October 2015 Cheerful Earful

The Cheerful Earful

Monthly newsletter of the Altrusa Club of Macomb, IL

October 2015 Website: Facebook: Email:

http://tinyurl.com/AltrusaMacomb www.facebook.com/MacombAltrusa altrusa@macomb.com

Next Meeting Information

Contents

 Next meeting information  Sept. General minutes  Updates  Minute with a Member  Our Favorite Recipes  Calendar of Events  Bazaar information

What: Potluck and speaker Terri Hare, WIU Scholarship Office Where: Georgetown Clubhouse, 95 Charleston Dr., Macomb When: 6:00pm Potluck details will be emailed Hosted by the Membership Committee

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Draft of September 2015 Meeting Minutes September 23, 2015 General Meeting at the Everly House, Macomb, Illinois at 6:30 p.m.

President Karen Trusley asked if any guests were present and Kerrie Bishop introduced her daughter Lauren.

The minutes of the August 2015 were presented for approval. Karen Iversen moved to approve, seconded by Miriam Satern, approved by all “ayes”.

Treasurer’s Report: Brae Hattaway reviewed the Treasurer’s Report and is filed for audit.

Correspondence: Karen Iversen- We received thank you notes from the Canton Club, the Galesburg Club, the Quincy Club and the district officer. We received a notice about Bowl for Kids Sake.

Standing Committee Reports: The members enjoyed a presentation by Kassie Courson from McDonough County VIBE about fundraising.

The finance committee provided fall desserts.

The following members were in attendance: Alta Sargent, Ann Abbot, Brae Hattaway, Cindy Roon, Heather Munro, Judy Dallinger, Karen Iversen, Karen Trusley, Kathy Wyatt, Kerrie Bishop, Lara Lessard, Lin Stults, Liz Duvall, Lynne Brinker, Marsha McCormick, Miriam Satern, Nancy Dobey, Nancy Reed, Peggy Ma, Sara Wood.

The business meeting was called to order at 6:55 p.m.

The members recited the Pledge of Aallegiance.

Karen gave the Alzheimer’s T-shirt to Marsha because she wore both pins.

Finance: Brae Hattaway reported the following: Shop n Share date is next weekend at Hy-Vee. We are rescheduling the March speaker to make room for the District representative visit.

Communications Committee: Heather Munro passed out flyers for the Bazaar. She also passed out the “who is district 6” flyer. Remember to check out the Facebook page to check out all of our wonderful photos from our volunteer projects and Quad Club meeting. She also posted two versions of the newsletter on the Facebook page.

We are listed in the Choice community event section.

Membership Committee: no report.

Service Committee: Liz thanked the group for donating children’s books for the YMCA. Liz also passed around the service hour binder. Liz also discussed Make a Difference day project and passed around a sign-up sheet for donating baked goods.

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We use about $3,400 in Bazaar funds to cover that amount. She also highlighted parent comments.

Bazaar Committee: Kathy Wyatt discussed the contract with the high school. Kathy discussed ways to celebrate 50 years for the bazaar. She suggested buying stickers like “ I attended the 50th Altrusa bazaar”. She also discussed giving away some prizes by a raffle. Several people made some suggestions about how to handle the raffle.

Miriam Satern made a motion to have the baskets and instead of the 50/50, have a raffle tickets for a prize such as a Chamber of Commerce gift certificates, seconded by Karen Iversen. Discussion was held. The 50/50 was discussed as well. The vote was taken: the motion failed.

Cindy Roon made a motion to continue with the 50/50 raffle and the raffle baskets. The motion was seconded by Karen Iversen. A vote being taken, the motion passed.

The publicity committee will work on the stickers.

Brae stated there is money available in the budget.

Cindy Roon has extra baskets. Miriam passed around a sign-up for the raffle baskets. Nancy Reed volunteered to wrap the baskets.

Nancy Dobey passed around the sign list around for yard signs.

Ann Abbot sent around a sheet for the pie/dessert list for the kitchen.

Old Business: Please email Liz if you are missing a meeting. The service hour binder was also passed around.

Quad Club Meeting- Karen thanked everyone who attended and/or volunteered to help. It was awesome and all club representatives would like to do it annually.

The Arts Fair-Thank you to those members that volunteered.

Alzheimer’s Walk- Karen Iversen walked. Karen Trusley showed our sponsorship sign that was displayed along the route.

Discussed helping at the Homecoming Parade with the Lion’s Club Fundraiser. Please see Cindy Roon if you can help. It is there national candy day sale. Cindy will provide the meeting location and details in a follow-up email

New Business: Adopt A Classroom- We have readers going to Ms. Scott’s first grade classroom on the third Thursdays and Mrs. Olson’s classroom will be scheduled monthly. The same books will be used for both classes. Do not leave the books in the classroom because the books are checked out to the club. If you are the second reader, please return them to the library. If you are volunteering, please make sure you have a volunteer form turned into the Lincoln School office prior to reading.

Mosaic Event-Karen was asked to be a table captain November 3 from 12 to 1pm at Spoon River College Outreach Center. We need to fill a table of 8. It is a free luncheon to learn about the organization but they asked for a donation.

Karen asked if anyone wanted to make a donation for Bowl for Kids Sake on November 7th.

It was suggested that we give an individual donation if you wish. The donations can be brought to the next meeting.

Announcements: The next board meeting is October 8, 2015 at 5:15 p.m. the Everly House.

The next general meeting is October 28, 2015.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

Liz Duvall, Secretary

UPDATES Bazaar Committee

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Finance Committee The Finance Committee wanted to share information regarding one of the local programs we support.

Baskets We still need 2-4 more people (or groups of people) to volunteer to provide a gift basket to raffle off at the Bazaar. Miriam will bring the signup sheet to our next meeting on Wed, Oct 28.

We also need baskets. If you have a basket you want to donate, please bring it to the same meeting.

We will collect all the contents for the baskets by Monday, November 9. The committee will arrange the contents nicely in the baskets and wrap the baskets with a clear wrap and bow.

Please provide a list of items that make up the content included in the basket when you turn in your items to Miriam. We will display the list in front of your basket on Bazaar Day to share the contents with the patrons that will may be interested in winning your basket.

Thanks for your support of this fundraising effort.

Miriam Satern and Brae Hattway Publicity Yard signs and banners have been distributed.

Two radio interviews are scheduled on Mon. Nov. 2 and Thurs. Nov. 12 both at 7:30-8am. Flyers have been distributed to all members and posted at businesses around the square. Bazaar has been posted on numerous area Facebook pages and websites and on radio and TV station community calendars. Listed in newspaper.

Story in newspaper will be forthcoming. Local business outside marquees will be posting Bazaar.

Decorating /Celebrating There will be 50th Anniversary sheet cake served to the public from 1:30-2:30pm. Commons will be decorated with balloons. Shopper stickers have been made.

This year we gave $200.00 to the MAP Program. Here is what the MAP Program is so we know where our money is going and what our money

is supporting.

Macomb After-School Program (MAP) The Macomb After school Program provides youth in Kindergarten through grade 8 with a safe, drug free environment. Youth enjoy fun activities, get help with homework assignments, and take part in enrichment activities such as computers, team building, leadership, drama, arts & crafts and science experiments. They go on field trips, enjoy special speakers, and community activities.

-Brae Hattaway, ChairFinance Committee

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Service Committee

October Community Service Project -- Oct 31

The Service Committee project for October is cleaning up the yard at the Bailey House.

The date will be October 31 at 9:00 am for all who can help. Rain date will be November 7. Depending on number who help it should take no more than 2 hours. Some rakes, clippers, etc. would be helpful. I will have yard waste bags.

Donations to Bowl for Kids' Sake which is happening on Nov. 7will be collected at the October meeting. Any member wishing to contribute on their own to this cause please bring your donation and it will be collected.

Communications Committee For your information there will be no newsletter issued in November. We will have a combined November/December issue that will emailed to members one week before our December meeting.

“Leading to a Better Community” Altrusa is an international non-profit organization making our local communities better through leadership, partnership and service

This newsletter is brought to you by the Communication Committee of the Macomb Altrusa Club, Macomb, Illinois

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with a member

Each month we feature a Macomb Altrusan - to learn a little bit more about each other.

"Minute" by Karen Iversen, Communications Committee member

Say "Hello" to Brae Hattaway, our featured member of the month!

Tell us a little about yourself.

I was born and raised in Macomb, IL. I have one older sister who lives in Macomb. She is married with a son and two daughters. My parents also live in Macomb. I recently got engaged to Marc Huston who is from Carthage, IL. After graduating from Macomb High School, I went to the University of Illinois at Chicago and received a dual Bachelor’s degrees in Marketing and Management from their College of Business. I stayed in Chicago for a total of eight years before moving back to Macomb.

What type of work have you done, and/or are currently doing?

After college I stayed up in Chicago for four more years. I worked at Urban Lux as a Leasing Agent for luxury downtown apartments for two years. After that, I started my banking career at BMO Harris Bank. After being gone for eight years, I was ready to move back to Macomb to be closer to family. I started working at Citizens Bank. I now work in the Loan Department as a Retail Community Lender.

What do you like to do for fun?

I am an avid golfer and try to get out and play as much as I can. I also love to spend time with my family.

Please tell us something that most people might not know about you.

I was a three sport athlete ever since I was very little. Due to all of those activities, I had knee surgery when I was 15.

Who introduced you to Altrusa? What is your involvement in Altrusa now?

Nancy Dobey introduced me to Altrusa. I am currently the Treasurer and the Chair of the Finance Committee.

Is there anything else you would like for your fellow Altrusans to know about you?

I have truly enjoyed my first year as a member of Altrusa. I have had the pleasure of getting to know each one of you. I also enjoy the volunteer service projects we are involved with.

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Our Favorite Recipes Recipes gathered by Lara Lessard, Communications Committee member

If you will not be at a meeting please email Liz Duvall at lizzybeth113@gmail.com

This recipe comes from Lynne Brinker, who’s Grandmother and Mother made this recipe a family favorite. Now Lynne makes this cookie at Christmas time and tells us that her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren expect these every Christmas.

CHRISTMAS BUTTER COOKIES       

2 c. sugar 1 ½ c. butter 1 tsp. salt 2 eggs 4 c. flour 1 tsp. baking powder 2 squares melted baking chocolate

Cream sugar and butter; beat in eggs. Add salt, flour, chocolate and baking powder. Chill dough at least 2 hours. Roll out paper-thin on pastry cloth. Cut into 2” rounds and place on a cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees until lightly browned. These will burn quickly! When cookies are baked and cooled, place one cookie on top of another with a dab of powdered sugar frosting in the center to hold them together. Place another dab of frosting in the center of the top cookie and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

The Cheerful Earful Staff Editor:

Heather Munro

Karen’s Korner:

Karen Trusley

Minute with a Member: Karen Iversen Our Favorite Recipes: Lara Lessard Reader’s Corner:

Ann Abbot

Calendar and Events:

Lynne Brinker

Photographers: Lin Stults, Miriam Satern

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2015-2016 Macomb Altrusa Officers and Board President - Karen Trusley Vice-President – Penny Pollock

Calendar

Past President - Cindy Roon Recording Secretary – Liz Duvall Treasurer – Brae Hattaway

10-24 Make A Difference Day United Nations Day

Corresponding Secretary – Karen Iversen Chair: Communication Comm.: Heather Munro

10-28 General Meeting, Georgetown Clubhouse Potluck dinner, 6pm 10-31 Halloween 11-14 Holiday Bazaar 11-16 American Education Week 11-21-22 Midwest Regional Quidditch Tournament

Finance Committee:

Brae Hattaway

Membership Comm.:

Jeanie Sowers

Service Committee:

Paula Rhodes

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Members - Bazaar information - letter and applications for vendors please share with anyone you know who is interested!

BAZAAR VENDOR LETTER

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BAZAAR VENDOR APPLICATION

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BAZAAR FLYER