Conference Agenda
Saturday, April 22, 2023
7:00 am - 8:00 am | Registration & Credentials Open |
7:00 am - 8:00 am | Everything Room Opens* |
(*Pick-up & Pay for Pre-Ordered Charms and Pre-Purchase Century books) | |
7:00 am | Vendor Booths Opens |
8:00 am - 9:00 am | SERVICE BREAKFAST (Ballroom A-B) |
Welcome Remarks - Frances Dalbey | |
Grace - Shirley Raymer | |
Enjoy your Breakfast | |
Project Overview and Speaker Introduction - Stephanie Noland | |
Speaker Presentation - San Juanita Nekunazarazad | |
Response - Frances Dalbey | |
Award Presentations - Kathleen Smith & Guadalupe Carvajal | |
*Mamie L. Bass Service Awards & | |
*Letha H. Brown Literacy Awards | |
“One Book at a Time” Update & Charm/Book Reminder - Kimberly Kierce | |
Announcements - Betty Sainz / Tracey Fentum | |
9:00 am - 9:30 am | BREAK ** (Visit our Vendors and check out the Everything Room) |
(Go to the Everything Room to Pick-up & Pay for Pre-Ordered Charms and Pre-Purchase Century books) | |
9:30 am - 11:00 am | BUSINESS SESSION (Ballroom C-D) |
Call to Order - Mary Black Pearson | |
Welcome & Introductions - Mary Black Pearson | |
Presentation of BRR - Betty Lawson | |
link > | Credentials Report - Debbie Davenport |
link > | Registration Report - Tina Rhodes |
link > | 2023-2025 Long Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) - Shirley Raymer |
Introduction of International Visitor - Shirley Raymer | |
link > | Greetings & Report from International - Kathy Folley, Int'l President |
Response to International Visitor - Linda Moore | |
link > | 2023-2025 Board of Directors' Candidate Forum - Mary Black Pearson |
Recess to Vote (Board of Directors, 2023-2025 Budget & LRSP) | |
11:00 am - 12:00 pm | VOTING (Cowboys A) |
11:00 am - 11:30 am | Registration & Credentials Open |
11:00 am - 12:00 pm | BREAK ** (Visit our Vendors and check out the Everything Room) |
(Go to the Everything Room to Pick-up & Pay for Pre-Ordered Charms and Pre-Purchase Century books) | |
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | FOUNDATION LUNCHEON (Ballroom A-B) |
Welcome - Amanda Purdy | |
Collect - Guadalupe Carvajal | |
International Foundation - Amanda Purdy | |
"Many Ways to Give Envelope Campaign" | |
LIVE Auction Opens | |
Enjoy your Lunch | |
Foundation Awards - Amanda Purdy | |
*Linda Nichols Foundation Contribution Awards | |
*Altrusa International Foundation, Inc. Recognitions | |
Awards Presentation - Guadalupe Carvajal & Kathleen Smith | |
*Dr Nina Fay Calhoun Int’l Relations | |
BUSINESS MEETING RESUMES | |
Voting Results Announced - Mary Black Pearson | |
Introduction of Governor - Shirley Raymer | |
Governor's Biennium Report - Mary Black Pearson | |
Announcements - Betty Sainz / Tracey Fentum | |
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm | BREAK ** (Visit our Vendors and check out the Everything Room) |
(Go to the Everything Room to Pick-up & Pay for Pre-Ordered Charms and Pre-Purchase Century books) | |
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | ASTRA IS OUR FUTURE (Ballroom C-D) |
Introduction of Head Table - Sylvia Zamora | |
ASTRA Presentation | |
*ASTRA Service Award - Laure Bruner | |
*ASTRA Book Challenge - Wilma Carmona | |
Foundation Reminder - Live and Silent Auctions - Amanda Purdy | |
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm | BREAK ** (Visit our Vendors and check out the Everything Room) |
(Go to the Everything Room to Pick-up & Pay for Pre-Ordered Charms and Pre-Purchase Century books) | |
3:15 pm - 3:45 pm | COMMUNICATIONS: Club Runner - Kimberly Kierce (Ballroom C-D) |
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm | MEMBERSHIP Presentation - Debbie Mabry & Sharon Tramonte (Ballroom C-D) |
*Joella T. Butler Membership Awards | |
& Members Sponsorship Awards | |
Membership - "How to Find Them and Keep Them" Panel Discussion - Sharon Tramonte | |
Membership - "Why we stay Altrusans" - Debbie Mabry | |
*Sue R. Powell Perfect Attendance Recognitions - Hope LaGrone | |
Foundation Reminder – Live & Silent Auction - Amanda Purdy | |
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm | LAST BREAK ** (Visit our Vendors and the Everything Room) |
LAST CALL! (Go to the Everything Room to Pick-up & Pay for Pre-Ordered Charms and Pre-Purchase Century books) | |
5:00 pm | Everything Room Closes |
6:00 pm | Vendors Close |
6:00 pm | SILENT AUCTION CLOSES |
5:30 pm - 6:50 pm | Club Group Photos (Pre-Function area past Ballroom A) |
6:30 pm | Banquet Doors Open |
6:30 pm | Cash Bar Opens |
6:50 pm | Line-up for Past Governors and District Nine Board (Ballroom C) |
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | GOVERNORS BANQUET and INSTALLATION (Ballroom A-B) |
Introduction of District Nine Past Governors - Chris Scherer | |
Introduction of District Board Members - Chris Scherer | |
Welcome & Recognition of 2022-2023 Club Presidents - Mary Black Pearson | |
Blessing - Kimberly Kierce (Auction reminder) | |
Enjoy your Dinner | |
Introduction of Int'l President - Mary Black Pearson | |
Remarks from Int'l President - Kathy Folley | |
Introduction of Installation Presentation - Mary Black Pearson | |
Installation of 2023-2025 District Nine Board of Directors - Brenda Tucker | |
Governor Pin Presentation - LaVone Arthur | |
Jade Necklace Presentation - Mary Black Pearson | |
Governor's Remarks - Shirley Raymer | |
Invitation to Reception - Linda Hurt | |
Announcements - Betty Sainz / Tracey Fentum | |
9:30p | LIVE AUCTION CLOSES |