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Lots of ideas are out there for service projects. You may find more ideas if you go through the Living and Learning SPM page, NEWSLET Editor page, Public Relation SPM page, or Records and Recognition SPM page. A good membership plan allows for at least one service event each trimester. Please contact the appropriate SPM for more information. Plan your events today!
Use community resources to identify a family in need. Obtain a list of one or more families with a brief description of each parent and the children's ages along with one ""wish"" item for each member of the family. Appropriate gifts are bought and given to the family. Set up two shopping times: the first trip was to buy the wishes; the second trip was to buy the needed items. Members were invited to donate stocking stuffer items. Look for donations from other community organizations to donated gift certificates, or even for a free Christmas tree for the family. A craft night was also held to make Christmas decorations and ornaments. All items were brought to the December meeting where members wrapped the gifts and stuffed stockings.
Members Participating: 6+ member(s)Estimated Cost: $450Estimated Time: 25 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
A party for prom goers was held at the school after the prom dance. This provides activities for teenagers keeping them out of trouble and safe. We had a disc jockey, volleyball, videos and casino type games were available. Snacks and pop were furnished. Periodic drawings for door prizes were held and grand prizes were awarded. We acquired donations of prizes, food, funds and time from the community. Breakfast was served by another organization to the teenagers and volunteers who helped all night.
Members Participating: 20+ member(s)Estimated Time: 400 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
To participate in a community celebration by providing activities for children and having an entry in the parade; to promote the Women of Today during Kids Week.
Members Participating: 13 member(s)Estimated Cost: $60Estimated Time: 80 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
Chapter worked with the local school district to help provide school supplies for children in need.
Members Participating: 5 member(s)Estimated Time: 5 hour(s)Funds Raised: $76 Click here to contact the Melrose Area WT chapter for this activity.
Write letters to local supermarkets and discount stores for donations. Each box includes: cake mix, frosting, candles, toy. Wrap boxes and donate to local food shelf for use by parent for kid's birthday.
Estimated Time: 5 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
Members tied 15 blankets to be donated to Anna Marie's House in St Cloud. This is a shelter for women and children.
Members Participating: 8 member(s)Estimated Time: 30 hour(s) Click here to contact the Melrose Area WT chapter for this activity.
Boo Bash is an event for young children to track or treat in a safe environment at Prince of Peace Church in Burnsville MN. This is Burnsville Women of Today's second year participating in the event. It is a great opportunity for the chapter to promote themselves in the community and to work together as a chapter to create a great experience for kids. The BWT members came up with a theme, Not-so-Spooky Haunted House, created decorations and activities to entertain the kids including: a crazy balloon hang, gross and grimy touch-and-feel stations, lighted ghosts and a not-so-spooky tunnel to crawl through. The kids and parents who attended truly enjoyed the activities and the chance to trick-or-treat for candy in a safe environment.
Members Participating: 9 member(s)Estimated Time: 38 hour(s) Click here to contact the Burnsville WT chapter for this activity.
During election time organize a "Meet the Candidates Forum." Candidates forums are held every election year to introduce the candidates and issues to area residents. Invite candidates, draw up questions of current interest and host a forum in which everyone can discuss the issues. We invite questions from the audience, which is one of the best parts of this project. We feel it has increased voter interest in the candidates and also has made candidates aware of their responsibility to voters. This gives the public an opportunity to meet candidates, hear platforms, ask questions and listen to the debate on issues requested by voters. Local bakery donated cookies, members baked bars and coffee was furnished by our chapter. The media was contacted with newspapers, radio and TV stations attending. This could be done for local elections, as well as state or national elections.
Members Participating: 1+ member(s)Estimated Cost: $10Estimated Time: 20 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
Due to COVID 19, so many seniors are unable to receive visitors and go out to see and meet people which could make them feel isolated and lonely. Receiving a handmade card is a small way that we can bridge the distance between us and them and help them with their feelings of isolation and loneliness. So far we have had two card making events. During an outdoor concert event we provided paper and crayons in order for them to create a card for a senior. However, during this event we found that adults were just as interested in creating cards to cheer up seniors. Our second event was held at the Aquatic Center. We are planning on several more events in the hopes to put joy into the hearts of folks who cannot visit with others.
Members Participating: 7 member(s)Estimated Time: 28 hour(s) Click here to contact the Anoka WT chapter for this activity.
Our members got together and wrote special words of encouragement and added a few stickers to the envelope for all of the residents we made 125; there were 3 members and 3 guests.
Members Participating: 3 member(s)Estimated Time: 20 hour(s)People Helped: 6 community member(s) Click here to contact the Eastern Carver County WT chapter for this activity.
In honor of Veterans Day, members of Burnsville Women of Today partnered with Military Missions, Inc. to provide Cards for the Troops. Military Missions provides care packages that include 10-15 personalized cards to military members serving overseas. Eight chapter members during our board and monthly business meetings completed 145 cards for the organization. This was a great opportunity for members to honor service members and observe the relevance of Veterans Day.
Members Participating: 8 member(s)Estimated Time: 8 hour(s) Click here to contact the Burnsville WT chapter for this activity.
Each year our chapter visits the Ambassador Nursing Home and carols for the residents. This is something that the residents always enjoy and it is also a special project for our members and families. This year they also brought Christmas cards that were donated and signed by members and their families. Many residents don't receive gifts and cards in the home, so it was extra special to receive the cards. Chairs worked with the volunteer coordinator at the Home to arrange the evening. Songbooks were provided for those attending and a good singing voice is never required. Singing began at the Bingo event, then they walked the halls, stopping at some rooms in the main home and then went to the assisted living building. They sang for 75 minutes and after gathered for holiday treats and beverages in one of their meeting rooms. The event was held on Sunday afternoon, December 15th. Children are a special treat for the residents, so we encourage members to bring their children as well as guests. We had 2 guests and 6 children caroling with our 6 members. One of our members works at the home and set up the refreshments for after, but was unable to participate due to an injury. The project was chaired by Pam Medvec and Delores Hoseth. This is a busy time of year for everyone, so to take the time to bring joy to others is important and we feel that we brightened up the Holidays for the residents that we sang for. This project also fills the members and guests with the joy of the Holidays. That is why this project is being nominated.
Members Participating: 6 member(s)Estimated Time: 20 hour(s)People Helped: 1 community member(s) Click here to contact the New Hope WT chapter for this activity.
Contacted local senior hi-rises or nursing homes, and set up a time on a Sunday afternoon. Members and their families meet, went go caroling through the halls to entertain residents with Christmas music, and then continue on to a member's house for hot cider and cookies. Donations of toiletries and socks may also be made to residents.
Members Participating: 3 member(s)Estimated Cost: $24Estimated Time: 4 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
We provided 3 craft projects for children ages 3 and up. We set up on Sunday from 10:30 - 4:30 . We helped with 235 projects; great PR for us. Carnival games were provided for area children of all ages during a community celebration; including Cupcake Walk, Face painting, Treasure Dig, Pop Ring Toss, Bubble Gum Game, Bean Bag Toss, Lolly Pop Pick, Water Balloon Toss, Fishing Pond and others. Small prizes were given. A fee of 25 cents per game was charged to help cover expenses and any proceeds were donated to the March of Dimes.
Members Participating: 8-10 member(s)Estimated Cost: $15Estimated Time: 60 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
This project is to provide presents for the less fortunate in our County to make sure that they have a Christmas present to open. This is for children from 0 to 16 years old. We send applications to Human Services and churches looking for names, enter the information into our Date base, put tags on tress around town, gather up the wrapped gifts and then buy gifts for the tags left over, We wish to nominate this project as we feel this is a worthy project and bring cheer to children in the area.
Members Participating: 1 member(s)Estimated Time: 200 hour(s)Funds Raised: $3000People Helped: 6 community member(s) Click here to contact the St James WT chapter for this activity.
We decorated a tree for the community. Windom has a Dickens' play they perform. A store is used to have the Christmas tree displayed. We decorated the tree with our president's theme.
Members Participating: 4 member(s)Estimated Cost: $25Estimated Time: 6 hour(s) Click here to contact the Windom WT chapter for this activity.
From home, a member made and donated 23 masks to Trillium Service. She put in about 12 service hours without any material costs. The in-kind donation was valued at $115 for the MNWT Community Connections programming area. She had a bunch of bandanas that someone gave her. Her friend and fellow member said her business needed masks to work with her clients. So she put the two together. It was posted on our Duluth WT Facebook page using #mnwtserviceatadistance
Members Participating: 1 member(s)Estimated Time: 12 hour(s)People Helped: 23 community member(s) Click here to contact the Duluth WT chapter for this activity.
Community members brought their pets and children to Municipal Park to be photographed by our Women of Today member. Advertising was done ahead of time for the event by chapter members. It was advertised through local papers, social media, flyers, and radio. People were asked to call and set up an appointment time so that social distancing could be observed. The project was done in conjunction with the Tri County Humane Society, who also advertised through their social media. Pictures were taken outside with 3 different outdoor backgrounds. Donations were taken for the event. The pictures were emailed or put on a disc to give to the participants. 7 members participated by having their pets pictures taken, along with community members. Proceeds went to the Humane Society, Domestic Violence, and school supplies for Sauk Rapids Rice Public Schools. The event was covered by the local paper.
Members Participating: 7 member(s)Estimated Time: 31 hour(s)Funds Raised: $250People Helped: 3 community member(s) Click here to contact the Sauk Rapids WT chapter for this activity.
We purchased $650 (70 pairs) worth of kids pajamas. We then brought them to a meeting and put banner wrap that explained about Dreams for kids, along with information about WT and our chapter. These were then delivered to a local hospital
Members Participating: 1 member(s)Estimated Time: 22 hour(s)People Helped: 70 community member(s) Click here to contact the Duluth WT chapter for this activity.
Collected purses and used funds raised through sale of handmade greeting cards and a $25.00 donation from the chapter to purchase feminine hygiene products and delivered them to Anna Marie's. Cash 25.00 donation+$100.00 raised, plus $200.00 in kind purse value.
Members Participating: 4 member(s)Estimated Time: 8 hour(s)Funds Raised: $325 Click here to contact the Sauk Rapids WT chapter for this activity.
All local children were welcome. Use an outside area even if it snows, where eggs are hidden eggs for kids to find. The hunt is usually held on Palm Sunday afternoon and is geared for kids 3-9 years old. Children can be put into age groups and sectioned off for them to find the eggs. Contact local merchants to ask for donations, and arrange food vendors and entertainment. Preregistration forms are distributed to local schools and day care centers; a small fee is charged. On the day of the event, the children are given an empty bag with the hunt instructions attached. They are then let loose in the park area and allowed to find up to 4 small plastic eggs. When done, the children return to the check in point, turn in their eggs and receive their gift bag. Another option would be to fill plastic eggs with candy and prizes, then them within the Easter Egg Hunt area -- this would be better for a smaller group of children. Don't forget to invite the Easter Bunny to pose for pictures, and perhaps give out balloons.
Members Participating: 5-30+ member(s)Estimated Cost: $200Estimated Time: 70 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
The Fairmont Women of Today hosted a new event. “Eve in the Orchard” was a night for women to leave all their cares behind, laugh and have fun, make new friends, and leave newly inspired. Our generous hosts for the evening were Gordy and Karen Toupal of Center Creek Orchard. If you have not yet visited Center Creek Orchard, it’s an absolute must! The picturesque apple orchard is just eight miles southeast of Fairmont, off County Road 18. While you could spend all day picking the most perfectly crisp apples off the over 500 apple trees, you may miss a few other fun things. Center Creek Orchard offers hayrides, a jump pad, mini golfing, a super slide, a giant maze, pumpkins, adorable goats, and much more. The women who attended “Eve in the Orchard” were able to participate in all of these activities, along with a few special event additions. Guests also enjoyed wine tasting, a photo scavenger hunt (with prizes), a meal, chair massages by Jessica Larson, horseback riding, and delicious fudge samples. If that wasn’t enough, attendees also learned a few Instant Pot skills as Sue Bay and Denise Lewison showed us how to whip up a mean pot of homemade applesauce. Furthermore, Dee’s Floral demonstrated how to craft a fall floral arrangement to add that perfect pop of color to any fall event. The evening concluded with a special presentation from our guest speaker, Mandi Kosbab. Mandi shared some humorous and inspiring words of motivation and support. Her words left us feeling enlightened and encouraged to build ourselves and each other up.
Members Participating: 14 member(s)Estimated Time: 67 hour(s)Funds Raised: $888 Click here to contact the Fairmont WT chapter for this activity.
Third and fourth grade students are invited to write an essay entitled, "My dad/mom is the greatest because..." A committee reviews the essays and chooses three winners and awards each with a gift certificate to a local pizza restaurant. The essays and the father/mother-child pictures are published in the local newspaper and read on the local radio station the week before Father's Day or Mother's Day.
Members Participating: 3-5 member(s)Estimated Cost: $20Estimated Time: 5 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
We assisted packing food bags that go to kids in our school area that don't get enough food at home. We also donated funds to this project. It provides kids extra food when not in school. The school superintendent and 2 other teachers also assisted us. Great opportunity to find out about more things going on at school level and also share much knowledge about the woman of today organization. In each bag we also put inspiring comments to the kids that would receive the food. Like keep up the great work. We love your smile, you are so smart. These ho out to about 100 kids each week.
Members Participating: 10 member(s)Estimated Time: 10 hour(s)People Helped: 13 community member(s) Click here to contact the Melrose Area WT chapter for this activity.
For a few hours each day, for almost a week, some of our members greeted shoppers at the door of our local grocery store with a "grocery list" of items needed by our local county food shelf. We encouraged them to "pick up something for the food shelf" while they did their regular shopping. We were amazed at how quickly the items of food piled up in our cart, filling it 3 times! In all, we collected just over 440 lbs of food items and almost $40 in donations.
Members Participating: 4 member(s)Estimated Time: 24 hour(s)Funds Raised: $40People Helped: 100 community member(s) Click here to contact the St James WT chapter for this activity.
Call local food shelf to find out their needs. Make a list of needed foods and assign points based on needs. Gather at starting place; give each team a list, grocery bag and the time to return. Go door to door to find items. Meet back at starting point to tally up points, pass out prizes to winners. Take picture with food collected. Then enjoy a snack and socialize; also, can combine as a membership door knocking event.
Members Participating: 2-100 member(s)Estimated Cost: $20Estimated Time: 4 hour(s) Click here for more information. Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
WAWT held a Reverse Parade 1p-4p, due to Covid-19. We fulfilled the communities need for celebrating the 4th. We invited the community to decorate a float (parked in designated areas) or their homes or business windows. Several residents and businesses participated. People would drive / walk around and vote for best floats, windows, or yards! People submitted votes via our FB page with a picture of their nomination. Top three were awarded certificates. We distributed treat bags for 400 kids!
Members Participating: 6 member(s)Estimated Time: 30 hour(s)People Helped: 7 community member(s) Click here to contact the Warroad Area WT chapter for this activity.
Burnsville Women of Today participated for the second year in a row preparing a mailing for the Priority Project: Wishes and More for their 2020 Gala Event. 10 members from the Burnsville Chapter and 2 members from the Monticello Chapter put in 25 hours of service in one evening to complete approximately 1600 mailers. Our LPM, Maureen Edstrom, completed an additional 200+ mailers and also made several trips to and from her home in Hastings to Fridley where WAM is located to make this project a success. This is a great project where the Burnsville Women of Today can make a true difference with their time for Wishes and More and the tremendous task that they have each year in getting the word out about their organization.
Members Participating: 10 member(s)Estimated Time: 32 hour(s)People Helped: 2 community member(s) Click here to contact the Burnsville WT chapter for this activity.
This m-event offers an opportunity for your chapter to hold an educational session full of tips to be more green in your community. The tips included range from free tips to things that cost money but save money in the long term. Everything you need to run this m-event is attached.
Members Participating: 1 member(s)Estimated Time: 5 hour(s) Click here for more information. Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
Held at a local school. Cost was $1 for 12 tickets and additional tickets were available for 6 for $1. Door prizes were given out every 15 minutes and lunch was served. Games, prizes, haunted house and candy bags are provided at a Halloween Party. For many children, this takes the place of door-to-door trick or treating and was started when there were foreign objects found in Halloween treats. We request a preregistration fee from each family. We solicit donations and prizes from local businesses and publish a thank you letter to include in the candy bags.
Members Participating: 4+ member(s)Estimated Cost: $600Estimated Time: 660 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
The Halloween Carnival and Dance serves children in the community ages birth through 6th grade. The carnival is held from 4:30 - 6:00pm at the Madelia Elementary school and is a series of games for children birth to 2nd grade. They win prizes and have a free meal inside, in a safe environment, with parents and other children. The dance is held from 7:00 - 9:00 at the elementary school and is open for children 3rd -6th grade. Along with having a DJ, the kids are fed a meal as well. The Madelia Women of Today provides these free events, supported by community donations, to allow children to celebrate Halloween in a safe environment. 96 kids were at the Halloween Carnival and 107 at the dance.
Members Participating: 9 member(s)Estimated Time: 35 hour(s)People Helped: 3 community member(s) Click here to contact the Madelia WT chapter for this activity.
A member was asked to make masks to donated to a local head start organization. Three members helped her make 416 masks. The 4 members masks equaled $2080 in-kind donations.
Members Participating: 4 member(s)Estimated Time: 42 hour(s)Funds Raised: $2000People Helped: 4 community member(s) Click here to contact the Coon Rapids WT chapter for this activity.
A chapter member made compilation of the National Register of Historic Places in Anoka County and the places of historical note in Coon Rapids. It has links and videos, She encourages chapter members to visit the places in person!
Members Participating: 14 member(s)Estimated Time: 6 hour(s)People Helped: 1 community member(s) Click here to contact the Coon Rapids WT chapter for this activity.
The Matrix Emergency Homeless Shelter was setup and run through Dakota County from November 2019 until mid-March 2020 when COVID-19 hit. This project was a great way for Burnsville Women of Today to show the value they place on serving their local community. Members prepared soups or chilis, bread, salad and desserts, and served the meal to 50-60 people who were boarding at the shelter one cold February evening.
Members Participating: 12 member(s)Estimated Time: 23 hour(s)People Helped: 50 community member(s) Click here to contact the Burnsville WT chapter for this activity.
Worked with the local school district to provide Christmas gifts to families in need. This project helped 21 families which was a total of 69 kids from age 0 - 18 years old. The school raises money by having a jingle jar contest for the kids as school. We were given $2300 from the school for this project. CentraCare Clinic also helps with this project by purchasing gifts for some of the families. This year their donation was $3000 in gift purchased. Our chapter donates $500 towards this project.
Members Participating: 15 member(s)Estimated Time: 96 hour(s)People Helped: 69 community member(s) Click here to contact the Melrose Area WT chapter for this activity.
We sponsor a 4th of July costume contest and parade for children birth to 6th grade. Judges choose winners in six categories, ribbons are given to the winners and they are asked to ride on the WT float in the Grand Parade that evening. Participants march on a short route; friends and relatives cheer them on.
Members Participating: 6 member(s)Estimated Cost: $70Estimated Time: 57 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
Our annual Kids Craft Night is a free event for the community and allows them to come out with their children and participate in a night of crafts, coloring pages and games. This year the crafts were a turkey hat, a wreath made of leaves and a paper turkey craft as well as coloring pages. GBWT also set up a hanging bobbing apple station and free Italian Ice sodas. This event was a lot of fun and really helps the community.
Members Participating: 7 member(s)Estimated Time: 40 hour(s)People Helped: 50 community member(s) Click here to contact the Greenbush WT chapter for this activity.
The Burnsville Women of Today were proud to participate in making up 200+ Kids Snack Bags for our local food shelf at 360 Communities in Burnsville. It was a great way to support the community in these heightened times of food insecurity. The bags included: water, crackers, fruit and granola snacks and mini bubbles for the kids. These snack bags give kids an extra treat and an easier way to deal with having to pick up up daily provisions with their families.
Members Participating: 9 member(s)Estimated Time: 12 hour(s)People Helped: 1 community member(s) Click here to contact the Burnsville WT chapter for this activity.
One of the local food shelves contacted Aitkin Women of Today to see if we were able to assemble and donate the laundry pods again as they were a popular item for the food shelf. At our June meeting, it was discussed that we really didn’t have the funds to do too many. One of the members offered to buy a jug of pods to help with the project, before I knew it, we had nine members donating a tub of pods. We voted to spend $50 on dryer sheets and baggies for the project. Approximately 114 baggies with 4 pods and 3 dryer sheets per baggie was donated in the amount of $204.43 to Aitkin Food Shelf, St. James Food Shelf, and 1st Lutheran Food Shelf. Delivered on July 1. An article was submitted to our local newspaper which was great PR for our chapter and state organization and showed some diversity in what we can donate to our food shelves.
Members Participating: 10 member(s)Estimated Time: 25 hour(s)People Helped: 2 community member(s) Click here to contact the Aitkin WT chapter for this activity.
Letter from Santa or That Guy Letter – First year project. Information about this project was put out on Facebook, chapter members disseminated the information to family and friends, local hospital/clinic employees got on board, and Zachary’s family was instrumental on getting the word out. A flyer and information form were created for parents to complete about their children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, etc. Once information was collected at due date, we set up a night and filled in Santa template letters with children’s information. We had 22 templates to choose from in order to input information that fit the child the best. We sent a holiday color sheet with each letter. Letters were mailed from the North Pole in time for the kids to get them before Christmas. $5 per letter sent was requested. One hundred thirty-one (131) letters were sent out. Very excited for this outcome for a first year project. My goal was to donate $500. Donation of $550.00 was raised for donation after expenses and tax was subtracted. The foundation chosen to donate balance was Zachary Johnson’s Kids with Cancer Fund. A local foundation that donates money to families to help with expenses due to their children’s cancer. Zachary is one of the guys that I support and makes my heart feel so good to be able to support his foundation.
Members Participating: 12 member(s)Estimated Time: 60 hour(s)Funds Raised: $550People Helped: 6 community member(s) Click here to contact the Aitkin WT chapter for this activity.
Lewis House is a domestic violence shelter for women located in Eagan. The shelter needed help remodeling a room that the women in the shelter specifically use to work on essential paperwork, goals and personal development. Members of the Burnsville chapter donated their time, energy, supplies (paint, lights, room decor) and funds ($750 in in-kind donations, including $450 in books from a local book store) to change the room into an inspiring space. We painted, moved furniture, assembled new furniture and decorated the room into a serene space with bookshelves, a reading nook and desks for the women to accomplish their tasks. This project is being nominated because it truly made a difference in these women's lives. We were told by management of the facility that the women began using it the same night after we finished it!
Members Participating: 9 member(s)Estimated Time: 42 hour(s)Funds Raised: $750 Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
The purpose is to have kids sign up for the summer reading program. We played bingo with the kids and each kid received a prize. Then they each received a bag of chips and a pop. When they left they each received a Frisbee.
Members Participating: 2 member(s)Estimated Cost: $10Estimated Time: 6 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
This year we were going to walk at MOA for the March of Dimes on March 25; however was cancelled. We started fundraising for this cause back in February on our Facebook page and to family & friends. We even set out a donated jar at Anoka Winterfest on our craft table and raised $30. We were going to leave a donation jar out at our Annual Bunny Party however that was cancelled too. Our goal is to reach $350 dollars by May 15. Currently we are at $305 raised. Even though the physical walk is cancelled we are working hard in our money fundraising ideas.
Members Participating: 7 member(s)Estimated Time: 5 hour(s)Funds Raised: $305 Click here to contact the Anoka WT chapter for this activity.
At chapter meeting people brought lace, ribbon candy and little baskets. Using glue guns we decorated the baskets and put penny candy in them. We attached a note saying "Thank you for guiding our future." Baskets were brought to schools and put on Teachers desks. The next day when they came into the room they were surprised. Baskets went to 5 schools in the GMT area. We also used this as an M-Night.
Members Participating: 2 member(s)Estimated Cost: $50Estimated Time: 3 hour(s) Click here to contact the G-M-T WT chapter for this activity.
WT members sign up at October meeting to donate food items for one family in our city. Chairperson coordinates items so family has a complete dinner with all the fixin's. She uses community resources (schools, churches, etc.) to identify a family in need. The family name is kept confidential.
Members Participating: 3-4 member(s)Estimated Time: 3 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
The Coon Rapids chapter donated $200 and received $55 in monetary donations to purchase items for families in need after the rots n May. Two members shopped for items as well as a $25 gift card and one member delivered items to Faith Lutheran church for them to get the items to the families that needed them.
Members Participating: 14 member(s)Estimated Time: 4 hour(s)Funds Raised: $255People Helped: 2 community member(s) Click here to contact the Coon Rapids WT chapter for this activity.
In January letters are written to bands and past participants asking them to participate. A Grand Marshall has to be selected then invited to attend. Other various jobs are divided up between the committee members. One of the biggest jobs is to get donations from area businesses to help defray the cost. This parade has been very successful with more and different units added each year.
Members Participating: 20+ member(s)Estimated Cost: $2000Estimated Time: 800 hour(s) Click here to contact the Redwood Falls WT chapter for this activity.
Request various donations of items to include in small bags. Examples: Mary Kay samples, perfume samples, coupons, bookmarks, etc. Obtain some children's books and pamphlets on reading & parenting. Include whatever else you would like. Pack bags and deliver to local hospital for mothers and new babies. Include congratulations from chapter.
Members Participating: 1-2 member(s)Estimated Time: 10 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
To recognize the efforts of local students in community/church/school involvement; to reward the winning student and runners-up for their contributions. Seven students were nominated with one winner chosen. Community donations included 240 gift certificates and a plaque.
Members Participating: 3-4 member(s)Estimated Cost: $40Estimated Time: 40 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
The Greenbush Parade of Lights is a yearly community event that runs the same weekend as our cities "Winter Weekend". This is the second year that GBWT has participated by making a float. Our float has the words Service, Growth and Fellowship lit up and this years theme was candy land. The float had huge lollipops, candy and a ton of lights. There were over 400 people in attendance at the parade that was held after dark. The parade route featured burn barrels down main street to keep people warm as well as roasted marshmallow stands.
Members Participating: 2 member(s)Estimated Time: 45 hour(s)People Helped: 2 community member(s) Click here to contact the Greenbush WT chapter for this activity.
Parents in our school district fill out a form explaining their situation with their child's disability and submit it to the Monticello school district and they give them our chapter and we pick the parent's in the months of November, December, January and February to go out on a night without their child or children. They receive $50 for dinner and a movie and $25 for a caregiver for the evening. Monticello has been doing this project for a few years now. After the parents have received this opportunity to go out and enjoy and evening they always send us a thank you note and how much they appreciate us doing this.
Members Participating: 1 member(s)Estimated Time: 10 hour(s) Click here to contact the Monticello WT chapter for this activity.
Twice a year we get together on a Saturday morning and clean the park. Many members' children also help. We contact the city a week in advance to let them know and they supply the garbage bags and pick them up afterwards. Members bring rakes and gloves to rake the leaves and pick up trash; its work but also a time to chat. Sometimes donuts and coffee are provided but often we end up going out for lunch.
Members Participating: 6+ member(s)Estimated Time: 2 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
A Holiday party put on for people with developmental challenges in our area . Music, treats and a visit from Santa highlighted the night; a 1-1/2 hour event. We've had many good comments, and lots of fun.
Members Participating: 10+ member(s)Estimated Cost: $200Estimated Time: 30 hour(s) Click here to contact the Detroit Lakes WT chapter for this activity.
The Duluth Women of Today were asked to help make PPE equipment, which was sponsored by Frost River and Ecolibruim3. Member were asked to help on 2 occasions for 4 hours at each session. We had 8 members volunteer and they made approximately 3000 face shields. Between the 2 sessions they made approximately 6000 face shields and Ecolibrium3 donated $1000 to our chapter.
Members Participating: 8 member(s)Estimated Time: 64 hour(s)Funds Raised: $1000 Click here to contact the Duluth WT chapter for this activity.
Our chapter adopted part of Northwood Park in Otsego, MN in which Chapter members assist in picking up debris, raking leaves, planting and maintaining vegetation, special projects (such as laying mulch all over the park) and identify needed repairs in the park such as on the playground equipment or help remove graffiti. Pride in Our Park is a two year commitment for activities that ROD Chapter has committed to. Otsego Public Works staff provides basic oversight, safety vests, tools and materials that are needed for our chapter. The City also places a sign within the park crediting the Rogers Otsego Dayton Women of Today. This project has been an all hands on deck for our Chapter and in a few days members were able to clear severely overgrown weeds, removed many garbage bags of trash and made the park presentable for the neighborhood that the park sits among. Our future goals for the park include buddy benches for kids who are looking for friends at the park, or elders who are looking for someone to converse with. Adding additional vegetation to attract butterflies and other beautiful creatures who could use the park and what it has to offer. Our Chapter plans to continue this process year and year and make it a tradition for our Chapter. It's something we can contribute to make our planet better for the future.
Members Participating: 10 member(s)Estimated Time: 45 hour(s) Click here to contact the Rogers/Otsego/Dayton WT chapter for this activity.
Worked with local police department to promote fun activity during "Turn off the Violence" day. Kids were able to purchase pumpkins and we provided craft items to decorate; (no knives), shredded paper, paint, glitter, sequins, etc. We had a professional storyteller and a couple of games. Snacks, too! Huge Success! Costs can be shared with local police department.
Members Participating: 10+ member(s)Estimated Time: 20 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
To give the gift of a special evening of make-overs to a group of needy women. The chapter found businesses and 3 salons that donated time and products for these women. 19 residents of the Wellspring cottages for homeless women accepted our gift. They showed visible signs of improved self esteem.
Members Participating: 10 member(s)Estimated Cost: $110Estimated Time: 50 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
Members and children were invited to dress up in Halloween costumes. We went through a local senior center and shared our Halloween spirit. Toothbrushes and toothpaste were donated by a local dentist, which were handed out to the residents.
Members Participating: 6 member(s)Estimated Cost: $4Estimated Time: 2 hour(s) Click here to contact the Duluth WT chapter for this activity.
Each year the Monticello Chapter volunteers to staff the Rivers of Hope Gala held in October. Rivers of Hope is a non-profit organization founded in 1989 by a small group of citizens who were concerned about domestic violence in the local community. Since then Rivers of Hope has expanded to include Sherburne and Wright counties and has grown to be a sole provider of adult community advocacy and support service for victims of domestic violence. The annual gala is a major fundraiser for this organization and features dinner, silent auction, live auction, dancing and much more. The 2019 theme – “Rock Star” was truly a testimony to the greatest within our community. The Monticello Chapter volunteers assist with over 250 registration check-ins, manage the silent auction area of 95 items and prepare payments for all items matching up the guests auction numbers with the silent auction winner sheets along with selling cupcakes and the wine pull events, and of course, all members dressed in appropriate 80’s themed attire. In addition to volunteering, our chapter also donated an auction basket valued at $60. It is a busy evening for the chapter members who volunteered 26 service hours to help this organization raise funds to assist domestic violence victims in their desperate time of need. The event organizer, Jody Fadden wrote, “I am so personally grateful for the ladies’ help, especially Debbie Manthei who attended the preparation meetings and lead the team. They were truly Rock Stars of the even in my eyes.” The event raised over $50,000 which far exceeded their goal.
Members Participating: 7 member(s)Estimated Time: 34 hour(s)Funds Raised: $55000People Helped: 7 community member(s) Click here to contact the Monticello WT chapter for this activity.
Rang bells for the red kettle drive for the salvation army. The purpose is to raise money for the holidays with the Salvation Army.
Members Participating: 4 member(s)Estimated Time: 12 hour(s) Click here to contact the Duluth WT chapter for this activity.
Eight of us rang bells at 2 doors at cub foods for the Salvation Army. It was a cold Saturday afternoon. Our flamingo mascot and singing attempts brought many smiles to the shoppers. So satisfying to witness peoples generosity during the holiday season. Then we went to Applebee's for dinner to warm up.
Members Participating: 8 member(s)Estimated Time: 18 hour(s)People Helped: 8 community member(s) Click here to contact the Anoka WT chapter for this activity.
This project was for for Women's Day. 10 members and 1 quest gathered at CUMC from 6 to 8 PM and made 460 sandwiches which were donated to 363 Days Program. the cost of the project $160 and we had 20 services hours.
Members Participating: 11 member(s)Estimated Time: 20 hour(s)People Helped: 460 community member(s) Click here to contact the Monticello WT chapter for this activity.
This project is designed to help a family or families over the holiday season. Gather names of families facing financial challenges. Assign a person to collect information from families such as sizes of clothing, ages and sex of children, likes and dislikes, etc. Either purchase or have members donate food, clothes, gifts, etc. Make arrangements to deliver gifts.
Members Participating: 13 member(s)Estimated Time: 164 hour(s) Click here to contact the Champlin WT chapter for this activity.
Santa Days is an event that the GB WT host each year. This event includes a visit from Santa and Mrs. Clause, crafts and coloring pages and a candy cane fishing game. We also invite the 6th grade class to come and make and serve a free will donation meal so that they can use the funds for their class trip to Minneapolis. This year was especially great due to a grant from the Northwest Minnesota Foundation that allowed us to explore Santa gift options for our local youth. This year, we asked the Greenbush High School Building Trades Class to make wooden snowman kits for our area families. Due to this grant, we were able to gift snowmen kits to 99 families. We estimate that there were over 350 people in attendance for this event.
Members Participating: 11 member(s)Estimated Time: 40 hour(s)People Helped: 350 community member(s) Click here to contact the Greenbush WT chapter for this activity.
Have kids get their pictures taken with Santa. Make it affordable. (We ran it with Santa Shop and it went really well.) Have a few members donate treats; can pass out candy canes.
Members Participating: 3 member(s)Estimated Time: 10 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
The Glenville Santa shop is a community favorite project! We have been doing this for many years and it continues to grow and improve. We start making crafts and items in September of each year during 2 craft nights. We have 8-10 members working on making items for the Santa shop. Some members purchase items and donate the items so our community children can come in and buy Christmas gifts for their parents, siblings and grandparents. The gifts are all under $2-3.00 with many only costing a $1.00. We as WT members help the kids shop for the gifts as their parents enjoy cookies, breads and coffee. We have connected with Santa so he stops in to see the boys and girls while they shop. A local gal does face painting also for the kids.. Recently the American Legion has joined us in providing a lunch for the kids to enjoy. On the Santa shop day, we have 9-10 members participating. The money raised at this project goes back into the school for needed funds. This project benefits our youth in the community in addition to bringing together other service organizations like the Legion and the Glenville booster club. This project has brought in new members to the WT organization.
Members Participating: 15 member(s)Estimated Time: 72 hour(s)Funds Raised: $400People Helped: 8 community member(s) Click here to contact the Glenville WT chapter for this activity.
Involvement in the Community. Heighten the awareness of Arbor Day and the importance of trees in our environment.
Members Participating: 8 member(s)Estimated Cost: $175Estimated Time: 35 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
Have High School Seniors complete an application about their future plans, and write an essay about their short- and long-term goals. A WT committee reviews the essays and chooses winner of the $300 scholarship. The winner is announced by a WT representative at the school's Spring Award Ceremony. The winner's name is also published in the local newspaper.
Members Participating: 3-5 member(s)Estimated Cost: $300Estimated Time: 5 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
Our club was given a family which we helped provide their Christmas dinner and some gifts for the children. The family chose which type of meat they wanted for their main course and all members donated either canned foods to go with the meal or gifts for the family. This is a good way to help provide for a family at Holiday time.
Estimated Cost: $50Estimated Time: 5 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
A list of wishes/needs from families was received from the Salvation Army, or helping Senior Citizens who have no family or who are needy. Tags/ornaments are made with the wishes listed, and put on the tree. Then let community and members choose the ornaments for the items they wish to donate, and instruct them where and when the gifts need to be collected. Cookies and gifts may also be delivered when working with the senior community.
Members Participating: 1-2 member(s)Estimated Cost: $50Estimated Time: 300 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
Waseca Annual Sleigh & Cutter Festival is complete with a parade. We locate a sleigh or wagon and all climb aboard, wave our banner and wear our sweatshirts, smiles and long underwear. It gets us seen.
Estimated Time: 3 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
In 1994 the project was initiated as a Saturday evening dance for the teenagers of the community;it was re-organized as a rock-n-roll dance for the entire family. A local DJ was hired to play music. Throughout the evening there were several contests held: Hula-hoop, pie-eating, etc. The hall was decorated with lots of helium filled balloons, musical plaques/decorations and over-sized sundae centerpieces on the tables.
Our annual Spooktacular is a carnival for children to attend right before Anoka's Grand Day Parade. Helps entertain the kids while waiting for the parade begin. This years event attendance was the highest we have seen since starting this project. We estimated over 600 kids attended and had a blast bouncing in the bouncy house, getting their face painted, playing carnival games, winning prizes and art and craft stations. We were thrilled we moved to a new location this year for more space at Anoka Middle School. We had Sugar Mama's join us for the 1st time selling cotton Candy and a young lady joining us a 3rd time making balloon animals. We had over 40 high school students help run the games and family and friends jumping in to help. With all the help and planning we had 396 hours invested in Spooktacular this year. We raised over $2,000 in ticket sales and concessions which will be donated back into the community for our Thanksgiving meal donation, Ronald McDonald House Meal, Senior Bingo and more. All the member were in shock of how well Spooktacular went and were happy to see all the kids having a good time.
Members Participating: 14 member(s)Estimated Cost: $49Estimated Time: 188 hour(s)Funds Raised: $2735People Helped: 49 community member(s) Click here to contact the Anoka WT chapter for this activity.
To inform children of the dangers of strangers. It taught young children about how strangers lure kids and the dangers.
Members Participating: 2+ member(s)Estimated Cost: $10Estimated Time: 25 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
T-Shirt decorating was great for the kids and parents! The kids had 3 hours of fun and all got a great shirt to take home. All the kids brought their own shirts. You need to have enough tables for all kids to sit. Go somewhere with good light and easy access to water. Items needed: fabric paint, stencils, paper grocery bags, sponge brushes, bowls for water, old sheets to cover tables.
Members Participating: 2+ member(s)Estimated Time: 6 hour(s) Click here to contact the Blooming Prairie WT chapter for this activity.
WT members get together with Early Education members and have a fun & games day with kids. Everyone that hasn't been "tagged" can order their ID bracelet or necklace. This is great PR for both groups and the children are insured some safety and security.
Members Participating: 5+ member(s)Estimated Time: 10 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
Due to Covid-19, chapter members took the purchased kits and made the tie blankets. Half of them were given to Hutchinson Health for children going into surgery and the other half went to the "Wings" program that supports children being taken out of their homes for various reasons.
Members Participating: 11 member(s)Estimated Time: 53 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
Raised money for 27 non-profit organizations plus write-ins. Sent out approximately 2,300 mailings and 40 business packets were passed out. These we then collected and tallied up. The project had a separate checking account that only handled the service drive and had enough left to pay expenses of the next year's drive. The community accepted this well.
Members Participating: 2 member(s)Estimated Cost: $1750Estimated Time: 1000 hour(s) Click here to contact the Windom WT chapter for this activity.
We made Valentine's Day goodies bag that contained a valentine and chocolate. We delivered them to a local nursing home on valentines day to brighten their day.
Members Participating: 11 member(s)Estimated Time: 39 hour(s)People Helped: 100 community member(s) Click here to contact the Duluth WT chapter for this activity.
6 members and 1 guest purchased or baked two dozen treats for the 3 local fire station and police station. One members husband and children also helped make the treats. On February 12, 5 members and one child went to the Fire/Police dept. to deliver the treats. The members were given a tour of one of the fire stations and a tour of the garage of another station. Members also invited fire fighters to attend our 4 year anniversary celebration and 2 members did. 20 service hours and $50 in-kind donations
Members Participating: 6 member(s)Estimated Time: 20 hour(s) Click here to contact the Coon Rapids WT chapter for this activity.
Worked with the city of duluth to obtain all permits required. worked with MN DOT on route, organized program, worked with the schools to get 3rd graders to the program. Worked with local veterans organizations to ensure the success. The purpose of this project is to honor all veterans who have served in defending our nation.
Members Participating: 5 member(s)Estimated Time: 20 hour(s) Click here to contact the Duluth WT chapter for this activity.
We collected coffee cans with lids. Put the following in each can: small note pad; 2-inch to 3-inch strips red cloth; 3 or 4 snack candy bars; 2 trimesters; toilet paper; candle; matches; garbage bag; pencil; and guidelines for Winter Survival. We charged $5 each. Ads were placed in the paper for 4 weeks.
Members Participating: 2 member(s)Estimated Cost: $225Estimated Time: 25 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
Wishes & More continues to grant wishes, memorials and scholarships despite these trying times. Their bi-annual "Mailing Party" was not possible due to COVID restrictions, so they were looking for many helping hands to make their mailings happen this year. The Monticello LPM emailed members asking if anyone would be willing to help assemble the mailing, and we had an amazing response from members interested in working on this project. It was determined that we could meet in small groups outdoors to work on the project and still follow social distancing guidelines. Two dates were scheduled for assembly gatherings and some members opted to take materials home to work on them. One member drove to Minneapolis and picked up all materials for our chapter, while another member returned them to the WAM office once they were completed. Overall, we had a total of 53.25 volunteer hours and 12 chapter members participated in this project. These are extraordinary results considering the difficult times we are living in.
Members Participating: 12 member(s)Estimated Time: 53 hour(s) Click here to contact the Monticello WT chapter for this activity.
Once a trimester, during the school year, SRWT has the opportunity to teach 4th and 5th grade students proper techniques of beginning babysitting. Students are registered through the Community Education Program. This is a great opportunity for young babysitters to learn what is expected when they take on a babysitting job. Our Women of Today members take turns teaching this clinic to students. As part of the project we check in registered students, provide them with a study guide , and offer a treat. We teach with the assistance of a video. Our members teach and give the students an opportunity to change a diaper, and mix a bottle of baby formula. We teach much information on safety, activities for different age groups, and the do's and don'ts of having a babysitting business. A quiz is given at the end of the clinic and the students receive a certification of having the training. This is a wonderful opportunity for parents to have their child learn to care for the family's children and others. It also give our members an opportunity to work in the community schools through Community Education. This project is being nominated because it includes so many areas that WT work with, and it happens all at one time. Community, working with youth, education, and guidelines for healthy children are all areas this project encompasses. For this reason the project deserves a nomination.
Members Participating: 3 member(s)Estimated Time: 8 hour(s)Funds Raised: $120People Helped: 23 community member(s) Click here to contact the Sauk Rapids WT chapter for this activity.
Borrow a wagon from a local farmer and/or a car from a local car dealership. Decorate the float to correspond with the chapter president's theme and attached a large sign to each side of the truck displaying some of the many community activities throughout the year. Have the local Kiddie Parade winners ride on it for the parade. We are able to keep many of the decorations to use for future parade floats, which keeps the cost down; great PR for us. We distributed flyers about WT and handed out candy to youngsters along the route. We decorated the cab of a truck.
Members Participating: 4 member(s)Estimated Cost: $25Estimated Time: 5 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
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