Midwestern Region's Soroptimist International of Fremont OH is to be honored at Soroptimist's 2012
Biennial Convention. During this  meeting to be held in Hawaii convention leadership  will present a slide
show entitled  "Salute to Nations."

This presentation will feature club projects or past award recipients from each nation. SI-Fremont OH's
T.R.A.P.(Teen Relationship Abuse Prevention) program  is to be honored in representing Soroptimist clubs
in the United States. Fremont's President Pam Hufford says  "Each and every member of this club has
had a part in this project and all should  be very proud" (of this distinction).

Upon learning of the conference slide show, District IV Director Vicky Hicks lauds the Fremont club members
for their growing  and ongoing dedication and project priorities which have strengthened their club, their
associations with community partners, as they work to improve the lives of women ang girls.

The July  convention presentation follows the club's recent Celebrating Success honors awarded to the club. among
28 federations and its recognition in capturing top honors Federation's Renaissance Program Award.

In the midst of the excitement of the announcement of their selection, this month club members will be
redoubling their efforts to compile project information, photos, news coverage, and documentation to include
in the slide show segment.

Additionally Fremont's club leadership will be preparing for their Midwestern Region Spring Conference
workshop highlighting their initiatives and best practices.

MWR Kudos to all our members in Fremont and their community partners who
have excelled in creating this meaningful project, taking public awareness initiatives
through community and regional localities outreach. We all look forward to
Fremont's segment of the Soroptimist salute.

Hawaii's beautiful weather aside, the honor of being present to view the slide presentation
and participte  in sharing details of the project are  two stellar reasons for all Midwestern Region
Soroptimists to consider and plan to attend the summer convention. Our region
 traditionally has between 12 and 25 attendees. We'd be proud to honor Fremont's
efforts in person with a still larger delegation. 

Ticket-to-Ride: 
Midwestern Region Board Emerging Leaders Initiative to Host
Four District Member Attendees to Spring Conference in Canton, Ohio
in April 2012
See Member Resources for details. Deadline is March 15th, 2012.

Quilting for Project Care and Comfort continues February 24-25th, 2012. Project Care and Comfort provides
a gift basket of items to victims of trafficking as they enter Grace Haven.

Activities kickoff with a potluck dinner on Friday evening at 6pm and will finish at 3pm on Saturday. Come
for a few hours or spend the night. Food, Fun and Fellowship!

Venue: Walnut Grove Church,St Rt 68 N, Kenton, OH.

Suggested items to bring:  Portable sewing machine, iron, ironing board, prewashed cotton fabric,
(we still have a large amount donated),rotary cutter/mat/ruler, batting, snacks. air mattress and pj’s.

See the flyer download. For further information, contact
Governor-elect Missie or Ruth Ann
in Kenton.

    

2012 Upcoming S.O.A.P. Events

Lets help Theresa Flores SOAP up events in our region!
S.O.A.P - Save our Adolescents from Prostitution
Through donations and volunteers the SOAP project places small bars of soap in hotel rooms in the vicinity of large events. The soap wrapper includes a hotline number for trafficking. 

You can read about the project at www.traffickfree.com
2009 Midwest Region Ruby Award winner Theresa Flores has graciously spoken at many Soroptimist meetings and events. Soroptimist's in the Midwest Region have the opportunity to help her with this grassroots project. Volunteers are needed to label and distribute the bars of soap. Funds are also needed to purchase the soap and labels. 
Sign up to volunteer for the SOAP Outreaches for 2012 by visiting the websites below:

Detroit Auto Show- Jan 6th & 7th http://detroitautoshow.eventbrite.com

Indiana's Governor Daniels Signs Legislation to Strengthen Penalties for Sexual  Trafficking Offenses 
1.30.12 The Indiana Legislature has passed legislation and Governor Daniels has signed legislation which will make it easier
to prosecute those individuals involved in Sexual Trafficking prior to this weekend's Super Bowl to be hosted in Indianapolis.
Going forward felony penalties will be enforced against traffickers who prey on minors under the age of 16. Read more.   .

 Indianapolis Superbowl- Feb 1st  http://soapsuperbowl2012.eventbrite.com

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

    

SI-Kenton/Hardin County announces Miss Ohio 2010 Becky Minger will be the keynote
speaker for the club's Celebration of Women Awards Dinner to be hosted March 22, 2012,
6:30 p.m. at Ohio Northern Univeristy's McIntosh Center Ballroom.

Master of Ceremonies will be Mr. ONU  Bill Robinson.

    

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