altrusa district six 2013 conference

CALL TO CONFERENCE

IN TOUCH SPECIAL EDITION FEBRUARY 2013

GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE

Muncie Altrusans, our hosts for the 57th District Conference, are expecting you -

all representatives from the 39 clubs to enjoy your weekend of fun, fellowship,

workshops, and networking. Muncie Club found a beautiful and centrally located

Conference Center at the Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel in Carmel,

Indiana. It is a convenient location to access places of interest around

Indianapolis.

At this Conference we will be installing the incoming District Board and

Committee Chairs. Come and join us in welcoming Altrusans who are willing to

give their time and talent to our District. Muncie Club has planned a special tour to learn more about

Mamie L. Bass, the founder of the Altrusa Institute (now known as Altrusa International, Inc.), to visit

her resting place at Crown Hill Cemetery. Also, you will have opportunities to visit with Dona Garretson,

our International President. Look over this publication for the program schedule and you will find

workshops that may benefit you. We will be thrilled to see you: delegates, alternates, and members

from all 39 District clubs.

Many of you who have hosted a conference know how hard it is to plan a successful and memorable

event. These annual events are planned to give everyone a voice from all clubs, discuss issues, and

vote for the continuity of our Altrusa District and International administrations. Come and let’s have

sharing and learning time together. “None of us is as smart as all of us” by Ken Blanchard.

Toni Ellis

57TH ALTRUSA DISTRIC T CONFERENCE

ATRUSANS, START YOUR ENGINES!

Governor’s Message……………………………..1

District Six Board of Directors 2011-13....2

International President’s Message………...2

Welcome from Muncie Club……………….….3

Crown Hill Cemetery Tour………………………4

Conference Schedule….……………….……..5-8

Workshop Overviews…………………….…..9-10

Board of Directors Candidates…………11-12

Conference Registration Form…………………...13-14

Silent Auction Reservation Form……………………..15

Swap And Shop Reservation Form…………...……..15

Displays: Projects, Newsletters And Yearbooks..15

Conference Service Project……………………….…....16

56th Conference Meeting Minutes ……….…...17-20

Budget Information…………………………………....21-23

IN TOUCH Editors…………………………….……….….….24

Dona M. Garretson, International President, 2011-2013

Altrusa International, Inc. of Grand Junction, Colorado

Altrusa International, Inc. District Ten

Dona was elected International President-Elect by the delegates to the

2009 Indianapolis International Convention for the 2009-2011 biennium,

and installed as International President on July 25, 2011 at the 2011

Rapid City International Convention. She will preside at the 2013

International Convention in Rotorua, New Zealand. Dona has been a

member of Altrusa International, Inc. of Grand Junction, Colorado since

1987.

She served as President of her Altrusa Club from 1992-1993, and has also

served in various other offices and chaired an array of club committees.

Dona served as the first President of the Altrusa International, Inc. of Grand

Junction, Colorado Foundation in 2001-2002.

Service on the District level began in 1993. Dona held many offices, including that of Governor of District Ten

in 2001-2003, at which time she was also a member of the International Board of Directors. She was elected

to serve as International Director, 2003-2005, and participated as a member of the International Board of

Directors. She also served as International Leadership Development Committee Vice Chairman, 2003-2005.

Dona was elected as International Treasurer, 2005-2007, International Vice President, 2007-2009 and as

International President-Elect, 2009-2011.

Dona has served as a member of the Grand Junction, CO Altrusa club for over 25 years. She is a retired CPA.

She recently relocated across the Rocky Mountains to her new home in Loveland, CO. There she aspires to

form a new Altrusa club in the near future. At the current time she continues to serve as International

President and also as head of the International office in Chicago, IL. Her passion for service in Altrusa has

never been stronger.

Dona is very proud of her two lovely daughters. Amanda and her husband live in Loveland, Colorado and are

parents of beautiful first granddaughter, Tatum. Hilary and her husband live in Corvallis, Oregon. In

December of 2010 Dona had the pleasure of taking part in the initiation of Hilary as a member of the

Corvallis Altrusa Club. Hilary now wears her mother’s pin that Dona proudly received when she became an

Altrusan over twenty-five years ago.

D i s t r i c t B o a r d o f D i r ec t o r s 2 0 1 1 - 20 1 3

Toni Ellis, Governor, Lexington, KY

Linda Barb, Governor-elect, Muncie, IN

Chris DeVlieger, First Vice Governor, DeKalb Sycamore, IL

Dana Vierck, Second Vice Governor, Elgin, IL

Sandie Moon, Director, Lake County, IL

Sue Whitaker, Treasurer, Muncie, IN

Beverly Herzog, Imm. Past Governor, Champaign-Urbana, IL

Becky Ray, Secretary, Lexington, KY

Alt rusans, Star t Your Engines! Altrusa District Six 57th Annual Conference

April 19-21, 2013

Hosted by: The Altrusa Club of Muncie, Indiana

Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel

Join us in Indianapolis as we get Altrusa engines roaring!

Friday pre-race activities:

Special events, tours, and seminars

Dinner in the Altrusa Track Suite, featuring traditional race foods and suite style service

A wheel sports race stimulating the true Altrusa competitive spirit

Traditional songs and customs

A winning performance by theater and dance students from Ball State University

Saturday we’ll wave the green flag for:

A dynamic and immersive learning environment of workshops and presentations

Joining together to green light the business of District Six

Working together to stuff backpacks for the kids of military families

Honoring our winners and their super speed results in the communities in which we live and work

Installing a new Governor to serve the fast circuit of District Six

Sunday the checkered flag will come out as we:

Recognize the top drivers behind our organization, and talk with our leaders from the Foundation

and the International scene

Pay our respect to those we have lost this year

Retire the flags for another race

Drive away with a clear vision to the future of Altrusa, and to next year’s conference.

The Pit Crew behind our race is the Altrusa Club of Muncie! We live up to our motto “Leaders in Service” and our goal is to deliver a memorable and productive

District Six Conference

The Altrusa Club of Muncie has a pit crew of more than 80 members and all are excited to host the

District Six Conference

Many of this number, and others, are now serving on our District Six Conference Committee to as-

sure that you learn something new, network with friends new and old, and have fun together

The Pit Crew has devoted considerable time to the review of past conference evaluations, and

produced a plan to honor your suggestions, while maintaining the pleasurable experiences of

conference

The Altrusa Club of Muncie is honored to have two members presently serving on the District Six

Board of Directors and therefore we maintain a close relationship with the Board and its goals for the

conference.

Every Altrusa Club in District Six has “Qualified” to attend, so we hope to see each of you

The Altrusa Club of Muncie is proud to be a part of the District Six Conference in which we celebrate

the installation of our own Linda Barb as the Incoming Governor of District Six. To her we dedicate

our loyalty and hard work.

Rebecca Holmquist, Club President Rita Stewart and Pam Kirtley, 57th Annual Conference Co-Chairs

REMEMBERING MAMIE L. BASS

AT CROWN HILL CEMETERY ON

APRIL 19, 2013 2:00-3:30 PM

We will leave the Renaissance

Hotel at 2:00 pm and travel in a

caravan to the Gothic Chapel in

Crown Hill Cemetery. A short

memorial service will be conducted

upon our arrival. We will then

caravan to the site of the

monument. After our visit the

caravan leaders will take us on a

surprise route back to the hotel.

A Free Will Offering will be taken

up at the cemetery for the Crown

Hill Heritage Foundation which

provides the upkeep for the

monument.

Please let us know if you can

attend this important event by

responding on the official

conference registration form in

this issue of IN TOUCH. We look

forward to having you with us.

DISTRICT SIX CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2013

8:00 am - 12 noon Pre-Conference Board Meeting

9:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration and Credentials

12:00 noon – 5:00 pm Set up Altrusa Store and Silent Auction

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Crown Hill Cemetery Tour ……….Mary Burford, Service Development

Chair-Muncie

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm WORKSHOPS

1. Tuning Your Engine: Communications – Newsletter and Website Part I Sue Creighton, District Communication Chair/IN TOUCH Editor, Club President-Warsaw; Neveta Salmons,

District Webmaster—Quincy; Lola Perkett, Incoming District IN TOUCH Editor-Evansville

2. Tuning Your Engine: If I Can’t Take It With Me, I’m Not Going Sandie Moon, District Director—Lake County

3:30 pm – 3:45 pm Break


1. Tuning Your Engine: Friendly Sharing - First Timers Toni Ellis, Governor—Lexington and Kerry Bowden, Club President—Danville

2. Tuning Your Engine: Image Building Through Facebook and Social Media Jody Reinoehl, District ASTRA Chair—Terre Haute

3. Tuning Your Engine : Easy Jewelry Making Laura Vise--Muncie

4. Tuning Your Engine : How To Get Funds to Fuel Your Club! Grant Writing 101 Dana Vierck, Second Vice Governor--Elgin and Panel

5:00 pm – 5:30 Break – Swap ‘N’’ Shop / Silent Auction/ Altrusa Store

5:30 pm – 7:00 Cash Bar

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm OPENING DINNER SESSION

(Past Governor’s Table, Bev Herzog, Immediate Past Governor)

Parade of Flags……………..Della Gregory, Conference Treasurer-Muncie

Board Introduction............Jane Riehl, Past Governor-Jeffersonville

Presiding............................Toni Ellis, Governor-Lexington

Altrusa Grace.....................Rebecca Holmquist, Club President-Muncie

Dinner

Host Welcome and Conference Facility/Resources..........Rita Stewart, Conference Co-Chair

Entertainment………………..Ball State University of Theater and Dance invites you to join us for

selections from Indiana's own, Cole Porter. Several of our students will be performing highlights

from their recent Cole Porter Cabaret. So, sit back and enjoy!!

Announcements……………..Toni Ellis, Governor


SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2013

6:30 am – 8:30 am Breakfast on your own

8:00 am - 9:45 am Coffee & Tea Service in The Great Room

9:00 am – 9:30 am B-R-R & Budget Briefing and Candidates Forum

Governor with BRR Chair, Dana Vierck; Sue Whitaker, Treasurer ; Sheryl Nyman, Nominating Chair

9:30 am – 9:45 am Break – Swap ‘N’’ Shop / Silent Auction/ Altrusa Store

9:45 am – 11:30 am Business Meeting

11:30 am – 12:00 pm VOTING

11:30 am – 12:00 pm Break – Swap ‘N’’ Shop / Silent Auction/ Altrusa Store

Presiding........................................................................

Welcome………………………………………………………...……

Pledge of Allegiance......................................................

Adoption of the Conference Program..........................

Rules of the Conference..............................................

Roll Call of Clubs..........................................................

Registration Report:………………...................................

Credentials Report……………………………..………............

Adoption of Conference Program……..…………………...

Synopsis of Board Actions……………………………………..

Governor’s Report…………………………………..................

Approval of the Compilation Report of Financial

Statements…………………………………………………………..

Proposed Budget..........................................................

Adoption of the Budget................................................

Report of the Nominating Committee.........................

Nominations from the Floor........................................

Report of the B-R-R Committee...................................

Unfinished Business....................................................

New Business................................................................

Report of the International Representative…………...

Instruction for Election.................................................

Adjournment of Business Session.............................

Toni Ellis, Governor

Linda Barb, Governor Elect

Sandie Moon, Director

Chris DeVlieger, First Vice Governor

Elaine Wolf, Parliamentary Advisor/Past Governor

Becky Ray, District Secretary

Mary Louise Buck, Chair

June Payne, Chair




Sue Whitaker, Treasurer



Sheryl Nyman, Nomination Chair


Dana Vierck, Chair, Second Vice Governor



Dona Garretson, Altrusa International President

Vivian Najim, Election Chair



12:00 pm – 1:45 pm AWARDS LUNCHEON

1:45 pm – 2:00 pm Break


1. Tuning Your Engine: Club President Responsibilities and Resources (Presidents’ Training Part 1)

Bev Herzog, Immediate Past Governor, International Director—Champaign-Urbana and Linda Barb,

Governor-Elect—Muncie

2. Tuning Your Engine: Reports, Minutes, and Accounting for Secretary and Treasurer

Becky Ray, District Secretary—Lexington and Sue Whitaker, District Secretary--Muncie

3. Tuning Your Engine: Membership - How Corny Are You?

Sue Huck, District Membership Development Chair—Evansville

4. Tuning Your Engine: Communications – Newsletter and Website Part II Sue Creighton, District Communication Chair/IN TOUCH Editor; Lola Perkett, Incoming District IN TOUCH Editor

-Evansville; Karen Trusley-Macomb and Neveta Salmons, District Webmaster-Quincy

3:15 pm – 3:45 pm Break

3:45 - 5:00 pm WORKSHOPS

1. Tuning Your Engine: A Recipe for Leadership- Presidents Part II Chris DeVlieger, First Vice Governor—DeKalb-Sycamore and Barbara Bergdolt, Leadership Development Chair

2. Tuning Your Engine: Developing Service Projects and Writing Effective Award Applications

Patty Kirkman--Bedford; Mary Alice Bertram--Evansville, Pat Vaughan--Lexington and Toni Ellis, Facilitator

3. Tuning Your Engine: Travelling To New Zealand and Convention Dona Garretson, International President

5:00 pm – 5:30 Break – Swap “N” Shop / Silent Auction/ Altrusa Store Last Chance

3:15 - 3:45 Conference Hands -On Serv ice Pro ject

(F ind information on page 16)

Presiding................................................................................

Accent and Grace..................................................................

Mamie L. Bass Service Award, Letha H. Brown Literacy

Award, Nina Fay Calhoun International Award ...................

Distinguished Club Award………………………………………………

Rookie of the Year, Governor‘s Membership Growth, Star

Conference Attendance , and Governor‘s Award…………..

Election Results.....................................................................

Announcements…………………………………………………………..


Mary Waters, Club President—Champaign-

Urbana

Mary Burford, Services Development Chair

Dona Garretson, International President


Vivian Najim, Election Chairman


5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Cash Bar

6:00 pm – 9:30 pm INSTALLATION BANQUET

Immediately following the close of the Installation Banquet a Champaign Reception for

Governor Linda Barb will be hosted in The Great Room by the Altrusa Club of Muncie.

SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2012

8:00 am – 12:00 am

ALL CONFERENCE BREAKFAST. MEMORIAL SERVICE AND CLOSING SESSION

Presiding …………………………………………………………….

Accent & Grace …………………………………………………...

Memorial Service………………………………………………..

Special Project Report…………………………………….…..

Altrusa Foundation Auction Report……………………….

Presentation of 2013-15 Committee Chairs ….…...

Invitation to Next Conference……………………………….

Closing Statements……………………………………………..

Courtesy Resolution…………………………………………….

Retiring the Colors……………………………………………….

Adjournment…………………………………………………….

Governor Linda Barb

Doris Kowalski, Past Governor

Elaine Wolf, Past Governor

Cathy Stewart

Charlotte Williamson, Foundation Liaison

Linda Barb, Governor

Springfield Altrusa Club, 2014 Conference

President Dona Garretson, International Visitor

Chris DeVlieger, Governor-Elect

Springfield Altrusans

Linda Barb, Governor

12:30 pm.—3:00 pm.

Post—Conference Board Meeting

Presiding..............................................................

Accent and Grace................................................

Dinner

Entertainment……………………………………………...

Installation of the District Officers for 2013–

2015 …………………………………………………….…….

Silent Auctions Winners…………………………………

Raffle Winners …………………………………………..….

Announcements.……………………………………………

Mary Burford, Past Governor, Muncie

Jo Ellen Lovello, Club President—Lexington

Tom Roberts, piano and David Hinshaw, trumpet

Mary Burford, Past Governor, Service Program Chair

Charlotte Williamson, Foundation Liaison

Barbara Baker, Displays & Exhibit Chair

Governor Linda Barb

WORKSHOP OVERVIEW

Friday, 2:00 - 3:30 pm

Crown Hill Tour Mary Burford, Service Development Chair--Muncie

More information on page 4. Remember to sign up on the Registration Form on page 14.

Tuning Your Engine: Communications – Newsletter and Website Part I Sue Creighton, District Communication Chair and IN TOUCH Editor, Club President-Warsaw; Neveta

Salmons, District Webmaster—Quincy; Lola Perkett, Incoming District IN TOUCH Editor-Evansville

Meet your new District Communications Chair and learn how to contact her. Find out what her plans

are for 2013-2015 IN TOUCH. Touch base with our District Webmaster to learn what information is

needed for your website plus ideas and how to get information on your site. You'll also receive up-

dated information about using our new branding tools and logo.

Tuning Your Engine: If I Can’t Take It With Me, I’m Not Going Sandie Moon, District Director—Lake County

A brief review of the Estate Planning documents. Ideas for getting your paperwork together, titling

assets to best affect transfer at death, and organizing it all to make it easier for those who have to

take care of your affairs after your death. You will have the opportunity to put a folder together to get

you started.

Friday, 3:45 - 5:00 pm

Tuning Your Engine: Friendly Sharing - First Timers Toni Ellis, Governor—Lexington and Kerry Bowden, Club President—Danville

The first-timers and even those who haven’t been to a conference for a number of years are invited. You will

learn what to expect at conference. We will share helpful information and suggest workshops to consider

attending. You will have opportunity to meet other Altrusans and talk about your club and interests. Come and

join us.

Tuning Your Engine: Image Building Through Facebook and Social Media Jody Reinoehl, District ASTRA Chair—Terre Haute

Ways in marketing Altrusa that clubs can attract attention with free TV, Radio, and Internet spots. Do

you want to learn how to handle interviews after you have them? Come for a stimulating

conversation.

Tuning Your Engine: Easy Jewelry Making Laura Vise, Muncie

Learn simple wire wrapping and jewelry making techniques to help you create your own one-of-a-kind

creations. Also, make-and-take your own wrap bracelet to commemorate the District Six Conference!

There will be a $5.00 charge for the supplies to make your own bracelet. Sign up for the work-

shop (and payment) on the registration form on page 14.

Tuning Your Engine: How To Get Funds to Fuel Your Club! Grant Writing 101 Dana Vierck, Second Vice Governor--Elgin and Panel of Altrusa Foundation Grant Recipients

How to write a grant to get funding for your club projects--writing tips and information with discussion

by a panel of clubs who have received Altrusa International Foundation grants.

Saturday, 2:00 - 3:15 pm

Tuning Your Engine: Club President Responsibilities and Resources (Presidents’ Training Part I) Presented by Bev Herzog, Past Governor -Champaign-Urbana and Linda Barb, Governor-Elect-Muncie

We thank you for agreeing to be club president and want to make your job as easy as possible. This

workshop is about the management part of being club president. Learn what’s expected of you and

when things are due. Find out where resources are and how to access them. Share your concerns

about your new job with us, and we will answer your questions. The leadership part of your job will

be covered in part 2.

Tuning Your Engine: Reports, Minutes, and Accounting for Secretary and Treasurer Becky Ray, District Secretary—Lexington and Sue Whitaker, District Treasurer--Muncie

Fine tune your skills for keeping the minutes and financial records for your club. Club secretaries and

treasurers will receive help so you can cross the finish line in first place.

Tuning Your Engine: Membership - How Corny Are You? Sue Huck, District Membership Development Chair—Evansville

If you are interested in knowing how to retain and recruit members, this workshop is for you! We will

play the Corn Hole game to learn about the “C”’s connected to retention and recruitment. No skill,

knowledge, or expertise needed! Join in the fun of competition to see which club (Sunnyside or Hap-

pyville) will succeed in retaining and recruiting the most members.

Tuning Your Engine: Communications –Newsletter and Website Part II Sue Creighton, IN TOUCH Editor/Ambassador-Warsaw, Lola Perkett, Incoming IN TOUCH Editor--

Evansville, Karen Trusley-Macomb, Neveta Salmons, District Webmaster-Quincy

The new Communications Chair will provide tips for improving your Club's newsletters. Information to

take better pictures so necessary for our newsletters, websites and Facebook pages. Our District

Webmaster will conduct a Q&A session about our websites, and you’ll learn how to prepare and post

videos on your websites and social media sites.

Saturday, 3:45-5:00 pm

Tuning Your Engine: A Recipe for Leadership- Presidents Part II Chris DeVlieger, First Vice Governor—DeKalb-Sycamore and Barbara Bergdolt, Leadership Development

Chair, Paris

Using strategic planning techniques to: 1) shape your club to meet the needs of members in today’s

reality and 2) understand the volunteer interests and expectations of today’s young professional.

Tuning Your Engine: Developing Service Projects and Writing Effective Award Applications Patty Kirkman--Bedford; Mary Alice Bertram--Evansville, Pat Vaughan--Lexington and Toni Ellis,

Facilitator

You will learn how to tell your service project story and write about it effectively based on the service

awards criteria. These clubs will share their methods. They will explain what to include especially for

your club’s ongoing project. Ask your questions for tips, particularly writing a short story with only

1,000 words for the narrative.

Tuning Your Engine: Travelling To New Zealand and Convention Dona Garretson, International President

President Dona will share tips about travelling to NZ. You will learn what to expect at Convention.

You will hear helpful information and suggestions about workshops to consider attending. There will

be Q&A session for your concerns. Don’t miss this opportunity to talk to her about Altrusa.

DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS CANDIDATES

Governor-Elect District Six: First Vice Governor (2011- 2013 ), Second Vice Governor (2009- 011),

Secretary (2005 - 2009) Dekalb-Sycamore Club, IL: President (2OO7-2OO9), Director (2006-2007), Secretary

(2004-2006)

Chris' goal for Altrusa International and District Six would be to encourage

membership growth and support current members while preserving Altrusa's heritage and

promoting the many opportunities being an active Altrusa member provides.

Chris is the Human Resources Manager for The Suter Company in Sycamore,

Illinois. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Management & Leadership from Judson

University and has been an adjunct instructor at Kishwaukee College. Chris has been

married to her husband, Steve, for 23 years. They have two children, Jordan (20 years) and

Emily (17 years).

First Vice Governor

Altrusa International, Inc.: Service Development Committee (2011– 2013), Leadership Development Committee (2009-2011)

District Six: Second Vice - Governor (2011-2013), BRR Chair (2011- 2013), Service

Program Development Chair (2009-2011)

Elgin Club , IL: President (2007-2008), President-elect (2006-2007), Vice-President

(2004 - 2006), Member (2002-present)

Dana is the Director of Fund Development at Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra in

Elgin, Illinois since 2012. Dana’s work experience includes management positions with

non-profit organizations. Dana and Gary, husband of 34 years, volunteer with Elgin area

non-profit organizations. She was recognized for her non-profit community service

receiving several awards: Outstanding Woman of Elgin, YWCA Leader Award for Community

Service, Women in Management Northern Fox Valley Chapter Women of Achievement

Award and the National Women in Management Charlotte Danstrom Award for Non-Profit

Service. Her dogs are her main hobby.

Second Vice Governor District Six: Secretary (2011 - 2013)

Lexington Club , KY: Co-President for two years (2009 & 2010), Foundation Treasurer

(2008-2009) , Co-Chair Membership (2007 - 2008), Co-Chair Communications (2006-

2007), Member (2006– present), Lexington Club’s Joyce Delabar Award (2010). Becky

has attended four District Conferences and two Conventions.

Becky has been actively involved with local non-profit organizations and is presently

serving as Treasurer of the Lexington Citizens Police Academy. She and Marc, husband of

34 years have Brandon (32 years), who is married to Jessica. She has twin grand-

daughters (2 years), Madeline and Caroline. They keep Becky busy babysitting every

chance she gets.

Director Altrusa International, Inc.: Sue will be serving on the Leadership Development and

Training Committee (2013-2015).

District Six: Communication Chair and Brand Ambassador (2011-2013)

Warsaw Club, IN: Sue is serving currently as the Club President. Sue had served in

all offices over the years and recently served as Chair for Membership, Nominating, and

Communication Committees. A member since the late 1970s. College degrees from

Indiana University and Indiana Wesleyan University and completed Duke University’s

Advance Management Program. She retired as Vice President Carrier and Enhanced

Services from Sprint Corporation’s Local Telephone Division after 30 years. Sue has

served on many Warsaw area Boards and is currently Vice President of The Beaman Home

Board of Directors. She and her husband, Steve, have two daughters, four grand-

daughters, two grandsons, and a great-granddaughter.

Chris DeVlieger

Dana Vierck

Becky Ray

Sue Creighton

Treasurer District Six: Governor (2007 - 2009), Governor - Elect (2005 - 2007), Parliamen-

tary Advisor (2011-2013), Communication Chair (2005 - 2009)

District Seven: Communication Chair

Fox Valley Club, IL: President (2004 - 2006), Foundation Treasurer (2005-

Present), Treasurer (1991 - 2001); Waukesha, WI: President (199O- 992), President

(1983-1984), Member (January 1981)

Elaine had served as chair on many committees over the years such as Finance,

Altrusa Information, Hospitality, Membership and Communications at the three clubs.

Elaine served as treasurer for her church’s last major capital drive campaign. She

worked as tech writer and software support person at Hub Group, Inc., a transportation

logistics company. She had previously worked for Advance Transportation Company in

many positions, Director. Elaine’s sister, Naomi is an Altrusan since 1957. She has a

daughter , a son, a daughter-in-law (Altrusan), and two grandchildren—Emily and

Austin.

Secretary Appointment Sue Whitaker will be serving the District with the incoming Governor Linda Barb.

This is an appointed position.

District Six: Treasurer (2011 - 2013)

Muncie Club, IN: Member (1988). Sue is currently a member of the Muncie Altrusa

Foundation. Sue had served the Club as President, President-elect, Vice President,

Corresponding Secretary and Chair of several committees.

Sue has her B.S. degree from the University of Kentucky and her M.S. and Ph.D.

from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She and her husband of 45 years came to

Ball State University in 1976. During her tenure at Ball State she served as chair of

the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) and Director of the FCS

Graduate Program. She and her husband both retired from Ball State in 2010.

Elaine Wolf

Sue Whitaker

District Governor for 2013-2014

Linda has been an Altrusan since 1986 with the Altrusa Club

of Muncie, IN. She has served on many committees and the

Board of Directors including serving as President in 1993-

4. At the District level she served as Extension Chair under

Governor Patty Rice and on the District Board since 2005.

Linda has a BS degree from Kansas State University, a MLS

from the University of Hawaii, and a MA from Ball State

University. She joined EMAR, Inc., a firm manufacturing

environmentally controlled outside plant cabinets for

telecommunications electronics, and served as President after

her father’s retirement in January, 1991.

She and her husband, David Hinshaw, reside on a 50 acre

farm in Sheridan, Indiana that has been in David’s family since

1879. She is now retired. Linda and David are enjoying their

two grandsons immensely. Linda Barb

Altrusa District Six 57th Annual Conference April 19-21, 2013

Hosted by: The Altrusa Club of Muncie, Indiana

2013 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM


11925 N. Meridian Street

Carmel, Indiana 46032

Tel: (317) 816-0777 Fax: (317) 816-0430

Please make your own room reservations. Registering for the Conference does not reserve a room.

Room rates are $119 per night for both single and double rooms (plus 12% tax). Room block will be released March 28, 2013

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_____ Secretary _____ District Chairman _____ Intl. Representative

_____ Treasurer _____ Governor _____ Intl. Committee Chair

Please indicate if you will be a delegate or alternate; and if this is your first conference or if you are bringing

a guest(s):

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REGISTRATION DETAILS

Full Conference Registration includes Friday evening buffet, Saturday morning coffee/tea service, Saturday

lunch, Saturday formal dinner, and Sunday full breakfast buffet.

□ Received before March 15, 2013 @ $160 Received after March 15, 2013 @ $175.

$ __________

Please select your Saturday formal dinner entrée:

□ Pistachio Tilapia or □ Top Sirloin

Partial Registration

□ Saturday only @ $120. $ __________ (includes Saturday: morning coffee/tea service, lunch and formal dinner)


Saturday and Sunday only @ $150

(includes Saturday: morning coffee/tea service, lunch, formal dinner, and Sunday breakfast buffet) $ __________


Friday Evening Dinner – Non-registered Guests @ $38

Friday Dinner: Buffet $38. x _____ number of guests $ __________

Saturday Breakfast—On Your Own

Saturday Awards Luncheon – Non-registered Guests @ $25

Saturday Governor’s Banquet – Non-registered Guests @ $46

Sunday Breakfast – Non-registered Guests @ $30

Sunday Breakfast: Buffet $30 X _____number of guests $_________

Friday Special Activity: Come with us to visit the Mamie L. Bass monument at Crown Hill Cemetery and participate

in the memorial service. We will meet in the lobby at 1:45 p.m. and return at 3:30 p.m. There is no cost to

participate.

I will participate______________________________________________

I will drive my own vehicle______________________________________

I can take this many passengers________________________________

I wish to attend the Jewelry Making Workshop and have included the $5.00 . $ _________

Make all checks payable to: Altrusa International Inc. of Muncie, IN Grand Total $ _________

To cancel a conference reservation and receive a refund (less $25 non-refundable fee), a written re-

quest must be received by the Conference Treasurer, Della Gregory, on (or postmarked by) March 15,

2013. All refunds will be processed within 60 days of the close of the Conference.

Mail registration forms (and address questions) to:

Della Gregory, Conference Treasurer email: [email protected]

P.O. Box 578 Phone: 765-212-5538

Yorktown, IN 47396



Saturday lunch: Served $ 25 x _____ number of guests $ _________

Saturday Banquet: Served $ 46 x _____ number of guests $ _________

Please select your guest(s)’s Saturday formal dinner entrée:


mailto:[email protected]

ALTRUSA CLUB OF MUNCIE CONFERENCE SERVICE PROJECT

Picture the last time you saw news footage of yet another National Guard unit’s deployment…hugs and tears

everywhere as parents prepared to leave their children for many long months. One way to make those

months pass a bit quicker is to join the District Six Conference service project by preparing backpacks full of

fun things for those children. Indiana Operation: Military Kids will distribute backpacks to children of

currently deployed troops. Altrusans are asked to bring to Conference items appropriate for ages pre-school

to middle school. Suggested items are small photo albums, disposable cameras, stationery, journals, pencils,

crayons, small scrapbooks and supplies, books, Frisbees, yo-yos, stuffed animals, hats, t-shirts, phone cards,

stamps, stickers, coloring books, discount cards, and restaurant gift certificates. Items should be new (not

used), non-perishable, and gender neutral. The idea is to provide a fun, educational pick-me-up to children

missing their parents and let them know Altrusans appreciate their service too. We will assemble the back-

packs Saturday afternoon. See page 16 for more details.

ALTRUSA DISTRICT SIX SILENT AUCTION RESERVATION FORM

Each Altrusa Club in District Six is challenged to provide one item (suggested minimum value - $25.00) for

the Silent Auction which benefits the ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION. In order to allow for appropri-

ate space for your item, please contact us to let us know what you intend to bring by March 15, 2013.

Altrusa Club of:___________________________________ Item:_________________________________

Space required:_________________________________________________________________________

SWAP AND SHOP RESERVATION FORM

The Swap and Shop Store will be set up for the benefit of sponsoring Altrusa Clubs. Those clubs interested in

selling merchandise to help with their operating budgets are invited to reserve a table.

Altrusa Club of:___________________________________# Tables needed:_______________________

Other requests or requirements:____________________________________________________________

Person responsible for display:_____________________________________________________________

Contact’s phone number:___________________________ Email address:_________________________

Comments:____________________________________________________________________________

Note: Altrusa Clubs must be registered for the conference in order to sell at the Swap and Shop Store

DISPLAYS – PROJECTS, NEWSLETTERS AND YEARBOOKS

Each Club is invited to display a sample of the: 1) Club newsletters for the year, 2) Club yearbook, and/or 3)

Poster presentation of fundraisers and/or service projects. Please let us know what you plan to display by

March 15, 2013.

Altrusa Club of:___________________________________Display:_______________________________

Contact or send this form to:

Della Gregory, Conference Treasurer email: [email protected]

P.O. Box 578 Phone: 765-212-5538

Yorktown, IN 47396

mailto:[email protected]

Altrusa District Six Service Project for 2013 Annual Conference

The Service Project selected for the 2013 District Six Conference is Operation Military Kids (OMK)

and during the conference the attendees will be filling Hero Packs for the children and families of

those in Indiana who are serving in the military. Our goal is to fill at least 50 Hero Packs. The OMK

provides the bags and some other items, but we are asking our members who are attending to bring

items to include in the Hero Packs. It is not necessary that all Hero Packs are alike, but it is

important that all of the items are new.

The items will be collected at registration, so they can be sorted and be ready for packing during the

break on Saturday afternoon. This is an activity in which all of the conference attendees can

participate.

REMEMBER…

Items may be purchased, donated, or handmade

Items must be new, not previously used

All items must be non-perishable

Do not include cash

Hero Packs are designed for children from pre-school to middle school age. Try to make the

contents of the Hero Pack age-appropriate.

Items are designed to be a fun, educational pick-me-up for the child receiving the Hero Pack

You are encouraged to select items from each of the columns, so as to have a variety of items in the

packs.

Small photo albums

Disposable camera

Stationary

Journal

Pens and pencils

Small scrapbook and

supplies

Stamps

Phone cards

Restaurant Gift Cards (small

denominations)

T-shirts

Caps

Books

Stuffed animals

Stickers

Coloring books

Crayons

Donated items from local

businesses, service

organizations, government

FUTURE DISTRICT CONFERENCES

2014 Host: Altrusa Club of Springfield, IL

Crowne Plaza Springfield 3000 South Dirksen Parkway * Springfield, IL

2015 Host: Altrusa Club of DeKalb-Sycamore, IL

Timber Creek Inn & Suites and Convention Center 3300 Drew Avenue * Sandwich, IL 60548

April 19 - 21, 2013


Carmel, Indiana

Hosted by the Muncie Club

Altrusa Dis tr ict Six 57th Annual

IN TOUCH: Quarterly e-Newsletter for Altrusa International—District Six

Toni Ellis, Governor [email protected]

Sue Creighton, Editor [email protected]

Neveta Salmons, Webmaster [email protected]

Website: www.altrusadistrictsix.org Facebook: Altrusa District Six

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