WPFL Association Challenge – Wisconsin Coalition on Donation Commitment: We made this a project for the Wisconsin Coalition on Donation and formed a committee. We held a WPFL Luncheon at Miller Park in Milwaukee and we have two more luncheons planned for Madison (May-June) and the Green Bay-Appleton area (Fall). We had a budget of $ 1,000 – sought sponsors. Briggs & Stratton sponsored the cost of the meal. Midwest Airlines donated the air travel. Milwaukee Hilton City Center donated hotel rooms and a meeting room for a pre-event press conference. Milwaukee Brewers donated their exclusive club room for the luncheon

WPFL Association Challenge – Wisconsin Coalition on Donation Action: We invited 120 local business and association leaders. Had Dr. Moritsugu lined up to be our keynote – lost him right before the event and Reg Green flew in on short notice to replace him. Held a breakfast meeting for all Coalition members with Reg Green. Held a pre-event press conference at the Hilton. Gave copies of Reg’s book and DVD to everyone in attendance. Handed out packets with sample newsletter items, paycheck stuffers and a list of possible ideas to implement. Developed a “Workplace Action Plan” and asked those attending to fill out and sign it before leaving.

WPFL Association Challenge – Wisconsin Coalition on Donation Results: We had 40 in attendance at the luncheon. Reg Green was awesome !!! Great venue – very important – unique & different. Several offers to partner with companies and associations there on the spot – more on the way. State Public Health Nurses Convention - May Donate Life Day with Milwaukee Brewers – April 8 Brewers are displaying the Donate Life logo on their Billboard for the month of April.

WPFL Association Challenge – Wisconsin Coalition on Donation Next steps: Coalition committee members divided the attendees into lists for follow-up. We are in the process of that right now. Hold another luncheon in Madison within the next two months – just waiting to confirm our speaker. Working on securing sponsorship and a date for a luncheon in the Green Bay-Appleton area. Sending packets to companies and associations who expressed interest but couldn’t attend.

WPFL Association Challenge – Wisconsin Coalition on Donation Committee Members: Tim Olsen – Wisconsin Donor Network 9200 W. Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI (414) Trey Schwab – UWHC Organ Procurement Organization 450 Science Drive Suite 220 Madison, WI (608) Kim Wick – Froedtert Hospital Media Relations Martha Mallon – Wisconsin Dept. of Health & Family Services Teresa Paulus – Donor Mom & Coalition Member at Large Dina Steinberger – UWHC OPO Mary Nachreiner – UWHC OPO Lisa Hass-Peters – Froedtert Hospital Melissa Kerhin – Wisconsin Donor Network Pat Staaden – Wisconsin Donor Network Volunteer