THE ALTRUSUN
VOLUME 34, ISSUE 8
MARCH 2011
WEBSITE:
ALTRUSA.BLOGSPOT.COM
Published Monthly
Altrusa International, Inc.
Of Montrose, Colorado
PO Box 3184
Montrose, CO. 81402-3184
Betty Lundgren
Editor & Publisher
betty@lundgrencommunications.com
970 252-3610
Kaye Hotsenpiller—President
kayeh@htop.org
970 249-7929
Diane Winger—
President Elect
diane@wingpeople.com
970 765-8885
Linda Riba—
First Vice President
lindar@timberlinebank.com
970 240-5489
Ginny Spaven—
Second Vice President
ginnyornick@bresnan.net
970 964-4379
Lorie Bollig—Secretary
lorie.farmersinsurance@bresnan.net
970 249-6823
Allison Nadel—Treasurer
allisonnadel@alpinebank.com
970 240-3091
Roberta Hoey—Past President
grhoey@hotmail.com
970 249-3873
Martha Dusio—
Director/Parliamentarian
martha@montrose.net
970 249-7469
Lita Sargent—Director
lita.sargent@wellsfargo.com
970 417-1145
President’s Report
by Kaye Hotsenpiller
Hello Altrusans:
Spring weather has been tempting us again; I can’t wait to get back on my bike. Our
Spring Luncheon is right around the corner. Lorie and her committee have been
working hard to get everything put in to place. With Altrusans at work, I know that it
will be a successful event.
One of the issues that I have been receiving feedback on has been around our fund-
raiser focus. Concerns in regards to placing too much pressure on our big commit-
tees to produce large amounts of money. In the next few weeks we will have a
presentation by the Dusty Gavels on this issue and a dialogue with all members pre-
sent. The Dusty Gavels have also been working on organizational charts, and a Tra-
ditions document. The Traditions document describes things that we have done in
the past that are not written down. We wanted to finally get them in writing to pass to
the future board and Club members. Roberta has been chair of this committee and is
helping to move things forward with the help of our past presidents.
Diane Winger continues to review and rewrite our committee duties, tasks, and ex-
pectations of our committee chairs and vice chairs. We want to ensure that commit-
tees have vice chairs that are learning the ropes and ready to take over for the chairs
in the future years. We used to call this role a co-chair and we would like to rename it
to be Vice Chair. Our hope is to not only train our future leaders to run productive
and organized committees, but to avoid hurt feelings and overstepping of duties.
In my final three months as president I want to continue to tackle the issues that are
brought forth to me. Linda Riba is currently reviewing the Club surveys. I cannot wait
to see the feedback from you and work towards the betterment of our Club.
The Environmental Committee will host a Zero Waste Luncheon on April 26th. Cheryl
Gibson and her committee will entertain us and show us how easy it is to not have
waste transferred to our landfill. Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle!
Sincerely— Kaye
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page 2 Martha’s Parliamentary Quiz
Page 3 International Committee Kiva Loan Report
Page 4 Page from the Past, April Birthdays & Officers List for 2011-12
Page 5 Knowledge Bowl Team, Upcoming Programs & Events
& Parliamentary Quiz Answers
Pages 6 & 7 ASTRA—#1 Again!
Pages 8 & 9 March Business Meeting Minutes
Page 10 Conference & Committees for 2011-12
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 Martha’s Parliamentary Presentation…
DELIBERATIVE ASSEMBLY AND ITS RULES
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Circle the letter to the left of the
correct choice.
55. Members of an assembly
a. may make motions, debate, and vote.
b. may vote only if their dues are paid.
c are required to vote.
56. The actions of any deliberative assembly are subject to
a. change by a majority vote.
b. approval of the parent organization.
c. the bylaws and other rules of its organization plus all
applicable procedural laws.
57. The basic principle of decision in a deliberative assem-
bly is that
a. a motion must be adopted by a two-thirds vote.
b. a motion must be adopted by a majority vote.
c. a motion must be adopted by a counted vote.
58. When a decision is to be based on more than a majori-
ty vote, a common requirement is a
a. two-thirds vote and/or previous notice.
b. show of hands.
c. ballot vote.
59. Two forms of a deliberative assembly are
a. standing and special committees.
b. committee of the whole and mass meeting.
c. convention and board.
60. According to RONR and most state statutes, electronic
meetings
a. may be conducted by committees or small boards.
b. may be conducted if provided for in the bylaws and
everyone can hear each other at the same time.
c. may be provided for in the bylaws.
61. Admittance to a mass meeting
a. is the same as an open forum.
b. depends on whether or not a person is a member.
c. may be limited to the invited category.
62. The local assembly of an organized society is limited to
persons who
a. have paid their dues by the deadline date.
b. are charter members.
c. are recorded on the rolls as voting members in good
standing.
63. The bylaws of an organized local society usually pro-
vide that it shall hold
a. a certain number of special meetings each year.
b. regular meetings at stated intervals.
c. adjourned meetings on a regular basis.
64. Large boards and large committees
a. follow parliamentary procedure to a lesser degree
than does the average deliberative assembly.
b. generally follow parliamentary procedure the same as
any assembly.
c. establish their own rules of procedure apart from the
larger body.
65. The corporate charter should contain only
a. the name and object.
b. the name, object, and qualifications for membership.
c. what is necessary to obtain it and to obtain the de-
sired status under the law
66. The constitution or bylaws of a society should contain
a. rules that may be suspended.
b. the rules necessary to conduct a meeting of an organ-
ization.
c. its own basic rules relating principally to itself as an
organization.
67. Except for the corporate charter, the highest body of
rules in a society is the
a. bylaws.
b. parliamentary authority of the society.
c. standing rules.
68. The term rules of order refers to
a. the bylaws.
b. the written rules of parliamentary procedure adopted
by an assembly or organization.
c. the constitution.
69. Standing rules, except in the case of conventions, are
a. generally adopted at the time a society is organized.
b. related to parliamentary procedure.
c. related to the details of the administration of a socie-
ty.
70. A custom of an organization
a. falls to the ground if a conflict with a written rule is
raised by a Point of Order
b. takes precedence over any standing rules.
c. is treated as if it were prescribed in the bylaws.
Answers are located on page 5 of this newsletter.
Reprinted with permission of: National Association of
Parliamentarians®
213 S Main Street
Independence, MO 64050-3808
"mailto:HQ@nap2.org" "http://parliamentarians.org"
816.833.3892
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 KIVA MICRO-LOANS BY ALTRUSA
We’re Making A Difference in the World
Kiva is a non-profit organization with a mission to connect people
through lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the internet and a
worldwide network of microfinance institutions, Kiva lets individu-
als lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world.
Since 2009, the International Committee has made 45 loans Loans by
totaling $1,150 around the world. See where our money is at Altrusa of
work changing lives. Montrose—
by Gender
Since Kiva was founded in 2005:
• 567,921 Kiva lenders have participated
• $202 million in loans have been made
• 98.65% Repayment rate
• Loans made in 58 countries
• Works with 450 volunteers around the world
To learn more visit www.kiva.org

Loans by Altrusa of Montrose—Distribution By Country Loans by Altrusa of Montrose—

Country % Distribution By Sector
Sector %
Peru 14.6%
Retail 46.7%
Bolivia 12.2%
Senegal 7.3% Food 20.0%
Kyrgyzstan 7.3% Health 11.1%
Services 8.9%
Tanzania 4.9%
Transportation 4.4%
Viet Nam 4.9%
Uganda 4.9% Agriculture 4.4%
Sierra Leone 4.9% Construction 2.2%
Pakistan 4.9% Clothing 2.2%
Mali 4.9%
Guatemala 4.9% Loans by Altrusa of Montrose—
Distribution By Country
Dominican Republic 2.4%
The Democratic Republic Of
2.4%
The Congo
Chile 2.4%
Cambodia 2.4%
Rwanda 2.4%
Mexico 2.4%
Paraguay 2.4%
Philippines 2.4%
Nicaragua 2.4%
Liberia 2.4%

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 “Page From The Past”
By Elaine Hale-Jones

"Buddy Bag" program

In March 2003, the Montrose Altrusa Club
received $500 in grant monies from Altrusa
International Foundation to help with the
club's Buddy Bag program. Montrose Al-
trusans partnered with seven local businesses
and Rotary to create the Buddy Bags for chil-
dren displaced by domestic violence and shel-
tered at the then Tri-County Resource Cen-
ter. Approximately 47 members of Altrusa
participated in the project; some cut out or
sewed the 100 silk-screened bags, others
stuffed them with books, markers, paints,
workbooks, tooth brushing kits, crayons and
stickers.

Pictured from left are: former Altrusan, Claudia Bishop (with daughter Hala); Roger Malone of Rotary; Val Bur-
nell and Dorothy Causey of Altrusa; Jan Miller, executive director of Tri-County Resource Center; and Carol Par-
ker of Altrusa.

April Birthdays!
Kaye Hotsenpiller April 13
Natalie Frush April 16
Cheryl Gibson April 27
Alice Vest April 29

Election was held March 15, 2011 and these are the
officers elected for 2011-12. Thank you to all who ran for office!
President: Diane Winger
President- Elect: Linda Riba
1 Vice President: Allison Nadel
st

2 Vice President: Dorinda Elder

nd

Secretary: Elaine Hale-Jones

Treasurer: Marianne Cross
Treasurer-Elect: Molly Feddersen
Director: Ginny Spaven
Director & Parliamentarian: Martha Dusio
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 ALTRUSANS PARTICIPATE IN
KNOWLEDGE BOWL FUNDRAISER
Altrusans demonstrated their knowledge (and occasional lack thereof) and Altrusa donated $100 to help send
the official Knowledge Bowl team from Montrose High School to participate in a state-wide competition to be
held in Durango, CO. The Altrusa team finished in 3rd place at this fundraising competition, which involved
answering questions in a broad range of topics—including history, science, grammar, mathematics, literature,
and a little trivia. A great deal of laughter was heard coming from each of the competition rooms as two or
three teams faced one another during the three rounds of oral questions.
This is the 2nd year that Altrusa sent a team to participate in this fun event!

Team Altrusa (l to r):

Martha Dusio, Linda

Riba, Diane Winger and
Jana Ackerman

Mark Your Calendar For These Upcoming Programs or Events

April 5—Hai Relief Project—Interna onal Rela ons Commi ee Report

April 12—Altrusa Interna onal 94th Birthday / Dusty Gavels review of fundraisers
April 26—Earth Day Pot Luck Luncheon—bring a salad bar item or dessert to share! We
will have informa on on measuring your carbon footprint and provide informa on
and resources on how to lessen your carbon emission impact on our planet!
May 3—Hospice Care Center
May 24—Service Commi ee Grants
May 31—Installa on of Officers

Parliamentary Presentation Quiz Answers

Group 6 answers:
55-a, 56-c, 57-b, 58-a, 59-c, 60-b, 61-c, 62-c, 63-b, 64-b, 65-c, 66-c, 67-a, 68-b, 69-c, 70-a

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 ASTRA #1 —
Our ASTRA club at Montrose High School did it again -- their service projects earned them the distinction of a
1st Place award from Altrusa International. Yes, we said International -- their altruistic activities for the 2010-2011
year were judged #1 in the world. Again. MHS ASTRA Club has won the 1st place award 6 times out of the past 7
years (and they took home the 3rd place award during that 7th year).
What did these high school students do to deserve this honor? Here is an excerpt describing their projects during
just one year:
Their goal at the beginning of the year was to adopt at least 3 local projects and 1 international project.
They exceeded that goal by completing 9 local projects and 3 international projects.
Community Youth Projects
Curtis’s Cases - Over several months, ASTRA gathered lightly used duffle bags and new personal hygiene items
for their Curtis’s Case Project. The “cases” were donated to the Drug Endangered Children’s Program. The cases
will provide youth with a “space of their own” when many times they are removed from homes that are so con-
taminated that all belongings must be abandoned. The girls made fleece blankets and assembled the cases. Each
case included the following: a blanket, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, soap, a toothbrush, toothpaste, and other age
-appropriate items like crayons and coloring books.
Literacy and Litter League Environmental Project – ASTRA and Altrusa volunteers did more than just collect
trash for the landfill on stretches of several roads They sorted through roadside trash to separate recyclable plastic
and glass containers and metal cans from non-recyclable trash and arranged for appropriate pick-up and disposal.
Tandem Families –The club purchased Christmas presents for 30 needy area youth. The club shopped for and
wrapped the presents. Tandem Families serves challenged youth through methamphetamine recovery support,
family mentoring, parenting classes, and teen support groups.
Run 4 Shelter – Club members distributed water bottles and provided volunteer support for the race that sup-
ports Girls on the Run. “This after school program uses the power of running to help prepare girls for a lifetime of
self-respect and healthy living. The girls train together to walk or run the 5K event, leaving with a stronger sense
identity and understanding of what it means to be part of a team and the community.”
Voices for Children - ASTRA members served as volunteers for a fundraiser to benefit a nonprofit organization
that “endeavors to ensure that abused, neglected and abandoned children who have become dependents of the
Montrose County Court will have a safe and permanent home."
School Youth Projects

Teen Breast and Cervical Cancer – The club hosted a workshop about teen breast and cervical cancer issues.
Altrusans supplied brunch items and ASTRA members participated with their mothers. This event tied into our
participation in the Bosom Buddy Walk-Run and our $250 donation to support local teens impacted by breast
cancer. (Continued on page 7)

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 — AGAIN!
Several ASTRA club members
pose with the 1st place award

Back row, L to R, Sonja Silva,

Mikallya Brown, Taylee
Neubauer, Chelsey Goble,
Kaylee Isom, and Kali Cross.

Front row, L to R, Lauren

Bony, Emily Wolverton,
Karleigh Schrick, Kia Peters
(holding trophy), and Stephanie
Speck.

Teen Personal Safety Workshop- The club invited a member of the Montrose Police to present a program giv-
ing tips and information for personal safety and awareness, an important awareness activity for members leaving
for college.
Youth Experiencing Grief - ASTRA members served as coat checkers and servers for Hospice and Palliative
Care of Western Colorado’s benefit gala. The club donated all of their tips from coat checking to support the
Youth in Grief program.
Earth Day - Club members gathered to help install a 6’ Colorado Blue Spruce at the high school on Earth Day.
International Youth Projects
Schools in Nepal - ASTRA members purchased and shopped for school supplies to send with an Altrusan visit-
ing Nepal. The club also sent a $300 donation to fund school projects in 4 remote Sherpa villages. In addition to
supplying greatly needed school supplies, the funds renovated a playground/soccer field and provided winter
clothing to students learning in unheated schools.
Pocket Flag Project - The goal of the Pocket Flag Project is to get as many pocket flags as possible into the
pockets of our young soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Three hundred small American flags were properly
folded into the traditional triangle. Along with a personal note written by an ASTRA member, the following mes-
sage was included: “A flag for your pocket so you can always carry a little piece of home. We are praying for you
and we are proud of you. Thank you for defending our country and our freedom."
Pennies for Peace - Members read Listen to the Wind (an elementary version of Three Cups of Tea) to students
at Pomona Elementary School and placed a donation container there for Central Asia Institute’s, Pennies for
Peace program.

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 Club Business Meeting Minutes
March 15, 2011– Montrose Elks Lodge
President Kaye Hotsenpiller called the mee ng to order at 12:05 pm. A quorum was present as evidenced by A achment A.

GUESTS/MEMBER NEWS/BRAGS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Correna Montoya BRAGGED that she had organized and completed her first 5K run as a fundraiser for the Montrose Associa on of
Realtors Grants Fund, raising approximately $2000.
Sandra Tyler ANNOUNCED that her husband would be hos ng a meteorite exhibit at the Library, Saturday March 19.
Anita Johansen ANNOUNCED that jewelry collec on bags are available for the Show and Sell Project at District Conference.
Dates to Remember: March 26 – Spring Luncheon; April 26 – Zero Waste Luncheon hosted by the Environmental Commi ee; May 6-7
District Ten Conference
SECRETARY REPORT:
The minutes of the February 15, 2011 mee ng were approved as presented.
Correspondence included the following:
Thank you note from Donna Herman
Thank you le er from The Dolphin House
A copy of a le er sent to ASTRA in apprecia on of the three food boxes provided at Christmas
ELECTION COMMITTEE:
President Elect: Linda Riba
There were not any nomina ons from the floor.
First Vice-President: Allison Nadel
There were not any nomina ons from the floor.
Second Vice-President: Dorinda Elder
There were not any nomina ons from the floor.
Secretary: Elaine Hale-Jones
There were not any nomina ons from the floor.
Treasurer: Marianne Cross
There were not any nomina ons from the floor.
Treasurer-Elect: Molly Feddersen
There were not any nomina ons from the floor.
Director (one to be elected): June Estep, Ginny Spaven and Sandra Tyler.
There were not any addi onal nomina ons from the floor.
Elaine Moore and Val Burnell le the mee ng to count the votes.
TREASURER REPORT:
Kaye Hotsenpiller presented the Treasurer’s Report and Financials for February 2011.
FOUNDATION REPORT:
Founda on Financials presented by Alice Vest.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
PROGRAMS – Diane Winger
3/22/11 District Conference Planning Commi ee
4/05/11 Hai Relief Project and Interna onal Rela ons Update
4/12/11 94th Birthday Celebra on of Altrusa/ Dusty Gavels
4/26/11 Earth Day Luncheon - Environmental Commi ee
5/03/11 Hospice Care Center
MEMBERSHIP – Linda Riba
There was not any member ac vity in the month of January, 2011. Current membership is at 80 including 2 emeritus. Linda
asked that Member Surveys be completed and turned in.
SERVICE – Ginny Spaven
On behalf of the Service Commi ee, Ginny MOVED to grant $150 to Montrose Arts Council for a concert by Willson and McKee at
two schools. MOTION PASSED
On behalf of the Service Commi ee, Ginny MOVED to fund $450 to Life Choices Family Resource Center for the “Fashioned for
Fun” program. MOTION PASSED (con nued)

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 Business Meeting Minutes (continued)

SERVICE (con nued)

A request from Friends of the PowWow has been tabled pending more informa on.
Ginny advised that funds are s ll available and two months le to look at requests.
MHS ASTRA – Lori Michaels
Lori advised that 24 Cur s’ Cases were recently completed. At the ASTRA mee ng of 3/16 they will be tagging Beanie Babies
to send to Hai Relief. She announced that they would no longer be referred to as the ASTRA “girls” as one boy has been
added and another will be coming in. They are going to volunteer at the upcoming Hospice Gala and the Altrusa Spring
Luncheon. April 13 to April 20 will be the Baby Food Drive, and ASTRA Ini a on will be April 24 or May 1. Flockings are avail-
able as well.
OLATHE ASTRA – Michelle Gotlieb
Michelle advised that projects to date include Kids Vo ng and working with residents at Colorow Care Center making lap
robes and Valen nes Projects. They plan to implement a Literacy Night where they volunteer one night per week for one
month to work with individual groups in helping them gain literacy skills. They will also be volunteering at the Hospice Gala
and helping with cleanup at the Altrusa Luncheon. Fundraisers included selling of caramel apples and Christmas Tree Orna-
ments. There are 20 members.

OLD BUSINESS:

Kaye announced that since 41% of the Member Surveys had been received a report would be available to the club next month.
The Tradi ons document was reviewed. There are not any ques ons or addi ons at this me. It will be included in the yearbook.
The Audit Commi ee completed it’s review and the result is clarified Job Descrip ons (copy a ached).
A document of Tax ID numbers has been prepared and will be included n the yearbook (copy a ached).
Sushi ni Fundraiser brought in $903.07.

NEW BUSINESS:

Diane Winger explained her desire as incoming President to rename Courtesy Commi ee to Member Development Commi ee. Anita
Johansen MOVED to approved this change. MOTION PASSED.
Roberta Hoey presented the Organiza on Chart (copy a ached).
Kaye expressed her gra tude to Roberta for the work she has done on the Tradi ons Document and the Organiza onal Chart.
Susan Woody MOVED to approve $100 Entry Fee for the Montrose High School Knowledge Bowl to be held 3/24/2011. MOTION
PASSED. The team leader will be Diane Winger.
Kaye Hotsenpiller presented informa on in regard to dona ng to the Christchurch, New Zealand Altrusa Club to financially assist as
needed in the a ermath of the earthquake suffered there. Money could be donated from our club account or it had been sug-
gested to direct the Sushi ni Fundraiser amount to them. Joyce Loss MOVED to donate $1000 out of Club Funds. MOTION
PASSED.
Elec on Results for 2011-2012:
President: Diane Winger
President-Elect: Linda Riba
First Vice-President: Allison Nadel
Second Vice-President: Dorinda Elder
Secretary: Elaine Hale-Jones
Treasurer: Marianne Cross
Treasurer-Elect: Molly Feddersen
Director: Ginny Spaven
Judy Copeland MOVED to destroy the ballots. MOTION PASSED.

There being no further business, the mee ng was adjourned at 1:00 pm.

Respec ully submi ed,

Lorie Bollig, Secretary

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 Please Put On Your Calendar!

Committees for 2011-2012—by Diane Winger, President-Elect

As we come into the final stretch of another very successful Altrusa year, it is time to start thinking about how each of us
might serve our community in the coming year. Our committees are the vehicles for bringing us together to accomplish far
more than we could as individuals.
Part of our commitment to being Altrusans is that we serve on at least one committee, and actively participate in at least one
service project and one fundraising event each year. Because we have so many outstanding projects, many of us choose more
than one committee so that we can be closely involved with several of the activities that mean the most to us. We are also
each responsible for participating in a minimum of 25 hours with Altrusa activities each year. It is wonderful to see that many
of our members far exceed that amount of involvement.
We are beginning to pass around Committee sign-up sheets at meetings, and distributing them via email. Listen to your
hearts, and become involved! If you are feeling a little burned out by projects you’ve been involved with for a long time, try
something different. Read through the “Committee Specifications” document which we distributed by email and at meetings,
and find something that appeals to you. And don’t overlook the committees that help keep things working smoothly in our
organization, such as Newsletter/Website, Yearbook, Bequests & Grants, and Orientation.
Part of our focus is to enhance leadership and personal development. All of our members are leaders in our business and
professional lives. Sometimes it can feel scary to move out of our comfort zones to take on leadership in a different realm,
such as Chairing a committee. I know I was flabbergasted when I was asked to Chair the Golf Tournament fundraising com-
mittee last year – I had never set foot on a golf course, and had never even participated on that committee! Yet, with the
training I received from the past Chair, the support of many experienced committee members, and the enthusiasm of new
members, I felt energized by the success of the project and my self-confidence grew.
I encourage anyone with an interest in becoming a Committee Chair this year or at some point in the future to contact me so
that we can find a way to move you in that direction and give you the training and support you need to succeed. We still need
Chairs for several committees next year – including Holiday Festival – and will be emphasizing having Vice Chairs in place
for many committees. The Vice Chair will assist the Chair and learn how to be a successful Chair of the committee in the
following year.
I feel like a little kid with her brand-new school supplies heading back to school in the fall, full of energy and enthusiasm for
what the new year will bring! I hope you feel that way too.
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