We Choose The Bear
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    Founding Partner Story Form

    You're on the wall.
    Forever.

    Now let's tell them who they're looking at. This takes about ten minutes, there are no wrong answers, and yes — you get to approve everything before it goes live. Write like you're talking to a friend at Girl Dinner, because that's exactly who's going to read it.

    The Fields

    First and last, first partner and initials only — the wall says what you say.

    It's in your welcome email. Don't worry if you can't find it — I know who you are.

    So we can send you the draft of your page to approve.

    Totally optional! Somewhere in Florida? counts.

    Who are you, in a sentence or two?

    "The introduction." "Retired teacher, terrible golfer, excellent aunt" is a perfect answer.

    What brought you here? *

    The road that led you to choosing yourself — the short version or the long one. This is usually the heart of the story.

    What does choosing the bear mean to you? *

    In your own words. There are 600 right answers.

    What are you most looking forward to as a member? *

    First Girl Dinner? The trips? A book club that gets it? Tell us.

    Personal touches

    A motto, a lyric, a thing your grandmother said. It becomes the big quote on your page.

    The floor is yours.

    Your headshot *

    The photo that goes on the wall — so make it one you love. Just you in the frame, shoulders up, good light (near a window works wonders), no sunglasses or hats hiding that face. A phone photo is perfect as long as it's sharp and at least 800 pixels wide. This is the face future members will point to and say "She was first."

    Photo & Story Permission

    Should we display your name?

    You'll receive a preview within 48 hours before anything goes live.