
- Educational innovation
- Opportunity and growth
The Founder’s Day Celebration is designed as an annual tradition that brings together alumni, supporters, faculty, staff, students, and community leaders to celebrate the College’s past, present, and future.
Founder’s Day Celebration Details
Date
September 18, 2026
Time
Doors Open at 5:30 p.m.
Program starts at 6:00 p.m.
Location
Somerby Golf Club
Hosted By
Rochester Community and Technical College and the RCTC Foundation
Why Your Support Matters
The RCTC Foundation Student Success Fund provides flexible resources when students face unexpected challenges that challenge their ability to stay enrolled and complete their education.
Your support helps students facing:
- Emergency expenses
- Transportation barriers
- Housing insecurity
- Food insecurity
- Unexpected Educational costs
- Supplemental Learning Opportunities
Together, we can ensure more students reach graduation and enter the workforce prepared to succeed.
Our 2026 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor:
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Gold Sponsors:
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Silver Sponsor:
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Bronze Sponsors:
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Element Sponsor:
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Bar Sponsor
Sponsorship Opportunities
Become a Founder’s Day sponsor and showcase your commitment to education, workforce development, and community impact.
Gold Sponsor – $1,000
- Featured logo placement on:
- Event website
- Foundation webpage
- Event program
- Sponsorship recognition slide
- Sponsor display table
- Verbal recognition during the event
- Recognition in promotional materials
- Social media spotlight
- Recognition in post-event stewardship email
- 8 event tickets
Silver Sponsor – $750
- Enhanced logo placement on:
- Event website/Foundation webpage
- Event slides
- Event program
- Sponsorship signage
- Verbal recognition during the event
- Recognition in promotional materials
- Recognition in post-event email
- 8 event tickets
Bronze Sponsor – $500
- Logo recognition on:
- Event website/Foundation webpage
- Event slides
- Event program
- Verbal recognition during the event
- 6 event tickets
Element Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship support helps offset event expenses and maximizes the impact of funds raised for RCTC students.
Venue Sponsor – $750
- Check-in signage
- Enhanced logo recognition
- Event program recognition
- Verbal recognition
- 8 tickets
Bar Sponsor – $500
- Bar signage
- Enhanced logo recognition
- Verbal recognition
- 6 tickets
Become a Sponsor
Interested in sponsoring the Founder’s Day Celebration?
-Or –
Contact the RCTC Foundation
- Phone: 507-281-7770
- Email: [email protected]
Mail sponsorship commitments to:
RCTC Foundation
851 30th Ave SE
Rochester, MN 55904
Support Student Success
Can’t attend but still want to make an impact? Make a gift to the RCTC Student Success Fund using the link below and help us reach our Founder’s Day goal of $20,000. Your support provides resources and opportunities that empower RCTC students to succeed.