Altrusans thanked for sponsoring new members


Evelyn Lawson, Lori Bollig, Donna Herman, and Dorinda Elder were recognized and thanked this week for sponsoring new members of our Montrose club.

Each was presented with a pin and a note from International President Zaida Perez-Mendez stating:


Thank you for sponsoring a new Altrusan.

As members, we are committed to the future of Altrusa and nothing will stop us; that is why we believe in our dreams and "Embrace the World" as Leaders in Service.

Preparing for the Holiday Festival


Lorie Bollig and Judy Snedeker, along with other members of the Holiday Festival committee, gave Altrusans a preview of some of the wreaths, garlands, and other holiday decorations which will be part of the silent auction fundraiser this year on November 16.


The committee reported on sponsorships already received and those still needed, and passed around a sign-up sheet for volunteers to help with various tasks during and after the event, including bringing hors d'oevres, doing clean-up, handling the sale of commemorative glasses, and greeting people as they arrive.


Remember to come help with setup on Saturday, November 10 at 1:30 PM at Wells Fargo Bank downtown.

October 2007 Newsletter

The current issue of our local newsletter, ALTRUSUN, is available online:

October 2007, Volume 31, Issue 5 (707 Kb PDF)

ASTRA members participate in Bosom Buddies Walk/Run


ASTRA members Katherine Boy, Jamie Elder, Bree Shawcroft, Rebecca Sherwood, Ashley Tyrrell, Laura Schroedel, Sara Kuta, Kassey Petschl, Kristin Lehri, Jori Ayres, Autumn Triesch, and Meagan Lynch, along with Altrusa Chair Judy Snedeker, Co-Chair Val Burnell and Jessica Voivedich were a part of this year's Bosom Buddies Walk/Run.



Altrusa/ASTRA Volunteers Clean Up

ASTRA members Tessa Sullivan, Mary Katherine Hooley, and Meagan Lynch (ASTRA President) help clean up US Highway 550


A group of 21 members and friends of Altrusa and its youth affiliate, ASTRA, picked up an assortment of cans, bottles, hubcaps, cardboard, auto parts, and even a stray one dollar bill along US 550 between Montrose and Colona on Saturday, October 6.

We cleaned up from Mile Marker 121 to 123, and even a bit beyond! The volunteers met in front of the Jerky store, donned fashionable orange vests, and set out with huge orange garbage bags. We filled a total of 42 large bags with roadside trash.

Watch for a repeat of this event next Spring. We hope you'll join us!



Susan Woody was the pleased winner of the drawing for a grabber tool for picking up trash.


Diane Winger demonstrates that picking up trash can be fun.

Thanks to Altrusa members Roberta Hoey, Christy Biella, Kaye Hotsenpiller, Carol Parker, Anita Johansen, Al Shoemmer, Natalie Frush, Judy Snedeker, Sally Senger, Diane Winger, and Susan Woody
and thanks also to ASTRA members Catherine Buy, Jaimee Elder, Bree Shawcroft, Rebecca Sherwood, Ashley Tyrrell, Laura Schroedel, Sara Kuta, Kassey Petschl, Kristin LehriJori Ayres, Autumn Triesch, and Meagan Lynch.

September 2007 Newsletter

The current issue of our local newsletter, ALTRUSUN, is available online:
September 2007, Volume 31, Issue 4 (400 Kb PDF)