Altrusa International of Pampa, Texas, Inc. met March 9, 2021 at the Chamber of Commerce with President Sheila Winton presiding. Virginia Fessenden and Leona Willis served as greeters.
Brenda Tucker gave the Accent on the time change, “Spring Forward” that will begin Sunday, March 14. She explained the reasons along with myths and facts concerning the change which was begun as an energy savings plan. Two states, Arizona and Hawaii are the only U.S. states not participating in the plan.
Election of officers for 2021-2011 was held as follows:
President : Sheila Winton
Vice President: Barb Hahn
Recording Secretary: Lisa Crossman
Corresponding Secretary: Micki Hicks
Club Treasurer: Kitty Hall
Directors: Shawna Elliott, Ann Franklin, Micki Hicks and Kim Lancaster
New Business
Volunteers are needed for the Covid Vaccine Clinic being held at M.K. Brown Auditorium. Members were reminded to keep track of volunteer hours.
Committee Reports
Good Samaritan – March 29, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Meals on Wheels – Thursdays –10:30–11:30 a.m.
PAWS – Mondays – 3 or 3:30, flexible -A grant is being written to help with the purchase of a freezer. Members were asked to volunteer for this project.
Snack Pak4Kids – March 22, 6:45 p.m. PISD
Celebrating Those Who Serve Others – April – TBD
Reminders
Program Meeting – March 23 – Pampa Chamber of Commerce, 6 p.m.
Gal Event – March 30- TBD
Virtual District Conference – April 16-17 – Plans are being made to watch as a group.
March Birthdays: Allison Watson and Debra Howell
The next meeting will be held March 23, 2021, 6 p.m. Chamber of Commerce
