Judy Forsthoefel, President

                        131 Clover Four Rd.

                           Celina, OH  45822

                                                                                                              December 2009

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: It’s hard to believe that another year has rolled around and its Election time for our Organization.  Our current President, Judy Forsthoefel, has done an Outstanding job!  Judy - Take a well-deserved Bow, you’ve earned it!

During the December meeting, Marleen Evers, St. Henry will become our new President.  Marleen and her husband Dan are Dairy Farmers just west of Burkettsville.  They have three daughters; one in college and the other two attend the St. Henry school system.  In addition to helping with the chores around the farm, Marleen is also a CCD teacher at the Catechetical Center in St. Henry and is a Teachers Aid sub for St. Henry Schools.  Marleen is going to have some big shoes to fill, however, we know she will do a great job.

At the present time, Marleen has a ‘person of interest’ that just might be willing to serve as her Vice President, however, as of this writing, no commitment has been made.  If – after reading this, you say to yourself, “I might like to take on this job”, give Marleen a call, 375-2475.  Maybe it’s your time to get involved.

OHIO RTL ANNUAL SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS

            The Sweepstake Winners were announced:

1^st Place Prize - $1,000 - Richard Brickner, Putnam County RTL

2^nd Place Prize -   $500 - Cletus Grieshop, Minster-New Bremen RTL

                             $500 - William Schneller, RTL of Greater Cincinnati

3^rd Place Prize -    $250 - Teresa Humphrey, RTL of Greater Cincinnati

                             $250 - Joseph & Molly Smith, Cleveland RTL

4^th Place Prize -    $100 - Allan Colson, Mercer Co. RTL

                             $100  - Patrick Schmitmeyer, Mercer Co. RTL

                             $100  - Dennis & Barbara Latini, Western Reserve RTL

                             $100  - Charles DePree, Dayton RTL

                             $100  - Rosemary Cooper, Minster-New Bremen RTL

Many Thanks to all who purchased  the Ohio RTL Sweepstake tickets.  It should be noted that Patrick Schmitmeyer donated his winnings to Mercer Co. RTL.  For that – we Thank him!

NEWSPAPER SIGNATURE AD CAMPAIGN

To commemorate the 37th Anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision legalizing abortion, our Chapter will once again purchase a full-page ad in both the Daily Standard and the Mercer County Chronicle.  Janet Hemmelgarn and her daughter Kate will once again chair this project.  (Anyone having any new suggestions as to how they can make the Newspaper Ad more ‘eye appealing’, let them know.  They are eager for new ideas!)

            For a $5.00 donation, your name, along with several hundred others, will be included in the pro-life ad.  If you wish to participate in this years Ad Campaign, please fill out the form below and return it to Project Chairperson, Janet Hemmelgarn, 3056 St. Rt. 119, St. Henry, OH  45883 by January 9^th.  Please don't wait until the last minute to turn in your name.  Mail early or give Janet a call, 678-3291.

Signature Ad Form ============================================================

A $5.00 donation will get your name, (ex: John, Mary, Susie & Bill Smith or The John Smith family) in both the Daily Standard and the Mercer County Chronicle.

Name ___________________________________________________________________________

(As you wish it to appear in the Newspapers)

Signature ______________________________________________ Mail to address above by 1/9/10

MERCER COUNTY RIGHT TO LIFE SEND-OFF RALLY, 1/21/10

            January 21^st the Mercer County Right to Life will hold our Send-Off Rally on Thursday evening, January 21st, 6:00 PM at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater.  Guest Speakers will be Angie Crider, Celina and Eric Hirschfeld from New Bremen.  Fr. Barry Stechschulte will give the Opening & Closing Prayer.  The annual ‘Friend for Life Award’ will be presented during this service.

Three buses are scheduled to leave from our area after the Rally.  Everyone is welcome to come and wish those traveling to Washington D.C. a safe & successful trip.  (The Coldwater K of C’s will be giving each one making the trip a goodie bag.)

MARCH FOR LIFE – WASHINGTON, D.C. 37 YEARS

January 22^nd, 2010 will mark the 37th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion on demand.  Most individuals under the age of 30 have never known a day without legal abortion.  This years Rally & March should prove to be very interesting since we now have a pro-choice President.

            The National RTL Committee is still in the process of finalizing their plans for the annual March for Life, which will be held at our nation's Capital on Friday, January 22, 2010.  The Rally will begin at NOON with the  March to the Supreme Court building following around 1:30.

                At the present time, we have three buses reserved. Gary Borger, Coldwater 678-8538 and Dave Kaiser, St. Henry 678-2569, have again graciously agreed to coordinate the Washington March for Life trip.  We are asking that those wishing to join us to please fill out the registration form below and return it to Gary Borger, 806 S. Dogwood Dr., Coldwater, OH  45828 before January 1, 2010 in order to reserve a seat.  Payment can be made at a later date. 

On Thursday evening, January 21^st, the buses are scheduled to depart from the Parking Lot at Holy Trinity Church in Coldwater immediately following the Send-Off Rally and travel thru the evening. 

For several years, our plans were to attend the Youth Rally Mass for the unborn at the Verizon Center.  Unfortunately, we always arrived to late and had to go to another church, instead. This year, tickets for the event can be obtained on line.  As of this writing, plans are to reserve 165 seats at the Verison Center.  We realize that some traveling with us may not wish to attend this Youth Rally Mass, and we will make other arrangement for them and meet up with them at the Rally site, as we have in the past.

A sack breakfast will be furnished to all making the trip. The buses will travel thru the night, making several stops along the way.  However, we do plan to arrive in D.C. very early and will have plenty of time to eat.

At noon, our entire group will meet up at the National Rally point where we will hear from many congressional and spiritual leaders, sharing their thoughts of wisdom before making the long March towards the Supreme Court building.  At that time, our group plans to visit with several legislatures before taking the subway trip to our final destination, dinner and the long bus ride home.        

                The cost for the trip will be $65 for adults and $50 for student.  As always, we rely heavily on contributions from individuals and organizations to help defray the cost of this trip.  Your past generosity has enabled many students from our area the opportunity to participate in a very powerful pro-life experience. We would like to see a good crowd from this area make the trip, however, if you personally cannot join us, please consider helping someone else go in your place.

=====Please return your Registration Form early to assure a seat =========================== 

Name _____________________________________ Age ____________ Phone ___________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________________

_____ I wish to reserve a seat for the March for Life 2010.  Make check payable to March for Life

_____ $65 for adults

_____ $50 for students under 19

           _____ Payment will be made later.

_____ I am unable to participate in the March, however, I wish to make a contribution of $________ to                       help defray the expense of others.

I absolve the Mercer Co. Right to Life, Inc. of all responsibilities en route, during & returning from the March.                

                           Signature ______________________________________

Parent/Guardian of student ______________________________________  Even though this is not an official School Function, students are expected to follow the same policies as if it were (no drugs, alcohol or tobacco, etc. permitted.)  Parents are ultimately responsible for student’s actions and behavior.  This is NOT a party trip.

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VISIT US AT OUR WEBSITE.   www.mercerlife.org  Larry Laloge,WebMaster.

Officers: President: Judy Forsthoefel, 268-2911                   Newsletter:  Janet Gels & Sharon Hibner         

Vice President: Marleen Evers, 375-2475                                     Folding & Sorting:  Ann Schroyer, 678-4785

Secretary: Lisa Homan, 419-375-2515                         Sorting & Labeling: Deb Huelskamp & Volunteers

Treasurer: Frank Mohlman, 678-3788                                          Mailing: Carol Ranley

Catholic Social Services, 800-521-6419                                    Choosing Life Pregnancy Center: 418-733-4847

Mercer Co. RTL, Phone/FAX: 419-678-1348                          Elizabeth Pregnancy Service: 419-586-9029