Altrusa International of Poplar Bluff, Inc. held its first board and club meeting of the 2018-19 year, June 2 in the Altrusa Room at the Twin Towers. The meeting was called to order by the newly elected president, Ashley Robertson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Other officers are president elect, Nila Keller, vice president Leslie Gragg, secretary Amy Ethridge, and treasurer Jerrica Fox. Directors are Sharon Fraser, Kathy Hadley, Samantha Gerecke and Betty Absheer, immediate past president.
Robertson assigned committee chairs and members for the coming year. She also presented new ideas for how meetings would be conducted for the coming year.
Absheer gave the Accent in which she reviewed the local club policies-correct wearing of the pin, attendance, cards, and memorials. Samantha Gerecke was installed as director.
Minutes from the previous meeting were approved after corrections were made.
There was a discussion about service projects for this year as well as important dates to remember. Correspondence read was a thank you letter from the Audio-Readers for the contribution to the District Eight Service Project "For Your Ears Only" given to the vision impaired.
Next meeting will be Monday, July 23.