Altrusa International Club of Pampa met March 14, 2023, with president Barb Hahn presiding. Pat Johnson and Chris Stillwagon served as greeters.
The Accent was given by Debra Howell who gave a brief history of her life before moving to Pampa. She included trials and tribulations and credited God and Altrusa for meeting her needs. Debra became a member of Altrusa in 2020 and is employed at Cabot Credit Union.
Election of officers was held as follows:
President: Ann Franklin
Vice President: Lynne Moore
Recording Secretary: Micki Hicks
Corresponding Secretary: Jenifer Richards
Treasurer: Debra Howell
Directors: Lisa Crossman, Laycee Johnson, Chris Stillwagon, Sandra McKinney
New officers will be installed at the May Program Meeting.
Committee Reports
Book Drive -151 children’s books have been collected for the Pregnancy Center.
MADD Pillowcase project has been completed with total of 111 pillowcases made.
A total of 344 books have been donated for the Altrusa International Project.
Literacy project – Eleven Altrusa members read during Dr. Suess week at Lamar and Austin. The club donated books and supplies to the schools.
Reminders:
Altrusa Program Meeting, FUMC, March 28, 6:30 p.m. – Dr. Piatt, School Bond Report
Altrusa Board Meeting, FUMC, April 4, noon
Altrusa Business Meeting, FUMC, April 11, noon
Altrusa District Conference, Grapevine, TX, April 20-23, 100- year celebration
Altrusa Program Meeting, FUMC, April 25, 6:30 p.m. Program Planning
Altrusa International Convention, San Antonio, TX ,July 19-22
Birthday greetings were given to Debra Howell and Allison Watson.
Leona Willis won the door prize.
The next meeting will be held at FUMC, March 28,6:30 p.m.