Capitol Connections 2011

WACEC 2011 State Conference

To:      County Extension Committee Members

From: Bill Nass, Dodge County – WACEC District 2 President

Re:      2011 State WACEC Conference

Place: The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club – Madison, Wisconsin

Date:  March 28 – 30, 2011

Host:  WACEC District 2 & UWEX Southern District Staff 

The 2011 State WACEC Conference, “Capitol Connections 2011” is drawing near.  Please follow the sidebar menu links on this web site for conference information, i.e. schedule, registration, hotel accommodations, etc.

Registration forms will be accepted until March 6, 2011.  Registrations postmarked after March 6^th, will be charged a $15 late fee. 

Hotel accommodations: The location of our 2011 WACEC Conference is The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club, 1 West Dayton St., Madison, WI   53703.  Hotel reservations should be made no later than March 6^th.  You are responsible for making your hotel reservations.  Please make your reservations by calling The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club, at 1(800)356-8293, and ask for the WACEC Group.  Rates are guaranteed at $70.00 for single and $110.00 double rooms. Reservations placed after March 6^th will be subject to room availability, and rates are no longer guaranteed.

Final Preparation/Small Group Sessions: “Capitol Connections 2011” is the theme of the conference this year, and small group sessions will focus on making successful connections with your legislators. We have scheduled these sessions for Tuesday, March 29^th, from 1:15 to 2 p.m.

Legislative Visits: Following the small group sessions, WACEC delegates and clientele (adults and youth), accompanied by UW-Extension educators, will travel to the Capitol building for a visit with local legislators. These visits will be about 30 minutes.  

Special Needs: If you or your spouse/guest have special needs, such as handicap accessibility please make the appropriate arrangements to help them navigate through the conference.

Auction: The conference includes a live and silent auction. Our goal is to have every county participate in the auction by donating at least one item.  Your donation can be something that reflects the ethnic heritage of your area or a traditional item that highlights your county’s industrial, business or recreational activities. Please note the 2011 WACEC Auction brochure and donation card(s) under “Event Materials” on the conference Website.

Registration Deadline: Your registration needs to be completed and forwarded with a check before March 6, 2011. Registrations postmarked after March 6^th will be assessed a $15 late registration fee.

Vacation Planning: You may wish to take advantage of the many attractions available in Madison and the surrounding area before or after the conference. Please contact the Greater Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau at (608) 255-2537 with specific questions.

Questions:  If you have questions regarding hotel rooms, please contact The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club directly at (800) 356-8293. All other conference questions can be directed to Terry Kraft at the Southern District UW-Extension Office at (608) 263-2781.

A special thankyou to the conference planning committee!

WACEC 2011 State Conference Planning Committee

• Bill Nass, President, WACEC District 2, Dodge County
• Jack Martz, 1st Vice President, WACEC District 2, Dane County
• Leon Wolfe, 2nd Vice President, WACEC District 2, Lafayette County
• Donna Stehling, Secretary, WACEC District 2, Sauk County
• Matt Hanson, Dodge County Crops and Soils Agent, Co-Department Head
• Carrie Edgar, Dane County Department Head and Educator
• Mary Knellwolf, Lafayette County Family Living Educator, WNEP Coordinator, Department Head
• Ela Kakde, Lafayette County CNRED Agent
• Sue Naglekerk, Sauk County Family Living Educator, Co-Department Head
• Karen Nelson, Columbia County 4-H Youth Development Educator, Department Head, Member of the Political Effectiveness Work Group
• Cara Carper, Green County CNRED Educator, Member of the Political Effectiveness Work Group
• Matt Calvert, 4-H Youth Development State Specialist,
  Member of the Youth Voices in Community Action and Governance Work Team
• Rosemary Potter, Director of Government Relations, UW Colleges and UW Extension
• Pamela Seelman, Public Information Specialist
• Dick Pederson, Southern District Director
• Terry Kraft, Southern District Administrative Assistant

Conference Hosted by WACEC District 2 and UW-Extension Southern District

Southern District Cooperative Extension

Dick Pederson, District Director
Terry Kraft, Administrative Assistant