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Each trimester we offer our membership online training where participants will learn more about our programming areas, membership techniques, and online tools. We will soon be offering webinars to prospective members that will show you what our organization will offer you.

Upcoming Webinars

Once each trimester, we offer webinars on a variety of topics to assist local chapters. Make this a regular event for your chapter!

Click here to Register for a Session

Registration MUST be made by 5pm on the Friday prior to the Webinar in order to reserve your spot. If there are no registrations by the deadline, the session will be cancelled.
A Confirmation Email with instructions will be sent out by noon on the Monday prior to the Webinar, so you will have time to set up your computer in time for the session.

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Previously Offered Content from the MNWT Webinar Series

Webinars Previously Offered

Awarding our Community, Members & Leaders Series

A compilation of how-tos for nominating individuals for MNWT recognition.

AW 101: Nominating for Outstanding Awards
Let's Honor the Deserving People in Our Lives! Do you know any amazing people in your community that could use some recognition and appreciation? We all know them, the everyday heroes who quietly go about making the world a better place for all of us. The MNWT Outstanding Awards are your chance to celebrate these awesome people!
Target Audience: Chapter boards and members
AW 102: MNWT Foundation Grants, Scholarships, etc.
TBD
Target Audience: Chapter boards and members

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Chapter Management Series

These webinars offer insights and tips to run your chapter more efficiently and effectively.

CM 001: MNWT Webinar Series
Join us each trimester for a session of 3 different topics related to the current WT year.
Target Audience: Chapter boards and members
CM 101: Success System - the basics
Best Practices to succeed in the Success System! The presentation will break down each section of SUCCESS. You will learn why it is required (the importance) and how to properly report it, and it will contain examples and discussions of proper documentation.
Target Audience: both the Chapter Officer(s) interested in learning how to participate in SUCCESS for the first time, as well as those Chapter Member(s) with seasoned experience who are willing to give valuable input.
Click here for the Handouts from this Webinar.
CM 102: The First "R" and the Last "R" and Everything In Between
Learn how the first "R" and the last "R" and everything in between impacts your chapter's membership. Together we will learn how the basic tools of ROAR will help your chapter be successful in membership this year. Join other chapters for a brainstorming conversation on membership. Our best membership resource is each other!
Target Audience: Chapter Board Members
MUST HAVE 3 ATTENDEES TO RUN THIS SESSION!
CM 201: Transmittals and Reporting
Learn more about transmittals and reporting.
Target Audience: All Local and District Program Managers.

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Collaborating Online Series

These webinars will help chapters communicate using online tools, and offer suggestions on how to run committee work on the Internet.

COL 101: using Google's Tools
Harness the power of Google (gmail, Drive, Hangout) while engaging and encouraging your members' active participation, even when they are not able to physically attend meetings or planning sessions.
Target Audience: New users of online collaboration tools
COL 102: using Other Free Online Tools
The online programs, plugins and products available today can replace the old-fashioned, sit-down, face-to-face meetings. This also saves each team member enormous time and energy. Getting work done online saves time, increases productivity and saves money on travel.
Target Audience: New users of online collaboration tools
Click here for the Handouts from this Webinar.
COL 103: How to Create a Handbook / Agenda with Resource Links
Learn how to use Google Docs to create an interactive chapter/district handbook and meeting agendas
Target Audience: Chapter Presidents and District Directors

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Membership Growth Series

These webinars give insight on how to recruit, orientate, activate and retain chapter members.

MEM 001: Investing in Our Membership
Join the State MVP as she gives you ideas on how to grow your membership.
Target Audience: Everyone interested in growing the membership of their local chapter.
Click here for the Handouts from this Webinar.

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State Programming Series

These webinars give insight on how your chapter can support the MNWT Programming Areas.

PROG 100: MNWT Programming Proposed Changes
The Programming Task Force has been hard at work looking into recommendations for our programming areas for the future. One recommendation is to combine the current programming vice president positions of Internal VP and External VP into one Programming Vice President position. After much discussion and with the approval of the Future Directions Committee, the Programming Task Force will be bringing forward a motion for vote at Winter State to make that change. Other recommendations will be proposed in the future. For the exact motions and an FAQ, click here.
Target Audience: Local and District Programming Vice Presidents, and other members interested in the future of MNWT Programming
PROG 102: Certifications, Transmittals & Reporting
Finish your year or begin a new one right! This session will tell you more about programming correctly.
Target Audience: All Chapter Board members and Local Program Managers
Click here for the Handouts from this Webinar.
PROG 103: Programming Report
Have you heard about the new Trimester Programming Report? This report replaces LPM reports & Transmittals. Join us on Wednesday, June 28 at 6:30pm to learn about the new report & what information you chapter should be collecting now!
Target Audience: Chapter & District Program Managers
PROG 201: Mid-Year & Year-End Evaluations
Learn more about how to complete the Mid-Year and Year-End Evaluations
goal setting, strategies to meet those goals, and self-reflection are promoted for chapters, local leaders, and state leaders. These evaluations are submitted and reviewed by past and present state leaders with mid-year evaluation being returned for suggested changes or improvements for the individual or chapter to meet intended goals. Year-end evaluations are evaluated and leaders are recognized for the efforts they have made in reaching their stated goals.
Target Audience: Chapter Presidents, State Delegates, MNWT Exec Council Officers
PROG 202: Year-End Entry
Year-End Evaluations due postmarked Monday, April 18
Calling all Chapter Presidents, State Delegates & Executive Council:
This is your opportunity to brag about all the hard work you have done, be proud. You have accomplished a lot and the organization is better because of you! It is a great tool to show your successor. Instead of trying to start at ground zero they can see what you did, what worked, what didn’t work and what they could use to start their year off in the right direction. You are not on your own! Take this opportunity to see that you have dotted all your Is and crossed all your Ts.
Target Audience: Chapter Presidents and State Delegates, & Executive Council members
PROG 301: Priority Area Breaking Free
Learn more about Breaking Free from Terry Forliti, Systems Analyst at Breaking Free who will explain Sex Trafficking and suggest ways your chapter may help.
Target Audience: local chapter members
Click here for the Handouts from this Webinar.

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Social Media Series

These webinars will teach you how to better use Social Media.

SM 101: Using Social Media to its Best Advantage
Best practices, how to engage members via social media, etc.
Target Audience: Chapter boards and members
Click here for the Handouts from this Webinar.
SM 103: Working with other Social Media
Have you heard of Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, or SnapChat? Facebook gets the most face-time, but other Social Media has their own unique audience. This webinar will show you more.
Target Audience: Chapter boards and members

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Statewide Project Series

These webinars give insight on how your chapter can support the MNWT Stateside Project, also known as Buckets of Sunshine.

SP 2015 Buckets of Sunshine: Ruff Start Rescue
Ruff Start Rescue is a No-Kill dog and cat rescue organization in Central Minnesota. They rescue stray, neglected, abandoned, and surrendered dogs and cats as well as ferrets, guinea pigs and rabbits, and work very hard to place them in new loving homes. They are of the belief that a home environment is far more desirable than a shelter or kennel. So, they rely exclusively on homes like yours in which to place our pets until they find their forever home! Find out how our Women of Today chapters can support Ruff Start Rescue this year by attending this webinar.
Target Audience: All members interested in supporting this year's Statewide Project.
Click here for the Handouts from this Webinar.

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Website Series

These webinars offer more insight on using the Internet Tools, Websites and Apps.

WEB 001: Jargon
Acquire web-related terminology to better understand when discussing your chapter’s online presence. Make your members ROAR with branding your group, sharing documents, collaborating online, and adopting social media guidelines.
Target Audience: Individuals unfamiliar with terminology used in conjunction to computers, the Internet, social media, and online collaboration.
Click here for the Handouts from this Webinar.
WEB 002: How to Navigate MNWT Website
Tips and tricks to get around the MNWT website; where to find online forms, project ideas, and other resources; and more information on statewide events.
Target Audience: All Members of the Minnesota Women of Today
Click here for the Handouts from this Webinar.
WEB 101: Deciding on the App to use when Creating a Chapter Website
This session will explore the top 3 sites used by other chapters. We will discuss the pros/cons to various hosting sites and how/why to obtain your own website URL to continue your branding.
Target Audience: Chapters wanting to create a new or change a current website
Click here for the Handouts from this Webinar.
WEB 102: Creating a Chapter Website using Google
Google Sites makes creating and sharing a group website easy. PLUS it's free!
Target Audience: Chapters wanting to create a new or change a current website
Click here for the Handouts from this Webinar.
WEB 201: Improving Your Chapter Website
This session will cover dynamic vs static webpages; creating a true WEB; Multiple Contributors; using Google Forms to collect data from viewers; using Google Analytics.
Target Audience: Chapters wanting to update a current website
Click here for the Handouts from this Webinar.
WEB 202: Data-Driven Decision Making
What are Analytics? How do you improve your chapter's website based on it?
Target Audience: Chapters wanting to update a current website by using analytic tools that track the website's audience