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will find the Call to Conference, the Conference registration form, the Memorial form, and the schedule. We will have a jam-packed, exciting weekend together!

Be sure to register on time, make your hotel reservations, and submit the Memorial Service form, if needed.

Part of Conference is always our awards to recognize the wonderful and imaginative projects that we do across the District. A list of the

District awards and the chairs is on page 3. Remember that the deadline is March 15. A late entry cannot be a winning entry!

Your very dedicated District Board met via teleconference on January 28. The highlights are included in this issue. Since this issue will be my last issue as Governor, I want to take the space to thank the Board for working hard to make our District shine! The Board meeting was a bit later than our normal date. This allowed me to have a successful hip replacement on January 13. Friday the 13th was a good day!

The District Board and the International visitor, Diane Eberhard, will meet at the Pre-Conference Board meeting on Thursday, April 27. The newly elected Board will also meet Sunday morning, April 30, for a few hours for the Post-Conference Board meeting.

Thank you for all you do for your Club, your communities, and your world. Each one of you is an important cog in our Altrusa wheel. We cannot do it without YOU!

In Altruism, Judi Lundstrom

Governor’s MessageHello to all our District Seven Altrusans! I hope you are wintering well. It is amazing to me that no matter where you winter or what your winter entails, the weather is always a point of conversation. No matter, I hope you are safe and sound and looking forward to daffodils in the spring.

Speaking of daffodils, my beautiful bed of daffodils is always at its peak during our annual District Conference. This year, the Iowa City Club has been diligently working towards making the April 28-29, 2017 Conference a total outstanding experience. In this issue, you

Channel Seven Volume 52, Issue 4 February 2017

Published for District Seven Altrusa Clubs in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin

In This Issue...New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Happy Birthday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2A Special Thank You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Award Entry Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ASTRA Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Summary of Board Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4International Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4District Seven Candidates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 6Conference Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Call to Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 122017 Conference Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 14Baord Service Time Estimate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Memorial Service Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Call for Nominations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Nominations Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17District Seven Opening Job Description . . . . . . . . 18District Seven Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19District Seven Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Judi Lundstrom

Channel Seven Newsletter

Happy Birthday! Since our last Channel Seven in November, many of our Clubs have or will celebrate a birthday.

• Ames, IA – April 1, 1965

• Bellevue, NE – January 1, 1981

• Brookings, SD – May 6, 1978

• Cedar Falls, IA – January 1, 1982

• Council Bluffs, IA – April 18, 1923

• Duluth, MN – February 26, 1953

• Fremont, NE – April 25, 1925

• Grand Island, NE – January 1, 1951

• Green Bay, WI – April 13, 1934

• Iowa City, IA – May 1, 1926

• Madison, WI – April 1, 1924

• Marshfield, WI – March 23, 1983

• Omaha, NE – April 1, 1924

• Oskaloosa, IA – January 28, 1948

• Red Oak, IA – April 25, 1925

• St. Paul, MN – April 23, 1940

Congratulations to each of you. That is an amazing 1,043 years of service!

Welcome New MembersDistrict Seven extends a warm welcome to our newest members! We hope your Altrusa journey is an excellent one and that you and your fellow Altrusans become closer than the closest families!

Name Club

Jan Bond Ames

Colleen Hamilton Ames

Mellisa Mosha Ames

Diane Pelz Ames

Vicki Saienga Ames

Joan Hergerfeld- Baker Brookings

Deb Raeckerf Cedar Falls

Jeanne Schmitz Cedar Falls

Carolyn Fiechtner Fargo

Michelle Engel Red Oak

A Special Thank You!Since I became Governor in May 2015, Arlene Roth has been by my side (virtually) as editor of our Channel Seven. She makes the information I give her for the Channel Seven look and read amazing. Arlene has taken my very rough writings and made them logical and readable.

As I read the District Service Bulletins, DSBs as they are called, from other Districts, I see how ours is a shining example of a clear, readable, and professional newsletter.

And now I learn that Arlene has consented to continue serving as editor of the Channel Seven for Governor-Elect Jolene! District Seven will benefit from Arlene’s talent for another two years.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Arlene.

Sincerely, Judi Lundstrom

Remember that all Altrusa Award entries are due to the Chairs no later than March 15, 2017. Please do not wait until the last minute to get this done! All entries are emailed to the Chairs.

You can find the entry forms for the following awards on the International website, login, click on Index, and then Awards.

The Letha H. Brown Literacy Award was established by the International Board of Directors in July, 1993, to honor Past International President Letha H. Brown, who, in 1977, introduced literacy as a major emphasis of the organization. Send your award entries to Penny Schwerfeger via email at [email protected]. Mail your entries to Penny Schwertfeger, 631 Hazel Street #505, Oshkosh, WI 54901.

The Dr. Nina Fay Calhoun International Relations Award was adopted in 2003 as a memorial to the only International President who served two terms and who focused on the International aspect of our organization. Send your award entries to Mary Clare Lokken via email at [email protected]. Mail your entries to Mary Clare Lokken, 2004 Ashmore Drive, Ames, IA 50014.

The Mamie L. Bass Community Service Award was established by the International Board of


Directors in July, 1963, as a memorial to the first National President of Altrusa. The name was changed to the Mamie L. Bass Service Award by the International Board of Directors in July, 1975. Send your entries to Lynne Goheen, via email at [email protected]. Mail your entries to Lynne Goheen, N4850 Pine Road, Birnamwood, WI 54414.

The Katie Wenstrand Memorial Lamplighter Award is a District Seven Award given to a District member. Each club may nominate one candidate per year for the Katie Wenstrand Memorial Lamplighter Award, which is based on outstanding service over a period of years and recognizes an Altrusan who is “your club’s unsung hero”. Most weight in judging will be placed with your nominee’s activities that support your club’s service, communications, literacy and membership. Send your entries to Kristi Burnett via email at [email protected]. Mail your entries to Kristi Burnett, 2334 South 155th Circle, Omaha, NE 68144. This award form is found on the International website, under International, the District shared files.

All entries must be received no later than March 15, 2017. A late entry cannot be a winning entry!

Get Your Award Entries In!

Applications for the International ASTRA scholarships are due to the International Office by March 15, 2017. Applications and reference forms are available on the International website. Log in at:

http://members.altrusa.org/Committees/StandingCommittees/ASTRAClubs/ASTRAResources.aspx

ASTRA Scholarships – Apply Now!

Up to four scholarships will be awarded annually in the following amounts:

• Two scholarships worth $2,000 each

• Two scholarships worth $500 each

If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Jackson, International ASTRA Chair at [email protected].


Summary of January 28, 2017 District Seven Board MeetingThe Altrusa District Seven Board met by conference call on Saturday, January 28, 2017. All board members were present. We covered the following business items:

l Approved the minutes from the District Seven Fall Board meeting.

l Reviewed the financial and membership reports and filed them for audit.

l Ratified the following email votes:

n Revitalization request from Wausau

n Revitalization request from Fond du Lac

n Emeritus request for Betty Benzie of Fond du Lac

l Board members reported on club visits that were completed since the fall board meeting.

l There is interest in a new club at the Iowa School for the Deaf, students and alumni.

l District Seven Governor-Elect Jolene Schauer presented her proposed budget for the 2017-2019 bienniums and it was approved.

l Received reports on the 2018 and 2019 Conference plans and of possible interest in hosting the 2020 Conference.

l Mary Clare reported on the Centennial Celebration plans, souvenir items, and plans to recognize long time members. Clubs need to get their members years of service in to her or International (for those who have been members for 20 or more years).

l Reviewed the Conference schedule and survey and Board member assignments for the Conference.

l Reminded of awards submission deadlines.

l The International Representative for our Conference will be Diane Eberhard, International Vice-President.

International RepresentativeDiane Eberhard Vice President Altrusa International, Inc.

Diane is currently serving as International Vice President and has also served on the International level as Vice Chair for the Communications Committee 2003-2005, Elections Committee Chair 2009, the Governors’ Council Vice-Chair 2011-2013 and Director 2013-2015. On the District level, she served as Second Vice-Governor (2004-2006), First Vice-Governor (2006-2008), Governor-Elect (2008-2011), and as Governor of District Eight (2011-2013).

Diane provided service as District Webmaster during 2006-2008, the District Communications Chair from 1996-1998 and served as the District Long Range Strategic Planning Trainer. Diane was President of Altrusa International, Inc. of Sikeston, MO 1999-2000 and 2005-2006 as well as Director, Vice President and President-Elect.

Diane’s Statement

Altrusa has been one of the strongest, most positive forces I have had in my life. The excitement that comes from members who have found that perfect bit of service they can do – that perfect marriage between service given and service received, that fills your servant’s heart, is like nothing else. It’s the best recruitment tool we have – being excited about service and telling everyone about it. Who doesn’t want to be part of something great? Altrusa has given me so much more than I could ever repay in leadership skills, travels – near and far and life-long friends.

I am committed to Altrusa, its continued strides toward unity, greater recognition and growth. Several years ago Leanne Milligan, our current International President Elect, included in her statement on Altrusa a quote from Leo Rosten, “I cannot believe that the purpose of life is to be

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happy. I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, and to be compassionate. It is, above all to matter, to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all.” This statement is as powerful for me today as it was

Diane Eberhard – continued

District Seven CandidatesGovernor-Elect

Mary Clare Lokken Altrusa International of Ames, Iowa

Mary Clare Lokken, became a member in 1977, has led her club as president 1985-86 and 2011-2013, served as District Seven Treasurer 2013-2015, served as First Vice Governor 2015-2017, and served on the Centennial Committee for Altrusa International. The daughter of a charter member of the Ames, Iowa club, Mary is the mom and mother-in-law of Altrusans MaryJune and Michael Cain.

She is a graduate of Iowa State University who taught high school and then helped her parents found PCI Academy with beauty schools in Iowa and Minnesota. Along the way she has consulted salons, schools and distributers in the beauty industry.

She served on her local hospital foundation board, helped found her high school’s alumni association and education foundation, served on a university daycare board, served on the Ames Chamber of Commerce board, in her spare time, all while graduating from Leadership Ames and Leadership Iowa. As president of her church she supervises visioning, personnel, financial and property matters while leading others to serve their faith.

And she can run a meeting with a sense of purpose and a sense of humor.

First Vice Governor

Kristi Burnett Altrusa International of Omaha NE

Kristi currently serves as Second Vice Governor. She has been a member of the Omaha Altrusa club since 2004. Her many club duties have included: Membership Chair, Nominating Committee Chair, Fundraising Co-Chair, Vice-President, President, Vice-President of the Club Foundation, Director of District Board and Second Vice Governor of District Seven.

Kristi has a BS in Interior Design from the University of Nebraska Lincoln. She owns KB Interiors in Omaha and just celebrated 25 years in business. She is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers where she has received numerous awards and citations.

She is one of the founding members of the Autism Action Partner Guild, a DECA Council judge and a past member of the Junior League of Omaha.

She has three grown children.

Please note: District Seven needs candidates for Treasurer. You will find the nomination form on page 16.

when I first read it; Altrusa is the perfect vehicle for all of us to make a difference in this world and to make our lives count; if we can do that by reaching out the hand of service to others, then it could not be more perfect.

District Seven CandidatesSecond Vice Governor

Ingrid Christianson Altrusa International of Oshkosh, WI

Ingrid currently serves as Director on the District Seven Board. She has been a member of the Oshkosh Altrusa club for seven years. Her many club duties have included: President, Director, Communications Chair, Nominating Committee Chair, Webmaster for the Oshkosh club and District Seven, and District Seven Director.

Ingrid has a degree in Electronics/Computer Science and has been working in IT for over 20 years. She has a passion for photography and has won a few awards.

She is a member of the Oshkosh Corvette club. She enjoys life, all it has to offer, and all she can do to improve it.

Director

Mary Hanzel Altrusa International of Green Bay, WI

Mary became a member of Altrusa International of Green Bay, WI, Inc. in 2003. She served as Club President from 2012-2014 and has served as Chair for numerous Club committees. She was also responsible for establishing the first ASTRA Club in Wisconsin. She has served as the 2007-2009 International Service Program Development Committee Vice-Chair, 2011-2013 International Membership Development Committee, District Seven Associate Brand Ambassador, and District Seven Conference Co-Chair.

Mary is retired from Pension Inc. where she was the President and Owner. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay with a B.A. in Human Resource Management.

Mary and her husband Ken have one “four-legged” child named Maggie Mae, a 12-year old beagle. They love to travel and especially enjoy nature and wildlife. They are both devoted to their service organizations and supporting the local community.

Please Note:District Seven needs

candidates for Treasurer.You will find the Nomination

form on page 17.


Love Your Electronic Device?Because so many people have iPads/Kindles or other handheld devices they use for getting news and reading books, the Conference Host is expanding your options. This year, you have a choice of receiving the traditional Conference binder or downloading a free paperless copy from the International website. Download details are found on page 11. Downloads are available beginning April 6th.

Your choice should be indicated on the Registration form!

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Name Club

Address City/State/Zip

Daytime Phone Cell or Evening Phone

E-mail Address

Circle Arrival Date: Thursday, April 27 Friday, April 28 Saturday, April 29

Check All That Apply to You:Club President Club Treasurer Delegate Alternate DelegatePast Governor International Officer District Officer District ChairASTRA ASTRA Guest First Time Attending an Altrusa Conference ____

Conference Materials: ___ I would like to have the conference book materials in electronic form to download - Free

Registration Fees:Full Registration: Includes all sessions, materials, lunch, $

& dinner Friday & SaturdayOne Day Registration (Check Only One): Friday Saturday $Late Fee (for all registration submitted after April 6, 2017) $Book Charm (not on a chain) $

Dietary Restrictions:

Guest: NameCheck meal reservations for guests & enter total amount here $

** Please note that breakfast is included if you are a guest of the hotel **ASTRA or Guest Meals: Friday Breakfast $20 Friday Lunch $25 Friday Dinner $35

Saturday Breakfast $20 Saturday Lunch $25 Saturday Dinner $35Altrouser: Tour activities Friday include transportation but cost for lunch & other amenities is on you

Guest Dietary Restrictions:

TOTAL ENCLOSED (make checks payable to "Altrusa International of Iowa City, Inc.") $

Mail registration forms & fees to: Questions? Contact the conference tri-chairs:Sarah Leonard Sarah Maiers [email protected] 319-430-61291802 Deforest Ave Barb Womer [email protected] 319-530-2130Iowa City, IA 52240 Ann Parker [email protected] 319-430-3544

Requests for refund of paid registration prior to 30 days before Conference or at the discretion of the District Board should be sent to Sarah Leonard. Refund requests made from 29-15 days before Conference must be sent in writing to the Governor to be placed on the agenda at the Board meeting following Conference. At the discretion of the Board, refunds will be at 50% for obligations of the Conference hosts. No refunds will be granted for requests received less than 14 days before Conference.

Hotel reservations should be made directly with the Marriott Hotel & Conference Center Coralville, 319-688-4000 or 888-236-2427 or online at goo.gl/T10yn5 no later than April 6, 2017 (inform them that you are attending the Altrusa Conference). The Altrusa rate is $110 for double occupancy/night plus tax or $124.85 total. This includes two breakfast vouchers & parking for one car. If you prefer, be sure to ask for a room with a refrigerator or king or two queens.

** The hotel rate includes complimentary parking in the attached parking ramp for one car. Airport shuttle service from The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids requires a reservation and is $30 each way, and taxi fare is estimated at $60 each way. The hotel offers free complimentary shuttle service to anywhere in a 5-mile radius.

2017 Conference Registration Form

District Seven Conference Registration61st Altrusa District Seven Conference 2017

Friday, April 28 - Saturday, April 29, 2017Marriott Hotel & Conference Center Coralville, 1220 1st Ave, Coralville, IA 52241

* Parking in the attached conference center ramp is $8/day. Hard-surface parking is metered and strictly enforced.

$149

$85

$10$10

Tour activities Saturday include transportation but cost for lunch & other amenities including $10 admission ($5 if 62+, with ID) to the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum is on you

For online registration, go to https://altrusa-international-of-iowa-city-inc.ticketleap.com/2017altrusadistrictsevenconference/. A $5 online processing fee will be charged.

61st Annual District Seven Conference Registration – 2017



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Iowa City, Iowa – April 28-29, 2017

The Legacy of Literacy

We cordially invite you to the 2017 District Seven Conference, “The Legacy of Literacy,” April 28-29, at the Coralville Marriott Hotel. We welcome you to experience this legacy as we celebrate Altrusa’s commitment to literacy in the first UNESCO City of Literature in the Western hemisphere.

The 2017 Conference begins on Friday, April 28, and concludes on Saturday, April 29. For those arriving on Thursday, April 27, registration will be open from 4 to 8 p.m. Members may also bring their silent auction items, set up club displays, and drop off books for donation between 7 and 9 p.m. on Thursday.

We look forward to having you join us for Conference activities and to sharing our beautiful community with you. The arts, history, and shopping all flourish in our river city, with world class performing arts venues, a literary walk, museums, and unique shops to strike your fancy. For more information about this area, visit www.iowacitycoralville.org

The District Seven Conference is an important time for our clubs to gather and celebrate our service and achievements at the international, district, and club levels. This conference is especially momentous as Altrusa International celebrates its centennial and Altrusa International of Iowa City, Inc. celebrates its 91st birthday this year!

Our goal is for attendees to be inspired by “The Legacy of Literacy” and unique conference

opportunities to connect with fellow Altrusans, enjoying the fellowship that comes from our shared commitment to improving our communities and including our focus on literacy.

Program Highlights

Friday Lunch Keynote: Literacy and the World

John Kenyon, Executive Director, Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature

As the third of only eight UNESCO Cities of Literature, home of the world-renowned University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop and International Writing Program, Iowa City holds a special place in the hearts and minds of all who appreciate the written word. John Kenyon will share Iowa City’s role in the world as a place that celebrates and supports literature locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. Prior to his appointment as Executive Director in 2012, Kenyon spent twenty years in the field of journalism.

For more information: www.cityofliterature.org

Friday Evening: Une Fète des Livres avec les Cocktails (Book Party with Cocktails)

Join some of your favorite authors for cocktails and books at our literary cocktail party. Quaff Holly’s Go-Lightly Cocktail with Truman Capote and sneak a Nancy Drew Cocktail from Carolyn Keene. Down a Homer Wells Cider Cocktail from John Irving and conjure a Goblet of Fire from J.K. Rowling. Once you


have tasted each of the four cocktails and their accompanying mocktails, you will vote for the top District Seven Cocktail and the top District Seven Mocktail. Cocktail attire is required.

Saturday Lunch Keynote: Literacy and Women

Kären Mason, Curator, Iowa Women’s Archives, University of Iowa

“Exploring the Iowa Women’s Archives”

Kären Mason has been the curator of the Louise Noun–Mary Louise Smith Archives since its founding in 1992. She has actively sought collections of primary materials that depict the range of activities of Iowa’s women, their families, and their communities. Mason has focused in particular on building collections that show the history of groups traditionally underrepresented in archives including African-American women, rural women, and Latinas. The archives also are the basis for digital collections on topics including girl’s and women’s sports, women artists, and the suffrage movement in Iowa.

For more information: www.lib.uiowa.edu/iwa

Friday Concurrent Workshops: Literacy in Our Lives

These sessions will provide fun, creative, tangible ways to support literacy that clubs can replicate or use to inspire programs in their own communities.

Workshop 1: Literacy at the Library – Library Services for Youth, Born to Read

Local librarians share their secrets for helping attract and keep kids interested in reading through interesting library programs, collections, and materials.

Workshop 2: Literacy and Pets – Therapy Dogs and Kitties Who Read

Join a member of the Friends of the Animal Center Foundation to learn how reading with therapy dogs and kitties helps young children feel good about themselves and their reading.

Workshop 3: Literacy Across the Generations – RSVP Rock & Read Program

Come hear about how members of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) work with school age children as mentors to help empower them to learn to read and to love to read.

Club Sessions and Presentations:

Membership General Session (Friday)

Presidents’ Workshop (Friday)

Treasurers’ Workshop (Friday)

Memorial Service (Saturday)

Reception for Incoming Governor and International Representative (Saturday)

Friday Group Service Project: Literacy in Our Communities

Altrusa International of Iowa City, Inc. regularly partners with local non-profits to leverage our shared resources. Books are almost always included in the service projects we do. When we donated purses to residents at the Domestic Violence Intervention Project, we filled them with adult and children’s books. We have contributed books to Little Free Libraries throughout our community. We have also gathered books for the Annual Book Sale at Shelter House, the local homeless shelter.

Our service project for this Conference is to ask each attendee to bring at least one book to donate

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as we celebrate Altrusa International’s 100 years of commitment to service with a focus on literacy. Books may be dropped off in the ballroom at the Coralville Marriott Hotel beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, and throughout the day on Friday. We look forward to watching these donations grow throughout the conference.

Thank you in advance for supporting this important service project, which highlights Altrusa’s deep connection to literacy throughout its first 100 years!

Be sure to visit the Iowa Writers Library adjacent to the main lobby of the Coralville Marriott. This collection, maintained by the Coralville Public Library, contains 800 works by former students, graduates, and faculty of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. An example of a Little Free Library, a community book exchange that can be found in 40 states and countries around the world, will also be set up in the Iowa Writers Library on Friday between 4 and 4:30 p.m.

Altrouser Activities:

Friday: The day begins with a tour of the Cedar Ridge Winery near Cedar Rapids. The group will then travel to the historic Amanda Colonies for lunch at the Ox Yoke Inn (on your own) and a tour of the Millstream Brewery before returning to the hotel. For more information: www.crwine.comwww.amanacolonies.comwww.millstreambrewing.com

Saturday: The day begins with a tour of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch, one of 13 presidential libraries operated by the National Archives and Records Administration. Admission: $10 (ages 16-61); $5 for Seniors older than 62 and active/retired military with ID. Lunch will be on your own at a local restaurant. After lunch you will travel to the Devonian Fossil Gorge at Coralville Lake and walk

on a 375 million year old ocean floor. This history of Iowa’s geological past was exposed during the floods of 1993 and 2008.

For more information: hoover.archives.gov

www.mvr.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Coralville-Lake/Recreation/Devonian-Fossil-Gorge/

Literacy and Cooking:

Jo Beers Pie Contest and Auction – The First 10 Years

Apple pie, cherry pie, peach and blueberry … Altrusa International of Iowa City will be selling Jo Beers Pie Contest & Auction: The First 10 Years cookbooks during the District Seven conference. This cookbook brings together more than 500 recipes submitted to this annual pie contest. Jo Beers was a 65-year member of the Iowa City Altrusa club and worked for the local newspaper for 67 years, where she also wrote a weekly food column for the last 20 years of her employment. In 1999, the Iowa City club celebrated Jo’s 60th anniversary of Altrusa membership and named its college scholarship fund after her. In 2007, the club partnered with the Johnson County Agriculture Association to host a pie contest and auction in Jo’s name during the annual Johnson County 4-H Fair. Proceeds from the event have helped grow the scholarship fund, and cookbook sales will further add to the established endowment fund. Books will be available at the conference for $25.00, payable by cash or checks written to the Community Foundation of Johnson County.

Club Displays:

Altrusans do amazing work, and this is the time for your club to show how you are helping your community. Each club is welcome to set up a club display in a designated area on half of an 8-foot table, to be shared with another club.

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Come to the registration table and a member of the Iowa City club will show where to set up your display.

Set-up time: Thursday, April 27, 7 to 9 p.m.

Memorial Service

The Memorial Service will be held Saturday morning. If you have had an Altrusan pass away during the past year, please complete the Memorial form attached with this Call to Conference and return it to [email protected] by April 6, 2017 to be included in the Memorial program.

Silent Auction:

Each club is encouraged to bring an item(s) for the auction to benefit The Altrusa International Foundation. Your club is welcome to follow the Conference theme, “The Legacy of Literacy,” or create your own theme. Please limit the value of each auction item to $50. The auction items may be dropped off in the ballroom on Thursday evening between 7 and 9 p.m. or on Friday morning between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m.

Be sure to check Altrusa International of Iowa City’s basket! It is a must for any bibliophile.

The silent auction will be open for bidding:

Friday, April 28, 8:30 a.m. through the evening activities

Saturday, April 29, 7:30 a.m. – 12 noon

Winning bids will be announced at the conclusion of the luncheon on Saturday. Items must be paid for and picked up by 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 29. Checks, credit cards, and debit cards accepted.

Registration:

Deadline to register is April 6, 2017. After that date a late fee of $10 will be charged.

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Registration for the full two-day conference is $149. Registration for one day only is $85. You may register using the Conference registration form enclosed with this Call to Conference or register online at https://2017_district_seven_conference.eventbrite.com. (Note: A $5 online processing fee will be charged.)

Note: This year the Conference notebook will be made available online in addition to the usual three-ring binder version. Visit the Altrusa International web site (www.altrusa.org) and log in with your password. (If you don’t have a password, you may need to call the International office 312-427-4410 as the ‘request a password’ online isn’t working properly.) Once you are on the site, select the ‘International’ tab and click on ‘Shared Files-District’. On the left side will be a set of folders. Click on ‘Conference’ and you will see the sub folder for 2017 Iowa City, IA. Materials will be in this folder and available after April 6, 2017 to download.

Accommodations:

The special Conference room rate at the Coralville Marriott Hotel is $110 per night double occupancy; the total with tax is $124.85. Hotel reservations should be made directly with the hotel by calling 319-688-4000 or 888-236-2427 or going online to: goo.gl/T10yn5.

The room rate includes two breakfast vouchers and parking for one car. If you prefer, be sure to ask for a room with a refrigerator or king or two queen-size beds.


The hotel offers free shuttle service to anywhere within a 5-mile radius. (This radius does not include the Eastern Iowa Airport.)

Special Needs:

If you will need durable medical equipment during the Conference, please make your arrangements by contacting Community Medical Supply toll free at 866-956-0202. Community Medical Supply offers free delivery.

For more information: www.communitymedicalsupply.com

Airport:

The Eastern Iowa Airport, located in Cedar Rapids, is 20 minutes north of the Conference location. Airport shuttle service from this airport requires a reservation and is $30 each way. Taxi fare is estimated at $60 each way.

Conference Charm:

The 2017 Conference charm is a book (see photo right). You may pre-purchase a charm with your registration. Supplies are limited. If there are any charms available after registration closes, they will be available during the conference. Price is $10 each.

The 2017 charm fits all major brands of bracelets, such as Pandora, Troll, Chamilia, Carlo Biagi, Zable, and other add-a-bead styles.

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District Board Meetings & Club Visits Away Total Time Estimate for 2017-2019The total time for District Board meetings away from your home is estimated at 16 days, which includes the time that you are at the District Seven Conference. The term of office begins immediately after installation at the Conference in April 2017 and ends at Conference 2019 with the election of the next board. This is a very important segment of our organization and gives you a new view of how the organization functions. So….give it some thought. It is a rewarding experience.

Meetings:

April 30: Post District Conference Board Meeting. 8 am to noon

No Summer Board meeting

2017 Fall (September or October) – Omaha, NE: District Board Meeting Friday evening through Sunday noon

2018 (end of January or in February) – Board Teleconference Meeting, 9-noon

2018 (end of April or first May) – Omaha, NEI: District Conference & Board Meetings Wednesday – start evening meeting Thursday – Pre District Conference Board Meeting Friday – District Conference Saturday – District Conference Sunday – Post District Conference Board Meeting 8-noon

No Summer Board meeting

Fall 2018 (September or October) – Fond du Lac, WI: District Board Meeting Friday evening through Sunday noon

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“The Legacy of Literacy”Iowa City, Iowa / April 28-29, 2017

TENTATIVE 2017 District Seven Conference — Full Schedule will be in the Conference Program

THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2017

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Pre-Conference Board Meeting4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Registration / Help Desk / Book Drop in Ballroom7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Silent Auction / Club Display / Altrusa Store set-up

FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2017

7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration / Help Desk / Book Drop7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Club Displays / Silent Auction / Altrusa Store7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. First Timers Conference Orientation Breakfast Hosted by Mary Clare Lokken, First Vice Governor7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Buffet Breakfast for all others; Greeters – District Board 8:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Break8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Opening Business Session10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Break 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Membership General Session International Representative – Vice President Diane Eberhard11:00 a.m. - 12 noon District Board Hallway Sharing Time12 noon - 1:30 p.m. Lunch (Honoring First Time Conference Attendees) Hosted by Mary Clare Lokken, First Vice Governor Guest Speaker: John Kenyon, Executive Director, Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature District and International Membership Awards International Membership Awards and Dr. Nina Fay Calhoun Awards1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Break 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Concurrent Workshops “Literacy and Pets” – Friends of the Animal Center Foundation “Literacy Across the Generations” – RSVP Rock & Read Program “Literacy at the Library” – by Ms. Pilkington, Ms. Glenn, and Ms. Silva1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Presidents’ Workshop – by Dr. Jolene Schauer, Governor-Elect2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Break (to change rooms)

2017 Conference Schedule (Tentative)


3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Concurrent Workshops “Literacy and Pets” – Friends of Animal Center Foundation “Literacy Across the Generations” – RSVP Rock & Read Program “Literacy at the Library” – by Ms. Pilkington, Ms. Glenn, and Ms. Silva3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Treasurers’ Workshop – by Mary Kay Thieman, Treasurer4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Service Project – Literacy in Our Community in the Iowa Writers Library4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Hospitality Room Open5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. “Une Fète des Livres avec les Cocktails” 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Dinner (Honoring Past Governors)7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Voting for the District Seven Cocktail & Mocktail8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Hospitality Room Open

SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2017

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Election / Voting 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Registration Table Open7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Club Displays / Silent Auction / Altrusa Store Open7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Breakfast Buffet; Greeters – District Board8:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Break 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Memorial Service9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Final Business Session and Adjournment Silent Auction Final Bids due by 12 noon 11:00 a.m. - 12 noon Break 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. Lunch (Honoring Incoming Presidents) hosted by Dr. Jolene Schauer, Governor-Elect Guest Speaker: Kären Mason, Curator, Iowa Women’s Archives Katie Wenstrand Lamplighter Award and Silent Auction Results1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Break1:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. The Altrusa Story – District Board Top Hat Leadership3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Retire the Flags3:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Free Time / Hospitality Room Open5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Reception Honoring Incoming Governor Dr. Jolene Schauer and International Representative Vice President Diane Eberhard6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Governor’s Banquet 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Hospitality Room Open

District Seven Memorial Service Form

Iowa City, Iowa — April 28-29, 2017

Please provide the following information on any member(s) who have passed away since the 2016 Conference. Please copy this form as needed.

Name: ______________________________________________________________________________

Club: _______________________________________________________________________________

Number of years as an Altrusan: _______

Service as an Altrusan, including offices held: _______________________________________________

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Community Service: ___________________________________________________________________

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Please email the completed form to Barb Womer at [email protected] or mail to: Barb Womer, 742 Andy Ct, North Liberty, IA 52317 no later than April 6, 2017


Please consider submitting your nomination for the District Seven Board.

District Seven Clubs have members who have been past presidents and past treasurers, so I hope that these people will consider this important duty for your Altrusa District Seven Board. The future of our District and of Altrusa itself rests with our members and their willingness to volunteer for leadership roles. We need you to submit your nomination and resume to the Nominating Committee Chair Karen Sedlachek at [email protected]. For your convenience, the nomination form has been included in this newsletter.

A Treasurer candidate is our immediate need.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Treasurer must:

• Be an active member of a District Seven Club

• Have served or be serving a full term as Club President or Club Treasurer

• Have general accounting knowledge

As of February 6, 2017 we have one candidate for Governor Elect, First Vice Governor, Second Vice Governor and Director, but more candidates are always welcome.

Currently, we do not have any candidates for Treasurer.

The total time for District Board meetings away from your home is 14-16 days, which includes the time that you are at the District Seven Conference. Not as much as I thought it would be. The term of office begins immediately after installation at the conference in May and ends in 2019 with the election of the next board. This is a very important segment of our organization and gives you a new view of how the organization functions. So….give it some thought. It is a rewarding experience.

Karen Sedlachek Nominating Committee Chair

Calling All District Seven Members

Board Time Estimates – continued from page 12

2019 (end of January or in February) – Board Teleconference Meeting 9=noon

2019 (end of April or first May) – Fond du Lac, WI: District Conference & Board Meetings Wednesday – start evening meeting Thursday – Pre-District Conference Board Meeting

Friday – District Conference Saturday – District Conference Sunday – NO Post District Conference Board Meeting

Club Visits:

Each Club is visited once in each biennium. Each Board member is assigned 4-6 Clubs to visit. Each visit takes 1-3 days.



Nomination for District Seven Nominating CommitteeAltrusa International, Inc.

Nominee Name ________________________________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________________

City _____________________________________ State _____________ Zipcode ____________

Telephone ___________________________________________________________________________

Email address ________________________________________________________________________

Local Club: Altrusa International, Inc. of ___________________________________________________

Comments:

Please attach a resume.

Submitted by _______________________________________ Title ____________________________

Address __________________________ City _________________ State ______ Zipcode _________

Telephone (______)________-_________ Email Address _____________________________________

Club Altrusan International, Inc. of ________________________________________________________

This form and a resume must be received by February 15, 2017

Feel free to make copies of this form if you have multiple nominees.

Send the form and resume to:

Karen Sedlachek, Chairman Nominating Committee District Seven 631 Hazel Street #505 Oshkosh, WI 54901

Or email to:

[email protected]

Altrusa International, Inc.

DISTRICT SEVEN BOARD OF DIRECTORS – Job DescriptionNAME OF POSITION: Treasurer

ELECTION: Elected by the delegates at District Conference

TERM OF OFFICE: Two years

ROLE: The Treasurer serves as the chair of the Finance Committee, which is composed of

the Governor and Governor-Elect.

Responsibilities of the Treasurer are to:1. Serve as a member of the District Board of Directors.2. Collect all dues from Clubs for members in the District.3. Deposit all money received, in the name of the District, in a bank approved by the District Board

of Directors. Obtain bank signature cards necessary for opening the account in accordance with District Seven policies.

4. Pay upon receipt, all District accounts, when accompanied by an expense voucher signed by the Governor.

5. Be prepared to present to the Board of Directors at board meetings, the financial status of the District and the status of the District Membership.

6. Prepare the budget for each of the two years of the next biennium, in consultation with the Governor, Governor-Elect and Board Members. Present the budget at Pre-Conference board meeting for approval. Be prepared to present the budget at Conference, asking for adoption by the Conference delegate body.

7. On February 1, forward to the District Secretary the number of delegates and alternates each Club in the District shall be entitled. This is determined by paid membership as of February 1.

8. Order the new Governor’s pin from International to be presented to the new Governor when installed at District Conference.

9. Submit the books for audit in accordance with the District Seven Policies.10. Forward a list of all new members, complete with address and name of club to the Governor as soon

as received.11. When an Emeritus application has been approved by the District Seven Board, the Governor will

send the treasurer the approved application, with her signature on it. The district treasurer will provide an original signed application to the International office on a timely basis.

12. The treasurer will transfer District financial records to the incoming Treasurer at the close of conference.

13. The treasurer will present the treasurer’s workshop at the District Conference.14. Complete club visits as assigned.

Please read this job description in conjunction with Altrusa International, Inc. Bylaws & Policies, District Seven Policies and the Altrusa Encyclopedia.



District Seven Board 2015-2017

GovernorJudi Lundstrom 508 23rd Ave S Fargo, ND 58103-5332 701-261-2026 [email protected]

Governor-Elect Jolene Schauer

2214 Rosedale Road Freemont, NE 68025 402-326-1059 [email protected]

First Vice Governor Mary Clare Lokken

2004 Ashmore Drive Ames, IA 50014 515-231-0318 [email protected]

Second Vice Governor Kristi Burnett

2334 South 155th Circle Omaha, NE 68144 402-334-1350 [email protected]

Treasurer MaryKay Thieman

2525 South 160th Court Omaha, NE 68130 402-598-6766 [email protected]

Secretary Carol Knodle

2202 34½ Avenue South Fargo, ND 58104 701-799-9468 [email protected]

Director Ingrid Christianson

2388 Shore Preserve Oshkosh, WI 54904 920-267-1447 [email protected]

Registration is open at https://altrusa.webconnex.com/2017Convention

ASTRA

Shirley Urich, Red Oak1300 E Summit St, Red Oak, IA [email protected]

By-Laws, Resolutions, Recommendations (BRR)

Michele Knock, Rapid City6966 Alden Rd, Rapid City, SD [email protected]

Communications

MaryJune Cain, Ames2004 Ashmore Dr, Ames, IA [email protected]

Editor

Arlene Roth, St. Paul32666 County 51 Blvd, Red Wing, MN [email protected]

Finance

Shelly Marquardt, Duluth2005 W 8th St, Duluth, MN [email protected]

Irene Wolfe, Bellevue3902 Birchwood Dr, Bellevue, NE [email protected]

Alice Bartlett, Grand Island4125 Hartford, Grand Island, NE [email protected]

Foundation Liaison

Donna Heide, Omaha9814 Grover St, Omaha, NE [email protected]

Membership

Karen Sedlachek, Oshkosh5136 I Ah Maytah Rd, Oshkosh, WI [email protected]

Literacy

Tertia Holeyfield, Bellevue2917 Parkside Drive, Bellevue, NE [email protected]

Penny Schwertfeger, Oshkosh631 Hazel Street #505, Oshkosh, WI [email protected]

New Club Building

Bev Harbold, Council Bluffs 609 Damon Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 [email protected]

Service

Lynne Goheen, WausauN4850 Pine Road, Birnamwood, WI [email protected]

Strategic Plan

Lynne Goheen, WausauN4850 Pine Road, Birnamwood, WI [email protected]

Lois Gilliland, Wausau4315 Douglas Lane, Schofield, WI [email protected]

Web

Ingrid Christianson, Oshkosh1317 Western St, Oshkosh, WI [email protected]

2015-2017 District Seven Committee Chairs


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