WISCONSIN LEADERSHIP SEMINARS INC
Developing the young leaders of Wisconsin!
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Wisconsin Leadership Seminar
WILS coordinates an annual 3-day leadership seminar for high school sophomores from Wisconsin and Upper Michigan encouraging leadership development through emphasis on personal responsibility, volunteerism, inclusiveness and decision making. Each high school in the state nominates one sophomore leader to represent their school each year. The seminar is offered at no charge to the students or their schools because we believe our youth should be provided development opportunities based on their character and potential, not their economic means. Our organization is 100% volunteer run. Our main seminar costs include lodging, meeting space, meals, printing and postage.
After seminar our young leaders are invited to join our Alumni Association which is run by a young leaders board of high school and college students who plan ongoing leadership development conferences, volunteer service projects and social activities.
WILS Alumni Association
WILS's mission is carried on throughout the year and into future seminars through our Alumni Association. The alumni hold 2-3 annual reunions, publish 3 newsletters per year, and perform community service between seminars in order to maintain the WILS spirit and to continue friendships. The Alumni Association also actively fundraises to provide sponsorships for the seminar and awards two $500 college scholarships each year.
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WISCONSIN LEADERSHIP SEMINARS INC
Board of directorsas of 03/14/2019
Sarah Perkins
UW-Milwaukee
Cassie Kriefall
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Shannon Clark West
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Hailey Erdman
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Hannah Erdman
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Chris Lisser
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Jacqueline Schaefer
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Rachel Schumacher
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James Doerner
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Maggie Erdman
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Zachary Koop
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Olivia Kreyer
UW Madison
Nicholas Mack
Covance Laboraties
Sarah Perkins
UW Milwaukee