President’s Perspective

EXCITING EVENTS ON THE HORIZON

The next few months will be busy and exciting ones for the TLW, culminating with the 2021 Fall Convention and Trade Show. We’ll finally be back in person Oct. 4-7 at the Red Lion Hotel Paper Valley in Appleton. We are really looking forward to seeing everyone after missing out on our last three conventions!

As we gear up for the big event, there are plenty of other activities to attend and participate in, starting with our annual League Leaders Day on Aug. 30 in Oshkosh. Held once a year, League Leaders Day is set aside as a time for those who volunteer to strengthen our organization to meet and discuss league issues. It’s an opportunity to learn from one another and our guest presenters. Participants can then return to their leagues with new ideas and inspiration. The Walworth County Tavern League is hosting our 23rd Annual State Golf Outing on Sept. 13 at Hawk’s View Golf Club in Lake Geneva. There’s still time to sign up your foursome. If you want to participate, but don’t have a foursome, get registered and we’ll pair you up!

We are holding one more event prior to the convention and it’s an important one: Our annual Legislative Day takes place Sept. 28 in Madison. A strong showing of member support is key as we move through legislative sessions and elections each year. Please make plans now to be there. There is strength in numbers!

In further support of our efforts in the political arena, I’m excited to announce a special silent auction to benefit our political action committees (PACs). Each year, at both our Spring Conference and Fall Convention, we hold a fundraising auction to support our PACs. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, we missed out on three conventions and the fundraising that might have taken place. In an attempt to fill this gap, a special online auction will be held in August. Our generous leagues and districts are donating some great items that you can bid on starting in early August and going through Sept. 6. I encourage you to support our PACs whose funds are used to protect our businesses year-round through TLW legislative efforts.

Speaking of fundraising efforts, all of our members were mailed Football FundCrazr tickets in late July. We appreciate your support in selling these and returning the tickets to the office. With the extension of the National Football League (NFL) season to 18 weeks and plenty of prize money, these tickets will practically sell themselves!

It’s an exciting and busy time at the TLW, and I hope you’ll have a chance to participate in all that we have planned.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me or the TLW staff if you have any questions. I look forward to seeing everyone at our various events and upcoming convention!

Salute,

Chris Marsicano TLW President

A strong showing of member support is key at Legislative Day in Madison as we move through legislative sessions and elections each year.