The Monticello Chapter of Women of Today are involved in the following Program Areas, which fall into two different categories, State and Local. Each program area is led by a Local Program Manager. Our chapter strives to provide and participate in programs at both the state and local levels.
Local Programs
Newsletter
Our monthly chapter newsletters help all members stay informed on upcoming events and include the past month’s meeting minutes. Past newsletters can be found under the “For Members” tab.
The State and National organizations also publish newsletters:
- The Minnesota Women of Today’s newsletter is called the “NEWSLET”.
- The National newsletter is called “Today’s Leader”.
Social Media (Public Relations)
This program covers areas that our chapter uses to communicate to the local community using a variety of resources including social media such as Facebook, website, local newspapers, and business communication and advertising. Some of the activities under this category include Founder’s Day (which is celebrated yearly on July 1st) and Women of Today Week (which is the last full week of September). The state organization also celebrates membership events/socials each trimester on a designated day.
Records Committee
Is designed to help keep those important project records and chapter history on file. This committee recently created a new Project Report form to help track our projects. Awards and chapter history fall under this area.
Ways & Means
This area is the “how to” for finding ways to raise funds for the chapter’s operating expenses. Any member can suggest ideas for fundraising. The state organization also promotes ways and means to help support the Minnesota Women of Today through the state store, trimester fundraisers and chapter donations.
State Programs
Living & Learning
This program promotes the personal growth of our members in areas such as intellectually, spiritually, civic, and through the family. This is achieved through such programs as Effective Writing, Public Speaking, Icebreakers, and Impromptu competitions. Also included within this area are the invocation and benediction messages at our monthly meetings.
Community Connections
This area encourages involvement in the local community and joint ventures with other community and charitable organizations. Some examples are: donating to our local food shelf, Adopt-a-Highway, and volunteering at Riverfest (the city’s annual celebration).
Women’s Wellness
This area is focused on providing and supporting women’s health education through traditional and holistic medical practices, as well as balanced lifestyles. Highlights include promoting the March of Dimes Walk for Babies and other health areas affecting women today.
Youth of Today
This area promotes ideas and activities that allow youth to discover and experience the importance of volunteering and promotes foundations related to youth activities. A few major focuses are:
- Kid’s Week – held in August
- Outstanding Young Adult – held annually at Winter State convention where young adults are honored for their contribution to the community by receiving a scholarship.
Priority Area
This is a three year Minnesota Women of Today priority area, which features an organization that we feature and promote during this time frame. The state organization and chapters help educate and raise funds for the organization.
2024-2027: REACH is an organization that provides services within schools by assisting students who could use extra support and friendship.
2021-2024: Crescent Cove operates as a respite home for children up to the age of 18. They provide opportunities for families to bring their children for a stay away from home with special experiences and around the clock care to fit their needs. Special programs are offered throughout the year and MN Women of Today participates in and donates towards those programs.
2018-2021: Wishes & More fulfills extraordinary experiences to kids battling a terminal or life-threatening condition and supports the entire family throughout their journey.
Domestic Violence Awareness
This area is promoted by the United State Women of Today and focuses on education about domestic violence and fundraising for organizations and victim support within communities across the United States. Each chapter is encouraged to find ways to get involved with domestic violence awareness. Monticello chapter interacts with Rivers of Hope, a domestic violence support agency in Wright and Sherburne counties.
