From Staff Reports:

On Saturday, October 26, 2024, Altrusa Club of Artesia hosted the third ALL CIVIC LUNCHEON at the 1st Christian Church Fellowship Hall.  All Civic groups, of Artesia and Carlsbad were invited. 

     In attendance were The Desk and Derrick, Artesia Downtown Lions, Carlsbad Downtown Lions and Artesia Altrusa International.

Danny Parker was MC and Mayor Pro tem Jeff Youtesy, from District 3 was in attendance to represent the city and proclaim October 26, 2024, ALL CIVICS DAY in Artesia.  Lunch was catered by Ashley Mason and Alison Starrett.  Dave Shabaz, the new Editor & Publisher of the Artesia Daily Press, was the keynote speaker with a platform on Volunteerism/Giving. 

Altrusa plans this event to coincide with Make a Difference Day, which is celebrated every fourth Saturday of October, to recognize community service in some small or large way.  “This was a way we could give back to the community and recognize our fellow civic groups that make a difference everyday in our City of Champions and surrounding community”, stated Alison Starrett, this year’s 2024/25 Altrusa president.

Here are the recipients of this year’s ALL CIVIC VOLUNTEER awards, voted on by their peers in their specific Civic Organizations.

*Reginia Garner-The Desk and Derrick

*Connie Connor-Artesia Downtown Lions

*Bob Stockwell-Carlsbad Downtown Lions (2x winner)

*Sue Pemberton-Artesia Altrusa

If you see these individuals around town, please thank them for their continued service within our community and beyond.