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Altrusa International of Marianna is part of an international network of women dedicated to improving our community by personal service.

Through our local club, members unite their varied talents in service to others.

10/29/2026

We found this informative, maybe you will too. Thank you for creating this reference Jackson County, Florida.

10/27/2026

Superintendent of the Jackson County School District, Hunter Nolen, was invited to be this month’s guest speaker by club member Laura Kent. Mr. Nolen, who oversees our district, is a proud graduate of Marianna High School, Chipola College, Troy State University, and the University of West Florida. He has worked for the Jackson County School system for many years, serving in various capacities.

During the meeting, Mr. Nolen discussed many topics—both positive and negative—affecting our district.

He informed members that budget constraints continue to limit us, but even though the district has decreased its spending, educational gains have been made. In short, they have excelled at doing more with less!

Driver’s Ed: Coming back to our district after many years.

ROTC: An Army branch instructor has been hired, with plans for the program to be up and running in Jackson County by January.

Career & Technical Education: In conjunction with Chipola College, plans are underway for EMT and Fire programs to be offered to students through the Opportunity Center under the supervision of OCJC Principal Lyndsey Lassiter. Additionally, the Baptist University of Florida will offer nursing and possibly another program through Graceville High School.

Graduation Rates: Our district’s high school graduation rate has increased from 75% to 90%—an incredible achievement that benefits the county as a whole.

Grand Ridge School: Construction is still underway, but it remains on track to open at the beginning of the 2027–28 school year, absorbing the current student population from the existing Sneads and Grand Ridge schools.

Teacher Compensation: Teacher pay increased while insurance premiums remained the same, resulting in no out-of-pocket increases for staff. Focus was on teachers with years of dedication and experience this go around.

School Security: Safety remains a top priority. We were assured that every campus in our district has a School Resource Deputy and a concealed guardian in place. In addition, every campus staff member is outfitted with a Centegix Alert Badge, which summons assistance at a precise location at the push of a button.

Mr. Nolen shared many of his goals and upcoming events with us, and we enjoyed having him as our speaker this month!

10/24/2026

Facebook wants to know what is on my mind so I’ll tell ya, a plethora of PRIZES, is what I’m thinking about! Altrusa of Marianna’s president, Kay Dennis, knows where you can find them! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

10/23/2026

Suzette from McCoy’s Outdoors popped by and saw that our prize vault could use another item for our upcoming bingo fundraiser on November 10th @ The Endeavor Event Center. We said, “we’ll take it and we did”! So, we have added McCoy’s Outdoors to our list of generous donors, and we couldn’t appreciate them ALL more!

Doors open at 5:30pm and games begin no later than 6:15pm.

Come the night of the event with $40.00 cash and gain entrance at the door. Bring your friends and their friends!

50/50 Raffle (cash only) & we have many door prizes too!

10/20/2026

We’re looking forward to this event and hope you are too!

10/14/2026

Our prize vault is bursting with great prizes waiting for you on November 10th!

In addition to the prizes donated by some very generous businesses we already mentioned on our September 17th post, we’d like to recognize these 5 recent exciting additions:

💗Haute Knot – a gift bag with shirt, hat and Pureology hair products
💜Watson’s Jewelers – a piece of jewelry
💚Merle Norman – 1 $100 gift card for a facial
♥️El Rio Mexican Restaurant – 1 $50.00 gift card
💙Rene’s Headquarters – hair care products

A weekend away including a stay El Governor Resort in Mexico Beach, FL from which is paired w/ a $100.00 gift card for dinner at Shipwreck Raw Bar in St. Joe Beach from Lee Temples at Kelson Drugs

Adventures at Sea of Panama City, FL - a day rental of a pontoon boat

Edna Riley at L & A Plumbing – a $100.00 American Express gift card

Cajun Corner - $50.00 gift card

City of Marianna - One month of free utilities

Sea Screamer - 2 tickets to the Sea Screamer in Panama City

A New Chapter Books - Leather bound journal and a beautiful hard back copy of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations

Lisa DuRant of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty - $100.00 Amazon gift card

Simply You - $99.00 worth of teeth whitening sessions

East Jackson Arms - 2 locking carry and conceal purses and a pair of child’s hearing protection ear muffs

The Wharf – 2 $25.00 gift cards

Kristy Kirchner of The Early Childhood Center – Black Vera Bradley Backpack

Parramore’s Pharmacy in Marianna has donated a lovely suede and leopard print tote, 5 Ermish bracelets and $50 gift card

Margaritaville Pier Park - Gift Certificate

Marianna Tire – 2 oil changes

Hancock Whitney has provided a stackable bento lunch set and insulated cooler

WhizPrints 3D – 3D printed Christmas décor

Penny's Sweet Beans – Gift Certificate

Human Bean – Large Reusable Mug & 6 free drink coupons

Dickeys BBQ – gift certificate for a Family

Individual tickets will be available for purchase at the door but you may reserve a table for 8 participants now by reaching out to one of our members directly.

See you on November 10th!

10/13/2026

Do you have this on your calendar yet?

Join Altrusa International of Marianna for our Annual Bingo Fundraiser. Come out, enjoy some great food, drinks, and fellowship, and win big while supporting our community projects!

Date: Tuesday, November 10th, 2026

Location: Endeavor Event Center 4060 Governor Rick Scott Drive Marianna, Florida.

Doors Open: 5:30 PM and games begin no later than 6:15PM. Come have fun while supporting our community!

✨ What to Expect:

Over $3,000 in Bingo prizes and door prizes! The Grand Prize is a stay at the El Governor Hotel and a dinner out at Shipwreck Raw Bar in Mexico Beach, Florida. That’s great but are so many other good prizes available too that we know you’ll be thrilled to win any of them!

🎟️ Tickets & Tables:

Individual Seats: $40 each will be available for purchase at the door on the night of the event ~ cash or check only! Note: There is no online payment system is in place this year and cards are not accepted as a form of payment.

Pre-Reserved Table for 8: $300 to secure a table for 8 in advance, please call Joy at 407-668-3096 or any Altrusa club member.

💶 50/50 Raffle Tickets: 50/50 Raffle tickets will be sold for a chance at a cash prize to be given away at the end of the night. $5.00 each or $20.00 for 5 tickets. Purchase these tickets during the event ~ cash only.

We ARE still accepting prize donations so please reach out if you are interested in donating a prize. We can't wait to see you there!

10/13/2026

Have you put this on your calendar yet?

Join Altrusa International of Marianna for our Annual Bingo Fundraiser! Come out, enjoy some great food, drinks, and fellowship, and win big while supporting our community projects.

Date: Tuesday, November 10th, 2026

Location: Endeavor Event Center located at 4060 Governor Rick Scott Drive in Marianna, FL

Doors Open: 5:30 PM and games begin no later than 6:15PM

✨ What to Expect:

Over $3,000 in Bingo prizes and door prizes!

The night’s Grand Prize is a stay at the El Governor and a dinner out at Shipwreck Raw Bar in in Mexico Beach, Florida!

There are SO many other great prizes available that will be given away throughout the night.

🎟️ Tickets & Tables:

Individual Seats: $40 each will be available for purchase at the door on the night of the event. There is no online payment system is in place this year and cards are not accepted as a form of payment so cash or check only.

Pre-Reserved Table for 8: $300 to secure a table for 8 in advance please call Joy at 407-668-3096 or reach out to any Altrusa club member. Cash or check only.

50/50 Raffle Tickets: 50/50 Raffle Tickets will be available for purchase at the event for a chance to win a cash prize at the end of the night. Raffle tickets are $5.00 each or $20.00 for 5 tickets. Cash only.

Door Prizes: Every participant who purchases a ticket or a seat at a table will be entered for a chance to win one of our many spectacular door prizes!

We are still accepting prize donations so please reach out if you are interested in donating a prize. We can't wait to see you there!

07/04/2026

Altrusa International of Marianna celebrates this special day alongside you! Independence Day 2026 is monumental as the 250th anniversary (the Semiquincentennial) of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. It commemorates the historic 1776 break from British rule and honors two and a half centuries of the nation's foundational principles of liberty, equality, and self-governance. 🇺🇸 ♥️🤍💙 🇺🇸

06/28/2026

Altrusa International of Marianna wishes you a week of celebration as America marks 250 years of independence from Great Britain. May you all mark the occasion safely with those you love. ♥️🤍💙

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PO Box 455
Marianna, FL
32447

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