ALL ABOUT ALTRUSA Altrusa International, Inc. is a non-profit organization of members from all walks of life united in community service.  It was organized n 1917 in Nashville, Tennessee and currently consists of 392 clubs in 19 countries.  Altrusa International, Inc. of Richardson, Texas was organized on February 16, 1966 and presented with a charter on May 23, 1967.  The club is governed by Club Officers and a Board of Directors. Currently, there are five emeritus members and approximately seventy active members.   Richardson Altrusans host the Outstanding Woman of Today Awards Luncheon, a fundraiser held annually in the Fall.  The Award Luncheon recognizes the tremendous achievements of working women - women of leadership - who exemplify determination and innovation and have made an outstanding contribution in their field.  For more information about the Luncheon, please select the "Awards Luncheon" link on this website. Funds raised by the 2008 Awards Luncheon will fund the 2009-2010 club service projects and contributions. For more information about the projects we support, please select the "Community/Projects" link on this this website. Altrusa Richardson has been recognized for it's outstanding work in the community by many organizations. (Photos and award descriptions will be updated soon.)