Midwestern Region - Soroptimist
Midwestern Region - Soroptimist
Midwestern Region - Soroptimist
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Greetings from the Trenton Area and Wyandotte/Southgate/Taylor<br />
<strong>Soroptimist</strong>s !<br />
They say it “takes a village” to accomplish some things in life-the collaboration of two clubs<br />
brings you here today to the historic town of Dearborn, Michigan, birthplace to Henry<br />
Ford, the Model T….and host to the 106 th <strong>Midwestern</strong> Spring Conference!<br />
The “Ties That Bind” theme this year invokes a historic feeling as well, as we reflect on and<br />
celebrate the historic value and generational influence of a simple, yet multi-dimensional<br />
piece of the past-the apron. As you pass through the halls of The Dearborn Inn, you will<br />
experience glimpses of the past-the aprons from our club member’s mothers,<br />
grandmothers, aunts and even our own personal collections will tell their stories!<br />
Our Friday evening will begin with the viewing of the Sundance Film Festival awardwinning<br />
filmstrip, “Miss Representation”, followed by a panel discussion. This muchanticipated<br />
event is open to the public and we look forward to welcoming our guests to<br />
experience this thought-provoking and timely presentation. Saturday brings us a diverse<br />
array of workshops, presentations……and then we turn the tables a bit that evening as we<br />
“Tie One On”! Loosen the apron strings and summon your inner rock maven…..prizes<br />
awarded to the best-decked Madonna, Janis Joplin, Pink…..bring on the “Women Who<br />
Rock”!!<br />
Our thanks to all of the members of our clubs who worked together to made this<br />
conference possible. We are so pleased to once again bring our <strong>Midwestern</strong> <strong>Region</strong> to the<br />
Dearborn area, and we hope you have arrived early and stay a bit longer to take in all of<br />
the sights and embrace the rich, diverse cultural history of this city. Check your goodie bags<br />
for information on the “can’t miss” activities that abound!<br />
Our club’s have anticipated this time together and hope that the “Ties that Bind” our<br />
region together remain so, well after this conference has ended and for generations to<br />
come!<br />
In <strong>Soroptimist</strong> Spirit and Service,<br />
Sandina Polgar and Susan Renaud<br />
2013 Conference Chairs<br />
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