Bossier City, LA

Club History:

The Altrusa Club of Bossier City was sponsored by the Altrusa Club of Shreveport. The club has a membership of 13.

Club Meetings:

The club has a noon meeting the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

Service Projects & Fundraisers:

  • Every year a graduating ASTRA senior from Parkway High School, Bossier City receives a $500 scholarship.
  • “Make A Difference Day” is celebrated by partnering with local elementary schools to encourage their young readers. In 2005, the Altrusa Service Project Coordinator obtained the donation of a computer which was given to a family in need; all children in attendance at the Celebration of Reading event received new books and were entertained by a renowned story teller.
  • The club held their second annual book sale in March 2006 in partnership with the ASTRA Club of Parkway High School. Local elementary and middle schools, as well as Parkway, supported the sale with book drives and area businesses also served as book drop sites.

2010 - 2011 Officers:

Dr. Valarie White, President
Sarah Lange, Vice-President
Donna Frantom, Secretary
Nancy Quigley, Treasurer
Jan Webb, Director
Kelley Snead, Director

For more information contact:

Dr. Valarie White
Phone: (318) 773-0672
Email:  Valarie White