WBA Staff Advocacy Fundraiser Yields Over $12.5K
In June, WBA hosted its annual fundraiser in support of Wisbankpac and the Alliance of Bankers for Wisconsin (ABW). The event welcomed voluntary staff donations by way of a specified contribution from payroll, a check made out to one of the funds, or the purchase of one or more ‘Jeans Day’ stickers for a casual dress day at the office. All money raised directly supports WBA’s pro-banking and pro-business advocacy efforts.
The “WBA Brewers Tailgate Summer Classic” fundraiser included a lunchtime cookout in the WBA parking lot with Lorenzo Cruz and Tyler Foti from the Government Relations team handling the grilling of brats, burgers, and hotdogs.
WBA staff also got competitive in a series of fun games. Winners were:
• Bags toss – Daryll Lund
• Pitching – Daryll Lund
• Whiffle Ball Home Run Derby – Cassie Krause
After the tailgate staff members were able to check out the Brewers game on TV in a meeting room.
WBA President and CEO Rose Oswald Poels commented, “I’m very proud and honored that the WBA staff is clearly committed to the banking industry’s advocacy, alongside the membership.” Oswald Poels added, “In fact, the combined donations of staff make WBA the top contributing organization thus far in 2024.”
“It’s clear that no matter what staff members’ own political leanings are, they recognize what is crucial about WBA’s advocacy efforts is that the effort supports the industry we all work in, and, importantly, the funds raised are used to help support pro-banking political candidates that are not “D” or “R”, but “B” for the “Banking” Party, said Oswald Poels.
This year, WBA staff collectively raised over $12,550 — far exceeding the Association’s goal of $7,000!
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