1400 E Touhy Ave, Suite 410, Des Plaines, IL 60018 altrusa@altrusa.org 1-312-427-4410

Home Page Banner

Header

ASTRA

ON THIS PAGE
ASTRA Advisor Information | ASTRA Club Documents & Forms Toolkit | ASTRA Service Award
ASTRA Scholarship Application | ASTRA Graduation Cords | New Club Toolkit | International ASTRA Committee

ASTRA is an international community service organization for youth and young adults sponsored and supported by local Altrusa Clubs.

ASTRA is an acronym for:

Ability to know that all of us have special talents to share with others

Service to improve the lives of those less fortunate in the community

Training to develop leadership ability and potential

Responsibility to learn to accept obligations and know the satisfaction of carrying projects through to a successful conclusion

Achievement to experience success; to know that a group can accomplish so much more than any one individual

The ASTRA motto is “Growing in Service”

astra marketing video

Click below to view this video in Spanish (If you are having trouble opening the ASTRA video, try using Google Chrome as the browser.)

astra marketing video spanish

(If you are having trouble opening the ASTRA video, try using Google Chrome as the browser.)

ASTRA CAN Challenge

ASTRA Club Documents & Forms

Understand that there will be different requirements for middle school and high school clubs and at the college level you will be working with young adults who will not be subject to rules and regulations for minors. Also, at the college level your club will probably be considered a campus club and will need a set of Bylaws in compliance with that specific college’s requirements. So once again be aware that documents and forms may be edited to fit the specific needs of each ASTRA Club.

Blue ASTRA Club

ASTRA Opportunities provided by Altrusa International

ASTRA Opportunities provided by Altrusa International

ASTRA Clubs are an important part of not only the sponsoring Altrusa Club but also an important component of each District as well as the International Organization. Be sure to include ASTRA members in Altrusa Club service projects, fundraisers, club meetings, celebrations and parties as well as District Conferences and International Conventions. Encourage the ASTRA Clubs to submit projects for the ASTRA Service Award and for those eligible members to submit scholarship applications. Keep in mind that many of these young members are the Altrusa members of the future.

ASTRA Scholarship Testimonials

  • This year I have served the Roseburg ASTRA Club as President, and it has definitely helped in multiple aspects. This position challenged me to use and develop characteristics of leadership such as dedication, responsibility, communication, passion, accepting criticism,… Read More

  • Being a part of ASTRA has shown me a new world of possibilities to make the world a better place. Not only has it given me countless opportunities to leave a positive impact in my community, but it… Read More

  • Being a part of ASTRA has been monumental in molding the way I serve others. It has allowed me to see the beauty in service and grow in my passion for taking initiative in creating projects that can… Read More

  • Being a member of ASTRA has helped me to build countless friendships and a love of service. I was most recently the Programs Chair, and I have also been Treasurer and Secretary. I plan to study psychology or… Read More

New Club Toolkit

If your Altrusa Club is thinking about sponsoring and supporting an ASTRA Club the items listed below will help get your started. There are samples and forms provided to make the Chartering process for your ASTRA Club easy and efficient. Forms and documents can be edited to meet the specific needs for your club.

International ASTRA Committee

International ASTRA Committee

Chair

Traci Squarcette

Temple, TX

District Nine

tsquarcette@umhb.edu

Vice-Chair

Jeraldyn Rivest

Charlotte, NC

District Three
jeraldyn@hotmail.com

Member

Beth Harrison

Pendleton, OR

District Twelve
rbharrison@charter.net

Member

Heather Cleavinger

Moberly, MO

District Eight

h_cleavinger@yahoo.com

Member

Renée Eaton

Delta, CO

District Ten

renee4altrusa@gmail.com

Member

Mabel Acevedo

San Sebastian, PR

District Fourteen

mabel.acevedo2@gmail.com

Member

Maureen McGough

Centre County, PA

District Two

  sgtmo78@gmail.com  

Flower Divider Home