April is "Add and Altrusan" Month

Carroll County Altrusa hosted it's April meeting on the 16th.  Members received an e-invite with the suggestion that they invite family, friends and acquaintances to join them at the meeting.  This was a successful event.  There were seven guests who joined members. The membership committee created a reward for both guests and members who brought guests.  Each guest had their name entered into a basket for a drawing for a $25 Gift Certificate to Hannafords Grocery Store.  In turn, each member who brought a guest was entered into a drawing for a $25 reduction in membership dues.  It was a win-win for everyone.

The Communications Committee was responsible for the dinner and used the left over sauce and meatballs from the Spaghetti Supper fund raiser.  Dessert and Salad were served as well.
Nancy also created a gift for both members and guests.  It was a package of seeds with a promise to help grow Altrusa membership as a new member and as a mentor to new members.

Kathy & Terri while preparing dinner

Nancy & Lorraine setting up for dinner

Introductions all around

many guests and members interacting

After the dinner, Pat led us through our meeting.  It was election night.  The new board will be installed at the May meeting.  The new board is Pat Kehoe, President; JoAnne Hastings, Vice President; Cindy Hyatt, Secretary; Judy Yeary, Treasurer; Lisa Maggilio, Board member. Members who will remain on the board are Pam Beck, immediate past president; and Shelly Freburg and Lisa Sordi, board members who will serve one more year.  The nomination committee did a great job asking members to run for office and members were great in responding in the positive.  This reflects the commitment and enthusiasm of the Carroll County Altrusa club members.

The months of April and May are very busy for Altrusa.

Saturday the 14th, Members are volunteering at Starting Point. Their job will be to clean, set up and organize the barn that holds the items used to help the individuals from Starting point set up their own homes. 

Tuesday, April 24th the club is looking forward to the Tri-Club Birthday party hosted by Laconia Club at the Castle in the Clouds.  Astrological signs and fortunes will be told.

Thursday, April 26th, 7 members leave for the District One Conference hosted by the Greater Barre Club in Montpelier, Vt.

Sunday, April 29th is the Tamworth Civic News Mailing at Cathy's house.

Monday, April 30th is a membership Committee meeting at Nancy's house.

Wednesday, May 9th the board will meet at Shelly's house.

Wednesday, May 9th, members will help serve at a volunteer appreciation dinner at the Ossipee Congregational Church.

Saturday, May 12th members will serve breakfast and lunch to the Habitat for Humanity Women Build day in Fryburg, ME.

Monday, May 14th will be our initiation and installation dinner meeting hosted by the Community Service Committee.

Wednesday, May 16th will serve lunch to the volunteers at the volunteer appreciation luncheon at the Gibson Senior Center in North Conway.

Saturday, May 19th is the cement leaf workshop or make a bird house workshop held at Cathy's shop.

Friday, June 1st is the set up for the Cook Library and Altrusa Plant Sale

Saturday, June 2nd the annual Plant sale fund raiser co-sponsored by the Library and Altrusa.

Monday, June 11th the annual cook out will be held.

PHEW... there is a lot going on.  The good thing is that each member can decide where they can help out and we have enough members to make all of these events happen.

Carroll County Altrusa  certainly does partner service to others with fellowship.

Spaghetti Supper - March 31st, 2012

The dinner is over and we had almost 100% participation from our membership. 

 What a wonderful team Carroll County Altrusa is!

We served over 120 meals. We had lots of families, seniors, neighbors and friends in attendance. Everyone left with a full belly and comments were all positive.

The tables were beautifully set and Judi D.  loaned us some of her Italian decorations, so the hall was festive. Carol (who celebrated her birthday with us and her friends) did an excellent job decorating the walls.  With a little creative collaboration, there were also some very cute center pieces.  It's wonderful how the collective minds can be so creative.

The Dessert Table

 A special thank you goes out to Frank Hastings  ( www.mwgraphfx.com) who provided us with a delightful assortment of Italian music and his MC services.  A special thank you also to all the friends and families of Carroll County Altrusa members.  We appreciate your continued support.

Upcoming events include:

•  the Annual Perennial Plant sale held in conjunction with the Cook Library                           www.tamworthlibrary.org in Tamworth NH.  Saturday June 2nd (10 to 12)
• Habitat for Humanity "Women Build" ( www.mwv-habitat.org ), May 12th.  Altrusa will be serving breakfast and lunch to the women build team.
• Starting Point ( www.startingpointnh.org ).  Carroll County Altrusa has supported Starting Point with a financial contribution and plans to help with the cleaning out and setting up of their Supply Barn.

Anyone interested in learning more about membership in Carroll County Altrusa, come join us on Monday, April 16th for our "Add an Altrusan" meeting.  RSVP to carrollcountyaltrusa@yahoo.com Someone will contact you with the details.