Altrusa international of greater bangor, inc posts. Altrusa international in order to better serve our community, we are accepting donations. We can achieve even more when we bring people together. Altrusa is an international nonprofit organisation, making our local communities better through leadership, partnership, and service. The sanford springvale altrusa club is looking for new members. In addition to supporting each other on projects and at meetings, this is also a group of lifelong friends that are there to support you. Altrusa international leading to a better community. Our new project on board is memory books for the belknap county nursing home. Our members come from varying occupations and lifest. Spring and fall we help out with gardening at the barron center. Monthly dinners donated and prepared for the ronald macdonald house families. Altrusa house 1116 east mason street green bay, wi 54301 phone. Our club offers an opportunity to make a real difference in portland, me. Summer learning program in the summertime, altrusa portland hosts a summer learning day picnic in deering oaks.
I want my used books to go to people who are in need. In order to better serve our community, we are accepting donations. Where in portland oregon can i can donate some used books. Altrusa international club delivers gifts to bangor homeless. Portland altrusans participate in regular community service activities throughout the year. It has grown into an organization of over 9,000 members, worldwide. At the end of the reading session, the children are each given a book to keep. The club is dedicated to reaching out to all of door county, encouraging women from all walks of life to become involved in the community. The very first altrusa principle states that altrusa is a builder of leaders, indicating the growth pattern in altrusa.
From october to may, we read to kindergarten classes and give away brand new forever books to greater portland kindergarten students. There are 14 districts, plus a clubatlarge in altrusa international, with membership in 19 countries. Most of us are women, as altrusa was founded in 1917 as a womens organization, but we have welcomed men to our membership for over a decade. Portland sarah weeks, 68, of portland passed away wednesday, oct. Two new members were recently inducted into altrusa of sanfordspringvale. The members of our clubs, known as altrusans, are energetic, serviceminded people of all ages and ethnicities. Altrusa international district eleven contains 20 clubs, in california and arizona. Altrusa is an international nonprofit organisation making our local communities better through leadership, partnership, and service. Altrusa district twelve covers clubs in oregon, washington, and british columbia.
Powells is an independent bookstore based in portland, oregon. No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated. Altrusa is an international nonprofit organization, making our local communities better through leadership. Alfred durham as a chain of national clubs for business and professional women. This nation wide altrusa project involved book give aways during september on the classic hits radio station thats the story programme. I love books and i always want them to have good homes where theyll be appreciated. Altrusa participates in aspenfest and will give books to. Altrusa is an international service organization for business and professional people. They help keep three of sanfords little free libraries stocked with books.
Altrusa international of greater bangor is an international organization of professionals dedicated to community service. Altrusa is more than most service organizations, it is an extended family. Day of caring began with nicki griffin leading anita chandler, lynn chick, katie klein, pam lemieux, trish. The first district, which comprised the new england states, ny, pa and nj, was the forerunner of the present district two. District nine suggested each club donate 900 books this year. Members read a book to a kindergarten class and then give each child a book to take home, as well as giving the teacher a book for the classroom. The first altrusa was organized in nashville, tennessee in april 1917 and became international in 1935. Grant guidelines eligible organizations must be 501c3 nonprofit organizations located in delaware county requesting funding for educational, scientific and other charitable. Home current events past events newsletters club information membership info about lockedtest our monthly newsletters the altrusagram. A club member is currently transcribing childrens books into braille to be donated to the wisconsin center for the blind and visually impaired in. We look to our vision and mission statements as guides to grow altrusa and the service altrusans provide in their.
Constance rosario obituary portland, me portland press. Members of ruidoso altrusa wore derby hats and spread the word about breast cancer awareness month during the aspenfest parade will give books away to children on halloween. Plan to celebrate fall with prescott farm and visit bess the book bus. May has been a very busy month for portland altrusa members. Our district also includes hawaii, sonora mexico, baja california sur and baja california norte, mexico. The first event will be to celebrate the september. Our club offers an opportunity to make a real difference in corvallis and benton county. My students get their reading material from their english teachers or the school library, and not from a regular library. Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. Astra is a volunteer organization for youths in our local area. Wednesday of each month are on hold until further notice. Nationally, altrusa membership has included people as well known as eleanor roosevelt. Shown here are pam letourneau and her sponsor bernice chadwick, and new member letty. Altrusa is an international association of business executives and professionals who volunteer their energies and expertise in projects dedicated to community betterment.
She surprised her family and probably herself when she thoroughly enjoyed sailing on casco. Altrusa is an international nonprofit organization making our local communities better through leadership, partnership, and. Portland, oregon 36 years old caucasian 240 usd offers incentives featured profile. At this event, they set up tables and let children. Altrusa meredith community dinners held on the 4th. It brings together members from a wide variety of career fields and occupations, who work together to assist human needs and improve the quality of life through service projects and collaboration within the community. Altrusa had its beginning with only a few members in nashville, tennessee, in 1917. Altrusa of gig harbors mission is to serve the needs of our community and those who call it their home altrusa of gig harbor is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to enhance the community through leadership and service.
At the international convention in toronto in 1955, the districts were enlarged and windsor and london, ontario, canada, were added district five. Madras the district supported the altrusa club of madras. While the group in bangor is composed of women, membership is open to men as well. Altrusa international was once known as the national association of altrusa clubs.
At that time, altrusa was the first international classified service club for then executive and professional women to have an official observer appointed to the united nations, frances k. Altrusa of laconia supports literacy and is excited to have bess the book bus come to laconia for the first time. Anchorage atlanta austin baltimore boston brooklyn charlotte. Claus and the two lively elves our organization sponsors a yearly visit of santa and mrs. Altrusa is an international organization dedicated to the promotion of service and literacy to the community and the world. The 12bed altrusa house offers a home away from home to patients and families who need to stay overnight during a medical emergency. Powells books the worlds largest independent bookstore. It belongs to district seven which includes iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north and south dakota, upper michigan and wisconsin. We were asked by altrusa international to donate at least 100 books this year for the 100 year anniversary of altrusa so we have met that goal.
Clubs were also encouraged to organise other literacy projects nepal club collected books and stationery which were donated to a school in nepal. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Applications are accepted throughout the year, and written notification will be sent to the applicant within 90 days. Altrusa international club delivers gifts to bangor. Altrusa started an advised fund at madison community foundation in 1986 to further its aim of providing service to the community. Our local club, here in laconia, nh has a proud history of community service in the lakes region area, and we strive for projects that will help us make a difference. Bess the book bus is a nonprofit, 501c3 organization committed to extending literacy across the country. In 1930, altrusa had grown to the point where they decided to add two more districts. This site uses cookies to personalize your experience, analyze site usage, and offer tailored promotions.
Giving over 1 million volunteer hours annually, throughout 11 countries, our focus is literacy along with specific projects unique to our individual community. I want to find a worthy cause in portland oregon to give used books. Altrusa is an international nonprofit organization making our local communities better through leadership, partnership, and service. Jun 24, 2010 when someone finds your book and decides to keep it, they will go to the bookcrossing website and enter when and where they found the book. Altrusa of door county is a featured charity at the green door thrift store in sturgeon bay and is the beneficiary of a portion of the proceeds when designated by donors. In 1930, a district plan of organization was adopted, and ten districts were established. It was founded in nashville, tennessee in 1917 by dr. Altrusa international of biddefordsaco, biddeford, maine. Youll be notified by email and youll see all the places where each book has traveled. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch.
Our club offers an opportunity to make a real difference in elgin, illinois. We undertake a variety of service, literacy, fundraising and international projects each year. District five came into being in 1954, and branched off ohio and michigan from district four. Please continue to fill up the green altrusa clynk bags. Altrusa international district twelve leading to a better. We appreciate your patience as we follow best practices by discontinuing our monthly dinners for the time being. District nine comprises more than 30 clubs all over the state of. Altrusa international of branch county patriotism efficiency service welcome to the website of altrusa international of branch county. Home meredith altrusa international in meredith, nh. We are a club of diverse individuals dedicated to providing service to our communities, focusing on literacy, fellowship and leadership development. Altrusa international district fifteen new zealand. Altrusa international fund at madison community foundation. Altrusa international, inc altrusa is an international nonprofit organization focused on community service. Each member must be doing the piece of work that is hers in a way that puts her in the front ranks of accomplishment.
Altrusa of gig harbor has served this community since 1981, providing its members with the opportunity to make a difference for a better life here while they learn leadership skills and support each other as friends. Altrusa international was founded in 1917 and the bangor groups charter was granted in 1956. February 2018 january 2018 december 2017 november 2017. Altrusa international portland, maine club founded october 1929. Altrusa portland program meeting news pam delivers a representation of the altrusa organization. Portland altrusa club brings books to kindergarteners at. Marquis, president of the new york city nyc altrusa club. The altrusagram altrusa international district one. Our club offers an opportunity to make a real difference in enterprise. For over 100 years altrusa clubs have collected members from varying occupations and lifestyles. Altrusa international portland, maine club, portland, me.
While there are convention highlights in this issue, be watching for the compass in your email box for more detailed ongoing program updates. Leaders in service, expanding leadership opportunities and providing service to communities worldwide. Altrusa international portland, maine club home facebook. Altrusa international district twelve leading to a. We recognize that all of a sudden like yours, our lives are adjusting daily to this uncharted public health concern. Sarah weeks obituary portland, me portland press herald. Dec 30, 20 altrusa international was founded in 1917 and the bangor groups charter was granted in 1956. Claus, who help altrusa give away new books, candy and goodies to every child that attends. Just click the schedule a pickup button below, choose a date for your donation pickup, leave your clearly labeled donations outside on the day you choose, and our driver will pick. For the conclusion of this years a b c program we visited 3 schools, read to 236 kindergarten students, gave away 250 books, and 8 members accumulated 34 volunteer hours.
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