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Soroptimist International of Canton/ Stark County Ohio to Host 2012 Spring Conference
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47 Photos Submitted to date. Deadline Extended through Midnight February 15th, 2012. 785 views-to-date. Photo Entries ___
Women and girls residing in the U.
S. states of Soroptimist's Midwestern Region,
i.e., Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky have had the opportunity to submit applications to local community clubs which award financial grants in various categories as part of our Soroptimist programming. As of January 15, 2012, all applications should have been received by clubs for first-level local consideration for Spring 2012 awards. Best wishes for success to those women and girls who have applied. www.soroptimist.org. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Best Wishes to those MWR Clubs who submitted Celebrating Success
Club Entries!
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Send your congratulations message to Finalist SI-Fremont.
Members may consult MWR Meeting Highlights to download the Renaissance Region 1st Place Certificate. Congratulations to all members. This top honor among 27 potential regions is recognition of your friendship in service and initiatives to improve the lives of women and girls. Thanks to our Feature Speaker: Debbie Norris
Renaissance Competition Category: Membership District II Winner: Kenton/Hardin County; District IV Winner: Canton/Stark County; District I Winner: Bloomington-Normal; District III Winner: Monroe County
Upcoming S.O.A.P.
Events Detroit Auto Show- Jan 6th & 7th http://detroitautoshow.eventbrite.com Continuing News Columbus Arnold Classic- Feb. 29th http://soapupthearnold.eventbrite.com Daytona Bike Week (FL)- March 7 http://soapdaytonabikeweek.eventbrite.com Final Four Playoffs in Dayton OH March 11 http://soapfinalfourdayton.eventbrite.com
Project Care and Comfort  Quilting for Project Care and Comfort continues February 24-25th, 2012.
Project Care and Comfort provides Venue:
Walnut Grove Church,St Rt 68 N, Kenton, OH. Suggested items to bring:
Portable sewing machine, iron, ironing board, prewashed cotton fabric, See
the flyer download. For further information, contact February 2012 Quilting Retreat PDF Download
The Challenge is ON. When you last changed your e-mail
address, assuredly you told your Aunt Phebe. But did you clue in Soroptimist International of the Americas? Please check the
Member Resources section of simwr.org and find instructions on how to update the organization's your current e-mail listing.
The Soroptimist Canton Stark County Club has received $10,000
to date in grant funding to support their 2012 club project, “Soroptimists Stirring the Fire.” This is comprised
of a $5,000 grant from the Goldsmith Foundation and a $5,000 grant from ArtsinStark, the county arts council. The project
includes two art exhibitions, a documentary film screening, and educational lectures and panels between March and May of 2012.
“Stirring the Fire,” from which the project takes its name, is an exhibit about empowering women around the world,
by internationally acclaimed photographer Phil Borges, featuring images of women and girls who have overcome issues including
access to education, financial independence, partner violence and human trafficking. Another photography exhibit entitled,
“Carachina Women” by Rachel Storm, the recipient of Soroptimist scholarship in Illinois, will focus on similar
issues experienced by women in Ecuador. The clube will also premier the documentary, “A Mico Loan Film” by Canton,
Ohio native Rachel Cook, which talks about women’s experiences with micro loans and financial independence abroad and
in the US. Educational programs led by these artists will be held with local universities and service organizations. A complete
calendar of events will be posted at the Club’s website www.bestforwomencanton.org and Facebook page. An educational publication highlighting resources on these
issues for local women will also be distributed in print and digital formats. SI-Kenton/Hardin County announces Miss Ohio 2010 Becky
Minger will be the keynote SI Columbus and Franklin County proudly announces its
60th Anniversary. Our celebration will be Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at the Marriot North Hotel. Details regarding
speaker, evening activities, and reservations, see Member Resources..
Soroptimist Clubs and members continue to be encouraged to donate to Disaster Relief for the benefit of women and girls in Japan. As we begin the 2012 still another earthquake (7.0) shook the area south of Tokyo on New Year's eve. Soroptimist members and their community partners including women's shelters all benefit from such ongoing donations. See www.soroptimist.org for details on how to help.
Districts Meetings Speaker Debbie Norris Midwestern Region Soroptimists invite you to view Debbie Norris' website which Soroptimist Human Trafficking Program Wins National Award
Read details 9/2011 Philadelphia _____ Midwestern State Governors Continue to Sign Landmark Legislation
8.6.11 Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed new legislation into law which
will enable trafficking victims Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels Signs Teen Dating Education Mandate 8.11.11 Photo Contest. See District Directors' Newsletters for details. Posting confirmation number will be sent by reply e-mail. Send us your BEST!
SI-Dayton's 75th Anniversary Celebration Covered by Local Print and Electronic Media SI-Dayton continues its winning ways with a successful
75th Anniversary Dayton Daily News Article SI-Dayton 75th Anniversary PDF Download Soroptimist International
of the Americas 2011 Club Grant Announcements
5.31.11 Soroptimist International of Fremont OH receives $5000. SIA club grant for Teen program 7.1.11 Soroptimist International of Zanesville OH receives $5000. SIA club grant for STARS program 7.1.11 Soroptimist International of Illiana receives $1000. SIA club grant for a Keeping Girls Safe-One Girl at a Time 2011-2012 project designed for girls at Rosa Parks Middle School in Dixmoor, IL.
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Midwestern Region Governor Cheryl and Govenor-Elect
Begin to learn more about starting
a Facebook page. Scout around and learn more about creating personal See Midwestern Region Soroptimists on Facebook Follow many of our Midwestern Region clubs' activities
on Facebook. SI-Columbus and Franklin County OH ____________________________________________________________________________ 
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