The month of October is allowing our Club the opportunity to once again adhere to the fourth principle of Altrusa, as established by Mamie L. Bass in 1921.  That principle provides as follows: 

 ìAltrusa, in the very derivation of its name, is committed to the philosophy of unselfishness. The joy of giving rather than getting, and to the search for thathappiness which is based upon spiritual worthiness.î 

 During the past twelve years Altrusa International of Lake City has unselfishly committed to sponsor the Annual Charity Gala, which has generated more than a quarter of a million dollars for the needy in our community.  How many lives we have touched and made a difference in, weíll never know.  But, we can experience the joy of giving when we distribute the funds and receive the gratitude of the recipients. 

 Ironically, on October 26th, the day of our Gala, USA Weekend Magazine is celebrating ìMake A Difference Dayî - a national day of neighbors helping neighbors - which is just what Altrusa has been doing in Lake City through the Gala for more than twelve years.  For that reason, we need to make the Gala the best ever. 

 We have also committed to join Altrusa International in ìMake a Difference Dayî by donating used (or new) books to the Council on Aging and Suwannee Valley 4-Cs.  Please remember to take the books to the Altrusa meeting on October 17th. 

 By participating in these two worthy projects, letís show the nation that Altrusans in Lake City really know how to make a difference. 

      Lily Johnson 
 

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   September 30 marks the date when Altrusa lost one of itís most dedicated members, Cassie Dollar.  Her faithful dedication to the Altrusa Principles will continue to inspire us all. The Atlanta Club established the Cassie S. Dollar Rehabilitative Service Award, a District Three Foundation Award, in her honor in 1999.  This was done in honor of her 90th birthday and her 40th year as an Altrusan. 
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   In 1928 Cassie Dollar went to work as a bookkeeper for Eager & Simpson Corsetierres, a small Atlanta firm that manufactured and sold corsets and bras at a time such intimate apparel wasn't readily available in stores.
Soon Mrs. Dollar's duties and the firm's focus changed. Eager & Simpson was called upon to fashion body braces and other corrective garments for patients at the polio clinic at Warm Springs, and Mrs. Dollar, an accomplished seamstress, became a custom fitter and crafter of these products.  She eventually bought the business in 1950 and operated it until 1976, when she sold it to J.E. Hanger, a nationwide maker of orthotic and prosthetic equipment. For 20 years thereafter, until she was 90, she was a consultant for Hanger. "Mother never sought recognition and never made a lot of money from her work," said her daughter, Juanita Scruggs of Marietta. "She kept prices low for people in need. She was selfless."
   The funeral for Mrs. Dollar, 95, of Marietta, will be 11 a.m. tomorrow at H.M. Patterson & Sons, Spring Hill. She died Monday of an aneurysm at Piedmont Hospital.
    For 46 years Mrs. Dollar devoted herself to Altrusa, a global service organization for business and professional women. In 1996, the club set up an award in her name to honor local chapters for outstanding rehabilitation work.    "Cassie's life was one of service," said Sandy Furches of Lake City, Fla., governor of Altrusa's southeastern district. "She applied her sewing talents and her business acumen to make life better for people with disabilities. Her humility, positive attitude and gentle spirit will forever inspire us."
   Survivors include a son, James Dollar Jr. of Newnan; a sister, Mildred Grant of Dunwoody; three brothers, Benson Skelton of Tallahassee, John Skelton of Tampa and Jack Skelton of Dunwoody; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
    Governor Sandy
 

Florence Karsner 
Intl Career Category: Research/Clinical Consultant
Club Classification: Research/Clinical Consultant
Florence is self employed with Karshner & Associates. She and husband Garry Karsner have two daughters - Caroline and Taylor. The familyís most recent move has been from Nashville, TN but Flo is a Floridian and she and Garry have lived in Tallahassee and Jacksonville. In her leisure time she enjoys water color painting, reading and boating. 

Rt 13 Box 331-28 
Lake City, FL  32055
Ph 386-961-8512 Email flkarsner@aol.,com

Donna Landrithís mother passed away.  She lived in Texas. Please keep the family in your prayers. 
 

Oct 17  Program Meeting
Oct 26  Gala **
Nov 4  Board Meeting
Nov  7  Business Meeting
Nov 21  Program Meeting
 

1   Tracy Hawthorne
2   Barbara Douglass
4   Rosemary Earle
9   Barbara Thomas
10  Barbara McGlamery
12  Heather Gray
12  Betsy Pottle
14  Margaret St John
 

This family favorite is great whenever you find good tomatoes.

3 medium to large tomatoes    salt
4 oz. mozzarella, cut in small cubes   oregano
1 stalk celery      basil
2-3 thin slices red onion     4Tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, cut     2 Tbsp wine vinegar
12 - 16 olives      pepper
 

Cut tomatoes into wedges.  Slice celery thin and cut onion rings in half. 
Rub glass serving bowl with garlic.  Add tomatoes, cheese, celery, onion and olives. 
Season lightly with salt and a generous pinch of oregano and basil. 
Drizzle oil, then vinegar over vegetables.  Top with ground pepper.  Serve at room temperature. 
If made in advance, cover and refrigerate but remove from refrigerator at least 15 minutes 

From the Kitchen of Faye Roberts
 

Operations - Genie Norman
The next social will be the Pop ën Shop.
 

Operations - Genie Norman
The next social will be the Pop ën Shop.
 

District Three Conference ? Lorrie Wheeler
The Committee is working on the website and getting our PR.