On Saturday, April 30, the following women attended the Rockford District Spring UMW meeting at Court Street UMC in Rockford: Margaret Alloway, Fay Appelhans, Mary Lou Brooks, Fayne Kniep, Jean Mathison, Marcia Robson and Darlene Schoepski.  Poplar Grove UMW was one of the 14 churches receiving a Mission Today Award. Guest speaker, Jerry Corneliuos who has been to Haiti on mission trips numerous times gave a first hand look at relief efforts in Haiti. This was very timely because the geographic study for the Summer School of Christian Mission July 21-24 at Judson University is "Haiti". In the afternoon there was a meaningful Service of Remembrance whereby UMW members of local units who had passed away in 2010 were lifted up.  Marcia Tuttle and Isel King were remembered from Poplar Grove.  All women of the church are invited to attend and become a part of the Poplar Grove UMW which meets the first Wednesday of the month March - June and September - December.