Women In STEM 3/12 Recap

Here is what you missed.....

1) Being a part of E-board is such a good way to be more heavily involved with WIS and gain leadership skills along with an amazing group of girls! For the upcoming year, we have 3 positions available: Co-Vice President, Outreach Chair, and Secretary. It’s recommended to have 5 or more points when applying, but all applications are welcome! Applications are due 3/15 by 11:59 pm.    

• If you have any general questions please reach out to Jacqueline (hawki314@msu.edu)

• For any position-specific questions, reach out to the appropriate current chairperson (all emails available on WIS website)

• If you would like to know where you are at in regards to your points, please reach out to Skye (rishasky@msu.edu)

We will have plenty more opportunities coming up to gain points, so do not be hesitant to apply for any of the positions!

Link to application is here!

2) The Healthcare, Education Advocacy Leaders (HEAL) Sexual Health Conference is taking place on March 30th at the MSU Union! This is an excellent chance for you to network, gain insights, and understand and support sexual health initiatives, so we thought it would be a great opportunity to share with you all! . 

Link to register here!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Study social

• Tuesday, March 26th

• 7:30 pm

• STEM 1001

• IMPORTANT NOTE: ID access is required for entering buildings on campus after 6 pm, so please make sure you have yours, since we will meet at STEM!

• Fundraiser event

• Tuesday, April 2nd

• 7:30 pm

• Wells B122

• We will be donating to the Women's Center of Greater Lansing! At the meeting, you can bring your donations and make hospital cards!

• Ways you can help: 

• Donate items https://lansingwomen.org/donations/ 

• 1-2 points will be given for wishlist donations https://lansingwomen.org/wishlists/ 

• Venmo Avery for donations (@avery_boyk)

- 1 point: $5

- 2 points: $10-$15+

• $10 will help 1 client build her resume and find a living wage job

•  $15 will provide 4 clients with hygiene products 

• $25 will help 3 clients build their resume to find a living-wage job

• $50 will provide 1 client with professional clothing for interviews

• $100 will help a client in crisis receive two sessions of counseling for free

• IMPORTANT NOTE: ID access is required for entering buildings on campus after 6 pm, so please make sure you have yours, since we will meet at STEM!

• Blaze Pizza Fundraiser

• Friday, April 5th

• 2-10 pm

• 300 N Clippert St, Lansing MI

• Get some pizza and support WIS by using code 1158A!

• Please email your receipts to Skye to receive your point! (ridhasky@msu.edu)

• Last general meeting

• Tuesday, April 16th

• 7:30 pm

• Wells B122

• IMPORTANT NOTE: ID access is required for entering

Women in STEM 2/20/24 Meeting Recap

Here's the recap:

E-Board Applications:

Link to Application : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScokI1gkLK3i3NtCik8QcgwI3WXvt6lv2p4GRM9TzZRXlp6bQ/viewform

Excellent opportunity to grow your leadership skills, share your passion for this club, and join a group of amazing women!

• There are 3 positions available for the upcoming semester

1. Co-Vice President -Must be a strong leader! -Assist president and vice president in most tasks -Help create meeting ideas -Run meetings

2. Outreach Chair -Coordinate volunteering events  -Help schedule guest speaker meetings -Maintain relationships with MSU and non-MSU affiliates -Works closely with Relations Chair

3. Secretary -Write and send emails to current and prospective members -Create attendance forms for meetings
   

• Application Process:

• Must have 5 points or more to be considered (We are understanding if you do not have 5 points, we just ask that you include why in the application)

• Complete the application by March 15th, 2024 @ 11:59pm

• More information will be released later about day/time/location of interviews

• Interviews are in-person, business-casual attire

• Please notify us ASAP if the released day/time/location does not work for you!!

• If you have any general questions please reach out to Jacqueline (hawki314@msu.edu)! For any position-specific questions, reach out to the appropriate current chairperson (all emails available on WIS website)!
  

Apparel :

Apparel Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdI1sqAS8oU5vJ_SPhubvgjEZA7JrbTWYRH3nfZujRz4aoHSQ/viewform

Sweatshirt - $45

Crewneck - $40

Sticker - $5

Orders and payment is due by 3/14 @ 11:59pm

• @CaitlinONeill5803 on venmo

• If you need arrangements to pay in person please let us know!

• Orders will be in by the end of March and we will be distributing them at the last general meeting

Upcoming Events:

Guest Speaker Meeting 3/5/24

• Riley Spalding

• 7:30pm

• Zoom

• Submit questions to Riley! Link : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfytbRrzDR8H_Bq7YvwknI-jtBFOB0kGKRpgIk3vzsgtjN68w/viewform

Volunteer Event 3/9/24

• more details to come

March General Meeting 3/12/24

• 7:30pm

• Wells Hall B122

Blaze Pizza Fundraiser 4/5/24

• 2-10pm

• 300 N. Clipper Street, Lansing

Women in STEM 1/16/24 Recap

On Tuesday, we had our first general meeting of the Spring 2024 Semester! Here is what you missed.....

Membership Requirements

• General Membership:

•  Dues: $15 per semester

• If you paid $25 last semester, you do NOT need to pay again, as that covered dues for the entire year

• Helps to provide snacks, cords, socials, and more!

• Pay via Venmo to: avery_boyk

• ○  Allows you to participate in all general meetings and other events!

○ Point Requirement:

■ 7 total points per semester to be a Distinguished Member

● Able to getpoints from ANY event (typically 1 point per event)

○ General meetings, guest speakers, socials, fundraiser, volunteering

●  Able to earn 1⁄2 point for reposting meeting information on Instagram

(if you also attend the meeting!)

•  Earn 1⁄2 point for responding to question at end of email (max 3 points)

○ Benefits:

• Will be able to run for E-Board

• If graduating in may, will be eligible for a graduation cord ● Questions?

○ Reach out to Skye! (ridhasky@msu.edu)

Upcoming Events

• Guest Speaker meeting

• Stayed tuned for more details on our January guest speaker

• Will be on Zoom

• Galentine’s Social

• Thursday, February 15th

• 7:30 pm

• Location TBD

• General meeting

• Tuesday, February 20th

• 7:30 pm

• Location TBD