Altrusa International of Tidewater, Inc.

Tidewater Altrusan Newsletter

December 2022

Important Dates / Information

December 2: Set up for Bazaar - 6pm @ Lynnhaven Colony Congregational Church | 2217 W. Great Neck Rd. Virginia Beach 23451

December 3: Holiday Bazaar - Members arrive @ 8am; Bazaar begins at 9am.

December 5: Holiday Social

December 14: Board Meeting via Zoom @ 5pm - Cancelled

December 29: Untrim the tree at Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hosptial @ 10am

January 11: Board Meeting via Zoom @ 5pm

January 16: Program/Business meeting @ 6pm (Social @ 5:30)

April 27 - 30, 2023 - District Two Conference - Tidewater, VA

January Meeting Location

President's Message

I would like to begin with how successful our bazaar was. It appears we did as well as last year or a little more, $4300. A big thanks to Ellen's guidance as bazaar chair. It was great seeing Blanch, Carol and Scott. We also had a lot of fun!

We had an enjoyable holiday social on Monday, December 5th. It was nice to see Emily and her guest Gene, as well as all our other guests.

I hope you had a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Kwanzaa! Happy New Year!

Sherral

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

There was no board meeting in December.

Accent

Greetings Altrusans,

I hope this message finds you doing well. Here it is- the beginning of the winter holiday season! It is exciting to see lights go up and the making of new memories with family and friends! As celebrations and reunions begin, please take a moment to notice your neighbors. Maybe a neighbor who could use a helping hand with his/her yard, help with an errand, or just a simple wave “Hello”. The holiday season can be a wonderful time for some, but for others it can be a lonely time. As Altrusans, we always have empathy for those around us; being caring and giving are attributes that inspire the greatness of our “small but mighty” club!

Human Rights Day is celebrated on December 10th and supported by Altrusa International! Our club works very hard in the support of not just our Tidewater community, but to communities all around the globe! Through the sending of books, dresses, and Days for Girls kits around the world, we touch the hearts of people in need. We are always brainstorming new ways we can help, just another reason why I love each and every member of our club! Please see the link below to learn more about Human Rights Day: https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day

Wishing you and yours a very happy December!

All the Best,

Tracey

Committee Reports

Service Committee: Joanne & June, Co-Chairs

Service Hours: If you like to submit your service hours as you do them, Shari has added an updated form for this 22-23 club year. Service completed from June 1, 2022 to May 30, 2023 can be submitted on this form. You can access it from the website menu or click here.

Service Update:

During our annual holiday party on Dec. 5, 10 Salvation Army stockings were stuffed with goodies for boys ages 10-12. An assembly line of Altrusans and guests put toys, socks, personal hygiene items, and books in the stockings. The club allocated $200 for this worthwhile service project.

The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.

- Albert Schweitzer

Pictures from the Holiday Social on December 5th.

Mayflower Marathon

Another year of fun working with the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore's Mayflower Marathon. Thank you to Robyn for organizing for us and for those that gave their time to this worthwhile effort.

June, Tracey, Jennifer, Robyn, Shari, Cindi, Cathy, Barb D., Lisa, and Kathy.

Tree Trimming at Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital

Thank you to Sherral, Marcy, Kathy, and Shari for trimming the tree at Lake Taylor on November 25th. It turned out beautifully! The tree will be un-trimmed on Thursday, December 29th.

Ways and Means

Our annual bazaar was very successful! Thank you to all who helped to make it a success!

District Two Conference Planning Update: Joanne & Ellen, Conference Co-Chairs

District Two Conference Update:

67th Annual Altrusa District Conference on April 27 - 30, 2023 Hosted by Altrusa International of Tidewater, Inc.

Location: The Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Hotel and Conference Center, 5655 Greenwich Rd, Va Beach 23462

(757) 499 - 4400

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Room rate is 139.00 per night | Two queens or one king bed.

BOOK YOUR ROOM ASAP DUE TO A POPULAR MUSICAL EVENT HAPPENING THAT WEEKEND CAUSING ROOMS TO BE IN SHORT SUPPLY IN VA BEACH. Ask the front desk for Altrusa block.

You can hold your room now with no fees. You may cancel 48 hours before the event.

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Full conference fee is $195.00. Includes ALL meals Friday and Saturday and breakfast on Sunday.

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Help is needed by all club members. This is our time to shine and show how awesome we are!

Sign up for areas of need by clicking on this link (best viewed on a computer). There are many tasks that need to done. Please ask your questions at our January meeting.

Reminder! Club 21 dues must to be paid online. Use this link to update your personal Club 21 dues to support International Foundation.

Want to order items from Amazon for Hope Village and other service projects? Check out this wish list created by Joanne (with a little help from her sister, Karen)!

Joanne's Altrusa List

To view Tidewater's 22-24 Strategic Plan, click here.