Altrusa International of Pampa, Texas, Inc. met July 28, 2020 at the Pampa Chamber of Commerce with Sheila Winton, president, presiding. Kim Lancaster and Leona Willis served as greeters. Dr. Kelvin Akhigbe, Pat Duggan, Ruby Moultrie, and Kendra Boaz attended as guests.
The Accent was given by Maxine Watson who reviewed the history of Tralee Crisis Center and Altrusa’s help in the establishment of the center in the years 1981-1984. Five Altrusa members served on the original board and Judy Warner served as the first Executive Director.
Dr. Kelvin Akhigbe, Interventional Cardiologist Pampa Regional Medical Center, spoke to the club on the symptoms of a heart attack as well as risk factors of heart diseases. Dr. Akhigbe came to Pampa in December, 2019 and shared his pleasure of being a part of the Pampa community and serving at Pampa Regional Medical Center.
Kendra Boaz, a nursing student at Amarillo College, received the Geraldine Rampy Vocational Award in the amount of $1000.
Reminders
August 4 – Board Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, noon
August 11 – Business Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, noon
August 25 – Program Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, 6:00 p.m.
Judy Warner won the door prize.
The next meeting will be held August 11 at the Chamber of Commerce at noon.
