All awards should be submitted in an electronic format where possible.
International Awards –
Please note that the Entry Forms for the three International Service Awards have been updated and it is important that these new versions are used when preparing an entry for the 2024 Awards.
These can be accessed here on the District Fifteen website, and on the Altrusa International website.
District Fifteen Awards –
The Margaret Inch Leadership Award is to be refreshed with an updated entry form available here early in 2024. New form now available.
All other awards are to be retired from our 2024 programme, therefore no entries will be accepted for –
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.
Awards
Awards for 2024 District Fifteen Conference -
All awards should be submitted in an electronic format where possible.
International Awards –
Please note that the Entry Forms for the three International Service Awards have been updated and it is important that these new versions are used when preparing an entry for the 2024 Awards.
These can be accessed here on the District Fifteen website, and on the Altrusa International website.
District Fifteen Awards –
The Margaret Inch Leadership Award is to be refreshed with an updated entry form available here early in 2024. New form now available.
All other awards are to be retired from our 2024 programme, therefore no entries will be accepted for –
Newsletter Award
The Governor’s Award
Communication and Marketing Award
Fundraising Recognition Certificates
District 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 MoreMamie L Bass
Outstanding service to the community through hands-on service.
Service AwardDr Nina Fay Calhoun
Outstanding club achievement in international relations.
International Relations AwardLetha H brown
Outstanding service to the community through literacy projects.
Literacy AwardDistrict Fifteen Logos
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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
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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 Nominations
District Fifteen Board Nomination Forms
1a Nomination Form
1b Bibliographical Form
1c Open Letter
Policy
District Fifteen Policy
Official Bylaws Altrusa International District Fifteen 2019
Index of Policies
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
Board Documents
District Fifteen Board Documents
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