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Registration Period Open for Leadership Waupaca County 2021-2022

We are excited to share that Leadership Waupaca County has teamed up with Green County Leaders to offer something fresh and new this year. It’s called “Civil Leadership for Vibrant Communities”. Leaders who lead and foster civil conversations and welcome diverse perspectives make better decisions. That’s particularly important now, when communities, nonprofits, and businesses are […]

LWC is Reshaping Their Program for the 2020-2021 Season

As we have learned to adapt the way we work, socialize, and live during this pandemic, LWC is also making some changes this year. While LWC will not be held this year as it was in previous years, we are excited to be developing a new program to address current leadership challenges. We will be […]

Trailblazers – Session 8 – Tricia Rose

Trailblazers—that’s what they’re calling us. Professionals. Leaders. The Leadership Waupaca County Class XX has just had our last class session before final presentations. This session was unique and unlike any that came before our particular class. Why? Because we were forced to meet online via Zoom, due to the historic COVID-19 pandemic. Sure, we could […]

First Class held remotely – Session 8 – Christi Gabrilska

On what was supposed to be a day dedicated to Environment and Systems Thinking, the Leadership Waupaca County Class XX paved the way as the first class to ever be held online via Zoom from our kitchens, living rooms or office’s for April’s class. Not originally planned for April, but very relevant in our current […]

Leadership Waupaca County Looks ahead to Class XXI

LWC Class XX just finished – we thank the participants and supporters of this program for your flexibility and pioneer-spirit as we maneuvered through the last session and graduation via ZOOM. Looking ahead to Class XXI….. With the current COVID-19 situation, we do not have the applications or deadlines in place for Class XXI. We […]

Leadership Waupaca County Goes to Madison – Session 5 – Pam Kolb

LEADERSHIP WAUPACA COUNTY GOES TO MADISON By Pam Kolb Session 5 consisted of two full days in Madison, Wisconsin to increase our knowledge and understanding of Wisconsin Government and issues affecting the entire state. Once our group arrived in Madison., we went straight to the State Capitol building. There we were welcomed by Representative Kevin […]

Working on Solutions to Improve Water Quality in Wisconsin – Session 5 – Kevin Konkol

“Working on Solutions to Improve Water Quality in Wisconsin” by Kevin Konkol The second day of Session Five from the Capitol in Madison was filled with more learning opportunities. Jason Mugnaini discussed a day in the life of being the Chief of Staff for Senator Luther Olson. Jason has been in this profession for over […]

County Government – Session 4 – Renee Berg

County Government in Session 4 By Renee Berg At the Waupaca County Courthouse, we started our day with some of the Waupaca County Board members in attendance. The County Board Chair, Dick Koeppen, shared some insight with us and discussed the importance of working together as a team and staying positive. One of the quotes […]

Agriculture in Waupaca County and throughout the USA – Session 3 – Eric Barg

Agriculture in Waupaca County and throughout the USA By Eric Barg At session 3, our guest speaker Greg Blonde, talked to us about the different types and sizes of farms in Waupaca County and the US and the impacts they have on the communities. His presentation demonstrated the economic force of agriculture in the county. […]