MadisonMilwaukee

Greater Wisconsin

What’s Working in Wisconsin!

3 chapters – varied in size…all doing it their way…

…different challenges, processes and support…

…but as you dig deeper you see some very similar processes and actions that have proven success!

What’s Working in Wisconsin!

• 21 members / 135 email list• Supports a large geographic region / 15 – 35

people per meeting• Smallest of the three in Wisconsin• Uses formal “officer” structure, elected annually

– Mix of “old timers” and new Board members– 13 in total

• Great printed newsletter• Strong/Regular communication• Media Festival - CameoFest

Greater Wis.

• 64 members / 250 email list– Largest international chapter

• Paid Executive Secretary / 9 on Board• Easy to get to meetings / 20-30 average attendance• Strong web page and printed newsletter • 9 meetings a year / holiday and summer party

– Members - free | Students - $5 | Non-members/guests - $10 to $15

• Strong Board, Board retreats• Seminar programs• Media Festival – WAVE Awards• Scholarships

Madison

• 35 members / 600 email list• “Life-time” Board meets by phone / mix of “old

timers” and new Board members, 11 total, no elections, no formal officers, some paid support

• 9 meetings a year / holiday party and Golf outing– Members - free | Students - Free | Non-members/guests - $5

• Strong Programs / 15 – 120 people per meeting / varied venues

• Consistent / predictable communication – E-news letter, bright yellow post cards, E-mail blasts

• Source Directory

Milwaukee

Similarities

• Thoughtful programming – ideas from vendors and attendees – Theme meetings - plan ahead for the year!

• Balance of…• professional value • FUN • Networking• & FUN

• Involved Internationally – 7 active members on the Board today

• Focused on students and young members …our next generation of members and leadership

Similarities

Similarities

• All have some Board continuity from year to year– Paid Support, long term Board members or Both

• Go after sponsorships – acknowledge that support regularly – and openly support those sponsors

Similarities

• Large Boards and “Regular” Leadership meetings – Keep it fun– nagging, support and friendships

• Consistent / regular communication

• Do ONLY as much as possible - Share the work! And oh yes… Keep it FUN!

Questions and Conversation!