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President's Message
President's Message
As September 2020 begins we are still facing difficult times. This is our time to step up, reach out and share our hopes and outlook for a better future for ourselves and everyone we know. May the rest we felt during these months carry us into the ups and downs of the education world. May we find ways to help our community in safe ways. And may we brighten our neighborhoods with the joy of pansies! Our zoom meetings continue, using the same numbers and passcode we have been using.
As September 2020 begins we are still facing difficult times. This is our time to step up, reach out and share our hopes and outlook for a better future for ourselves and everyone we know. May the rest we felt during these months carry us into the ups and downs of the education world. May we find ways to help our community in safe ways. And may we brighten our neighborhoods with the joy of pansies! Our zoom meetings continue, using the same numbers and passcode we have been using.
Ellen
Ellen
Important Dates / Information
Important Dates / Information
September 9: Board Meeting via Zoom
September 9: Board Meeting via Zoom
September 21: Program / Business Meeting, 6:00 pm
September 21: Program / Business Meeting, 6:00 pm
October 14: Board Meeting
October 14: Board Meeting
October 19: Program / Business Meeting, 6:00 pm
October 19: Program / Business Meeting, 6:00 pm
Zoom Link for Altrusa Meetings:
Zoom Link for Altrusa Meetings:
Click here to join all scheduled Altrusa Zoom Meetings. The password is the same with a capital first letter.
Click here to join all scheduled Altrusa Zoom Meetings. The password is the same with a capital first letter.
Accent
Accent
Our Altrusa Accent for September carries two very important events. September 8th is International Literacy Day and September 21st is the International Day of Peace. As Altrusans, these subjects are very near and dear to our hearts. Altrusa acknowledges both important dates and they are foundations to our goals and aspirations.
Our Altrusa Accent for September carries two very important events. September 8th is International Literacy Day and September 21st is the International Day of Peace. As Altrusans, these subjects are very near and dear to our hearts. Altrusa acknowledges both important dates and they are foundations to our goals and aspirations.
“Since 1967, International Literacy Day (ILD) on September 8th has been celebrated annually around the globe. The aim of ILD is to promote the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society”. -worldliteracyfoundation.org
“Since 1967, International Literacy Day (ILD) on September 8th has been celebrated annually around the globe. The aim of ILD is to promote the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society”. -worldliteracyfoundation.org
“The International Day of Peace ("Peace Day") is observed around the world each year on 21 September. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace”.-internationaldayofpeace.org
“The International Day of Peace ("Peace Day") is observed around the world each year on 21 September. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace”.-internationaldayofpeace.org
As Fall approaches, please continue to share the importance of literacy and spreading peace between our families, friends, and communities. Please have a wonderful month and looking forward when we can see each other again.
As Fall approaches, please continue to share the importance of literacy and spreading peace between our families, friends, and communities. Please have a wonderful month and looking forward when we can see each other again.
Board Actions/Information from August Board Meeting
Board Actions/Information from August Board Meeting
- HOPE Village Library: The Board is asking at least 6 Volunteers to meet at Hope Village, Norfolk, on Saturday, October 3, at 10:00 AM. Volunteers will be sorting and organizing books in the new location of the library. This will be our Make a Difference Day project. Volunteers need to wear masks.
2. The Fall Plant Sale fundraiser will start as soon as the flyer, order form and information sheet are complete. Paramount Wholesale Nursery will again provide the plants. To encourage sales, customers will be offered a free pot for each 6 pots they purchase.
2. The Fall Plant Sale fundraiser will start as soon as the flyer, order form and information sheet are complete. Paramount Wholesale Nursery will again provide the plants. To encourage sales, customers will be offered a free pot for each 6 pots they purchase.
3. Adoption of the Budget for 2020 - 2021will be presented at the next business meeting.
3. Adoption of the Budget for 2020 - 2021will be presented at the next business meeting.
4. Meetings will continue in Zoom for October and November until we find a place that is open for meetings and members are willing to meet in person.
4. Meetings will continue in Zoom for October and November until we find a place that is open for meetings and members are willing to meet in person.
Committee Reports
Committee Reports
Environmental Committee:
Environmental Committee:
Plastic Challenge!
Plastic Challenge!
Barbara Duke will be presenting information about a great challenge we can all participate in to make our world cleaner! Take a look a this document. Instead of filling out the form, just click HERE and add your information online!
Barbara Duke will be presenting information about a great challenge we can all participate in to make our world cleaner! Take a look a this document. Instead of filling out the form, just click HERE and add your information online!
Barbara will look at the data and see how well we're doing at a glance!
Barbara will look at the data and see how well we're doing at a glance!
Altrusa - Plastic Free Challenge.pdfWays and Means Committee:
Ways and Means Committee:
Our 2020 Pansy Sale is ready to go. I have attached the Flyer with colors of pansies and violas, the Order Form and an Information Sheet. Make as many copies as you need. Email flyers to as many people as you want. Share on Facebook and other social media. We need to sell a lot of plants.
Our 2020 Pansy Sale is ready to go. I have attached the Flyer with colors of pansies and violas, the Order Form and an Information Sheet. Make as many copies as you need. Email flyers to as many people as you want. Share on Facebook and other social media. We need to sell a lot of plants.
This may be our major fundraiser this year because of the Covid pandemic.To encourage sales, we are offering a free pot with the purchase of 6 pots. Members who sell 24 pots will receive a free pot.
This may be our major fundraiser this year because of the Covid pandemic.To encourage sales, we are offering a free pot with the purchase of 6 pots. Members who sell 24 pots will receive a free pot.
Please read the Information Sheet carefully. The details for selling plants during a pandemic are in the Information Sheet:
Please read the Information Sheet carefully. The details for selling plants during a pandemic are in the Information Sheet:
*how to sell pots and give one free pot;
*how to sell pots and give one free pot;
*how customers can pay for the order;
*how customers can pay for the order;
*how to order on the Altrusa Website;
*how to order on the Altrusa Website;
*how to pick up and distribute the pots.
*how to pick up and distribute the pots.
We have tried to devise methods to sell and deliver plants in a safe, socially distanced manner.
We have tried to devise methods to sell and deliver plants in a safe, socially distanced manner.
All orders must be submitted by October 10 to the website and appointments for pick up will be arranged for individual member.
All orders must be submitted by October 10 to the website and appointments for pick up will be arranged for individual member.
Contact Barbara S. or Blanch by text or phone call if you have questions. We will be discussing the Pansy Sale at the September meeting and can answer questions then.
Contact Barbara S. or Blanch by text or phone call if you have questions. We will be discussing the Pansy Sale at the September meeting and can answer questions then.
Info Sheet Pansy Sale A pdf Cloud 2020.pdfPansy Sale FLYER 2020.pdfPansy Sale ORDER FORM 2020 (1).pdfCommunication Committee: The yearbook will be updated soon, but your help is needed.
Communication Committee: The yearbook will be updated soon, but your help is needed.
ALL MEMBERS, please complete the form below to ensure that all information in the yearbook is correct and/or updated.
ALL MEMBERS, please complete the form below to ensure that all information in the yearbook is correct and/or updated.
If you do not have any information that needs updating, it will only take a moment. Your submission will ensure we know that your information is correct.
If you do not have any information that needs updating, it will only take a moment. Your submission will ensure we know that your information is correct.
Service Committee: The HER Shelter has a luncheon opportunity on September 24th. Please see the flyer for more information.
Service Committee: The HER Shelter has a luncheon opportunity on September 24th. Please see the flyer for more information.
Make a Difference Day: Here are the plans.
Make a Difference Day: Here are the plans.
Make a Difference Day.pdfFinance Committee: The finance committee met on Tuesday, August 11 to update the budget for the 2020-21 Club Year. It will be presented to club at Monday's meeting. Please take a few moments to review prior to the meeting.
Finance Committee: The finance committee met on Tuesday, August 11 to update the budget for the 2020-21 Club Year. It will be presented to club at Monday's meeting. Please take a few moments to review prior to the meeting.
2020-21 Budget.pdfProgram/Business Minutes: August 2020
Program/Business Minutes: August 2020
Treasurer's Report: September 2020
Treasurer's Report: September 2020
TREASURER'S REPORT SEPTEMBER 2020.pdfAltrusa Literary Society
Altrusa Literary Society
The Altrusa Book Club met Saturday, September 12, at Swan Terrace Restaurant for brunch and discussion. The book, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman, was a good one to discuss mental illness, PTSD and how people can change. We had an outdoor table to enjoy the beautiful weather while mitigating for the pandemic.
The Altrusa Book Club met Saturday, September 12, at Swan Terrace Restaurant for brunch and discussion. The book, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman, was a good one to discuss mental illness, PTSD and how people can change. We had an outdoor table to enjoy the beautiful weather while mitigating for the pandemic.
Tidewater Tidbits
Tidewater Tidbits
Kathy reported she enjoyed a visit from her two grandsons, Aiden 6, and Ethan 9 🥰🥰.
Kathy reported she enjoyed a visit from her two grandsons, Aiden 6, and Ethan 9 🥰🥰.
“It was wonderful when they were here and I’m already looking forward to their next visit.“
“It was wonderful when they were here and I’m already looking forward to their next visit.“
Barb and Don pour their own tastings from little bottles while visiting Vertias Winery near Charlottesville, VA.
Barb and Don pour their own tastings from little bottles while visiting Vertias Winery near Charlottesville, VA.
If you're interested...
If you're interested...
If you're interested in purchasing an Altrusa of Tidewater t-shirt, contact Jennifer. You can provide your own shirt!
If you're interested in purchasing an Altrusa of Tidewater t-shirt, contact Jennifer. You can provide your own shirt!
September Birthdays!!
September Birthdays!!
September 9 - Barbara Duke
September 9 - Barbara Duke
September 13 - Chris Stevens
September 13 - Chris Stevens
September 14 - Sherral Nelson
September 14 - Sherral Nelson
September 22 - Jennifer Kates-Lilly
September 22 - Jennifer Kates-Lilly
Take a look at our sister-club's newsletter.
Take a look at our sister-club's newsletter.
Newsletter Sept 2020.pdfAltrusa of Tidewater, Inc. Goals and Objectives for 2019/2020.
Altrusa of Tidewater, Inc. Goals and Objectives for 2019/2020.
Altrusa of Tidewater Yearbook 2019-20 (1) (1).pdfDistrict Two Information
District Two Information
If you haven't had a chance to review the District Two DSB, take a look: District Two DSB. It was sent to members in July. If you did not receive a copy in your email, check with Kathy so your information is correct in International's system.
If you haven't had a chance to review the District Two DSB, take a look: District Two DSB. It was sent to members in July. If you did not receive a copy in your email, check with Kathy so your information is correct in International's system.
From Governor Diane
From Governor Diane
Sept 2020 Governor's message.pdfDistrict Two Membership Byte
District Two Membership Byte
Membership Bytes Sptember 2020.pdfPage updated
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