2026 Seminar

From June 12th to 14th, 205 students attended our 49th seminar!

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Our Mission

To identify outstanding high school sophomores throughout Wisconsin for being responsible citizens in their community and/or school and provide them with the opportunity and encouragement to recognize their leadership potential.

Responsibility

Service

Decision Making

Inclusiveness

Alumni association

Upon completion of the three-day seminar, participants are invited to join the WILS Alumni Association. Through the Alumni Association, they are able to continue on a path that fosters the growth and development of their leadership skills, volunteerism, and community involvement to become successful, responsible contributors to society.

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Flashback Friday! Throwing it back to Giveback Sunday at The Tap Yard in Waukesha. The numbers are in: over $1,100 raised for the next year of student leaders!

HUGE THANK YOU to the @thetapyard for the opportunity to gather and raise funds for WIL

Our seminar is not possible without community support, and we are so thankful for Sun Prairie Optimist Club, Optimist Club of Plymouth Wisconsin, and Mukwonago Optimist club for sponsoring students to attend our last seminar #WILS2026

Who's ready to WIN?!

Don't miss the 50/50 raffle during Giveback Sunday at The Tap Yard! Not one, but TWO chances to win! See you there 💫

Are you...
💙 At least 21 years old
💙 Passionate about WILS
💙 Committed to making a positive impact

We would love you to consider joining the WILS Board of Directors! Our annual elections are about a month away on Wednesday, September 23rd at our

Some reminders as we get ready for Giveback Sunday at The Tap Yard! Parking passes & more info can be found online; head to the link in our bio for more info!

WILSers, we need your help!!

WILS is fully funded by donations and sponsors, which is why we need your help to volunteer at the state fair corn roast one of these upcoming weekends! 🎡🌽

Not only does the corn roast grant an amazing opportunity to

Come one, come all! Join WILS alumni, family & friends as we gather at The Tap Yard in Waukesha, WI for Giveback Sunday! Share a drink with old pals from WILS or catch a vibe with new friends! With a 50/50 raffle AND 20% of all soda, beer, wine a

Congratulations to the three 2026 scholarship recipients: Nevaeh Clayton, Maddie Meredith, and River Curtis!

These three dedicated WILSers have received $1000, awarded from the alumni association, to use towards their pursuit in a higher education.

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