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District Three Service Bulletin

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Governor’s Message................................1International President’s Message.........2Ways to Ensure a Smooth Meeting....................................................3Annual Club Report...............................4 Need Financial Help with a Club Project?....................................................5It’s Not Too Early...District Awards......6 Awards Grid............................................8Membership Report .............................10District Three New Members..............11Final Budget...........................................12Forward Paths........................................13Altrusa House Veteran’s Celebration..14Happy House Popcorn & Movie Day..15Ice Cream Social & Bike Giveaway......16School Tools............................................17Supporting Wake County Women’s Center......................................................18DSB Editor Correction.........................18Strategic Plan 2018-2020......................19Directors and Committee Chairs........20

Florida•Georgia•North Carolina•South Carolina Summer 2018

The summer is ending and many clubs are launching Service Projects to engage the community and support schools with much needed literacy efforts. As we know, Service Projects are an excellent way to raise the visibility of Altrusa and present a great opportunity to introduce prospective members to our mission. I know that when we engage others in hands-on-service projects, it makes a difference. The thought of ‘giving back’ and ‘making a difference’ becomes real and relevant. And when the project involves not only the member, but includes members of their family, in other words, their partner and/or family members - all the better! Also, consideration should be given to service projects that provide flexibility in time commitment and scheduling, like 1 – 2 hours and weekends. Keeping Altrusa brand drivers in mind when planning Service Projects is a good idea!

As a quick reminder, club strategic plans are requested to be sent to the Leadership Development Chairs, Governor Christy and Governor-Elect Kitty by November 30th. Our committee and/or your club Board liaison is more than willing to assist. If you have any questions, please plan to attend the second Strategic Planning conference call on Tuesday, September 4th at 7:00pm. Also, conference call meetings to form the first District Three ‘Virtual Club’ are underway and occur on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Please send any contact emails of non-Altrusans, to me. It would be fantastic to have our Virtual club chartered before the next (and my last) district conference!

A lot is going on in our district and there is much to do. We must continue to assist our clubs, especially those that are under charter strength. As I mentioned in my August monthly newsletter, I feel like I’m on skis going downhill (lol!). What a great ride!

With much love and in Altrusa Service,

Christy

Altrusa International~District Three Service Bulletin~Summer 20182

Why did you join Altrusa? For many of us it was an opportunity to meet with other like minded people and make a difference in our communities through service. Why do we remain

members? For many of us it is the friendships that we make working alongside other Altrusans while making a difference in our communities through service. The key is is service and this is a great time in the Altrusa year to invite potential members to club events. I am sure that there are many others out there like you and I that want to make a difference through service and want to make new friendships. Sometimes it is all too easy to make decisions for other people, and I think we are all guilty of this from time to time. You know of someone who might be interested but you don’t ask because you think they are too busy or that they are involved in another community organisations so won’t want to also be involved in Altrusa. Now is the time to invite people that might be interested along to club service events, club fundraisers and club meetings. Make the experience a positive one, make them feel needed, and let them make the decision Remember many hands make light work and the more Altrusans we have the more lives we can change through service. Who are you inviting?

Leanne

International President’s Message

Governor’s Contact Info:

Christy R. Bryant8940 Providence Estates Court

Charlotte, NC 28270Email: [email protected]

(H) 704-321-2902(C) 980-229-3110

One of Governor Christy’s Biennium goals was to charter at least one new club in District Three. It is happening with Altrusa International of Southwest Florida!

A new club has started organizing in the Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte and North Port, Florida area. The club-in-formation is currently meeting near Port Charlotte for lunch on the third Tuesday of the month. Meeting time and location is subject to change as the membership grows. Additional members are needed to reach charter strength.

If you know of anyone in the area who would make a potential member, please contact Kathy Jackson at [email protected]

This group is starting strong and has become involved with the North Port Backpack Angels program, volunteering to assemble backpacks for food-deprived children in area schools as well as homeless shelters. That’s the Altrusa spirit!

As a reminder to all Altrusans, the International Board amended our Policies to set the threshold for charter strength at 15. This new group is well on their way, but we all need to help them make it.As stated at the beginning of this article, Governor Christy wants to start “at least” one new club. So, just because Southwest Florida is forming, we can’t stop there. Look in your region for communities that will benefit from having an Altrusa Club. There are lots of resources for you at the International and District levels -- our very own Norma Teuton is the International New Club Building Chair! The can-do attitude of Altrusans in District Three can make it happen. Please contact District Three New Club Building Chair Jane Gray at [email protected] if you want more information.

We’re GrowingBy Jane Gray & Kathy Jackson

Jane Gray

Kathy Jackson

Leanne Milligan


The group will always appreciate when a meeting runs smoothly and timely. In order to accomplish this task it can be

helpful to follow a few parliamentary tips. If you are the presiding officer, it is recommended that you always have an agenda for the meeting’s program. This will guide you in the flow of the meeting and help you to keep on track. If necessary, you can ask someone to be a timekeeper to keep things moving along.You can save a little time by not requiring or requesting a motion for the approval of the previous minutes. If the minutes have been previously distributed, the chair can simply “call for any corrections”. If none are heard, then the chair announces the minutes are approved as presented. If corrections are provided, then the minutes are approved as corrected. In addition, for the treasurer’s report no action of acceptance is required, or appropriate. The only financial report that requires membership “approval” is the audit of the financial records. If written reports of officers or committees are presented, and if no further action is necessary, then

the chair could just open the floor to discussion, if needed.If the chair knows ahead of time of a matter for discussion among the members, it can be helpful to have someone prepared to present the initial motion to begin discussion. Written motions make it easier to follow any changes, know exactly what is being proposed and provides the secretary with exact language for the record. Following Robert’s Rules, discussion on motions should allow participants on both sides to discuss the pro and cons. If it appears all speakers are headed in the same direction, either for or against, then the chair can end discussion by calling for the vote. Although sometimes members like to simply speak on a subject, if there is no true debate, there is no reason to prolong the discussion. If during debate, someone “calls the question”, the chair must ask for a vote on stopping discussion and taking a vote on the main question. If two-thirds (2/3rd) vote in favor of “calling the question”, then a vote is taken on the question at hand. Many times parties may skip the step of taking a vote on whether or not to stop debate and go directly to taking a vote on the main question. It is important to give the members the opportunity to decide if ending debate is what they want to do.As a member of the group, you can

assist in keeping the meetings within their time frame by not having alternate discussions which can interrupt the main questions at hand and to limit your speaking to allow other parties to have a voice. The main agenda should not have any “unfinished business” heading unless there is unfinished business to address. The chair should be aware if any topic which is left over from a previous meeting. The only business the chair should be asking the membership for is “new business”. If you find that a topic is taking more time than expected, or needing a more thorough review, then you can either move to postpone the topic to another time certain OR refer it to committee. There are many aspects of Robert’s Rules which can assist in a smooth and seamless meeting of the assembly and allow the accomplishment of business. If you find that a topic is taking more time than expected, or needing a more thorough review, then you can either move to postpone the topic to another time certain OR refer it to committee. There are many aspects of Robert’s Rules which can assist in a smooth and seamless meeting of the assembly and allow the accomplishment of business.

Ways to Ensure a Smooth Meeting By Collen Durest, Distrrict Three Parliamentarian

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Annual Club Report summary

“Take time to deleberate, but when the time for action has arrived, stop thinking and go in.” -Napoleon Bonaparte

Thanks to all the clubs who completed and submitted

their Club Annual Report

this year. This was the inaugural year for submitting the Club Annual Report electronically via Survey Monkey. The report included several Categories and below is a summary of the information for the twenty (20) of twenty-four (24).

District Three clubs submitted reports for a 83.3% submission rate. Service• The clubs show reported provided

49,819.5 hours of service, an increase of 7,462.5 hours .over last years’ reported hours.

Membership• Fifteen clubs have a membership

recruiting activity.

• Th irteen clubs are interested in Chartering a new Altrusa Club.

• Sixteen are updating their membership information using Group Tally.

Financial• Sixteen clubs budget for assisting

members to attend District Conference.

• Fourteen clubs budget for assisting members to attend International Convention.

• The total amount that clubs raised for donations/projects was $194,248.

Leadership• Eighteen clubs have a Strategic

Plan.• Seven clubs have updated their

Strategic Plan within the past year.• Ten clubs use a mentoring program

to train leaders.• Nineteen clubs have an average of

at least 60% of active membership at each meeting.

• Nineteen clubs had members attending workshops at District or International events.

• S even clubs held leadership training sessions during meetings.

Communications• Seventeen clubs have a web page or

social media site.

The data in the reports indicate District Three Altrusans are actively “Building Better Communities.” A heartfelt ‘Thank you’ to every club that submitted a report!

Kitty McElhaney, [email protected]

By Kitty McElhaney, Governor-Elect

Kitty McElhaney


The Foun-dation tab on the Altru-sa Interna-tional web-

site page states: “The Altrusa International Founda-tion was established in 1962 as the charitable arm of Altrusa Interna-tional. It funds the development and implementation of effective community services and leadership programs around the world. Over three million dollars have been given in community service grants and educational scholarships through our international outreach, committed to improving economic well-being and quality of life.”

In the past five years, the Founda-tion has: • Distributed over $350,000 to

volunteers at Altrusa Clubs in support of their local community service project

• Granted $47,000 in educational scholarships and awards to high school students and their

sponsoring Altrusa Clubs

Does your club have a service project or want to sponsor an individual with education assis-tance? Well, you can’t receive a grant unless you APPLY for one. Submit an application from your club today as the Fall submission deadline is fast approaching –

September 15 is the due date. (The Spring deadline will be March 15, 2019.)

Once you apply remember these other important dates; • October 31 funding decisions are

made, (March 15, 2019)• November 30 grants are awarded

(May 15, 2019) and• MOST IMPORTANT if you are

awarded a grant your follow up report is due by May 31 (Novem-ber 30, 2019.)

So, log into Altrusa.org., click on the Foundation tab, then the Forms, Application, Brochures tab, and scroll down to the Grants Program where you’ll find the Individual application and guidelines and the Project application and guidelines.

If your club or your sponsored scholarship recipient is awarded an International Foundation grant please be sure to share your info with me so we can publicized it in a future District Service Bulletin.

Need Financial Help With a Club Project?By Nancy Mott, International Foundation Liasion District Three

Remember, the International Foundation provided $39,180 in grants to clubs during cycle two of the 2018 Grants Program.

Nancy Mott


Have you started thinking about District Awards for the next Conference? January 31st is the deadline!

The Mamie L. Bass Service Award

The Mamie L. Bass Community Service Award was established by the International Board of Directors in July 1963, as a memorial to the first National President of Altrusa. The name was changed to the Mamie L. Bass Service Award by the International Board of Directors in July 1975.

OBJECTIVES

1. To stimulate interest in developing action programs in the community that fall within the scope of Altrusa’s program of service.

2. To encourage members of local Clubs to participate actively in service projects designed to meet specific local needs.

3. To recognize outstanding Club achievement in service to the community.

The Letha H. Brown Literacy Award The Letha H. Brown Literacy Award was established by the International Board of Directors in July 1993, to honor Past International President Letha H. Brown, who, in 1977, introduced literacy as a major emphasis of the organization.

OBJECTIVES

1. To stimulate interest in developing active literacy projects to serve their community.

2. To create an awareness of Altrusa and its commitment to literacy.

3. To encourage members of local Clubs to participate actively in literacy projects designed to meet specific community needs.

4. To recognize outstanding Club achievement in service to the community.

Dr. Nina Fay Calhoun International Relations Award

The Dr. Nina Fay Calhoun International Relations Award was adopted in 2003 as a memorial to the only International President who served two terms and who focused on the International aspect of our organization.

OBJECTIVES

1. To encourage and to stimulate international relations

2. To create an awareness of other cultures and people of the world

3. To recognize outstanding club achievement in international relations

DISTRICT AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

1. Service projects nominated for the Dr. Nina Fay Calhoun International Relations Award are judged each year at District Conferences. First-place winners from each District are entered in the competition at the International level. Established judging criteria are used by Districts and by International.

It’s Not Too Early...District Awards By Dimple Overstreet, Vice Governor

Dimple Overstreet


2. One (1) service project from Clubs-At-Large is included in the competition by International. The International Membership Committee organizes the selection process for projects for Clubs-At-Large.

Ernestine Milner Program Excellence Award

Purpose – This award is based on the concept that good program planning is the key to a successful club. Ideally, programming should provide Altrusans with opportunities for fellowship, service, personal and professional growth in addition to influencing member participation and attendance.

Outstanding Community Service Award

Purpose of the Award

• To stimulate each club to make community service a priority focus of their club by demonstrating at least a minimum percentage of membership participation, finances and volunteer time in their community service activities.

• To recognize each club that achieves these goals on an annual basis.

Criteria

• At least 75% of the total membership must have volunteered a minimum average of three (3) hours each during the course of the year on the club’s community service or fund-raising events.

• The club, as a whole, must have provided at least 300 hours of volunteer time during the course of the year in providing direct service through projects in their community or in raising funds to underwrite the cost of the community service projects.

• The club must have given at least $1,000 during

the course of the year to underwrite the costs of the community service projects or to make charitable donations to community non-profit organizations.

Newsletter Award

Purpose: To promote effective communication within and beyond the club. Club newsletters are intended to be timely, concise and reader-friendly ways of communicating with current and potential members of Altrusa International, Inc. Electronic distribution makes that cost effective, timely, and possible for all. Note* All club newsletter editors would do well to use the judging criteria as a planning guide from the beginning of the club year.

Criteria: Criteria of the award - Four areas - Content (60 points), Format (13 points), Readability (10 points) and Distribution (18 points) for a total of 101 points per judge or 303 overall.

Todd Jordan Yearbook Award

Purpose: A yearbook serves as a reference tool in which members can find pertinent information. This award is presented to clubs who publish a yearbook and submitted a completed award submission form by January 31, 2019. The District Three Board encourages each club to produce a yearbook as a much needed communication tool. The club yearbook should contain local, district and international information.

Criteria: Six areas - Format/Usability (10 points), Club Information (60 points), District Information (12 points), International Information (13 points), Altrusa Information (8 points) and Distribution (10 points) for a total of 113 points per judge or 339 overall.

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Altrusa International District Three, Inc.Membership Report

CLUB Paid Members Emeritus Lifetime TOTAL MEMBERSFlorida

1 Citrus County 28 282 Gainesville 71 8 793 Lake City 104 1044 Lake County 22 225 Live Oak 25 1 266 Marianna 26 2 287 Monticello 20 1 218 Ocala 36 369 Orlando-Winter Park 25 1 26

10 St Augustine 15 1 1611 Starke 47 1 4812 Tampa Bay 17 3 20

TOTAL FL 436 18 0 454Georgia

1 Atlanta 6 62 North Georgia 26 2 283 Statesboro 29 1 30

TOTAL GA 61 3 0 64North Carolina

1 Caldwell County 2 1 32 Charlotte 21 4 253 Durham 6 1 74 Gastonia 13 1 145 Raleigh 15 1 1 176 Salisbury 22 1 237 Waynesville 19 19

TOTAL NC 98 9 1 108South Carolina

1 Gaffney 9 92 Spartanburg 34 2 36

TOTAL SC 43 2 0 45

Affiliate Members 3 3Emeritus No Club Affiliation 12 12

REPORT SUMMARY:Active Members 638Emeritus Members 44Lifetime Members 1Affiliate Members 3TOTAL MEMBERSHIP 686

MEMBERSHIP REPORT as of August 15, 2018


District Three New Members

Altrusa International District Three, Inc.NEW MEMBERS May 16-August 15, 2018

New Member Sponsor Joined

ST AUGUSTINE, FLRosa Maria Weaver Christine Plant June

LIVE OAK, FLRoni Hayes Millie Schneider June

CITRUS COUNTY, FLJennifer Dooley-Huston Traci Phillips JuneKaren Fellows Sarah Lanthier JuneTanika Henry Traci Phillips JuneLaura Jones Phillis Peters JuneSarah Lanthier Debbie Reilly JuneMaryland Oconnor Linda McCarthy JuneSharon Smith Debbie Reilly June

GAFFNEY, SCElizabeth Hawk Dorothy Manning JuneAnita Chambers Dorothy Manning August

LAKE CITY, FLNina Hoppe Mantha Young/Amy Francis JuneBlake Chapman-Hatcher Lori Simpson/Karen Green JulyLauranell Thomas Jill Adama/Mantha Young July

SPARTANBURG, SCRita Beck Anje Hawkins July

STATESBORO, GAKristina Brewton Karen McClain July

NORTH GEORGIA, GAMaria Elena Medina Norma Teuton/Nancy Simms August


Shannon SchellDistrict Three Treasurer

Altrusa International District Three, Inc.Final Budget

Altrusa International District Three, IncFINAL BUDGET

March 1, 2018 - February 28,2019

Revenues Budget Actual Difference4010 Dues - Renewing Members 12,000.00 (12,000.00)4020 Dues - New Members (Full) 1,000.00 (1,000.00)4030 Dues - New Members (Half) 150.00 (150.00)4040 Dues - Affiliates 20.00 (20.00)4050 Dues - New Clubs 0.00 0.004100 Late Fees Income 50.00 (50.00)4110 Interest Income 10.00 (10.00)4120 Dividend Income 850.00 (850.00)4210 Conference Delegate Fee Income 1,100.00 (1,100.00)4300 Trans from District 3 Foundation 6,276.73 (6,276.73)4600 Trans from UF for Myrtice Price 3,823.27 (3,823.27)4700 Trans from Conf. Inc. Reserved 5,000.00 (5,000.00) (5)4800 Trans from BH Fund Reserved 1,875.00 (1,875.00) (1) Total Income & Transfers 32,155.00 0.00 (32,155.00)

Operating Expenses6000 International Convention Exp. 0.00 0.006070 New Club Bldg Expense 300.00 (300.00)6080 New Club Building Incentives Policy 200.00 (200.00)6090 Club Revitalization 1,200.00 (1,200.00)6150 Conference Delegate Fees Exp. 1,100.00 (1,100.00)6160 Trans to Myrtice Price Fund 6,276.73 (6,276.73)6175 District Conference Exp 2,000.00 (2,000.00)6180 Program Coordinator 0.00 0.00 (6)6185 Committee Chairs Conf Registration 1,200.00 (1,200.00)6245 Committee Expense 0.00 0.006190 Transfer to Conference Budget. 3,100.00 (3,100.00)6195 Membership Incentive Conf Credits 125.00 (125.00)6200 Board Travel Meeting Expense 5,240.00 (5,240.00)6250 Board Travel/Non Meeting 3,000.00 (3,000.00)6275 Past Governors Council Luncheon 450.00 (450.00)6300 Governor Elect Training 0.00 0.00 (2)6450 Awards Expense 200.00 (200.00)6500 Governor Expense 300.00 (300.00)6510 Governor's Pin Expense 325.00 (325.00) (3)6520 Postage Expense 50.00 (50.00)6530 Printing/Copying Expense 150.00 (150.00)6550 Operating Supplies 100.00 (100.00)6560 Insurance 0.00 0.00 (4)6700 Treasurer's Cost Expense 130.00 (130.00)6800 Web Site Expense 100.00 (100.00)6850 Club Banner 250.00 (250.00)6900 Club 21 210.00 (210.00)6950 Big Heart Fund - Expense 1,875.00 (1,875.00) (1)7000 In Memorium 300.00 (300.00)9000 Miscellaneous Expense 150.00 (150.00)9010 Myrtice Price Endowment Funding 3,823.27 (3,823.27)

Total Expenses 32,155.00 0.00 (32,155.00)

Net Income Over Expenses 0.00 0.00

Future Program Coordinators may claim mileage.

(5) Includes Conference Start Up Funds & Friday Fun Night(6) Current Program Coordinator does not claim mileage through 2017-19 biennium.

(1) Based on possibility of 1 member of 25 Clubs @ $75 each per club needing assistance(2) Occurs every other year; $800 for 2019-2020 budget year(3) Occurs every other year; approx $325 for 2018-19 budget year(4) Bond (Crime Policy) Insurance for Treasurer every 3 years (Renew 10-19)


Forward Paths By Nancy Schwartz, Lake Altrusa

While volunteering as a certified Guardian Ad Litem years ago, Lake Altrusan Denise Burry realized that a segment of young adults was falling through the cracks.

Students in foster care who turned 18 were immediately pushed out of the system and treated as adults who had to fend for themselves. With little or no family support, no money, no life skills, Denise realized these young adults were destined to lives of poverty, homelessness and despair.

Denise was determined to help positively influence at-risk youth and forever revolutionize their path to independence.

Recently, Denise celebrated five years since launching Forward Paths Foundation at the charity’s annual luncheon. Surrounded by young adults who benefit from the organization, Denise explained Forward Path’s mission as well as its successes in helping Lake County, Florida’s homeless unaccompanied youth and young adults who age out of foster care.

Forward Paths currently serves 47 people and provides housing to 17 of them. The Forward Paths “kids,” as Denise likes to call them, receive assistance with housing, transportation, access to school and jobs, childcare and important life skills to help them become independent.

Altrusa International of Lake County has supported Forward Paths in many ways. Member Sharon Wooten is Vice President of the Board of Directors and Dinah Henderson is Treasurer.

Over the past several years, the club has donated thousands of dollars from our Domestic Violence committee to support Forward Paths and seven Altrusans attended this year’s luncheon fundraiser.

“It’s not only about supporting a fellow Altrusan’s endeavors. We know that many of the children in the foster care system are there because domestic violence and neglect were part of their early lives,” said President Julia Allen. “Denise has consistently been able to show proof of the return on our investment. The young people helped by Forward Paths are getting the education they need to get jobs and to learn skills to function positively in our community. We are so proud of her!”

Currently, Forward Paths is seeking community support to

create a Tiny Home community where the charity’s clients can live affordably and safely in a nurturing, supportive environment.

Lake Altrusan Denise Burry founded Forward Paths which helps young adults who have aged out of foster care. At the organization’s 5th Annual Luncheon, Denise introduced some of the Foundations clients and shared some of their stories.

A contingent of Lake Altrusans attended the 5th Annual Forward Paths luncheon to show support for fellow Altrusan and the charity’s founder, Denise Burry. Pictured left to right: Dinah Henderson, Julia Allen, Meredith Kirste, Denise Burry, Nanci Schwartz, Jennifer Rivera, Anita Valdez and Dawn Mainville.

Lake Altrusans have been strong supporters of Forward Paths Foundation and three members serve on the charity’s board of directors. Pictured left to right is Dinah Henderson, Forward Paths Treasurer, Executive Director and Founder Denise Burry and Forward Paths Board Vice President Sharon Wooten


Altrusa House Veterans’ Celebration By Altrusa of Gainesville Florida

In celebration of our 60th Anniversary as Altrusa International of Gainesville and our 20th Anniversary of our signature project, Altrusa House, we honored our Veteran members who are participating in the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program. Four members, Mr. Fred Evans, Mr. Bill Shultz, Mr. John Rummel and Mr. Earsel Lewis, participated in the oral history program. They received recognition for their contributions to the Smathers Library at the University of Florida (UF) and the American Folklife Center at the Library at the Library of Congress.

A Brass Ensemble performed and refreshments were provided by the Vocational Committee. During the Open House, over 50 people visited Altrusa House. Vianne Marchese, VA Honor Center, City of Gainesville Mayor Poe, Ann Smith, Director of the Samuel Proctor Veteran’s Oral History Program, and a representative from the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) attended.

Many family members attended and they were very impressed with our celebration for their fathers, brothers, or grandfathers and their stories of service to our country. (Thank you Nancy Hult and Sara Freeborn for words and pictures.)

Thank you for your service!

Spotlight


Happy House Popcorn & Movie Day By Amy Francis Smith, Lake City, Florida Club

For most people sum-mer is a slower time of year, hiding from the heat and enjoying vaca-tions. Not for Altrusa of Lake City, we have been

busy with all of our service projects over the sum-mer. This is one of our favorites would like to share with you.Happy House Popcorn Project- Another great activity between Happy House and Altrusa of Lake City. Our Altrusan of the year, Laura Hook chaired the Popcorn/movie party. From pre-K to 5th grade, 150 children enjoy the activity. The educational/Literacy component was “where does popcorn come

from”. The environmental component was saving the discarded cobs for cattle feed or compost pile. The children learned how to take dried corn off the cob (for popping) and how to make butter using whipping cream. After all who doesn’t like a little butter on the pop-corn! Laura tracked down and bought an old fashion

hand-cranked corn sheller, she made a wooden box

used to catch the kernels and attached the sheller to the box. Made a poster showing the different kinds of corn, provided samples bowls of two types of popcorn and deer corn. She engaged the children in a discussion of “where does popcorn come from”. She bought deer corn on the cob and the kids got to grind off the kernels, providing a hands-on learning opportuni-ty. Every hand went up to try. The older children, using jars of cream, tad of salt, and a marble, shook the jars till they made butter, another hands-on activity. Of course Laura made sure all the necessary products for butter making were at hand. She will plant corn in the Happy House Dream Garden during our fall Happy House National Literacy Day project. 10 Altrusans volunteered putting in 22 hours of com-munity service.

As Altrusans, we don’t have to do everything, but we must do something. What

have you done for Altrusa lately?

Spotlight


What a great way to end the school year with an Ice Cream Social. The

Spartanburg Club held an end of year Ice Cream Social to support the Houston Elementary students who did so well this past school year. Altrusa International of Spartanburg sponsored an ice cream social for students who had perfect attendance for at least one nine-week session. Eligible students also had the opportunity to win a bicycle from a drawing we held during the ice cream

social. This past school year 12 students were awarded bicycles.

On an ongoing basis, the Literacy Committee is working with the principal at Houston Elementary School on a program to encourage reading.

In addition, the club donated assorted art supplies to the

Houston

Elementary School to help aid the schools art

department.

Club members assist students with creating their ice cream treats for all the hard work and perfect attendance during the last school year.

Ice Cream social & Bike GiveawayBy Valeree Browning

Lucky winners of the perfect attendance bicycle giveaway by the Spartanburg SC club!

Spotlight

Valeree Browning


Spotlight School Tools

Clubs across the district collected back to school tools for students and teachers as the new school years starts.

At 104 members strong, the Lake City club collected school supplies for the Columbia Public Schools Foundation and were proudly featured in their local newspaper. The attached article pictures only some of the 104 members and the supplies collected for the

Columbia Public Schools Foundation. The materials will be distributed by the Education Euporium to disadvantage students in Columbia County Florida .

Lake City Florida Club


Supporting Wake County Women’s Center

Spotlight

Raleigh Club Members

By Dolores Hall, Raleigh Club President

Bag donations presented to the Wake County Women’s

Altrusa of Raleigh continued its tradition of supporting local agencies that assist clients in need by donating 36 gift bags to the Women’s Center of Wake County. The center provides basic services to homeless women, many of whom “fall through the cracks” and cannot otherwise access the help they require. The colorful bags contained a variety of personal care items suggested by the center and will be given to clients there.

Raleigh club members pre-pared the bags in June and

presented them to Viki Redding of the Women’s Center staff on July 10, during a program meeting where she explained the Women’s Center mission and services.

DiversityDifferentIndividualsValuingEach otherRegardless ofSkin (color),Intellect,Talents, orYears (age)

DSB Editor Correction

In the Spring edition of the DSB in the “Call to Nominations” article by Norma Teuton, Vicki Sellner’s name was inadvertenly cut off of the list of nominating committee members during final production.

The corrected District Three Nominating list is as follows:• Norma S. Teuton, Chair • Jill Adams• Dolores A. Hall• Donna Johnson• Vicki Sellner


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