Register today for 2027 Electric Operations Conference & Expo: MEUW and the Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association (WECA) will hold the 2027 Electric Operations Conference & Expo at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells on Jan. 13 – 14. Employees at all levels are welcome and encouraged to attend this year’s event, which features a full agenda with a great lineup of speakers, including nationally renowned safety speaker, Brandon Schroeder. There will also be breakout sessions and cohort discussions on important topics, as well as an Expo with utility suppliers and service providers that will run for five hours on Thursday, Jan. 14.
There are three different options for registration passes — Kilowatt, Megawatt, and Gigawatt. The Gigawatt pass provides access to all sessions on both days, the Welcome Reception, the Expo, and all meals (except for the Apprentice Graduation Banquet, which requires a separate registration). However, those most interested in the trade show, for example, can opt to purchase a Megawatt pass, which offers access to the Wednesday Welcome Reception and Thursday’s conference sessions, meals, and the Expo. MEUW members who register by Nov. 20 will only pay $365 for the Gigawatt pass or $265 for the Megawatt pass.
Full details about the event are available here. Don’t forget to book your EOCE hotel room today to take advantage of the reduced rate.
The November edition of Live Lines was distributed on Nov. 3. In case you missed it, you can find it online here.
Learn the basics of advocacy — attend free, live webinar on Dec. 3: Ever wonder what “advocacy” really means or how you can make your voice heard? Join your fellow municipal employees on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 10:00 a.m. for an “Advocacy 101” webinar designed to break it all down in a simple, practical way.
In this interactive session, you’ll learn:
- What advocacy is (and how it’s different from lobbying).
- Why it matters for our communities and industry.
- Easy, effective ways to share your story and get your message across.
- Who the key decision-makers are and how they shape policy.
No experience is required — just bring your curiosity and a willingness to give it a try. By the end, you’ll walk away with a few simple tools and a better understanding of how everyday people can make a real difference. There is no cost, but pre-registration is required. Register today!
Who’s new at MEUW? To supplement our small staff, MEUW sometimes works with independent contractors to ensure our organization operates efficiently and meets our members’ needs. We value these partners and appreciate their contributions. Most recently, Trina Paske has joined us in the office to help with a variety of tasks and projects. She brings a wealth of administrative support experience and skills. She can be reached at tpaske@meuw.org.
Register today for Leadership Coaching course: End the year on a high note by joining the Dec. 2 Leading Through Coaching course. As part of MEUW’s professional development programming, we’re offering a one-day leadership development course that focuses on knowing how and when to coach — highlighting the skills and emotional intelligence needed to coach others effectively. Good coaches are seen as role models and therefore need to understand those things that cause them to have frustration, negative self-talk, and, in turn, keep them from channeling their emotions productively. Knowing yourself will help you to be more effective as a leader and a coach resulting in the ability to effectively develop others. Registration and details about what you’ll learn are available here.
Build your Communications and Project Management skills: As part of MEUW’s Fundamentals of Utility Management Training Series, this one-day class will cover why communications and project management are important to operating a successful municipal utility. Stressing time management, giving clear directions that are understood the first time and listening well for meaningful feedback, this course will cover different communication styles and methods to best get your message across. Held Wednesday, Feb. 10 in Wisconsin Dells, the agenda and instructor information can be found here. Register today!