Area Meeting Notes

Connect Form:  Just a reminder if you have not yet connected with the network office.  Please take the time to do so.  It is a simple new form and the cost is only $25.00.  That cost simply is to offset the cost of mailings etc to keep you up to date with the latest Network and National Girls Ministries news.  The  connet form is available at:   http://www.ohioag.org/586022.ihtml

Teen Girl Conference Wrap Up:  All the reports from our area were good.  There were close to 500 girls in attendance from across the state of Ohio.  The ladies really enjoyed the speakers and various activities.  There girls are still talking about the experience.

Pinewood Derby:  Due to the date being the same as the date for TGC, those in attendance had not attended the derby.  If any one has any reports from this event.  I would love to hear how it went.

Retreat:  Reminder that the May 15th deadline for early bird registration is May 15.  The forms that are due for this event can be found at http://www.ohioag.org/586016.ihtml

Things to know for the event:

1. If you are attending night one, there will be a slipper contest so have your girls dig out their favorite pair for this activity.
2. If you attending night 2, your supplies for the bonfire.  Come prepared to make hotdogs, s'mores, marshmallows etc over the campfire.  We provide the campfire, you bring the rest.
3. If you girls in grades 3-5 plan on climbing the rock wall they need to bring close toed shoes for this activity. 

Hands on Project for 2014
This year our Miss Equip Hands on Project is Teen Challenge Cincinnati.  Teen Challenge in Cincinnati needs our help! Please collect these items and bring Girls Retreat in June.

Bed pillows Bath towels Hand towels
Glassware Laundry detergent Bedding - sheets, pillowcases
Fans Gas cards Grocery cards
Cleaning products Volleyball and net Cat food
School bags Garden gloves Journals
Gum & mints 60 & 70-watt light bulbs AA batteries

Educational supplies: pens, markers, tape, pencil sharpener, sticky tac
White board markers, erasers & cleaner

Possible summer event:  I proposed a back to school event.  The cost would be free.  I would like to check the availability of Shayna Fowler who spoke for one of the sessions at the TGC to be our speaker. You can find more information about her at http://butterflyprojectchange.com/.  I will look into the details of the event and report back to you ASAP.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me at any time.
Looking forward to a great summer and what God is going to do in the lives of Ohio girls!