AFP WI, Upper Mississippi Valley Chapter

History: Established in the late 1970s, the Upper Mississippi Valley Chapter has a long tradition of promoting philanthropy and the Code of Ethics and Professional Standards. Chapter member Tim Burchill played a key role in establishment of the Code on the national level. The Upper Mississippi Valley Chapter is based in La Crosse. For more information, contact Taylor Wilmoth at twilmoth@uwlax.edu.

Area served by chapter: The Upper Mississippi Valley Chapter includes members from western Wisconsin, southeastern Minnesota and northeastern Iowa.

Membership benefits offered by chapter:

• Monthly membership meetings with quality speakers and programs
• Annual Planned Giving seminar held in conjunction with Philanthropy Day
• Professional networking, speaking opportunities and mentoring services
• Member scholarships for the AFP International Conference and local Philanthropy Day events on a need basis