Accent of the Month: YOU Are Important to Altrusa

This Accent originated in District Eleven. Many thanks to Past Governor Florence Callagy for permission to use her sage words.

Were you there …
… to experience the fellowship at club meetings so you could feel the radiation effect
of Altrusa membership?

Were you there …
… to help give direction on important service project decisions?

Were you there …
… to encourage your club to take on exciting fund-raising projects?

Were you there …
… to support the officers and chairmen who are giving of their time and leadership?

Were you there …
… to vote on vital club issues?

Were you there …
… to give of your talent and energy to help achieve your club’s goals?

If you were NOT there …
… you have missed the full value of your Altrusa membership.

If you WERE there …
… you made the difference. Without you, Altrusa would not be a meaningful service club.

As a member, your regular attendance at meetings is important as you are the vital link in Altrusa’s success. Regular attendance stimulates interest and participation. As a member, you must have knowledge of what is going on in your club. Without this knowledge, there is no desire to participate. Through participation comes accomplishment. Through accomplishment comes pride in membership.

Florence M. Callagy
1983-1985 District Eleven Governor
Reprinted with permission from District Eleven.