Here are a few frequently asked questions. Please review, and if you have any further questions, please email us at womenwhocare.shpk@gmail.com or chat with us at our next meeting.

1) How is an organization eligible for consideration?

An organization can only be considered at a meeting if it meets the following criteria:

- It is locally based (Sherwood Park and area).

- Only National and International organizations that have a local chapter can be considered.

- Must be a registered charity or not-for-profit organization and able to provide tax receipts to each member for their donation. Visit Canada Revenue Agency website for a complete listing of registered charities.

If you don't see the charity on the list, please contact them directly to ensure they are able to issue tax receipts prior to submitting them for consideration please.

2) How does an organization get nominated and chosen?

Any member in good standing can submit a nomination form via this website. This form is to be completed and submitted anytime up to 10 days before the meeting to ensure the organization meets the requirements for nomination. The form is then put in the ballot box with the other nomination forms. 3 of the forms will then be pulled.

Once the charities pulled have been vetted and agree to our terms, then they will begin working on their presentation.

3) How often can an organization be nominated or win?

With events occurring every 4 months, after an organization has presented, it must not be nominated to present for a minimum of 12 months. Once an organization has received the group donation, it cannot be nominated again for 24 months.

4) Can National and International organizations be considered for nominations?

Only organizations who have a local chapter can be considered. During our vetting process, we work with the charities to determine whether the local chapter’s use of funds will meet our nomination qualifications.

5) Is my donation tax deductible?

Yes. All organizations receiving the donation will send each member a tax receipt. Please confirm that the correct spelling of your name and address is on the cheque to ensure a prompt and accurate receipt is issued.

6) Does any of my donation go to the 100 Women Who Care - Sherwood Park administrative costs?

No; 100% of your donation goes to the charity awarded that evening! 100 Women Who Care - Sherwood Park is organized and operated strictly by volunteers and all costs have been sponsored by several amazing local businesses. If you'd like to be a sponsor, please contact us.

7) Can I become a member of the 100+ Women Who Care - Sherwood Park?

Yes, and we would love to have you! Please review the membership form to ensure you completely understand the commitment required to become and maintain a membership in good standing.

8) How long is a membership with 100+ Women Who Care - Sherwood Park?

You will remain a member for as long as you wish to be a member. Once you join, you are a member until you resign (see below for instructions on how to resign from membership).

9) What if I cannot attend a meeting?

No worries and no judgment here! Sometimes things come up and we are all busy women. You may still submit a nomination form but you have to ensure that the charity will speak at the meeting and you are still expected to make your donation to the charity chosen. You will, however, lose your vote if you are not in attendance (no proxy-voting is allowed).

If a member is unable to attend a meeting she is required to:

Send her regrets to our email at womenwhocare.shpk@gmail.com, and

Submit her money in before the meeting by either:

Sending a blank cheque or cash to a trusted member attending the meeting.

Dropping off a blank cheque or cash to a member of the organizing committee no later than 4:30 pm the day of the meeting.

Sending an e-transfer to womenwhocare.shpk@gmail.com no later than 4:30 pm the day of the meeting.

10) Can I send the donation directly to the winning organization myself?

Unfortunately, no. The 100+ Women Who Care - Sherwood Park committee needs to be able to track the continued membership commitments of our members. So we need to keep track of the donations. And more importantly, the idea is to create an impact and we do this with the donation being the full $10,000+.

11) What if I need to resign my membership?

Resignations will be accepted through email/written communication to womenwhocare.shpk@gmail.com. We simply ask that if you are going to resign, please inform us prior to the meeting so that we do not include you in our communications and so that we are aware approximately how much money we will collect on behalf of the charity chosen at the meeting.

12) What is a member of good standing?

A member of good standing is a registered member who ensures that their payment to the charity has been made on a timely basis (either arrange to send it with a trusted member to the meeting or arrange online payment).

13) What can I do if I want to nominate a charity but don’t like public speaking?

Not to worry. You don't actually have to speak. The charity is responsible for their own 5-minute presentation.

14) What do you do with my personal information?

It is strictly to maintain a membership roster, to communicate with you, and to assist the winning organizations with tax receipts. We will not share your information in any other way.

15) How does 100+ Women Who Care - Sherwood Park communicate with its members?

100+ Women Who Care - Sherwood Park communicates with its members through Facebook and email. Please stay in the loop and expect emails close to the meeting dates. If you are not receiving emails, please contact us at womenwhocare.shpk@gmail.com

16) How long does a meeting last?

A meeting will last approximately 1 hour. When meeting in person, registration will open 30 minutes prior to the meeting for refreshments and socialization.

17) Can I bring a guest?

Yes; however, they may not be included in voting (but are welcome to still donate of course). Each guest is only allowed to attend once before having to formally apply as a member of the group.

18) What if there is a tie vote?

If a tie occurs, one of the Organizing Committee members will break the tie.

There will be second secret ballot vote to determine a winner.