2021 September Retreat

photos by Morgan McArthur

2021 September Retreat
A man adjusting equipment on a red platform outdoors on grassy ground.
A group of people participating in an outdoor team activity using a long pipe, with a woman standing in front of them in a park setting.
People participating in an outdoor group activity, holding a long white pipe together.
Four people holding a white PVC pipe outdoors on a sunny day, with houses and trees in the background.
A group of people playing tug-of-war outdoors in a park with green trees in the background.
Three people high-fiving outdoors in a park with trees, during daytime.
A group of people participating in a team-building activity outdoors, holding a long pipe and working together to balance it.
Group of people standing outdoors in a line, holding a long PVC pipe in a team-building activity during daytime.
Group of people playing tug-of-war outdoors on a grassy field with trees in the background
Group of people gathered outdoors in a park, listening to a person in military uniform, possibly participating in a team activity or training session.
A diverse group of people standing in a circle outdoors, participating in a team-building activity with orange ropes in a park setting.
Group of people participating in an outdoor team-building activity, connected by ropes forming a web in a grassy park.
Group of adults participating in an outdoor team-building activity involving a web of ropes on a grassy field
Group of five people standing outdoors in a grassy area, working together with orange strings, possibly participating in a team-building activity.
Group of people participating in a team-building activity involving orange ropes outdoors on a sunny day.
Two women and one man playing the game of Twister outdoors on grass.
A man in military uniform standing outdoors in a park with green grass and trees.
A group of people sitting at tables in a classroom or meeting room, engaged in reading or writing activities, with windows and framed pictures on the walls.
A couple sitting on a park bench by a lake, watching swans swim in the water, with trees and a person riding a bike in the background.
Two men walking on a paved path in a park, holding drinks, with trees and grass around them.
Two people sit on a bench by a pond in a wooded park, with a large wooden wheel in the foreground.
Two people talking outdoors on a grassy area with trees and stone steps in the background.
Three people sitting at a table in a room with wood paneling, engaged in a conversation. The woman on the left and the man in the middle are facing the man on the right, who is wearing a cap and mask. There are papers, a water bottle, and personal it
Three people sitting at a table engaged in a discussion, with papers, markers, and a soda can on the table.
Three people are seated at a wooden table engaging in a discussion. The table has papers, notebooks, and a water bottle on it. In the background, a sign reads 'HUNT for the GOOD'.
Three people seated at a rectangular table engaged in a discussion, with papers and a soda can on the table, in a room with motivational posters on the walls.
Three people sitting at a table engaged in a game of bingo, smiling and having fun.
Man and young person having a conversation at a table indoors, with papers and a water bottle on the table.
A young woman is holding a drawing of a girl on a management ladder, with three people below. She is sitting in a classroom or meeting room, with another woman in the background.
Two people sitting at a table, both wearing black masks, with a man holding up a paper drawing. The table has water bottles, sunglasses, and notebooks. There is a sign on the wall that says, "Everything that grows CHANGES, everything that changes GRO
Man holding a paper with a diagram of a family tree, sitting at a table in a classroom or meeting room.
A group of people sitting at picnic tables outdoors listening to a man speaking, with a log cabin and American flag in the background.
A man is speaking to a group of people seated at picnic tables outdoors in a park with trees and grass.
Group of people seated outdoors at a picnic table listening to a man standing and speaking, with a woman also standing nearby, in a park with trees and a small body of water.
Signboard in front of a tree reading "SCIL" and "Sauck County Institute & Leadership" with an arrow pointing left, placed on a grassy area in a neighborhood.
Four people sitting at a picnic table outdoors near a flagpole with the American flag, surrounded by greenery.
Group of people gathered outdoors on a sunny day, with two women presenting a large colorful poster board to others sitting on a red picnic table.
Group of diverse people outdoors on steps, some holding a yellow banner with 'SCIL', surrounded by trees with sunlight streaming through.
Man in military uniform standing outdoors, pointing with both hands, surrounded by colored cones on grass.
A man with tattoos wearing a black graphic T-shirt, tan pants, black mask, and red cap participating in an outdoor activity with two women in masks and casual clothing, on a grassy area with trees and sunlight.
A woman with a red bandana covering her eyes, participating in an outdoor team-building activity with others nearby.
Man giving a presentation to a group of people outdoors in a park or wooded area.
Group of people playing giant tic-tac-toe on a grassy field with trees in the background.
Group of seven people participating in a team-building activity outdoors, balancing on a blue beam with some holding hands for support, in a grassy area with trees and a shed in the background.
Four people standing outdoors on a grassy area, looking down at something off-camera.
A woman wearing a purple long-sleeve shirt and black face mask with her arms outstretched outdoors, with several other people in the background.
Group of people balancing on a large outdoor wooden seesaw in a park.
Group of people playing a team-building game on a blue wooden beam outdoors.
Group of people standing on green grass in a park, playing a giant outdoor Twister game. Some are holding the game pieces, with trees and a clearing in the background.
Group of six people participating in an outdoor team-building activity, balancing on a narrow red plank on grass, holding hands for support.
Group of people balancing on a red beam outdoors, with one person holding a tray, participating in an outdoor team-building activity.
Group of four people outdoors holding a long red object, likely a measuring or balancing tool, on a grassy field.
Two men in plaid shirts and sunglasses are back-to-back with hands held behind their backs on a grassy field in a park.
Group of people playing a giant outdoor game on red platforms in a park with trees in the background.
Two people outdoors standing near a red ladder, with trees and grass in the background.

October SCIL Day

Two women standing outdoors on a grassy field, holding hands and smiling, with farm equipment and trees in the background.
A group of people standing in line outside the Foothills Community Center on a sunny day.
Group of people standing apart in a socially distanced manner outside the Rock Springs Community Center, with some individuals speaking to each other, in front of the community center building.
A man giving a presentation or lecture in a room with a laptop on a table, audience member with short hair visible in the foreground.
Man in a navy polo shirt speaking to a group in a classroom setting with a projected presentation behind him.
Two women smiling and shaking hands outdoors, with a man clapping in the background
Six women standing near a sidewalk and a man lying on the sidewalk, all outdoors in front of a building with a lawn and trees

November SCIL Day

Man wearing glasses and a black mask speaking to a seated group in a room with wooden benches and large windows, all wearing masks.
A man wearing a black face mask standing and speaking to a group of people seated at picnic tables in a room with wooden paneling and large windows, all wearing face masks.
Man in a light blue shirt and black face mask speaking to seated people in a wooden-room with windows, during a workshop or meeting.
A man with glasses and a blue shirt standing in a room, speaking with his hands clasped together, next to a wooden wall with a sign that reads "BE CURIOUS". There are people sitting at tables nearby.
A group of people sitting at long wooden tables in a spacious room with large windows, wood-paneled ceiling, and stone walls, attending a meeting or discussion led by a woman standing at the front.
A group of people attending a presentation in a meeting room with wooden walls and tables, a person standing at the front speaking, and a projector screen displaying a presentation.
People in a meeting or workshop, wearing masks, sitting at wooden tables, and engaging in conversation, with a man standing and speaking to a group.
A group of adults wearing masks sitting at tables in a classroom or meeting room with wooden walls. One man is standing and speaking, gesturing with his hands. Windows show a forested area outside.
People standing at whiteboards in a classroom or workshop setting with wooden tables and benches.
Five people stand indoors in front of digital whiteboards, writing and discussing. The room has a wooden door and wall, with a window showing outside greenery.
Three people sitting at a table during a discussion, two men and a woman, all wearing face masks; a large paper on the wall reads 'REFRAME' in orange letters.
Three people sitting at a wooden table, two men and one woman, all wearing face masks. The woman is in a red shirt, and behind her is a wall with a large sign that says 'REFRAME' in orange letters. The scene appears to be a group meeting or discussio
People standing in a line wearing masks, maintaining social distance, indoor setting with colorful patterned carpet.
A woman in a blue shirt, dark vest, and face mask speaking to a group of people in a room with a colorful carpet and wooden paneling on the wall.
Group of people standing in a circle in an indoor room with colorful striped carpet and wooden paneling on walls.
A man standing and speaking in front of a group of people seated in a cozy room with wooden walls and large windows. The room has a mix of couches and tables.
Man speaking to a group of people in a room with wooden walls and large windows.
A group of people attending a presentation in a cozy room with wooden walls and large windows, listening to a man standing and speaking at the front.
A man wearing a gray cap and black sweater giving a presentation or speech in a room with wood-paneled walls and a window. A poster on the wall displays a quote about differences and inequity.
A man wearing a gray cap and dark sweater speaking to a small group in a room with wood paneling. There is a poster on the wall and a table with papers in front of him.
A man in a gray hat and dark clothing speaks to a small audience gathered in a cozy room with wood paneling and a stone fireplace, during a presentation or discussion.
Group of people participating in a team-building activity indoors, holding a rope in a circle, all wearing face masks.

December SCIL Day

A woman in a blazer and face mask is speaking at the front of a room with people seated around tables, listening. Some people are wearing masks, and there are signs on the wall behind her.
A man wearing a colorful mask, gray sweater, and scarf, standing in front of a whiteboard with 'IMPROV:' written on it. The wall behind him has two posters, one with humorous text and another with a quote about place and happiness.
A woman with glasses and a mask standing in front of an audience, holding a paper, during a presentation or group activity at a workshop or seminar.
A woman and a man are having a conversation in a room with beige walls and office chairs. The woman is wearing a mask, holding papers, and gesturing with her hands. The man is wearing glasses and a purple shirt, looking at her. There is a poster on t
A woman with long blond hair, glasses, and a face mask stands in a room, holding papers in her right hand. Behind her, there is a chair with a green cushion and a door with a sign. A colorful poster on the wall reads, 'IMPROV: Just say YES and you'll
A woman with red hair and glasses wearing a face mask, gray scarf, black top, and plaid pants standing and gesturing in a room with a sign that says 'IMPROV: Just say YES and follow it out loud.'
Two men wearing face masks and casual clothing standing and talking indoors.
A man and woman wearing face masks and glasses are standing and talking to each other in a room with posters on the wall, one saying 'BE KIND' and another listing ground rules.
Two women wearing masks and standing face-to-face in conversation. One woman has short hair and a red mask, the other has dark hair and a colorful mask, in front of a sign that reads 'AUTHENTICITY'.
A woman and a man wearing masks and casual clothing are having a conversation in an indoor setting.
Two men wearing face masks and glasses, engaging in conversation indoors, with a wall clock in the background.
Three men wearing face masks are standing in a room and talking to each other. They are in a professional setting with desks and chairs around.
Four adults seated in a room, engaged in conversation, all wearing face masks. A sign on the wall reads 'Listening is being able to be heard by the other person.'
A group of people standing in a room, with a woman in a black mask and a man with his back to the camera, listening to a woman in a black mask and patterned scarf who is speaking or presenting. There is a poster on the wall that reads, 'IMPROV: must
Group of people wearing masks, celebrating and raising their arms in a room with yellow walls and carpeted floor.
A group of five people wearing masks standing in a room; one woman is gesturing with her hand raised.
Woman wearing a face mask standing in front of a classroom with three seated adults, a sign that reads 'Listening' on the wall.
A woman wearing a face mask standing and speaking in a classroom or meeting room, with a sign that says 'Listening is being able to be changed by the other person'

January SCIL Day

Two men wearing masks and glasses working together at a table, one writing in a notebook and the other observing, both with papers and containers in front of them.
A woman in a red sweater and black face mask pointing at a projection of a line graph on a classroom wall. The graph is titled 'Sauk County Employment Growth Index' and shows employment trends from 2000 to 2019 for non-farm proprietors, non-farm empl
A person in a red sweater and face mask pointing at a line graph on a large screen during a presentation. The graph shows data trends over years, titled 'Sauk County Nonfarm Proprietors Employment'.
Adult instructor wearing a red sweater and black mask standing in front of students in a classroom at Madison Area Technical College.
A man with shoulder-length gray hair and glasses, wearing a red sweater and black face mask, is standing and gesturing with one arm while speaking to a group of seated people in a classroom or meeting room. The seated individuals are also wearing fac
People wearing masks in a conference room engaged in discussion around tables with documents, notebooks, and drinks.
Group of people wearing face masks sitting around a table engaged in discussion or writing, indoors
Four people, three women and one man, seated at a table during a discussion. They are all wearing face masks, with two of them in pink and blue, respectively. The man has a name tag that says 'DAN' and is wearing a gray sweater. The woman on the righ
A group of four people wearing masks seated at a conference table engaged in a discussion, with notes, water, and beverages on the table.
A group of people sitting around tables in a room, engaging in a discussion, all wearing face masks.
A group of people attending a meeting or workshop in a classroom setting, facing three presenters seated at the front. Most people are wearing masks.

February SCIL Day

A bulletin board with a white dry erase board and a printed sheet of paper pinned to the cork surface. The paper has handwritten and printed text about values and art.
Group of people standing in a spacious room wearing masks, social distancing, some with coats and jackets, participating in a meeting or gathering.
Group of people wearing masks standing and talking in an empty theater auditorium with rows of brown cushioned chairs.
Gray door with a sign that reads, "Rehearsal is progressing," and a silver door handle.
Four women wearing face masks standing in a room with large white bags stacked in the background, engaged in conversation.
A woman with short hair and glasses wearing a black mask and black sweater is speaking to a group of people. Three women wearing face masks listen attentively. They are standing in a room with large white bags stacked against the wall and a whiteboar
A decorative sign reading "the VOX box" with floral and vine patterns, and a sheet of paper with a rooster illustration and a quote, attached to a gray wall.
Group of people wearing masks in workshop listening to instructor near tables with metal frames, surrounded by tools and equipment.
A group of four people standing in front of a bulletin board with numerous photos and cards, inside a room with white walls and shelves.
Group of people in a craft workshop or studio with tables, mannequins, and supplies for sewing or costume making, some wearing masks.
A wall with a variety of historical helmets, hats, and headgear displayed on wire racks, including medieval-style helmets, leather helmets, and wide-brimmed hats with feathers.
Group of women in a sewing workshop, listening to a woman explaining, all wearing masks, surrounded by sewing materials and mannequins.
A display of novelty hats and caps, including witch hats with feathers, pirate hats, and historical costumes, hanging on a wire grid at a costume shop.
Colorful sign on a wall that reads 'April's Table of Epic Awesomeness' in various bright colors, with storage shelves and items nearby.
Shelf with multiple mannequin heads and mannequin hats in a storage room.
A cluttered white shelf containing various objects, including a white soap dispenser, a mug with a quote about staying inside, medicine bottles, a cup with art depicting whales, small animal figurines, a black cat-shaped object, and a note that reads
A mirror with colorful sticky notes attached, containing handwritten notes and names, including one mentioning 'NOT IN THIS ROOM!' and another with a list of character names like 'BORKL' and 'NICKELBACK.' There are reflections of people wearing masks
A close-up of a JUKI MO-6700 sewing machine with four control knobs, labeled with colored dots, and a yellow caution sticker on top.
A hung figure resembling Jesus with wounds and blood, in a white loincloth, is mounted on the wall behind kitchen shelves, holding two Union Jack flags.
A collection of walking canes and sticks stored in a wooden crate on a shelf in a workshop or store.
A man standing at the front of a classroom giving a presentation to adults seated at tables, with a projector screen behind him displaying the words "Artist, Craftsman, Influencers and Leaders." The room has large windows, a clock, and posters on the
A group of people attending a presentation in a conference room, all wearing masks, with a speaker at the front near a projector screen, artwork on the walls, and tables with notebooks and bottles of water.
A classroom or conference room with people attending a presentation. The presenter, wearing a face mask, is standing near a screen displaying images of cabins or wooden structures. Attendees are seated at tables, some taking notes and listening atten

March SCIL Day

A man wearing a face mask standing in front of a glass wall at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County office.
People wearing face masks sitting at tables in a room, engaging in discussion, with a sign for University of Wisconsin-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County visible in the background.
A classroom or seminar room with people sitting at desks, wearing masks, listening to a speaker at the front of the room. There is a large monitor displaying a landscape with blue sky and clouds.
A presentation slide displays a list of qualities in yellow text over a background of a field with grass and a sky with clouds. The qualities include support, inclusivity, trust, cooperation, teamwork, and self-education.
Six people sitting around a table, engaged in conversation, wearing masks, in an indoor setting.
Six people sitting around a table having a discussion, all wearing face masks. The setting appears to be indoors, possibly a community center or meeting room.
A group of five people wearing masks sitting around a table in an indoor space, listening to a man standing and speaking to them. The man, with tattoos on his arm, is wearing glasses, a gray beanie, and a plaid shirt.
Two men wearing face masks are in a classroom or conference room at the University of Wisconsin, Baraboo Sauk County. One man is standing near a large monitor, giving a presentation, while the other stands behind a podium. The room has glass walls an
Two men wearing face masks in a classroom or conference room, one gesturing towards a large screen, the other leaning on a wooden podium with a sign that reads 'University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Baraboo Sauk County'.
An older man wearing a blue face mask, black plaid shirt, and brown pants is speaking or giving a presentation at a podium with the University of Pittsburgh Baraboo Sauk County logo. He is gesturing with his hands, and there are informational posters
An older man with gray hair, wearing a blue face mask, plaid shirt, and beige pants, standing near a podium at a university event, holding a remote control and gesturing with his right hand.
A large group of people gathered in a spacious indoor dining area with windows, sitting at round and rectangular tables, eating, drinking, and chatting during a social event.
A man with gray hair and glasses standing at a podium with a microphone, giving a speech or presentation at Baraboo Sauk County, University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
A woman in a red top speaking at a podium at the University of Wisconsin-Plateville Baraboo Sauk County event.
A woman in a red top and black and white scarf speaking at a podium at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County. The podium has a sign with the university's name and logo.
Woman speaking at a podium with a sign that reads 'University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Baraboo Sauk County'. She is wearing glasses, a red top, and a black and white scarf, standing behind a microphone with a black speaker and audio equipment nearby
A woman speaking at a podium with a sign for Baraboo Sauk County at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, wearing a red dress, glasses, and a black and white scarf, with short hair and earrings.
A woman speaking at a podium at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County, with a microphone and glasses, wearing a red top and black-and-white scarf.
A large group of people sitting at round tables in a conference room, listening to a speaker at a podium. The room has large windows and hanging ceiling lights.
A woman in red speaking at a podium during a panel or lecture in a large, well-lit room with people seated at round tables listening.
A woman is speaking at a podium during a presentation at University of Wisconsin-Platteville Baraboo. She is wearing glasses and a red top, with others seated around listening.
A group of people seated at tables attending a conference or seminar, with one woman in the center speaking and gesturing.
Group of six people standing indoors near large windows, some smiling, engaged in conversation or listening.
A man presenting to a classroom of students, all wearing masks, at the University of Wisconsin-Baraboo Sauk County. The classroom has large windows and students are seated at desks with laptops and notebooks.
A man with glasses and a face mask gives a presentation in a conference room to a small audience, with water bottles and notebooks on their tables, and a digital screen behind him displaying a question.
A classroom or seminar room with a man wearing a mask and brown jacket standing at the front, giving a presentation to a seated group of people wearing masks. The room has a large monitor and framed pictures on the wall, and some tables with papers,
A man wearing a face mask and brown jacket, seated on a bench in a classroom or seminar room, speaking or gesturing with his hands. There are chairs, tables, a large display screen, and a glass wall with posters in the background.

April SCIL Day

Group of people standing in a semi-circle inside a room near large open garage-style doors, with tables and chairs in the foreground.
A group of people attending a presentation or workshop in a room with a speaker at the front. The speaker is standing near a large screen displaying a question about Sauk County. The participants are seated at round tables, listening and taking notes
A man giving a presentation about why farmers matter in a room with several attendees seated at round tables. The presentation slide on the screen features images of farm animals, crops, and farming equipment.
A man giving a presentation to a group of people in a conference room. The presentation slide on the screen shows a cow and the question "What's Your 'WHY'?" in yellow text.
A man giving a presentation in a classroom with a slide showing a cow in a field and the question, 'Why bother getting out of bed this morning?'. Several people are seated, watching, some with laptops and notebooks.
A man is giving a presentation in a meeting room, pointing at a large screen displaying a line chart titled 'Net Farm Income Gross Revenue Chart.' The chart shows the income trend from 1926 to 2016, with regions labeled 'Farmer's Share' and 'Agribusi
A man giving a presentation on a net farm income gross revenue chart, with an audience seated in a room, a large screen displaying a line graph comparing farmers' and agribusinesses' shares.
A woman serving food at a buffet table in a kitchen, wearing a gray hoodie, and a chef wearing black uniform, face mask, and gloves, standing behind the counter.
Four people gathered around a kitchen counter eating and chatting, with a chef wearing a black mask in the background.
A group of seven people, some with backpacks, walking along a grassy and dry field near a body of water with hills and trees in the background.
Group of people walking along a grassy and dried field near a lake with hills in the background.
A man in a grey vest and baseball cap is giving a presentation to a group of three people sitting at a table, in a room with a small window and a large blank wall.
A man standing and speaking to a group of four people seated at a round table in a room with a window and a wall-mounted TV.
Man standing and speaking to a group of three people sitting at a table, indoors, with a small window and a television on the wall.

May SCIL Day

A woman with glasses and short blonde hair giving a presentation at a lectern with a laptop, in a room with posters on the wall. One poster has a quote about trying and failing better, and a sign on the lectern reads 'Wormfarm Institute.'
A woman standing behind a lectern with a laptop, smiling, and a man in a red shirt speaking in a room decorated with motivational posters, a TV displaying a red truck, and a second laptop on a stand.
Man in red shirt giving a presentation, pointing upward with his right hand, with a laptop on a white stand and a poster on the wall behind him.
Two people giving a presentation in a room with a white wall, with a woman standing behind a desk with a laptop, smiling and holding a pointer, and a man standing to the right, gesturing toward a screen. There is a television showing a person and cow
A man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a red shirt, is gesturing with his hands while speaking in front of a plain wall and a computer monitor.
A man in a red shirt speaking, gesturing with his hands, while a woman in a black shirt with glasses looks on and smiles during a presentation in a room with motivational posters on the wall.
Man in red shirt gesturing while speaking to woman at front of room, posters on wall, flat screen monitor and table with electronic equipment
Four women participate in a workshop writing on large sheets of paper attached to a wall with markers.
Three women writing on large sheets of paper posted on a wall at an event, with a sign that says 'BE CURIOUS' and another sign that says 'WORFMARX INSTITUTE.'
Three people standing in front of a wall with large posters and notes, one man in a Hawaiian shirt and blue cap writing, a man in a gray shirt facing the wall, and a woman in a pink top observing the posters.