The WCCE Second Annual Conference and Retreat was a chance for Chamber Executives statewide to stay on top of the hottest new trends in the industry, learn all about the legislative state of our state, and to network with their peers. The Heidel House Resort was named "Best Wisconsin Resort" by Wisconsin Trails Magazine, and is known for its breathtaking sunsets and elegant atmosphere. | | |
There's much mingling to be done during the opening night reception before dinner. Here is Ed Bieno , Stoughton Chamber, and three of the conference vendors; Kurt Kuras with Pioneer Press, Ward Thompson with ChamberMaster, and Greg Smith with Discover Wisconsin Mediaworks.
A good crowd braved the potential rain storms and headed out for a boat cruise on Green Lake. This group was brave enough to stay outside rather than stay down below where it was warm and dry.
After Joe Heuer 's keynote address that kicked off the conference, Joe joined everyone at the reception. Here he is on the left, along with Barbara Wesener , SECUB, and John Beckord , Forward Janesville.
Has the bonfire become a WCCE conference tradition? This camfire choral may say so.
Dave Minor shows off his new T-shirt created and donated by NovoPrint.
Terry Schulz from Waupaca, and Laurie Shaw from New London peruse their goodie bags courtesy of the Communities of Green Lake. | |
The WCCE Annual Meeting was held during dinner the second night of the conference. Here are three of the four retiring directors: Jane ann Savaske from Merrill, Sharon Scaccia from West Suburban, and Ann Smith from Sun Prairie. Not pictured is Debbie Bauer from Marshfield.
Paul Jadin from Green Bay moved up the ranks and is now Vice President of the WCCE Board. New board members include Gene Dalhoff from Baraboo, Dee Olsen from Sheboygan, and Carol White from Brookfield.
'Twas a pirate theme mateys - what more can we say?
After serving for nearly two years as WCCE President, Dave Minor packs up and is ready to go. But not before he snags one more trout with the new fishing equipment given to him by his successor, John Beckord .
John Beckord , Forward Janesville, gives his inaugural speech as incoming president. He explained all about what the audience is really thinking about when listening to a speaker.
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