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“Reaching the top requires taking a good break every time you need it! On

the way up, you must never hesitate to

stop for a while!” ― Mehmet Muratildan

This quote applies to our remarkable

Altrusans as well. We have had an awe-

some year of fundraising, volunteering

and fellowship so as we take the month

of June off, relax and recharge for an

even more fabulous upcoming year.

We have so many new and energized

members that were installed on May

16th. A special thank you to the Mem-

bership Committee for planning such an

elegant evening. We welcomed the fol-

lowing nine new Altrusansnew Altrusansnew Altrusansnew Altrusans; Kelly

Blankenship, Anna Lee Christiansen,

Chris Copper, Lori Dray, Kelly Holder,

Holly Lessig, Kris Leynaud, Michelle

Moncayo and Renee Steinmetz. Offi-

cers for the 2018 – 2020 term were

installed as well. Many kudos to each of

you willing to serve as officersofficersofficersofficers; Kathy

Shambre, Marilyn McFarland, Randy

Moritz, Kerry Dunlap, Deb Robinson,

Cheryl Meier, Linda Bender, Jeanne

Bishop, Sandie Baxter, Peggy Harrison,

Tammy Bader and Barb Huston. A spe-

cial honor was given to one of our very

special Altrusa sisters, Susie HarlanSusie HarlanSusie HarlanSusie Harlan.

She received the Ann Deley Memorial Ann Deley Memorial Ann Deley Memorial Ann Deley Memorial

AwardAwardAwardAward which is given each year to the

Mansfield Altrusan who epitomizes the

ideals of Altrusa International, Inc. Con-

gratulations Susie!!

I’d like to send a special shout out to

Kathy Shambre and Marilyn McFarland

for their hard work on the Annual Altrusa

Flower Sale. The flowers were beautiful

and, as our last fundraiser of the year,

we made $2,962. We couldn’t have

done it without so many of you buying

and selling the hanging baskets, THANK

YOU!

As you take the month of June to relax

and recharge, please mark your calen-

dars for one June Altrusa event, which I

hope you all can attend. The Member-

ship and Communications Committees

have planned the “Spring Party” for

Tuesday, June 19th at Candy Brenner’s

house. Details will go out soon, but plan

on a fun filled summer evening.

I can’t thank you all enough for such

astounding accomplishments we had

this past year from team efforts! This

year our achievements were displayed

at the Altrusa District Five Conference

by winning so many awards, thanks to

our awesome Awards Committee, Laura

Anliker and Barb Huston. Our name is

getting out into the community more

and more. With all of our new members

and continued support of current mem-

bers, we should be able to show our

community how great Altrusa of Mans-

field is.

Enjoy your June break and I look forward

to seeing all of you energized and ready

to go July 18th!

Your Altrusa Sister, Sherry

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• Spring Party

June 19

Candy Brenner Home

• Business Meeting

July 18 5:30 p.m.

• Board Meeting

July 25 12:00 noon

CenturyLink

• Business Meeting

August 1 11:30 a.m.

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Hello Altrusans,

If you would like to contribute to the Days for Girls In-ternational Service Project, please visit their website and donate to them directly. Any checks received at the International Office made out to Altrusa Interna-tional or Altrusa International Foundation cannot be accepted or forwarded to Days for Girls.

Donate online at www.daysforgirls.org: Donate to Donate to Donate to Donate to Days for GirlsDays for GirlsDays for GirlsDays for Girls

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Mail checks to:

Days for Girls InternationalDays for Girls InternationalDays for Girls InternationalDays for Girls International

102 Ohio Street102 Ohio Street102 Ohio Street102 Ohio Street

Bellingham, WA 98225.Bellingham, WA 98225.Bellingham, WA 98225.Bellingham, WA 98225.

On the Memo line write """"from Altrusa Internationalfrom Altrusa Internationalfrom Altrusa Internationalfrom Altrusa International."."."." Days for Girls is tracking money donated by Altrusa International.

Thank you,

Tanika Wilson

Executive Director

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For over 50 years, Altrusa International’s mission has been to

dedicate time and effort to improving communities across the

globe. The Mansfield Altrusa organization met at the Mansfield

City Schools’ Board of Education Building to take the first steps in

distributing “buddy bags” - kits for kids that were homeless or dis-

placed around the area.

This is a project that we began talking about a little over a year

ago,” said Linda Williams, Co-Chairman of the Tools for Schools

Project. “We realized that the kids—because they’re so transient—

needed some toys or games to occupy their time when they’re not

at school. They need nutritional snacks and personal care items.”

Williams and the Co-Chairman of the program, Susie Harlan, have

worked on the project for over a year, securing funding through

various local charities and businesses. An Altrusa International

Foundation Grant assisted with the funding for the program. The

pair is coordinating the distribution of the Buddy Bags with Mans-

field City School’s SAFE program, which is dedicated to helping stu-

dents in need.

“Every school district has an obligation to take care of the kids that

are less fortunate,” said Phil Mitchell, Coordinator of the SAFE Pro-

gram. “That’s where Mansfield City Schools’ SAFE program comes

in. It stands for Student Achievement through Family Engagement,

and the things that Altrusa have been supplying in these Buddy

Bags help our families stay engaged.”

Throughout the coming weeks, the bags will be dispensed to stu-

dents chosen by the SAFE program. Over 150 bags were created

for the project, with supplies such as basic toiletries to coloring

books and other items. Source: WMFD

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Susie Harlan was awarded the prestigious Ann Deley Award on Wednesday eve-

ning, May 16 during the organization’s Annual Installation and Initiation meeting.

The dinner was held at the Dan & Ed’s Events and Catering in the Reed Room.

Several new members were initiated into Altrusa and installation of next year’s

officers was completed.

Congratulations to Susie Harlan who was awarded the Anne Deley Memorial

Award this year. Susie has been an Altrusan since 2003. She has been very in-

volved with Altrusan activities, including serving as the Co-Chair of Tools for

Schools for several years. She also served as the chair of the Altrusa District

Five Conference held in Mansfield Ohio. Susie is retired but stays very active

with Altrusa and the Miss Ohio Pageant.

Mansfield Altrusans participated in the Downtown Beautification project by planting flowers to be

enjoyed by all during summer.

Approximately 200 hanging flower baskets were sold by Altrusans to support future community service

projects. Way to go Altrusans—you did it again!

WELCOME TO NEW ALTRUSANSWELCOME TO NEW ALTRUSANSWELCOME TO NEW ALTRUSANSWELCOME TO NEW ALTRUSANS

Kelly Blankenship

Anna Lee Christiansen

Chris Copper

Lori Dray

Kelly Holder

Kris Leynaud

Holly Lessig

Michelle Moncayo

Renee Steinmetz