Ohio Federation of Business and Professional Women, Forget Me Not Garden Club

Ohio Federation of Business and Experienced Gals

The Ohio Federation of Business and Expert Women’s Golf equipment held the 102nd annual BPW/OHIO Conference, May 20-22, 2022, at Mohican Lodge and Convention Centre. State President Karen McCready presided around the business meetings.

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Matt Miller, Ashland Mayor, welcomed everyone to Ashland. He informed of the procuring options and other situations that are occurring in Ashland. He also spoke about the “importance of your word.”

Jim Justice, president of the Ashland County Commissioners, welcomed the group to Ashland County.

Justice offered an American flag that was flown above the Condition Residence on Friday, April 22, 2022 to Nathan Heath, entrance desk manager. Darrell D. Kick, point out consultant of Ohio’s 70th Property District, organized the flag presentation. Justice go through a letter from Darrell Kick, which finished with “Thus, it is with sincere satisfaction that I commend the Ohio Federation of Business and Qualified Women’s Clubs on returning and salute you as a single of Ohio’s best businesses.”

One particular of McCready’s themes was Recycle, Reuse and Lower. There have been 24 entries in the artistic centerpieces contest. Centerpieces have been made of a minimum of 75% recycled/reuse products. Judges have been Nancy Earick, schooling coordinator with the Ashland County Reliable Waste District, and Scarlet Raines.

Nancy introduced the winners at the Saturday banquet.

Ashland gained next position and received $50. Initially location went to Logan BPW and 3rd put went to Region 4 (SE Ohio).

There was a tour of the Large Residence at Malabar Farm and a wagon tour of the grounds.  Mark Jordan, author of “The Ceely Rose Murders at Malabar Farm” spoke at midday.

David Spreng, retired teacher, led two mother nature walks. There were being seminars about Taking care of your Way of thinking and How the Board of Elections Capabilities.

Keynote speaker was Chelsea Clark, operator/operator of a STEM LAB in Blue Ash. There was also a portrayal of “Victoria Woodhull.”

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Business integrated electing officers, accepting a price range and hearing reports. The Legislative Platform was recognized.

Resolutions ended up approved for 1. Removing the deadline for ratification of the Equivalent Legal rights Amendment and publishing by the Archivist, 2. In favor of Ohio Condition Senate Monthly bill 90 (SB90), a monthly bill to make strangulation a felony in Ohio, 3.  BPW of Ohio oppose the overturn of Roe v Wade.

Nancy Younger led a memorial company to members who died in the past year.

Courtesy Resolution encouraged members and friends to thank the complete Convention Committee chaired by Roberta Weiler for an fantastic conference. Spouse Wayne was also outlined due to the fact of his enable to the committee.

Thanks to nearby sponsors Heffelfinger’s Meats and NextHome Next Stepp. And thanks to advertisers Armordyne, Emerald Awards & Engraving, Inc., Hiller’s Confectionery Materials,  Irvin/Eisel Investments, Inc., Thompson Memorials, LLC, Weekley Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram.

Also, Phase 2 donated 4 items for the BPW OHIO Women’s Retirement Foundation silent auction.

Neglect Me Not Backyard garden Club

The Ignore Me Not Back garden Club met Thursday, May possibly 26 at Ashland College for a tea get together. All associates arrived sporting home made hats.

Janet Boyd was the hostess. The desk was adorned with pink and green flower candle preparations, different teapots and white favor bins crammed with candies and packets of flower seeds.

Janet greeted members with a reading through from the book titled Tea Amongst Buddies.

We then experienced deli sandwiches, pasta salad and clean fruit salad.

Games have been then played of Guess What Is In The Bag, and What is actually on the Tray with prizes provided to winners. Associates then voted on the prettiest hat, funniest hat, and most unconventional. Winners had been Sue McGinty, Vicki Baer, and Tommie Johnson.Gift bags were presented to each and every winner.

A business meeting with President Kyle Jacobsen saying our meetings will be moved to the the very last Monday of the thirty day period mainly because some customers can not show up at on Thursday.

The subsequent conference will be held Monday, June 27 at Brookside Park for our yearly salad supper. Working day journeys had been talked over with several ideas- Kingwood Center, Riverfront Artwork Festival and Hilliard, Ohio. Sue brought in decorative garlic plants to share with associates.

This article initially appeared on Ashland Moments Gazette: CLUB NOTES