 Welcome to the Special 2012 WCA Legislative Exchange Issue
The Wisconsin Counties Association will hold their 2012 WCA Legislative Exchange February 7-8, 2012 at the Madison Concourse Hotel in Madison, Wisconsin. County officials will gather to discuss the important issues that are facing counties around the state. This year, the agenda is full of legislative leaders, top government officials and representatives discussing relevant issues. In light of the recent changes in the past year, the 2012 event promises to be outstanding. While there are breakdowns for each day listed below, you can also view the full event agenda here. To see this year's Legislative Exchange brochure with additional details about the event, click here. You may still register for the event by faxing a registration form, found by clicking here, to 608.663.7189. For additional questions, please contact Cheryl Fleck at 877.404.2700. |
Tuesday's Kickoff Focuses on Legislative Activities
The 2012 WCA Legislative Exchange begins Tuesday, February 7th with a full agenda. Highlights of the day's schedule include:
9:00 a.m.-Presidential Opening Remarks- Dick Koeppen, WCA President and Waupaca County Board Chair
9:05 a.m.-Wisconsin's Economy and the Public Mood - John Koskinen, Division Administrator/Chief Economist, Wisconsin Department of Revenue
- Michael Ford, Research Director, Wisconsin Policy Research Institute
10:45 a.m.-Legislative Staff Briefing Wisconsin Counties Association Legislative Staff - Sarah Diedrick-Kasdorf - Senior Legislative Associate
- David Callender - Legislative Associate
- Michael Blaska - Director of Programs & Servcies
- Jon Hochkammer - Director of Insurance Operations
12:45 p.m.-Special Presentation: "Capitol Insider" - Ted Kanavas, Former Republican Senator, State of Wisconsin
- Chuck Chvala, Former Democratic Senator, State of Wisconsin
2:00 p.m.-Human Services Redesign - Andrew T. Phillips, Partner, Phillips Borowski, S.C.
- Bill Orth, Director, Sauk County Human Services
- Sarah Diedrick-Kasdorf, WCA Senior Legislative Associate
2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.-Open Forum - Andrew T. Phillips, Partner, Phillips Borowski, S.C.
- Wisconsin Counties Association Staff
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Wednesday's Agenda Highlights Top Legislative and State Leaders
 The Legislative Exchange begins Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. with a welcome from WCA President Dick Koeppen. Other confirmed speakers include:
8:35 a.m.-Legislative Leadership Roundtable- Scott Fitzgerald, Majority Leader, Wisconsin State Senate
- Lena Taylor, Wisconsin State Senate
- Jeff Fitzgerald, Speaker, Wisconsin State Assembly
- Peter Barca, Minority Leader, Wisconsin State Assembly
- Mark D. O'Connell, Executive Director, Wisconsin Counties Association
9:35 a.m.-Policy Issues Roundtable: The County Perspective- Tara Johnson, Board Chair, La Crosse County
- Gregg Moore, Board Chair, Eau Claire County
- Jim Kreuser, Executive, Kenosha County
- Dan Vrakas, Executive, Waukesha County
- Mark D. O'Connell, Executive Director, Wisconsin Counties Association
10:15 a.m. Gubernatorial Remarks- Mike Huebsch, Secretary, Department of Administration
10:45 a.m.-State Agency Leaders- Dave Fantle, Deputy Secretary, Department of Tourism
- Rick Chandler, Secretary, Department of Revenue
- Jeff Lyon, Deputy Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection
- Cathy Stepp, Secretary, Department of Natural Resources
11:45 a.m.-J. B. Van Hollen, Attorney General, State of Wisconsin
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Speaker Bios
This year's event has an impressive slate of speakers, from cabinet secretaries to legislative leaders. See pictures and bios of the 2012 WCA Legislative Exchange here.
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FAQs
 In an attempt to answer nearly all the questions we regularly receive on the WCA Legislative Exchange, we've created our list of frequently asked questions. If you have additional questions, please contact Cheryl Fleck at 866.404.2700.
Can I get a copy of the agenda for the event? Yes, find it here.
How do I get to the Madison Concourse Hotel? Directions can be found here.
Can I park directly at the hotel? Yes, the hotel has underground heated parking for guests at $1.50 per hour or $17 per day.
What is the attire for the event? Business casual. Temperatures in all meeting rooms vary, so please dress accordingly.
Can I buy individual meal tickets? If your spouse or guest would like to join you for a meal, tickets may be purchased for $16 each at the event for Tuesday or Wednesday's meal.
Can I bring a spouse or guest to the County Reception? Yes. There is no charge for the event if you are a registered county delegate. Note: In order to comply with the Wisconsin Lobby Law (State employees only), there is a $15.00 charge for the reception to cover actual costs.
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Thanks to Our Sponsors!
The Wisconsin Counties Association would like to thank our sponsors for their generous assistance in helping to make the 2012 Legislative Exchange a huge success.
To learn more about these county supporters, click on the links below:
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Wisconsin Counties Association County Reception
In conjunction with the WCA Legislative Exchange, the Wisconsin Counties Association will host its annual County Reception on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 from 5-7 p.m. The event will be held at the Madison Concourse Hotel and is free to those attending the Legislative Exchange. This is an excellent opportunity to mingle with fellow county officials, as well as with members of the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly and other government officials in an informal setting. Note: In order to comply with the Wisconsin Lobby Law (State employees only), there is a $15.00 charge for the reception to cover actual costs.
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