We're in our second month of the year, and you probably agree, time is flying!  With that said, please agree to serve on our Board if the Nominating Committee should ask you.  Remember the 12th Principle from Mamie L Bass:

Altrusa believes it is not good enough to be good;
Altrusans must be good for something.

Each member must be doing the piece of work 

that is hers in a way that puts her in the front ranks of accomplishment.

 Mamie L. Bass, 1921

Please login to the upcoming Leadership Development opportunities:

Monday February 26th, 2024, So You're the Treasurer

Repeated Wednesday, February 28, 2024

District Two Treasurer, Becky Schrope

Monday, March 4, 2024, and Repeated Wednesday, March 6, 2024

ABC's of Parliamentary Procedures

District Two Parliamentarian, Beth Vann-Turnbull

Also, please consider completing one of our District or International awards, which are due March 1, 2024.

I look forward to seeing you at our next meeting February 19.

In Altrusa Love,

Sherral

The board recommends that the club sponsor a blood drive in May in remembrance of the 2019 shooting at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center.  More information will be provided at the February meeting.

The Communications Committee will have a committee meeting soon to begin discussing effective methods of communication to members.  Members must be able to locate club information and updates in consistent, reliable locations.  The meeting date will be determined at the February meetings and will be held via Zoom; all are welcome.  

Altrusa International of Tidewater, Inc.

Program/Business Meeting - Workshop

http://bit.ly/AltrusaInternationalofTidewater

January 20, 2024

Jo-Kell, Inc. |  628 Innovation Dr.  Chesapeake, VA

Attendance:

Sherral, Marcy, Lisa,  Ellen, Cathy,   Kathy, Robyn, Chris,  Joanne, Susan, Emily C., June, Colleen, Blanch and Becky

1. Call to Order, Sherral, President

2. Approval of November 2023 minutes, no changes or corrections

3. Treasurer's Report, Susan, Treasurer

 Beginning Balance   $11,899.91       Ending Balance $11,216.91

        Income came from dues, disbursements were made to International Foundation 21, Grants Program and Endowment Funds.             To Lisa for bazaar signs.  Susan will make contributions to Joanne and Betty on death of family members

4.  Correspondence: Joanne reported that thank-yous were received from Salvation Army and Green Run Elementary staff.

5.   Committee Reports

  a. Service, Joanne, Deb, Co-Chairs

1. Cathy read to the Green Run ES kindergartners  twice in January

2. In December a GRES family of three received gifts and gift cards. Deb and Joann shopped and used Amazon.  Gifts were delivered by the GR school counselor.

3. The Salvation Army received ten stockings filled with items for young girls, purchased by June with Altrusa funds, filled at our holiday dinner meeting.

4. Next Service project, February 3, 2024, 10 am  at Jennifer Lilly’s home, creating Valentines for Veterans.  Bring supplies.

5. Joanne is planning a service meeting prior to her Feb 9 back surgery.

2. Ways and Means, 

   1. Marcy collected funds for H. E. R. shelter, Pennies for Projects

   2.  It was suggested we plan a fundraiser to help members defray the cost of attending Conference and Conventions.

3. Membership, Marcy, Chair

   1. We were reminded to contact our buddy to encourage attendance,  A suggestion was made to send out an email with updates soon after each meeting.

   2. An orientation of newer members will be held soon.

4. Environmental, Ellen, Chair 

   I.     June reported our Got Sneakers project of November is continuing into February.   We did receive back $9, the main    focus was keeping shoes out of landfills.

   Ii.    February project was collecting reusable fabrics for the Days for Girls team to create kit bags.

   Iii.   March project will be collecting plastic jugs, Sherral is our contact.

5. International, Barbara, Chair    

  i. Although Barb was absent from the meeting, a discussion was held about the possibility of submitting an award for our completion of the twenty mini-computers and two projectors delivered in June of 2023.  Marcy agreed to research this. 

6. Communications, Shari, Ellen

   1. Ellen reported that forty-four District Two members participated in the zoom workshop on awards presented by Brenda in January.  

7. Scholarship, Jennifer, Kathy, Robyn 

   1. One 2023 recipient failed to attend a school and that $1000 is back in our treasury to use this year.   A committee will meet soon to review policy and post guidelines.

8.  Unfinished Business;

1.  Sherral mentioned that awards need to be written before March 1.  

2. Half yearly dues for any new members after Dec. 1 2023 are accepted.

3. June mentioned she won a cash contribution at 2023 Conference at the First Timer’s meeting.  This can be used towards her 2024 registration.

4. Names were collected by Sherral of those interested in attending Conference this year,   Delegates and alternates will be selected in February.

5. In light of low attendance at this daytime meeting/workshop the committee for reviewing location (Susan, Jennifer, and Cathy) may continue to research ideas to expand our attendance.

9.  New Business;

1.  A board recommendation was presented and approved to include the full cost of registration for all eligible delegates and alternates for the District Two Conference.   This will mean payment of $220 instead of $200 as previously budgeted. April 25-28, 2024   Montgomery County MD Holiday Inn College Park, MD

2. A Nominating committee was elected, to report in February 20 meeting.  They include Cathy M, Lisa, and Emily C

Announcements

1.  Leadership Development Opportunities Zoom workshop series: Monday February 26, So You’re the Treasurer! By District Two  Treasurer, Becky Schrope

 ABC’s of Parliamentary Procedures Monday March 4, repeated Wednesday March 6 District Two Parliamentarian, Beth Van-Turnbull

Links will come to all members in email.  These workshops will not be repeated at Conference.

2.  Seven members and Nuy attended Betty Redfern’s son Dan Wilson’s memorial 

3. Baine’s grand dog, Bob Barker, died this month

4. Thank you to all members who arrived at 9:30 with breakfast goodies!

Program by Ellen 

What is New with Days for Girls

Followed by a one hour workshop with four work stations:  Cutting fabric and ribbons  for bags, and sizing underwear.  

Benediction  at 12 pm

January Birthdays

Joyce Barnes                9

Fan Whitehead            12

Lisa Carter                   14

Judy Saunders            17

Deb Davis                     20

Gina Gelico-Leach       21

District Two Board and Committee Chairs

This document lists the board and committee chairs.

District Two Service Newsletter:  

Click here to view the December 2023 District Two Service Newsletter.