ANNUAL MEETING

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

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11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Registration

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12:15 p.m.
Federated Youth Foundation Annual Meeting
(Florian Gardens Grand Trillium & Primrose Ballrooms)

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1–1:30 p.m. 
WECA Business Meeting
(Grand Trillium & Primrose Ballrooms)
   Welcome & Introductions
   Pledge of Allegiance & National Anthem
   Recognition of Veterans & Active-Duty Military
   Call to Order
   Introductions of the WECA Board of Directors
   Secretary-Treasurer’s Report

• Credentials Report
• Proof of Meeting Notice
• Approval of 2022 Annual Meeting Minutes
• 2022–2023 Financial Report

   Resolutions
   Chairman’s Report

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1:30–2:30 p.m.
Connecting Energy Policy and National Security, and Why One Cannot Exist Without the Other

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2:30–2:45 p.m.
Break

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2:45–3:15 p.m.
NRECA Director Election

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3:15–4 p.m.
Self-Administered CPR

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4–5 p.m.
Break & Check into Your Hotel

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5–6:15 p.m.
Awards Reception and Social
(Florian Gardens Foyer & Silverleaf Room)

Thank You to Awards Reception & Social Sponsor

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6:15 p.m.
Dinner and Awards Ceremony
(Grand Trillium & Primrose Ballrooms)

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

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7–8 a.m.
Breakfast Buffet  (Grand Trillium & Primrose Ballrooms)

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8–8:45 a.m.
Business Meeting (cont.)
   President & CEO’s Report
   Year in Review Video
   Youth Tour and Youth Leadership Congress (YLC) Preview Video

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8:45–9 a.m.
Federated Group Retention Report

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9–9:30 a.m.
The Sausage Making of Policy, Politics, and PACS: An Open Discussion with Your Lobbyists

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9:30–9:45 a.m.
Break

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9:45–11 a.m.
Bringing Electricity to the Navajo Nation: A Wisconsin Connection

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11–11:15 a.m.
Break 

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11:15 a.m.–12 p.m.
Is Rural Wisconsin Ready for the Broadband Boom?

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12–12:10 p.m.
WECA Closing Business Session

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WECA Board Reorganizational Meeting (to be held immediately following annual meeting)

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