Mission & Goals

Altrusa's Mission

Altrusa International of Terre Haute subscribes to the networking of executives and professionals in diversified career classification in an organization to provide community service develop leadership and foster international understanding.

Altrusa’s Goal

To recognize and address the need for improvement of literacy in our community and the world at large.

LiteracyProjects

• Vigo County Spelling Bee
• GED Reception
• Literacy Coalition / Tutor Appreciation
• Family Learning Day
• Money for GED Testing
• Child Reach
• ESL Event
• International Scholarship
• Local Scholarship
• Junior Achievement
• Community Grant
• Tot Time Program at Terre Haute Children's Museum
• Washington High School Computer Lab
• Wabasy Valley Literacy Coalition's Volunteer Reconnection Event
• Family Learning Day
• ASTRA Club of Young Leaders
• As well as the ongoing building of leaders within our community.

Chili Cookoff

The Wabash Valley Chapter of Altrusa International will host the 30th annual Altrusa Chili Cook-off, Saturday, September 8, 2012. Altrusa is calling all cooks to gather up their friends and co-workers put together a team for bragging rights and some fun-filled competition.

Each cook-off team is judged by a panel of culinary experts made up of local restaurant owners and chefs, with awards given for the Hottest Chili, Best Chili, Best Showmanship, and Peoples Choice categories. The People’s Choice Award will be voted on by the festival goers. The festivities will include a Live Auction, Book Sale, Beer Garden, live Band and of course, most importantly, Chili Tasting. Entry fee for the event is $50 and includes a 10x10 tent, 8’ table, and electric hook-up. The event will take place September 10th in the Clabber Girl Festival Marketplace located on the corner of 9th and Cherry Streets in Downtown Terre Haute. The funds raised will go directly to support literacy programs throughout the Wabash Valley.

Mark your calendars for all the fun at this year’s Altrusa Chili Cook-off. Get your friends and co-workers together to form a chili cook-off team, bring the family for a day of family fun, or just come out to taste the best variety of chili in town. The public is encouraged to stop by the Clabber Girl Festival Marketplace, Saturday September 8th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and enjoy an afternoon filled with chili tasting, entertainment, and plenty of activities for the whole family! For information contact Jamie Self at altrusaofterrehaute@gmail.com or call 812-264-3693.

Altrusa Board Members

Links

• Altrusa International, Inc.
• Altrusa International, Inc. District Six - Indiana, Illinois & Kentucky