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Registration starts at 9:30am and meeting starts at 10:00am. The Statewide Committee meetings are a full day event. Anyone who wonders where organizational changes come from and/or how they can be part of the changes will value getting involved in the Statewide Committees. Changes come from members like you, and the committees are where that happens. The day will start with a light breakfast, Followed by the Membership Management Committee Meeting (60 minutes). Next will be the Marketing Committee Meeting (90 minutes). We will break for lunch. A goodwill offering to cover costs is always appreciated. The final meeting of the day will be the Future Directions Committee (90 – 180 minutes).
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The HEART Award: Is there a member of your community that has exhibited qualities of “Giving of Their Heart”? Complete the form below and email to me to let this person know you appreciate and value what they are doing. See Page 6 of her CIP.
Check out her Chapter Information Packet (CIP) or email president@mnwt.org for more information.
Do you have questions? Want to share ideas? Join AVP Michelle and your fellow Women of Today State Delegates for a chat about MNWT. It is an open time to ask each other for ideas or get some support. We will also discuss roles of District Board members. This is a great time to learn more if you are thinking about this in the future. Come on at any time and stay as long or short as you want. The Mid-Year and Year End Evaluations have been put on hold this year. I would like you to still do a Mid-Year for your own review and my review before November 13; sharing ideas that have been successful, talking about visits to other chapters, and activities that have inspired you and others. Also include challenges that you have faced or additional assistance that you may need so Executive Council members can support you to be successful in your leadership role. I am excited to read your Mid-Year reviews and look forward to hearing how you are “making the pieces fit.” And finally, do not hesitate to reach outto me when you have questions, need information, or just want to chat. I’m happy to help with whatever you need.
Check out her Chapter Information Packet (CIP) or email avp@mnwt.org for more information.
Tri 2 closeout is just around the corner, Friday, December 30! We are excited to talk with you about your successes and future plans. Closeout is different this Trimester in that we will be offering chapters the opportunity to phone in to the Chapter Service Center at 320-845-2250 or pop on the Zoom meeting and talk to President Jenise! The time to call in has also been changed: Noon to 4:00pm. The Zoom link will be sent out to chapter MNWT emails and posted to the MNWT Membership Facebook page. Mark your calendars now and have your chapter’s Membership VP or chapter President call in/zoom in and they will be placed in a drawing for a gift card! ****Tri 2 Closeout – Friday, 12/30 – Noon to 4:00pm – call in or log on to the zoom*******
Check out her Chapter Information Packet (CIP) or email mvp@mnwt.org for more information.
Check out her Chapter Information Packet (CIP) or email cmvp@mnwt.org for more information.
Next Priority Area: We are looking for a MNWT New Priority Area starting the 2024–2025 MNWT year. Please contact me at pvp@mnwt.org with your suggestions.
Check out her Chapter Information Packet (CIP) or email pvp@mnwt.org for more information.
Chapters or members will be entered into a drawing each time they complete an item below. There is no limit on number of entries and drawing will take place at Winter State.
Check out her Chapter Information Packet (CIP) or email mkvp@mnwt.org for more information.
I would love to get some feedback from chapters about what posts you would like to see or feel would benefit your community. You can send your ideas to pr@mnwt.org. Can’t wait to see all the ways MNWT is Marketing Our Mark!
Please send Amy at NEWSLET@mnwt.org with updates and photos from across the state.
Our organization depends on donations from chapters, districts and individuals to help support our budget each year. We have a goal to raise $3,000.00 in donations and currently have $392 (sent to me) so we have just $2608 left to raise. If we had 50 chapters donate at least $60 during the year, we would raise $2500 and if each of the 9 districts donated $60 we would raise over $3000. We are lucky that there are many individuals that donate as well. Your support through donations truly makes a difference, no matter the amount.
Check out her Chapter Information Packet (CIP) or email fvp@mnwt.org for more information.
The second Extensions Week will be November 5 to 12, 2022. The Task Force will be planning Meet and Greet Events this Week. Please join us! We are planning fun events to engage new communities in MNWT. You will see information on the Membership Facebook Pages and Chapter Mailing Highlights and in chapter emails.
Any new chapter that completes an extension November 30, 2022 will receive $250.00. This is amazing. Please join me on the Extensions Task Force to see if we can give a new chapter this money to help them get o to a great start. Did you know that the MNWT Foundation has other ways to help new chapters? Chapters can:
Check out her Chapter Information Packet (CIP) or email extensions@mnwt.org for more information.
The Chapter Mailings are mailed out nine (9) times each year and contain information from staff and SPMs, plus the meeting minutes from the exec council and business meetings. Each chapter receives a copy. They are also available online by going to the staff pages, and then to the secretary’s page. The July and August/September issues are online now, so please take some time to read them.
The State Plan of Action has been updated, printed and mailed to those who requested printedcopies. Donations from chapters, districts, individuals, and other areas of Women of Today to help pay for the State POA have covered the cost of printing and mailing. A HUGE thank you to The Office Shop Inc in Aitkin/Brainerd for giving us a bid that was MUCH less than any others we received!
Check out her Chapter Information Packet (CIP) or email secretary@mnwt.org for more information.
MNWT Bylaw & Policy Review: Please join us for the Minnesota Women of Today Bylaw and Policy review. It will be held in Aitkin at 2:00pm. We will have a Zoom option, as well. If you have suggested changes, please contact parli@mnwt.org and we can discuss to get your suggestions on my listing for discussion. If you want to attend, JoJo will get you an address when you RSVP or I can get you Zoom information, if needed.
Check out her Chapter Information Packet (CIP) or email parli@mnwt.org for more information.
This year will go by very quickly and before we know it, it will be Annual convention where we all want to look at President Jenise's scrap books of your chapter and district events. So, we are requesting that each chapter and district prepare a 12 x 12-inch scrap book page (front and back) including pictures and mementos of events from your year. I would like these by April 14, so the St. Joseph chapter and I have a few weeks to assemble them. One of my fun duties is to present President Jenise with a year-end gift. We ask each chapter and district to please donate $ 10 - $20 if you are able. Thank you to the following chapters and district that sent in their checks first trimester: Duluth, New Hope, Aitkin, Sauk Rapids, Coon Rapids, Anoka, Monticello, Champlin, Avon, St. Joe, Albany and District 3. Please make the check payable to MNWT and mail to the chapter service center. In the Memo area on your check, please write "President Year End Gift." Thanks for helping to make this a memorable year for President Jenise!
Please forward copies of pictures that you take when President Jenise comes to visit your chapter and district meeting and your amazing events that your chapter puts on. Even if President Jenise is not in the picture, we would still like to have them so we can celebrate all the fun you are having this year. You can send them electronically to pa@mnwt.org and or csc@mnwt.org. You can hand them to me at conventions or mail them to me.
Check out her Chapter Information Packet (CIP) or email pa@mnwt.org for more information.
Send me a quick email to share the ways you will be supporting your chapter succession planning this year. How does your chapter support new presidents and board members? Do members have individual growth plans? What board positions does your chapter have the most trouble filling? Other? You can find me at cob@mnwt.org. I am excited to hear what your chapter does to support succession. Why?: Because Past Presidents like incentives too.
Give a piece of your heart and share words of friendship and support with other members of your chapter, district, and state this year at Fall State by giving them an ONTO Flower or three. This year’s flowers are made to travel (and eat). If the recipient is not attending Winter State, they will be sent with a fellow chapter/district member to deliver. Each flower will include a note from you up to 500 characters (about 125 words). The cost is $2.50 each or Five (5) for $10.00.
Check Chapter Information Packet (CIP) or email cc@mnwt.org for more information.
Your name will be put into a drawing for each challenge met. The drawing will be held at the next State Convention.
Check Chapter Information Packet (CIP) or email priority-area@mnwt.org for more information.
Continuing focus on how we speak to ourselves and about ourselves. This also goes hand-in-hand with how we think and speak about others. A major role in body positivity is not only accepting yourself, but accepting those around you, which leaves no space for comparison.
Check Chapter Information Packet (CIP) or email ww@mnwt.org for more information.
Her focus this year is improving the mental health of our youth.
OYA Scholarship is a yearly honor awarded to 3 individuals that are making contributions to their community. The form to complete and guidelines are on the MNWT webpage under the YT section. She has a goal of receiving 10 nominations for these scholarships, they are due November 1. Her goal is $1000.00. She will also be doing a grab and go breakfast at Winter State as a fundraiser. The grab and go breakfast will be individual healthy items such as juice, fruits, granola bars, and more.
All donations of $25 or more made by September 1st will be entered into a drawing for a special gift from me at Fall State. Sue’s Trimester Challenge: There are 4 ways to win a special gift from me!
Check out her Chapter Information Packet (CIP) or email yt@mnwt.org for more information.
For an annual $25 donation you, your chapter or both can become sustaining members of the Foundation. Funds are uncommitted and used at the board’s discretion to support the mission of the MNWT. Funds have been used for the membership rebate/incentives, for PE courses, to pay for speakers at convention, to support new and rebuilding chapters and many more programs. Won’t you send your donation today? We also have Venmo to collect payments now.
Grant applications can be found on the Foundation page of the website and are due postmarked December 1 to the Chapter Service Center. For more information please contact Chapter Grants Chair Laura Gaylord.
Check out her Chapter Information Packet (CIP) or email foundation@mnwt.org for more information.
Our next Future Directions Committee meeting will be on November 19, 2022, at Holy Nativity in New Hope at 1:00pm. Would love to have you join us!
Check out her Chapter Information Packet (CIP) or email fdc@mnwt.org for more information.
Join Us November 19 for the 2nd Trimester Statewide Committee meetings will be held Nov. 19th from 10:00am to 3:00pm at Holy Nativity in New Hope, MN. Lunch will be provided.
Check out her Chapter Information Packet (CIP) or email mmc@mnwt.org for more information.
Minnesota Women of Today is recommending that districts do hold a meetings in an online format such as Zoom or GoToMeeting. The Spring meetings are normally when new district officers are elected, and it is encouraged to include that in your meeting agenda. AVP Michelle McGowan will be coordinating this process with the district directors to ensure they are able to host an online meeting. Executive Director Tanya Rothstein will assist with setting up meetings, as needed.
MNWT is not offering specific recommendations to chapters; however, you are welcome to contact Executive Director Tanya Rothstein if you are looking for assistance in setting up an online meeting for your group, email csc@mnwt.org or call 320-845-2250.
If your chapter is holding at-home fellowship activties, like virtual meetings using online meeting tools or other virtual activities, please use #mnwtstillsocial #mnwtfellowshipatadistance when posting your events on social media! We will share your posts on the MNWT Facebook page.
Social distancing isn't fun, but it's what we do for the better good of all. Being apart, should not mean being alone. Let's all take a moment to share a go to recipe. It can be anything; a meal, snack, or comfort food. Email you recipe to recipe@NewHopeWT.org and we will share them on our website.
Here is a great in-home chapter service project to do during the Covid-19 crisis! We know there are a bunch of sewers in our organization. Our communities are in need of face masks, and this is something we can all do while staying in our house! MNWT LL SPM Sarah Sundine was able to make 11 the other day with most of the supplies already in her house. Click here for a link from Allina with directions, as well as many drop off locations around the cities. If you are not near the Twin Cities, think of donating these to your local healthcare facillities, like elderly care, clinics, hospitals, etc.
If you make a donation, you can send the quantity donated to ll@mnwt.org and I will track donations to report out. If your chapter is holding this at-home service activty or other activies similar to this, please use #mnwtserviceatadistance when posting your events on social media! We will share your posts on the MNWT Facebook page.
Why do we find video calls so draining? In part, it’s because they force us to focus more intently on conversations in order to absorb information. They also require us to stare directly at a screen for minutes at a time without any visual or mental break, which is tiring. To make video calls less exhausting for yourself, try using a few research-based tips.
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Our new website may have you at a loss on where to find items you previously were used to finding. Here is a fun way to learn how to navigate it; the Web Team created a website scavenger hunt. There are ten (10) questions you and six (6) of the questions have a BONUS; these are optional. To prep for the hunt, you can review 2019 Revised Website Introduction for more information on the changes that were made.
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