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ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF DALLAS, TEXAS, INC.
DISTRICT NINE October 2014
On October 26thwe will observe Make a DifferenceDay, a day where
millions of volunteers across thenation will unite with a common
mission to im-prove the lives of others. As Altrusans, we
happilyparticipate in the wonderful day of service. This yearwe
will be assembling Halloween Safety Bags forthe children at the
Dallas Childrens
Advocacy Center (DCAC), to hopeful-ly make that child friendly
holiday a
little happier and safer.
As Altrusans, we also know everyday is an opportunity to make a
dif-ference. We make a difference in so
many ways and some are less obvi-ous than others. We plan our
pro-jects at the beginning of each yearand we know, before we even
start,we will make a difference with that
work.
There are many other subtle ways we make a differ-ence and
sometimes its a good idea to reflect on
those for a moment. As Altrusans and builder of
women we make a difference in the lives of one
another. We help each other grow as leaders, as
public speakers, and as community servants. Each
time one of us congratulates another on a job welldone she has
made a difference in the life of thatAltrusan. When one of us helps
teach another to dosomething she hasnt done before, we have made
a
difference.
I have had the opportunity to see some of the wayswe make a
difference in the last few weeks. As oursister Altrusan Meg has
recovered from her hip re-placement surgeries I have seen many of
you, indifferent ways, support her recovery. Whether it is acard, a
visit, a meal or a phone call, it had made a
difference to Meg.When we recruit new members we also make a
dif-ference. We introduce individuals to Altrusa and
bring to them the joy of giving, thestrength of sisterhood, and
growthopportunities they might not havehad otherwise. Additionally,
thisClub year, I have also witnessedmembers of various
committeesworking to help other committees.This sharing of the
workload and
spirit of cooperation makes a dif-ference in the work we do, but
alsomakes a difference in the overall
health of our Club.
Congratulations to you. As Al-trusans you know that every day is
make a differ-ence day. You have chosen to serve your communi-ty
and world year round. There are so many ways wemake a difference
and on October 26ththe rest of
the nation will join us.
Presidents Message
Deborah Hecht
2014-2015 President
Altrusa International
of Dallas, Texas, INC.
[email protected]
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COMMITTEE
NEWSCommunications
The Communication Committee will lead thecelebration for our
club's 86th birthday. Please
join us to test your knowledge of our history
and to learn some fun facts about our club. We
hope this review of our interesting past will en-
courage you to be an active part of our service
rich future.
Service
Frances, Jan, Karen and Phyllis had a very en-
joyable lunch with Sue Hesseltine of Our
Friends Place. Sue informed us of changes at
Our Friends Place, since last we had contact
with them. Most notable was the closing of the
Group Home (for girls 13 18 years of age)
due to changes made by the state and the fu-
ture opening of another Transitional Living Cen-
ter (TLC) for young women 18 24 years of
age. Our plans for this year was to make bas-
kets for the TLC and possibly do a few visits for
their life skill training. Sue liked the idea of the
personal care items and make-up, but suggest-
ed shower caddies instead of baskets, since
that is what they give all new respondents. She
will be providing a list of items; but in the
meantime we will be looking for donations from
club members for items like toothpaste, tooth-
brush, shampoo and conditioners (all full size
please). Once we get the list from Sue we will
send it to all. We plan to do this at the Novem-
ber 18 meeting and we have invited Sue to join
us. Their life skill training has changed somefrom when we used
to go and now includes a
cooking class. Since Deborah is one of the
best cooks in our club, we all heard her volun-
teer to do this (dont worry Deborah it will be
after you are totally healed). We are also think-
ing of two visits with possible training by
Frances on fashion and jewelry making by
Lori. All this is just in the thinking stages and
FUN OF TH MONTH
October Fun of the Month will be the movie Grease at Lake-wood
on October 26 at Lakewood Theater, 1825 AbramsRoad, Dallas TX.
Tickets $15 + $1 Service Fee. Tickets avail-
able at www.LAKEWOODTHEATER.COM
November Fun of the Month will be Saturday, November8, 2:00 PM
Special Program at The Sixth Floor Museum at
Dealey Plaza, 411 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75202
December Fun of the month will be the Holiday Party at Anne
Reeds house on Tuesday December 16 at 6:00 p.m.
Fall Leadership vent
9:00 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014
Hilton Garden Inn705 Central Expressway South
Allen, TX 75013
$40 Registration Fee includes a Box LunchJoin us for Fellowship,
Food, and Fun!
For Hotel Reservations call 214-547-1700
SEPTEMBER BOARD ACTIONS Approved new meal cost of $20
Financial Audits for prior club year were preformed and all
bookkeeping was in order
Approved new member, Lori Smith
SEPTEMBER CLUB ACTIONS
Approved meal cost of $20
Karen Wise and her Sis-
ter, Kim Wise Rogers, at
the September Fun of the
Month visit to the George
W. Bush Presidential Li-brary. Dont they look so
Presidential! Frances,
Phyllis, and Lana also
attended the event.
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August Principle and Responsibility
Principle: Altrusa is practical idealism. Its service
consists,
not in sayinggreat things, but in daily earnest practice of
its
principles.
Responsibility: Accept committee assignments and be willing
to assume top leadership roles in the Club, District and
Inter-
national when invited.
COMMITTEE
NEWS CONTDother ideas are more than welcome. We will
provide Sue with possible dates and we are
thinking of sometime in the January Marchtimeframes. Stay tuned
for more on Our
Friends Place in the months to come.
Finances
With Meg on the mend from her two surgeries,
Phyllis will be taking care of the Foundation
books. All financial requests should be given to
Phyllis, and of course they need to be properly
documented and clear whether you are re-
questing funds from the General Fund or Foun-
dation. Any income from donations and Ways
and Means projects should also be given to
Phyllis. Phyllis looks forward to Megs speedy
recovery, as we all do.
Membership Development
Please welcome Lori Smith as our newest Altru-
san!
WELCOME, Lori Smith
Please join President Deborah Hecht and the Membership
Committee in welcoming new Altrusan, Lori Smith, to the Dal-
las Club! Below, Distinguished member Aunt Sue and Sheryl
Sclater pin Lori at her initiation during the September 2
Club
meeting. Also pictured are Cheryl Keen and Carolyn Rash.
Altrusa International of Dallas, TX. Inc. Presents GREASE
Come join us on Sunday October 26. Doors open at 2:00, movie
starts at 3:00. Lakewood Theater,
1825 Abrams RD, Dallas TX 75214. Tickets are 15+ 1 service fee.
Proceeds benefiting Altrusa Club
of Dallas Foundation a 501 (c) (3). Get your tickets at
www.LAKEWOODTHEATER.COM
