District Twelve
Altrusa International of
Salem
 

 

Mission Statement

We are a group of community minded citizens who build networks of friends and community through fellowship and service to others achieving as a group what individuals can not do alone.

Club Focus

Literacy, and Women and Children's Issues

Community Service Projects

Our club assesses community needs each year and each member has the opportunity to have input into our giving process. In the past, out club has helped to meet the following community needs. Service Projects planned for the upcoming year include: Care Kits for women and children seeking a safe haven from abuse. Back packs for children to start the school year. Learning Activity Bags for children who arrive at homeless or victim assistance shelters. Sweat suits for rape victims at hospitals.

Fundraising Events

We have three major fundraising events throughout the year. The largest effort is the Wine, Chocolate and More Festival. Our second event is the sale of wrapping paper products during the holidays. Finally, hosting a fun evening at Moon Fall Theatre brings in the rest of our clubs funds.

Precedes from our events supports our community service projects as well as grants to other non-profits in Marion and Polk Counties. Recent recipints of Altrusa International of Salem, Oregon grants are:

    Putting together Backpacks
    • Lake Labish School
    • Mid-Willamette Valley Crisis Center
    • Home Youth and Resource Center
    • Salem Public Library
    • Dallas Public Library
    • Blindskills, Inc.
    • Shangri-La
    • Sable House
    • Girl Scouts Beyond Bars
    • Girl Scouts of Santiam Council
    • Salvation Army
    • Liberty House
Wine, Chocolate and More

The 2nd Annual Wine, Chocolate and More Festival will be held at the Polk County Fairgrounds in Rickreall, Oregon on June 20th and 21st.

The Festival showcases decadent chocolate, live musical entertainment, specialty gifts and wine tasting from some of the best wineries and vineyards in Oregon.

This event draws all ages from all over the Northwest to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, casual wine tasting, and food sensations to tempt any palate from a variety of culinary backgrounds.

Enjoy your time talk with the wineries and learning about the intricacies of wine and wine making. Purchase by the taste, glass, bottle or case.

For more information on the festival please visit our website at www.winechocolateandmore.com 

How can Altrusa benefit you?

In addition to the satisfaction of contributing through service, Altrusa offers its members many other personal benefits as well. Many Altrusans have found that the skills and abilities acquired and developed through their involvement in Altrusa has helped them in their careers.

There are intangible benefits as well. Membership in an organization that draws its members from a wide diversity of professional backgrounds provides a stimulating opportunity to share experiences, views and concerns with other active, vital and interesting people from around the world. Altrusa is a place for fun and fellowship, too!

How does Altrusa International of Salem benefit the community?

Working on our own and with other community groups or agencies, we plan and carry out program designed to help our community with literacy, and women and children's issues.

Altrusa International of Salem

Participated in the Dallas, OR Summerfest parade in July

Our Altrusa banner led the way followed by a PT Cruiser decorated with Altrusa signs and a bear riding up front promoting literacy. Walkers followed along behind handing out candy along with coloring books to the children and bookmarks to the parents. It was a great way to get the Altrusa name out into the community.

Altrusa International of Salem

Was Chartered in 1982. We are part of an International organization that was founded in 1917 and has grown to over 500 clubs. We are a group of community minded citizens, about 25 members strong, who raises funds, participate in "hands-on" projects and donate money to Salem and surrounding area community needs.

2007 - 2008 Officers

President Jerryanne Sorensen
Vice President Sarah Johnson
Recording Secretary Nancy Wood
Corresponding Secretary Priscilla Rice

Treasurer

 Susan Sironen
Past President Susan Sironen
Director Sheryn Christian
Director Shirley Klebaum
Director Elly Jung
Foundation President Patty Johnson

Would you like to get involved?

Altrusa International of Salem, Oregon meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month. For information about membership or the location of our next meeting please contact Patty Johnson at 503-587-8752 or altrusaofsalem@hotmail.com