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DSB January 2020 Page 1
District One Officers ~ 2019-2021
Linda Ring, Central CTGovernor
Pam Lemieux, Portland Governor Elect 207-797-4494
Rita Cote, Greater Biddeford-Saco1st Vice Governor
Violet Sims, Greater Hartford2nd Vice Governor
Hilda Schmidt, Central CTTreasurer
Pat Jackowski, Central CTSecretary
860-638-8018 [email protected]
Charlene Muscato, Merrimack ValleyDirector
Lucia Shannon, Plymouth CountyDirector
Anne Rash, Northeastern CTImmediate Past Governor
District One Altrusa International, Inc.Bermuda, Canada, Connecticut, Massachusetts,
New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont
District One Service BulletinVolume 18 Issue 1 “Leaders in Service”January 2020 - CALL TO CONFERENCE
Governor’s Message
When asked about why I joined Altrusa, I always return to the Principles of Altrusa. Number 1: Altrusa is a builder of women(men). Altrusa is a builder of LEADERS. I know that I applied the skills I developed in Altrusa throughout my business career! Every time I meet with Altrusans, I always bring home new information… That is what makes us “Light the way for Leaders in Service!”We are going to a conference center on a college campus, so it’s BACK TO SCHOOL – BACK TO BASICS! This is a chance to review or refresh your marketable non-profit skills.
Based on your evaluations from past conferences, we updated the format. There will be many ‘courses’ offered. Some will be repeated – others will not. Your curriculum may include sessions in Leadership, Membership, Service, Communications, Finance, Physical Therapy, with a few Electives thrown in for good measure!
• Polish your presentations! • Make strategic plans! • Visit the Computer Help desk with specific problems. • What does a good budget look like? • What else can we do to raise funds? How do you ask Altrusa
Foundation for $$ support? • How do other clubs orient new members? • Learn how you can contribute in a large (or small) way to
International Projects: Days for Girls and Altrusa SOS. • What’s in your club PIPELINE? • And so much more….
Be sure to review the schedule, confer with your fellow club members so that you can split up and gather all the goods this conference has to offer! And since there are at least 4 topics competing for your attention, make sure that you’re bringing club members with you!!!
Since the conference center is not in the center of town, we negotiated a terrific package that includes five meals! Be sure to send in your check EARLY (postmarked by March 15) for a $10 savings on registration.
The District One Board, Committee Chairs and Past Governors are looking forward to seeing you all at Conference in Beverly, MA. Join me in…
Lighting the way… for Leaders in Service! Linda Ring
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Table of Contents
Altrusa International District One Conference 2020Back to Basics
April 24 and 25, 2020at the Wylie Inn and Conference Center in Beverly, MA
You are all cordially invited to attend Spring Conference hosted byPast Governors of Altrusa International – District One
♥ Come and reconnect with friends and make new friends. ♥ Come and refresh your knowledge of Altrusa’s policies and customs. ♥ Come and explore Boston’s North Shore.♥ Hope to see you in April.
• We’re going BACK TO SCHOOL… and BACK TO BASICS! ♥ You asked for more breakout sessions… we planned that.♥ You asked for more business on Saturday… we re-arranged the business.♥ You asked for real hands-on projects… we scheduled some.♥ Play Altrusa Jeopardy - Parliamentary Procedure edition♥ Beef up your Budgeting skills♥ Making a Presentation – It’s not as hard as you think!♥ What (or WHO) is coming down the pipeline?♥ How do I apply for grants from Altrusa Foundation?
…We hope you’re ready to hit the ground running!!!
• Plus there will be some FREE TIME to explore the area.
Free Time Possibilities
The Wylie Inn is on a beautiful college campus a stone’s throw from the water.In addition to parks and walks, you may want to visit Salem, a 14 minute drive from the campus. There you can visit the House of Seven Gables, the Peabody Essex Museum, the Witch Museum, just to name a few attractions. We will have lots of information for you to explore at the registration table. Anne Rash
Governor’s Message. Pg 1Call to Conference Pg 2Hotel Information. Pg 3-4Registration Form Pg 5Awards information Pg 6-7Entertainment and Help wanted ad Pg 8
Memorial information request Pg 9Nominating Committee request Pg 9Foundation - Silent Auction Pg 10Biographies - Speakers & International Pg 11-12All District - Hands On Service project Pg 12-13Preliminary Conference schedule Pg 14-15Contact Information Pg 16
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Altrusa District One Conference 2020April 24-25, 2020
Wylie Inn and Conference Center at Endicott CollegeBeverly, MA Boston’s North Shore
Information about the Wylie Inn:
The Wylie Inn has a 'Common Room' at the end of the hallway for gathering and networking. If you want to be close to the 'after-school' party, ask for a room near the endof the hall! 😉
Note: The Conference Center is a 'medium walk' under a covered walkway from the inn area. If you are unable to do the walk, we'll sign up folks to 'shuttle' you over to the Conference Center.
- The conference pricing was a specially negotiated package deal to include five meals as compared to our usual four, If priced individually, you would be paying much more. If you can only attend on Saturday, you’d be paying this much anyway! So, Make your plans NOW! - Save $10 by early registration (deadline is March15th) You should register for (and attend) the whole conference! Come as early as you can on Friday night (in time for dinner, maybe?) and join in the festivities!
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Wylie Inn and Conference Center at Endicott College 295 Hale Street Beverly, MA 01915 855-269-4996 Wyliecenter.com
You must make your own individual hotel Reservation: • The group room rate is $149.00 (plus tax) • Conference rate will be honored from Thursday to Monday. • The guest rooms at the Inn have been recently renovated with new case goods,
bedding, and amenities. Featuring updated dressers, hospitality centers, wardrobes, and desks in a rich cherry finish, the new furnishings offer guests a functional yet attractive means to enjoy their stay at the Inn. Note:
o New 49” televisions o In cabinet refrigerators o Coffee units
• All rooms have one single queen bed. Request a rollaway at no additional cost. • Please call reservations at 978-867-1800 • Please ask for the Altrusa room block when making your reservations. • All reservations must be made on or before March 31, 2020. • A credit card is required for all reservations. • The hotel website is http://wyliecenter.com/
Regarding Meals Please Note: • Our meals will be buffet style with a meat (chicken, beef, pork), fish, vegetarian choice.
There should be something for everyone on the buffet. IF you have special dietary needs, PLEASE note that on your registration. Chef will do his best to accommodate our requests!!
• Saturday night, Awards Night, we will have a plated meal. It will be a combo dish with 1/2 portion of meat, and 1/2 portion of fish, or vegetarian dish. Again, if you have a special request, please note it on the registration.
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Complete registration with all meals and postmark by March 15th, 2020 for $10.00 savings
Make Check Payable to: Altrusa District OneSend completed registration form and a check for the total registration to
Altrusa District One Treasurer Hilda Schmidt
126-B Country Club Road Cheshire, CT 06410
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT ONE Spring Conference Registration
April 24-25, 2020 Host – Past Governors of District One
Registration Info – Please print or type
Name __________________________________________ Mailing Address __________________________________
City ____________________ State _______ Zip ________
Phone ___________________________________________Circle one: Home / Work / Cell
Email ___________________________________________
Preferred Name on Name Tag ________________________
Club _____________________________________________
Please check all that apply for the2019-2020 year:
CLUB DISTRICT
___ President ___ Officer ___ Treasurer ___ Past Gov.
___ Delegate
___ Alternate INTERNATIONAL
___ Member ___ Representative
___ First Timer ___ Officer (Past or Present) ___ Guest
Session Fee Enclosed Please describe any food allergies or ifa special diet requirement is needed:
Early Bird Registration Postmarked by March 15, 2020 $60.00
RegistrationPostmarked after March 15, 2020 $70.00
Full meal package (includes Friday Box Lunch and Buffet Dinner, Saturday Continental Breakfast, Buffet Lunch and Awards Dinner)
$180.00
Total Registration $
To cancel a registration and receive a refund (less $10.00 non-refundable fee), a written request must be received by the District Treasurer postmarked no later than April 17, 2020.
All refunds will be processed within 30 days of the close of the Conference.
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District Award Submit to:Mamie L. Bass
Community Service Award https://login.altrusa.org/files/2019/02/
Mamie-L-Bass-Award-Entry-Form.docx
Rita Cote, 1st Vice Governor PO Box 8N Waterboro, ME [email protected]
Letha H. Brown Literacy Award
https://login.altrusa.org/files/2019/02/Letha-H-Brown-Award-Entry-Form.docx
Pam Lemieux, Governor-Elect 44 Longview DrivePortland, ME [email protected]
Dr. Nina Fay Calhoun International Award
https://login.altrusa.org/files/2019/02/Nina-Calhoun-Award-Entry-Form.docx
Violet Sims, 2nd Vice Governor 77 Adams StNew Britain, CT [email protected]
Gaby Crepeau Leadership Award
Criteria has been sent to each club president, check with them for details or contact Elsie.
Elsie Mathews, Leadership Chair 7 Cove CircleFarmington, CT [email protected]
Newsletter See page 7 below for criteria
Deb Lemieux, Communications Chair 1 Glen RoadRaymond, ME [email protected]
The full criteria and application of the Mamie L Bass Community Service Award, the Letha H. Brown Literacy Award and the Dr. Nina Fay Calhoun International Award can be found on the altrusa.org website.
Login to the altrusa.org website and go to the Service section. Toggle down the page and you will find the option to download the .pdf copy of the criteria, the cover sheet and the format for the award. Please double space your entry.
Contact your District Judge if you have any questions, they should be able to clarify your questions.
Award Submissions - deadline, March 15, 2020
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Newsletter Award SubmissionsDue Date March 15th, 2020
Send to Debbie Lemieux at [email protected]
Selection process for the newsletter award: 3 independent judges will be reviewing your newsletters and assigning a point system based on pre-defined criteria listed below. Send, to the email listed above, 3 versions of your favorite newsletter. Notice the points assigned for content and format. Good Luck!
Criteria for Newsletter Judging (total 75 points)
Newsletters should include
Considering Content - Worth a maximum of 60 points
President’s Message Advance notice of Club business and program meetings (including date, time, and place)
Announcements of upcoming Board and Committee meetings CLUB NEWS:
• Speaker/Program descriptions• Upcoming & newly completed project news• Committee reports• New Members introductions or member biographies• Club meeting highlights (Business or Program)• Board meeting highlight (or minutes)
DISTRICT NEWS • Dates of upcoming district events• URL of District website• Highlights from Governor
INTERNATIONAL NEWS • Dates of upcoming Convention• URL of International Website• Any other International News
ALTRUSA ACCENT • Altrusa fact (historical point or Altrusa news)
Considering Format is worth a maximum of 15 points
• Identification (including Full name of club, Newsletter Name, City and State. Club president and Editor Contact information
• Appearance (ie Clean reproduction; Attractive and free of typographical errors)• Photos & Graphics (ie. Effective use of photos & graphics to draw attention)
Does your club have a newsletter? Why not? Come join Cathy Baybutt & Deb Lemieux at the conference workshop on Newsletters (Saturday morning) Newsletters are a great way to share Altrusa club news but are also a wonderful recruitment tool. Start small and let it grow!
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Friday Night Entertainment The Reiner Family Band from Lexington MA features lively fiddle and banjo music. Their repertoire ranges from traditional bluegrass and
old-time styles to Irish, Cape Breton, ragtime and Cajun. They are prepared to provide and entertaining evening of music.
Classified Section – Help Wanted – Your opportunity to help!
• Wouldn’t it be great to have our sessions videotaped? Since there is no money in the budget to hire a professional, if you have a camera that will take video, and are willing to tape a session or two… please let us know!
• What is Altrusa’s Motto? Patriotism, Efficiency and Service! Here is your chance to show off your PATRIOTISM! Pam Lemieux has been leading our Flag Ceremony for many years. She won’t be able to do that when she becomes Governor in 2021… so we’re looking for an apprentice to learn the ropes. Interested? Call Pam
• How can someone find out when your meetings are? They look on your official Altrusa Webpage (linked from Altrusa.org)! Who keeps that information up to date? Our webmaster, Denise Doyon. She has been finding information from your newsletters, presentations or DSB and updating your club web page. She adds your club newsletter when it is available. Want to learn more about the process and be her understudy? Contact Denise!
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Candidates for Nominating Committee: We are looking for at least 3 candidates to serve on the District Nominating Committee for 2020-2022. They will be elected at our conference in April 2020. Anita Chandler, Nominating Committee Chair, will be reaching out to you.
Per our District Policies: 9. The Nominating Committee shall be composed of three (3) or more members (as determined by the District Board), elected by members entitled to vote at Conference in non-election years, from a slate consisting of one nominee from each club (no two from the same club). 9.3.1 The candidate receiving the highest number of votes cast serves as the Chair. 9.3.2 No club may be represented on two consecutive Nominating Committees. (That means Portland, Laconia, and Plymouth County clubs are exempt this time.) 9.3.3 Committee members serve for a two-year term beginning with the close of the Conference at which they were elected. Vacancies are filled by the District Board. (05/02/04) 9.3.4 To be eligible for election to the Nominating Committee, a member must: (i) be an Active member or Active Retired member, other bylaws not withstanding: (ii) must have served as Club President. 9.3.5 No member of the Nominating Committee is eligible to be slated for District office while serving as a member of the committee. 9.3.6 It is strongly recommended that the Nominating Committee prepare a slate of two (2) candidates for each office. Please examine your club’s past presidents and identify those willing to serve.
Memorial Service Dear Altrusa District One Presidents, District Board and District Committee Chairs,
I will once again lead the Memorial Service at our District One Spring Conference to be held in Beverly, MA on April 24-25, 2020.
We will be celebrating the lives of District One Altrusa Members who have passed since last conference. I am requesting you to submit the member name, and an electronic photo of your member. This will be portrayed in a power point presentation and displayed in a memorial book.
At the Memorial Service, I will recite the name of the member and club. I will invite the member you choose to come up and read a memorial (not to exceed 1 page double spaced).
Monday, March 15th, is the deadline to submit names for the Memorial Service for the District One Spring Conference.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please so not hesitate to contact me. Thanking you in advance.
Pat Jackowski, SecretaryAltrusa International District One
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Silent Auction FUNdrasier for the International Foundation
The District One fundraiser at Conference this year will be a silent auction. We're hoping each club will bring an item (or items) to auction off. There will also be a 50-50 raffle. All the money raised goes to support the great work our International Foundation does. If you have any questions email or
call Marie Pike.
And come prepared to "win" that special something that you want to take home. We don't make lots of money for Foundation unless everyone is
bidding big & bidding often!
The Foundation Silent Auction will continue on Friday and finish Saturday morning.
THE FUNdraising fair will be held right after lunch on Friday (see preliminary schedule). So make note and plan according. Your club is encouraged to bring items to sell to other Altrusa members. In past years Raffle baskets, 50/50 raffles, hand crafted items, cookies, candy etc have been popular items.
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International Representative
International Director Jenette Borrell Timaru, NZ District Fifteen [email protected]
An Altrusan since 1993 Jenette has held various positions at Club, District, and International level including - 2017 - 2019 Chair, International Leadership & Development Committee, 2013 - 2015 District Fifteen Governor, and in 2001 was the Altrusa Career Exchange to District Five.
Take time during conference to chat with Jenette and discover her passion for Altrusa. She is here to answer questions and inform us of all things International. She is looking forward to meeting you!
Key Note Speaker
Dr. Lisa Hussey, Associate Professor Simmons University
Bio:Lisa Hussey, who joined the SLIS faculty in Fall 2008, was formerly the director of library services at DeVry University in Arizona, and has taught at the University of British Columbia and the University of Missouri, where she received her doctoral degree. She also served as program manager for the University of Arizona School of Information Resources and Library Science. Hussey has given several presentations on diversity in librarianship and what motivates minorities to choose a library science career.
Talk:Lisa will be talking about her experience working with school libraries in Rwanda. Over the past two year, Lisa has traveled to Rwanda in order to bring books to three different libraries, collaborating to develop an effective and sustainable organizational scheme for fiction, and provide assistance in book repair and maintenance.
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Two - All District Service Projects
There will be two opportunities to participate in hands on Service Project.
SOS - Support our Soldiers
There will be time at Conference to send a note to our soldiers where ever they may be. We will have plenty of cards all prepared for the SOLDIERS to receive! You will only have to send YOUR message to a SOLDIER. The cards will just say “THANK YOU” and you just add your message. Be sure to take time out of the busy Conference agenda to come and write something to them! After Conference all cards will be delivered and then mailed to “your” soldier.
COME ONE – COME ALL - Stop in Friday afternoon
All Conference Literacy Session Rebecca Lampert-Egan
Rebecca Lampert-Egan is a life long reader and writer who cannot help but share her genuine enthusiasm and humble respect for words. Her life has always been full of children and with them she has discovered the joy, the power, and the possibilities that children’s illustrated books offer. They are so much more than the words and the pictures that tell the story.
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Days for Girls - Hands On Service Project Carol Norrish will lead us in hands on service. Members will pack bags. Carol will explain the components of the bags. Carol will give a demo in how some of the components are constructed. Carol is hoping to show how the hands on workshops are organized in Days for Girls.
“There is always something for sewers and non sewers to do at the Days for Girls work events! We enjoy a cup of coffee and a muffin in the morning along with new and old friendships! Everyone is always welcome to come to a DFG event. We need volunteers to rip fabric, fold liners, apply snaps, thread ribbon through the bags, iron, and yes, sew! As you can see, there is something for everyone. It is really amazing to see all the packed kits and know that they are going to areas where girls are so appreciative because now they can stay in school. Did you know that the kits are shared among the women in the family? Come see what this is all about! I guarantee you will enjoy the activity!” Stop in on Saturday afternoon and lend a hand.
For more information on Days for Girls, look up their website. www.DaysforGirls.org.
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THURSDAY When
Thurs Eve 6-9 pm Board Mee>ng
6-8 pm Registra)on Networking Opportunity
FRIDAY
Fri AM 8-10 am Registra)on
Fri AM 8-9 am BREAKFAST ON YOUR OWN
Fri AM 101
9-9:30am Public Speaking – Presenta>on Skills
First Timers Session Club Health Assessment
Iden>ty TheT and Scams
Fri AM 201
9:30-9:45 am Delegate’s Briefing Flag Ceremony Setup Memorial Setup
Fri AM 9:45-10 am BREAK
Fri AM 10:00 - noon First Business Session (Opening) • Flag Ceremony • Introduc>ons • Adop>on of Conference Rules • Registra>on/Creden>als Reports • Meet the Candidates for Nomina>ng Commi]ee • Budget Presenta>on • Memorial
Fri Noon Noon – 1:00 pm
Box lunch Networking - Conversa>on Café • Successful Service Projects • Favorite Fundraising Programs • How do you Develop Leaders in your Club? • What does your club do to Reach Beyond Borders for Interna>onal Service • How can we engage Young People in Altrusa today? • How do you promote Altrusa in your Community? • Partnering for Greater Impact • What does it take to host Conference or Workshop?
Fri PM 1:15 – 2 pm Fundraising Fair *** NEW TIME FOR FUNDRAISERS ***
Fri PM 201
2:15 – 3:30 pm President’s Workshop Hands On Service -Altrusa SOS
Computer Help Desk
Free Time
Fri PM 3:30 – 6:00 pm Free Time
Fri Eve 6:00 - 6:45 pm Recep)on – Interna)onal Representa)ve JeneEe Borrell
Fri Eve 7:00 – 8:00 pm Dinner
Fri Eve 8:00 – 9:00 pm Entertainment
Preliminary Conference Schedule
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SATURDAY
Sat AM 7:30 – 8:30 am Elec>ons (Nomina>ng Commi]ee)
Sat AM 7:30 – 9:00 am Registra)on
Sat Bfast 8:00 – 9:00 am Con)nental Breakfast
Sat AM 301
9:00 – 9:25 am Leadership Pipeline (Succession Planning)
Finding $$ Using Social Media
Tai Chi
Sat AM 302
9:30 – 9:55 am Strategic Planning (Leader vs. Manager?)
Orienta>on can be FUN
Newsle]ers and Editors
Founda>on Fundamentals
Sat AM 10:00 – 10:15 am
Break
Sat AM 10:15 - 11:00 am
Second Business Session, cont. • Nomina>on Commi]ee Elec>on Results • Budget, ques>ons and vote • Interna>onal Representa>ve Report: JeneEe Borrell, Interna)onal Director
Sat AM 11:00 – 11:45 am
Keynote Speaker: Professor Lisa Hussey “Working with Libraries in Rwanda”
Sat Noon Noon – 1:00 pm Founda)on Luncheon (Marie Pike, presiding) Final fundraiser numbers, etc.
Sat PM 1:00 – 2:00 pm Third Business Session, cont. • BRR Discussion/vo>ng • Archives Update • Website Update
Sat PM 2:00 – 2:45 pm All Conference Literacy Session - Becky Egan, Quincy club, on 'What's the Story behind the Story?
Sat PM 401
3:00 – 3:25 PM Leadership Pipeline (Succession Planning)- repeat of 9 am session
Membership Recruitment
Hands On Service Days for Girls Drop in or out
Budge>ng Basics
Sat PM 402
3:30 – 3:55 pm Archives BRR Jeopardy or Scavenger Hunt
Hands On Service Days for Girls Drop in or out
Finding $$ -- repeat of 9 am session
Sat PM 4:00 – 6:00 pm Free Time
Sat Eve 6:00 – 6:45 pm Recep)on – Past Governors
Sat Eve 7:00 – 8:15 pm Dinner
Sat Eve 8:15 – 9:15 pm Awards Presenta>on Close Conference – Re>re Flags
SUNDAY
Sun AM 8-10 am BOARD MEMBERS ONLY Con)nental Breakfast Board Mee>ng
Farewells
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Please send news stories, photos, new members, officer installations and all things Altrusa to
Schedule of DSB publications: Submission Deadline March 1st, June 1st, Sept 1st, Dec 1st
Publish Sept 15, Dec 15, Jan 30 (Conference forms), March 15, June 15
We know you are all busy doing wonderful things, wouldn’t you like to share the news with your fellow Altrusans. You can submit photos and captions any time. We’ll include as many as we can. Thank you for helping to make our job easier.
Cathy Baybutt, DSB editor, Denise Doyon, Webmaster, Deb Lemieux, Communications Chair
Communications District Service Bulletin & Website updates
Club news will be included in the March
DSB. Please send along your news so we can share it with all of our Altrusans.
Contact information:Altrusa International
One North LaSalle St. Suite 1955 Chicago, IL 60602 1-312-427-4410
Treasurer, District One Hilda C. Schmidt
126-B Country Club Road Cheshire, CT 06410