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2017
LEAGUE WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES
BUILDING
INSPECTORS INSTITUTE
Tundra Lodge
Green Bay
April 19-21, 2017
LOCAL GOVERNMENT 101 CLASSES
Four locations for your convenience:
Pewaukee
Holiday Inn
May 5, 2017
Madison
Crowne Plaza
May 12, 2017
Eau Claire
Clarion Hotel
May 19, 2017
Green Bay
Tundra Lodge
June 2, 20
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MUNICIPAL ATTORNEYS INSTITUTE
Heidel House Green Lake
June 14-16, 2017
CLERKS, TREASURERS, FINANCE OFFICERS INSTITUTE
Holiday Inn
Stevens Point
June 21-23, 2017
Meet Packers Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler at the Thursday Meet & Greet!
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
WORKSHO
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Heidel House
Green Lake
August 23-25, 2017
Registration coming soon!
ASSESSORS INSTITUTE
Lake Lawn Resort
Delavan
September 19-22, 2017
Registration coming soon!
PLUMBING INSPECTORS INSTITUTE
Best Western
Oshkosh
September 27-29, 2017
Registration coming soon!
ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
&
THE LEAGUE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Radisson
Appleton
October 18-20, 2017
Registration coming soon!
POLICE & FIRE COMMISSION WORKSHOP
Glacier Canyon Lodge @ Wilderness Resort
Wisconsin Dells
November 3, 2017
Registration coming soon!
The League's newly revised Handbook for Municipal Officials
is now available for purchase ($35).
To order online, click
here.
Have we missed something, or do you have an item to include in the
next e-newsletter?
Contact
Lori Matthews at
lmatthews@lwm-info.org
The League is happy to post classified ads,
sale ads and
RFPs
for
member municipalities
free of charge.
Send your information to
classified@lwm-info.org
Check out the
2017 Products & Services Guide.
Consult the recently mailed print copy or access the
League of Wisconsin Municipalities
131 W. Wilson St.
Suite 505
Madison, WI 53703
608-267-2380
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PROJECTS
A Seat at the Political Table
Women's Council Wisconsin
In honor of Women's History Month, the Wisconsin Women's Council has launched
A Seat at the Political Table
, a new project to create an historical timeline tracing women's political firsts as local elected officeholders in communities across Wisconsin. We need your help to write these local elected leaders back into our history. Submit a story or a tip:
womenscouncil@wisconsin.gov
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THIS JUST IN
GB Packer Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler to speak at CTFO Institute
Sponsored by WEA Trust June 22, 2017
Register for Clerks, Treasurers and Finance Officers Institute
here.
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GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Rural Business Development Grants (RBDG)
March 31, 2017 Deadline
RBDG is a competitive grant designed to support targeted technical assistance, training and other activities leading to the development or expansion of small and emerging private businesses in rural areas that have fewer than 50 employees and less than $1 million in gross revenues. Programmatic activities are separated into enterprise or opportunity type grant activities. For more information, see the website.
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act Grants from the US DOJ
April 24, 2017 Deadline
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking applications to plan and implement comprehensive strategies in response to the growing opioid epidemic. This program furthers the Department's mission by providing resources to state, local, and tribal governments to intervene with persons with substance use disorders. Click here for complete information.
Street Outreach Program Funding Available
Family and Youth Services Bureau
June 9, 2017 Deadline
Since 1996, Street Outreach Program has been funding grantees to provide street-based services to runaway, homeless, and street youth. These services, which are provided in areas where street youth congregate, are designed to assist such youth in making healthy choices and providing them access to shelter. To apply, please see the website.
Thirty-seven Communities Share $487,579 in State Grant Dollars for Urban Forests
"Urban forests serve a vital role in our communities, delivering valuable environmental, economic, and social benefits," said Alexandria Elias, Urban Forestry Grants Manager. "Approximately 70 percent of Wisconsin's population lives in an urban area. Beyond aesthetics, urban forests reduce air pollution, mitigate storm water runoff, conserve energy, and increase property values. The 2017 urban forest grants help communities maximize these benefits." For a complete list of the 2017 Grant recipients click
here. Note that applications for 2018 Grants become available July 1 with a submission deadline of October 1, 2017.
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SEMINARS & TRAINING
Managing Public Records
UW-Extension Local Government Center
Teleconference Series
March 21, 2017 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Access to public records is an accepted part of Wisconsin local government. Learn what the law requires for maintaining, storing, preserving, and destroying public records, and also how these legal requirements affect electronically-created/stored public records, including when an electronic record can be deemed the original record. Call the Local Government Center (608) 262-9960 or visit the website for more information.
Election Training: Baseline Chief Inspector
Wisconsin Elections Commission Webinar
Webinar -
March 21, 2017 9:00 a.m. - noon
OR
In Person -
March 28, 2017 Glenbeulah
To register or for more information, click
here
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Asbestos Refresher Training
CESA 10
March 23, 2017 Chippewa Falls
CESA 10 is pleased to offer this annual Asbestos Refresher Training to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. See more information or buy tickets here.
Tree Risk Management Policy Development Workshop
Illinois Arborist Association
April 4, 2017 Lisle, IL
The Illinois Arborist Association, in cooperation with Natural Path Urban Forestry, is providing a one-day, intensive workshop on Tree Risk Management Policy Development on April 4th, 2017 at the Hyatt Hotel - Lisle, Illinois. The course is specifically oriented toward park and municipal managers. For more information or to register, see the website.
What Municipalities Need to Know about Microsoft Licensing Changes
EfficientGov Webinar
April 18, 2017 1:00 p.m. CST
The webinar is designed to cover the basics of Microsoft Cloud for government agencies and help municipalities plan for upcoming renewals. For more information, see the website.
Wisconsin Rural Summit
Wisconsin Rural Partners
April 19-20, 2017 Green Lake
For all those interested in preserving and growing our Rural Communities, the Rural Summit is two days of presentations, discussions, and networking. The League is a Gold Sponsor of the Summit. For more information and to register, visit the
website.
Gravel Road Maintenance
UW-Madison Transportation Information Center
April 20, 2017 Wausau
April 21, 2017 Rice Lake
Topics include: Roadway Shape and Drainage, Soils and Gravel Materials; "Roadside Intimidation;" Grading Procedures; Gravel Road PASER Condition Rating; Surface Stabilization and Dust Control; Other Issues for Gravel and Gravel Roads. To register call 1-800-462-0876 or see the website.
Zoning Board of Adjustment/Appeals Workshop
UW-Extension Local Government Center
April 26, 2017 River Falls
Learn about the reasons behind zoning and legal standards applicable to zoning committee decisions. This workshop is designed for Zoning Committee members with varying levels of experience. For information and register online, click
here.
Wisconsin Women in Government Leadership Seminar
Deadline to apply: April 7, 2017 Madison, WI
Since 2001, WWIG has partnered with the La Follette School to provide Leadership Seminars for women who work at the local state or federal level of government or who interact with the government through private-sector employment. The seminars, which include more than 20 hours of training, are led by La Follette School Professor Susan Yackee and Professor Emeritus Dennis Dresang. For more information, see the website.
The Energy Fair Municipality Workshops
Workshops to help municipalities go solar! Reaching your community's sustainability goals doesn't have to be difficult. Come to the Energy Fair to take the next steps toward becoming a solar-ready municipality.
2017 Upper Midwest Basic Economic Development Course
July 17-21, 2017 Duluth, MN
The Upper Midwest BEDC is a comprehensive educational experience covering economic development fundamentals and is accredited by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). It fulfills the first prerequisites for those seeking Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) certification. For more details and to register, visit the website.
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RESOURCES
All-America Conversations
Free Toolkit from The National Civic League
All-America Conversations
is a program that offers ideas and tools to help cities bridge the divides in their communities and create a sense of civic pride and inclusiveness long-term.
The National Civic League is challenging local communities to hold
All-America Conversations
to explore local divides and tensions and identify specific actions to bridge those divides. Download the free toolkit here.
Wisconsin Land Use Megatrends
Center for Land Use Education
UW-Stevens Point Extension
Access this comprehensive report regarding the impact of transportation trends on land use. See this, as well as previous Megatrend editions, here.
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