Amity:  The woman is business and professional work needs friends whose interests differ from those which keep her busy throughout the working day.  Altrusa offers Amity.

Loyalty:  To such women, self-realization means, first of all, loyalty to one's own ideals.  Next, it means loyalty to one's friends, to all women, to one's work, and to one's country.  Altrusa stimulates Loyalty.

Talent:  Talent needs recognition.  No matter how great a person's ability may be, it never reaches its most effective level unless it is understood, encouraged and developed.  Altrusa encourages the expression of Talent.

Reciprocity:  Each woman needs not only contact which will aid her, but a chance to give corresponding benefit to others.  Altrusa give impetus to Reciprocity.

Unity:  When individuals form a unit which is so big in its aim that self is forgotten in the common purpose of the group, the next step in the evolution of womankind is accomplished.  Altrusa develops Unity.

Service:  Because of amity, loyalty, reciprocity, and unity, Altrusa develops Service.

Achievement:  Through such a plan of living and mutual stimulation, Altrusa brings Achievement.