Governor's Message

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

I want to thank everyone who attended this year's conference in Bishop, especially District Eleven Past Governor Carol Latham, for her article outlining this year's grand event, as well as all the members of Altrusa Interational Inc., Indian Wells Valley and Altrusa International Inc. of the Eastern Sierra for a JOB WELL DONE!

Planning sessions were well organized and much was accomplished. All of your hard work paid off. Thank You to Conference Co-chairs Debby Brickey and Trish Schlichting; you both were on top of things at all times and looking out for each other. You truly set an example of teamwork. A special Thank You, too, to Andrea Shallcross for all of her extra help wth the Governor's reception.

The next two years will be exciting for all of us. Service and Literacy Projects, Membership and workshops are among the things that will bring District Eleven clubs and members together to create an esprit de corps.

We'll be sharing dates for the Area Workshops. Please remember that in addition to the time District Officers spend in preparing for these workshops, it is the interaction of clubs that makes them successful and valuable. Please make every effort to attend. If you are unavailable for the workshop in your area, consider attending one in another area.

I look forward to working with our newly elected Board, a group of dedicated leaders. I am also very excited by the positive energy demonstrated by our new Chairmen. Remember that we are here for every club and every Altrusan.

My theme is "Share the Knowledge - Serve with Power". It is up to each of us to "Share the Knowledge" of Altrusa. If we do, we will see our numbers increase. And if we "Serve with Power" in our communities, we can make a difference. Here's to our continued good works.

I am looking forward to geting to know each of you and to sharing our love for Altrusa.

Yours in Altrusa - Ann

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