About
ASTRA is an international community service organization for students between the ages of 12
and 25 and is 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.
ASTRA is:
A volunteer organization for young people, sponsored by local Altrusa Clubs.
An opportunity to use their time and talent to enrich the lives of others.
Working with other local civic and volunteer groups on service projects of lasting
benefit.
Interaction with the business, professional and civic leaders who are members of the
sponsoring Altrusa Club.
A unique opportunity to form lasting friendships and share their ideas, goals and
aspirations with others in their peer group.