WISCONSIN FARMERS UNION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

117 W. Spring Street, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin 54729

NATIONAL FARMERS UNION Legislative Fly-In 

September 9-11, 2024

Washington, DC

Wisconsin Farmers Union is offering scholarships for members to attend the National Farmers Union Legislative Fly-In, set for September 9-11 in Washington, DC. The deadline to apply is August 10, 2024.

WFU scholarships cover registration and select other costs. First time-attendees preferred, but all interested members are welcome to apply. Please indicate on the scholarship if you have attended previously. A limited number of scholarships are available. Women's Conference is exclusive to Farmers Union members. Not a member yet? Join today!  

The WFU Board of Directors has set the the number of scholarships and the total reimbursement limit for Wisconsin Farmers Union members to attend and participate in the National Farmers Union Legislative Fly-In. The limit of reimbursable participant support by WFU for this year is $1,000 per participant with 4 scholarships available. 

Selected Participant Expectations: 

• Participate in a pre-fly-in conference call explaining the fly-in.
• Arrange travel to Washington, D.C. and work with WFU to book lodging.
• Attend all scheduled meetings and appointments with Legislators, other Government officials, and Branches of Government. This will require significant walking each day.
• Speak on the proposed talking points during scheduled appointments.
• Attend evening gatherings when planned.
• Keep track of expenses and turn in itemized receipts to the state office within thirty days of the fly-in.
• Give a report at WFU Annual Convention and/or county/local, if called upon, and possibly write about your experience for the WFU newsletter or blog.
•  Encourage others in your county or local to attend in the future.
• Regarding reimbursement, participants should: 
  • Reserve and pay for travel to conference and lodging. 
  • Pay for any meals not included in conference agenda, including meals while traveling.
  • Give a report of your experience: in person at county/local meetings, WFU Emerging Leaders, and/or in writing (blog post, newsletter article, etc. The WFU communications teams can assist you with this). 
  • Encourage others in your county or local to attend in the future. 
  • Keep track of expenses and promptly send receipts to the state office within 30 days of the event. *Reimbursement may take up to four (4) weeks after submission of receipts. Total reimbursement limited to $1,000. *

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