https://www.simwr.org/home-1 daily 1.0 2021-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1609025345253-CISAA9GB9GZQVC4CJW8J/MWR+Logo.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1609122758124-OCBYIHYV6KRN5B2LV61Z/lydawardlogo-trans.png Home - Our Programs The Live Your Dream Awards program is a unique education award for women who provide the primary financial support for their families. Live Your Dream Awards give women the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects. Every year, Soroptimist distributes more than $2 million in education grants to about 1,500 women all over the world. Participation in SIA’s signature program is strongly urged. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1609122816507-DQKXH22LZMB6KZ3ZGVHQ/dibi-logo-trans.png Home Dream It, Be It: Career Support for Girls, was launched in July 2014. The program targets girls in secondary school who face obstacles to their future success. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1609025334082-JGU71BPY4S9O79I1EQBM/download.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59dbc7c2cf81e0c47e15482d/1509981664066-URCHCKEDU0YDAYBKHSES/_50A4133.jpg Home - Our Mission Soroptimist is an international volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and the world through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1610059679649-V43XS67NT7U9GTIVZSJU/1589839569103.jpeg Home - Our Impact Our years of experience working with women and girls has taught us that education is the key to unlocking economic empowerment of the world’s women and girls. When women and girls are educated, they have opportunity, choice and power to make healthy decisions for themselves and their families. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1610059650986-G1W19COX8RBVET749ZZ0/1589837257316.jpeg Home - Who We Are Soroptimist is a global women’s organization whose members volunteer to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. Over 160,000 Soroptimists in 122 countries and territories support community–based and global projects benefiting women and girls. Our organization is particularly concerned with providing women and girls access to education, as this is the most effective path to self-determination. We deliver our mission through a volunteer network of members, clubs, regions, the federation and now, our online platform: Live Your Dream.org. https://www.simwr.org/si-canton-stark-county-area daily 0.75 2024-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1610829927436-NAGJRO7R6O3AMS107N0S/canton.jpg SI Canton & Stark County Area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1610829861947-T3G8ZNDAJK8Z05JFTZVQ/canton+bw.jpg SI Canton & Stark County Area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1610829861833-EO9MRKJQCH275ZI157CC/canton+2.jpg SI Canton & Stark County Area https://www.simwr.org/live-your-dream daily 0.75 2024-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1616451045199-UMZY2ZDLXNEV7307DG2M/lydawardlogo-trans.png Live Your Dream https://www.simwr.org/si-fond-du-lac daily 0.75 2024-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1610844526591-ZR5NXDB3Y4MF5CLZNB1I/iconfinder_1_Facebook_colored_svg_copy_5296499-3.png SI Fond du Lac https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1610844551840-EQBOC8OXXRTRWG99PAI7/iconfinder_2018_social_media_popular_app_logo_twitter_3225183-3.png SI Fond du Lac https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1727435452701-T5TBR72X7NAM500KNWEX/IMG_5892.jpg SI Fond du Lac https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1727435453623-I4WXJMZEA1RX2U44CGUX/IMG_6160.jpg SI Fond du Lac https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1727435540421-4YZKZGQ531J3365P3BRS/Resized_FB_IMG_1713816647681_41736167048453_1719280538930.jpg SI Fond du Lac https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1727435602775-19XOVH7ZNMX4YORWHV4F/FB_IMG_1719280769433_43483230734766.jpg SI Fond du Lac https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1727435454692-LBFIULFIQPLO4Q6U5MF5/IMG_6183.JPG SI Fond du Lac https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1727435456027-LLACKLG56TGFYZRWANE7/IMG_6216.jpg SI Fond du Lac https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1727435685724-TPPMPW7HTLO8JZOURQ40/IMG_5787.jpg SI Fond du Lac https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1727435848415-ZPETIXTQ931HDUR0FYE3/IMG_5708.jpg SI Fond du Lac https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1727435805043-3SQU26V87FKRKW929ZY8/IMG_5842.jpg SI Fond du Lac https://www.simwr.org/region-calendar daily 0.75 2022-07-08 https://www.simwr.org/si-kentonhardin-county daily 0.75 2024-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1610844526591-ZR5NXDB3Y4MF5CLZNB1I/iconfinder_1_Facebook_colored_svg_copy_5296499-3.png SI Kenton/Hardin County https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1610674487211-7OY7EK8SJWHLVVGUX4U6/kenton+1.jpg SI Kenton/Hardin County https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1610674499930-KIKR57D6Z4RQ375R2EN6/kenton+3.jpg SI Kenton/Hardin County https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1610674603886-QM8BML5LNZR755G8YD6F/kenton+2+%282%29.jpg SI Kenton/Hardin County https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1731017152978-B38M0OKQPM28VD7B7N2X/SI+3.jpg SI Kenton/Hardin County https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1731017154014-GBZ91O6EL2PTIRE8QKK4/SI+2.jpg SI Kenton/Hardin County https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1731017155347-D7VZDLNO86QQIHHS39YN/SI+1.jpg SI Kenton/Hardin County https://www.simwr.org/dream-it-be-it daily 0.75 2023-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1616451345033-H49X4UF4CXFWP3YX6MP0/dibi-logo-trans.png Dream It Be It https://www.simwr.org/meet-the-board daily 0.75 2026-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/7ebd69fd-9cb8-4e28-ba89-a55586bdff86/1000004443.jpg Meet the Board - ruth waggoner - Governor I am Ruth Waggoner and I have been a Soroptimist member of Kenton/Hardin County since 2007. I was invited to a meeting, not knowing what Soroptimist was even about. Since becoming a member of Kenton/Hardin County, I have held the offices of Treasurer, Vice President, President, Club Delegate, served on many club committees. I served as the Regional Dream It Be It Chair, District II Director, Governor Elect and now the 2026-2028 Governor. Since I became a Soroptimist, I have made many friends and traveled to places I never thought I would go. Most importantly, it has allowed me to grow as a person, to become strong and confident, and to stand up for what I am passionate about; helping women and girls feel the same way, so their dreams can come true. Being on the Midwestern Regional Board has been a great opportunity for me. There is so much to learn, but most importantly, the many friendships you make are amazing. My husband Bill and I are retired from farming, I also worked and retired from Huntington National Bank. We have five children and eleven grandchildren who keep us busy. We are very blessed and proud of who they have become. We love to travel and we are very active in our church. I am so glad I became a Soroptimist!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/b8777ed1-4ede-4da5-9d96-838067e5e28f/ChatGPT+Image+Jun+15%2C+2026%2C+02_30_37+PM.png Meet the Board - Kellie Klingel - governor elect Kellie Klingel is the Governor-Elect. She is a member of Soroptimist International of the Flat Rock Area. She attended her first meeting in 2014 and joined the club that evening. At the Region Level, Kellie served as the District 3 Director and the Membership Chair. At the club level, she served 2 terms as the Club President, Vice President, as well chair of the Live Your Dream program, member of the fundraising committee and the Dream It/Be It team. She is also a Stargazer and a member of the Laurel Society. Kellie has worked as a Legal Assistant for various law firms for 40 years and is looking forward to retiring in September 2026. This will allow her to dedicate more time to Soroptimist and hopefully visit each and every club and meet even more members and make many new friend. Kellie has been married for over 30 years to her husband, Craig, and has one son, Mark, who is in the US Coast Guard, as well as a furbaby, Yanno. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/ea56ce9e-0484-4d22-a38a-aa5247ed5d81/klk+pic.jpg Meet the Board - Karen Kier - Secretary Karen is a pharmacist who has been a pharmacy educator for over 40 years and retired in 2026. Within her career, Karen has presented or published over 40 research papers and 8 textbooks about public health, patient-centered care by pharmacists, and women’s health. In 2024, Karen was awarded the Bowl of Hygeia, which recognizes a pharmacist who possess an outstanding record of civic leadership in their communities and encourages pharmacists to take active roles in their communities. Karen is the co-chair for the Hardin County Service Unit for Girls Scouts of Western Ohio and she is a board member for the Ohio Pharmacists Foundation. Karen has been a Soroptimist since 2007 and has served as Treasurer, Vice President, Delegate, and President of the SI Kenton/Hardin County club. She is a SIA Stargazer and member of the Laurel Society. Karen lives in Ada, Ohio with her husband Tom and their black lab Violet. Her daughter Erica is a bioengineer who designs facial prosthetics and is married to Cameron. Karen is a proud Nana to her granddaughter Ada. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, knitting, sewing, camping, scrapbooking, and traveling. Karen is proud to be a Soroptimist and serve the Midwestern Region. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/94e70830-d4ff-491b-a272-274fe77ea1be/DIBIFacilitator.png Meet the Board - Becky Mentzer - District I director Becky Mentzer looks forward to her term as District 1 Director, especially visiting clubs in the district and sharing and learning together how we can fulfill the mission to help local women and girls in our communities. Becky became a member of SI-Bloomington-Normal in 2018 because the mission of Soroptimists resonated with her in many ways that played out in her career. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), she helped women as a vocational counselor, addictions therapist, and professional development trainer. She also worked at both Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University as an academic advisor, instructor, and career counselor. Once she retired she focused her time and talents on volunteer and service opportunities. Becky served as President of SIBN from 2020-2022 and handled the Virginia Wagner and Live Your Dream awards programs. She continues to find great joy and passion as Program Chair by getting the word out about Soroptimist, and our Dream It, Be It program through her interaction with community partners and involving them to work alongside SIBN members. She is quite excited about the UpliftHER initiative and looks forward to sharing those uplifting experiences and hearing what other clubs in the district are doing! Please call, email or text - remember, we're better together! Becky and her husband, Rob, have been married 49 years and have three grown children, eight grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. They enjoy spending time with their family, traveling, and walking trails. In her downtime, Becky also loves to knit, crochet, and read. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1609630852896-RDS2SUYCY8SVPFF4VHVN/Laura.jpg Meet the Board - Laura Ferguson - District II Director Laura Ferguson is serving her second term as District II Secretary and has been a member of SI/Kenton/Hardin County since 2012. She has held several offices in her club, including President and Virginia Wagner Award chair. She joined the club after asking then-Governor Missie Austin what was this Sophmorist thing that she belonged to? One meeting later, she was a new member and could pronounce Soroptimist correctly. Laura graduated from the Ohio State University in 2001 with a BA in English. She then went on to serve in the US Peace Corps (RPCV/Bangladesh ’03-’05) before returning home to work in the family business. Since then, she has been active in her community as county deputy to the Ohio State Grange, member of the Ohio Knit Wits Knitting Guild, and various other community groups. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/19a25497-ff53-46b3-8bfe-7d01dbc7c777/20260607_193601.jpg Meet the Board - Alice Sayer - District II Secretary Alice Sayer is the District II Secretary and member of SI Hancock County Area. She was looking for a place to volunteer and fellowship with other women and heard about Soroptimist several years before actually joining. She became involved in judging candidates for Live Your Dream and Virginia Wagner Awards and attended several fundraising events. She finally joined Soroptimist in 2024. She jumped right in and served as club secretary. Alice worked as a Customer Relations Specialist in the automotive industry before retiring in 2025. Alice and her husband, Jim, have been married for 30 years and have three grown children. She currently enjoys spending time with family, especially her 3 grandchildren, reading, and playing games. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/6a186ebe-3989-4f92-9245-0fe538f97247/Gail.jpg Meet the Board - Gail Hutra - District III Director Gail Hutra is the District III Director and is a member of SI of Monroe County. She has served as Secretary, Program Chair, Celebration of Women Co-Chair, Bylaws Chair, Delegate, Region Laws and Resolutions Chair, and District III Secretary. Gail had attended and volunteered at many Soroptimist events prior to becoming a member in 2010. Gail spent 33 years in Retail Management and is now retired. She is the current Chair of The Salvation Army of Monroe Advisory Board, the Trustee of St. Michael’s We Care, and a member of the Special Events Committee for United Way of Monroe/Lenawee Counties. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/0551bd72-03d2-4a65-abaa-1f999fefab20/Karrie+B.+Pix.jpeg Meet the Board - Karrie Blankenship - District III Secretary Karrie Blankenship has been a member of Soroptimist International of Grosse Pointe (SIGP) since 2009 and, over the past 17 years, has taken on a wide range of leadership roles at both the club and regional levels. Her long-standing service reflects a strong commitment to the organization’s mission of improving the lives of women and girls through education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. Within SIGP, she has served as President, President-Elect and Program Chair, Secretary, Assistant Secretary and Public Awareness Chair, and Director twice. She also chaired the Women’s Opportunity Award, now known as the Live Your Dream Award, as well as the Violet Richardson Award, and co-chaired the Virginia Wagner Educational Award. In recognition of her dedication and impact, she received SIGP’s Ann Cunningham Outstanding Soroptimist Award. SIGP’s Human Trafficking Awareness program inspired her to become a Soroptimist and strengthened her dedication to service in her role as chair of her club’s Human Trafficking Awareness Committee. A committed advocate for women’s rights she has: *Directed three 5K fundraising races benefiting nonprofits that support trafficking survivors. *Coordinated public panel discussions to raise awareness and foster community conversation. *Interviewed professionals working on the front lines of anti-trafficking efforts. *Created the educational video 2021: Insights on Human Trafficking. One of her proudest accomplishments was having a poster she designed on SIGP’s human trafficking awareness efforts selected for display at the 2023 Soroptimist International Convention in Dublin, Ireland. Since then, she has led a five-year action plan for the SI of Grosse Pointe and SI of Greater Macomb Human Trafficking Awareness Committee, helping guide continued education, outreach, and action in this critical area. At the regional level, she has served as editor of The Vision newsletter, Public Awareness Chair, and a member of the nominating committee. These roles have allowed her to support communication, leadership development, and broader regional engagement. She says, “Collaborating with like-minded women has enriched my life and created lasting friendships. Now that my club presidency is behind me, I am ready for new challenges and opportunities as District III Secretary.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/a6e35315-f522-4bfe-bb25-07fb31f55a11/A+Hursey+Headshot.JPG Meet the Board - any hursey - District IV Director Amy Hursey is the District IV Director and a member of SI Zanesville. Amy joined Soroptimist after being introduced to the club by a friend, then was encouraged to become District 4 Secretary by former Governor Vicky Hicks. Amy is a true giver, with a heart for volunteering and serving. Amy recently retired after working as a lab supervisor for 34 years and now spends her days helping to take care of her grandchildren. She is active in her church, serves as a board member at a local community center and after school program, and enjoys traveling with husband Shawn. In her spare time Amy likes to read, loves to cook and enjoys completing the Wordle puzzle every day. Amy says, “ I have had so many new experiences since joining the MWR Board, and made many friends all across the region. What we Soroptimists do is important work and I am honored to be a part of making a difference.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/986baf79-5a0f-470c-966b-03bebfba0189/Karen+Zutali+Pic.png Meet the Board - karen zutali - District IV Secretary Karen Loutzenheiser Zutali joined Soroptimist in 1987 as a member of the Canton Venture Club and later became a member of Soroptimist International of Canton/Stark County. A Life Member, she has served the club as Recording Secretary (30 years), Club President, and Board Member. She currently chairs the Sally Donze Historical Women Essay Contest, combining her passion for literacy with her commitment to empowering women and girls. Karen taught middle school English Language Arts, served as Department Chair, Instructional Coach, and District Writing Specialist. She holds master's degrees from Walsh University (Education) and the Bread Loaf School of English at Middlebury College (Literature) and earned National Board Certification. Locally, she served as secretary of the Canton Professional Educators Association and co-chaired the local professional development committee. Karen served on Ohio's English Language Arts standards committees, was recognized as a Martha Holden Jennings Scholar, and was named the 2025 Canton Professional Educators Association Teacher of the Year. Today, Karen continues her work as a Writing Specialist with the Stark County Educational Service Center and an adjunct instructor at Malone University. Beyond her professional and volunteer commitments, she enjoys genealogy and sewing. She is especially proud of her son, Nelson who operates Zutali Lawn Care. 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Member Resources - Tools & Resources All the basic forms you need in one place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1611286396688-YOT8R2TBCU6R2X2EAA2U/news.jpg Member Resources - Newsletters Region, district and club newsletters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1611286471405-QEV9IA4IUL0NS33QE0V7/rosters.jpg Member Resources - Rosters Region, committee and club rosters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe7c731eea987312271579b/1611286827609-GB5MP0ZBH1N2WJQTG1I3/photos.jpg Member Resources - Photo gallery All around the world Soroptimist clubs are helping make their communities a better place, enriching the lives of women and girls. 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