Pregame Picks: What if I'm Not a Mapper?
We've still got PLENTY of workshops and sessions for you! Continue Reading
Postedby Kimberly Christman
Date posted01/23/2024
Annual Conference
News and Updates related to the Annual Conference
Pregame Picks: Parcel Fabric Workshops & An Entire Track for Gettin' Nerdy
We're highlighting Workshops and Tracks to get you excited for Game Day. Which will you pick? The full preliminary agenda is available here and Sched, our online scheduling system, will be up soon with the final agenda. Kicking off on Wednesday morning is an introductory level workshop on... Continue Reading
Postedby Carmen Novak
Date posted01/23/2024
We Need YOU! Volunteer at the Annual Conference
Volunteers make the Annual Conference great for everyone! Continue Reading
Postedby Shelley Witte
Date posted01/17/2024
A Focus on the Opening Night
The Social Team has an action-packed event planned for opening night! Join in on a Polka-fest themed evening complete with the following: Polka Music Most Creative/Best Dressed Prize: Polka themed shirts, hats, etc. Activities such as Jarts, Jenga, Kubb, Yahtzee, and Bag Toss Yodeling... Continue Reading
Postedby Nicole Barbiaux
Date posted01/15/2024
WLIA Youth Map Contest – New in 2024! This one is “for the kids”!
Do you know a youth interested in drawing maps? Continue Reading
Postedby Christine Koeller
Date posted01/12/2024
Silent Auction Seeks Volunteers and Don't Forget to Donate!
There are many ways you can help raise scholarship funds... Continue Reading
Postedby Kim Meinert
Date posted01/12/2024
Your Playbook to WLIA Gatherings in Green Bay!
In football every great play warrants a counter play, something to enhance the team and keep things interesting. The Lombardi Packer teams were famous for their power sweep, but the Ice Bowl-winning touchdown was set-up by a play designed to go where the sweep couldn’t reach. The 2024 WLIA... Continue Reading
Postedby Colter Sikora
Date posted01/11/2024
Map Contest Update - Volunteers and Maps Needed!
Welcome back, map fans! Let’s rejoin the action after a relaxing holiday halftime… As the 3rd Quarter kicks off, we need you to pick up the pace by picking out your best work to share with your potentially picky peers. The 2024 WLIA Annual Conference is rapidly approaching and... Continue Reading
Postedby Mike Seidel
Date posted01/11/2024
Annual Keynote Introductions
Hello Folks, and Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed a wonderful holiday season and are excited for annual conference season at WLIA! Our fantastic Annual Conference Committee has been hard at work for months, and we are moving into what Coach Vince Lombardi would call “the big push”... Continue Reading
Postedby Colter Sikora
Date posted01/8/2024
Annual Keynote Announcement: Meet Ginny Mason!
Ginny Mason is an award-winning cartographer with a passion for creating and designing maps that tell stories. With over 20 years experience, her work has been recognized by the Society of News Design, The British Cartographic Society, ESRI, Avenza, and the Cartography and Geographic Information... Continue Reading
Postedby Nicole Barbiaux
Date posted01/5/2024
Annual Keynote Announcement: Meet Xan Fredericks!
Xan joins us as the National Map Liaison from the USGS National Geospatial Program Continue Reading
Postedby Colter Sikora
Date posted01/4/2024
Annual Keynote Announcement: Meet Michael Perry!
Michael Perry is an accidental New York Times bestselling author, humorist, singer/songwriter, amateur snow plow driver, and playwright from New Auburn, Wisconsin. Continue Reading
Postedby Colter Sikora
Date posted01/4/2024