Question & Answers
What is Women of Today?
Women of Today is a non-profit, community service organization which offers leadership training, fellowship, and the chance to make your community a better place to live.
In what ways can I improve my community?
Our chapter serves the community in many ways. We try to help in many areas including: craft sales, the city wide garage sale, and pioneer days. We also raise funds for the American Cancer Society, March of Dimes, and Hearing and Service Dogs of MN, just to name a few. We are always looking for new ideas, plus we get lots of ideas from our state and national organizations.
What is the time commitment?
One of the great things about Women of Today is that you can be as involved as YOU want. There are no "requirements," but it is suggested that you attend the monthly general meetings to keep up-to-date on what is happening.
How big is Women of Today?
The average chapter size is around 25-30 member; the national organization has about 4000 members.
Why should we raise money for people in other communities?
We help people all around us: in our towns, counties, state, nation and globe. We help them because we believe in helping each other and helping people whom, some day, may help us or someone we love. Our support of the Kidney Foundation or the March of Dimes may one day benefit our next-door neighbor or even our own family.
Why should I pay dues to be a volunteer?
Your dues pay for the support you and your chapter will receive from our state and national organization. These organizations provide training, monthly mailings and updates, organizational newsletters, service by officers, and a great deal of programming information.
How can I find the time; I'm a very busy person?
You do not need to do more than you wish. You pick the projects or fun nights that fit with your interests and your schedule. We value your contributions whatever they are. Also the more members who join, the more the workload is shared. Most of our members are employed, have children and partners. We have found that our members are involved in a number of areas within their communities, and we encourage that. Busy people know how to get things done and manage their time. We encourage chapter members to do what they are interested in and committed to doing. We also realize that there are times when you cannot be as active; at those times we suggest you step back and take a break so you won't get burnt out. |
