The Wisconsin Arts Board's External Relations Committee reviewed a draft "WAB Fast Facts" one-page talking sheet at its Nov. 10 meeting and asked staff to rework the item for presentation to the full board in December. Vivian Temchenko, staff, said the sheet summarizes mission, board makeup and funding sources and noted, "This year, we are including America 2 50 grants in our creation and presentation grant program".

Committee members emphasized readability and content scope. Brian Kelsey recommended accessibility-driven edits, including higher-contrast text, bullet points to break dense paragraphs and moving the logo to a more prominent position so the sheet is easier to read. Chelsea Garcia, the committee chair, urged the group to capture the value of staff-provided "technical support," noting capacity-building help for grantees should be reflected alongside grant program listings. Members also asked that "regranting" be added to the list of program types so the one-pager reflects the full breadth of services.

A recurring theme was balancing economic-impact data with intrinsic-value messaging. Matt Wallach cautioned that "economic impact studies are often met with eye rolls among many legislators" and warned those reports can ignore opportunity costs. Other members said economic numbers can help open doors with legislators if paired with testimonials and intrinsic-value statements. Chelsea Garcia said staff should "pair" impact numbers with personal stories to give a fuller picture.

Staff committed to revising the talking sheet and delivering a polished version before the December board meeting so the committee can present it to the full board. Vivien Temchenko said she will rework the document to incorporate the committee's design and content feedback. The committee also recorded on the public record that future meetings will take place at 10 a.m. to improve staff availability.