Chapter Information
LeaderEthics-Wisconsin currently has active chapters in La Crosse and Madison.
Interested in seeing a chapter in your community? Learn how to get started below.
Starting a New Chapter
LeaderEthics-Wisconsin members may form a local chapter with a minimum of ten members. Members may already belong to another chapter or be listed as members-at-large. Chapters are typically formed within a community or region, though statewide chapters may also be established.
Application Requirements
Members proposing a new chapter must submit an application letter to
leaderethicswi@gmail.com, addressed to the LeaderEthics-Wisconsin Board.
The application must include:
The name of the proposed chapter
The community or region the chapter represents
A list of initial members
Names of the Chapter Officers:
Chair
Vice-Chair
Secretary/Treasurer
A written plan describing how the chapter will fulfill its purpose and responsibilities
Signatures of the Chapter Officers
Once approved, the new chapter should invite a LeaderEthics-Wisconsin representative to meet with officers and participate in the initial meeting.
Candidate
A key focus of the local chapter is the development of candidates who actively support ethical leadership practices as a cornerstone to their candidacy. Next generation leaders are likely to be developed at the local level. The candidate for school board or city council may someday seek elected office at the set level. The chapter should provide information and technical support in candidate development on an ethical leadership platform. While chapters should develop a plan for Candidate Development at the local level, LeaderEthics-Wisconsin will provide assistance. The plan should include: a) a program to encourage new candidates to embrace LeaderEthics Principles, b) a format for dialog with experienced individuals, and c) the use of practical campaign tools (such as grassroots campaign development).
Chapter Organization
Each local chapter designates three officers:
Chapter Chair
Serves as the official representative of the chapter. Responsible for convening meetings and leading Community Development and Candidate Development efforts.
Chapter Vice-Chair
Acts as the alternate senior representative and organizes annual Community and Candidate Development programming, including securing speakers and presenters.
Secretary/Treasurer
Maintains financial records and manages external correspondence for the chapter.
Chapters may involve additional members in leadership roles as needed.
Development
Community
Local chapters should develop a plan for expanding community awareness. This plan should include developing programs with keynote speakers to discuss ethical leadership in practice. These speaker events may be virtual or face-to-face. They are an opportunity to invite guest attendees in order to expand awareness of LeaderEthics-Wisconsin. Furthermore, local chapters may embrace plans to engage with local editorial boards, the social media, and the community at-large. Local Chapters may opt to develop a local performance grading survey for local officials.
Chapters are encouraged to explore developing a Community information Coalition (CIC)...a collaborative effort between local media and community organizations. The CIC will develop virtual events designed to counter disinformation and misinformation within the local community.