Oak Ridge, Tennessee Club History: Altrusa International, Inc. of Oak Ridge was founded in 1949 and chartered in 1955. Club Meetings: The Oak Ridge Club meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1051 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, in the Activities Building. There is a short business meeting, lunch is served and is followed by a short program. In the months that have five Wednesdays, the club often gathers informally at a member's home for fun, food and fellowship. Service Projects & Fundraisers: Aid to Distressed Families of Anderson County (ADFAC) - Provides contributions and personal articles to help disadvantaged residents. Altrusa Scholarship - Awards scholarships, including the Sarah Ketron Memorial, to re-entry women based on financial need, academic achievement, and extracurricular activities. Planned activities, such as mentoring, will continue to focus on re-entry women. For more information, contact Theresa-Vay Smith. International - Offers an annual luncheon program to promote international friendship, communication, and understanding; and maintains membership in the local United Nations Club. Leadership Oak Ridge - Provides tuition for one or more members to participate in the ten-week series of workshops to train new leaders in the rowth and development of Oak Ridge. Literacy - Sponsors Literacy Luncheon and other projects, such as tutoring. Vocational Guidance - Sponsors career enhancement programs for members and the community. Altrusa Foundation of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Inc - Supports the Club's literacy and community service projects as a non-profit corporation. Contributions to the Altrusa Foundation are tax deductible. Partners In Education. Supports the Oak Ridge Schools Preschool Program by donating books, volunteering in classrooms, adopting a holiday Angel Tree family, and participating in programs. 2008 - 2009 Officers: Margaret Beams, President For more information contact: Margaret Beams 101 Danbuy Lane Oak Ridge, TN 37830 H:    865-482-6887 W:   865-425-1818 Email:  Margaret Beams Recommendation For Membership Form