State Bar of Wisconsin

AGENDA
Communications Committee

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Boardroom, State Bar Center, Madison

Note: All committee members are invited to attend a pre-meeting event facilitated by our marketing research staff to learn more how you use the Internet, WisBar and social media. This discussion begins promptly at 9:15, ending at 10:15. No preparation required, other than a familiarity with WisBar.

1. Welcome/introductions (5 min.)
   • Member profiles
2. Approval May 2009 minutes (5 min.)
3. Orientation
   1. Committee overview
      1. The committee’s strategic plan; State Bar strategic plan
      2. Resources; deadlines for revised plan, budget
      3. Subcommittee appointments/assignments
   2. State Bar Board of Governor issues (Palmersheim, BOG liaison)
      1. Voluntary bar, social media policy, strategic communications, etc.
   3. Housekeeping
      1. Conflict of interest policy
      2. Whistle-blower policy
      3. Lobby law compliance form
      4. Mileage reimbursement
4. Discussion
1. Reviewing WL articles
1. Questions about the WL review process, article development, or other nagging issues?
2. Suggestions for improving the review process? The product we deliver?
2. The voluntary bar: How will it impact what this committee does?
1. Publications Department overview: Activities, resources, member value
2. Request for input from Strategic Planning Committee
3. SCR Chapter 10: Regulation of the State Bar
3. Wisconsin Lawyer readership survey: What do we want to learn?
1. General project timeline
2. 2004 readership survey
4. Feedback re number of WL pages devoted to court orders
5. The future of pro bono profiles (A. Zierdt)
6. Electronic communications and the SBW’s entry into social media
1. WisBar InsideTrack: Any feedback?
2. State Bar (statebarofwi) on Twitter; Young Lawyers Division on Facebook
5. Other/wrap up

Communications Committee