Altrusa International of Mexico, Missouri, Inc. met June 26 at The Oaks for their program meeting. The meeting was called to order by Co-President Jackie Vaughn followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. There were 15 members in attendance along with one guest.

Committee reports

• Communications is starting on the new yearbook and members are encouraged to send any changes.
• Community Service: Judy Kelly reported that the book for the Bears and Books for Children in crisis is in its final draft. Altrusa hopes to start distributing them in October with the bears.
• Rylee Rafferty was introduced as one of the recipients of the Altrusa Scholarship. She will be attending Central Methodist College majoring in Physical Therapy Assistant.

Penny Daugherty is running for Vice President of Altrusa International. She will be traveling to Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, this month for the biennial convention.

Molly Hanley gave an informational program on financial fraud. Anyone can be a victim, but it seems that older adults are often targeted. They may be more susceptible to scams and the fraudsters know that they may have saved all of their life. She discussed six scenarios: identity theft/phishing, caregiver fraud, romance scams, lotteries/sweepstakes scams, grandparent scams and imposter scams. She also discussed red flags to be watching for.

Members gave Happy Moments and recited the benediction to close the meeting.

If you are interested in attending a meeting, visit the group’s Facebook page at Altrusa International of Mexico, MO or email mexicoaltrusa@gmail.com.