2004 - 2005 Individual Development Competitions/Deadlines

(United States and Massachusetts Women of Today)

 

 

(NOTE: BEFORE SUBMITTING ANY INFORMATION TO ANYBODY FOR ANY COMPETITION, FIRST CONTACT YOUR CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVES!!)

 

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT

 

Effective Speaking:

November State Meeting Competition

Topic: ”If Women of Today could help you ‘Take Flight’ this year, where would you go? ”

Guidelines: 4 - 6 minutes; submit stat sheet, requires attendance at November State Meeting

Cost:   N/A

Deadline to submit names: Day of November State Meeting (November 13, 2004)

Submit names to State ID PM (Cheryl Hopkins - 11 Summer St - Attleboro, MA  02703; hopalong1986@msn.com ) -Submit via email or US Mail

 

May State Meeting Competition

Topic: ”How did Women of Today help you ‘Spread Your Wings’ this year? ”

Guidelines: 4 - 6 minutes; submit stat sheet, requires attendance at May State Meeting

Cost:   N/A

Deadline to submit names: Day of May State Meeting 

Submit names to State ID PM (Cheryl Hopkins - 11 Summer St - Attleboro, MA  02703; hopalong1986@msn.com ) -Submit via email or US Mail

 

National Year End Competition only

Topic: "When I look into the eyes of my Angel..." (someone who has been a blessing in my life)

Guidelines: 4 - 6 minutes; submit stat sheet; requires attendance at Year end National Convention

Cost: $5.00 - payable to USWT; reimbursable by MWOT

Deadline:   May 1, 2005 postmark

Submit to National PE PM (Dana Anderson, 7712 53rd Ave N., New Hope, MN 55428; danaanders@yahoo.com ); Notify State ID PM (Cheryl Hopkins) of members entering competition

 

 

Effective Writing:

 

National Mid Year Competition

Topic: “One day I felt my wings begin to sprout?”

Guidelines: 600 - 800 words, typed, single sided, double spaced, standard type (no smaller than 10 point), stapled in upper left corner, 5 copies with stat sheet

Does not require attendance at Mid Year meeting

Cost:   $5.00 payable to USWT; reimbursable by MWOT

Deadline: September 1, 2004 postmark

Submit to National PE PM (Dana Anderson, 7712 53rd Ave N., New Hope, MN 55428; danaanders@yahoo.com ); Notify State ID PM (Cheryl Hopkins) of members entering competition

(Effective Writing – continued)

 

November State Meeting Competition

Topic: ”If Women of Today could help you ‘Take Flight’ this year, where would you go? ”

Guidelines: 600-800 words, typed, double spaced, 3 copies with a stat sheet

Does not require attendance at November State Meeting

Cost:   N/A

Deadline:   Two weeks before November State Meeting (Oct 30, 2004)

Submit names to State ID PM (Cheryl Hopkins - 11 Summer St - Attleboro, MA  02703; hopalong1986@msn.com )

Submit via email or US Mail

 

May State Meeting Competition

Topic: ”Who was the ‘Wind Beneath Your Wings’ this year?”  (ie: Who helped you become the person you are today?)

Guidelines: 600-800 words, typed, double spaced, 3 copies with a stat sheet

Does not require attendance at May State Meeting

Cost:   N/A

Deadline:   Two weeks before May State Meeting

Submit names to State ID PM (Cheryl Hopkins - 11 Summer St - Attleboro, MA  02703; hopalong1986@msn.com )

Submit via email or US Mail

 

National Year End Competition

Topic:  "I have been an Angel in the eyes of..." ( someone whom I have made a difference for)

Guidelines: 600 - 800 words, typed, single sided, double spaced, standard type (no smaller than 10 point), stapled in upper left corner, 5 copies with stat sheet

Does not require attendance at National Convention

Cost: $5.00 payable to USWT; reimbursable by MWOT

Deadline: May 1, 2005 postmark

Submit to National PE PM (Dana Anderson, 7712 53rd Ave N., New Hope, MN 55428; danaanders@yahoo.com ); Notify State ID PM (Cheryl Hopkins) of members entering competition

 

 

 

S.T.E.P.

 

National Year End Competition

Step II: Resume’ only - see USWT forms

Does not require attendance at National Convention

Guidelines: 4 copies of each resume

Cost:   $5.00 payable to USWT; reimbursable by MWOT

Deadline: May 1, 2005 postmark

Submit to National STEP PM (Cheryl Miller - 4527 Marlborough Rd - Dover, PA  17315); Notify State ID PM (Cheryl Hopkins) of members entering competition

 

STEP III - Resume’ and interview

Requires attendance at National Year End Convention

Guidelines: 4 copies of each resume

Cost: $5.00 payable to USWT, reimbursable by MWOT

Deadline: May 1, 2005 postmark

Submit to National STEP PM (Cheryl Miller - 4527 Marlborough Rd - Dover, PA  17315); Notify State ID PM (Cheryl Hopkins) of members entering competition

FOCUS ON WOMEN

 

February State Meeting Competition ( NEW!!!)

Essay Topic: ”What new activity/project/role will/did you assume in Women of Today this year? Why?”

Guidelines: 600-800 words, typed, double spaced, 3 copies with a stat sheet

Does not require attendance at February State Meeting

Cost:   N/A

Deadline:   Two weeks before February State Meeting (Jan 22, 2005)

Submit to State ID PM (Cheryl Hopkins - 11 Summer St - Attleboro, MA  02703; hopalong1986@msn.com ) via email or US Mail

 

 

National Year End Competition

Essay Topic: "I have Decorated My Life By..." or it can be reworded to "My Life Was Decorated When..."

Guidelines: 800 - 1200 words; typed, double spaced; send 4 copies with 4 stat sheets - each copy

in a binder or folder

Does not require attendance at National Convention

Cost: $5.00 payable to USWT; reimbursable by MWOT

Deadline: May 1, 2005 postmark

Submit to National FOW/Chaplain PM (Cathy Newville - 21176 Concord St NW - Elk River, MN  55330; jnville@wwdb.org ); Notify State ID PM (Cheryl Hopkins) of members entering competition