Designed to be the legacy for the future, Lamplighters are Altrusans, Altrusa Clubs, and Altrusa Districts who’ve contributed $500 USD or more to the Foundation in a twelve month period (fiscal year June 1-May 31). Traditionally, Lamplighters have been recognized with gold icons (pins and pendants) to signify their level of subsequent $500 contribution to the Foundation all under the same program with their own distinct recognition icons: Lamplighter, Lucente and Hofmeister. At the 2023 International Convention, the International Foundation revealed its newest icon, the Albin pin, and its two new recipients who had filled their Hofmeister pins.
There are now five Lamplighter levels within the Lamplighter recognition program: Lamplighter, Lucente Lamplighter, Hofmeister Lamplighter, Albin Lamplighter, and a TBA Lamplighter (coming soon).
Altrusans who donate $500 USD either at one-time or cumulatively during the fiscal year will receive an additional stone to the Lamplighter icon at their corresponding Lamplighter program level. As Lamplighters meet the maximum donation for their level, they will receive either a new icon or icon enhancement. There is no longer a need to earmark donations made to the Foundation for the Lamplighter program. The Foundation will count all donations totaling $500 towards an Altrusan’s Lamplighter progress.
An individual who is honored, or makes, a $500 USD contribution receives the Lamplighter pin and remains a Level I Lamplighter through donation number nine (9).
Lucente Lamplighter (Level II)
The Lucente Lamplighter is named after Josie Lucente, who served 20 years as the Altrusa International Foundation’s Executive Director. An individual who is honored, or makes, a total of ten $500 USD contributions receives the unique Lucente pin and remains a Level II Lucente Lamplighter through donation number twenty-five (25).
Hofmeister Lamplighter (Level III)
The Hofmeister Lamplighter is named after Martha Hardwick Hofmeister for her longstanding service as Legal Advisor to the Altrusa International Foundation, Inc.
An individual who is honored, or makes, a total of twenty-six (26) $500 USD contributions receives the unique Hofmeister pendant and remains a Level III Hofmeister Lamplighter through donation number forty-nine (49).
Albin Lamplighter (Level IV)
The Albin Lamplighter was established in 2023 and is named after Margaret Chapin Albin for her longstanding membership with Altrusa International and for her bequest that benefitted the Altrusa International Endowment.
An individual who is honored, or makes, a total of fifty (50) $500 USD contributions receives the Albin pin and remains a Level IV Albin Lamplighter through donation number seventy-four (74).
Club and District Lamplighter Patch
Altrusa Clubs and Districts who make a first-time $500 USD contribution receive the Lamplighter Patch. Each subsequent $500 USD contribution receives a year pin.
Lamplighter Program
Lamplighter (Level I)
Designed to be the legacy for the future, Lamplighters are Altrusans, Altrusa Clubs, and Altrusa Districts who’ve contributed $500 USD or more to the Foundation in a twelve month period (fiscal year June 1-May 31). Traditionally, Lamplighters have been recognized with gold icons (pins and pendants) to signify their level of subsequent $500 contribution to the Foundation all under the same program with their own distinct recognition icons: Lamplighter, Lucente and Hofmeister. At the 2023 International Convention, the International Foundation revealed its newest icon, the Albin pin, and its two new recipients who had filled their Hofmeister pins.
There are now five Lamplighter levels within the Lamplighter recognition program: Lamplighter, Lucente Lamplighter, Hofmeister Lamplighter, Albin Lamplighter, and a TBA Lamplighter (coming soon).
Altrusans who donate $500 USD either at one-time or cumulatively during the fiscal year will receive an additional stone to the Lamplighter icon at their corresponding Lamplighter program level. As Lamplighters meet the maximum donation for their level, they will receive either a new icon or icon enhancement. There is no longer a need to earmark donations made to the Foundation for the Lamplighter program. The Foundation will count all donations totaling $500 towards an Altrusan’s Lamplighter progress.
An individual who is honored, or makes, a $500 USD contribution receives the Lamplighter pin and remains a Level I Lamplighter through donation number nine (9).
Lucente Lamplighter (Level II)
The Lucente Lamplighter is named after Josie Lucente, who served 20 years as the Altrusa International Foundation’s Executive Director. An individual who is honored, or makes, a total of ten $500 USD contributions receives the unique Lucente pin and remains a Level II Lucente Lamplighter through donation number twenty-five (25).
Hofmeister Lamplighter (Level III)
The Hofmeister Lamplighter is named after Martha Hardwick Hofmeister for her longstanding service as Legal Advisor to the Altrusa International Foundation, Inc.
An individual who is honored, or makes, a total of twenty-six (26) $500 USD contributions receives the unique Hofmeister pendant and remains a Level III Hofmeister Lamplighter through donation number forty-nine (49).
Albin Lamplighter (Level IV)
The Albin Lamplighter was established in 2023 and is named after Margaret Chapin Albin for her longstanding membership with Altrusa International and for her bequest that benefitted the Altrusa International Endowment.
An individual who is honored, or makes, a total of fifty (50) $500 USD contributions receives the Albin pin and remains a Level IV Albin Lamplighter through donation number seventy-four (74).
Club and District Lamplighter Patch
Altrusa Clubs and Districts who make a first-time $500 USD contribution receive the Lamplighter Patch. Each subsequent $500 USD contribution receives a year pin.