Altrusa District Six 2013 Conference
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CALL TO CONFERENCE
IN TOUCH SPECIAL EDITION FEBRUARY 2013
GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE
Muncie Altrusans, our hosts for the 57th District Conference, are expecting you -
all representatives from the 39 clubs to enjoy your weekend of fun, fellowship,
workshops, and networking. Muncie Club found a beautiful and centrally located
Conference Center at the Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel in Carmel,
Indiana. It is a convenient location to access places of interest around
Indianapolis.
At this Conference we will be installing the incoming District Board and
Committee Chairs. Come and join us in welcoming Altrusans who are willing to
give their time and talent to our District. Muncie Club has planned a special tour to learn more about
Mamie L. Bass, the founder of the Altrusa Institute (now known as Altrusa International, Inc.), to visit
her resting place at Crown Hill Cemetery. Also, you will have opportunities to visit with Dona Garretson,
our International President. Look over this publication for the program schedule and you will find
workshops that may benefit you. We will be thrilled to see you: delegates, alternates, and members
from all 39 District clubs.
Many of you who have hosted a conference know how hard it is to plan a successful and memorable
event. These annual events are planned to give everyone a voice from all clubs, discuss issues, and
vote for the continuity of our Altrusa District and International administrations. Come and let’s have
sharing and learning time together. “None of us is as smart as all of us” by Ken Blanchard.
Toni Ellis
57TH ALTRUSA DISTRIC T CONFERENCE
ATRUSANS, START YOUR ENGINES!
Governor’s Message……………………………..1
District Six Board of Directors 2011-13....2
International President’s Message………...2
Welcome from Muncie Club……………….….3
Crown Hill Cemetery Tour………………………4
Conference Schedule….……………….……..5-8
Workshop Overviews…………………….…..9-10
Board of Directors Candidates…………11-12
Conference Registration Form…………………...13-14
Silent Auction Reservation Form……………………..15
Swap And Shop Reservation Form…………...……..15
Displays: Projects, Newsletters And Yearbooks..15
Conference Service Project……………………….…....16
56th Conference Meeting Minutes ……….…...17-20
Budget Information…………………………………....21-23
IN TOUCH Editors…………………………….……….….….24
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Dona M. Garretson, International President, 2011-2013
Altrusa International, Inc. of Grand Junction, Colorado
Altrusa International, Inc. District Ten
Dona was elected International President-Elect by the delegates to the
2009 Indianapolis International Convention for the 2009-2011 biennium,
and installed as International President on July 25, 2011 at the 2011
Rapid City International Convention. She will preside at the 2013
International Convention in Rotorua, New Zealand. Dona has been a
member of Altrusa International, Inc. of Grand Junction, Colorado since
1987.
She served as President of her Altrusa Club from 1992-1993, and has also
served in various other offices and chaired an array of club committees.
Dona served as the first President of the Altrusa International, Inc. of Grand
Junction, Colorado Foundation in 2001-2002.
Service on the District level began in 1993. Dona held many offices, including that of Governor of District Ten
in 2001-2003, at which time she was also a member of the International Board of Directors. She was elected
to serve as International Director, 2003-2005, and participated as a member of the International Board of
Directors. She also served as International Leadership Development Committee Vice Chairman, 2003-2005.
Dona was elected as International Treasurer, 2005-2007, International Vice President, 2007-2009 and as
International President-Elect, 2009-2011.
Dona has served as a member of the Grand Junction, CO Altrusa club for over 25 years. She is a retired CPA.
She recently relocated across the Rocky Mountains to her new home in Loveland, CO. There she aspires to
form a new Altrusa club in the near future. At the current time she continues to serve as International
President and also as head of the International office in Chicago, IL. Her passion for service in Altrusa has
never been stronger.
Dona is very proud of her two lovely daughters. Amanda and her husband live in Loveland, Colorado and are
parents of beautiful first granddaughter, Tatum. Hilary and her husband live in Corvallis, Oregon. In
December of 2010 Dona had the pleasure of taking part in the initiation of Hilary as a member of the
Corvallis Altrusa Club. Hilary now wears her mother’s pin that Dona proudly received when she became an
Altrusan over twenty-five years ago.
D i s t r i c t B o a r d o f D i r ec t o r s 2 0 1 1 - 20 1 3
Toni Ellis, Governor, Lexington, KY
Linda Barb, Governor-elect, Muncie, IN
Chris DeVlieger, First Vice Governor, DeKalb Sycamore, IL
Dana Vierck, Second Vice Governor, Elgin, IL
Sandie Moon, Director, Lake County, IL
Sue Whitaker, Treasurer, Muncie, IN
Beverly Herzog, Imm. Past Governor, Champaign-Urbana, IL
Becky Ray, Secretary, Lexington, KY
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Alt rusans, Star t Your Engines! Altrusa District Six 57th Annual Conference
April 19-21, 2013
Hosted by: The Altrusa Club of Muncie, Indiana
Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel
Join us in Indianapolis as we get Altrusa engines roaring!
Friday pre-race activities:
Special events, tours, and seminars
Dinner in the Altrusa Track Suite, featuring traditional race foods and suite style service
A wheel sports race stimulating the true Altrusa competitive spirit
Traditional songs and customs
A winning performance by theater and dance students from Ball State University
Saturday we’ll wave the green flag for:
A dynamic and immersive learning environment of workshops and presentations
Joining together to green light the business of District Six
Working together to stuff backpacks for the kids of military families
Honoring our winners and their super speed results in the communities in which we live and work
Installing a new Governor to serve the fast circuit of District Six
Sunday the checkered flag will come out as we:
Recognize the top drivers behind our organization, and talk with our leaders from the Foundation
and the International scene
Pay our respect to those we have lost this year
Retire the flags for another race
Drive away with a clear vision to the future of Altrusa, and to next year’s conference.
The Pit Crew behind our race is the Altrusa Club of Muncie! We live up to our motto “Leaders in Service” and our goal is to deliver a memorable and productive
District Six Conference
The Altrusa Club of Muncie has a pit crew of more than 80 members and all are excited to host the
District Six Conference
Many of this number, and others, are now serving on our District Six Conference Committee to as-
sure that you learn something new, network with friends new and old, and have fun together
The Pit Crew has devoted considerable time to the review of past conference evaluations, and
produced a plan to honor your suggestions, while maintaining the pleasurable experiences of
conference
The Altrusa Club of Muncie is honored to have two members presently serving on the District Six
Board of Directors and therefore we maintain a close relationship with the Board and its goals for the
conference.
Every Altrusa Club in District Six has “Qualified” to attend, so we hope to see each of you
The Altrusa Club of Muncie is proud to be a part of the District Six Conference in which we celebrate
the installation of our own Linda Barb as the Incoming Governor of District Six. To her we dedicate
our loyalty and hard work.
Rebecca Holmquist, Club President Rita Stewart and Pam Kirtley, 57th Annual Conference Co-Chairs
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REMEMBERING MAMIE L. BASS
AT CROWN HILL CEMETERY ON
APRIL 19, 2013 2:00-3:30 PM
We will leave the Renaissance
Hotel at 2:00 pm and travel in a
caravan to the Gothic Chapel in
Crown Hill Cemetery. A short
memorial service will be conducted
upon our arrival. We will then
caravan to the site of the
monument. After our visit the
caravan leaders will take us on a
surprise route back to the hotel.
A Free Will Offering will be taken
up at the cemetery for the Crown
Hill Heritage Foundation which
provides the upkeep for the
monument.
Please let us know if you can
attend this important event by
responding on the official
conference registration form in
this issue of IN TOUCH. We look
forward to having you with us.
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DISTRICT SIX CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2013
8:00 am - 12 noon Pre-Conference Board Meeting
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration and Credentials
12:00 noon – 5:00 pm Set up Altrusa Store and Silent Auction
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Crown Hill Cemetery Tour ……….Mary Burford, Service Development
Chair-Muncie
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm WORKSHOPS
1. Tuning Your Engine: Communications – Newsletter and Website Part I Sue Creighton, District Communication Chair/IN TOUCH Editor, Club President-Warsaw; Neveta Salmons,
District Webmaster—Quincy; Lola Perkett, Incoming District IN TOUCH Editor-Evansville
2. Tuning Your Engine: If I Can’t Take It With Me, I’m Not Going Sandie Moon, District Director—Lake County
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm Break
3:45 pm – 5:00 pm WORKSHOPS
1. Tuning Your Engine: Friendly Sharing - First Timers Toni Ellis, Governor—Lexington and Kerry Bowden, Club President—Danville
2. Tuning Your Engine: Image Building Through Facebook and Social Media Jody Reinoehl, District ASTRA Chair—Terre Haute
3. Tuning Your Engine : Easy Jewelry Making Laura Vise--Muncie
4. Tuning Your Engine : How To Get Funds to Fuel Your Club! Grant Writing 101 Dana Vierck, Second Vice Governor--Elgin and Panel
5:00 pm – 5:30 Break – Swap ‘N’’ Shop / Silent Auction/ Altrusa Store
5:30 pm – 7:00 Cash Bar
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm OPENING DINNER SESSION
(Past Governor’s Table, Bev Herzog, Immediate Past Governor)
Parade of Flags……………..Della Gregory, Conference Treasurer-Muncie
Board Introduction............Jane Riehl, Past Governor-Jeffersonville
Presiding............................Toni Ellis, Governor-Lexington
Altrusa Grace.....................Rebecca Holmquist, Club President-Muncie
Dinner
Host Welcome and Conference Facility/Resources..........Rita Stewart, Conference Co-Chair
Entertainment………………..Ball State University of Theater and Dance invites you to join us for
selections from Indiana's own, Cole Porter. Several of our students will be performing highlights
from their recent Cole Porter Cabaret. So, sit back and enjoy!!
Announcements……………..Toni Ellis, Governor
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DISTRICT SIX CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2013
6:30 am – 8:30 am Breakfast on your own
8:00 am - 9:45 am Coffee & Tea Service in The Great Room
9:00 am – 9:30 am B-R-R & Budget Briefing and Candidates Forum
Governor with BRR Chair, Dana Vierck; Sue Whitaker, Treasurer ; Sheryl Nyman, Nominating Chair
9:30 am – 9:45 am Break – Swap ‘N’’ Shop / Silent Auction/ Altrusa Store
9:45 am – 11:30 am Business Meeting
11:30 am – 12:00 pm VOTING
11:30 am – 12:00 pm Break – Swap ‘N’’ Shop / Silent Auction/ Altrusa Store
Presiding........................................................................
Welcome………………………………………………………...……
Pledge of Allegiance......................................................
Adoption of the Conference Program..........................
Rules of the Conference..............................................
Roll Call of Clubs..........................................................
Registration Report:………………...................................
Credentials Report……………………………..………............
Adoption of Conference Program……..…………………...
Synopsis of Board Actions……………………………………..
Governor’s Report…………………………………..................
Approval of the Compilation Report of Financial
Statements…………………………………………………………..
Proposed Budget..........................................................
Adoption of the Budget................................................
Report of the Nominating Committee.........................
Nominations from the Floor........................................
Report of the B-R-R Committee...................................
Unfinished Business....................................................
New Business................................................................
Report of the International Representative…………...
Instruction for Election.................................................
Adjournment of Business Session.............................
Toni Ellis, Governor
Linda Barb, Governor Elect
Sandie Moon, Director
Chris DeVlieger, First Vice Governor
Elaine Wolf, Parliamentary Advisor/Past Governor
Becky Ray, District Secretary
Mary Louise Buck, Chair
June Payne, Chair
Becky Ray, District Secretary
Becky Ray, District Secretary
Toni Ellis, Governor
Sue Whitaker, Treasurer
Sue Whitaker, Treasurer
Sue Whitaker, Treasurer
Sheryl Nyman, Nomination Chair
Toni Ellis, Governor
Dana Vierck, Chair, Second Vice Governor
Toni Ellis, Governor
Toni Ellis, Governor
Dona Garretson, Altrusa International President
Vivian Najim, Election Chair
Toni Ellis, Governor
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DISTRICT SIX CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
12:00 pm – 1:45 pm AWARDS LUNCHEON
1:45 pm – 2:00 pm Break
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm WORKSHOPS
1. Tuning Your Engine: Club President Responsibilities and Resources (Presidents’ Training Part 1)
Bev Herzog, Immediate Past Governor, International Director—Champaign-Urbana and Linda Barb,
Governor-Elect—Muncie
2. Tuning Your Engine: Reports, Minutes, and Accounting for Secretary and Treasurer
Becky Ray, District Secretary—Lexington and Sue Whitaker, District Secretary--Muncie
3. Tuning Your Engine: Membership - How Corny Are You?
Sue Huck, District Membership Development Chair—Evansville
4. Tuning Your Engine: Communications – Newsletter and Website Part II Sue Creighton, District Communication Chair/IN TOUCH Editor; Lola Perkett, Incoming District IN TOUCH Editor
-Evansville; Karen Trusley-Macomb and Neveta Salmons, District Webmaster-Quincy
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm Break
3:45 - 5:00 pm WORKSHOPS
1. Tuning Your Engine: A Recipe for Leadership- Presidents Part II Chris DeVlieger, First Vice Governor—DeKalb-Sycamore and Barbara Bergdolt, Leadership Development Chair
2. Tuning Your Engine: Developing Service Projects and Writing Effective Award Applications
Patty Kirkman--Bedford; Mary Alice Bertram--Evansville, Pat Vaughan--Lexington and Toni Ellis, Facilitator
3. Tuning Your Engine: Travelling To New Zealand and Convention Dona Garretson, International President
5:00 pm – 5:30 Break – Swap “N” Shop / Silent Auction/ Altrusa Store Last Chance
3:15 - 3:45 Conference Hands -On Serv ice Pro ject
(F ind information on page 16)
Presiding................................................................................
Accent and Grace..................................................................
Mamie L. Bass Service Award, Letha H. Brown Literacy
Award, Nina Fay Calhoun International Award ...................
Distinguished Club Award………………………………………………
Rookie of the Year, Governor‘s Membership Growth, Star
Conference Attendance , and Governor‘s Award…………..
Election Results.....................................................................
Announcements…………………………………………………………..
Chris DeVlieger, First Vice Governor
Mary Waters, Club President—Champaign-
Urbana
Mary Burford, Services Development Chair
Dona Garretson, International President
Toni Ellis, Governor
Vivian Najim, Election Chairman
Chris DeVlieger, First Vice Governor
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5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Cash Bar
6:00 pm – 9:30 pm INSTALLATION BANQUET
Immediately following the close of the Installation Banquet a Champaign Reception for
Governor Linda Barb will be hosted in The Great Room by the Altrusa Club of Muncie.
SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2012
8:00 am – 12:00 am
ALL CONFERENCE BREAKFAST. MEMORIAL SERVICE AND CLOSING SESSION
Presiding …………………………………………………………….
Accent & Grace …………………………………………………...
Memorial Service………………………………………………..
Special Project Report…………………………………….…..
Altrusa Foundation Auction Report……………………….
Presentation of 2013-15 Committee Chairs ….…...
Invitation to Next Conference……………………………….
Closing Statements……………………………………………..
Courtesy Resolution…………………………………………….
Retiring the Colors……………………………………………….
Adjournment…………………………………………………….
Governor Linda Barb
Doris Kowalski, Past Governor
Elaine Wolf, Past Governor
Cathy Stewart
Charlotte Williamson, Foundation Liaison
Linda Barb, Governor
Springfield Altrusa Club, 2014 Conference
President Dona Garretson, International Visitor
Chris DeVlieger, Governor-Elect
Springfield Altrusans
Linda Barb, Governor
12:30 pm.—3:00 pm.
Post—Conference Board Meeting
Presiding..............................................................
Accent and Grace................................................
Dinner
Entertainment……………………………………………...
Installation of the District Officers for 2013–
2015 …………………………………………………….…….
Silent Auctions Winners…………………………………
Raffle Winners …………………………………………..….
Announcements.……………………………………………
Mary Burford, Past Governor, Muncie
Jo Ellen Lovello, Club President—Lexington
Tom Roberts, piano and David Hinshaw, trumpet
Mary Burford, Past Governor, Service Program Chair
Charlotte Williamson, Foundation Liaison
Barbara Baker, Displays & Exhibit Chair
Governor Linda Barb
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WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
Friday, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Crown Hill Tour Mary Burford, Service Development Chair--Muncie
More information on page 4. Remember to sign up on the Registration Form on page 14.
Tuning Your Engine: Communications – Newsletter and Website Part I Sue Creighton, District Communication Chair and IN TOUCH Editor, Club President-Warsaw; Neveta
Salmons, District Webmaster—Quincy; Lola Perkett, Incoming District IN TOUCH Editor-Evansville
Meet your new District Communications Chair and learn how to contact her. Find out what her plans
are for 2013-2015 IN TOUCH. Touch base with our District Webmaster to learn what information is
needed for your website plus ideas and how to get information on your site. You'll also receive up-
dated information about using our new branding tools and logo.
Tuning Your Engine: If I Can’t Take It With Me, I’m Not Going Sandie Moon, District Director—Lake County
A brief review of the Estate Planning documents. Ideas for getting your paperwork together, titling
assets to best affect transfer at death, and organizing it all to make it easier for those who have to
take care of your affairs after your death. You will have the opportunity to put a folder together to get
you started.
Friday, 3:45 - 5:00 pm
Tuning Your Engine: Friendly Sharing - First Timers Toni Ellis, Governor—Lexington and Kerry Bowden, Club President—Danville
The first-timers and even those who haven’t been to a conference for a number of years are invited. You will
learn what to expect at conference. We will share helpful information and suggest workshops to consider
attending. You will have opportunity to meet other Altrusans and talk about your club and interests. Come and
join us.
Tuning Your Engine: Image Building Through Facebook and Social Media Jody Reinoehl, District ASTRA Chair—Terre Haute
Ways in marketing Altrusa that clubs can attract attention with free TV, Radio, and Internet spots. Do
you want to learn how to handle interviews after you have them? Come for a stimulating
conversation.
Tuning Your Engine: Easy Jewelry Making Laura Vise, Muncie
Learn simple wire wrapping and jewelry making techniques to help you create your own one-of-a-kind
creations. Also, make-and-take your own wrap bracelet to commemorate the District Six Conference!
There will be a $5.00 charge for the supplies to make your own bracelet. Sign up for the work-
shop (and payment) on the registration form on page 14.
Tuning Your Engine: How To Get Funds to Fuel Your Club! Grant Writing 101 Dana Vierck, Second Vice Governor--Elgin and Panel of Altrusa Foundation Grant Recipients
How to write a grant to get funding for your club projects--writing tips and information with discussion
by a panel of clubs who have received Altrusa International Foundation grants.
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Saturday, 2:00 - 3:15 pm
Tuning Your Engine: Club President Responsibilities and Resources (Presidents’ Training Part I) Presented by Bev Herzog, Past Governor -Champaign-Urbana and Linda Barb, Governor-Elect-Muncie
We thank you for agreeing to be club president and want to make your job as easy as possible. This
workshop is about the management part of being club president. Learn what’s expected of you and
when things are due. Find out where resources are and how to access them. Share your concerns
about your new job with us, and we will answer your questions. The leadership part of your job will
be covered in part 2.
Tuning Your Engine: Reports, Minutes, and Accounting for Secretary and Treasurer Becky Ray, District Secretary—Lexington and Sue Whitaker, District Treasurer--Muncie
Fine tune your skills for keeping the minutes and financial records for your club. Club secretaries and
treasurers will receive help so you can cross the finish line in first place.
Tuning Your Engine: Membership - How Corny Are You? Sue Huck, District Membership Development Chair—Evansville
If you are interested in knowing how to retain and recruit members, this workshop is for you! We will
play the Corn Hole game to learn about the “C”’s connected to retention and recruitment. No skill,
knowledge, or expertise needed! Join in the fun of competition to see which club (Sunnyside or Hap-
pyville) will succeed in retaining and recruiting the most members.
Tuning Your Engine: Communications –Newsletter and Website Part II Sue Creighton, IN TOUCH Editor/Ambassador-Warsaw, Lola Perkett, Incoming IN TOUCH Editor--
Evansville, Karen Trusley-Macomb, Neveta Salmons, District Webmaster-Quincy
The new Communications Chair will provide tips for improving your Club's newsletters. Information to
take better pictures so necessary for our newsletters, websites and Facebook pages. Our District
Webmaster will conduct a Q&A session about our websites, and you’ll learn how to prepare and post
videos on your websites and social media sites.
Saturday, 3:45-5:00 pm
Tuning Your Engine: A Recipe for Leadership- Presidents Part II Chris DeVlieger, First Vice Governor—DeKalb-Sycamore and Barbara Bergdolt, Leadership Development
Chair, Paris
Using strategic planning techniques to: 1) shape your club to meet the needs of members in today’s
reality and 2) understand the volunteer interests and expectations of today’s young professional.
Tuning Your Engine: Developing Service Projects and Writing Effective Award Applications Patty Kirkman--Bedford; Mary Alice Bertram--Evansville, Pat Vaughan--Lexington and Toni Ellis,
Facilitator
You will learn how to tell your service project story and write about it effectively based on the service
awards criteria. These clubs will share their methods. They will explain what to include especially for
your club’s ongoing project. Ask your questions for tips, particularly writing a short story with only
1,000 words for the narrative.
Tuning Your Engine: Travelling To New Zealand and Convention Dona Garretson, International President
President Dona will share tips about travelling to NZ. You will learn what to expect at Convention.
You will hear helpful information and suggestions about workshops to consider attending. There will
be Q&A session for your concerns. Don’t miss this opportunity to talk to her about Altrusa.
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DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS CANDIDATES
Governor-Elect District Six: First Vice Governor (2011- 2013 ), Second Vice Governor (2009- 011),
Secretary (2005 - 2009) Dekalb-Sycamore Club, IL: President (2OO7-2OO9), Director (2006-2007), Secretary
(2004-2006)
Chris' goal for Altrusa International and District Six would be to encourage
membership growth and support current members while preserving Altrusa's heritage and
promoting the many opportunities being an active Altrusa member provides.
Chris is the Human Resources Manager for The Suter Company in Sycamore,
Illinois. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Management & Leadership from Judson
University and has been an adjunct instructor at Kishwaukee College. Chris has been
married to her husband, Steve, for 23 years. They have two children, Jordan (20 years) and
Emily (17 years).
First Vice Governor
Altrusa International, Inc.: Service Development Committee (2011– 2013), Leadership Development Committee (2009-2011)
District Six: Second Vice - Governor (2011-2013), BRR Chair (2011- 2013), Service
Program Development Chair (2009-2011)
Elgin Club , IL: President (2007-2008), President-elect (2006-2007), Vice-President
(2004 - 2006), Member (2002-present)
Dana is the Director of Fund Development at Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra in
Elgin, Illinois since 2012. Dana’s work experience includes management positions with
non-profit organizations. Dana and Gary, husband of 34 years, volunteer with Elgin area
non-profit organizations. She was recognized for her non-profit community service
receiving several awards: Outstanding Woman of Elgin, YWCA Leader Award for Community
Service, Women in Management Northern Fox Valley Chapter Women of Achievement
Award and the National Women in Management Charlotte Danstrom Award for Non-Profit
Service. Her dogs are her main hobby.
Second Vice Governor District Six: Secretary (2011 - 2013)
Lexington Club , KY: Co-President for two years (2009 & 2010), Foundation Treasurer
(2008-2009) , Co-Chair Membership (2007 - 2008), Co-Chair Communications (2006-
2007), Member (2006– present), Lexington Club’s Joyce Delabar Award (2010). Becky
has attended four District Conferences and two Conventions.
Becky has been actively involved with local non-profit organizations and is presently
serving as Treasurer of the Lexington Citizens Police Academy. She and Marc, husband of
34 years have Brandon (32 years), who is married to Jessica. She has twin grand-
daughters (2 years), Madeline and Caroline. They keep Becky busy babysitting every
chance she gets.
Director Altrusa International, Inc.: Sue will be serving on the Leadership Development and
Training Committee (2013-2015).
District Six: Communication Chair and Brand Ambassador (2011-2013)
Warsaw Club, IN: Sue is serving currently as the Club President. Sue had served in
all offices over the years and recently served as Chair for Membership, Nominating, and
Communication Committees. A member since the late 1970s. College degrees from
Indiana University and Indiana Wesleyan University and completed Duke University’s
Advance Management Program. She retired as Vice President Carrier and Enhanced
Services from Sprint Corporation’s Local Telephone Division after 30 years. Sue has
served on many Warsaw area Boards and is currently Vice President of The Beaman Home
Board of Directors. She and her husband, Steve, have two daughters, four grand-
daughters, two grandsons, and a great-granddaughter.
Chris DeVlieger
Dana Vierck
Becky Ray
Sue Creighton
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Treasurer District Six: Governor (2007 - 2009), Governor - Elect (2005 - 2007), Parliamen-
tary Advisor (2011-2013), Communication Chair (2005 - 2009)
District Seven: Communication Chair
Fox Valley Club, IL: President (2004 - 2006), Foundation Treasurer (2005-
Present), Treasurer (1991 - 2001); Waukesha, WI: President (199O- 992), President
(1983-1984), Member (January 1981)
Elaine had served as chair on many committees over the years such as Finance,
Altrusa Information, Hospitality, Membership and Communications at the three clubs.
Elaine served as treasurer for her church’s last major capital drive campaign. She
worked as tech writer and software support person at Hub Group, Inc., a transportation
logistics company. She had previously worked for Advance Transportation Company in
many positions, Director. Elaine’s sister, Naomi is an Altrusan since 1957. She has a
daughter , a son, a daughter-in-law (Altrusan), and two grandchildren—Emily and
Austin.
Secretary Appointment Sue Whitaker will be serving the District with the incoming Governor Linda Barb.
This is an appointed position.
District Six: Treasurer (2011 - 2013)
Muncie Club, IN: Member (1988). Sue is currently a member of the Muncie Altrusa
Foundation. Sue had served the Club as President, President-elect, Vice President,
Corresponding Secretary and Chair of several committees.
Sue has her B.S. degree from the University of Kentucky and her M.S. and Ph.D.
from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She and her husband of 45 years came to
Ball State University in 1976. During her tenure at Ball State she served as chair of
the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) and Director of the FCS
Graduate Program. She and her husband both retired from Ball State in 2010.
Elaine Wolf
Sue Whitaker
District Governor for 2013-2014
Linda has been an Altrusan since 1986 with the Altrusa Club
of Muncie, IN. She has served on many committees and the
Board of Directors including serving as President in 1993-
4. At the District level she served as Extension Chair under
Governor Patty Rice and on the District Board since 2005.
Linda has a BS degree from Kansas State University, a MLS
from the University of Hawaii, and a MA from Ball State
University. She joined EMAR, Inc., a firm manufacturing
environmentally controlled outside plant cabinets for
telecommunications electronics, and served as President after
her father’s retirement in January, 1991.
She and her husband, David Hinshaw, reside on a 50 acre
farm in Sheridan, Indiana that has been in David’s family since
1879. She is now retired. Linda and David are enjoying their
two grandsons immensely. Linda Barb
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Altrusa District Six 57th Annual Conference April 19-21, 2013
Hosted by: The Altrusa Club of Muncie, Indiana
2013 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM
Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel
11925 N. Meridian Street
Carmel, Indiana 46032
Tel: (317) 816-0777 Fax: (317) 816-0430
Please make your own room reservations. Registering for the Conference does not reserve a room.
Room rates are $119 per night for both single and double rooms (plus 12% tax). Room block will be released March 28, 2013
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Check all that apply for the year 2013-2014
CLUB DISTRICT INTERNATIONAL
_____ President _____ Officer _____ Past Intl. President
_____ President Elect _____ Past Governor _____ Intl. Officer
_____ Secretary _____ District Chairman _____ Intl. Representative
_____ Treasurer _____ Governor _____ Intl. Committee Chair
Please indicate if you will be a delegate or alternate; and if this is your first conference or if you are bringing
a guest(s):
______Delegate _____Alternate _____First Timer _____ # Guests
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REGISTRATION DETAILS
Full Conference Registration includes Friday evening buffet, Saturday morning coffee/tea service, Saturday
lunch, Saturday formal dinner, and Sunday full breakfast buffet.
□ Received before March 15, 2013 @ $160 Received after March 15, 2013 @ $175.
$ __________
Please select your Saturday formal dinner entrée:
□ Pistachio Tilapia or □ Top Sirloin
Partial Registration
□ Saturday only @ $120. $ __________ (includes Saturday: morning coffee/tea service, lunch and formal dinner)
Please select your Saturday formal dinner entrée:
Saturday and Sunday only @ $150
(includes Saturday: morning coffee/tea service, lunch, formal dinner, and Sunday breakfast buffet) $ __________
Please select your Saturday formal dinner entrée:
Friday Evening Dinner – Non-registered Guests @ $38
Friday Dinner: Buffet $38. x _____ number of guests $ __________
Saturday Breakfast—On Your Own
Saturday Awards Luncheon – Non-registered Guests @ $25
Saturday Governor’s Banquet – Non-registered Guests @ $46
Sunday Breakfast – Non-registered Guests @ $30
Sunday Breakfast: Buffet $30 X _____number of guests $_________
Friday Special Activity: Come with us to visit the Mamie L. Bass monument at Crown Hill Cemetery and participate
in the memorial service. We will meet in the lobby at 1:45 p.m. and return at 3:30 p.m. There is no cost to
participate.
I will participate______________________________________________
I will drive my own vehicle______________________________________
I can take this many passengers________________________________
I wish to attend the Jewelry Making Workshop and have included the $5.00 . $ _________
Make all checks payable to: Altrusa International Inc. of Muncie, IN Grand Total $ _________
To cancel a conference reservation and receive a refund (less $25 non-refundable fee), a written re-
quest must be received by the Conference Treasurer, Della Gregory, on (or postmarked by) March 15,
2013. All refunds will be processed within 60 days of the close of the Conference.
Mail registration forms (and address questions) to:
Della Gregory, Conference Treasurer email: [email protected]
P.O. Box 578 Phone: 765-212-5538
Yorktown, IN 47396
□ Pistachio Tilapia or □ Top Sirloin
□ Pistachio Tilapia or □ Top Sirloin
Saturday lunch: Served $ 25 x _____ number of guests $ _________
Saturday Banquet: Served $ 46 x _____ number of guests $ _________
Please select your guest(s)’s Saturday formal dinner entrée:
□ Pistachio Tilapia or □ Top Sirloin
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ALTRUSA CLUB OF MUNCIE CONFERENCE SERVICE PROJECT
Picture the last time you saw news footage of yet another National Guard unit’s deployment…hugs and tears
everywhere as parents prepared to leave their children for many long months. One way to make those
months pass a bit quicker is to join the District Six Conference service project by preparing backpacks full of
fun things for those children. Indiana Operation: Military Kids will distribute backpacks to children of
currently deployed troops. Altrusans are asked to bring to Conference items appropriate for ages pre-school
to middle school. Suggested items are small photo albums, disposable cameras, stationery, journals, pencils,
crayons, small scrapbooks and supplies, books, Frisbees, yo-yos, stuffed animals, hats, t-shirts, phone cards,
stamps, stickers, coloring books, discount cards, and restaurant gift certificates. Items should be new (not
used), non-perishable, and gender neutral. The idea is to provide a fun, educational pick-me-up to children
missing their parents and let them know Altrusans appreciate their service too. We will assemble the back-
packs Saturday afternoon. See page 16 for more details.
ALTRUSA DISTRICT SIX SILENT AUCTION RESERVATION FORM
Each Altrusa Club in District Six is challenged to provide one item (suggested minimum value - $25.00) for
the Silent Auction which benefits the ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION. In order to allow for appropri-
ate space for your item, please contact us to let us know what you intend to bring by March 15, 2013.
Altrusa Club of:___________________________________ Item:_________________________________
Space required:_________________________________________________________________________
SWAP AND SHOP RESERVATION FORM
The Swap and Shop Store will be set up for the benefit of sponsoring Altrusa Clubs. Those clubs interested in
selling merchandise to help with their operating budgets are invited to reserve a table.
Altrusa Club of:___________________________________# Tables needed:_______________________
Other requests or requirements:____________________________________________________________
Person responsible for display:_____________________________________________________________
Contact’s phone number:___________________________ Email address:_________________________
Comments:____________________________________________________________________________
Note: Altrusa Clubs must be registered for the conference in order to sell at the Swap and Shop Store
DISPLAYS – PROJECTS, NEWSLETTERS AND YEARBOOKS
Each Club is invited to display a sample of the: 1) Club newsletters for the year, 2) Club yearbook, and/or 3)
Poster presentation of fundraisers and/or service projects. Please let us know what you plan to display by
March 15, 2013.
Altrusa Club of:___________________________________Display:_______________________________
Contact or send this form to:
Della Gregory, Conference Treasurer email: [email protected]
P.O. Box 578 Phone: 765-212-5538
Yorktown, IN 47396
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Altrusa District Six Service Project for 2013 Annual Conference
The Service Project selected for the 2013 District Six Conference is Operation Military Kids (OMK)
and during the conference the attendees will be filling Hero Packs for the children and families of
those in Indiana who are serving in the military. Our goal is to fill at least 50 Hero Packs. The OMK
provides the bags and some other items, but we are asking our members who are attending to bring
items to include in the Hero Packs. It is not necessary that all Hero Packs are alike, but it is
important that all of the items are new.
The items will be collected at registration, so they can be sorted and be ready for packing during the
break on Saturday afternoon. This is an activity in which all of the conference attendees can
participate.
REMEMBER…
Items may be purchased, donated, or handmade
Items must be new, not previously used
All items must be non-perishable
Do not include cash
Hero Packs are designed for children from pre-school to middle school age. Try to make the
contents of the Hero Pack age-appropriate.
Items are designed to be a fun, educational pick-me-up for the child receiving the Hero Pack
You are encouraged to select items from each of the columns, so as to have a variety of items in the
packs.
Small photo albums
Disposable camera
Stationary
Journal
Pens and pencils
Small scrapbook and
supplies
Stamps
Phone cards
Restaurant Gift Cards (small
denominations)
T-shirts
Caps
Books
Stuffed animals
Stickers
Coloring books
Crayons
Donated items from local
businesses, service
organizations, government
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FUTURE DISTRICT CONFERENCES
2014 Host: Altrusa Club of Springfield, IL
Crowne Plaza Springfield 3000 South Dirksen Parkway * Springfield, IL
2015 Host: Altrusa Club of DeKalb-Sycamore, IL
Timber Creek Inn & Suites and Convention Center 3300 Drew Avenue * Sandwich, IL 60548
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April 19 - 21, 2013
Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel
Carmel, Indiana
Hosted by the Muncie Club
Altrusa Dis tr ict Six 57th Annual
IN TOUCH: Quarterly e-Newsletter for Altrusa International—District Six
Toni Ellis, Governor [email protected]
Sue Creighton, Editor [email protected]
Neveta Salmons, Webmaster [email protected]
Website: www.altrusadistrictsix.org Facebook: Altrusa District Six