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Altrusa Int'l Inc.

Altrusa International Inc.

The international website is http://www.altrusa.com. You are invited to visit the website and learn current happenings with the organization worldwide.

Mamie L. Bass is the founder of Altrusa International, Inc. Today there are many clubs located throughout the world. As of July 2005, there were 404 clubs with 11,550 members. Clubs are located in Bermuda, Canada, Chile, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, England, Guatemala, India, Ireland, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Russia, Scotland, Ukraine, and the United States.

One of our local members is a consultant on the International Board. Several members of District Three have served or are currently serving on that level. A member from Raleigh served as International President.

The Altrusa logo is a trademarked logo. The design has been used since 1949. The outer ring has the name of our organization, Altrusa International, Inc. The second circle has the organization’s motto: “Patriotism, Efficiency, Service”. The center shows the world, which indicates Altrusa’s international scope and interest.

Altrusa International Foundation, Inc., a non-profit foundation, awards grants to local clubs or individuals to help them finance their projects. A Disaster Relief Fund has donated money throughout the world in times of disaster. A special part of the Foundation called Club 21, members, and clubs donate $21 each to join. The “dues” go to support activities of children with HIV/AIDS. Altrusa members, clubs, and friends provide funds for all the Foundation’s donations.

International conventions are held throughout the world at different locations every two years. The most recent one was held in 2005 in Puerto Rico and the next one will be held in 2007 in Orlando, Florida