Make Way for Readers Kicks Off

 Our newest literacy program make Way for Readers kicked off a couple of weeks ago with members delivering to local preschool programs over 500 bags  and a classroom book Tiny T .Rex and The Impossible Hug. The bags for preschoolers included a Dr. Seuss magnet, information about the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program, a list of local libraries and a tally sheet to get started reading. In addition, grants of $200 were given to local libraries to support their 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program.  

Exciting June 1st meeting in person!

 Cathy Baybutt hosted our year-end celebration and meeting in her back yard (such beautiful gardens!) and 16 of our members were all vaccinated and able to attend in person.  We enjoyed a delicious cake, brought by Jan Estes, cookies, fruit, iced tea and lemonade while we chatted and shared stories.  Our charter members received a 15-year award pin and it was announced that our Club received a Distinguished Club Award from International for our enthusiasm and hard work.

Our "Make Way for Readers" new literacy program and grant monies have been warmly received by the local libraries and daycare centers.  And plans are in the works for a Foster Family Celebration coordinated with DCYF for August 16th aat Tin Mountain Conservation Center in Albany.  An outdoor day of games, crafts and pizza has been planned, with a special visit by the Trails End Ice Cream Truck!

This Saturday, June 5th, our Altrusa of Carroll County will be running a table at the Tamworth Farmer's Market and hosting a Plant Sale/Calendar Raffle in conjunction with the Cook Memorial Library as a fundraiser.  This event will be held at the Brett School in Tamworth from 9 am to 1 pm - stop by and check it out!

Recipients of the 15-year membership award

Membership Committee installing the new Board and officers.

Members of Altrusa of Carroll County celebrating a return to in-person meetings.