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Altrusa is, first and foremost, a community based, grassroots organization that seeks to solve the problems in our back yards. Busy Altrusans across the country raise money for local charities and so much more.

Inspired by Thoreau, Mamie L. Bass put it best when she said, "It is not enough to be good; Altrusans must be good for something."

July 2010 Altrusa Sherman Newsletter
The July 2010 Issue of the Altrusa Sherman Newsletter has been posted on the website.  Read this month's issue of our newsletter to find out more about:

• Officers and Board of Directors for 2010-2011

• Minutes of the Meeting

• President's Message

• July & August Birthdays

• Member Spotlight - Helena Fair

• Event Calendar

Happy New Year ALTRUSIANS
Can you believe half of our year 2009-2010 is behind us?  We have had many adventures and loads of fun.  Starting an informative website for Sherman Altrusa.  Here is a list of accomplishments for the year. 

Altrusa Senior Woman Award

Monica Martinez of Mineola, Texas, was named Austin College’s Altrusa Outstanding Senior Woman at the Student Affairs Leadership Banquet. The annual event recognizes students and organizations that have made significant contributions to the Austin College community through scholarship, campus involvement, and service ... The Senior Woman award is sponsored by the Sherman chapter of Altrusa International, an international women’s service club.

From the President

Two years ago, I was elected Vice President and it seemed this day would be an eternity away.  On April 17th Pat Falk, Barbara Sloan and I attended the District Conference, I searched the Internet, read several Altrusa articles and perused lots of information.  Our home has since become a definite Altrusa Home.  My wonderful husband is living, breathing Altrusa 24 hours a day. At this point in time, our Club is challenged to invest many hours and our strengths to literacy.  What an opportunity ... (read more)

2008-2009 Donations to Special Projects

Theme

Our new President is Bea Harmon and her theme for this year is “Helping Hands in the Community”.