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Governor's Corner...
 
3 questions can define why I am an Altrusan:
    1) What do I value in life?
     2) Where do I find people who enhance my life?
     3) How do I help others find resources to pursue their values and goals?        
What do I value?  I value making a difference and leaving a wake in my path that helped someone follow along and learn something positive while I follow others who inspire me.   I cannot fix every injustice around me but I can affect small inequities that add up to make big differences in people’s lives by combining my efforts with those of other dynamic people – Altrusans.
 
Where do I find people who enhance my life?  This answer should be obvious.   Becoming an Altrusan put people in my life journey that I never would have met but for the friendships developed within this organization.   Further, while working with Altrusans I learned about community needs that I might never have understood or known about but for presentations and work with Altrusans.   I am the person I am today because of Altrusans who pushed, pulled and encouraged me at every step of this journey to strive to my greatest potential.   What may be less obvious is that there are many people in our communities that are where they are in life because of efforts of Altrusans.   These include scholarship recipients, children inspired by a book, families living healthier lives, families with access to safe shelter and many more.
 
How do I help others find resources to pursue their values and goals?   How we live our lives and set our priorities affects our ability to help not only ourselves but everyone around us.   Our active engagement within this organization with a focus on service to community builds our character and exponentially spreads through our Altrusa community and the surrounding local and global community.   We serve and we therefore lead others to serve until many hands make many differences for many lives. The list is endless of projects by Altrusans that made an impact on lives in Texas and beyond.
 
So why attend Conference 2023?  One hundred years in the making, Altrusa clubs in Texas invest time, talent and gather treasure to impact lives.   Learn how Altrusans’ efforts add up to a major impact in lives across the state of Texas.  Learn about the leaders who created the foundation for the organization to thrive through challenges and unexpected turns in history.   Texas Altrusans will begin the next 100 years of service on April 23, 2023, and you need to join in the celebration of moving forward.   Learn and celebrate the past while celebrating the possibilities of the future.  We will do a little business and do a lot of celebrating.   Be a part of the celebration and meet some of the dynamic personalities of our past while setting the stage with election of our leaders for the start of the next century of service.
In this biennium we rose and we shined while sharing with others how Altrusans can address changing times and needs ………we served.   Thank you one and all.  Hope to see many of you in April in Grapevine.
Mary Black Pearson,                         
Governor of District Nine                  
—Truly the MIGHTY NINTH! 
Altrusa International is celebrating 100 years of service to Texas communities in April 2023.
 
You are invited to join our celebration! Founded in April 1917, Altrusa International is the first, original, women’s service organization in the nation. The first Altrusa club in the State of Texas was chartered five years later in April 1923.
 
Our Texas-size party will be held in Grapevine the weekend of April 21-23, 2023. Part of our celebration will be a centennial party, complete with a video, slides running throughout the weekend and celebration on the closing day ushering in the next 100 years of service. There will also be a “Century Book” showing the impact of 100 years of service to Texas communities. The book will include historical documents, international projects and information from each of our clubs highlighting the service they have given their communities since they were chartered.
 
You and your company are invited to show your support and appreciation for the service of your area Altrusa clubs by being a part of the celebration and Century Book. Below are several sponsorship levels ranging from a simple congratulatory message in the Century Book to advertisements in the Century Video, slide show, and social media.
 
The deadline for submission is MARCH 31, 2023. 
Ad Order Form for Altrusa in Texas 100th Anniversary Celebration
 
 
All ad copy must be received by March 31, 2023. All digital color and greyscale artwork must be supplied at 300 dpi. High-res PDF, EPS, TIFF and JPEG files are accepted. Images from the Web are not suitable for printing. All color art work must be in CMYK mode; black-and-white artwork must be in either greyscale or bitmap mode. RGB mode artwork is not accepted and if supplied will be converted to CMYK mode, which will result in a color shift. All screen and printer fonts as well as linked images must be supplied if not embedded in the file.
 
Questions? Contact Debbie Mabry @ tdmabry@yahoo.com  or Sharon Tramonte @              smt4733@gmail.com . See our website for more info @  https://AltrusaDistrictNine.org
 
Send this form no later than March 31st with the Ad wording, applicable artwork and a check made payable to “Altrusa District Nine Conference” for the appropriate ad level to: 100th Anniversary Celebration
11210 Whiterock
Temple, TX 76502
DEADLINES PENDING FOR CONFERENCE 2023:
 
HOTEL & CONFERENCE REGISTATION RESERVATIONS:  
Hotel Block Rate and Conference Registration Early Bird rate end March 21, 2023.  After that you'll have to pay full rates. 
 
IN MEMORIUM:
On Sunday morning, April 23, 2023, we will recognize and honor former and current Altrusans who have passed away May 2022 to present. 

District Nine Clubs may honor deceased members with a special memorial recognition by submitting the member's information.  
 
Deadline: March 31, 2023
 
After completing the submission using the link on altrusadistrictnine.org, email the Member photo to DistrictNineAltrusa@gmail.com
 
Gail Woods is organizing the memorial service for the district.  If you have questions, please contact Gail at woodsg710@gmail.com
 
CLUB DISPLAYS:  Show us how your club can "Rise & Shine" by displaying all that your club is doing in your community, show us your creative side, and show off the great work your club has performed this past year.  Our goal is to have a Club Display from every club in attendance at Conference.   All Club Displays will be on tables in the Everything Room and each Club Display will be allotted 3 feet of display space. Reserve your space TODAY!
 
Deadline: Friday, April 7, 2023
 
Reserve your space by sending an email directly to Club Display Coordinator, Gail Richardson, at ghloving@gmail.com
 
AUCTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION: 
Each club is asked to contribute AT LEAST ONE (1) item, minimum value $25, to the District Nine Conference Silent Auction.  All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Altrusa International Foundation.
 
To ensure we have space for your item(s) and can prepare a proper bid sheet, each club will be asked to submit an entry form for EACH auction item.  All Silent Auction items will be displayed in the Everything room and bidding will be done virtually, online via GalaBid.
 
Each item must be brought to Conference and delivered to the Everything Room before Noon on Friday, April 21, 2023.
 
Silent Auction Submissions deadline: April 7, 2023.   
 
Live Auction Live Auction items are needed as well.  
 
Questions? Contact District Nine Foundation Liaison, Amanda Purdy at amanda.purdy13@gmail.com and visit altrusadistrictnine.org for more information and links to provide photos of items.
ASTRA RISES AND SHINES IN DISTRICT NINE:
Your District Nine ASTRA committee is preparing for conference.  The ASTRA committee will be hosting an ASTRA workshop which will include a recognition portion on Saturday, April 22 at 2pm.  District Nine ASTRA Clubs will be recognized for their outstanding work this biennium and awards will be presented. 
Get this information to Sylvia Zamora and Laure Bruner by APRIL 1, 2023                                                             
1.  Recent photos of service projects with caption/s.  These photos will be used on our power point presentation for our conference workshop.
 
2.  Number of service hours performed in your community (The time period of April 1,2022-March 31, 2023)   Information for ASTRA Impact Statement.
 
3.  Number of Children's books distributed by your ASTRA Club in your community.  (The time period of April 1,2022-March 31, 2023)  Our District Nine ASTRA Clubs goal is 1100. 
 
4.  Names of ASTRA Club members and school or community ASTRA advisors attending district conference.  We want to recognize them.
 
I will need this information no later than Saturday, April 1st for your club to be included in the conference power point presentation... Please email this information to Sylvia Zamora at szamora.altrusa@gmail.com and please cc Laure Bruner at bruner01@live.com.
Don't Forget to Check Out the Leadership Luncheon,
Presidents & Treasurers Training!!!!
 
 
Prepare your delegates for voting by reviewing the following:
Conference proceedings include conducting the business of the District Nine which includes approving the proposed District Budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, approving the proposed Long Range Strategic Plan as proposed by Governor-Elect Shirley Raymer and the election of the board of directors for 2023-2025. 
  1. The proposed District Board is very tight and designed to preserve the reserves as required by Bylaws and Policies of District Nine.   District Treasurer, Mary Powlen, will present the proposed Budget allowing for questions.   Note that District Nine maintains operating funds and a reserve account.
  2. The proposed Long Range Strategic Plan is designed to lead District Nine into the next 100 years beginning with the 2023-2025 biennium. Shirley Raymer as your next Governor will present the plan to the voting body.
  3. As previously published, the proposed slate of candidates from the nominating committee includes the following:
  • Kimberly Kierce, Altrusa International of Richardson, Texas for Governor-Elect
  • Linda Hurt, Altrusa International of DFW for First Vice Governor
  • Guadalupe Carvajal, Altrusa International of Dallas, Texas for Second Vice Governor
  • Elle Reese, Altrusa International of Dallas, Texas for Treasurer
      Four candidates for two director positions:
  • Michelle Digaetano, Altrusa International of Temple, Texas
  • Frances Dalbey, Altrusa International of Greenville, Texas
  • Laura Frias, Altrusa International of Southwest Dallas County
  • Betty Sainz, Altrusa International of Garland, Texas
The Election process will be done electronically and the delegates as designated by the clubs, the District Board members and Past Governors are eligible to vote. When delegates, District Board members and Past Governors check in at the registration desk for conference, they must also check in at the credentials desk to qualify for voting. The credentials chair will then use the qualified list of voters to verify election results.  If a delegate must be replaced by an alternate, the Governor and President of the club, if available, must sign off on the substitution for the delegate.
 
The slate of officers will be introduced on Friday evening during the business session and nominations, if any, will be taken from the floor.  On Saturday morning, all of the candidates will make a brief statement.  Voting will be done immediately before the Saturday luncheon.  
PROPOSED BUDGET
 
 
 
 
Friday night fun night:  Party of the Century!
 
The April 21st Friday Night Celebration will kick off the weekend's festivities.  Attendees are encouraged to dress in the decade your club chartered.  Join us as clubs from the 1920's, 1960's, 1990's, and 2010's - and all decades in between - come together to celebrate 100 Years of Altrusa in Texas!
 
Special guests will make an appearance to highlight some of the distinct and dynamic women in the history of Altrusans of Texas. For 100 years, leaders stepped forward to lead in service to communities across Texas.  Learn how these leaders made a mark on our history.
 
What to wear is a fun and creative way to celebrate your club’s organization and charter date.   What was in fashion, on the news or on television or in the movie theaters when your club was chartered?  From hats to pearls to flapper dresses:  wear what significant style sets the stage for your club’s “year.”
 
 
 
 
2023 District Nine Conference host clubs Altrusa International of Garland and Altrusa International of Lake Cities invite you to participate in the District-Wide Conference Service Project by donating Spanish books for upcoming projects at local elementary schools.
Spanish Books can be purchased from any source, but here are some suggestions:
 
         FIRST BOOK:           
         Click HERE
         use QR Code: 
Click HERE or
use QR Code: 
Click HERE or
use QR Code: 
Additional Book Resources:
 
 
We are also accepting new and used Spanish books.  All donated items can be brought to the Everything Room at the 2023 District Nine Conference.
 
Or, for your convenience, you may ship your items directly to:
 
Betty Sainz
c/o Altrusa International of (your club name)
1024 Kyan Ln
Carrollton TX 75006
 
Monetary donations supporting this project must be made payable to "Altrusa International Foundation of Garland".
 
This project is a great way to support the Altrusa International Service Project "One Million Lives, One Book At A Time", which ends May 31, 2023.  Check out our current book count HERE!  Be sure to log your donated book count HERE and, in the "Books Donated To" question, list "2023 Conference Service Project". 
 
 
President’s Message
 
We are just a few short months away from the 58th International Convention to be held July 19 – 22, 2023 in beautiful San Antonio, TX, deep in the heart of District Nine. Hopefully you will find all the information in this Call to Convention to help you start making plans to join us in July.
 
We are excited to be located at the stunning Grand Hyatt hotel located in downtown San Antonio just steps from the famous Riverwalk. We have secured a great room rate for this 4-star facility which offers amenities such as a prime location, a 24-hour health club, rooftop pool, concierge services, and complimentary internet access.
 
Convention will begin on Wednesday evening with our Opening Banquet and close at the end of the Installation Banquet on Saturday evening. In between this time we will be enlightened and motivated by excellent keynote speakers, receive valuable training during our educational workshops, and enjoy laughter and fellowship during our fun activities before all heading back home on Sunday morning.
 
You won’t want to miss out on this opportunity to spend some time with your Altrusa family deep in the heart of Texas for an educational, inspirational, fun-filled time as we celebrate all that we have accomplished and all that we will accomplish… Viva Altrusa!
 
As I always say …. United We Can Achieve Much!
 
Navigating the Web….
 
* Important websites to know!
             www.altrusa.org (click Member Login in the upper right)
             www.login.altrusa.org (go directly to the members area)
             www.altrusastore.com (purchase Altrusa branded items including pins/banners)
             www.altrusaservice.org (browser and share your club’s service projects)
 
Login: altrusan           Password: MamieBass1955
* Give International some feedback and share your thoughts on improving Altrusa with the Suggestion Box.
 
* Important District Emails to know!  
   Membership@AltrusaDistrictNine.org
   Service@AltrusaDistrictNine.org
   Events@AltrusaDistrictNine.org
   DistrictNineBoard@AltrusaDistrictnine.org
   Info@altrusadistrictnine.org
 
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