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Advertise to get pictures of babies for contest. Parents of children one year and younger submit the child's picture and they are displayed in a local grocery store. Post pictures at place of business with drop box for money. Have each picture numbered. Each picture has a separate coin box. Citizens "vote" for the winner by placing money in a box by that picture. Voters vote for their favorite baby by putting money in appropriate coin box. Baby that raised most money receives a prize. The winner's picture is published in the local newspaper.
Members Participating: 2-4 member(s)Estimated Cost: $150Estimated Time: 40 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
For pregnant members we hold a baby pool where members pay 1 - 2 to enter. The person who guesses the closest date, time of delivery and correct sex wins 1/2 the pool. The mom and March of Dimes each get 25%. Chapters can vary the % of pay. This is a way to raise money for the March of Dimes and members have lots of fun with it.
Members Participating: 1 pregnant member + 2-100 member(s)Estimated Time: 1 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
We have two members that usually bake several items for the state fair. Since that was cancelled this year, they organized a bake off as an m-night/fundraiser for back to school. They each baked 5 items and the rest of the group got to be the judges. $700 was raised to use for students in the Melrose Area school district.
Members Participating: 13 member(s)Funds Raised: $700 Click here to contact the Melrose Area WT chapter for this activity.
Raised funds for the House of Charity.
Members Participating: 10 member(s)Estimated Cost: $400Estimated Time: 200 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
Cattail Days is an annual two-day Arts/Crafts event held in Richfield every September. We had a Community Tent where 8-10 local organizations had information tables under one tent and visitors had a chance to register for a grand prize drawing. We had a Richfield WT Information Booth which included flyers, and information on WT. Also, in cooperation with a local Taco Bell we sold three different types of tacos and split the profits with Taco Bell. Asked members to donate cases of Pepsi and they were sold for .50 a can.
Members Participating: 10-15 member(s)Estimated Cost: $100Estimated Time: 30 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
To educate pre-teens on how to handle situations encountered while babysitting.
Members Participating: 11 member(s)Estimated Time: 52 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
Wrap gifts at Christmas time in a store or mall. We did not have set prices, but asked for donations. The closer to Christmas you do this, the more money you will make. Christmas Eve is very busy and very profitable. In Austin at the mall 4 people were needed at all times on Christmas Eve.
Members Participating: 8 member(s)Estimated Time: 14 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
Our softball tournament is an all day co-recreational tournament, meaning both men and women compete. Local softball teams sign up to participate and the chapter recruits sponsors to cover the cost of the cash prizes for the winners. The chapter sells refreshments at the event as a fund raiser. We raised money while providing a fun day for area residents, whether they played or were spectators.
Members Participating: 10 member(s)Estimated Time: 75 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
Funds are raised for Camp Friendship. A button is sold by local restaurants for 1.00. This button allows the wearer free coffee all day in the participating restaurants across the state. The restaurant that sells the most receives a week-end vacation.
Members Participating: 4 member(s)Estimated Time: 20 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
The chapter compiled a 400 recipe cook book and sold 400 copies in less than a month; a great project.
Estimated Cost: $1600Estimated Time: 90 hour(s) Click here to contact the Detroit Lakes WT chapter for this activity.
On Sunday November 10, 2019 our chapter hosted our 5th annual MHS Scholarship Cook Off fundraiser. This fundraiser is to raise money for our annual $500 scholarship that is given each year to a graduating senior at the Monticello High School. This year the participating candidates had their choice of making chili or soup. There were 7 entries. Prizes were given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. And a prize was given for The Fan Favorite. 15 members and 11 guests were in attendance and $170 was raised for the MHS Scholarship.
Members Participating: 15 member(s)Estimated Time: 25 hour(s)Funds Raised: $3People Helped: 170 community member(s) Click here to contact the Monticello WT chapter for this activity.
We rented the machine from St. Clair chapter. Got many women involved; sold the sticks or bags for 1 each. Great time!
Members Participating: 11 member(s)Estimated Cost: $12Estimated Time: 8 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
Booth spaces are sold to craft exhibitors for a one-day craft show. Our chapter also runs the lunch stand and handles the publicity. A raffle of items donated by the craft exhibitors is also held and proceeds from this are donated to a specified cause.
Members Participating: 20 member(s)Estimated Time: 700 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
November 2, 2019 marked 31 years of the Monticello Women of Today Chapter hosting a Fall Craft Show. This unique craft show's signifying trademark is their collection of artisans featuring hand crafted items ranging from specialty candies to crochet/knit items to the now popular pallet artwork. The event is held at the Monticello Community Center where also the Monticello Senior Citizens hold their craft show the same day - same location. Our chapter promotes not only our own craft show, but also includes a special acknowledgement of the additional Senior Citizens show being held concurrently - Two Great Craft Shows - One Location! All net process from the craft show is distributed throughout the local community to various charitable organizations such as the local food shelves, churches, youth organizations and many more.
Members Participating: 14 member(s)Estimated Cost: $2600Estimated Time: 90 hour(s)Funds Raised: $2600People Helped: 14 community member(s) Click here to contact the Monticello WT chapter for this activity.
A scholarship benefit for single pregnant women. We rented a theater, used a sound & lights man and had help from a professional model agent. We had 50 models of all ages, male and female. We had 10 clothing sets including: Children's winter wear, children's dress wear, teen clothing, ladies outer wear, evening gowns, active wear, men's clothing, western wear and bridal fashions. We made our own stage sets, etc. We had clothing from 11 stores. It was a major success for us.
Members Participating: 15-17 member(s)Estimated Time: 500 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
Halloween Costume Dance grades 6-8, price 1 per person. Got all interested businesses involved; they donated prizes for best costumes at dance. Great publicity for chapter and great exposure for WT.
Members Participating: 8 member(s)Estimated Time: 10 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
The Aitkin Women of Today held our first Happy Hour for a Cause at Block North Brew Pub on February 29, 2020. The cause was to raise money for our Aitkin City Park-Make Your Mark. Support Our Park program. There are 4 phases for this improvement project and our focus was on Phase 1. Phase 1 includes a new warming house with a room to rent, a new rink for broom ball, ice-skating, hockey and summer pickleball, and a new parking lot area. All phases include making everything handicapped accessible. This park improvement will not only benefit the Aitkin community, but will attract many visitors as Aitkin offers strong year-round recreational activities. The total cost for Phase 1 was $456,00. The AWT goal was to raise $2000 and have 200 attendees. We almost met our attendance goal with selling 190 admission tickets. A $20 admission ticket included an appetizer buffet, 2 house beverages and a chance for door prizes. In addition, there was a $5 raffle for a gas/charcoal grill, a picnic table, a fire ring, a fishing kayak, $100 and $50. Chance to Win tickets ($1) could be purchased for over 70+ prizes at the event. Aitkin businesses and individuals were very generous in their donations for the event. Gross income was just over $10,000 with in-kind donations of over $8400. The AWT also developed a Thriven Action Team that earned us two $250 gift cards to purchase supplies for the event and we were awarded a $1000 grant from the Minnesota Women of Today Foundation. This gave us a net total to donate to the Make Your Mark. Support Our Park-Phase1 projects, $8205. The amount donated was the final amount needed to meet the $456,000 goal. Committee members presented the check to Mayor Gary Tibbitts and the Aitkin City Council on March 16, 2020.
Members Participating: 16 member(s)Estimated Time: 400 hour(s)Funds Raised: $8205People Helped: 4 community member(s) Click here to contact the Aitkin WT chapter for this activity.
This project was to raise money for the local sub-Santa. We had nearly 100 visitors for the walk. We had a lot of community support. It was a success; raised $440 after expenses.
Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
Held as a way for Richfield children to do their Christmas shopping. Small items (0.50 to 7.00) were purchased from local craft store/dealer. Local church fellowship hall was used to set up tables. Each table had similar priced items. Children were given a list by their parents on who to buy for and how much they could spend. A member took them into the Holiday Shop and helped them with their purchases. Once items were paid for another member put items in bags with Christmas decorations and marked with To/From names and stapled shut. The church cafeteria was used to serve refreshments to parents while they waited and children could also talk to Santa and have their picture taken with him. Crayons and coloring sheets were also available to keep children entertained.
Members Participating: 25+ member(s)Estimated Time: 25 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
Was great. We put cans out in the area businesses and people in the community donated money.
Members Participating: 6 member(s)Estimated Time: 15 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
Patterned after the game show "Supermarket Sweep." Held a drawing to choose contestants. Four games were played. Over, Under Total - Hangman - 10,000 pyramid - Scrambled words. They tried to gather the most groceries and the winning team won $100.
Members Participating: 3 teams of 2 member(s)Estimated Cost: $150Estimated Time: 90 hour(s) Click here for more information. Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
To select an ambassador for the city of Windom in conjunction with the Windom Riverfest Committee. Offer scholarship money to a high school junior for furthering their education. Provide an opportunity for second grade girls to perform in the pageant.
Members Participating: 35 member(s)Estimated Cost: $975Estimated Time: 1000 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
Area children brought their animals (real and stuffed) to our pet show during a community celebration. We had local judges and every entry received a blue ribbon. An entry fee of fifty cents was charged and proceeds were donated to March of Dimes.
Members Participating: 8 member(s)Estimated Time: 60 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
The chapter sold pizza's to raise funds for the chapter. Worked with a local business to purchase ingredients and assembled the pizza's and delivered to those who purchased pizza.
Members Participating: 21 member(s)Estimated Time: 94 hour(s)Funds Raised: $2229 Click here to contact the Melrose Area WT chapter for this activity.
Poinsettias were sold to raise money to pay for Adopt-a-Family gifts. As an incentive the Richfield chapter was "challenged" to beat Bloomington's sales. Letters were sent to local businesses to recruit their support. Members were given order forms at the September meeting. This seemed early to some, but the florists need to know far enough in advance how many plants to order. This was a successful project as we made money to purchase the Christmas gifts for our adopted family.
Estimated Time: 25 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
This year's Relay for Life event was different from other years. The Relay for Life committee in Watonwan County decided to have a drive through event as Cancer still affects lives and lives are still lost from cancer. The St. James Women of Today has always had a team this year was no different as team members were limited at the event to encourage social distancing, two members were able to sell our caramel popcorn we raised $244.00 in popcorn sales with an additional donation of $10.00.The popcorn was sold out within an hour. Luminaries were poster boards hung up on fence posts and we sold 15 of them bringing in $75.00. Total funds raised and given to Relay for Life was $329.00.
Members Participating: 2 member(s)Estimated Time: 20 hour(s)Funds Raised: $329People Helped: 4 community member(s) Click here to contact the St James WT chapter for this activity.
Our first annual rib cookoff was the brainchild of Mercedes Timm and was a huge success. This consisted of a rib cooking contest as well as a community rib tasting and prizes for the best recipes. This year we had six teams sign up and our free will offering supper sold 40 racks of ribs out in 45 minutes.
Members Participating: 7 member(s)Estimated Time: 14 hour(s)Funds Raised: $1400People Helped: 7 community member(s) Click here to contact the Greenbush WT chapter for this activity.
In conjunction with Dayton's Clean-Up Day, our members held a sandbox sand sale. The sand was on sale at the Dayton Elementary School parking lot. The sand was donated by Duininck Bros and Larry Miller Trucking. We encouraged residents to empty their containers at Central Park and then stop at our sale to fill them up with sand again.
Members Participating: 2-3 member(s)Estimated Cost: $5Estimated Time: 24 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
The Santa Breakfast is a breakfast served with the presence of Santa Claus, who visits with the children before or after they eat with their families. The event also includes sleigh rides with real reindeer as well as door prize drawings, goody bags donated by community groups, a bake sale by another community group and a coloring contest. This created much good will among both community residents and chapter members. This project works with many community groups and increases our visibility and support in the community.
Members Participating: 15 member(s)Estimated Time: 200 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
Held annually. Kids come and play carnival games. We also have a "Secret Shop" for them to buy gifts for family members and wrap them. Treats are also provided.
Click here to contact the Fridley WT chapter for this activity.
Bought inexpensive gifts for kids to buy Christmas presents for mom, dad, brother, sister, etc. It was held at the Holiday Fair. Get donations and have local shops donate items and wrappings. Then the kids come and shop for mom, dad and siblings. Then we wrap them; and sold them for 25 cents. The kids love it! Makes them feel great.
Members Participating: 5+ member(s)Estimated Time: 25 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
This is an event we do every year, Anoka Tree lighting. We sell hot chocolate and prepackaged bagged cookies to the community who come out for this event. The event starts at 3. the lighting of the tree is at 6pm. We have an out door stand. So we come warmly dressed for the weather. This year we ended up selling 57 gallons of hot chocolate (524 cups) and 114 bags of prepackaged cookies. we had 7 members, 1 prospective and 1 family member help. We did 47 service hours and made $650 to be donated to True Friends and The Leukemia Society for our dearly missed member Angela.
Members Participating: 7 member(s)Estimated Time: 47 hour(s)Funds Raised: $650People Helped: 2 community member(s) Click here to contact the Anoka WT chapter for this activity.
This was originally planned as a fundraiser for the KF, but was also offered as an M-Night/Social. The Tupperware person displayed and talked about some of the old stand-bys as well as new items in the line. Chapter received 10% of sales.
Members Participating: 15 member(s)Estimated Cost: $10Estimated Time: 3 hour(s) Click here to contact the MNWT Membership Management Committee for this activity.
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