Altrusa International of Tidewater, Inc.

Tidewater Altrusan Newsletter

December 2021

Important Dates / Information

December 3: Bazaar Setup, 6 pm @ Lynnhaven Colony Congregational Church, 2217 W. Great Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA

December 4: Bazaar, 9 am-2 pm

December 6: Holiday Dinner, 6pm

December 8: Board Meeting via Zoom (cancelled)

January 12: Board Meeting via Zoom

January 17: Program / Business Meeting @ 6pm

JoKell: 628 Innovation Dr. , Chesapeake, VA 23320

Lynnhaven Colony Congregational Church, 2217 W. Great Neck Rd, VB

Zoom Link for Altrusa Meetings:

Click here to join all scheduled Altrusa Zoom Meetings. The password is the same with a capital first letter.

Board Actions from the December 2021 Board Meeting

The board meeting was cancelled.

Accent

Goodbye, November. Hello, December! This month is one of the few that feels both like a beginning and an ending. Our Bazaar was fantastic! We had an amazing display of all the talents of our Altrusa Sisters! A big “Thank you” to all who volunteered to make this annual event a success! The money raised will allow us to continue to share love, kindness, and support to our Hampton Roads families.

Although a pesky cold caused me to miss our Holiday Party, I know it was a wonderful time to gather together and enjoy the company of our Altrusa Sisters, families, and friends. In all our rushing, celebrating, and preparation, let’s try to slow down inside, right in the middle of it all! It is helpful to take time to reflect, remember, and rejoice.

As I close this message, I am reminded of the importance of this date, December 7th. Each year on Dec. 7th, Pearl Harbor Survivors, veterans, and visitors from all over the world come together to honor and remember the 2,403 service members and civilians who were killed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Please remember and honor their memory. Many families had a loved one that was missing at their holiday table that year; their lives will never be forgotten.

Please have a pleasant, holiday season and we look forward to a new year!

All the Best,

Tracey

Committee Reports

Service Committee: Joanne & June, Co-Chairs

With the help of Altrusa members, stockings full of goodies for kids from 0 to 12 are ready for Santa’s delivery. Thank you!

Mayflower Marathon - another year in the books!

Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital - Tree Trimming

Sharing with the Little Free Libraries at GRES, 19 books toward our goal of 500!

Service Hours: If you like to submit your service hours as you do them, Shari has added an updated form for this 21-22 club year. Service completed from June 1, 2021 to May 30, 2022 can be submitted on this form. You can access it from the website or click here.

Seton Youth Centers

The holidays will be a little brighter for children and families thanks to the donations of holiday gift cards. Instead of purchasing gifts, the Club bought $500 worth of gift cards for Target, Walmart, and Food Lion which can be used for those in immediate need of support.

JOIN THE CHALLENGE!

Altrusa International's Literacy Challenge

Altrusa International's President has challenged all clubs to think of ways to get books in the hands of children. Ellen has also challenged our club to donate 500 books this year. Right now, our club members have given 297 books to either REACH, Green Run Elementary or as gifts to family members or friends. Now besides service hours, District and International is asking clubs to keep a record of donated books I’ll keep a record of Club donations but ask you to keep a record of personal gifts or donations of books. We can include that number in our total. Looks like we’re off to a great start!

June Kates

Ways and Means Committee: Sherral, Chair

Annual Bazaar 2021

The annual bazaar held on December 4th was another success! Many of our talented members gave of their hearts by providing items made with love. Their effort is always a success! We all appreciate the hard work of each member to make the bazaar a success!

At the January meeting, we will hear from Sherral about how successful it was.

Again, thank you to all for everything you did to help with its success!

Carol created a short handout to give to customers at the bazaar, but can also be given to others that may be interested in Altrusa. Click here to download and print.

To view Tidewater's Strategic Plan (working copy), click here.

Program/Business Minutes: Look for the November minutes in the January newsletter.

Treasurer's Report: December 2021

TREASURER'S REPORT DECEMBER 2021.docx

2021-22 Budget for Review - click here.

If you're interested...

If you're interested in purchasing an Altrusa of Tidewater t-shirt, contact Jennifer. You can provide your own shirt!

June made a quick trip to Marian, Virginia Thanksgiving weekend. Grandma June got to read Violet her bedtime book. Mimi Jennifer will get her chance later this month.