A. Can You Hear Me Now? Giving Effective
Testimony to Legislators at a Public Hearing
Do you have an opinion on lake issues? Ever feel that
your voice is just not being heard? Then this workshop is
for you. Using a mock legislative hearing as a teaching
tool, participants will learn the techniques of effective
citizen input and equip themselves to communicate with their
elected public officials, whether in writing, in person, at
meetings, or through the media. Learn how to avoid the
pitfalls of poor communication and gain confidence as a
lakes advocate.
Limit: 30
Presenters:
Debby Anderson Meyer and Beverly Speer, Wisconsin Democracy
Campaign
B. Educating the Next Generation: Success
through Collaboration
Want to actively engage students and youth with lakes
and watershed issues? This workshop will give you what you
need to deliver hands-on, project-based learning experiences
for the next generation. Presenters will share examples of
collaborative efforts among groups such as
K-12 teachers, 1ake organizations, environmental education
centers, local governments and state agencies. Curriculum
materials, funding ideas, and state academic standards will
be discussed.
[Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available]
Presenters: Jim Korb, Rockbridge High School;
Carol LeBreck, Wisconsin Association of
Lakes; Tom Eddy, Green Lake High School; Stacey
Schaefer, Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute; Sandy
Gillum, Wisconsin Association of Lakes; Rollie Alger, Vilas
County; and Carolyn Scholl, Vilas County Land & Water
Conservation Department
C. Well-kept Secrets All Lake Property
Owners Should Know
This positive and humorous workshop gets to the
skinny-dipping truth and takes a fresh look at an
encyclopedia’s worth of things we know and don’t know about
lake property. Learn about positive solutions for lake and
lakeshore problems that can be applied to any property. Take
a sensible look at how to benefit your lake by using your
time and money more effectively. Learn why lawns are
losers and discover new uses for what grows on your
property.
Presenter: Tom Girolamo, Eco-Building & Forestry, LLC
D. Lake District Commissioner Training I:
Responsibilities, Annual Meetings and More
Do you feel a little unsure about what you are doing as a
lake district commissioner? Whether you are new to your lake
district or a seasoned lake district commissioner, this
workshop will help you sort through the requirements of
being a commissioner and operating a lake district. Topics
covered include: how to comply with open meetings and open
records requirements, running board meetings and annual
meetings, voting requirements, and communicating with
members. (An afternoon workshop will cover lake district
budget and financing.)
Coordinators: Judy Jooss, Wisconsin Association of Lakes;
and Jeffrey Thornton, Southeastern Wisconsin Regional
Planning Commission
E. Photography: Tips and Tricks for Taking
Better Photos
Photographs are powerful. If you want to learn the
basics or enhance your photography skills, come learn from a
pro. Discover special techniques and approaches that
professional photographers use to create stronger images
that move and motivate their audience. Whether you use a
digital or film camera, you will expand your knowledge of
lighting, composition and camera basics. Topics include
people pictures, nature photos, close-up techniques, digital
images, and the use of presentation and photo software. You
are encouraged to bring questions and 2-3 examples of your
work to share. Digital images should be on a flash drive
device or CD.
Presenter: Doug Moore, UW-Stevens Point Photography
