News Release

WARSAW — Altrusa International of Warsaw conducted its monthly noon business meeting on Thursday, April 4, at the Kosciusko REMC.

Seventeen members and one guest were present. Co-president Mary Garret presided.

Service chair Lorie Krygier provided an update of service projects for April. Various members will be involved with delivering Mobile Meals, reading at Lincoln School, helping at Operation Read, serving a meal at Baker Youth Club and assisting at Ryan’s Case for Smiles.Krygier reported that seven members manned the phones during Riley Radio Days.

In addition to hands-on service projects, the service committee voted to donate $100 to Kate’s Kart and to purchase 15 “Self-Love Workbooks” for the Beaman Home. The workbooks will be used to assist in counseling.

Bev Faulkner, membership chair, reminded everyone about the upcoming annual banquet to be held Thursday, May 16, at Papa Vino’s. Faulkner shared the history and the difference between Altrusa District Conferences and International Convention. Altrusa – Warsaw is part of District Six. The upcoming District Six Conference will be held April 19-21 at Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth. A raffle was conducted to support general operating expenses. The raffle item was provided by Bev Faulkner and was won by Mary Garrett.

Jan Sloan, co-treasurer and finance committee member, reminded all members of the upcoming fundraiser at Papa Vino’s. The four-day event is Monday, April 29, through Thursday, May 2. Coupons for printing and distribution have been sent via email to all members for sharing with friends and family. Vicky Patterson advised that Kosciusko REMC has increased the funds Altrusa will receive for volunteering during the KREMC annual meeting.

The next meeting of Altrusa – Warsaw will be at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at The Palette Restaurant. Guests are always welcome.

For more information, send an email to [email protected] or find the group on Facebook at Altrusa-Warsaw, IN.