Continuously serving Kosciusko County since 1854
Altrusa International of Warsaw held their annual banquet on May 15.
Twenty-five members enjoyed celebrating at Papa Vino’s Italian Kitchen. The annual banquet reviews accomplishments of the past year and prepares them to begin a new year, according to a news release from Altrusa.
Special guests Anne Condran and Della Gregory, members of Altrusa - Muncie, attended and presented a recognition pin to President Mary Garrett.
June 1 begins the new year for Altrusa clubs worldwide. New officers for the coming year were installed by Bev Faulkner, communications chair.
The officers for 2025-26 include Garrett; Julie Hall, vice president; Susan Woodward, co-secretary; Paula Shalley, co- secretary; Vicki Martin, co-treasurer; Jan Sloan, co-treasurer; Sharon Sanders, director; Carol Vierling, director; and Martie Lennane, director.
Garrett presented the year-end report. She reviewed the service projects and volunteer opportunities Altrusa members participated in over the year. The largest service project, Bingo for Beaman Home, raised nearly $14,000. The biggest fundraiser was their spring bazaar, which netted nearly $5,000. The money from the fundraiser was distributed in various amounts to local non-profits, such as Operation Read, Boomerang Backpacks, Early Head Start, Ryan’s Case for Smiles, Strengthening Families and Riley Kids Fund.
Garrett chose Inspire Joy as her theme for 2025-26. Members were encouraged to volunteer in areas that would bring them happiness and joy.
Service projects take man-power and over the past year, Altrusa - Warsaw welcomed five new members: Sarah Marsh, Vicki Lothamer, Lan`a Bevely, Pam Craft and Carol Volkers.
Interested individuals are invited to attend any of our upcoming meetings. During the summer, the club meets the third Thursday of the month. The summer meetings will be at Papa Vinos at 5:30 p.m. Upcoming dates are June 19, July 17 and Aug. 21.
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