Save the Date

Mark your calendars.....get your team together....

pick out those costumes.....and study, study, study.

The 3rd ANNUAL

SPELL-EBRATION

will be held on Friday, March 18, 2010

at the Kelso Theatre Pub.

Applications will be available soon.....

but mark you calendars now

so you don't miss out on this great evening of fun and frolic.

Jewels on the Rivers

Our beautiful Jewels on the Rivers 2010 afghan is now available!!  This gorgeous afghan is done in lovely earth tones of greens, blues and browns to showcase the wonderful area of Southwest Washington.

This afghan will make a wonderful gift for the holidays, birthdays, going-away or thank you gifts.....and don't forget to get one for yourself. 

The afghan is a 51"x71" tapestry with images of Southwest Washington jewels and includes a book that explains the history of each of the rivers, towns and their Jewels.

All profits from the sales of this afghan go to support worthwhile community projects such as; Scholarships, Emergency Support Shelter, Birthdays for Children at Risk and Literacy Projects.

Get yours today.  Available at Banda's Bouquets or CLICK on any link in this post to print out the order form an send the form and payment to Altrusa International of Cowlitz County, PO Box 574, Longview WA 98632

The "Breakfast Bunch" Introduces Scholarship Recipients

Altrusa International of Cowlitz County presented scholarships to two nursing students. Thor Jones (third from left) received the Maggie Miollis scholarship and Lindsey Belden (fourth from left) received the Altrusa scholarship. Club members pictured here are Virgina Russeff and Maggi Miollis, (on the left) and Adele Gowdy is on the far right.

Join Our Sister Altrusans

Our sister Altrusans, the

Longview- Kelso Noon Group

are having a Service Auction

WHEN:  April 25, 2010

WHERE: Longview Public Library

1600 Louisiana Street, Longview

TIME:  2pm - 4pm

All services and items are donated by Altrusa members and all proceeds will be donated to Celebration for Literacy!

Refreshments will be served.

Item examples are home-made quilt, a day of skiing, homemade meal with the family, a warm pair of socks, etc.  (The picture is only a graphic...this is not a picture of the quilt that will be auctioned).

Please plan to attend this worthwhile function
....see you there!!!!

Spell-ebration SPELLS SUCCESS.....

A good time was had by all at our 2nd Annual Spell-ebration!!  Our Queen Bee buzzed around and got all the participants in the mood and the Kelso Theatre Pub offered up there fabulous pizza and green beer!!

But in the end...it was proved that if you know your three "R's" and how to spell "abscissa" then you are a winner!! With a single S, the Three R's outspelled last year's champions and runners-up to win.  "Been spelling it wrong for 20 years, I guess," said a rueful Larry Colby after Nerdz With Attitude. The defending champs left out the first "S" in abscissa, a geometry term. The winners - The R's — George Raiter and his sons, Brian and Ted — also defeated George's wife, Judith Bartholomew of the Bee Attitudes.

Thank you to all of our sponsors and participants for another successful Spell-ebration!  We look forward to all of the teams participating again next year...see you all then...same time...same place!!

2010 Spell-ebration Entry Form and Rules Now Available.

Come join us for the Second Annual

Altrusa International of Cowlitz County

Spell-ebration Adult Spelling Bee

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

The Kelso Theater Pub

The 2010 Spell-ebration Entry Form and Rules

are now available.

Just click this link to print the offical rules and entry form....

there is only room for 25 teams so
 

BUZZ your entry form in today!!!

Toy Wagon Raffle Tickets Now Available......

The Toy Wagon Raffle tickets are now available....what a great way to surprise your favorite little girl or guy on Christmas morning. 

...and if you don't have kids...you can donate this to one of the many deserving families in our area.

Tickets are only $2.00 each

We will also be selling tickets at the

Cowlitz County Credit Union

December 4th, 11th & 18th from 4:00pm - 6:00pm

The drawing will be held at the Monticello Hotel

on Saturday, December 19th at 1:00pm.

Tickets are also available from any "Breakfast Bunch" Altrusan

or email us a Altrusa-CowlitzCounty@hotmail.com

and someone will contact you to get tickets to you.

Thank you for supporting our Toy Wagon Raffle

All monies raised are used to support our local community projects.

Here Come the Holidays.............Are You Ready?

Here it is November already and the holidays are right around the corner!!  This year has just flown by!!  The shoppers are out and the stores are filled with toys and holiday goodies.  We know everyone has busy, busy schedules and we are ready to help you out with your gift giving needs.

First of all, we are taking orders for holiday Poinsettias....just email us at the link below and we will be happy to take your order.  We have 12" plants in your choice of red, white, pink and marble for only $12.00 each.  We are taking orders until November 30th

It is also that time of the year that we are having our Annual TOY WAGON Raffle.  The wagon is plump full of toys and holiday goodies all ready to give to your favorite child.  This would also be a great gift if you and your coworkers are adoping a family in the area this year.  Tickets are only $2.00 each and will be available at the Cowlitz Credit Union on Fridays in December on the 4th, 11th and 18th or by contacting any of the Altrusa Breakfast Bunch members or sending us an email by clicking on the link below.

And we have beautiful holiday wrapping paper, gifts and cards available and we are currently taking orders.  Please email us if you would like to see our catalog.  We are taking orders until November 4th and delivery will be by the first week in December.

We hope we can help make your holiday season merrier by our fund raisers, and always remember the best gift is one from your heart.  And don't forget during this bustling holiday season, remember to slow down and think about all that is special in your lives.

As always, all monies raised from our fund raisers are used to benefit our many community service projects and provide scholarships for local students.  The Breakfast Bunch thanks you for your continued support and wish the best of the season to you and yours.

Annual Towel Drive Going on Now......Please Donate!!!

Can you imagine taking a bath or shower and having nothing more than a wash rag or hand towel to dry off with?  Full-sized bath towels are something that a majority of us take for granted. But what if you didn't have any available??

Upon hearing of the need at the Emergency Support Shelter, Altrusa International of Cowlitz County "The Breakfast Bunch" decided to make a difference ONE TOWEL AT A TIME!

Your help is needed ... and this request is a HUGE one.  Please bring your donation of new or gently used bath towels, hand towels and wash clothes to any of the following locations listed below before October 23. If you have donations, but are unable to deliver them, please email us by clicking the link below and we will come and pick up your donation.

All donations will be presented to the Emergency Support Shelter on Saturday, October 24th by the "Breakfast Bunch".

Thanking you in advance for your generous donations!!!!

Banda's Bouquets, 1310 Broadway Street
Blue Water Wireless, 1035 Vandercook Way

Gift Wrapping....Now Available

Can you believe it ... fall has arrived ... where did the summer go??  As fast as time is passing us by, the holidays will soon be here.

Now is the perfect time to order all the gift wrap you will need for Christmas, Hanukkah or those upcoming birthdays and special celebrations. 

And the "Breakfast Bunch" has just what you need....as another one of our fund raisers, we are currently taking orders for holiday wrapping paper and holiday gifts.  There are wonderful gifts in our catalog also along with the best gift wrap with fun, festive designs.  Please send us an email by clicking the link below or ask one of the "Breakfast Bunch" members to share a catalog with you.  We will be taking orders until October 30, 2009.

....and don't forget....we are still taking orders for our Poinsettias...so be sure to get your order in early.

As always, all monies raised from our fund raisers is used to benefit our many community service projects.

Quote of the Week: "Technology does not replace people - it enables people; it only replaces people when they do not know how to wield it".

Here Comes Bertie Bear ....

Mindful of our mission in literacy, our club conceived a plan to bring stories to young children to help open the world of books for them at an early age thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for their success in the future.

“Bertie Bear Literacy Program” is a fun, rewarding experience that allows volunteer members of our club to be guest readers in local Head Start classrooms, taking along a very popular 3 ½ foot stuffed bear named Bertie. “Bertie loves story time,” we tell the children. We read a story about a bear, donate the book to the classroom, plus give them coloring books with a story about Bertie Bear on its pages. This program has proven very popular with Head Start area teachers, the kids we read to, and extremely rewarding for our members.

Cowlitz County suffers from a high unemployment rate, significant high school drop-out rates, and many children qualify for Head Start assistance. Three of our members are teachers and know firsthand the joy that books can bring to youngsters just discovering stories. They are also very aware of the lack of reading done in many area children’s homes.

Virtually every member of our club has been involved in this project in some way. Many of us are done raising our children so spending a hour or two with these youngsters and their vivid imaginations and boundless energy makes us all feel younger too, so it is a win-win situation in our minds. If you wish to donate funds to help us purchase books and coloring books, please click the email link below and contact us.

And if you get a chance, read a goodnight story aloud to a child in your life tonight.

Christmas Is Right Around the Corner ... So Order Now!!

Christmas is right around the corner .... I know Halloween or Thanksgiving aren't even here yet, but Christmas is coming ... so it is time to order your holiday Poinsettias.  The "Breakfast Bunch" Altrusa of Cowlitz County is selling Poinsettias for the holidays so be sure to place your order early so you don't miss out!!  Just send us a quick email at the link below to place your order.

The current choices available are red, white, pink and marble and they are only $12.00 each.  They are lush, full, gorgeous 6" pots and the pick up date will be approximately November 24th - just in time to deliver to all your friends and family for the holidays!! 

Our fund raising efforts fund scholarships at LCC, the Emergency Support Shelter, plus many other deserving organizations in Cowlitz County so your generous donations and purchases of Poinsettias will be very much appreciated.

Please contact us if you have any questions and thank you for making this fund raiser another great success for The Breakfast Bunch!!

Make A Difference Day .... October 24, 2009

What is make a difference day?  Make A Difference Day is the largest national day of helping others - a day of neighbors helping neighbors - and best of all - everyone can participate!!

Can you imagine taking a bath or shower and having nothing more than a wash rag or hand towel to dry off with?

Full-sized bath towels are something that a majority of us take for granted.  But what if you didn't have any available?? 

Upon hearing of the need at the Emergency Support Shelter, Altrusa International of Cowlitz County "The Breakfast Bunch" decided to make a difference ONE TOWEL AT A TIME!

Your help is needed to make this difference a HUGE one...so please bring your donation of bath towels to any of the following locations listed below the week of October 18-23.  If you have donations, but are unable to deliver, please contact us and we will come and pick up your donation.

All donations will be presented to the Emergency Support Shelter on Saturday, October 24th. 

Thank you for your generous donations!!!!


Banda's Bouquets, 1310 Broadway Street
Blue Water Wireless, 1035 Vandercook Way 

Meet Sylvia......

Sylvia was nine years old when The Breakfast Bunch first adopted her. Both her parents are deceased and she lives with her aunt in the Wakiso District of Kampala, Uganda. It is a poor rural district of Kampala. As Altrusans do, we are reaching out to help those less fortunate. None of us have ever been to Uganda, but from what we have seen in documentaries of Africa, Uganda is very beautiful. We support Sylvia in terms of schooling and we have purchased a goat for the family as well as mosquito netting. Our goal for this year is to buy chickens or other items for the family as well to help make their lives just a little bit easier.

We support her through the Dove Uganda Children's Fund which was formed by the First Baptist Church in Longview and the First Baptist Church in Princeton, Illinois. Both congregations are committed to work as a team and to move forward together to help the children of Africa in light of the devastation the HIV/AIDS epidemic that has left so many children without parents and homeless.

Yes, Sylvia is poor, but she is fortunate also…..compared to children living on the streets in the larger cities, Sylvia is one of the luckier ones; poor but she has a roof over her head and is getting an education. And she is very thankful as we receive correspondence from her often.

If you are interested in donating to our club to help Sylvia, please contact us. If you are interested in the Dove Uganda Children’s Fund, please click on the link.

Hoping we are inspiring you, The Breakfast Bunch.