BE A MEMBER, GET A MEMBER CAMPAIGN

Starting January 1, 2025, when you refer a new member to join the Wisconsin Library Association, both you and the new member will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a cash prize ($250 each).  Past campaigns have brought in more than 200 new WLA members, and we hope this year's campaign will help grow our membership even more!

How it Works

Convince a friend or colleague to join the Wisconsin Library Association and both of you can qualify to enter our prize drawing for $250 each.  In the upper right corner of the membership form add your name in the “Referred By” box. Each referral gives you an additional chance to win.

The drawing will take place in October 2025 at the WLA Annual Conference. Contest dates run January 1, 2025, through October 23, 2025.

CONTEST RULES

Do you need talking points? We just happen to have a list of benefits that will be very familiar to you: it’s easy to participate. Make a list of your colleagues, friends, Library Board Trustees, and volunteers who are not WLA members. Wow them with all of the reasons why becoming a member is a great idea. In the upper right corner of the membership form add your name in the “Referred By” box. Each referral gives you an additional chance to win. 

CONNECT
YOU ARE

  • connected to a profession, not just a job
  • immersed in learning best practices from a diverse group
  • at a nexus where issues, actions and ideas are shared

BELONG 
YOU BECOME

  • part of a bigger community representing libraries of all types and sizes and library staff and supporters at all levels
  • a member of a strong network of people passionate about libraries
  • a contributor through volunteering and leadership (a great way to build your CV/resume)

LEARN 
YOU HAVE ACCESS TO

  • annual spring and fall conferences, webinars and WLA member-led learning opportunities
  • mentorship opportunities
  • information exchange and alerts through newsletters, blogs, social media
  • opportunities to hone presentation skills and share expertise

LEAD 
YOU CAN

  • be a change agent on behalf of libraries in Wisconsin
  • enhance your leadership skills on committees, boards, as unit leaders and on state-wide library projects
  • be part of formal leadership training at the annual Leadership Development Institute

ADVOCATE 
YOU DEVELOP INTO

  • a knowledgeable advocate in your community
  • a strong advocate within your institution
  • a skilled political advocate for libraries with elected officials
  • a benefactor of the strong legislative agenda and efforts of WLA legislative efforts

CONTEST RULES

The definition of a “new member” is a personal* member who has not previously joined WLA, or who has not been a member for the past three calendar years. 

  1. If a new member forgets to add a colleague’s name in the “Referred By” box on the application, they can contact the WLA office to request a correction.

  2. A member may have their name submitted multiple times based on new member applications.

  3. The WLA Board and office staff are not eligible to participate.

  4. The deadline for names to be submitted for consideration is October 23, 2025.

Please help share the value of membership in the association that has been an important part of your career. Your efforts will bring growth and stability to WLA.

* not applicable to institutional memberships