Release At Will - February 3, 2004
Contact: Susan Botek, State Director 419.244.1811

Could you be Mrs. Ohio® 2004?
REPRESENT THE MARRIED WOMEN OF YOUR CITY

January, 2004 The search is on for the title of Mrs. Ohio® 2004, which is to be presented at the New Fine & Performing Arts Center on the campus of Owens College in Northwest Ohio on May 22, 2004.

Mrs. Ohio® International is not just any ordinary competition or pageant! The participating women have careers inside and/or outside of the home. The unifying theme they share is "A platform issue"; a cause, a passion or a relevant social concern they pursue to bring awareness to the Ohio community as a whole, which will be their focus during the year as Mrs. Ohio® 2004. The women generously support family values, schools, non-profit organizations and community groups. They contribute to these causes for various reasons pertaining to their marriage, family, friends or personal experiences. The competition salutes them for their contributions to their community. Without them, many social issues would not be addressed.

Mrs. Ohio® is a competition for the married women of Ohio between the ages of 21 and 56. Mrs. USA and Mrs. International began in 1985 to acknowledge the contributions of married women and to promote the ideals of marriage, family and community stewardship. There is no swimsuit competition or performing talent required. The woman selected as Mrs. Ohio® will receive a generous prize package and will represent the Buckeye State at the 2004 national competition, which is hosted at the North Shore Center in Chicago, Illinois.

Married women interested should call 419.244.1811, fax 419.867.1486, visit our website at www.mrsohio.com or, submit a short biography, including her date of birth, date of marriage and a recent photo to Mrs. Ohio 2003 Competition, 927 N. Summit Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604.

The Mrs. Ohio® Competition is a not for profit venture.