Applications open Monday, November 4, and close on Friday, December 13, at 5:00pm.
Each fall, EmBe accepts applications from high school junior girls interested in serving a two-year term on the Spinsters Committee. Four junior girls and four senior girls from each high school make up the committee at the following schools: Lincoln, O’Gorman, Roosevelt, and Washington.
Eligibility requirements for participants include:
Entering Junior Year of high school in Fall 2019
GPA – 2.5 or higher
Active community service (i.e. church, civic organizations, etc.)
Must notify the Spinster adviser if you have a school suspension violation or drug/alcohol violation
Participate in Spinster fundraising with specific school and individual goals
Participate in Committee Meetings every Tuesday starting January 14 at EmBe downtown on 300 W 11th St. from 3:45-4:45pm (various meetings subject to be canceled based on holiday/test timing)
Secure (2) adult chaperones for the Spinster dance on March 28
Ability to fulfill a two-year term on the committee
Applicants must submit one (1) reference letter (in addition to this online registration) to be eligible for Spinsters. Your reference letter is due Monday, December 16 at noon.
Reference letter must be from a teacher, school counselor/advisor, employer or clergy member – no relatives.
Please email or mail reference letter to Samantha Bucknell, Spinsters Advisor, with both your name and the person submitting the letter to the following:
EmBe
ATTN: Samantha Bucknell, Spinsters Advisor
300 W. 11th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Questions or requests about the reference letter? Contact Samantha at 605.681.8346 or sbucknell@embe.org
The selection process requires a non-refundable program fee of $30.00 after notification of admittance into the committee. As a committee member, you will carrying on an 80+ year tradition and help women and families in the community. We look forward to reviewing your application for participation in this year’s program!
Junior Application Here
