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Welcome to the Sixty-Fifth

            District Nine
            Conference
              April 16-17, 2021 and
April 30, 2021 (awards and installation of officers)
               Presented Virtually with Zoom
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1.   The Conference shall open and close                be withdrawn while pending if general con-
     promptly as scheduled.                             sent is given.
2.   Delegates shall be in their chairs in the     10. All reports are to be in writing and copies
     Assembly Room at least five minutes prior         are
     to the opening of each session. Visitors and      to be distributed to Altrusans registered at
     guests shall be in the Assembly Room and          the Conference. No motion shall be neces-
     seated prior to the opening of each session.      sary to accept reports of Officers or Commit-
                                                       tee Chairs.
3.   Seats reserved for Delegates may be occu-
     pied only by Delegates.                       11. A Quorum consists of the majority of the
                                                       members who are entitled to vote at the
4.   The voting body shall consist of members of       District Conference, and the act of the ma-
     the District Board of Directors, all District
                                                       jority of the members present at a meeting
     Nine Past Governors who are present, and
                                                       at which a
     all duly accredited Delegates.                    quorum is present shall be the act of the
5.   All voting members must present their             members of the District, except for Bylaws
     credentials and be properly accredited.           changes which require a two-thirds vote.
                                                       (Art. VI, Section 6, and Art. XVII, Section 1,
6.   Only members of the voting body may intro-        District Bylaws)
     duce motions and vote, but all Altrusans
     shall be                                      12. The printed Conference Program shall be
     allowed the privilege of the floor. Prece-        the order of the day for all sessions of the
     dence shall be according to voting mem-           Conference, provided, however, that the
     bers.                                             presiding
                                                       officer may make changes from time to time
7.   Any member wishing the floor to make a            at their discretion.
     motion or for discussion shall rise, wait to
     be recognized by the Chair, and then give     13. The Parliamentarian shall interpret these
     their name and the name of their club or          rules and advise on Parliamentary Proce-
     office.                                           dure.

8.   Discussion shall be limited to two minutes    14. These rules may be suspended by two-
     for each speaker. No one may speak twice          thirds vote of the voting body.
     on a subject until all who wish to speak
     have had the opportunity to do so. Prece-     Election Rules
     dence shall be according to Delegates. The    DISTRICT BYLAWS: Article VI, Meetings, Section
     proponent of a                                7, Members Entitled to Vote
     motion may have the privilege of opening
     and closing the debate.                        Members of International who are voting mem-
                                                    bers of the District Nine Board of Directors, or
9.   Main motions must be presented to the          who are regularly accredited delegates from
     presiding officer in writing and signed by the clubs within District Nine, and Past District Nine
     proponent, if so requested by the presiding Governors, shall have one (1) vote on each ques-
     officer. Each such motion shall be given to tion to come before the Conference. No person is
     the presiding officer before the close of the entitled to more than one (1) vote.
     session on which it is made. A motion may
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                      Thank you in advance for your partici-
                      pation in the Sixty-Fifth District Nine
                      Conference presented virtually It is
                      FREE to all participants and we hope
                      you will invite others to share the mes-
                      sage of service to community. District
                      Nine is a vital part of the International
                      Organization because of your service
                      and your Defiance of Gravity begin-
                      ning in 2019 and through to 2021.
2020-2021                                                 Proposed Budget

                                                                                                                                                                                                   Proposed Budget 2021-22
                                                                                                                                          2020-21 Actuals to date
                                                                                                  Budget 2020-2021
    Account Number

                                                               2019-20 Actuals
                     Account Name                                                    #                                   #                                              #                                                        #
                     INCOME
                     MEMBERSHIP DUES
  10001              Annual Dues Renewals $13             $   10,517.00                  776 $   10,400.00                     $
                                                                                                                             800        10,101.00                       776 $     (299.00)   $   10,400.00                           800
10001.1              Late Membership Renewal Fees         $      538.25                      $         -                       $           208.00                           $      208.00    $         -
  10002              New Member Dues $13                  $    1,183.00                   30 $    1,950.00                 150 $           390.00                        30 $   (1,560.00)   $    1,950.00                           150
  10003              New Member Dues $6.50                $      117.00                    2 $      325.00                  50 $            13.00                         2 $     (312.00)   $      325.00                            50
10003.3              Affiliate Dues (Full / Half)         $         -                        $         -                       $              -                           0 $         -      $         -
10003.5              Affiliate Dues $6.50                                                                                      $              -                             $         -
                     Subtotal Dues                        $   12,355.25                  808 $   12,675.00               1000 $         10,712.00                       808 $   (1,963.00)   $   12,675.00                       1000
                     OTHER INCOME
 10004               LEADERSHIP TRAINING $35              $                      -           $                       -                                                      $         -      $                               -

 10005               Interest CD                          $                      -           $         -                           $                                -       $         -      $         -
 10006               Interest Checking/Savings                                               $         -                           $                                -       $         -      $         -
 10007               Merch Sales/Misc Sales               $         -                        $         -                           $                                -       $         -      $         -
 10008               Fall Event Registration              $         -                        $    2,500.00                         $                                -       $   (2,500.00)   $         -
 10009               Previous Conference Advance Return   $    2,037.46                      $    2,500.00                         $                                -       $   (2,500.00)   $    2,500.00
 10010               Previous Conference (Net)            $         -                        $         -                           $                                -       $         -      $         -
 10011               Projected Conference Gross Income    $         -                        $         -                           $                                -       $         -      $         -
 10012               Conference/Fall Event Fundraisers    $         -                        $         -                           $                                -       $         -      $         -
Miscellaneous (Donation, Honorarium,
 10013                                        $         -     $         -     $         -     $          -      $         -
       etc.)
 10014 Overpayments                           $         -     $         -     $         -     $          -      $         -
 10015 Intl Dues from Affiliates              $         -     $         -     $         -     $          -      $         -
10015.5 Intl Dues from Renewals/New Members $           -     $         -     $         -     $          -      $         -
 10016 New Member Kits Affiliates             $         -     $         -     $         -     $          -    $           -
 10017 Intl Setup Fee                         $         -     $         -     $         -     $          -    $           -
       Subtotal Other Income                  $    2,037.46   $    5,000.00   $         -     $    (5,000.00) $      2,500.00
       TRANSFERS FROM RESERVES
 20001 From Gov Int'l Conv Travel Res         $      350.00   $         -     $         -     $          -      $      350.00
 20002 From Gov-Elect Training Reserves       $      800.00   $         -     $         -     $          -      $         -
 20003 From Convention Reserve                $    2,500.00   $         -     $         -     $          -      $    3,350.00
 20004 From Unrestricted Cash Reserve Acct    $      469.45   $    7,675.00   $         -     $    (7,675.00)   $   11,350.00
       Subtotal - Transfer From Reserve       $    4,119.45   $    7,675.00   $         -     $    (7,675.00)   $   15,050.00
       TOTAL INCOME                           $   18,512.16   $   25,350.00   $   10,712.00   $   (14,638.00)   $   30,225.00
EXPENSES
          OFFICERS
 30001    Governor                             $     211.90   $   2,500.00   $      -     $   (2,500.00)   $   2,500.00
 30002    Governor - Int'l Convention Travel   $     363.13   $        -     $      -     $         -      $     350.00
 30003    Governor-Elect                       $   1,275.36   $        -     $      -     $         -      $   1,500.00
 30004    Governor-Elect Training              $     800.00   $        -     $      -     $         -      $        -
 30005    Immediate Past Governor              $        -     $     500.00   $      -     $     (500.00)   $     250.00
 30006    First Vice-Governor                  $     535.92   $   1,000.00   $      -     $   (1,000.00)   $     750.00
 30007    Second Vice-Governor                 $     255.20   $   1,000.00   $      -     $   (1,000.00)   $     750.00
 30008    Treasurer                            $     160.11   $     500.00   $    50.98   $     (449.02)   $     400.00
 30009    Secretary                            $        -     $     500.00   $      -     $     (500.00)   $     400.00
 30010    Directors                            $     436.19   $   1,000.00   $   131.10   $     (868.90)   $     800.00
 30011    Parliamentarian                      $        -     $     750.00   $      -     $     (750.00)   $     400.00
          Subtotal Officers                    $   4,037.81   $   7,750.00   $   182.08   $   (7,567.92)   $   8,100.00
          COMMITTEES
  30012   Program Coordinator                  $       -      $     500.00   $      -     $     (500.00)   $     500.00
  30013   Service                              $       -      $        -     $      -     $         -      $        -
  30014   ASTRA                                $       -      $     250.00   $      -     $     (250.00)   $     250.00
  30015   Membership                           $       -      $   1,000.00   $      -     $   (1,000.00)   $   1,000.00
30015.1   Revitalization                       $       -      $        -     $      -     $         -      $        -
30015.2   New Club Building                    $       -      $        -     $      -     $         -      $        -
  30016   Foundation Liaison                   $       -      $     100.00   $      -     $     (100.00)   $     100.00
  30017   Communications                       $    166.78    $     500.00   $   138.71   $     (361.29)   $     100.00
  30018   Finances (Fund Raising)              $       -      $        -     $      -     $         -      $        -
  30019   Finances (Budget)                    $    376.20    $        -     $      -     $         -      $        -
  30020   Nominating                           $       -      $        -     $      -     $         -      $        -
  30021   BRR                                  $       -      $        -     $      -     $         -      $        -
  30022   Leadership                           $       -      $        -     $      -     $         -      $      50.00 ֍
  30023   Strategic Planning                   $       -      $        -     $      -     $         -      $        -
          Subtotal Committees                  $    542.98    $   2,350.00   $   138.71   $   (2,211.29)   $   2,000.00
PRINTING/ COMMUNICATIONS
 30024 Supplies/Web Expenses/Technology              $       -      $       -      $      -     $         -      $   2,750.00 ֍֍
 30025 News of Mighty Ninth                          $       -      $       -      $      -     $         -      $        -
       Subtotal Printing/ Communications             $       -      $       -      $      -     $         -      $   2,750.00
       SUNDRIES & MISC
 30026 Rebranding expenses                           $        -     $        -     $      -     $         -      $        -
 30027 PR Image Building                             $        -     $        -     $      -     $         -      $        -
 30028 Compilation                                   $   1,000.00   $   1,500.00   $      -     $   (1,500.00)   $   1,500.00
 30029 District Awards                               $        -     $     600.00   $   387.60   $     (212.40)   $     600.00
 30030 Board Meetings                                $     727.86   $   2,000.00   $   607.74   $   (1,392.26)   $   1,000.00
 30031 Conference Advance                            $   2,500.00   $   2,500.00   $      -     $   (2,500.00)   $   2,500.00
 30032 Projected Conference Expenses                 $        -     $        -     $      -     $         -      $        -
 30033 International Convention Expenses             $   3,000.00   $        -     $      -     $         -      $   3,350.00 ֍֍֍
 30034 Mem-Revit-New Club Bldg (see 30015) $                 -      $       -      $      -     $         -      $       -
 30035    Memorials                                  $       -      $        -     $      -     $         -      $        -
 30036    Fall Event                                 $       -      $   2,500.00   $      -     $   (2,500.00)   $   2,500.00
 30037    Travel Assigned by Governor                $       -      $        -     $      -     $         -      $        -
 30038    Leadership Training                        $       -      $   1,000.00   $      -     $   (1,000.00)   $   1,000.00
 30039    Treasurer's Bond (See 30049)               $       -      $     300.00   $      -     $     (300.00)   $        -
 30040    Contingency                                $       -      $     500.00   $      -     $     (500.00)   $     500.00
 30041    Conference Marketing                       $    660.66    $     500.00   $      -     $     (500.00)   $     500.00
          Donation to Intl (Conf/Fall Event
 30042                                               $       -      $       -      $      -     $         -      $       -
          Fundraisers)
 30043    Bank Charge                                $       -      $       -      $      -     $         -      $       -
          PayPal/Stripe Service Fees (Estb. 10-14-
30043.5                                              $       1.75   $       -      $     7.50   $       7.50     $     25.00
          2017)
 30044    Checks                                     $     27.70    $       -      $      -     $         -      $     50.00
 30045    Refunds                                    $       -      $       -      $      -     $         -      $       -
 30046    International Dues                         $       -      $       -      $      -     $         -      $       -
 30047    International Set-up fee                   $       -      $       -      $      -     $         -      $       -
30048 Altrusa Pin                                 $      282.20   $         -     $         -     $         -      $         -
 30049 D & O Insurance (includes Tres. Bond)       $    1,349.00   $    1,500.00   $         -     $    (1,500.00) $     1,500.00
         Int'l Centennial Merchandise (Estb 6-1-
 30050                                             $          -    $         -     $         -     $         -      $         -
         2017)
         Subtotal Sundries/Misc                    $    9,549.17   $   12,900.00   $    1,002.84   $   (11,897.16) $    15,025.00

         TRANSFERS TO RESERVES
 40001   To Gov Int'l Conv Travel Res.             $      175.00   $      175.00   $      175.00   $         -      $      175.00
 40002   To Gov-Elect Training Reserves            $      400.00   $      425.00   $      400.00   $      (25.00)   $      425.00
 40003   To Convention Reserves                    $    1,250.00   $    1,750.00   $    1,750.00   $         -      $    1,750.00
 40004   To Unrestricted Cash Reserve Acct         $    2,557.20   $         -     $         -     $         -      $         -
 40005   To Mem-Revit-Ext Reserves                 $         -     $         -     $         -     $         -      $         -
         Subtotal - Transfer To Reserve            $    4,382.20   $    2,350.00   $    2,325.00   $      (25.00)   $    2,350.00

         TOTAL INCOME                              $   18,512.16   $   25,350.00   $   10,712.00   $   (14,638.00) $    30,225.00
         TOTAL EXPENSES                            $   18,512.16   $   25,350.00   $    3,648.63   $   (21,701.37) $    30,225.00
         Surplus                                   $         -     $         -     $    7,063.37   $     7,063.37 $           -

֍        Allows for stipend for speaker at Conference
֍֍       Zoom, Clubrunner, & Presi
֍֍֍      Includes funds for Int'l Pres. Reception at Convention
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                                                 LONG-RANGE STRATEGIC PLAN
                                                                         Altrusa International
                                                                             District Nine
                                                             2021--2023 (Proposed Conference 2021)

                                                                   VISION
                                           Leading to better communities throughout Texas (2013)

                                                                  MISSION
    Altrusa International District Nine provides CLARITY through guidance in leadership development and direction for membership growth;
  promotes INCLUSION by supporting its Clubs’ service projects, fund-raising, and recruitment efforts; and fosters FLEXIBILITY by encouraging
                            Club development while protecting the integrity of the Altrusa brand. (Proposed for 2021)

2021-2023 Strategic Plan - DRAFT                                                                                        Altrusa International District Nine
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 GROWTH AND STABILITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN:
 MEMBERSHIP
 Objective                      Goals & Strategies                                                    Plans
 Increase the stability and growth of District Nine   1. Create a vision for growth and stability      1. Expand clubs’ engagement with other
                                                         through mentoring clubs and Altrusans            organizations and partners to build
                                                         with membership development programs             community relationships that build
                                                         through use of growth models and                 awareness of Altrusa and its opportunities
                                                         Membership Action Teams.                         for service promoting at least one project
                                                                                                          each year in partnership with another
                                                                                                          organization for every club.
                                                      2. Maintain member retention at 85 percent.      2. Actively expand the circles of influence in
                                                                                                          communities for development of diversity
                                                                                                          in service and membership.
                                                      3. Increase the level of membership in the       3. Coordinate with a membership chair for
                                                         District by 25%.                                 each club on all District growth model
                                                                                                          initiatives.
                                                      4. Create Vitality inspiring expansion and       4. Provide targeted system or processes for
                                                         growth in all clubs with specific                clubs of all sizes to accelerate growth with
                                                         membership goals by club with                    urgency through connections and
                                                         Membership chairs designated in every            mentoring by Membership leaders.
                                                         club.
                                                      5. Establish a fitness measurement for use       5. Form one or more new ASTRA Clubs within
                                                         in membership development with a                 the District through encouragement for
                                                         scoring for every club’s fitness level and       each Club to appoint an ASTRA
                                                         the beginning and end of the bienniums.          Coordinator/Chair and embrace ASTRA as
                                                                                                          Club project. Implement District ASTRA
                                                                                                          Awards.
                                                      6. Target two to four markets for                6. Educate members on the basic tenets and
                                                         development of affiliate Altrusa                 policies/procedures of Altrusa so Altrusans
                                                         membership as a start for new club               eagerly engage becoming more stable and
                                                         development aiming for at least one new          prepared to invite guests to participate.
                                                         club in this biennium.
                                                                                                       7. Expand the reach of Altrusa into new
                                                                                                          markets through active engagement with
                                                                                                          affiliate members for potential growth of
                                                                                                          new clubs.

2021-2023 Strategic Plan - DRAFT                                                                                               Altrusa International District Nine
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 GROWTH AND STABILITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN (cont.):

 COMMUNICATIONS

 Objective                                     Goals & Strategies                                 Plans
 Facilitate effective and efficient means of     1. Standardize communication processes            1. Facilitate archive capabilities online for all
 communications within the District                 and archival of documents for the District.       of the District in one location.
                                                 2. Build a team for communications and            2. Build a communications calendar for
                                                    marketing tools.                                  District downline and upline
                                                                                                      communications.
                                                 3. Standardize the format and regularity of       3. Resources for training and consultation for
                                                    communication for ease of reference and           clubs to utilize for technology and
                                                    access.                                           formatting communication.
                                                                                                   4. Implement a social media calendar for the
                                                                                                      District.

2021-2023 Strategic Plan - DRAFT                                                                                           Altrusa International District Nine
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 GROWTH AND STABILITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN (cont.):

 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

 Objective                                           Goals & Strategies                                 Plans
 Develop a pipeline of strong Altrusa leaders with     1. Work with Membership Committees to             1. Encourage attendance at
 succession planning at all levels as a goal.             implement growth Model programs for               Conference/FLE/Convention.
                                                          stability and orientation.
                                                       2. Develop clarity on how to contribute at the    2. Improve development opportunities at
                                                          District and International levels through         Conference and FLE.
                                                          programs in orientation and committee
                                                          development to address specific tasks
                                                          and engaging clubs for feedback.
                                                       3. Build and strengthen clubs with regional       3. Offer opportunities for members to be
                                                          workshops and development seminars for            more involved on the District level through
                                                          board members at the club level.                  Committee projects and ad-hoc
                                                                                                            assignments.
                                                       4. Recognize the Presidents with major            4. Educate members on what kinds of
                                                          accomplishments during their tenure.              positions are available at the District level,
                                                                                                            and encourage members who have not
                                                                                                            served at the District level to do so.
                                                       5. Teach clubs how to adapt the DISTRICT          5. Train existing board members and
                                                          NINE LRSP into a Club LRSP through                interested members to be prepared to
                                                          workshops and technology support.                 serve in all levels of leadership with
                                                                                                            development of job descriptions specific to
                                                                                                            clubs and the district board.
                                                                                                         6. Educate Altrusans in Club, District, and
                                                                                                            International bylaws and policies.
                                                                                                         7. Coordinate a review of each club’s LRSP
                                                                                                            with a board member and the club boards
                                                                                                            in the first four months of the biennium.

2021-2023 Strategic Plan - DRAFT                                                                                                  Altrusa International District Nine
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 GROWTH AND STABILITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN (cont.):

 ORGANIZATION GOVERNANCE

 Objective                                             Goals & Strategies                             Plans
 Maintain sufficient organizational structure and   1. Maintain District reserves at no less than    1. Evaluate the development of the District
 processes to manage and oversee financial             6 months operating expense.                      Budget and expense management for all
 resources and governance supporting program                                                            accounts.
 and objectives.                                    2. Ensure Clubs have the tools needed to         2. Utilize communications tools and
                                                       ensure financial stability in their              conferencing when possible to reduce
                                                       organizational and charitable activities.        expenses.
                                                    3. Provide assistance on governance through      3. Educate Clubs on maintaining financial
                                                       leadership assistance and BRR                    stability and assist all Clubs in forming and
                                                       committee.                                       maintaining a foundation.
                                                    4. Provide training opportunities for officers   4. Plan the club visit schedule to minimize
                                                       to assist with compliance on governance          travel expenses with 50% of the club visits
                                                       issues and promote continuity.                   by zoom in each biennium.
                                                                                                     5. Appointment of BRR chair by Governor.

2021-2023 Strategic Plan - DRAFT                                                                                             Altrusa International District Nine
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 VISION DEVELOPMENT PLAN:

 SERVICE

 Objectives                                        Goals & Strategies                                Plans
 Serve the needs of both our global and local        1. Coach Clubs to develop an annual              1. Educate members on how to develop,
 communities efficiently and enthusiastically           signature service project with 80 percent        implement, and incrementally improve a
 through support of International Objectives and        member participation.                            signature service project.
 assistance to clubs                                 2. Coach Clubs to execute a Make a               2. Educate members on literacy and why
                                                        Difference Day Project that is “literacy         Make A Difference Day projects are
                                                        based” and public-facing.                        important as a statewide initiative in
                                                                                                         support of the International focus.
                                                     3. Coordinate a needs assessment review by       3. Encourage each Club to appoint an ASTRA
                                                        region or community to focus efforts of          Coordinator/Chair and embrace ASTRA as
                                                        projects on needs specific to each               Club project. Implement District ASTRA
                                                        community.                                       Awards.
                                                     4. Encourage all clubs to have a retreat or      4. Promote literacy in all aspects of serve as
                                                        workshop to plan the year’s assessment of        a District and International focus with a
                                                        community needs and priorities in service.       highlighted project for MAKE A
                                                                                                         DIFFERENCE DAY district-wide as we LEAD
                                                                                                         TO READ as a DISTRICT!
                                                                                                      5. Set up a Lead to Read program that has
                                                                                                         every club doing something to lead a
                                                                                                         segment of their community toward a
                                                                                                         higher rate of literacy for the general
                                                                                                         population or a special needs group of the
                                                                                                         community population.

2021-2023 Strategic Plan - DRAFT                                                                                             Altrusa International District Nine
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 VISION DEVELOPMENT PLAN (cont.):

 FUNDING

 Objectives                                               Goals & Strategies                                 Plans
 Create an environment of fundraising that is              1. Coach all Altrusans on the development          1. Educate and communicate the process of
 efficient and inclusive of all Altrusans at all levels       service projects for greater impact within         applying for grants through the
                                                              their communities.                                 International Foundation and other
                                                                                                                 foundations.
                                                           2. Coach all Altrusans on the value of building    2. Create a team approach to fundraising at
                                                              partnerships within their community to             the District Level with a committee
                                                              facilitate projects.                               structure made up of the Fundraising
                                                                                                                 Chair, the Foundation Liaison and Service
                                                                                                                 Chair to address training on development
                                                                                                                 of raising money to serve bigger and
                                                                                                                 better.
                                                           3. Stimulate participation in the awards           3. Teach clubs to maximize resources
                                                              submission process.                                through partnerships between agencies
                                                                                                                 and non-profits to address a community
                                                                                                                 need.
                                                           4. Assist with evaluation and development of
                                                              fundraising at all levels.

2021-2023 Strategic Plan - DRAFT                                                                                                    Altrusa International District Nine
Page 8 of 9

 VISION DEVELOPMENT PLAN (cont.):

 PUBLICITY

 Objectives                                     Goals & Strategies                              Plans
 Enhance the public image of Altrusa in major     1. Coach clubs in the development of           1. Improve accessibility to forms and tools
 markets of the District                             publicity plans for projects/fundraisers       for use by clubs through District
                                                     including use of social media and press        development of tools and promotion of
                                                     releases etc.                                  accessibility.
                                                  2. Coach Clubs to execute a Make a             2. Provide major market support for themed
                                                     Difference Day plan for publicity that         projects similar to all clubs in the District.
                                                     shows the significance of the need being
                                                     addressed.
                                                  3. Coach Altrusans on how to present the       3. Create a team approach to fundraising at
                                                     mission and goals of their club to the         the District Level with a committee
                                                     public.                                        structure made up of the Fundraising
                                                                                                    Chair, the Foundation Liaison and Service
                                                                                                    Chair to address training on development
                                                                                                    of raising money to serve bigger and
                                                                                                    better.
                                                  4. Coach Altrusans on way to build
                                                     relationships as a source of support.

2021-2023 Strategic Plan - DRAFT                                                                                          Altrusa International District Nine
Page 9 of 9

 VISION DEVELOPMENT PLAN (cont.):

 MARKETING

 Objectives                                        Goals & Strategies                                 Plans
 Enhance Altrusa's image and increase visibility     1. Increase the name recognition of Altrusa       1. Aggressively promote programs, initiatives,
                                                        in the marketplace through investment in          and events within local and statewide
                                                        social media buys by District in support of       media, including social media. Utilize all
                                                        local clubs.                                      available outlets.
                                                     2. Improve the quality of marketing collateral    2. Educate members and Clubs on how
                                                        and marketing/PR campaigns for District           individuals and Clubs can contribute to the
                                                        and Clubs.                                        wider media campaign and how Clubs can
                                                                                                          create a local media campaign.
                                                                                                       3. Develop a process of coaching on the
                                                                                                          proper use of the logo for Altrusa and
                                                                                                          encourage its use on all correspondence,
                                                                                                          emails, press releases, etc.
                                                                                                       4. Educate the Altrusans on the symbolism of
                                                                                                          the elements of the logo so that they have
                                                                                                          an understanding of the organization.

2021-2023 Strategic Plan - DRAFT                                                                                              Altrusa International District Nine
International Board Members       Dear Altrusans,
                      U
Beverly Hardy
International President           As the 2021 District Conferences begin, the International office staff and I
Kathy Folley          Ub==== would like to extend our best wishes for an inspirational, productive, and
President Elect                   memorable conference.
Linda K. Smith
Vice President                    District Conferences present a wonderful opportunity to meet old friends
                                  and make new ones as we gather and share ideas and success stories of
Chris DeVlieger
Treasurer                         how we make our individual communities and our world a better place.
                                  Valuing the principles of inclusion, flexibility and clarity can help expand our
Leanne Milligan                   reach and impact.
Immediate Past President

Jenette Borrell                   Over the past year it has been amazing to see exactly how determined all
International Director
                                  our Districts and Clubs were to succeed with our mission not only to our
Karyn Evans                       communities but within Altrusa.
International Director

Maureen C. McGough                As each of us grows in our Altrusa experience and in our changing roles, let’s
International Director            work together to honor our traditions and embrace the changes necessary
Norma S. Teuton                   to ensure a vibrant, thriving organization in the future.
International Director

Ex-Officio Member
                                  The entire International staff would like to thank you for your service. We
                                  look forward to continuing to work with the International Board of Directors,
Tanika Wilson                     Districts, Clubs and members to achieve our organization’s goals.
Executive Director

Foundation Representative         We look forward to seeing your all at our International Convention in
Linda Robison                     Charlotte, North Carolina in July 2021.
International Board Consultants

Patricia A. Woodward, JD          Sincerely,
Legal Advisor

Colleen M. Duris, PRP
Parliamentarian

Donna C. Johnson, PIP
BRR Chair
                                  Tanika A. Wilson
                                  Executive Director

One North LaSalle Street
Suite 1955
Chicago, IL 60602-4006
Telephone: 312-427-4410
altrusa@altrusa.org
www.altrusa.org
Foundation Board Members                My Altrusa Sisters and Brothers,

Linda Robison
Foundation Chair
                                        On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I’m delighted to welcome First Timers, and
                                        express our best wishes for you to have an enjoyable and successful 2021 District
Sandi Miller                            Conference whether in person or electronically.
Past Foundation Chair

                                        The events of your conference plans are exciting. Congratulations for your
Susan Carpenter
Vice & Finance Chair                    accomplishments in the past, your new goals and future plans, and your
                                        appointment and election of highly qualified officers to guide you through the
Debby Weber                             months ahead.
Past Finance Chair and Education,
Development & Marketing Co-Chair
                                        Stay tuned to your District Liaison’s presentation to join us in extending the reach of
Sherral Nelson                          our giving programs by putting the Spring Back Into Things! We look forward to
Grants Chair                            showing you how your dollars support an unprecedented number of local Altrusa
                                        Club service projects; two new children’s camp through Club 21, bringing the total
Kimberly T. Abmeyer
                                        camps to seven; and how you can support your local communities through the
Finance Trustee
                                        Disaster Relief Fund.
Dana Vierck
Grants Co-Chair and                     We admire and are inspired by you, our fellow Altrusans. The Altrusa International
Anna H. Settle Community Leadership
                                        Foundation programs would not be possible without your support and
Award Chair
                                        contributions. The Board of Trustees joins me in sending a big THANK YOU. With
Marie Pike                              your continued support, we can lead the Altrusa community as responsible fiscal
Education, Development                  stewards and volunteer service leaders.
& Marketing Chair and Finance Trustee

Leslie Johnson
Grants, Anna H. Settle Community        In the spirit of Altrusa,
Leadership Award and
Marketing Trustee                       Linda Robison

Ex Officio Members                      Linda Robison, 2019-2021 Foundation Chair
Martha Hardwick Hofmeister              Altrusa International Foundation, Inc.
Legal Advisor

Shawna Kaiser
Secretary & Foundation Director

Kathy Folley
Association Representative

One N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1955
Chicago, IL 60602-4006
P (312) 427-4410 | F (312) 789-4416
E foundation@altrusa.org
www.foundation.altrusa.org
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  “Your life was a blessing,
   your memory a treasure.
You are loved beyond words and
   missed beyond measure.”
ZOOM IN FOR: THE Sixty-Fifth DISTRICT NINE CONFERENCE SESSIONS
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                Topic: Sixty-Fifth District Nine Conference (via zoom) Part I
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             Topic: Sixty-Fifth DISTRICT NINE CONFERENCE (via zoom) Part II
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