A District publication that includes information from your District Board and District Chairs, details of upcoming District Events, and updates from the Altrusa Clubs in your area.
An International publication that includes information from your International Board and International Chairs, updates from the International Office, and details of International Convention.
Held annually in Autumn, our District Conference is an opportunity for fun, educational workshops, networking, sharing, skill building, electing leadership, and celebrating our accomplishments.
The next District Fifteen Conference will be held Friday 1 – Sunday 3 May 2026 at the Copthorne Hotel in Wellington.
Our President's project was all about promoting literacy. As a passionate speech and drama teacher her project aimed to excite children about books, celebrate Roald Dahl's birthday and bring to life on the Big Screen a children's favourite - The BFG. No cost, giveaways of popcorn, ice blocks, Roald Dahl books and the chance to dress up and have fun!
Mamie L Bass
Service Award
1st place
Altrusa International of Timaru
Creating Kindness at Christmas
Realising we had opportunities to bring some happiness at Christmas to those who are often overlooked we planned three projects, the child in hospital, the older person with no family nearby and families relying on social agencies for food. The three projects were Little Bags of Love, Be a Santa to a Senior and Festive Food Bags. We hope we made the Christmas season a little brighter for some in our community.
Nina Fay Calhoun
International Relations Award
1st Place
Altrusa International of Ashburton
No Sew Blankets
After hearing from Ashburton woman, Marilyn Bennett, of the work New Zealand women are doing to fund and operate an orphanage in Uganda, Altrusa International of Ashburton was motivated to provide colourful "no sew" fleece cot blankets for use in the orphanage. Thirteen were made in total and these will be taken to Uganda by New Zealand women who travel to help in the orphanage on a regular basis.
International Convention
International Convention
Every second year, Altrusa International holds a convention for the entire membership, with a similar purpose to District Conference but on a larger scale. The four-day program includes business meetings, a variety of workshops, keynote speakers, service projects, recognition through awards, election of international leadership, opportunities to connect and socialize with Altrusans from across the world, and a lot of fun!
The next Altrusa International Convention is Wed July 21 – Saturday 24, 2027 in Columbus, OH
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A District publication that includes information from your District Board and District Chairs, details of upcoming District Events, and updates from the Altrusa Clubs in your area.
Altrusa Compass
An International publication that includes information from your International Board and International Chairs, updates from the International Office, and details of International Convention.
District Conference 2026
Held annually in Autumn, our District Conference is an opportunity for fun, educational workshops, networking, sharing, skill building, electing leadership, and celebrating our accomplishments.
The next District Fifteen Conference will be held Friday 1 – Sunday 3 May 2026 at the Copthorne Hotel in Wellington.
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District Fifteen Conference 2026
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The Kiwi Altrusan Conference Edition 2025
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Letha H Brown
Literacy Award
1st place
Altrusa International of Hawera
A night at the movies
Mamie L Bass
Service Award
1st place
Altrusa International of Timaru
Creating Kindness at Christmas
Nina Fay Calhoun
International Relations Award
1st Place
Altrusa International of Ashburton
No Sew Blankets
International Convention
International Convention
Every second year, Altrusa International holds a convention for the entire membership, with a similar purpose to District Conference but on a larger scale. The four-day program includes business meetings, a variety of workshops, keynote speakers, service projects, recognition through awards, election of international leadership, opportunities to connect and socialize with Altrusans from across the world, and a lot of fun!
The next Altrusa International Convention is Wed July 21 – Saturday 24, 2027 in Columbus, OH
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