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Altrusa International District Three, Inc.
““Being relentless means demanding more of yourself than
anyone else could ever demand of you, knowing that every time you
stop, you can still do more. You must do more.” Tim S. Grover
The term relentless can convey a mixed message. Being
relentless oftentimes has a negative connotation; however it is
very much a positive asset. To be relentless means that one is
determined to accomplish an objective. A relentless individual is
one who is:
· Highly self-aware, conscious of what is going on in the surroundings.
· Sensitive to transitions by meeting others where they are.
· Humble, ensuring the attention is on others.
· Keeping things in perspective, acting with moderation,
Being relentless demonstrates you trust your instincts. You are able to adapt
to any situation and positively influence reaction to it. Through your actions as a
relentless leader, you show your team members that anything is possible; it takes
persistency to achieve the goal that has been set. Patiently following an unwavering
course of action will lead to a sense of accomplishment when the set goal is
achieved. In your last few months of your term as President, be relentless in your
approach and celebrate the accomplishments
of your club members.
In Altrusa Service,
Kitty
Relentless
March
Volume 2, Issue 10
Inside this issue:
Membership,
Communication,
Service ,
Leadership
2
2019-2021
Biennium Goals
3
Items Requiring
Attention
4
March2021–
April 2021
Calendar
5-6
2019-2021 District
Leadership
7
Governor Kitty’s
Biennium Goals
Monthly Newsletter
Service.
During these uncertain times, Altrusans have been creatively doing service, while
staying safe and following necessary protocols. Some sew masks for distribution to
various organizations. Others provide food for the less fortunate, whether it be
school children, the homeless or work with a food bank. With the administration of
the COVID vaccine by Health Departments, consider writing cards of appreciation to
them. The types of service is only limited by the creativity of Altrusans!
Membership : Recruitment
New members who pay dues between April 1 and May 31 receive full
International membership for the remainder of the fiscal year and the
following year. This is a great incentive to get new member to sign up! Embark
on a recruiting mission in the month of March. Invite prospective members to
a meeting or invite them to participate in a service project, which gives a hands-on perspective of Altrusa.
Afterwards, follow up with personal contact, via phone, email, hand written note or face to face. A
Membership Tool Kit n Recruiting New Members can be found on the Altrusa International website.
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Communication:
Advantages and Challenges of Communication Types: Written, Oral, Visual and
Nonverbal
Leadership
Positive Attitude
In a leadership role, a positive attitude is essential, as it impacts those you lead. In considering what it
means to be positive think about: attitude is a choice; attitude determines your actions; those you lead
are a mirror of your attitude; and maintaining a positive attitude is easier that regaining one. So, how
does leaders improve one’s attitude? Set and achieve a goal daily; read/listen to positive motivational
resources; and make a visual reminder that serves as a reminder.
“People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude.” John Maxwell
Type Advantages Challenges
Written Focuses on content; provides a permanent record,
allows for review; suitable for longer messages Delayed feedback; lack of
flexibility; potential for
miscommunication
Oral Immediate feedback; conversational; prompt action Lack of written evidence; less
detail with technical information
Nonverbal Improves empathy; can reinforce written/oral
communication Vague; difficult to understand
Visual Supports oral communications; aids understanding Can distract from message
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 10
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, yet has a passion for
Altrusa and service, please consider guiding the member to the Virtual Club. Infor-
mation on the Virtual Club can be obtained from Past Governor Christy Bryant via
email at [email protected].
Have an Idea or suggestion??
Send to:
Life is tough
You are tougher
Life is
persis-tent
You are relent-less
ASTRA
ASTRA scholarship applications are due March 15.
Encourage eligible ASTRA students to apply.
68th District Three Conference
April 22-24, 2021
Marriott Greenville
Wanted!! A few good vendors for District Conference. This is an opportunity
for your members to share their talents and promote their businesses in the
vendor area. Altrusans love to shop, and they will have an exclusive audience,
so please inquire to your members if anyone is interested in participating in
conference as a vendor. If they are, please have them contact Frances
Ferguson at [email protected] or Colleen Duris at
International Foundation Grants
Looking for financial support for a service project? Consider submitting a grant
application to the International Foundation. Details at:
https://foundation.altrusa.org/grants-awards/
Calendar
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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
Calendar
Volume 2, Issue 10 Page 6
MARCH 2021 TOPIC
WHO PERSON
RESPONSI-
BLE
04/01/21 Governor’s Newsletter Governor
2019-2021 Governor
04/01 -
04/30/21 Add an Altrusan month Local Club Implement recruitment
activities
04/01/21 Report proposed bylaw amendments to International
BRR chair 90 days before convention District
Board Governor
04/01/21 New members pay full dues which covers them through
4/1/21 - 5/31/22 Local Club District
Treasurer 4/1-5/31, District and
International
04/01/21 Elect delegates and alternates to International Conven-
tion and send names to Executive Director Local Club
04/01/21 Incoming President appoints committee chairs Local Club
04/01/21 Consider sending donation to support the International
Foundation's Endowment Fund Local Club
04/01/21 Finalize proposed budget for upcoming club year. Local Club
04/07/21 World Health Day Local Club
04/10/21 Audit Committee Report Due to Governor Finance
Committee
Chair
Audit
Committee
04/11/21 Altrusa's Anniversary and Altrusa Awareness Day All Beginning April 11, 1917
04/15/21 International sends dues statements to Club Treasurers Local Club Local
Treasurer
04/16/21 Finalize proposed budget for upcoming club year Local Club
04/21/21 Pre-Conference Board Meeting, Conference Site District
Board Mtg.
04/2/21 Pre-Conference Foundation Board Meeting, Foundation
04/22-24/21 68th District Three Conference Governor
04/24/21 Post Conference Foundation Meeting Foundation
Chair
04/25/21 Post Conference Board Meeting Governor
United Nations Observance Day-International Women's Day, March 8, 2021
Kathy Schrein, Altrusa International United Nations Contact International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements
of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal
future in a COVID-19 world” is the theme for this year’s International Women’s Day. The theme celebrates the tremendous
efforts by women and girls around the world in shaping a more equal future and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Even though International Women's Day is a well-known movement in most countries, it's often helpful to still set some
context. The day has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million
people in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. Prior to this theSocialist Party of America, United Kingdom's
Suffragists and Suffragettes, and further groups campaigned for women's equality. Today, IWD belongs to all groups
collectively everywhere. Be sure to check out this site for more information- Get involved for International Women's Day
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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