Bylaws and Grants Policy Modifications Approved!
Thanks to all the voting members who submitted their ballots in such a timely fashion, we are pleased to announce that the proposed changes to the bylaws and to the grants policy passed overwhelmingly with greater than the required two-third's of voting member approval.
Starting in 2012, WINGS will move to a new membership model and an updated grants policy. Your fall newsletter, arriving in your mailbox next month, will have more details about the changes. You can also refer to the Vote section of the WINGS website for details on the changes.
In the meantime, anyone who would like to help flesh out the details of the new membership model is invited to join the membership committee and board members at a meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2. Please contact Sue deMalignon at susiede@mac.com to learn more.
Your Grant Dollars at Work: SAVE
Northfield Talks: A Community Discussion on Preventing Suicide
 SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education) is one of the nation's first organizations dedicated to the prevention of suicide and is a co-founding member of the National Council for Suicide Prevention. SAVE grew from a small all-volunteer, grassroots group of suicide survivors into one of today's leading national not-for-profit organizations with staff dedicated to prevent suicide. Their work is based on the foundation and belief that suicide should no longer be considered a taboo topic and through awareness and educating the public, they can SAVE lives.
Together, WINGS and SAVE will sponsor “Northfield Talks: A Community Discussion On Preventing Suicide,” a free public awareness event about suicide prevention. The evening includes free food, a resource fair, keynote speaker, panel discussion with a Q & A session. Everyone is welcome.
Tuesday, November 1
Northfield Middle School
2200 Division St. So., Northfield
5:30 p.m. - Doors open, pizza, resource fair
6:30 p.m. - Program
2011 Contributions Needed by Year-End
 As the end of the year approaches, WINGS needs everyone to make their 2011 contribution soon. If you can't remember whether you have paid or not, feel free to contact WINGS Treasurer, Gwen Daniels (treasurer@wings-mn.org or 507-645-8928).
Donate online or send a check to:
WINGS
P.O Box 845
Northfield, MN 55057
Consider increasing the size of your gift this year. Help WINGS grant even more money to area nonprofits. The needs are great and WINGS makes a BIG difference in our community.
Note... 2011 contributions must be received by Dec. 31, 2011.
Mark Your Calendar - Give to the Max Day is Coming!
As you consider your charitable end-of-year giving, please consider participating in Give to the Max Day November 16. GiveMN is easy to use, and your gift to WINGS will make a huge difference to our ongoing work.
Last year, more than 42,000 donors logged on to GiveMN.org – a first-of-its-kind giving website for nonprofits in Minnesota - and gave over $10 million to Minnesota charities in 24 hours during Give to the Max Day.
 Win a Golden Ticket! $1,000 will be given to a random donor’s charity every hour. Last year one of our members won $1,000 for WINGS by being a "Golden Ticket" winner!
NEW THIS YEAR! In addition to the 24 “Golden Tickets" - one $10,000 “Grand Golden Ticket” will be randomly given at 11:59 p.m. on November 16, 2011.
Join the excitement on November 16 and donate online to WINGS! This is a great opportunity to become a sustaining member who gives monthly, quarterly or annually on a recurring basis.
WINGS Entrepreneurial Fund (WEF) Mentoring Program Info Now Online
 The WINGS website has been updated to include more information about the previously announced WEF Mentoring Program. It now includes important information regarding the process and intent of the program. It also provides a link to an application form if you are interested in volunteering as a mentor.
Visit the WINGS website at: www.wings-mn.org
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