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Altrusa International District Three, Inc.
“Kindness is the only service that will stand the storm of life
and not wash out. It will wear well and will be remembered
long after the prism of politeness or the complexion of
courtesy has faded away.” Abraham Lincoln
Kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous,
and considerate. Kindness is the power to accomplish good in the face of
challenges. It improves our quality of life in the workplace as well as in the
community. Doing something good for others feels good. An act of kindness is
just as rewarding for the provider as it is for the recipient. Showing kindness
increases self-esteem, empathy and compassion. Additionally, the health
benefits include decreased blood pressure and a reduction in one’s the stress
level!
One of the easiest ways to show kindness is by being present,
physically and mentally. Put your phone away, and give people your full
attention when you're with them. Be purposeful in making eye contact and
share the gift of a smile.
One event celebrated in February is Valentine’s Day, an occasion to
celebrate affection, friendship and admiration for others. It is a perfect time
to show kindness towards one another. Consider performing random acts of
kindness. Some ideas include: holding the door open, giving an unexpected
compliment, offering assistance in a task, providing a treat, letting someone
cut in front of you in line or sending a personal note.
Doesn’t kindness sound a lot like Altruism?
In Altrusa Service,
Kitty
Kindness
February
Volume 2, Issue 9
Inside this issue:
Membership,
Communication,
Service ,
Leadership
2
2019-2021
Biennium Goals
3
Items Requiring
Attention
4
February 2021–
March 2021
Calendar
5-6
2019-2021 District
Leadership
7
Governor Kitty’s
Biennium Goals
Monthly Newsletter
Service
In this unprecedented time, the approach to service may require a fresh approach. Reach
out to family, friends and community members in a virtual format. Consider a phone call
or a hand written note to let others know they are thought of and their well-being is
important. If your club is looking for ideas, consider accessing the Altrusa International
Service database at altrusaservice.org. District Three is well represented with 38
submissions, the leading District in the organization.
Membership :
Conference Delegates
It is time to identify the delegates for Conference. Please encourage members to
attend, those who have attended previously and those who will gain from the
experience. The District Conference provides a time for reflection, celebration and
camaraderie. Supporting attendance at conference demonstrates caring about a member’s growth and
contribution to the club. Conference attendees will bring back ideas that the club may consider for adoption. If a
member has not attended International Convention before, it will also give that member a glimpse into the benefits
of Convention.
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Communication
To ensure accurate and successful communication with your Board and members
in your club, consider the following skills:
Active listening, the most important aspect of communication
Non-verbal, facial expressions, hand gestures and body language add
to the message
Communicate in a clear concise manner while demonstrating respect and trust
Enter the conversation with a flexible and open mind, listening to other points of view
Provide constructive feedback and collaboration opportunities
Implementing these techniques can greatly improve and enhance the messages given to and received from
members.
Leadership
Listening: Using Ears to Connect with Hearts
Two purposes for listening are: to connect with people and to learn. A leader has a lot of voices competing for
attention. When did you last paid close attention to your members and what they have to say? Were you just
grabbing onto facts? Did you listen not only to the words, but for the meaning, feelings and context that
accompanied those words? To improve your listening, consider the following:
Seek a common ground by meet people where they are. Ask a few questions about the individual as a
person.
As you listen to the conversation, be sure to pay attention to the emotional content. Listen between the
lines.
Be attentive to the individual. Focus on what and how the message is being conveyed.
“ A good leader encourages followers to tell him what he needs to know, not what he wants to hear.”
John Maxwell
The points of the compass guide us in the direction of our
goals. The North point of the compass represents creativity
and helpfulness. The East point of the compass represents
love and compassion. The South point of the compass
represents adventure and passion. The West point of the
compass represents confidence and persistence.
North: Vision
Goal: Submit at least one article for publication in the DSB.
East: Service
Goal: Participate in the International Service Project
Goal: Enhance a current service project or initiate a new
service project.
South: Membership
Goal: A net gain of two members per year.
West: Leadership
Goal: Submit the same number of award applications or
increase by one the number of award applications from the
prior year.
Goal: Submit a club strategic plan
2019-2021 Biennium Goals
A compass
signifies the
purpose, vison
and mission of
our biennium.
Living by the
compass gives
satisfaction
from realizing
the difference
you make in
Building Better
Communities.
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Governor Kitty’s Biennium Goals
Governor’s Contact Info:
Kitty McElhaney
725 NW Zack Drive
Lake City, FL 32055
Email: kittyaltrusa
@gmail.com
(H) 386-755-5565
(C) 386-984-0251
Send Altrusa Caring Thoughts (ACT)
requests to [email protected]
Reminders
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Volume 2, Issue 9
Website links:
Altrusa International Dis-
trict Three, Inc. :
http://
districtthree.altrusa.org/
Virtual Club
If a member is unable to continue membership in your club, due to other
obligations, yet has a passion for Altrusa and service, please consider guiding
the member to the Virtual Club. Information on the Virtual Club can be
obtained from Past Governor Christy Bryant who is coordinating this
endea vor . Ch r i s t y can be contac ted v ia emai l a t
Have an Idea or suggestion??
Send to:
“ No act
of
kindness,
no matter
how
small, is
ever
wasted. “
Aesop
The District Three Policies have been revised to
include policy and procedure on Disbanding. The
revised Polies are on the District Three website at
https://districtthree.altrusa.org/
Governors Outstanding Club
The Governors Outstanding Award application has been updated and is on the
District Three Website at :
https://districtthree.altrusa.org/district-three-awards/
It is due to me at [email protected] by February 28, 2021.
68th District Three Conference
April 22-24, 2021
Marriott Greenville
Greenville, SC
Calendar
Volume 2, Issue 9 Page 5
FEBRUARY
2021
TOPIC WHO PERSON
RESPONSIBLE
2/01/21 Governor’s Newsletter Governor
2019-2021
Governor
02/01/21 Request for conference delegate/alternate names sent to
Club President
Local Club District
Treasurer
02/01/21 Advise Treasurer candidates to bring bank resolution and
signature cards to post-conference Board meeting
Governor
02/01/21 Conference fee invoice sent to club treasurer Local Club District
Treasurer
Make sure letter tells
number of members,
number of delegates,
total fee, and that fee
must be paid even if no
delegates sent.
02/01/21 Invite candidates to audit pre conference Board meeting Governor
02/15/21 Nominating Committee presents slate of candidates to
membership
Local Club
02/15/21 Conference Delegate fee due to District Treasurer Local Club District
Treasurer
Due February 28. Only
if applicable in your
District
02/15/21 Elect delegates and alternates for District Conference Local Club Number of conference
delegates and alter-
nates determined by
number of active mem-
bers recorded as of
1/31; 1 per 15 or por-
tion thereof
02/15/21 Notify club treasurer and president, by email if possible, of
any unpaid conference fees
Local Club District
Treasurer
Copy to Governor
02/20/21 World Day of Social Justice Local Club
02/28/21 Close Books for District District
Treasurer
Only if applicable in your
District
Calendar
Volume 2, Issue 9 Page 6
MARCH 2021 TOPIC
WHO PERSON
RESPONSI-
BLE
03/01/21 Governor’s Newsletter Governor
2019-2021
Governor
03/01/21 Send names of all members deceased during last year to
District Secretary
Local Club District
Secretary
For Remembrance at
Conference
03/01/21 Elect officers for next club year Local Club
03/08/21 International Women’s Day Local Club
03/??/21 International Board of Directors meeting Int. Board of
Directors
03/15/21 ASTRA High School and College scholarship applications
due
Local Club ASTRA Mem-
ber, Altrusa
Member/
Advisor
Due March 15 to Interna-
tional Office
03/15/21 ASTRA Club Annual Report Available Local Club ASTRA Mem-
ber, Altrusa
Member/
Advisor
Due June
03/15/21 Order ASTRA Graduation Cords and Letters Local Club District Astra
Chair
From International
03/15/21 Conference delegates and alternates names to District
Secretary
Local Club District
Secretary
03/15/21 Notify Governor of any Club with unpaid Conference dues
or fees
District
Treasurer
Fees must be paid by
March 31 or delegates
are not recognized at
Conference
03/15/21 Grant applications due to International Foundation Local Club Due March 15th
03/15/21 Off-site awards judging completed and names of winners
sent to District Awards Coordinator (Vice Governor)
Local Club Vice-Governor
03/20/21 Financial Data to Audit Committee Financial
Comm.
Chair
Audit Com-
mittee
03/31/21 List of delegate and alternates, District Officers and Past
Governors to Credentials chair
Conference
Chair
District
Secretary District Secretary 15 days
before conference
03/31/21 Certified list of candidates for District Board to Elections
Chair
Conference
Chair
District
Secretary District Secretary 15 days
before conference
03/31/21 Annual Reports for Dist. Board & Committee Chairs to
District Governor and District Secretary
Governor
and District
secretary
03/31/21 Update names of new officers in Group Tally Local Club
03/31/21 ASTRA Alumni Info Sheet to be completed by all ASTRA
members ages 18 and older
Local Club District AS-
TRA Advisors
Due May 31
2019-2021 Biennium Leadership
District Three Board of Directors Club Assignments
District Three Committee Chairs ASTRA Scott Tice [email protected]
Bylaws, Resolution & Recommendations (BRR) Penny Penn [email protected]
Club Revitalization Nancy Shumaker [email protected]
Communications Josie Frieser [email protected]
Days For Girls Contact Shelly Bowen mailto:[email protected]
District Service Bulletin Sandy Thompson [email protected]
Finance Committee Mary Kirley [email protected]
International Foundation Liaison Nancy Mott [email protected]
Leadership Randi Kahl [email protected]
Membership Randi Kahl [email protected]
New Club Building
Program Coordinator Tammy Hall [email protected]
Service Program Development/SOS Contact Hilma Hicks-Gaskins [email protected]
Webmaster Susy Meier [email protected]
Governor Kitty McElhaney Durham, Raleigh, Salisbury, Spartanburg
Governor-Elect Shannon Schell Charlotte, Gaffney, Statesboro, Waynesville
Vice Governor Dimple Overstreet Atlanta, Caldwell County, Gastonia, North Georgia
Director Joanne Brown Lake County, St Augustine, Gainesville, Starke
Director Nanci Schwartz Citrus, Ocala, Orlando-Winter Park, Tampa
Director Karen Wishart Live Oak, Lake City, Marianna, Monticello
District Three Board of Directors
Governor Kitty McElhaney Lake City, FL [email protected]
Governor-Elect Shannon Schell Lake County FL [email protected]
Vice Governor Dimple Overstreet Starke, FL [email protected]
Treasurer Mary Kirley North Georgia, GA [email protected]
Director Joanne Brown Monticello, FL [email protected]
Director Nanci Schwartz Lake County, FL [email protected]
Director Karen Wishart Gainesville, FL [email protected]
Secretary Mantha Young Lake City, FL [email protected]
Parliamentarian Jane Gray Raleigh, NC [email protected]
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