Ossoli member, Nancy Carmon, gave a presentation, and prepared and coordinated a project, that highlighted the importance of the GFWC Affiliate nonprofit organization, Operation Smile.   During her presentation, she stressed that beside the child having to endure the embarrassment of a facial deformity, the condition effects their ability to chew, swallow and talk.  If left untreated it could cause permanent deformations such as the shape of the roof of the mouth, hence continuing to causing digestive and nutritional issues.   Operation Smile gives “smile bags” to their patients after they have undergone their cleft lip or palate surgery.  A Smile Bag is a small goodie bag filled with personal care items to provide cheer and comfort, and give a sense of normalcy as they recover from the surgery.  Members assembled the “smile bags” from various pre-established organized “stations”.  As a result, 30 smile bags were created and members developed an appreciate for the importance of the GFWC affiliate nonprofit organization.  Ossoli-in-Action raised and donated the funds for the project which including paying the shipping costs.  Member put the finishing touches on bags created by a local church and and then organized the necessary items for the bag assembly.