Lots of planned events for December

We have many plans in the works for the next few weeks which we are all looking forward to.

• The Festival of Trees - This is an annual fund-raising event for the Meredith Altrusa club and we will be setting up our tree in preparation for the Opening Gala on Thursday, Nov. 29th.  The festival will be open Nov. 30th, 2-8, Dec. 1st 9-5, and Dec. 2nd 11-5.
• DCYF Christmas Party for Foster Families - This annual party will be held at Runnells Hall on Sat. Dec. 1st at 2:00 pm.  We will be providing cookies and fun as well as a Christmas tree with gifts of books for all the children.  Those working on set-up should arrive at 1:00 pm, and those who signed up to bake cookies can check with Lorraine.
• Christmas Party - our Carroll County Altrusa Christmas Party is planned for Monday evening, Dec.10th.  We will be having a White Elephant Yankee Swap (all swap items should be no cost, things you have around the house or basement).  In addition, anyone who desires to make cookies for the nursing homes should bring them to the party.  Cookies will be packed and distributed to the nursing homes the next day, Dec. 11th.

The new face of Volunteerism: District One Workshop

On Saturday, Nov. 2nd our district held a Workshop focusing on new ways to connect with members and volunteers.  Technology was an integral part of the presentations on texting and blogging.  The day ended with a motivational speaker who got us charged up about what we as volunteers can accomplish.  Awesome!  Lunch was delicious and we were all energized by the dynamic group of women here. Altrusans from Bermuda, Connecticut, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and of course New Hampshire connected, shared and left enthused about all that we can accomplish.