Week of June 17, 2013

WCA Annual Conference Resolutions Due Monday, June 24th!
Still Time to Submit!  The WCA Annual Conference will be held this year from September 22-24th in Dane County.

Each year counties have the opportunity to submit resolutions for consideration at the Annual Business Meeting, held in conjunction with the WCA Annual Conference.  Resolutions adopted at the Annual Business Meeting become part of the WCA Platform.

The WCA Constitution requires all resolutions be submitted to the WCA executive director no later than 90 days prior to the Annual Business Meeting.  Therefore, all resolutions must be submitted to the WCA office no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2013 to be considered at the 2013 Annual Business Meeting.  All resolutions submitted by the deadline will be sent to the appropriate steering committee, as well as the WCA Resolutions Committee, prior to action at the Annual Business Meeting.

WCA Website Highlights Frac Sand Task Force
The work of the WCA Frac Sand Task Force is now complete and the group's "Best Practices Handbook" has been released. 

Read the document, as well as other presentations and publications from the task force by clicking here (scroll to the bottom of the page). 
Register Today for June 24th WCA Educational Seminar-"Current Issues in County Jails"
Join us June 24, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn and Convention Center in Stevens Point for the January WCA Educational Seminar on "Current Issues in County Jails."
Still Time to Get Involved with WCA! 
Nominations are currently being accepted for the position of Second Vice-President of the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA).  The 2013 WCA Nominating Committee, appointed by President Gus Wirth, will meet in August or early September to recommend a slate of officers for 2013-2014.

In addition, there are various opportunities to serve as presidential appointments to the WCA Board, as well as to WCA Steering Committees.

 Click here to learn more.
County Mutual and Group Health Trust Scholarship Opportunities

  The Wisconsin County Mutual Insurance Corporation has opened up this year's 2013 County Mutual Scholarship program.   Click here to learn about eligibility, as well as how to apply.  

Also, the WCA Group Health Trust is accepting applications for their 2013 Group Health Trust Scholarship program.  Learn more and apply here. 

2013 WCA Annual Conference
Registration Open: Registration is now open for the WCA Annual Conference, held this year September 22-24th in Dane County.  You can register online or by traditional fax/mail  Learn more here.
 

Tentative Agenda: Find out this year's speakers, concurrent workshops and other events happening in Dane County.  View the 2013 WCA Annual Conference Tentative Agenda here. 

 

Hotel Listing and Map:  See this year's listing of hotels and where they are located in Madison.  Learn more here. 


WCA Marketplace:
The 2013 WCA Marketplace is held in conjunction with the WCA Annual Conference and there are many opportunities to get involved with the event as an event sponsor or exhibitor.   

Learn more about how you can be a part of the WCA Marketplace here.

Be a sponsor or exhibitor by filling out our simple online form here.
 
IN THIS ISSUE
2013 WCA Annual Conference Resolutions Due June 24th!
WCA Frac Sand Task Force
Register for June WCA Educational Seminar
Still Time to Get Involved with WCA!
Scholarship Opportunities
2013 WCA Annual Conference
WCA BUDGET BRIEFING WEBINARs
WCA Legislative Staff will hold their free weekly budget briefing webinar on Wednesday, June 26th at 8:30 a.m.  You can register until 8:00 a.m. the morning of the event, so sign up today!

Register today by clicking here.

SIGN UP FOR NACO'S "WASHINGTON WATCH"
ONLINE NEWSLETTER

Register today for NACo's latest publication, "Washington Watch," which highlights federal news for counties across the nation.

You can sign up directly at the bottom of the latest issue by clicking here
 
CAPITOL WATCH
"Capitol Watch" is a weekly update for members during the legislative session and features legislative news, bill drafts and co-sponsorship letters, recently introduced legislation and other relevant information.

FOLLOW WCA ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER
If you haven't already, be sure to "Like" the Wisconsin Counties Association on Facebook and follow us on Twitter at @wiscounties.

Latest association news and updates are shared on a daily basis, as well as links to interesting news articles and industry publications.

For questions, contact Michelle Gormican Thompson at WCA at 866.404.2700.