Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 7:30 am - 1:00 pm Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts 18 Shake Rag St. Mineral Point, WI 53565
Join us for conversations about the future of Wisconsin’s small (and mighty) communities. This year's forums will bring together residents, community leaders, elected officials, business leaders, and civic-minded individuals to share best practices and discuss strategies to address our communities' unique opportunities and challenges.
$20 registration, includes light breakfast and lunch
Forum Agenda (subject to change)
7:30 am Registration
8:00 am Welcome and Introductions
8:45 am Local Case Studies: Stories and examples of the vital work going on in the community
10:00 am Wisconsin Clerks: The Swiss Army knives of their communities That real-world experience and inside knowledge of what clerks go through informs Melissa Kono’s work in Extension. Kono has developed several trainings focused on helping municipal clerks be more effective and efficient. She provides training on election law and processes to election workers across Wisconsin and has trained volunteer groups on voter registration.
Speaker: Melissa Kono, Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension.
10:45 am Roundtable Discussions Leaders will include Melissa Kono, Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension; Staff and community leaders from the Mineral Point area; and state agency leaders.
11:45 am Wrap up
Noon Lunch with colleagues and resource leaders
Wisconsin Rural Partners601 Sawyer Terrace #5184Madison, WI 53705
