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.