Minnesota chapter of PWIPM hosted Safe Women seminar

The group collected school and art supplies in lieu of a fee to attend the program. PHOTO: PWIPM MINNESOTA CHAPTER

The Minnesota chapter of Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM) held a Safe Women seminar on Aug. 25 at the Plymouth branch of the Hennepin County Library in Minnesota.

The learning session featured training for “Identifying and Reporting Human Trafficking” geared toward pest management professionals (PMPs) created by Forshaw Distribution’s “Safe House” project. There was also “Domestic Violence 101” training by the Women’s Advocates Women’s Shelter in St. Paul, Minn.

The Minnesota chapter of Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM) held a Safe Women seminar on Aug. 25. PHOTO: PWIPM MINNESOTA CHAPTER

In lieu of an entrance fee, the PWIPM chapter requested donations of school or art supplies for the Women’s Advocates Women’s Shelter. The group collected two backpacks, 10 boxes of pencils, eight boxes of colored pencils, three sets of highlighters, 11 boxes of crayons, 11 boxes of markers, two sets of paint pens, seven notebooks, three packages of paper, two art kits, assorted bags for personal supplies and scrapbooking supplies.

For more information and to take the free training, please visit forshaw.com/eyesandears.

About Professional Women in Pest Management

The PWIPM is an affiliate group of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) whose mission is to attract, develop and support women in the pest management industry through educational programs, resources and peer networking.

Each year, PWIPM:

• Hosts professional development sessions and networking events at NPMA’s Legislative Day, Academy, and Pestworld (sponsored by ServicePro);
• Awards professional empowerment grants;
• Recognizes an industry leader through the Women of Excellence Award;
• Raises money for a charity at the PestWorld 5k; and
• Publishes quarterly newsletters.