The WOMEN'S FOUNDATION of ARKANSAS
- Promoting philanthropy among women
- Helping women and girls achieve their full potential
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Below you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions that relate to the WFA's Girls of Promise Conferences.
Q: How do I nominate a girl to attend a Girls of Promise Conference?
A: You "nominate" a girl to the program by telling her about Girls of Promise and helping her get registered.
Q: How does a girl sign up to attend a Girls of Promise Conference?
A: Each girl must be registered by a responsible adult. Girls may NOT register themselves.
Q: Who can register a girl to attend a Girls of Promise Conference?
A: Any responsible adult who has permission from the girl's parents/guardians and agrees to serve as a chaperone may register girls.
Q: What is a "chaperone"?
A: A chaperone is a responsible adult who:
- has reliable e-mail access;
- serves as the intermediary between girls and Girls of Promise staff/volunteers;
- submits each girl's Letter of Recommendation;
- submits each girl's Permission Form;
- attends the conference;
- updates the WFA staff if a girl she/he registered is not able to attend.
Q: What is a Letter of Recommendation?
A: A Letter of Recommendation is solicited by each GIRL from a TEACHER, COUNSELOR OR PRINCIPAL. Letters of Recommendation should explain how each girl is - or has the potential to be - a Girl of Promise and do not have a required length.
Q: Who submits each Letter of Recommendation?
A: After girls have collected their Letters of Recommendation, chaperones submit the letters for each girl. Letters of Recommendation can be submitted through the registration sheet or via e-mail to the address that confirmed the registration.
Q: How many girls can one (1) chaperone bring?
A: One (1) chaperone may be responsible for up to five (5) girls.
Q: Can schools bring more than five (5) girls?
A: Most definitely! School may register all their "Girls of Promise" as long as there is a separate chaperone for each of the five (5) girls. For example, if your school has 20 girls who would be great "Girls of Promise", your school will need to have four (4) chaperones. If your school is registering more than five (5) girls and one Chaperone at the school in question would like to be the intermediary for all girls from that school, please enter the contact information for the main Chaperone with the secondary chaperone's name in parentheses. Eg: Jane Smith (Sally Jones, Jill Johnson)
Q: What does it cost for a girl to attend a Girls of Promise Conference?
A: Girls of Promise Conferences are paid for through sponsorships and donations. This allows the WFA to provide these conferences free to each participant.
Q: When is the best time to register the girls I will chaperone?
A: The best time to register the girls you are chaperoning is when you have received their permission forms. This ensures that each girl has already discussed the conference with her parents/guardians and has committed to attend.
Q: What is the dress code for Girls of Promise Conferences?
A: The dress code is "business casual" for Girls of Promise Conferences. Since "business casual" can have many meanings, the suggested dress is a nice top, jeans and comfortable shoes.
Q: What do we need to bring to the Girls of Promise Conference?
A: Bring yourselves, a timepiece, and an umbrella/poncho (in case of rain).
Q: What is the rule on cell phones at Girls of Promise Conferences?
A: Girls are allowed to have cell phones on their person, but cell phones should not be in girls' hands except in case of emergency.
Q: What do girls get for attending a Girls of Promise Conference?
A: Besides wisdom, personal growth, new mentors and new friends, each girl also receives a light breakfast, lunch, a T-shirt and a goodie bag.
Q: Who runs Girls of Promise?
A: The Women's Foundation of Arkansas organizes Girls of Promise conferences with Campus Partners and Local Committees.
Q: How do I get someone to talk about Girls of Promise to my group of girls?
A: Send an e-mail to the WFA with a subject line "Talk to my girls about Girls of Promise!" and a staff member will contact you. Please make sure you include the following information:
- Your name
- Your school or group
- Your city
- Number of girls at presentation/assembly
- Preferred day and time of presentation/assembly
- Your e-mail address
- Your phone number
- How you heard about Girls of Promise
Do you have a question that wasn't answered here?
Send an e-mail to the WFA with a subject line "GoP Question - Not found in FAQ". A staff member will reply to your question and add it to the FAQs to help out others!
