The Cheerful Earful - District Six of Altrusa International, Inc.

The Cheerful Earful
Monthly newsletter of the Altrusa Club of Macomb, IL
August 2015
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Karen’s Korner
Wow, it's hard to believe that school is
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Next meeting information
Karen’s Korner
July minutes
Altrusa Get Together!
Updates
Just a minute with a member
Our Favorite Recipes
Reader’s Corner
Calendar of Events
Bazaar information
Next Meeting Information
See note in newsletter regarding change
What:
Marla Vizdal will speak about
Vishnu Springs
Where: Room 180 - WIU Library
When: August 26 at 6:30pm
Refreshments of lemonade and cookies
will be served.
Hosted by the Communications
Committee
here. It finally sank in taking my
daughter to her 2nd grade classroom
today to meet her teacher and drop off
her supplies. Not to mention, that walking through
Wal-Mart, they have their "Fall scents" out for air
fresheners and candles. I think it's this time of year
that it is especially important to support each other.
These next few months will be busy for all of us and
we will all need to step up on projects. It's crazy to
think that we are less than three months away from
the Bazaar! We will also be signing up to help with
Labor Day in Colchester and participating in our multiclub get together in just a few weeks . Please
remember to respond to emails from members asking
for assistance. Even if you can't help out, please let
the organizer know.
Again, I know that the start of school means more
meetings and tighter schedules, but we also need to
remember what Altrusa means to us and why giving
back to our community is so important. In October,
we will also be doing a project for Make a Difference
Day, which is super exciting as well. Thank you to all
of the committees. You are all off to such a great start
and I can't wait to see what the rest of this year holds
for our club. Please know that you are all vital to our
club and that you are appreciated. As the pools close
down and we move to campfires with s'mores, the
swimsuits are changed out for hoodies, and we go
from summer vacation to Friday Night Lights (or
Saturday at WIU) for football games and our amazing
marching bands; the change of seasons is upon us.
Altrusa International of Macomb will continue to grow
and will become even more amazing with all of us
working together. Happy start to the school year and
go MHS & WIU!
Karen Trusley,
President, Altrusa Club of Macomb IL
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Draft of July 2015 Meeting Minutes
July 22, 2015 General Meeting at the
Everly House, Macomb, Illinois
President Karen asked if any guests were
present. Kathy Milliard, friend of Karen Trusley.
Karen explained that we do not have official
minutes. A general version is in the Cheerful
Earful.
The members enjoyed
a presentation by Vicki
Duba about the CASA,
McDonough County
Court Appointed
Special Advocate
program.
The service club
provided an ice cream
buffet.
The following members were in attendance:
Alta Sargent, Ann Abbot, Brae Hattaway, Cindy
Weintraub, Heather Munro, Jeanie Sowers, Judy
Kentner, Judy Dallinger, Karen Iversen, Karen
Trusley, Kathy Wyatt, Lara Lessard, Liz Duvall,
Lynne Brinker, Marsha McCormick, Miriam
Satern, Nancy Reed, Paula Rhodes, Penny
Pollock, Sandy Collier.
The business meeting was called to order at 6:35
p.m.
The minutes of the June 2015 meeting
The members recited the pledge of allegiance.
Brae Hattaway reviewed the Treasurer’s Report.
The audit has been completed. The check
account balance is $9,
Karen Iversen: received a letter from Wesley
Village for their ice cream social.
Standing Committee Reports:
Finance: Brae reported the following. All dues
have been paid district and international. The
scholarship checks have been sent out. The
tutors are beginning to request payment. Finance
Committee is meeting tonight after the general
meeting.
Communications Committee: Heather reported
that the newsletter was sent out by email and on
Facebook. We posted pictures of the volunteers
at the Heritage Days Fly-in and volunteers at
Habitat for Humanity last Saturday. Heather
encouraged everyone to “like” the Altrusa District
Six page. The committee is working on spreading
the news, and sent to people that might be
interested in joining Altrusa. Lara Lessard is in
charge of favorite recipes. Karen Iversen is in
charge of the minute with a member. Ann is in
charge of reader’s corner. Miriam is the email
manager. Lynne Brinker is in charge of special
projects. The committee will meet after the
general meeting.
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Karen explained the service hour recording sheet
to record volunteer hours for Altrusa and nonAltrusa hours.
Membership Committee: Jeanie reported bring
your friends.
Service Committee: Four members volunteered at
Habitat for Humanity from 9 am to Noon. They
spent their time painting a storage shed. Several
members worked inside hanging drywall. Habitat
for Humanity are looking for specialized
volunteers such as carpenters, plumbers,
electricians, etc. Please call 837-2719.
Tutoring Committee: Sandy Collier reported that
25 students were in the summer program. Two
students were not able to complete all sessions.
One student did not attend sessions. One student
the parent decided to drop out of the program.
We have some teachers and students have
finished and the tutors have been paid. Sandy
asked if a thank you note was sent to the people
who donated. The committee is meeting July 27.
Sandy shared an example of reports that the
tutors share with the committee. The tutors are
paid for 3 hours of prep time.
Old Business:
Mosaic Luncheon is on November 3, 2015 at the
Spoon River Outreach Center. It is by donation for
lunch and a program.
Treasurer’s Audit Committee: The audit is
complete.
Yearbook is in progress. If you are using the
Everly House for your meeting, please contact
Nancy Jameson to reserve the room.
Bylaws and Strategic Plan:
New Business:
Shop n’ Share results from June 12, Hy-Vee didn’t
receive any coupons that weekend. Brae is going
to look into scheduling another date.
Labor Day sign-up: signup sheet went around.
Club photo will be scheduled by the committee.
Absolutely all members are requested to attend
and wear their polo.
Board meetings are now on the 2nd Thursday of
each month instead of the 3rd Thursday.
Bazaar Committee: Kathy Wyatt explained that
the committee sheet has been passed around.
Please sign-up for as many you have want. The
kitchen committee will be organized later this
summer. Kathy also reported that the Colchester
Lions Club donated $400 to the scholarship
program as a thank you for the 26 hours of
service. Kathy also discussed volunteering in the
food tent on September 6th. Heather has a signup sheet.
Records Retention: Karen asked if we have a
standing rule for keeping records. Liz suggested
that someone will contact the district office. Brae
volunteered to contact them. The board
discussed about an electronic version of our
records.
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Heather shared that she is the District Six
Communications. Chris went to the International
Convention. Chris shared lots of photos on the
Facebook Page. Chris was in charge of the
memorial service, Rosalie Severinsen and Wanda
Black were honored at the convention. Heather
created the power point presentation for the
memorial service.
Happy News: Karen announced that Brae
Hattaway’s engagement to Mark Huston. Jeanie
Sowers reported that she saw the courtroom that
was in the movie To Kill A Mockingbird.
Announcements:
The next board meeting is August 13th at 5:15
p.m. the Everly House.
Bazaar meeting
Kitchen
Committee
We will be having a Kitchen Committee
meeting August 22nd at 9 am at
Hardees.
If you are able to attend please contact
Ann at [email protected] or
[email protected]
Submitted by Ann Abbot, Chair, Kitchen
Committee
The next general meeting is August 26th at 6:30
p.m. Minus Muffler Shop to see Frank Jobe’s sign
collection. CHANGE IN LOCATION
The meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
Submitted by Liz Duvall, Recording Secretary
The Cheerful Earful Staff
Meeting Attendance
Going to be absent from a meeting?
Please email our Recording
Secretary, Liz Duvall at
[email protected]
Liz keeps attendance of our
meetings.
Editor:
Heather Munro
Karen’s Korner:
Karen Trusley
Minute with a Member: Karen Iversen
Our Favorite Recipes: Lara Lessard
Reader’s Corner:
Ann Abbot
Calendar and Events:
Lynne Brinker
Photographers: Lin Stults, Miriam Satern
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We are hosting a Big Event!
Come one, Come All to the
Altrusan Get Together
4 Clubs Together!
with our invited guests - Altrusans from
the Canton Club, the Galesburg Club
and the Quincy Club
hosted by the Macomb Club
in Macomb, IL
We will have dinner, make new friends and
share a good time together!
Sunday September 13, 2015
at the Trinity Lutheran Church
123 S. Campbell St., Macomb IL
from 4pm-7pm
Macomb members will prepare dinner for our guests!
Board members: will bring hamburgers, hot dogs and buns
Service Committee will bring salads and side dishes
Membership Committee will bring desserts
Communications Committee will bring beverages and ice
Finance Committee will bring table service and condiments
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Updates
Info. about Aug. 26 meeting
Due to unfortunate circumstances
our meeting program had to be
changed as well as the location.
Meeting location is Room 180 in the
WIU Library.
WIU Library located on Western Ave.
Room 180 is located on Floor 1 (also
called the basement or the ground
floor level -from main circulation desk
level go down the stairs and go
towards Digital Commons- Room 180
is in the back corner.
There is an elevator available.
Park in the parking lot across the
street from the library.
Volunteering for Labor Day!
Time to sign up for Labor day at
Colchester:
Needing Volunteers for
SUNDAY September 6th
From 10 TO 4
CITY PARK IN COLCHESTER:
We do this every year so the members
of the Colchester Lions club can
participate in their parade. We wrap
sandwiches and wait on customers.
They supply the cooks for the most part
- we are the servers! Remember your
Altrusa Shirt and there will be aprons
there to wear!!
THERE WILL BE
A SIGN UP SHEET
AT THE Aug. 26 MEETING
PLEASE
SIGN
UP!
Thank you!
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Service Committee
July Service Project
The Altrusa Club of Macomb had several
members and one volunteer help with a Habitat
for Humanity home on 1416 E. Pierce on
Saturday July 18th. Penny Polack, Paula Rhodes,
Kathy Wyatt, all members and volunteer Esther
Lamidi helped paint a shed and nailed drywall,
and other tasks. Other persons helping on the
house was the homeowner, Jerry, Luther
Klinedinst, Robert Baumann. It was a great
opportunity to help the homeowner and practice
our hammering skills.
Submitted by Kathy Wyatt, Service Committee
August Service Project
The August Altrusa
Service Project was
providing lunch for
the Habitat for
Humanity workers.
On Saturday,
August 8th, Sandy
Collier and Paula
Rhodes brought
Jimmy John sandwiches, drinks and chips for the
seven workers at the Habitat House that is
currently under construction at 1416 Pierce St.
The workers were very appreciative.
Submitted by Paula Rhodes, Service Committee
UPCOMING SERVICE PROJECT
Please bring to the Aug. 26 meeting the
following:
TO: All Altrusans
FROM: Paula Rhodes, Chair, Service Committee
We will provide Lincoln School first grade
teachers with supplies that generally run out
toward the end of the school year.
Since the prices for these items are
on sale now, we are asking all members to
purchase some of the following:
markers
glue sticks
dry erase markers
crayons
folders
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Save-the-Date! Upcoming Possible Service Projects
Please note:
The Service Committee is planning ahead - here are possible future service
projects - all are subject to change - details will be shared closer to time of
project!
Possible Service Projects 2015-2016
Persons in Charge (2)
Month
Project
Liz Duvall
October Make a Difference
Day - Oct. 24
Cookies for Police, Fire Depts., EMS etc
Judy Kentner
October 17
Rake leaves, etc at Old Bailey House
Rain date Oct. 24
Day Health Activity
Kathy Wyatt, Paula Rhodes
November
Penny Pollock
December
Gift wrapping for WIRC
???
January 2016
Collect peanut butter and cereal for
WIRC Food Pantry
???
February 2016
Possible Valentine Party at Everly House
or other idea
Penny Pollock
March 2016
Supplies for our adopted classroom
(need to be purchased in late July or
early August to be delivered in March
when supplies are running low)
Peggy Ma, Sandy Collier
April 2016
Hospice
Paula Rhodes, Sandy Collier
May 2016
Volunteer at Public Library
“Leading to a Better Community”
Altrusa is an international non-profit organization making our local communities better through leadership, partnership and service
This newsletter is brought to you by the Communication Committee of the Macomb Altrusa Club, Macomb, Illinois
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Just a minute with a member
Each month we will feature a Macomb Altrusan
- to learn a little bit more about each other!
“Minute” by Karen Iversen,
Communications Committee member
Say “Hello” to Sandy
Collier,
our featured
member of the
month!
TELL A LITTLE ABOUT
YOURSELF
I was born and raised in
Pasadena, California, and
it was a family ritual to attend the Rose Parade
every year. I graduated in a senior class of 1200
students from Pasadena High School and then
received my BA in Psychology from Occidental
College. I went a 5th year to UC Riverside to get
my Elementary Teaching Credential and student
taught at the school where my soon-to-be
husband Bob was teaching. We had two sons 14
months apart so life became very busy! In 1979
we moved to Macomb for Bob’s position at WIU
and I completed my MS in Elementary Ed at WIU.
We thought we would be in Illinois 2 or 3 years
but actually grew to love the small-town mid-west
life and we’re still here!!
Our son Steve is now living in Florida with his wife
Wendy, has a 1-year old and is a firefighter. Our
son Brian lives in Missouri with his wife Carrie,
has a 4 and 7-year old and works as an RN.
WHAT TYPE OF WORK HAVE YOU DONE IN YOUR
LIFE?
I worked as a summer bank teller to help with my
college expenses and then after receiving my
degree, taught 3rd and 4th grade in California.
After we moved, I taught kindergarten in Macomb
and then 1st grade for 20 years in the
Colchester/West Prairie School District.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO FOR FUN?
My greatest joy right now is spending time with
our grandchildren. I also enjoy reading, quilting,
traveling, playing bridge, fly fishing and walking.
In the community I am a volunteer for Baby TALK
and a member of Wesley Church and Macomb
Woman’s Club.
HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED WITH ALTRUSA?
While I was teaching in Colchester, I referred a
number of my students for tutoring. I was also a
friend of Rosalie Severinsen and she invited me
to attend an Altrusa meeting. I became a
member in 2006. I have served on most of the
Committees and as Vice-President. But my
biggest commitment of time has been to the
Summer Tutoring Program. My first 2 years in the
club, I assisted Linda Thistlethwaite with the
program and then became one of the
coordinators of the program for the past 8 years.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT BEING A
MEMBER OF ALTRUSA?
I enjoy Altrusa because of its strong support of
literacy and service to our community. But I also
enjoy the chance to get to know and work with a
great group of fun, caring and dedicated ladies!!
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Our Favorite Recipes
Recipes gathered by Lara Lessard,
Communications Committee member
This recipe comes
from Altrusa
member Cindy
Weintraub.
Holiday Treat
Cindy got this
recipe from an old
high school
classmate and enjoys making this treat for
Christmas gifts and also for potlucks and bake
sales.
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2 Sticks of butter (room temperature)
1 small package of Hershey Kisses
½ cup of sugar
1 tsp of vanilla
2 cups of all purpose flour
1 cup of finely chopped walnuts
Confection sugar for sprinkling
Remove foil from Hershey Kisses
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Beat butter at
medium speed, add sugar and vanilla until light
and fluffy. Beat in flour and walnuts until well
combined. Use a small cookie scoop, scoop out
dough. Flatten dough in the palm of your hand
and place a kiss in the middle of the dough.
Shape dough around the kiss until completely
covered. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet,
bake 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Let the
walnut balls completely cool, then sprinkle with
powdered sugar.
Reader’s Corner
Reviews gathered by Ann Abbot,
Communications Committee member
Featuring the favorite books of our
members!
What is your favorite book or what are you
reading now?
Heather Munro - my favorite book is
Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.
I first read this book when I was
a teenager and I was totally
blown away by it. I thought I
knew what was what back then
and I thought I knew what
literature was, but this book
was unlike any I had ever read
before. So raw, so ragged, so
real. I couldn 't believe that a
book could speak to me that
way. I read every word and then
I read it again and again. It has
stayed with me through the
years. I have re-read it many times. Now reading it is
like reconnecting with an old friend. Nowadays there
are many books that have copied this type and style,
but this is the original, the classic. I feel lucky that I
read this book when I did, so I encountered it
unencumbered with the layers of the phony stuff that
comes later in life...
What am I reading now? Just
finished Marie Kondo's book
The life-changing magic of
tidying-up and loved it. Many
parts motivated me to really
examine my relationship with
my belongings and ask myself
why do I keep some things? So
far I have gotten rid of 6
garbage bags full of "stuff", with
lots more to go! It does seem
like magic! Will it change my
life? - I'll see! Will it work for you? - only one way to
find out!
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2015-2016
Macomb Altrusa Officers
and Board
President - Karen Trusley
Calendar
Vice-President – Penny Pollock
Past President - Cindy Roon
Recording Secretary – Liz Duvall
8-22 Bazaar Kitchen Committee Meeting,
Hardees, 9:00 a.m.
8-26 Altrusa General Meeting at WIU Library,
Room 180 -- 6:30 p.m. Bring school
supplies!
9-6
9-8
Volunteering at Labor Day with the Lions
Club City Park, Colchester
From 10am-4pm
International Literacy Day
9-10 Board Meeting at Everly House,
5:15 p.m.
9-11 Balloon Rally and Kite Festival
9-13 Altrusa Get Together, Trinity
Lutheran Church, 123
S. Campbell St. Macomb
9-15 Grant applications due to International
Foundation
9-21 International Peace Day
Treasurer – Brae Hattaway
Corresponding Secretary – Karen Iversen
Chair:
Communication Comm.: Heather Munro
Finance Committee:
Brae Hattaway
Membership Comm.:
Jeanie Sowers
Service Committee:
Paula Rhodes
I changed my password
everywhere to
‘incorrect.’
That way when I forget
it, it always reminds
me, ‘Your password is
incorrect.’
Anonymous
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Members - Bazaar information - letter and applications for vendors please share with anyone you know who is interested!
BAZAAR VENDOR LETTER
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BAZAAR VENDOR APPLICATION
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BAZAAR FLYER