Call to Conference 2026

Conference 2026
You are invited to join us for the 70th Annual District Nine Conference!
 
April 17, 2026 - April 19, 2026
Embassy Suites, Amarillo, TX
 
Discover Your Altrusa Journey:
"Where Our Legacy Meets the Road Ahead"
 

Check out the Amarillo Video HERE!

 
Altrusa Full Registration: (Includes Friday 4/17 Fun Night Buffet, Saturday 4/18 lunch and dinner, all workshops, business sessions, and conference materials.)
 
$245     Early Bird Registration Fee (on or before March 15)
$275     Late Registration Fee (March 16 - March 31)
 
ASTRA Registration: Saturday ASTRA Attendee - Includes Saturday Lunch and Afternoon Workshops (not available for purchase by Altrusans)
 
$42      Early Bird Registration Fee (on or before March 15)
$52      Late Registration Fee (March 16 - March 31)
 
 
Banquet Guest Registration: Saturday's Governor's Banquet meal (for guests of Altrusans)
 
$70       Early Bird Registration Fee (on or before March 15)
$80       Late Registration Fee (March 15 - March 31) 
 
**NEW** 
Friday Fun Night Guest Registration: BBQ Buffet (for guests of Altrusans)
 
$60     Early Bird Registration Fee (on or before march 15)
$70     Late Registration Fee (March 15 - March 31) 
 
**NEW** 
Saturday Lunch Guest Registration (for guests of Altrusans)
 
$45     Early Bird Registration Fee (on or before march 15)
$55     Late Registration Fee (March 15 - March 31) 
 
 
Registration Closes March 31: No Cancellations or Refunds after March 31, 2026
 
 
Early Bird by Mar 15, 2026
March 16 - Mar 31, 2026
Registration
Includes Friday Fun Night; Saturday lunch and dinner; all workshops, business sessions, and conference materials.
$245
$275
ASTRA Registration
Includes Saturday Lunch (not available for purchase by Altrusans)
$42
$52
Saturday’s Governor’s Banquet
Saturday's Governor's Banquet meal (for guests of an Altrusan)
$70
$80
 
 
Embassy Suites Amarillo Downtown 
550 South Buchanan Street, Amarillo, TX, 79101
 
King Bed, Two Room Suite sleeps 4
Two Queen Bed Two Room Suite sleeps 6
Questions:  Contact Lynne Moore at LynneMoore61@gmail.com
 
Special Room Rate: $159/night (plus tax)   BOOK NOW!
 
Deadline:  Earlier of March 25, 2026 or until special room block is full.
 
Important Links
AGENDA
Friday April 17 - Sunday April 19

Click Here to View the 2026 Agenda*

*Subject to change
 
Questions about Conference? Contact Guadalupe Carvajal via email: gvcarvajal@yahoo.com
 
Friday Fun Night 
 
Travel Texas: Get on Board the Game Train

Game night! Dress as your favorite game (Video, Board, Card, or Sport Game, etc.). 

Plan on having loads of fun playing games "throughout Texas." 

Enjoy a BBQ buffet and dancing as our DJ spins our favorite dance tunes!

District Visitor

Join us as we welcome Kitty McElhaney, International President-Elect. She is from Altrusa International of Lake City, Florida, Inc. in District Three and is excited to attend our Seventieth District Nine Conference!  

Keynote Speaker: Rebecca Silvestri

Publisher at Local Profile, Public Speaker, Let me teach you how to make every day the BEST DAY EVA! 

All Conference Service Project

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The Service Committee invites you to join our District-wide service project for the 2026 District Conference. This year, we will be assisting Tralee Crises Center for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes. Please use this QR code to see Tralee's Amazon wish list.
 
Delegate Reporting
 
 
Each club must report their Delegates and Alternates to the District Secretary to be eligible to vote at Conference.
 
Verify your Club Delegate count HERE.
 
Report the name of your eligible delegate/s and alternate/s HERE 
 
Delegate Reporting Deadline: Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
 
Questions? Contact District Secretary, Sharon Tramonte at smt4733@gmail.com 
 
 

BRAG Slideshow 

  Brag Board - Medium
 
Tell us about your remarkable Altrusa friend, project or club!  It will be included in a slideshow to be shown during conference. Create your brag (message) and add an image and email it to  DistrictNineAltrusa@gmail.com and pay for your brags in the Registration Link Here ($25 per brag).
 
Questions: 
Amy Ward at texas_amy@hotmail.com or Trudy Sprinkle at trudy.sprinkle@gmail.com
 
Deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
 
 
Call for Vendors
  Vendor
 
Calling All Vendors! Join us at the District Nine Conference. Limited booth space available—secure yours today for $100. Click here to register
 
Questions: 
Lisa Crossman at nanalisa8974@gmail.com
or Sheryl Stephens at sherylkd1@gmail.com
 

Designer Bags Raffle  

Miami, Florida, Coral Gables Shops at Merrick Park, Purificacion Garcia fashion designer, colorful womens handbag display.

If you have a NEW or GENTLY USED designer or luxury bag or wallet to donate for a raffle, please email pictures and the estimated value to Linda Moore at moorelindac@yahoo.com or Betty Sainz at bsainz@multiforms.com by Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
 
Then bring your item to Conference and deliver it to the Everything Room on Friday between 1-5:30 or no later than 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026. 
 
Questions?  Contact Linda Moore at  moorelindac@yahoo.com or 
Betty Sainz at bsainz@multiforms.com 
 
Thank you for supporting the International Foundation!
 
Club Displays
 
Show us your club's "Altrusa Journey" by displaying all that your club is doing in your community and within your club. Show off the great work your club has performed this past year. Your Club Display will be a great place to hang your banner. Click here for the current Club Display Award criteria 
 
Club Displays will be placed on tables in a 18"x36" space in the everything room. Reserve your space TODAY!
 
Send an email directly to Club Display Coordinators: 
Paulette Landry  laugh1942@yahoo.com and
 
Deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
 

Memorials

 
On Sunday morning, April 19, 2026, we will recognize and honor former and current Altrusans who have passed away in the last year. 

District Nine Clubs may honor deceased members with a special memorial recognition by submitting the member's picture and information.  
 
 
After completing the submission using the link above, email a member photo to DistrictNineAltrusa@gmail.com 
 
Deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
 
 
Sponsorships Available
 
Sponsorship opportunities are available to help offset the cost of the conference. For information and securing your sponsorship level for yourself or your company, Click Here.
 
Deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2026