Frequently Asked Questions About Meetings
How are organizations selected?
A member/team who has signed the commitment form can put the name of a local organization into the hat for a random drawing. The organizers of the meeting will collect names of local non-profits from the participants before the meeting. (Please note: you do not have to bring the name of a local organization, though it is encouraged). At random, three organizations will be selected from the hat. The members who wrote down each name will be asked to come up and give a short 5 minute presentation as to why their chosen organization should receive the donation.
A member/team who has signed the commitment form can put the name of a local organization into the hat for a random drawing. The organizers of the meeting will collect names of local non-profits from the participants before the meeting. (Please note: you do not have to bring the name of a local organization, though it is encouraged). At random, three organizations will be selected from the hat. The members who wrote down each name will be asked to come up and give a short 5 minute presentation as to why their chosen organization should receive the donation.
How long do the meetings last?
Meetings are intended to be very short, generally lasting no longer than 45 minutes. However, we are planning on having a social hour before each meeting to get to know other members, answer questions about the organization, and thank those of you who want to serve the community. The social hour is optional and free, lasting from 5:30 to 6:30pm with the meetings starting promptly at 6:30pm and ending no later than 7:30pm!
Meetings are intended to be very short, generally lasting no longer than 45 minutes. However, we are planning on having a social hour before each meeting to get to know other members, answer questions about the organization, and thank those of you who want to serve the community. The social hour is optional and free, lasting from 5:30 to 6:30pm with the meetings starting promptly at 6:30pm and ending no later than 7:30pm!
How do I vote if I cannot attend the meeting?
This can happen in two ways:
1. You can send a blank, signed check with a trusted friend to the meeting. They will write in the name of the charity that is chosen and give it to the organizers on your behalf. They do not vote on your behalf. We can only count the votes of members who are present.
Or...
2. After the meeting is over, the organizers will send an e-mail to the members who were not able to attend letting them know which charity was selected. You can then write your check and mail it to the organizers and we will send it to the charity on your behalf.
This can happen in two ways:
1. You can send a blank, signed check with a trusted friend to the meeting. They will write in the name of the charity that is chosen and give it to the organizers on your behalf. They do not vote on your behalf. We can only count the votes of members who are present.
Or...
2. After the meeting is over, the organizers will send an e-mail to the members who were not able to attend letting them know which charity was selected. You can then write your check and mail it to the organizers and we will send it to the charity on your behalf.
May I bring a friend to the meeting who is not a 100+ Women Who Care member?
Of course you can; however, in order to vote she will have to sign a commitment form. Friends are welcome to fill out a form ahead of time or sign up on the night of the meeting.
Of course you can; however, in order to vote she will have to sign a commitment form. Friends are welcome to fill out a form ahead of time or sign up on the night of the meeting.
For more information about the meetings please read the "Meeting Overview and Organization" section of our "Meeting Information" page.
