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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Monthly Lake Org Chats - New in 2025

​The goal of these "monthly chats" is to i​​ntroduce important and timely topics to the lake organization community in Wisconsin in a fun and engaging way while providing additional resources. ​​​​With over 750 lake organizations in Wisconsin and thousands of individuals who work with and for these organizations, we want to make sure we provide information in a variety of ways so everyone can access them. ​

These chats are recorded conversations on YouTube. 

Episode 1: Developing Organizational Capacity for Lake Groups

​​This very first episode is focused on Organizational Capacity for Lake Groups. We cover what we mean when we use the term organizational capacity, why we think it’s important, and what organizations can do to increase their capacity to get things done.​

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Direct link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKQaI6bmr80&list=PL6aVQYpBMBW9uKvBV6HWgdBJRtZy5uzzR 

Length of recording: 35 minutes; 15 seconds

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Feedback form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuSZM7tUPvQSmIZbsE8hSeLVX4cVQXFxUvN33diqQ-Sg_bHw/viewform​

Episode 2​: Communicating Effectively Using Email


In this episode, we discuss how to use electronic communications, mainly email, effectively.

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Direct link: https://youtu.be/VgAzsMizKFg?si=jH-RkdjMijrw7sse

Length of recording: 49 minutes; 48 seconds

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Feedback form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuSZM7tUPvQSmIZbsE8hSeLVX4cVQXFxUvN33diqQ-Sg_bHw/viewform​


Episode 3: Planning for the Annual Meeting


In this episode, we discuss the importance of planning for the annual meeting, including the location, getting the word out, supplies, developing the agenda, elections, committee reports, special guests, and more!


Direct link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNLk_0zuEgA 

Length of recording: 50 minutes; 54 seconds

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Feedback form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuSZM7tUPvQSmIZbsE8hSeLVX4cVQXFxUvN33diqQ-Sg_bHw/viewfor


Episode 4: Aligning Budgets with Purpose


In this episode, we discuss the importance of budgets and how to align your budget with your organization's purpose.

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Length of recording: 47 minutes; 12 seconds



Episode 5: Handling Finances


In this episode, we explore all of the ways lake associations and districts might deal with money matters including borrowing money, accepting donations, payroll, filing taxes, and many other topics. We also discuss best practices when it comes to handling finances.
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Length of recording: 1 hour; 24 minutes; 21 seconds




Episode 6: Using Committees Appropriately and Effectively


This episodes emphasizes the importance of using committees and explores their purpose and structure. Hear from representatives of both lake districts and associations as they share the benefits and challenges of committees.
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Length of recording: 41 minutes; 6 seconds




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