Austin
Welcome to Altrusa Austin
Altrusa is a non-profit organization of members from all walks of life united in community service. It was organized in 1917 in Nashville, Tennessee and currently consists of 392 clubs in 19 countries. Altrusa International of Austin, Texas, Inc. was chartered in 1923. The club is governed by Club Officers and a Board of Directors.
“Altrusa is a wonderful group of women, united by the desire to serve the community with love and compassion. In the process, great friendships are formed, leadership skills are increased, and a considerable amount of fun is to be had!” *
Elevator speech by Mimi Tanner (2007)
*Altrusa was opened to men in the 1980’s.
What does Altrusa do?
Giving over 1 million volunteer hours annually, throughout 11 countries, our focus is Literacy along with specific projects unique to our individual community. In Austin, Texas, we serve children, elderly, and disadvantaged persons through a variety of donations and hands-on service projects.
Altrusa Austin History
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, INC. IS THE FIRST CLUB IN TEXAS and WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1923.
The primary purpose of Altrusa of Austin is to provide service, locally and internationally, through service projects and donations made possible by our annual fundraisers and grants.
COMMUNITY GRANTS
Altrusa Austin received a grant from Altrusa International Foundation in May, 2024, to provide support to Heroes Night Out, a non-profit, community-based organization that is dedicated to providing resources and services to Veterans, Service Members, and their families.
COMMUNITY PROJECTS 2024-2025
Coats and rain gear for Cook Elementary School
Books and school supplies for Blanton Elementary
Angel Tree and Silver Bells sponsor for Operation Liberty Hill
Operation Christmas Child gift boxes
Clothing donations to Kerby's Clothing Ministry
Alzheimer's Walk Williamson County volunteers
Coffee and Donuts for Heroes Night Out
JOIN US
Thank you for your interest in being a part of this dynamic organization, Altrusa International.
We look forward to learning more about you and connecting with you.
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WHERE AND WHEN
Altrusa International of Austin, TX, Inc. currently meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month, at 6 p.m., at Dos Salsa's Restaurant, 1600 E. Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park
Check out our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/AltrusaofAustin
2024-2025 BOARD
President – Rachel Austin
President-Elect – Bernetta Collins
Vice President – Holly McCoy
Treasurer – Robyn Riley
Secretary – Ann Whitt
Director – Peggy Lenke
Director – Jenna Wade
Director – Donna Jones
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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP INFO
GUIDELINES FOR MEMBERSHIP:
1. Members are required to work on one service project and are strongly encouraged to work on more than one.
2. Members are required to take part in fund raising activities by donating time and/ or money to the Foundation.
3. Members are expected to attend business meetings to offer input and vote on club business.
4. Members are expected to attend program meetings.
5. Members are expected to pay for their meals during the meetings
6. Members are expected to pay their dues promptly.
1. Members are required to work on one service project and are strongly encouraged to work on more than one.
2. Members are required to take part in fund raising activities by donating time and/ or money to the Foundation.
3. Members are expected to attend business meetings to offer input and vote on club business.
4. Members are expected to attend program meetings.
5. Members are expected to pay for their meals during the meetings
6. Members are expected to pay their dues promptly.
VOLUNTEER HOURS:
Members are required to keep track of their service in the following three (3) volunteer-hour categories.
A. Community Service Hours - Community Service involvement entails service projects and activities sanctioned by Altrusa, as documented in a club’s minutes. Service hours include time spent in planning, preparation, execution and evaluation of fund-raisers and service projects. (Operating and internal fundraisers used to fund the administrative operating budget do not qualify for any service hours, but hours spent working on the Foundation fundraisers do count.)
B. Member Services Hours - Altrusa's member services include services such as production of the newsletter, board or committee meetings, leadership-development workshops, International Representation at Conference, etc.
C. Other Volunteer Hours - Club member participation in non-Altrusa community service activities includes volunteer work, for example, in hospitals, schools, libraries, not-for-profit organizations, and activities such as mentoring, tutoring, etc.