I came away from our recent WBA Summer Conference in La Crosse feeling the incredible sense of community I get from all our events. We have such wonderful members and great attendance at WBA events, and we don’t take that for granted. We know you feel this sense of community as well. We hear from you.
There was a lot to celebrate at the Summer Conference, like new Local Broadcast Legends, new Hall of Fame inductees, the Duke Wright Media Technology Institute, and a special recognition of our dear friend Shannon Hellenbrand. Shannon was presented with the WBA Distinguished Service Award. It’s only the third to be awarded. It’s not an annual award. It’s only awarded when the WBA Board and Foundation Board deem it worthy. She retired recently from the Wisconsin Army National Guard (WIARNG), but in her various roles with the WIARNG, she strengthened the relationship between broadcasters and the Guard to the solid bond we all appreciate today. We are so grateful, Shannon!
Last, but certainly not least, we also took time to remember our dear WBA family member Liz Boyd during the keynote luncheon. We know you miss her too…. turrribly.
The WBA’s Doug Chickering WIAA Sports Workshop is coming to Lambeau Field on July 24. We’ll have a variety of speakers, a stadium tour, and you’ll get to experience training camp. Be sure to register ASAP. Space is limited! We so appreciate our long partnership with the ackers. Fun Fact, newly inducted WBA Hall of Famer Paul Braun helped me plan our second WBA sports workshop in 2012!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE WIAA SPORTS WORKSHOP
The agenda for the Midwest Regional Broadcasters Clinic was released in June and we can’t wait for the gathering in September. We added a golf outing this year! It will be Sept. 15 at Pleasant View Golf Course in Middleton. You don’t have to be an engineer or going to the Clinic to take part.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE MIDWEST REGIONAL BROADCASTERS CLINIC
Your WBA office has a new face. Robin Stephens (Kyle’s fabulous wife) graciously stepped in to assist us earlier this year and, I’m most pleased to say, will be continuing with our WBA Team. You’ll start seeing her name in your inboxes and might also see her at future WBA events.
If you haven’t been to a WBA event recently, or ever, consider joining us. You’ll appreciate the sense of community you won’t get anywhere else.
