Altrusa International of Mexico, Missouri, Inc. met on Oct. 22 at The Oaks for their program meeting. The meeting was called to order by Tricia Jackson, copresident, followed by the Pledge of …
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Altrusa International of Mexico, Missouri, Inc. met on Oct. 22 at The Oaks for their program meeting. The meeting was called to order by Tricia Jackson, copresident, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. There were 28 members in attendance along with three guests.
ASTRA members will be helping with the Moonlight Madness on the square on Oct. 29. They will be passing out books and doing face painting. They will also be helping the Veterans Home trick or treating. Dictionaries and books were labeled and will be distributed to area second and third graders.
Ways and Means completed its Poinsettia sales. The pickup date is Dec. 5 at the Mexico Area Family YMCA from 10 a.m. to noon. Members are planning a Bingo fundraiser after the first of the year.
Final preparations are being made for the Annual Salad Auction on Nov. 12 at the Mexico Elks Lodge.
In new business, Penny Daugherty is on the Altrusa International slate of officers for the 2027-2029 biennium as president-elect.
Kaye Bigelow introduced Jennifer Rice, treasurer of the Central Missouri Veterans Monument Foundation. Rice spoke on the new veteran’s monument that is being constructed in Mexico at the corner of Huntingfield and Teal Lake. This was started as a simple question from a member of the VFW Post 3772. The question asked was, “Do you think we need a place in Mexico to honor and celebrate our Veterans?”
Two years later, the answer to this question will be dedicated on Veterans Day. The VFW has been busy having fundraisers such as Bingo and Chili Cook Off’s. Many local companies have donated work for the site and the VFW post 3772 donated the granite. The memorial will have a 6-foot monument for each branch of service. The center is an arch with a folded flag.
The public is invited for the ribbon cutting service on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. There will be speakers and a military service with a wreath laying. This site will also be used for future memorial services for veterans.
Members gave Happy Moments and recited the benediction to close the meeting.
Anyone interested in attending a meeting can visit Altrusa’s Facebook page at Altrusa International of Mexico, MO or email mexicoaltrusa@gmail.com.
