League of Women Voters Minnesota

Leaders of Today & Tomorrow FellowsLeaders of Today & Tomorrow Fellows Program (LOTT)Program (LOTT)

Winter/Spring 2011 Application Form

DUE DATE: All application materials are due on or before OCTOBER 15, 2010.Materials must be assembled as a complete packet, including all attachments.

Please type all application materials.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Name _________________________________________________________

Address________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

Email ________________________________________________________

Phone: Home______________ Work_______________ Cell______________

EDUCATION SUMMARY

Institution ____________________________________

Major Field ___________________________________

Minor Field ___________________________________

RECOMMENDERS

Please list below the names of two people who will provide your letters of recommendation, your relationship or affiliation to the recommender and their contact information. Please provide the attached recommendation forms to your recommenders for their use in preparing your letters.

(1) __________________________________________________________________________________

(2) __________________________________________________________________________________

ATTACHMENTS

Please note that all attachments together with this completed application form must be submitted as a complete packet by October 15, 2010.

Resume: Please attach a resume that includes education, work experience, and community involvement.

Two letters of recommendation: Please attach two letters in sealed envelopes. At least one letter must be from an academic or professional contact such as a faculty member or supervisor. Neither letter may be from a family member.

Short responses to the following questions: Please provide a response to each of the following questions. Your total response from both questions should not exceed 500 words.

(1) Why are you interested in being a LOTT Fellow? What are your expectations of the program and what do you hope to gain from your participation?

(2) What does “leadership” mean to you? Do you consider yourself to be a leader? Does “women’s leadership” have a different meaning to you and, if so, in what way?

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSIn order to receive the full benefit of our fellowship program, we require that Fellows attend the following from November 2010 through May 2011. These dates are subject to change pending Fellows’ schedules, but will be finalized by the Orientation meeting.

Event Date TimeFellows Orientation Meeting Wednesday, November 30, 2010 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.Personal Leadership Workshop Saturday, February 5, 2011 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Collaboration/Teamwork Workshop Saturday, March 5, 2011 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Communication and Networking Workshop Saturday, April 2, 2011 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Setting Goals Workshop Saturday, April 30, 2011 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.LOTT Women’s Leadership Portion of the LWV Minnesota Conference

May 2011 (Details TBD) TBD

LOTT Fellows are also expected to meet one-on-one with their mentor at least three additional meetings scheduled at your convenience throughout the program.

Questions about the program or your application? Please contact Allie Moen, LWV Minnesota Program Director, via email amoen@lwvmn.org or phone 651-224-5445.

Copies of this form and more information on the program are available on the LWV Minnesota website: www.lwvmn.org/lott.

Leaders of Today & Tomorrow Fellows ProgramLeaders of Today & Tomorrow Fellows Program (LOTT)(LOTT)

Winter/Spring 2011

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION COVER SHEET

___________________________________, an applicant to the LOTT Fellows Program, requests that you write a brief letter of recommendation in support of her application to the LOTT Fellows Program.

What is the LOTT Fellows Program ? The Leaders of Today and Tomorrow (LOTT) Program inspires college-age women to become active citizens and to envision themselves as future leaders. The LOTT is designed to develop young women’s potential to lead professionally, personally, and in their communities. Over the course of 5 months, Fellows will participate in intensive leadership development seminars with interactive discussions and a variety of guest speakers, one-on-one mentoring, and networking within the extensive LWV organization network of women.

Letter GuidelinesYour letter must be returned to the applicant in a sealed envelope. Applicants must submit all application materials, including your letter, in a single application packet on or before October 15, 2010.

Please address the following points in your letter: (1) your relationship to the applicant; and (2) your assessment of how well the applicant meets the following selection criteria. Specific information and examples are particularly helpful.

LOTT Fellows Selection Criteria: Take initiative to make things happen (at school, in community or civic organizations, in

internships or work experiences) Work in collaboration with others to accomplish goals Have demonstrated leadership Value community and civic involvement Are in the final two years of a postsecondary degree program or Are an emerging professional

Thank you for your assistance with this application to the LOTT Fellows Program! Questions? Contact Allie Moen, LWV Minnesota Program Director, via email amoen@lwvmn.org or phone 651-224-5445.