Special Preview Issue: 2010 WCA Annual Conference
 This special issue of "WCA eNews" highlights speakers, programming and events at the 72nd WCA Annual Conference September 26-28 in Milwaukee County. All conference meetings and events will be held at the Frontier Airlines Center (formerly Midwest Airlines Center) and Hilton Milwaukee City Center.
This year's agenda is packed full of
national and state speakers, timely breakout sessions on critical county
issues and educational meetings.
The WCA Annual Conference is an outstanding enrichment opportunity for county officials around the state and this year's agenda promises to discuss timely issues and present many opportunities for networking with your peers.
To view the tentative agenda, click here.
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Register Before August 2nd for Best Rate!
 Registration is open for the 2010 WCA Annual Conference and we hope to see you September
26-28 in Milwaukee County. To qualify for the lower rate, you must be registered by August 2, 2010!For registration information, click here.For additional WCA Conference information, including exhibition opportunities, contact WCA Marketing and Events Coordinator Cheryl Fleck at fleck@wicounties.org or at 866.404.2700. |
Is Your Company a Part of the WCA Marketplace?
The WCA Annual Conference brings together the buying power of Wisconsin's counties in one location for three days. Will your company be a part of it? If you are a business
interested in exhibiting at the event, click here. For additional WCA Conference
information, including exhibition opportunities, contact WCA Marketing
and Events Coordinator Cheryl Fleck at fleck@wicounties.org or at
866.404.2700. |
Plan on Attending Daily General Assemblies
 At the foundation of each day's events at the WCA Annual Conference are the daily general assemblies, which bring together all attendees to hear from local, state and federal speakers on relevant topics.
The first general assembly kicks off Sunday, September 26th at 2:00 p.m. and will feature this year's keynote speaker, Joel Sartore, a contributing photographer for National Geographic magazine. Monday's general assembly will run from 10:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. The third and final assembly will be held Tuesday, September 28th from 8:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Stay tuned to WCA eNews for a full listing of speakers.
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Concurrent Workshops
There will be concurrent workshops held Monday, September 27th through Tuesday, September 28th.
These workshops are one of the most important elements of the conference and this year's topics feature timely issues such as criminal justice reform, alternative fuels and green energy, overcoming budget constraints, census updates and redistricting, and privatization.
For a full listing of workshops, click here.
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Sign Up Today for Growing Power; Sunset Farms, Inc. Tours
The role of agriculture in Wisconsin's counties has always been strong. Because of this, WCA is proud to present two separate tours held in conjunction with the annual conference.
At the special request of Milwaukee County, WCA Conference attendees are invited to take a tour of Growing Power, a two-acre urban farm, on Monday, September 27, 2010. This national non-profit organization and land trust supports people from diverse backgrounds and living environments. Growing Power's mission is to provide equal access to healthy, high-quality, safe and affordable food for people in all communities.
Sunset Farms, Inc. of Allenton, Wisconsin is a multi-family farm corporation owned and operated by the Wolf family since 1847. Albert and Mildred Wolf's farm strives to be a progressive business, providing high-quality agricultural products and civic involvement through its employees and families. This tour is brought to attendees by the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin.
Anyone who is a county official delegate is welcome to attend the Growing Power tour Monday, September 27, 2010 from 2:15-3:45 p.m. or the Sunset Farms, Inc. tour on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 from 8:15-11:15 a.m. For either tour, WCA must receive the RSVP, which is on the conference registration form, no later than August 2, 2010 to be included. Space is limited and registration is on a first-come, first serve basis.
To learn more about Growing Power, click here.
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Learn more about Keynote Speaker Joel Sartore
Visit Joel Sartore's website and discover more about his work by clicking here.
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Out and About in Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County offers so many things to see and do. Start planning your visit today and learn more here.
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WCA Now on Facebook!
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Check it out here and be sure to become a fan!
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