Conference Agenda

Saturday, April 30, 2022

6:30a - 7:15a Rise & Shine Walk (meet at the downstairs outdoor patio for walk)
7:00a - 8:30a Registration & Credentials Open
8:00a - 9:00a District Service Breakfast (Ballroom F)
   “Where Altrusa Shines”
 Welcome Remarks - Frances Dalbey
 Grace Frances Dalbey
 Speaker Introduction Mary Black Pearson
 “One Book at a Time” Storytime - Frances Dalbey & Kimberly Kierce
 Award Presentations - Kathleen Smith & Guadalupe Carvajal
   *Mamie L. Bass Service Award &
   *Letha H. Brown Literacy Award
 “One Book at a Time” Update - Kimberly Kierce
 Announcements - Chris Tolbert
9:00a - 9:30a Break (Visit our Vendors)
9:00a Vendor Booths Opens 
9:30a - 10:30a Business Session (Ballroom E) 
 Call to Order - Mary Black Pearson
 Welcome & Introductions - Mary Black Pearson
 Registration Report - Kelli Alsup
 Credentials Report -  Sheryl King
 Introduction of International Rep. - Shirley Raymer
 Report from International - Lisa Boyd, Int’l Director
 Response to International - Linda Moore
 Request for Nominations - Mary Black Pearson
 Announcements - Chris Tolbert
10:30a - 11:45a WORKSHOP PRESENTATION - KENT JULIAN
   "Bust Your Signature Moves"
11:45a - 12:15p Voting (Ames Room)
12:30p - 2:00p ASTRA & Membership Luncheon (Ballroom F)
 Welcome -  Sylvia Zamora
 Collect - Laure Bruner
 Introduction of Head Table - Sylvia Zamora
 ASTRA Presentation - Panel discussion
 ASTRA Scholarship Presentation - Traci Squarcette
 ASTRA Service Award Presentation -  Sylvia Zamora
 Membership Presentations - Debbie Mabry & Sharon Tramonte
   *Joella T. Butler Membership Awards 
   & Members Sponsorship Awards
 Sue R. Powell Perfect Attendance Awards - Hope LaGrone
 Tribute to Sue Powell - Betty Lawson
 Announcements - Chris Tolbert
2:00p - 2:15p Break (Visit our Vendors)
2:15p - 4:00p Saturday General Sessions (Ballroom E)
2:15p Voting Results Announced - Mary Black Pearson
2:15p - 3:15p Families in Crisis Purpose & Impact
 Introduction of Speaker - Frances Dalbey
 Service Project for “Families In Crisis, Inc.”- Frances Dalbey
 Families In Crisis, Inc. Purpose & Impact - Suzanne Armour & Maria Carmona   
3:15p - 3:30p Break (Visit our Vendors)
3:30p - 4:00p “Getting Business Done as Altrusans” - Panel discussion
   FAQ about Money, Rules & Tax Filings
4:00p Foundation Reminder – Silent Auction - Amanda Purdy
5:00p Vendor Booths Close
5:00p Silent Auction Bidding Closes
5:30p Live Auction Bidding Opens
5:30p - 6:50p Club Group Photos (Foyer area near Registration desk)
6:50p Line-up for Past Governors and District Nine Board
7:00p - 10:00p Saturday Governor’s Banquet (Ballroom F)
   “Sharing our Gifts”
 Introduction of Board Members - Mary Black Pearson
 Recognition of Club Presidents (Please stand and remain standing)
   Presidents 2019-2020   
   Presidents 2020-2021
   Presidents 2021-2022
 Blessing - Shirley Raymer
 International Foundation - Amanda Purdy
   “Many Ways to Give”
 Foundation Awards  - Shirley Raymer & Amanda Purdy
   *Linda Nichols Foundation Contribution Awards
   *Altrusa International Foundation, Inc. Recognitions
  Awards Presentation - Guadalupe Carvajal & Kathleen Smith
   *Dr Nina Fay Calhoun Int’l Rel.
 Introduction of Speaker - Sherri Woytek
 “Graciously Giving our Gifts” - Dr. Patsy Sulak
 Response to Speaker  - Mary Black Pearson
 Last Chance to Give - Amanda Purdy
 Closing Remarks - Mary Black Pearson
9:30p Live Auction Bidding Closes
 Announcements - Chris Tolbert