From left, new members Amy Troyer, Lorie Krygier and Bonita Kellem; Club President, Vicki Martin; and member sponsors Julie Hall and Mary Garrett. Photo provided by Altrusa International of Warsaw,

News Release

WARSAW – Altrusa International of Warsaw, Inc. initiated three new members at their meeting on Thursday, Aug. 5. 

Amy Troyer, Lorie Krygier and Bonita Kellem were received into membership in a ceremony conducted by their sponsors Julie Hall and Mary Garrett. 

In addition, the Club achieved the Distinguished Club distinction for the third straight year from Altrusa International for the 2020-2021 fiscal year ending May 31 under the direction of immediate past president, Vicky Patterson.  Club members also achieved the Distinguished Club distinction in 2018-2019 under the leadership of then-president Beverly Faulkner and in 2009-2010 when Vicki Martin led the group.

Members are finalizing plans for the upcoming Bingo for Beaman Home scheduled for Thursday evening, Oct. 21 at Winona Heritage Room in Winona Lake. This event is the Club’s largest service project with all proceeds benefiting the programs and services of the Beaman Home.

Altrusa founded the Beaman Home in 1985.

The Club’s next meeting will be at noon on Thursday, Sept. 5, at the KREMC building, 370 South CR 250E, Warsaw. Anyone interested in serving this community is encouraged to attend to learn more about the local Altrusa Club.