WCA Commends Joint Finance for its Actions this Week on State Budget
As the Legislature's Joint Finance Committee (JFC) continues its work on the state budget, several items were front and center this week that will benefit...
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- Event Listing
Upcoming Events...
- June 13
- Group Health Trust Board Meeting
- June 24
- WCA Educational Seminar
- June 28
- WCMIC Claims Committee
WCA Events Summary
The WCA Annual Conference. WCA board meetings. Educational seminars. These are just a few of the many events the association plans, promotes and execute every year. From scheduling speakers to securing room blocks, an important part of the operations of the association come in the form of event coordination.
WCA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The conference is held every fall in various locations around the state and is a unique opportunity for county officials to come together and learn from one another, as well as receive updates on county issues. WCA also hosts the "WCA Marketplace" in conjunction with the conference that features vendors offering services and goods to county government. See a video on the benefits of being a part of the WCA Marketplace here.
Learn more about the 2013 WCA Marketplace
Be a sponsor or exhibitor by filling out our simple online form
LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE
Each February, WCA holds its annual Legislative Exchange in Madison. The two-day meeting provides a briefing on legislative proposals affecting counties and reports by WCA legislative staff and state officials.
Event Listing
June 2013
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- MO
- TU
- WE
- TH
- FR
- SA
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Jun
13 -14 - Group Health Trust Board Meeting
- DATE/TIME
- June 13, 2013, 11:00 AM - June 14, 2013
- LOCATION
- Cambria Suites
- 1011 Tony Canadeo Run
- Green Bay, WI 54304
- Phone: 920-569-8500
Seminars & CLE Credits
WCA sponsors educational seminars on a regular basis to keep county officials informed on changing laws and county responsibilities in a variety of programs. Please check here for topics for upcoming seminars and webinars, as well CLE credits for past sessions.
| Date | Title | CLE Credits |
| 1/24/2011 | County Redistricting in Focus | 4.5 hours |
| 3/28/2011 | Public Employment Change in Wisconsin - What It Means For Counties | 4.5 hours |
| 4/18/2011 | Emergency Management for Counties | 4.5 hours |
| 5/23/2011 | County Budgeting In Focus | 4.5 hours |
| 6/27/2011 | Community Corrections and Jail Reentry | 4.5 hours |
| 7/25/2011 | County Labor Relations After 2011 Wisconsin ACT 10 | 4.5 hours |
| 11/14/2011 | Mining in Wisconsin: Issues Facing Counties | 4.5 hours |
| 12/13/2011 | Workplace Issues for County Government | 4.5 hours |
| 11/26/2012 | Health Care: Past, Present and Future | 4.5 hours |
For a complete listing of CLE credits approved by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin's Board of Bar Examiners click here.
Past Event Materials
2012 WCA Annual Conference
- Building Effective Personnel Policies and Administrative Manuals
- Monday, September 24, 2012, 8:30-9:45 a.m. "Personnel Policies Under Act 10" session handouts.
- 9/24/2012
- Effective Juvenile Justice Programs in an Era of Declining Funds
- Monday, September 24, 2012, 1:45-3:00 p.m. session handouts entitled "CORE ACADEMY: A Community Option for Re-engagement."
- 9/24/2012
- Forecast 5 Analytics
- The Tuesday, September 25, 2012 Third General Assembly presentation by Mike English of Forecast 5 Analytics.
- 9/25/2012
- Frac Sand Mining Presentation 2
- Monday, September 24, 2012, 10:30-11:45 a.m. session handouts.
- 9/24/2012
- Frac Sand Mining-Presentation One
- Monday, September 24, 2012, 10:30-11:45 a.m. session handouts.
- 9/24/2012
- LEAN Management
- Monday September 24, 2012, 10:30-11:45 a.m. LEAN Management handouts.
- 9/24/2012
- LEAN Management-Local Government Institute Presentation
- Monday September 24, 2012, 10:30-11:45 a.m. presentation on LEAN Management by the Local Government Institute.
- 9/24/2012
- Mortage Electronic Recognition System
- Monday, September 24, 2012, 8:30-9:45 a.m. handouts on Mortgage Electronic Registration System Legislation Update.
- 9/24/2012
- Parlimentary Procedures: Running an Effective Meeting
- Monday, September 24, 2012 3:15-4:30 p.m. session handouts.
- 9/24/2012
- Parlimentary Procedures: Running an Effective Meeting-Basic Information on Motions
- 9/24/2012
- Parlimentary Procedures: Running an Effective Meeting-Common Misunderstandings
- 9/24/2012
- Parlimentary Procedures: Running an Effective Meeting-Rules of Decorum
- 9/24/2012
- Programs and Services Offered Through Your Association
- Tuesday, September 25, 2012, 10:30-11:45 a.m. "Programs and Services Offered Through Your Association" session handouts.
- 9/25/2012
- Protecting Water Quality and Wetlands
- September 24, 2012, 1:45-3:00 p.m. session handouts
- 9/24/2012
- The Economic Impacts of Agriculture in Wisconsin Counties
- Monday, September 24, 2012, 3:15-4:30 p.m. session handouts entitled "The Contribution of Agriculture to Wisconsin County Economies."
- 9/24/2012
- The Significances & Impacts of the Forest Industry
- Monday, September 24, 2012, 8:30-9:45 a.m. session handouts.
- 9/24/2012
- Understanding the Cost of Your Employee Benefit Package
- Tuesday, September 25, 2012, 10:30-11:45 a.m. session handouts.
- 9/25/2012
- Using Social Media to Promote Economic Development
- Monday, September 24, 2012, 1:45-3:00 p.m. session handouts entitled "Digital Community Engagement through the Internet."
- 9/24/2012
- What's New Inside Your Wisconsin Nursing Home?
- Monday, September 24, 2012, 8:30-9:45 a.m. session handouts.
- 9/24/2012
2013 WCA Legislative Exchange
- Advocacy-Getting the County Message out
- Presented by Andy Gussert, Former Executive Director, Assembly Democratic Campaign Committee; Brandon Scholz,The Capitol Group and Liz Stephens, Membership and External Affairs Manager, WCA.
- 2/6/2013
- Internet Security
- Presented by Kristin Judge, Executive Director, Trusted Purchasing Alliance, Center for Internet Security (CIS).
- 2/6/2013
- Northstar Consulting Group Update
- Presented by Northstar Consulting Group.
- 2/6/2013
- State Budget Process
- Presented by the WCA Legislative Team.
- 2/5/2013
- State of the Economy
- Presented by Wisconsin Chief Economist Dennis Winters.
- 2/5/2013
- Wisconsin at the Crossroads
- Presented by Todd Berry, President, Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance.
- 2/5/2013
WCA Webinars
- A Look Ahead: The Impact of the State Budget on the State-County Relationship
- On December 17, 2012, WCA Senior Legislative Associate Sarah Diedrick-Kasdorf and WCA Legislative Associate Kyle Christianson presented a webinar entitled "A Look Ahead: The Impact of the State Budget on the State-County Relationship." View the WCA webinar with audio and slides here.
Note: When clicking the link, you will be asked for your name, county and department. Even if you did not register for this event, you can still view it once this information is provided. - 12/17/2012
- Act 309: The Wisconsin School Safety Law - Are You Ready for Full Compliance In May?
- On Wednesday, April 10th, Community Insurance Corporation presented a webinar, "Act 309: The Wisconsin School Safety Law - Are You Ready for Full Compliance In May?" View the Community Insurance Corporation Act 309 webinar here.
Note: When clicking the link, you will be asked for your name, county and department. Even if you did not register for this event, you can still view it once this information is provided. - 4/10/2013
- Broadband 101
- On March 6, 2013, WCA hosted a webinar with UW-Extension's Center for Community Technology Solutions entitled "Broadband 101." View the "Broadband 101" webinar here. This archived webinar can also be found at http://broadband.uwex.edu.
Note: When clicking the link, you will be asked for your name, county and department. Even if you did not register for this event, you can still view it once this information is provided. - 3/6/2013
- Broadband: County Case Studies
- On Monday, May 20, 2013, WCA held a webinar on "Broadband: County Case Studies." To listen to the WCA webinar, click here.
Note: When clicking the link, you will be asked for your name, county and department. Even if you did not register for this event, you can still view it once this information is provided. - 5/20/2013
- County Mutual Online Safety Training Demo
- On Monday, February 25, 2013, WCA presented a webinar, "Wisconsin County Mutual Online Safety Training Demo." It was presented by Josh Dirkse and Debra DeWitt of Aegis Corporation. View the webinar here.
Note: When clicking the link, you will be asked for your name, county and department. Even if you did not register for this event, you can still view it once this information is provided. - 2/25/2013
- Hand the Records Over: The Duty to Provide Contractor's Records Under the Public Records Law
- On February 13, 2013, Patrick Henneger of Phillips Borowski, S.C. presented a webinar, "Hand the Records Over: The Duty to Provide Contractor's Records Under the Public Records Law." Listen to the webinar here.
Note: When clicking the link, you will be asked for your name, county and department. Even if you did not register for this event, you can still view it once this information is provided. - 2/13/2013
