2026 Winnefox Annual Meeting

Join us in person for a full day of conversation, community, and information sharing.

Date: Tuesday, January 27,  2026
Time: 9:00am - 3:30pm
Location: Green Lake American Legion Hall (map and directions) 

Agenda:

• 8:30 - 9:00         Coffee & Tea, Light Breakfast
• 9:00 - 9:30         Winnefox Strategic Plan
• 9:30 - 10:15       Introductions and Ice Breaker - Share one program or service from 2025 you are proud of.
• 10:15 - 10:30     Break
• 10:30 - 11:30     Guest Presenters/Discussion & Listening Session
  • Ben Miller, Director/State Librarian, Wisconsin Bureau of Libraries
  • Kara Sullivan, Executive Director, Wisconsin Library Association
  • Ben and Kara will each provide an overview of the role each of their organizations play in supporting public libraries in Wisconsin. They are eager to hear from YOU. What is going well in your libraries, what do you need support with, how can their organizations better assist your work and goals.
• 11:30 - 12:30     Stats & Updates    
• 12:30 - 12:45     Elections & Winnie Awards
• 12:45 - 1:30       Lunch - J's BBQ, or bring your own 
  • beef brisket, smoked turkey
  • brioche and cornbread muffins
  • vegan chili
  • coleslaw and garden salad
  • mac and cheese
• 1:30 - 2:00         An Introduction to ADA Compliance for Your Website
  • Jay will provide an overview of what upcoming ADA compliance requirements and deadlines mean for your websites, adding and editing content, and how Winnefox will be helping you prepare over the next 12 months. (0.5 CE tech contact hours)
• 2:00-2:30           Getting Organized with File Findability
  • ​Pete will share an introduction to "File Findability" to help you tackle your files and folders, creating a system that keeps you organized, helps you find documents you need quickly, and allows others in your organization to collaborate with you more easily. (0.5 CE contact hours)
• 2:30-3:30          Choose Your Own Adventure
  • ​Get cozy with fresh coffee or cocoa, chips and salsa, and treats. Use this distraction-free time to tackle the things that always ends up on the bottom of the to-do list!
  • Staff will be on hand to answer questions and help you get started, including but not limited to:
    • File Findability
    • Annual Report
    • Website Content
    • Constant Contact
    • Reports and Stats

Questions? Contact Clairellyn Sommersmith at sommersmith@winnefox.org or 920-569-2179.