| ASTRA is an acronym for Ability, Service, Training, Responsibility, and Achievement ********************************* Sponsored by Altrusa International, Inc., the ASTRA service clubs are targeted to help students between the ages of 12 and 25 become active and involved members of society. Each year Altrusa International, Inc. of Ocala awards scholarships to outstanding ASTRA club seniors to assist in their college endeavors. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
| ASTRA CLUBS currently sponsored by Ocala Altrusa: Forest High School Organized in 1989 West Port High Organized in 2001 Dunnellon High Re-Organized in 2006 ******************** |

ASTRA Clubs were established in 1966 by Altrusa International president Lucile Spillers Alexander, a charter member of Altrusa International Inc. of Jacksonville, FL. As of July 2006 there were 71 ASTRA Clubs operating worldwide. ****************** AWARDS ASTRA clubs are encouraged to submit the various service projects that they participate in for Altrusa Awards given each year at District conferences. For four years in a row our local ASTRA clubs have placed in the "Lucile Spillers Alexander ASTRA Service Award" |