Events
September 2026
WILL Celebration Dinner 2026
Wednesday September 16th
Join us as we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday and our 15th year defending freedom, constitutional government, and the rule of law. This year’s keynote address will be delivered by Charles C.W. Cooke, Senior Editor of National Review.
Date: Wednesday, September 16 | Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. | Venue: The Italian Community Center, Milwaukee | Catering: Bartolotta’s Catering | Suggested Attire: Cocktail or business attire
Ticket Levels
Friends of WILL — $175 per guest
Includes a WILL hosted cocktail reception with passed hors d’oeuvres, followed by a three-course filet dinner with wine service at the table.
Patron Circle — $550 per guest
Includes all Friends of WILL benefits, plus exclusive access to a private pre-dinner reception with Charles C.W. Cooke.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities beginning at $2,000 are available.
Questions? Contact Lesley Luehrs Quartana
[email protected] | 414-617-1144
Summer 2026
Student Contest: What America Means to Me
Summer 2026
Consistent with WILL’s mission to advance the public interest in the rule of law, individual liberty, constitutional government, and a robust civil society, this contest invites students in kindergarten through 12th grade to reflect on the meaning of freedom in their own lives. This contest is open to all public, charter, private, and homeschool students who are citizens of the United States and reside in Wisconsin.
All entries must be the student’s original work. AI-generated videos are not permitted. A signed parent or guardian release is required for all participants, granting WILL permission to use submitted videos for educational, promotional, and public discourse purposes. Cash prizes will be awarded.