The Wisconsin Stewardship Network 
Annual Meeting

January 28 and 29, 2000 - Stevens Point
Best Western Royale - Intersection of Hwys. 51 and 10

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The Wisconsin Stewardship Network invites you to participate in it’s fifth annual statewide conference.  The conference begins Friday at 4:00 and will run until Saturday afternoon at 5:00.  Like last year, we will meet at the Best Western Royale in Stevens Point, on Hwys. 51 and 10.

People from all over Wisconsin will come together to discuss how we can continue to work together to further the cause of conservation in Wisconsin.  Our theme this year -- "Strengthening Our Alliance" --  highlights the Network's many successes and recognizes the need for us to continue our efforts.  Unlimited opportunities exist for us to cooperate for the betterment of Wisconsin's natural environment.

  • Conference highlights: 
    • Keynote:  Apesanahkwat, the Menominee Nation's  Chairman, will speak about the need for coalitions in the conservation community during lunch on Saturday 
    • WSN Priority Issues:  Learn about Sulfide Mining, DNR Independence, Shoreland Protection, and Factory  Farms.  Then talk to other people about these issues  and design a plan for action!
    • New issues:  Connect with other people who care about your issues!  Learn about the proposed electric transmission line in northern Wisconsin.
    • Build Skills:  Learn how to communicate your message!  Find out about new, inexpensive technology that will improve the success of your organizations!  Work with our facilitators to polish your organizing skills!
The meeting will again take place at the Best Western Royale motel in Stevens Point.  Last year, 200 people from more than 70 organizations attended and we expect similar interest again this year.  The motel has set aside a first-come, first-serve block of rooms for reservations for conference attendees.  A room can be reserved by calling 1-715-341-5110.

The gathering begins Friday, at 1 pm.  The WSN steering committee will meet during the afternoon and a couple of workshops will be held concurrently.  An evening dinner and social at the motel wraps up the day. 

Saturday's activities run from 9 to 5 pm and include several workshops, a lunch and talk with keynote speaker Apsanahkwat, and opportunities for information sharing and networking. 

  • Workshops Include:
    • DNR Independence and Public Intervenor Restoration 
    • Mining 
    • Shoreland Protection 
    • Factory Farms 
    • Skills Sharing on message development, building powerful coalitions,  and creating an electronic action network
    • Activities include presentations on Wisconsin's Wildlands, Fishing Wisconsin's Rivers, and citizen-powered water testing programs. 
For a full listing of the two days' events, click here.

Cost for the event is $45 for both days, $30 for Saturday only, 1/2 price for low-income or students.  The charge includes meals.  We have a 200 person seating limit at the facility so consider registering early.  For more details, contact Ann Finan, the WSN state coordinator for more information.  You can also register for the conference electronically from this site. 

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