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F- Find where services are needed most in your community. Utilize resources:

Complete a community needs assessment survey to determine areas of service needed.

Join other community service organizations on a community service project.

Use the District and International Website for possible service ideas.

Check local periodicals for potential service projects. Contact school districts for potential service projects. Contact the local Chamber of Commerce.

Service Ideas

O- Organization Get your committees organized Document your project from start to

completion to assist your club in award submission.

Fundraiser Ideas Apply for International Foundation Grant

Complete Service Project Budget Find local businesses who have

donation policies.

C- Calendar

What is your time frame for the service project?

Make a Difference Day Send intent and completed

report to Altrusa International by the dates required.

U- Useful Tools

Publicity Newspapers Television Radio

ASTRA

S- Send in your projects for AWARDS

Mamie L. Bass Service Award

Letha H. Brown Literacy Award

Dr. Nina Fay Calhoun International Relations Award

F O C U S These three awards must be submitted

to your District Award Coordinators by June 1st of each year.

First Place winners awarded at District Conferences are forwarded to Altrusa International Inc. to be judged. The winners are announced at the International Convention.

District and International first place winners receive a monetary award.

FOCUS On Service