tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36906880707127529172024-03-12T20:03:07.991-06:00Altrusa International of Montrose Colorado<b>Provides community service, enhances leadership and personal development, and encourages fellowship.
<br><br>Vision: Giving the gifts of leadership and service to communities worldwide.</b>
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<i>Altrusa is an international non-profit organization, making our local communities better through leadership, partnership, and service.</i>Altrusa International of Montrose Colorado, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17454759084209375788noreply@blogger.comBlogger287125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3690688070712752917.post-3583193957098370202020-07-30T14:58:00.000-06:002020-07-30T15:00:28.836-06:00Follow us on Facebook<br />
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President: <b>Eva Veitch</b><br />
President-Elect: <b>Sonja Horn</b><br />
1st Vice President/Membership: <b>Linda Riba</b><br />
2nd Vice President/Service: <strong>Linda Fuller</strong><br />
Secretary: <strong>Kim Lundgren</strong><br />
Treasurer: <b>Ginny Spaven</b><br />
Treasurer-Elect: <b>Gail Kubik</b><br />
Immediate Past President: <b>Elaine Hale-Jones</b><br />
Director: <strong>Lori Michaels</strong><br />
Director: <b>Roberta Hoey</b><br />
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</strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3690688070712752917.post-707738454430991802020-07-30T05:00:00.000-06:002020-07-30T18:20:59.449-06:00Altrusa International Foundation of Montrose CO - Board of Trustees 2020-2021Officers elected for the 2020-2021 Foundation Board are:<br />
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Ann Carr - <strong>President</strong><br />
Linda Riba - <strong>Vice President </strong><br />
Gail Kubik - <strong>Secretary</strong><br />
Roberta Hoey - <strong>Treasurer</strong><br />
Janyne Yehling - <strong>Vice-Treasurer</strong><br />
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<b>Trustees:</b><br />
Sonja Horn (Altrusa President-Elect)<br />
Linda Fuller (Altrusa 2nd Vice-President & Service Chair)<br />
Erin Berge (Altrusa Grants / Bequest Chair)<br />
Carol Watson<br />
Diana Varey<br />
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In accordance with Altrusa Principles: to expand community services; to enhance Altrusa's reputation in Montrose County; and to build financial credibility through efficient financial management and solicitation of grants, bequests and tax deductible donations.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3690688070712752917.post-1162522634324885982019-05-21T14:33:00.000-06:002019-06-10T09:55:08.010-06:002019-2020 Board of Directors<div style="text-align: right;">
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President: <b>Elaine Hale-Jones</b><br />
President-Elect: <b>Eva Veitch</b><br />
1st Vice President: <b>Kim Lundgren</b><br />
2nd Vice President: <strong>Debbie Blanchard</strong><br />
Secretary: <strong>Nadin Souders</strong><br />
Treasurer: <b>Ginny Spaven</b><br />
Treasurer-Elect: <b>Linda Fuller</b><br />
Immediate Past President: <b>Janyne Yehling</b><br />
Director: <strong>Lori Michaels</strong><br />
Director: <b>Val Burnell</b><br />
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President: <b>Janyne Yehling</b><br />
President-Elect: <b>Elaine Hale-Jones</b><br />
1st Vice President: <b>Molly Shaver</b><br />
2nd Vice President: <strong>Linda Riba</strong><br />
Secretary: <strong>Lori Michaels</strong><br />
Treasurer: <b>Dorinda Elder</b><br />
Treasurer-Elect: <b>Ginny Spaven</b><br />
Immediate Past President: <b>Sonja Horn</b><br />
Director: <strong>Sharlene Martinson</strong><br />
Director: <b>Val Burnell</b><br />
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Our club is thrilled to have received so many awards at the 2018 Altrusa International District Ten, Inc. Conference!<br />
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We are also extremely proud of our own Marianne Cross for receiving this year's <b>Governor's Award</b>. This award is for an Altrusan who has made a lasting contribution to the organization as a result of involvement and dedication to their local Altrusa Club. Marianne was recognized for her distinguished record of service to her local club (Montrose) as well as to Altrusa District Ten.<br />
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Distinguished Club – 2016-2017 (our club has been honored with this designation for each of the 25 years it has been awarded)<br />
Communications – Newsletter -- 2nd place<br />
Communications – Yearbook -- 1st place<br />
Nancy Taylor Environmental Award -- 1st place<br />
Jen Hanson District Ten Community Service Award - 3rd place<br />
Ethel Fritch District Ten Literacy Award & Letha H. Brown International Literacy Award -- Montrose, CO – 3rd Place<br />
Dr. Nina Fay Calhoun International Relations Award – 2nd Place<br />
Mamie L. Bass Service Award – 1st Place<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3690688070712752917.post-5916399117865218462017-09-15T08:35:00.001-06:002017-09-15T08:36:23.860-06:00The Voice of the San JuansOur final competition is almost here! Join us for this fabulous competition where the audience gets to vote on the best singer among the 12 finalists selected previously at the Blind Auditions in July.<br />
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For the 24th consecutive year, Altrusa of Montrose has been recognized as a "Distinguished Club" in the international organization. The award is based on numerous factors, including the service projects we do for our community, member participation, recognition of Altrusa within our community, involvement in other non-profit and charitable groups, and more.</div>
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The emblems recognizing this award have changed over the years, but our members' commitment to altruism, service, and volunteering has remained strong.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3690688070712752917.post-68053479252733052812017-07-04T12:25:00.003-06:002017-07-04T12:25:40.914-06:00Altrusa International Foundation of Montrose CO TrusteesOfficers elected for the 2017-2018 Foundation Board are:<br />
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Ann Carr - <strong>President</strong><br />
Dorinda Elder - <strong>Vice President </strong><br />
Lori Michaels - <strong>Secretary</strong><br />
Roberta Hoey - <strong>Treasurer</strong><br />
Janyne Yehling (Altrusa President-Elect) <strong>- Assistant Treasurer</strong><br />
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<b>Trustees:</b><br />
Linda Riba (Altrusa 2nd Vice-President & Service Chair)<br />
Erin Berge (Altrusa Grants / Bequest Chair)<br />
Carol Watson<br />
Valerie Chapman<br />
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<strong>Mission Statement</strong><br />
In accordance with Altrusa Principles: to expand community services; to enhance Altrusa's reputation in Montrose County; and to build financial credibility through efficient financial management and solicitation of grants, bequests and tax deductible donations.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3690688070712752917.post-55965875742666680852017-05-16T16:59:00.000-06:002017-09-19T14:08:39.093-06:002017 - 2018 Board of Directors<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; font-weight: bold; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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President: <b>Sonja Horn</b><br />
President-Elect: <b>Janyne Yehling</b><br />
1st Vice President: <b>Eva Veitch</b><br />
2nd Vice President: <strong>Linda Riba</strong><br />
Secretary: <strong>Diana Varey</strong><br />
Treasurer: <b>Molly Shaver</b><br />
Treasurer-Elect: <b>Dorinda Elder</b><br />
Immediate Past President:<br />
<b>Gail Kubik</b><br />
Director: <strong>Sharlene Martinson</strong><br />
Director: <strong>Dorothy Causey</strong><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Margaret Goodhue (at podium) welcomes our new Board of Directors:<br />
L to R: Gail Kubik, Sonja Horn, Margaret Goodhue, Dorothy Causey,<br />
Molly Shaver, Dana Gleason, Linda Riba<br />
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</strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3690688070712752917.post-9532375848296436682016-10-20T17:19:00.001-06:002016-10-20T17:19:54.687-06:00Montrose club honored with another Distinguished Club Award<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Immediate Past President, Margaret Goodhue, points out the various <br />Distinguished Club Award patches and pin as President-Elect<br />Sonja Horn looks on.</td></tr>
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For each of the 23 years that the international organization has recognized Altrusa clubs which meet a stringent list of criteria, Altrusa International of Montrose Colorado has earned that recognition. We are extremely proud that our Montrose club is the only club within the worldwide organization to have been honored each and every one of those years.<br />
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A "Distinguished Club" is one that has broad, active participation in volunteer work by its members, is recognized within its community (thank you, Montrose!) for its contributions, has won awards for its projects, includes members who serve at the District and the International levels of the organization, maintains a local Foundation as well as a club, partners with other non-profits, and many more measures of excellence.<br />
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Although the items we display to show our status have changed over the years from a yellow patch to white, and most recently, to a pin (all of which we proudly display on a banner), the concept remains the same. We, as members of a worldwide community, dedicate ourselves to making our community better through leadership, partnership, and service.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3690688070712752917.post-10076923599487413082016-08-17T10:00:00.000-06:002016-08-17T10:00:00.033-06:00Altrusa International Foundation of Montrose Board of TrusteesOfficers elected for the 2016-2017 Foundation Board are:<br />
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Ann Carr - <strong>President</strong><br />
Sonja Horn - <strong>Vice President </strong>(Altrusa President-Elect)<br />
Jeannie Hammitt - <strong>Secretary</strong><br />
Roberta Hoey - <strong>Treasurer</strong><br />
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<b>Trustees:</b><br />
Lori Michaels (Altrusa 2nd Vice-President & Service Chair)<br />
Erin Berge (Altrusa Grants / Bequest Chair)<br />
Ginny Spaven<br />
Dorinda Elder<br />
Carol Watson<br />
Eileen Field<br />
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In accordance with Altrusa Principles: to expand community services; to enhance Altrusa's reputation in Montrose County; and to build financial credibility through efficient financial management and solicitation of grants, bequests and tax deductible donations.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3690688070712752917.post-15565398976280927662016-06-03T09:50:00.000-06:002016-06-03T09:50:51.649-06:00The VOICE of the San Juans<div style="text-align: center;">
Altrusa of Montrose is excited to announce our new fall fundraiser:</div>
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We welcome vocalists from all over the Western Slope to compete for the $1,000 cash prize to the winner.<br />
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Come cheer on your favorite singers at the Blind Auditions and enjoy snacks and beverages at the Magic Circle Theatre. Tickets are limited, so buy yours today for only $15.<br />
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Join the excitement at the Final Competition as the best of the best compete for the top prize! Buy your general admission tickets before they sell out for just $25. Or, reserve your VIP tickets for $50 each for the best seats in the Pavilion auditorium.<br />
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Everything you need to know -- whether you are a potential Sponsor, a vocalist, a fan, or have music-related products or services to promote or sell in the foyer at the Pavilion -- can be found on the event website:<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3690688070712752917.post-73710700057764979782016-05-17T15:58:00.001-06:002016-05-17T15:59:56.755-06:002016-2017 Board of Directors<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Incoming President Gail Kubik receives the gavel from<br />
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President: <b>Gail Kubik</b><br />
President-Elect: <strong>Sonja Horn</strong><br />
1st Vice President: <b>Janyne Yehling</b><br />
2nd Vice President: <strong>Lori Michaels</strong><br />
Secretary: <strong>Ann Carr</strong><br />
Treasurer: <b>Tracie Rief</b><br />
Treasurer-Elect: <b>Molly Shaver</b><br />
Immediate Past President: <b>Margaret Goodhue</b><br />
Director: <strong>Dana Gleason</strong><br />
Director: <strong>Dorothy Causey</strong><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L to R: Molly Shaver, Janyne Yehling, Sonja Horn, Marianne Cross (M.C.), Ann Carr<br />
Dorothy Causey, Dana Gleason, Lori Michaels, Margaret Goodhue, Tracie Rief</td></tr>
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</strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3690688070712752917.post-91563586439090172822016-05-10T14:48:00.000-06:002016-05-10T14:48:25.771-06:00A book for every 1st GraderOnce again, Altrusa of Montrose is teaming up with the Library and Rotary to enhance literacy for all the first grade students in our local school district. We're visiting each first grade classroom and handing out a free book (provided by our Altrusa club) to each child.<br />
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The children are also enjoying a field trip to the library, where they are issued a library card and learn about borrowing books as well as all the outstanding children's programs our library has to offer.<br />
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We know how important reading is to the future of these young children and are proud to be a part of this award-winning program.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3690688070712752917.post-84225061171642638442015-11-17T21:06:00.001-07:002015-11-17T21:06:17.591-07:00Season's Readings - book donations neededWe're starting up our annual project to collect new and gently-used children's books and make sure children in need in our community receive a gift of books this holiday season. Altrusa will also purchase additional books, especially in Spanish, to add to those donated by people in and around our town.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3690688070712752917.post-74168722636104745782015-10-27T21:12:00.001-06:002015-10-27T21:12:23.935-06:00Altrusa donates Children’s Library to CASA<br />
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Literacy is a core focus of Altrusa International, and the local Montrose club chose a new project this autumn to commemorate International Literacy Day. Following research and discussion with CASA’s Director, Carlton Mason, Altrusa’s Literacy Committee became aware of the need for children’s books in their facility. <a href="http://casa7jd.org/" target="_blank">CASA</a> – Court Appointed Special Advocates – is an organization serving abused and neglected children who have been removed from their homes and find themselves in the courts and child welfare system through no fault of their own. CASA helps to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect through advocacy and interaction, and the local office serves Montrose, Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Ouray, and San Miguel Counties.<br />
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A section of the CASA building was sectioned off for a new children’s library and shelving and signage was added. Altrusa of Montrose purchased $1,150 in new books for children ages 2-14 plus two bean bag chairs for the area. The Literacy committee tagged and sorted books and delivered them, along with the chairs. Altrusa members and CASA staff were on hand for the library dedication.<br />
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The books will be read in the library and also be given to children wanting to keep the books.<br />
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Since the dedication, Mason has reported the children and their families are enjoying the books and some of the books have been taken home. The book collection was supplemented by Thomas and Stephanie Keller, who donated books from Hastings, and to Freddie Hancock of Montrose Manor who also donated books.
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Altrusa of Montrose is offering a new event this <b>November 7</b> to raise funds to benefit our community and others with connections to the people of Montrose. The <b>Altrusa Autumn Affair</b> will be held in the beautifully-restored <b><a href="https://thelarknsparrow.com/" target="_blank">Lark & Sparrow Historic Venue</a></b> at 511 E. Main Street from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. The evening will feature live jazz by <b>The House Blend</b>, delicious appetizers and desserts catered by <b><a href="http://montrosebistro.com/" target="_blank">The Bistro</a></b>, and a silent auction with a fun twist. Along with gift baskets and centerpieces, the auction will include two special collections of gift cards and gift certificates from local merchants for a wide range of goods and services. The winning bidders on these baskets of gift cards can use all the cards for themselves or can give some away as gifts for others.<br />
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Altrusa is a non-profit, world-wide volunteer organization of people with diverse backgrounds and experience dedicated to improving our communities by personal service. Our local Montrose club was organized in 1975 and, with its 50 members, is one of the largest and most active clubs in the entire international organization.<br />
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Altrusa Clubs develop and fund specific service projects to meet community needs and are recognized nationally and internationally for their significant contributions. Locally, Altrusa of Montrose provided over $40,000 in scholarships, donations to non-profits, and community service projects during the 2014-2015 fiscal year. All profits from the Autumn Affair, which replaces Altrusa’s long-running Holiday Festival fundraiser this year, help enable the service organization to continue its many projects and services.<br />
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Altrusa of Montrose volunteers for Bosom Buddies at their annual walk/run, organizes and donates books for <b><a href="http://altrusa.blogspot.com/search?q=seasons+readings" target="_blank">Seasons Readings</a></b>, provides a children’s library for <b><a href="http://casa7jd.org/" target="_blank">CASA</a></b>, offers awards for teaching excellence at our local schools, contributes to <b><a href="http://www.mcsd.org/District_Departments/after_school___alternative_programs/adult_basic_education_" target="_blank">Adult Basic Education</a></b>, provides books to every First Grade student in our district (in a joint project with the Montrose Library and Rotary), helps sponsor the Montrose Community Dinner (Thanksgiving), donates Love Hug Bears to <b><a href="http://www.montrosehospital.com/" target="_blank">Montrose Memorial Hospital</a></b> to give to young patients, grants scholarships to local students, and has provided assistance to many organizations such as <b><a href="https://www.hopewestco.org/" target="_blank">HopeWest</a></b>, Salvation Army, <b><a href="https://buildinglives.org/" target="_blank">Habitat for Humanity</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.montrose-child-advocacy.org/" target="_blank">Dolphin House</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.passagecharter.org/" target="_blank">Passage Charter School</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.montrosegardens.org/" target="_blank">Montrose Botanic Gardens</a></b>, <a href="http://communityoptionsinc.org/" target="_blank"><b>Community Options</b></a>, and many more.<br />
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Tickets are available through October 31 for $35 each; starting November 1, the price goes to $40. Tickets may be purchased at <b><a href="http://myfabula.com/" target="_blank">Fabula</a></b>, 317 E. Main, during regular business hours, or from Brown Paper Tickets online at <a href="http://altrusa.bpt.me/"><b>http://altrusa.bpt.me</b></a>. Brown Paper Tickets charges a small processing fee for each ticket sold.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3690688070712752917.post-69911648183872936352015-09-17T11:28:00.002-06:002015-09-26T08:44:03.349-06:00Altrusa Autumn Affair -- a new event!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Save the date! Altrusa is changing things up a bit this year. Instead of our Holiday Festival & Gifts fundraiser event in late November, we're celebrating Autumn with the Altrusa Autumn Affair at the beautiful Lark & Sparrow venue. Food, music, silent auction -- it'll be great!</div>
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Mark your calendars for <b>Saturday, November 7</b>. Catering by <b><a href="http://montrosebistro.com/" target="_blank">The Bistro</a></b>, light jazz by <b>The House Blend</b> (with Jordan Carls)<span style="line-height: 19.32px;">, fabulous gift baskets featuring gift cards from a wide assortment of local businesses, plus delightful gift items for yourself or a friend.</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 19.32px;">Tickets are now available online, or from <a href="http://myfabula.com/" target="_blank"><b>Fabula</b></a> on E. Main Street.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 19.32px;">Don't miss this fun opportunity to help raise funds so that Altrusa of Montrose CO can continue to serve our community. During our 2014-2015 fiscal year, we provided over $40,000 </span><span style="line-height: 19.32px;">in scholarships, grants, and assistance through numerous projects for our community and others. </span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3690688070712752917.post-34831843461481687322015-07-07T17:12:00.002-06:002015-07-07T17:12:21.058-06:00Altrusa of Montrose turns 40<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">Altrusa of Montrose celebrated our local club's 40th anniversary at their meeting on June 16, 2015. The International organization will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2017.</span><br />
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Ginny Spaven - <strong>President</strong><br />
Dorinda Elder - <strong>Vice President</strong><br />
Kaye Hotsenpillar - <strong>Secretary</strong><br />
Rose Price - <strong>Treasurer</strong><br />
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<b>Trustees:</b><br />
Gail Kubik (Altrusa President-Elect)<br />
Lori Michaels (Altrusa 2nd Vice-President & Service Chair)<br />
Erin Berge (Altrusa Grants / Bequest Chair)<br />
Robera Hoey<br />
Ann Carr<br />
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<strong>Mission Statement</strong><br />
In accordance with Altrusa Principles: to expand community services; to enhance Altrusa's reputation in Montrose County; and to build financial credibility through efficient financial management and solicitation of grants, bequests and tax deductible donations.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3690688070712752917.post-34088577247062889442015-06-02T09:01:00.002-06:002015-06-02T09:02:01.759-06:002015 - 2016 Board of Directors<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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President: <b>Margaret Goodhue</b><br />
President-Elect: <b>Gail Kubik</b><br />
First Vice President:: <strong>Sonja Horn</strong><br />
Second Vice President: <strong>Lori Michaels</strong><br />
Secretary: <strong>Roberta Hoey</strong><br />
Treasurer: <b>Janyne Yehling</b><br />
Treasurer-Elect: <b>Tracie Rief</b><br />
Immediate Past President: <strong>Marianne Cross</strong><br />
Director: <strong>Dana Gleason</strong><br />
Director: <strong>Diane Winger</strong><br />
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<strong><br /></strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3690688070712752917.post-946315567544440702015-05-12T18:12:00.000-06:002015-05-12T18:12:39.505-06:00Altrusa provides scholarships to area studentsAltrusa members honored this year's scholarship recipients and their families at a meeting on May 12, 2015. Five local students were selected to receive scholarships of $1,000 each.<br />
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Cheyenne Foster will be attending the Delta/Montrose Technical College studying early childhood education. Zane White from Olathe High School will attend the University of Alaska at Fairbanks studying fire science. Brenna Gaber from Montrose High School will attend Fort Lewis College. She was planning to study agriculture business but that major is no longer offered, so she has selected a double major to approximate the same overall studies. Marisa Jahnke from Montrose High School will attend Colorado Mesa University studying counseling psychology and art education. Theresa Tafoya from Olathe High School will attend Regis University studying biology with a medical focus.<br />
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The scholarship review committee was extremely impressed with these five candidates and our entire Altrusa club wishes each of them great success in their future studies.<br />
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