Baton Rouge, LA Club History: The Altrusa Club of Baton Rouge, LA was organized in 1941 and incorporated in 1970. Club Meetings: The club meets on the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. for dinner and a business meeting. Service Projects: "Bags of Hope" ongoing project to provide homeless children with a tote bag containing personal hygienne items "A Book of Their Own" ongoing project with Merrydale Elementary that the club gives a book to each child in the school at Christmas "Most Improved Reader" and $25 cash award to the child in each grade who has improved their reading skills during the school year. Given during Awards Week at the end of school Fundraisers: White Elephant Sale Annual Garage Sale Corporate Donations 2008 - 2009 Officers: Carolyn Coleman, President For more information contact: Carolyn Coleman 806 East Boulevard Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Phone:  225-268-7392 Email:   Carolyn Coleman