Executive Letter: Celebrate Financial Literacy at the Third Annual Wisconsin Bankers Foundation Gala
By Rose Oswald Poels
I am pleased to announce the Wisconsin Bankers Foundation Gala will be returning for its third year! The event will take place on Thursday, September 25th from 5:30-8:30 at the Goodman Community Center Brassworks Building in Madison. The event is open to the public, and I cordially invite you to be a part of this elegant and exciting evening.
The gala is hosted by the charitable arm of the Wisconsin Bankers Association. The event celebrates the impactful work of the Foundation and the many bankers across Wisconsin who work to promote financial literacy.
Those who attended last year’s gala know what a lively night it can be! We’re bringing back emcee Geoffrey Sandler with Celebrations Entertainment who will serve as the DJ, auctioneer, and high-energy party host. Attendees will enjoy a delicious array of heavy appetizers, desserts, and an open bar.
There will be silent and live auctions featuring a range of items and experiences — your winning bid will support the Foundation’s statewide grants, scholarships, and financial education programs. We’ll also take time to recognize the non-profit grant recipients and the important work they do every day.
This year’s venue — the historic Brassworks Building — offers a warm, elegant atmosphere. Attire can range from business to semi-formal. Come as you are, or dress up and make a night of it! Tickets are $150 per individual or $1000 for a group of eight — a great option for bringing colleagues, clients, and friends along.
The Wisconsin Bankers Foundation (WBF) has been committed to promoting financial literacy across our state through education, scholarships, and research since its founding in 2015. WBF’s ongoing efforts include the Reading Raises Interest kits distributed on Teach Children to Save Day, free access to Banconomics data reports, and grants to nonprofit organizations whose missions align with ours. The Foundation also supports students directly by awarding scholarships to young people pursuing agricultural banking programs in Wisconsin and to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding financial literacy achievement.
I invite you to take an active role in this important event by attending, sponsoring the gala, and/or donating items for auction. Your sponsorship payments to WBF as a 501(c)3 public charitable organization are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the IRS rules. Please contact me, Nick Loppnow (nloppnow@wisbank.com) or Elizabeth Fenton (efenton@wisbank.com) to sponsor the event or donate auction items.
Please join us for an elegant evening of food, music, networking, and generosity. I look forward to seeing you at one of my favorite events of the year!
