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Greeter for Altrusa Meeting

We are back with another session of our Clubrunner Training.

If you missed the first one, we will review basic functions. We will also dive deeper into all of your questions and help you with hands-on assistance.

Please bring your laptops and open, happy minds!  We will move at the pace of the group and will have plenty of helpers to guide each member through this very valuable tool.

For those who are interested, we will head over to Clem Mikeskas on 57th for dinner after the session (dutch treat).

Please join us before the meeting to help our Days for Girls team bundle over 1,000 items in preparation for kit assembly.  Kit assembly date will be set for sometime in late March or early April.

The Dragoo Goes Pop! workday is here!!

We need many hands to help get this project ready to go to the schools. Come for as much of the time as possible.

You are welcome to bring snacks and drinks to enjoy and share.

We will organize/package the following by grade (K and 1^st) for each campus:

• Toilet paper rolls
• Microwave popcorn
• Red, yellow and orange tissue paper
• Green paper
• Large green pom poms
• Small green pom poms
• Self-stick googly eyes
• Tacky glue
• Enrichment activity sheets
• Staff t-shirts
• Posters

Please register so we have an idea of how many volunteers we will have.

Happy Valentine's Day!  We are practicing at our ClubRunner 102 Training!

Well, the schools asked for SPECIFIC times to make deliveries of the Dragoo supplies, so I'm asking for last minute help.

Volunteers need to have SUVs or trucks and will be asked to make ONE delivery. Supplies will need to be picked up MONDAY, February 17th, after 3pm...into the evening is fine. I will do the heavy lifting.

I can't figure out how to manage slots in Sign-up Genius, so I'm listing the time the supplies would need to be delivered to each campus. Please CALL or TEXT me if you are able to take a delivery, please. 254-715-9987 "First call/text, first to get the delivery." (You can't use the register links below...must call or text me.)

Please join us for the Living Well in Bell Lecture Series the 3rd Tuesday of every month.  

Please join the Service Group for a lunch social.

Dutch Treat.  Lots of Laughs=free

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The Dragoo Crew is still needing Altrusans to help on the Dragoo Goes Pop! presentation days. The primary volunteer responsibility will be to help direct students’ attention to the program…basically, crowd control.

Time critical--All Altrusa volunteers must complete a security clearance with TISD. Use the following link to complete the background check as soon as possible. Be sure to have a photo of your driver's license ready to upload. It takes 7-10 days for TISD to process your application.

https://www.tisd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=357620&type=d&pREC_ID=773157

Note that there is a back-to-back (same campus) opportunity on March 7^th. If you sign up for one of those dates, it would be helpful for you to sign up for both presentations on that campus on that date. Also note that there is an afternoon presentation at a different campus on March 7th also.

USE THIS LINK TO REGISTER FOR SPECIFIC TIME SLOTS:

https://altrusatemple.org/event/dragoo-goes-pop--school-presentations/

It is that FABULOUS time of YEAR!!!  Time to start "ALL THINGS CAMP DREAMCATCHER"!

Please join us with your creative hearts and hands!  We will be working on all the decor that will bless the Dining Hall area that the campers spend a good bit of time. We will also be prepping the craft that will be completed during the camp week and chatting about other needs moving forward with camp prep.

I will have a few munchies for the group.  Please come dressed like you are working on craft projects and comfortable shoes.  We will have jobs that are sitting and standing.  I think if we have 10-12 volunteers present - that will be great!!!

For our new members - if you do not know about Camp Dreamcatcher here are a few links you might want to take a peek:

https://youtu.be/aCWux0wwtDk?si=rxgdglvzm0xvG0cj - 2023 Video/slideshow

https://youtu.be/2VTVdwQEJ4c?si=LljQ1xcHPn_mJ1Dm  - news story about DC

Can't wait to share this project with each member!

Julie

Jamey Secrest, JD will present "FAQs About Estate Planning & Probate".

See the attached flyer for details. Hope to see you there!

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B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O  and bingo was the game-o!

Bring your beverage of choice and a snack/appetizer.

Bingo prizes to be awarded.

Please help us support Ralph Wilson Youth Club by volunteering to work their upcoming Clay Shoot.  We will be provided breakfast, lunch and a TShirt. Please register if you would like to assist with this project and we will then reach out to the volunteers to get your T-shirt sizes.

I am attaching a flyer with details and will update the event on CR as needed. 

The Altrusans will be putting various spice items into bags for Helping Hands Ministry of Belton.  These bags will be placed in their food store for anyone who needs them.  If your schedule permits, would love to have you participate.

Thank you.

We will be bagging items for 250 hygiene kits.  

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Come meet up bright & early for coffee and pastries at the 1914 Coffee House, a few blocks from Scott & White, if you're an early bird!

Please register to attend no later than Tuesday, April 15th.

The Altrusan of the Year luncheon will be Tuesday, April 22nd at RWYC.  I know you will want to be present to see who receives this award.  RWYC staff will be preparing a fajita lunch for us.  The cost of the lunch is $25 per person.  You may pay me with cash or check at the next meeting or the day of the event.  Please register so we can get a good count for the meal.

Looking forward to seeing you there to celebrate with us.

Diana Zaremba

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Last 5th Tuesday of the Altrusa year & you don't want to miss it!  Join us at Oscar Store in Temple for a fun time of laughter with your fellow Altrusans.  We will provide appetizers, water, and tea.  You will just need to buy any alcoholic beverages or additional food.  Some may want to stay longer and have dinner... it's been known to happen.  Always a casual atmosphere.  See you there!

A Committee of Altrusans will be providing a Ladies Tea for the women who reside in the VA nursing facility.  Altrusans will arrive at 2pm and the Tea will be at 3pm.  We have limited space but, if you would like to be involved, please email Debbie Fendrick.  Thank you to the committee for responding:

Debbie Fendrick, Chelsey Pierce, Julie Ruiz, Sylvia Winkler, Leticia Caraveo, Beverly Luedke, Pam Abernathy, Carol White, Michelle DiGaetano, Traci Squarcette, Susie Dawson, Sharon Folks, Debra Hicks, Marlene King, Tammy & Charlene Tapman, Jane Gibson, Andrea Coffee, Sherry Woodard.

Please join us for the service committee meeting and bring your fabulous ideas. Due to the holiday, May's meeting will be on the second Tuesday. In June, we will shift to the 4th Monday of each month. 

Topic: May Service Committee Meeting  
Time: May 19, 2025, 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Topic: May Service Committee Meeting
Time: May 19, 2025 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Join us for another jam packed work evening for Dreamcatcher!  We will have several tasks that need to be completed by the group.  I will have a light dinner ready for all those who join us.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Please join us to celebrate another successful year of service! Our evening will be filled with fun, food & laughter as we thank our outgoing Board and welcome our incoming Board!

Carol White will be blessing us with her fabulous culinary skills! Our meal will be lasagna, salad, bread and dessert.

Cost per member is $20 and can be paid via check or cash. Linda Moore will be handling member registration and will be collecting payments at upcoming meetings.

More Details to Come....

Greeters and Accents for Altrusa Meetings

This event is hosted by the Past President's for the incoming Board of Directors.

Planning for this year's Taste of the Holidays is in full swing!!  

TOH Chair and Co-Chair, Michelle DiGaetano and Linda Moore invite you to attend the Taste of the Holidays Kick-off event.   

Join us in TWO WEEKS as Michelle, Linda and the TOH planning committees share with you all of the fabulous details about this year's event.  

Come as you are.  TOH Chair and Co-Chairs will provide a baked potato bar.  Drinks will be availble.  No alcohol please.

Info as follows:

June 12, 2025

6-8 PM

TISD Administration Building, 401 Santa Fe Way, Temple

Cypress & Elm Meeting Rooms

RSVP to Michelle DiGaetano by June 9th- digaetano.jm@gmail.com

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We invite you to come and find out ways you can make the most of being an Altrusan.  President Traci will share her thoughts on the year ahead and we will have time in small groups to brainstorm ideas for projects and visit with committee chairs & co-chairs. Chairs from each committee will explain their roles and have ways for you to get involved.  This is an informal time to visit and ask questions.  Heavy appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.

Directions: University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton.  Main Street & 10th Ave. (Main Entrance with large sign).  Go to the UMHB letters on College Street, turn right and then right into the parking lot.  Parker Academic Center.  The Lord Conference Center is on the first floor behind the stairs when you walk in.

Hello my fellow Altrusans!

Our Camp Dreamcatcher Team is already busy!  Thanks to the dedication and the detailed organization of our amazing Debbie Fendrick, our registration process for Camp Dreamcatcher runs as smoothly as water running from a faucet!  We LOVE YOU DEBBIE!  We would like to go ahead and start assigning job positions for the morning of camper registration.  If you are new to Altrusa, this is an "all-hands on deck" project day. The day is very organized but extemely important to make sure campers and their families complete all the necessary paperwork, med checks, etc. prior to boarding the bus to head to camp.

If you are willing to be one of the leads on-site for registration, please send me a quick note. 

Once we see who is willing to work, Debbie will start communication with the group with specific duties.

Thank you to each and every one of you for continuing to support these kiddos.  If you would like to learn more about Camp Dreamcatcher please click here:

Local young cancer, blood disorder patients enjoy week-long camp outside of hospital

https://www.kxxv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/local-young-cancer-blood-disorder-patients-enjoy-week-long-camp-outside-of-hospital

McLane Children's Medical Center patients are venturing outside, hoping to forget their struggles — even if it's only for a week.

Join us for our service committee meeting. Bring your fabulous ideas. You do not have to have a project to join us; you can come and ask questions, and help with a project! The more the merrier:) 

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Time: Jun 23, 2025 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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We invite all Altrusans, friends and family to join us for our 5th Tuesday social at Treno's Pizzaria and Taproom, downtown Temple.  FREE parking is available in adjacent parking garage if needed.  Food and drinks will be available for purchase.  The side room has been reserved for our group.  

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Fun hands-on project!  We will meet at Helping Hands to assemble 750 "hygiene kits" to be used for Project Appletree recipients. Kits include a full sized bottle of shampoo, a full sized bar of soap, a washcloth, and a comb.  

More about Project Appletree:

Project Apple Tree is a ministry of Helping Hands Ministry of Belton devoted to partnering with local families to prepare students for success in school and beyond.

Started by Jeannette Kelley, a retired educator and passionate advocate for children, Project Apple Tree began by providing school supplies, clothes, and shoes to local students to make sure every child in our community was prepared for a great first day of school and a successful school year. For more than 20 years, through the countless hours and resources of hundreds of volunteers, churches, local businesses, and community groups, Project Apple Tree has served thousands of Belton ISD students by helping their families have access to the supplemental resources students need to succeed in school.

As our community grows, Helping Hands Ministry is committed to making sure families have access to the tools and relationships they need to help their children thrive on the first day of school and year-round.