As September begins, we celebrate International Literacy Day September 8 , a day declared by UNESCO on Oct. 26 of 1966 and observed by all UN member states. A clear connection exists between illiteracy and severe poverty and prejudice against women.  September is  National Literacy Month, talk about your favorite books and authors with the children in your life, or with friends.

And illiteracy exists locally.  Imagine shopping and not being able to read aisle markers, ingredient lists on labels, or use instructions on products like bug spray or cleaning supplies.    And those who don’t read well are often digitally illiterate too, not able to understand icons or number instructions.

We Altrusans have been concerned about this for many years and want to do our part to improve the community.   This month’s program will be a presentation from the R.E.A.C.H.  organization.   We will be donating books from our own collection, or new ones for people of all ages.  Bring them to the JoKell meeting on September 20!

Speaking of JoKell, we continue to meet in this safe space.  Although we discussed trying another location, with the Delta surge I am suggesting we remain there for another month.

While many of us as individuals might be willing to assume the risk of eating in groups again, it is important to keep our eye on the “big picture” and not put others at risk.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we all work through this challenging time.

Until we meet in person, read a good book and celebrate the educators who work tirelessly with devotion to improve lives!

Ellen,

President

Service Committee:  Joanne & June, Co-Chairs

Ways and Means Committee:  Sherral, Chair

Pansy Sale 2021

Pansy Sale Info Sheet Pansy Sale Flyer Pansy Sale Order Form

Good Morning Area III Club Presidents

Hope this email finds you each doing well and off to a great Altrusa year of service.  

Last evening, an email was sent from Altrusa International to all members in the following Area III Clubs:  Capital City, Charlottesville, Martinsville-Henry County, Richmond Club and Tidewater.  The information included a flyer announcing the Fall Workshop and the Registration Form.  Please Note the registration deadline is October 4.  I am attaching the announcement flyer and registration form.  Please communicate this information to those members who may not have or use email as a means of communication.  If you have any additional questions or need additional information, please let me know. In addition to the two hotels listed on the announcement flyer,  I am also including a link to a Bed and Breakfast located two doors down from the Virginia Museum of Natural History for your convenience. The name of the B&B is One Starling, address is One Starling Avenue, Martinsville, VA  24112 and phone number is 276-732-2784.  

https://www.virginia.org/listing/one-starling/9615/

Our Club is excited to be hosting the Area III Fall Workshop.  We are looking forward to seeing you on October 24, 2021.   Please note:   At this time the Museum is recommending masks be worn for the safety of everyone attending. 

District Two Board and Committee Chairs

This document lists the board and committee chairs.