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Beware phishing attempt from "WLI Group"
Beware phishing attempt from "WLI Group"

Text messages from "someone" at the WLI Group are not coming from anyone in this association. Continue Reading

Postedby Jennifer Borlick
Date posted09/3/2024


Jim Giglierano's Retirement Celebration
Jim Giglierano's Retirement Celebration

Hi WLIA Members and Friends, Jim Giglierano, our Geographic Information Officer, is launching into retirement next week with a party! Check out the invitation below and RSVP to be there next Tuesday! If you can’t make it, be sure to sign the E-card and say hi when you can! See you next... Continue Reading

Postedby Colter Sikora
Date posted08/29/2024


Member Spotlight: Chris Dickerson
Member Spotlight: Chris Dickerson

It’s a great pleasure to introduce you all to Chris Dickerson, an LIS Analyst at Waukesha County and new WLIA board member as of 2024. Continue Reading

Postedby Emily Sudar
Date posted08/21/2024


Land Records Leadership Series: 8 Steps Toward Effective Communication
Land Records Leadership Series: 8 Steps Toward Effective Communication

Having trouble getting your message across? These eight steps might help. Continue Reading

Postedby Adam Dorn
Date posted08/15/2024


An Ode To Summer Loves: WLIA President's Message
An Ode To Summer Loves: WLIA President's Message

Above: Robert Noble (a Washington Island Ferry), Door County When you are WLIA President, time can act funny. Last time I wrote in this space, I spoke in football metaphors promoting the 2024 WLIA Annual Conference. Suddenly, seven months have passed and I’m well overdue to share the cool... Continue Reading

Postedby Colter Sikora
Date posted08/12/2024


2024 Virtual Workshops
2024 Virtual Workshops

Details on the 2024 WLIA Summer Virtual Workshops in August! Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted07/30/2024


2024 Fall Regional - A Rendezvous in the Driftless!
2024 Fall Regional - A Rendezvous in the Driftless!

Mark your calendars for the October 16th – 18th in beautiful La Crosse and start making plans to attend this WLIA Regional Meeting. Several great presentations are planned focusing on topics & projects within and about the Driftless Area. Here is a Sneak Peak into what the Education... Continue Reading

Postedby Doug Avoles
Date posted07/23/2024


Member Spotlight: Kimberly Christman
Member Spotlight: Kimberly Christman

We've brought back the Member Spotlight series so we can all get to know each other better. Do you know a WLIA colleague that you think people should know? Let us know at communications@wlia.org and send us their contact information. We may not get to everyone, but we'll try! The Wisconsin... Continue Reading

Postedby Emily Sudar
Date posted07/23/2024


Land Records Leadership Series: Strategic Planning
Land Records Leadership Series: Strategic Planning

As we continue our Leadership Development Series, we move on to Strategic Planning. In this edition, we hear from Larry Cutforth, Jeremiah Erickson, and Jon Schwitchenberg. Continue Reading

Postedby Jennifer Borlick
Date posted07/22/2024


Seiler Geodrones 2024 Drone Demo Day
Seiler Geodrones 2024 Drone Demo Day

Join our Seiler Geodrones staff for 2024 Milwaukee, WI "Drone Demo Day" being held at Sussex Village Park in the Lion Open Shelter on Wednesday, August 28th. We’re planning to discuss the latest in drone technology as well as show off the capabilities in the field (weather permitting). Meet... Continue Reading

Postedby Jay Riester
Date posted07/8/2024


Member Spotlight: Emily Sudar
Member Spotlight: Emily Sudar

Meet Emily Sudar from Waukesha County! Continue Reading

Postedby Kim Meinert
Date posted06/19/2024


2024 Spring Regional...That's a Wrap!
2024 Spring Regional...That's a Wrap!

A big thank you to all those who attended, donated, presented, or helped prepare the 2024 WLIA Spring Regional! It was great to see so many presentations, conversations and connections being made last week in Marshfield. The Silent Auction and 50/50 raffle was another success with a total of $867... Continue Reading

Postedby Nicole Barbiaux
Date posted06/13/2024