Altrusa reflects what so many leaders are searching for; an opportunity to develop their leadership skills. Being a leader can be as great as getting your club and your community stakeholders to address important needs in your community or as simple as participating on a community service project team. Here are the role descriptions for leadership at Club and District level.
Resources
District Fifteen Resources
Supplies Order
To order member badges, name badges, and service pins from the District Supplies Officer.
Revitalisation Fund
For clubs under charter strength to seek financial support from the District Fifteen Board.
Membership
For membership forms and new member kit please visit the international website.
Board Nominations
District Fifteen Board Nomination Forms
1a Nomination Form
1b Bibliographical Form
1c Open Letter
Awards for 2026 District Fifteen Conference -
All awards should be submitted in an electronic format where possible.
Mamie L Bass
Outstanding service to the community through hands-on service.
Service AwardLetha H Brown
Outstanding service to the community through literacy projects.
Literacy AwardDr Nina Fay Calhoun
Outstanding club achievement in international relations.
International Relations AwardDistrict Fifteen Leadership Award
Recognises an Altrusan who has shown positive leadership in their community and club. Entries due 15th March.
Learn MoreInternational Service Awards
Available on the International Member Website under Service, as linked above. Entries due 15th March.
Learn MoreCut off Dates for Awards
District Fifteen Logos
Download logos for Altrusa clubs across New Zealand.
Ashburton || Auckland || Cambridge || Christchurch || Hamilton || Hawera || Invercargill || Levin || Morrinsville || Oamaru || Ohariu || Palmerston North || Queenstown || Rotorua || Taieri || Tauranga || Te Awamutu || Te Kuiti || Timaru || Wellington || ASTRA
Altrusa District Fifteen Bylaws
Altrusa District Fifteen Constitution
Policy
District Fifteen Policy
Index of Policies
Policy 2 Archiving
Policy 3 Annual Awards
Policy 4 BRR
Policy 5 Campaigning
Policy 6 Club Elections
Policy 7 Conference
Policy 8 District Dues
Policy 9 District Elections
Policy 10 Exhibits at District Events
Policy 11 Finance
Policy 12 Fiscal Policy District Conference
Policy 13 Fiscal Policy for Official District and International Meetings
Policy 14 Fundraising at District Events
Policy 15 Fundraising
Policy 17 Membership Trainings IFF Days
Policy 18 Nominations Committee
Policy 20 Publications
Policy 21 Reports of Meetings
Policy 25 Changes to District Bylaws and Policies
Policy 26 Assets, Debts and Liabilities
Policy 27 Reservcs
Board Documents
District Fifteen Board Documents
[District Fifteen Board Members Access Only]
Leadership Role Descriptions
Altrusa reflects what so many leaders are searching for; an opportunity to develop their leadership skills. Being a leader can be as great as getting your club and your community stakeholders to address important needs in your community or as simple as participating on a community service project team. Here are the role descriptions for leadership at Club and District level.
Club Board & Committee Chairs
Learn MoreDistrict Board
Learn MoreDistrict Service Chair
Learn MoreDistrict Leadership Chair
Learn MoreDistrict Membership Chair
Learn MoreDistrict BRR Chair
Learn MoreDistrict ASTRA Chair
Learn MoreDistrict Communication Chair
Learn MoreDistrict Foundation Chair
Learn MoreDistrict DSB Editor
Learn MoreDistrict DSB Submissions Editor
Learn MoreDistrict Supplies Officer
Learn MoreBoard and Club Induction Ideas
Learn MoreGuideline on Executive Boards of Small Clubs
Learn MoreArchiving Guidelines
Learn MoreClub President Tools
Learn MorePresident Elect Training 2025
Learn MoreClub Treasurer Workshop
Membership Orientation
Tips for Committee Chairs
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