Welcome to the Internet home of the
Springfield Women of Today
An Illinois Chapter of the United States Women of Today

Feel free to wander around this website and check us out. If you wish to seek more information or leave a comment, please select "Contact Us" from the menu on the left.

Holiday Shopping Bus Trip Come and join us for a day-trip to St. Louis sponsored by the Springfield Women of Today. We're going to the St Louis Mills Outlet Mall on Saturday, November 8th 2008. Click the bus to download the detailed information and registration form.

Yippee - The Springfield Women of Today Cookbook has been published! Click here to order one for yourself!

PURPOSE:
The purpose of this organization shall be to encourage, foster and support the growth and establishment of United States Women of Today state and local member chapters.

ESTABLISHED: 1985

MEMBERSHIP: Membership is open to all persons at least 18 years of age. The United States Women of Today currently have over 5,000 members in 16 states nationwide.

LEADERSHIP: The national organization is led by a President and her Board of Directors. The Board of Directors consists of officers, program managers, directors and State Presidents.

PROGRAMMING:
Internal - Effective Speaking, Effective Writing, Effective Listening, Team Building, Focus on Women, Project Recognition, and S.T.E.P. (Success Through Enthusiastic Participation).
External - Two external programs are supported by the U. S. Women of Today on a rotation/bid basis. Currently the U. S. Women of Today supports many worthwhile organizations.

MEETINGS: Local monthly meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month. Two National meetings are held annually. The Mid-Year Directors meeting is held in October with the Annual Meeting held in June each year

NEWSLETTER: A quarterly newsletter is distributed to all local chapter members and state and national officers. A copy is also supplied to prospective members.

MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the United States Women of Today is to provide state and local member chapter opportunities in the areas of leadership training, personal growth, community service and work in partnerships with established foundations.

CREED:
We, the United States Women of Today,
Are dedicated to serving our community and nation,
Are committed to strengthening our individual talents,
And stand united by our friendship and belief in the future.