Altrusa membership chair Julie Hall, left, initiates two new club members, Lan’a Bevely, center, and Pam Kraft, right. Photo provided by the Warsaw Altrusa Club.

News Release

WARSAW — Altrusa International of Warsaw held its monthly dinner meeting at Papa Vino’s on Thursday, Jan. 16. Sixteen members and one guest were present.

President Mary Garrett presided.

Standing committee updates were given.

Vicki Martin, financial chair/treasurer, shared the financial statement for the period ending Dec. 31, 2024. Income and disbursements were reviewed with explanations for each.

Beth Huffer and Garrett provided a review of upcoming service committee projects. Six members will be helping with Operation Read on Jan. 22, while four members will be serving the kids at Baker Youth Club on Jan. 28. Garrett asked the service committee to consider a project to assist Head Start.

The membership report was given by chair Julie Hall. She reported that two new members would be initiated. The membership committee will have an information table at the upcoming bazaar.

Communications chair Bev Faulkner informed members of the two Facebook pages used to communicate Altrusa information. She reminded members to check emails for communications from the president and committee chairs.

Hall initiated the two new members, Lan’a Bevely and Pam Kraft. The initiation ceremony provided an explanation of the two membership pins and the organization’s logo, “Leading to a Better Community.”

The club conducts a raffle each meeting to support general operating expenses. A Salvatore’s gift card provided by Huffer was won by Hall.

Hall and Faulkner gave updates on the upcoming Spring Bazaar. The bazaar will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Lakeview Middle School in Warsaw. All booth spaces have been sold with 12 vendors on a waiting list. There will be a total of 99 vendors participating. The food and hospitality committee will be asking for volunteers. A sign-up sheet will be available at the Feb. 6 meeting.

Garrett led the members in the benediction, signifying adjournment.

Altrusa-Warsaw’s next meeting will be located at the Kosciusko REMC building. The meeting will be at noon Thursday, Feb. 6. Anyone interested in learning more about Altrusa is welcome to attend. Information about Altrusa can be found on the Altrusa-Warsaw, IN Facebook page.