January 2013 - Civitan International

VOL. 92, No. 1
ISSN 0914-5785
Graphic Artist
Tonya Duckett
Civitan Passion Speaks with Action
PR and Communications Director
Luke Anthony
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing holiday season. As we journey into 2013, let’s renew our passion and purpose in Civitan and commit to putting it into
action by sharing our vision with others. We have so much to be proud of. This issue showcases our Super Recruiters for 2011-2012, who have certainly put their passion into action
by sharing the Civitan mission with many others. This issue also recognizes our clergy and
the newest researchers at the Civitan International Research Center. We are so fortunate to
be able to celebrate these individuals who are changing lives every day through their actions.
Joe G. Parker
2012-13
International
President
Communications Assistant
Becky Seitel
Contributing Writers
W. John Rynearson, CAE
Mary Luck
Louis Stephens
In the last issue of Civitan Magazine, I covered the first two of the ten Rules for the ride of
your life from Jon Gordon’s The Energy Bus (you are the driver of your bus; desire, vision, and
focus move your bus in the right direction). This month I want to cover the next two rules.
International Officers
President: Joe G. Parker, Durham, North
Carolina; President-Elect: Robert A. “Bob”
Robinson, Perth, Ontario; Immediate
Past President: William D. “Bill” Buscher,
Topeka, Kansas; International Directors:
Kearney “Dee” Hutsler, Birmingham,
AL; Faye E. Evans, Fayetteville, GA;
Duane Capps, Greensboro, NC; Jo Ann
O’Toole, Waynesboro, PA; Val Marchant,
St. Mary’s, Ontario; Dr. Bruce Myers,
Clarksville, TN; Patricia “Patsy” Perkal,
Albuquerque, NM; Teresa Wakeman,
Pocatello, ID; John Kjørkleiv, Vanse,
Norway; Asian Coordinator: Jung Soon
Shin, M.D., Seoul, South Korea; Junior
Civitan International President: Ashley
Witcher, Tupelo, Mississippi; Executive
Vice President: W. John Rynearson, CAE,
Birmingham, Alabama
The third rule is, “Fuel your Ride with Positive Energy.” This is such an important rule because to move our bus forward, we need the positive energy to help us deal with negative
situations and obstacles that can knock us off course. There will always be roadblocks and
people who don’t share our vision. But positive people create positive results! Gordon shares
this formula; E+P=O, with E being the events in our life, the P stands for perception, and
the O stands for Outcome. Although we can’t control life’s events, how we perceive them
determines the outcome. If we stay positive, the outcome will always be better. We must
fuel up daily with positive thoughts, cultivate positive feelings, and take positive actions.
One way to change our negative thoughts into positive ones is by thinking of all the things
we have to be grateful for. Every night before you go to bed think of something great that
happened or something you can be proud of. Showing gratitude and thinking about your
successes can change your brain chemistry! Just being aware of the negativity and changing
it positive energy will give us fuel for our ride!
Rule number four says, “Invite People on your Bus and Share Your Vision for the Road Ahead.”
This is what we have to do if we want to grow Civitan. The worst people can say is no, but if
you don’t ask, they won’t get on board. So many people have not heard about Civitan. Let’s
begin the New Year by inviting everyone we meet to get on our bus. The Super Recruiters
featured in this issue invited people onto their bus! Share how Civitan can help your community and get others involved in your club projects. Show your passion for Civitan!
Civitan Magazine, like the organization it represents, is dedicated to service. The magazine
will, at all times, emphasize the high ideals
and purposes of the organization, disseminate
ideas for greater service, and carry authorized
announcements and notices regarding the
activities of the organization. The magazine
is an official Civitan International publication. Civitan International does not endorse
or imply endorsement of any product and/or
company by selling advertising space in this
publication. Editorial opinions expressed in
this magazine are those of the authors and do
not necessarily reflect the opinions of Civitan
International, its officers, or staff.
Have you started making your plans for the International Convention being held in Denver,
Colorado July 3-6, 2013? Convention information is posted at www.civitan.org/convention.
See the preliminary information about this wonderful event. The annual Golf Benefit for the
Civitan International Research Center will be at the Arrowhead Golf Club in Littleton, Colorado. Registration is now open. However you plan to travel, I hope your energy bus takes
you to the Mile High City in July.
Civitan Passion Speaks with Action
Joe G. Parker
2012-13 International President
On the Cover
Frosty the Snowman and Nora Gillman, one
of many children in attendance at the Union
Civitan Club's Christmas at the Mansion event.
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Mission Statement
The mission of Civitan worldwide is to build
good citizenship by providing a volunteer
organization of clubs dedicated to serving
individual and community needs with an
emphasis on helping people with developmental disabilities.
Civitan Countries
United States
1917
Canada
1925
Norway
1969
Germany Sweden South Korea Japan Bangladesh Denmark Hungary
1970
1970
1974
1975
1990
1991
1991
Jordan
1992
India
1992
Russia
1992
Ukraine Romania Nepal
1992
1992
1993
Estonia
1993
Slovakia
1994
Sierra
Leone
1994
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INSIDE
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IN EVERY ISSUE
FEATURES
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Resarch Report
6
Club Showcase 11
2012-2013 Emerging Scholars
9
Super Recruiters for 2011-2012
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Civitans Around the World
Spread the Christmas Spirit
4
Clergy Appreciation Week
Nigeria
1997
Ghana
1997
The Story of the Four Chaplains
Pakistan Philippines Netherlands Thailand
1999
2001
2002
2007
Liberia Cote d’Ivoire Taiwan
2008
2008
2008
United
Kingdom
2008
Senegal Cameroon Mexico
2009
2010
2010
China
2011
Kenya
2011
Tanzania
2011
Egypt
2012
Italy
2012
Haiti
2012
Clergy Appreciation Week:
The Saga of the Four Chaplains
E
very year, Civitans around the world celebrate Clergy Appreciation
Week during the week of February 3rd, and reflect on the sacrifice of
four Army chaplains during World War II. These four men of different
faiths (one Catholic, one Jewish, and two Protestant) worked together in
an hour of need, and made the ultimate sacrifice for. Civitans honor them
during Clergy Appreciation Week by recognizing the service work of their
own local clergy.
The following was written by Victor M. Parachin, an ordained minister and
counselor, in cooperation with the Chapel of Four Chaplains and the Four
Chaplains Memorial Foundation. To find out more about the Four Chaplains
Memorial Foundation, visit www.fourchaplains.org.
The saga of the Four Chaplains
It was the evening of Feb. 2, 1943, and the U.S.A.T. Dorchester was crowded
to capacity, carrying 902 service men, merchant seamen and civilian workers. Once a luxury coastal liner, the 5,649-ton vessel had been converted
into an Army transport ship. The Dorchester, one of three ships in the SG19 convoy, was moving steadily across the icy waters from Newfoundland
toward an American base in Greenland. SG-19 was escorted by Coast Guard
Cutters Tampa, Escanaba and Comanche.
Hans J. Danielsen, the ship’s captain, was concerned and cautious. Earlier
the Tampa had detected a submarine with its sonar. Danielsen knew he was
in dangerous waters even before he got the alarming information. German
U-boats were constantly prowling these vital sea lanes, and several ships
had already been blasted and sunk.
The Dorchester was now only 150 miles from its destination, but the captain
ordered the men to sleep in their clothing and keep life jackets on. Many
soldiers sleeping deep in the ship’s hold disregarded the order because of the
engine’s heat. Others ignored it because the life jackets were uncomfortable.
On February 3, at 12:55 a.m., a periscope broke the chilly Atlantic waters.
Through the cross hairs, an officer aboard the German submarine U-223
spotted the Dorchester. The U-223 approached the convoy on the surface,
and after identifying and targeting the ship, he gave orders to fire the torpedoes. A fan of three was fired. The one that hit was decisive – and deadly
– striking the starboard side, amidships, far below the water line.
Lt. C.V. Poling
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Lt. A.D. Goode
Danielsen, alerted that the Dorchester was taking water rapidly and sinking,
gave the order to abandon ship. In less than 20 minutes the Dorchester
would slip beneath the Atlantic’s icy waters. Tragically, the hit had knocked
out power and radio contact with the three escort ships. The CGC Comanche, however, saw the flash of the explosion. It responded and then rescued
97 survivors. The CGC Escanaba circled the Dorchester, rescuing an additional 132 survivors. The third cutter, CGC Tampa, continued on, escorting
the remaining two ships.
Aboard the Dorchester, panic and chaos had set in. The blast had killed
scores of men, and many more were seriously wounded. Others, stunned by
the explosion were groping in the darkness. Those sleeping without clothing
rushed topside where they were confronted first by a blast of icy Arctic air
and then by the knowledge that death awaited.
Men jumped from the ship into lifeboats, over-crowding them to the point of
capsizing, according to eyewitnesses. Other rafts, tossed into the Atlantic,
drifted away before soldiers could get in them. Through the pandemonium,
according to those present, four Army chaplains brought hope in despair
and light in darkness. Those chaplains were Lt. George L. Fox, Methodist; Lt.
Alexander D. Goode, Jewish; Lt. John P. Washington, Roman Catholic; and
Lt. Clark V. Poling, Dutch Reformed.
Quickly and quietly, the four chaplains spread out among the soldiers. There
they tried to calm the frightened, tend the wounded and guide the disoriented toward safety. “Witnesses of that terrible night remember hearing
the four men offer prayers for the dying and encouragement for those who
would live,” says Wyatt R. Fox, son of Reverend Fox.
One witness, Private William B. Bednar, found himself floating in oilsmeared water surrounded by dead bodies and debris. “I could hear men
crying, pleading, praying,” Bednar recalls. “I could also hear the chaplains
preaching courage. Their voices were the only thing that kept me going.”
Another sailor, Petty Officer John J. Mahoney, tried to reenter his cabin but
Rabbi Goode stopped him. Mahoney, concerned about the cold Arctic air,
explained he had forgotten his gloves. “Never mind,” Goode responded. “I
have two pairs.” The rabbi then gave the petty officer his own gloves. In
retrospect, Mahoney realized that Rabbi Goode was not conveniently carrying two pairs of gloves, and that the rabbi had decided not to leave the
Lt. G.L. Fox
Lt. J.P. Washington
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Dorchester. By this time, most of the men were topside, and the chaplains opened a storage locker and began distributing life jackets. It was
then that Engineer Grady Clark witnessed an astonishing sight.
When there were no more lifejackets in the storage room, the chaplains
removed theirs and gave them to four frightened young men. “It was the
finest thing I have seen or hope to see this side of heaven,” said John
Ladd, another survivor who saw the chaplains’ selfless act.
Ladd’s response is understandable. The altruistic action of the four chaplains constitutes one of the purest spiritual and ethical acts a person can
make. When giving their life jackets, Rabbi Goode did not call out for a Jew;
Father Washington did not call out for a Catholic; nor did the Reverends
Fox and Poling call out for a Protestant. They simply gave their life jackets
to the next man in line.
As the ship went down, survivors in nearby rafts could see the four chaplains--arms linked and braced against the slanting deck. Their voices could
also be heard offering prayers.
Of the 902 men aboard the U.S.A.T. Dorchester, 672 died, leaving 230 survivors. When the news reached American shores, the nation was stunned
by the magnitude of the tragedy and heroic conduct of the four chaplains.
“Valor is a gift,” Carl Sandburg once said. “Those having it never know for
sure whether they have it until the test comes.” That night Reverend Fox,
Rabbi Goode, Reverend Poling and Father Washington passed life’s ultimate
test. In doing so, they became an enduring example of extraordinary faith,
courage and selflessness.
- Victor Parachin
Tips for a Successful
Clergy Appreciation Event
So how can your club recognize your local clergy?
• First of all, plan ahead! Clergy Appreciation Week is typically held the week of February 3 – in 2013, that is February 3-9. Invite your local clergy well in advance, and publicize it to your fellow Civitans and local news media.
• Clergy are traditionally honored at a club meeting in the
form of a special banquet or similar event. A recognition
dinner or lunch is a perfect way to let them know they
are appreciated. In the spirit of the Four Chaplains, clubs
are encouraged to invite clergy from different faiths represented in your community.
Since 1960, Civitans have taken the week of February 3 to recognize
local clergy for their service to the community. Started by the Albuquerque Breakfast Club, this tradition is grounded in the memory of
the Four Chaplains who made the ultimate sacrifice on the Dorchester.
• The Civitan Supply House has placemats, programs and
more to order for Clergy Appreciation Week. You can present a plaque of recognition or other small gift as a token of
your appreciation.
Their work away from the pulpit often goes unnoticed, but clergy make
daily sacrifices for their communities. Clergy members spend untold
hours each week counseling parishioners, performing community
outreach, preparing sermons, organizing church activities and special
events, and managing the day to day operations of a church. Most
clergy in the United states work between 45 and 65 hours per week.
Some work as many as 75 hours per week. Many are “on call” day or
night, while those who serve at hospitals, military bases, and other
institutions have secondary duties, as well.
• Clubs are encouraged to find an outstanding layperson to
speak in honor of the clergy. As the guests of honor, clergy
should not be asked to honor themselves. If any wish to
speak a few words of gratitude, that is certainly appropriate. Many clubs ask a veteran club member or local official
to speak about the Four Chaplains, and tell the story of the
sacrifice that began this tradition.
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the sinking of the USAT
Dorchester. We salute the local clergy serving communities around
the world and thank them for their continued service.
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2012—2013 Civitan Emerging Scholars
Each year, the UAB Civitan International Research Center (CIRC) presents the Emerging
Scholar and McNulty Civitan Scientist awards to current and incoming CIRC researchers.
These awards take the form of research grants, to be used by each scientist in furthering
their research into developmental disabilities and other cognitive disorders. This past
November, the following awards were presented.
left to right: Elena Adlaf;
Adam Funk, Ph.D.;
Meredith Reid; Vishnu
Cuddapah, Ph.D.
Civitan Emerging Scholar Awards
Each Emerging Scholar will receive a $25,000 award provided through support from
Civitan International. This program is now in its eighth year of supporting advanced
graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in their research to address the causes and
treatments of developmental disabilities.
Vishnu Cuddapah, Ph.D.: Postdoctoral Fellow, UAB Dept. of Cell, Developmental and Integrative Biology
Dr. Cuddapah will be researching the genetic foundations of Rett syndrome. He will be focusing on the MeCP2 gene,
which is mutated in patients with Rett Syndrome. He will also examine the role of astrocyte dysfunction (which
prevents neurons from communicating properly) as a possible cause of seizures in Rett syndrome patients.
Adam Funk, Ph.D.: Postdoctoral Fellow, UAB Dept. of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Dr. Funk will be studying ways to promote brain repair in demyelinating diseases such as multiple sclerosis, in which
signaling between nerve fibers is impaired. His primary focus will be a signaling mechanism between nerve fibers and
the oligodendrocytes that support and insulate them.
Meredith Reid: Graduate Student, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology
Meredith will be using magnetic resonance spectroscopy to better understand the cognitive symptoms of
schizophrenia. She will characterize the connections between specific neurological disconnections and cognitive
symptoms exhibited by patients with schizophrenia.
Elena Adlaf: Graduate Student, UAB Dept. of Neurobiology
Elena will study the process of apoptosis, or programmed cell death, and how blocking this process can benefit the
dentate gyrus, a region of the brain dedicated to creating new memories, spatial navigation, and attention.
McNulty Civitan Scientist Award 2012 – 2013
The McNulty Civitan Scientist Award was established in 2004, in honor of Civitan Tommy McNulty. Tommy, along with
his parents Tom and Doris, was a driving force behind Civitan’s focus on developmental disabilities, which led to the
formation of the Civitan International Research Center. Each year, the McNulty Civitan Scientist Award is presented to
a researcher with a focus on neurological disabilities, in the form of a $50,000 research grant.
Erik Roberson, M.D., Ph.D., is the 2013-2013 recipient of the McNulty Civitan Scientist Award. Dr. Roberson is an
associate professor in the UAB Department of Neurology. Originally from Iowa, Dr. Roberson received his A.B. with
highest honors from Princeton University in 1990. He earned an M.D. and Ph.D in neuroscience at Baylor College of
Medicine before moving to the University of California San Francisco for neurology residency.
Eric Roberson, M.D. (left);
with Joe O'Toole, President,
Foundation for Children
with Intellectual and
Developmental Disabilities,
Chesapeake District
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Dr. Roberson is a physician-scientist interested in neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer’s disease and
frontotemporal dementia (FTD; degeneration of the frontal lobe of the brain). He manages a laboratory devoted to
understanding these diseases’ neurobiology and helping develop more effective treatments. His lab will use modern
neuroscience approaches to study models of these conditions and unravel their underlying cellular and molecular
mechanisms.
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2012—2013 Civitan Distinguished Scientist Awards
The Civitan Distinguished Scientist Awards were established this year, to recognize outstanding
research, leadership, and service in furthering the study and treatment of Intellectual
Developmental Disabilities by UAB senior faculty. The awards were presented to Alan Percy, M.D.,
Dr. Alan Percy is the Medical Director of the Civitan International Research Center. In 1983, Dr.
Percy was one of the first physicians to recognize Rett syndrome in the United States. Since that
time, he has actively pursued clinical and laboratory studies on this unique neurodevelopmental
disorder, establishing Rett centers at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Alabama
at Birmingham (UAB). He is also the principal investigator of the Angelman, Rett, and PraderWilli Syndrome Rare Disease Clinical Research Consortium at UAB. Dr. Percy takes monthly trips
across the United States to meet with Rett patients unable to visit clinics in their own areas.
Dr. Percy is currently serving as the Scientific Director of the International Rett Syndrome
Association (IRSA). He has also been an integral member of the organizing committee for the
annual IRSA meetings since 1986. Dr. Percy has been Chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee
of the International Rett Syndrome Association and Chair of the Tissue Committee for Rett
Syndrome, Harvard Tissue Resource Center since 1987. Coincident with his IRSA leadership
roles, he has appeared before Congress with Julia Roberts to advocate increased funding for
research funding into rare neurodevelopmental disorders.
Dr. Alan Percy
Lori McMahon, Ph.D., is a professor in Cellular Developmental and Integrative Biology and
the Director of the Comprehensive Neurosciences Center. She received her Ph.D. from St Louis
University, followed by postdoctoral training at Duke, and was recruited to UAB in 1998. Her
laboratory studies mechanisms of learning and memory and has done groundbreaking research
on the effect of estrogen on the learning circuits of the brain. For the past eight years as Director
of the Neuroscience Graduate Program, she has devoted countless hours working with over 50
students toward careers in neuroscience.
As the current Director of the UAB Comprehensive Neuroscience Center, she is bringing scientists
from all areas of neuroscience together to better our understanding of the human brain.
Lori McMahon (left); with CIRC Director
Dr. Harold Sontheimer
Supply House Materials for Clergy Appreciation Week
The Civitan Supply house has several items to help you plan for Clergy Appreciation Week, including certificates of appreciation, place cards, and bulletin
inserts with information on this annual event. Clubs can also order special gifts for visiting clergy from the Supply House, such as the new Civitan Challenge
Coin ($12.00). One face of the challenge coin depicts one hand clasping another in assistance, along with the second line of the Civitan creed – a fitting
tribute for this occasion.
Does your club have a special function
planned to recognize the clergy in your
community? Wonderful! Send photos of the
event to Civitan Magazine, your club could
be featured in the next issue of Club Showcase! Contact information and submisR516
sion guidelines are on page 15.
G610
To order, visit the Civitan Supply House at
www.civitan.org/supplies, or call 1-800-CIVITAN
and ask for the Supply House. To find out more about
the story of the four chaplains, visit www.
fourchaplains.org.
H635
G611
N717
B36
H634
G612
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Item No. Description...................................... Price.
H635 Clergy Week Bulletin Inserts.......... $4.50
(pkg. of 100)
N717 Clergy Appreciation Certificate....... $1.75
(8.5 x 11 inches)
H634 Program Cover Folders................. $10.00
(pkg. of 100)
B36 Name Tags..................................... $6.00
(pkg. of 50)
G612 Place Cards.................................... $6.00
(pkg. of 50)
G610 Guest Luncheon Cards................... $7.00
(pkg. of 100)
G611 Member Luncheon Cards............... $8.00
(pkg. of 100)
R516 Golden Ruler.................................. $9.50
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Civitan’s
Distinguished Sponsorship Team
Sponsored a minimum of 150 members
Brian Connelly
North Central District
Ann Arbor Michigan
Norman Heard
Magnolia District
Lafayette, Louisiana
Hertisene Crenshaw
Alabama Central District
Tuskegee , Alabama
Dr. Harold R. Lannom
Florida District
Hialeah, Florida
Syd Fishman
Florida District
Naples, Florida
Patricia J. Koepsel
Chesapeake District
McClean, VA
Ken Fournier
Canadian District East
Perth, ON
Georgia Monnerat
Georgia District
Austell, Georgia
Jo Fraser
Georgia District
Milledgeville, Georgia
Charles R. Mullinnix
Mississippi North District,
Tupelo, Mississippi
Adrian Edge
Mississippi North District
Booneville, Mississippi
LeRoy C. Parks
Valley District
Clarksville, Tennessee
Sherry Garrett
Mississippi North District
Nettleton, Mississippi
Tammy Pearson
Dr. Bobbie L. Walden
Appalachian District
Alabama District North
Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
Gadsden, Alabama
Member Sponsorship Team
Sponsored a minimum of 4 members in 2011-12 or sponsored 50 or more members total!
Districts with Most MST's in 2011-12
Heartland District – 15 MST’s
Georgia District – 14 MST’s
Alabama Central/
Magnolia Districts – 7 MST’s
ALABAMA CENTRAL
Dick Berliner, Greater Titusville
Gail Blankenship, Calera
Michael L. Brown, Birmingham*
Mollie Brown, Calera
Susan Campbell, Research*
Jack W. Chandler, Associate Member*
Walt Davis, Tuscaloosa*
Pauline Ellison, Calera
K. Dee Hutsler, ACTION*
Robert Raiford, ACTION**
David Rigdon, Brent*
Merrily Serota, ACTION
Louis M. Stephens, ACTION*
Charles U Totty III, Tallassee
Jim Yerkey, Alexander City*
Mary Young, The Bama’s ACTION
ALABAMA NORTH
Barney Brown, Boaz*
Ray Cahoon, Associate Member*
John W. Gant, Pisgah*
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Ed Higdon, Priceville*
Burt Jones, Arley
Cameron Kay, Tuscumbia
Grady Liles, Florence*
Shirley Sudduth, Addison*
Bob W. Walden, Gadsden*
Ruth Walker, Community of Boaz*
Joann Walls, Hanceville*
ALABAMA-WEST FLORIDA
Randall H. Eckhoff, Cottage Hill**
Joyce Farish, Dothan
Jerry L. Goodson, Sr., Boll Weevil*
Paul Hill, Associate Member*
Penny Nichols, Millbrook
Troy Richards, Boll Weevil
Vanessa Rohan, Greater Wetumpka
Jimmy Sutherland, Millbrook
Jim E. Smith, Pensacola*
APPALACHIAN
W. E. Bill Draper, Gate City*
W. E. Bill Draper, Gate City*
Dan Farley, Associate Member*
Judy Fleming, Associate Member *
Genny B. Kidd, Maryville-Alcoa*
Sheila Idol, Nocatula*
David Ledford, Rockwood
Kendyl Massey, Volunteer ACTION*
Michael McClellan, Oak Hill
Caroline E. Moody, Double L*
Leonard Travis, Winchester*
Billie White, Decatur
CALIFORNIA
Larry Beaver, Live Oak Golf*
Amy S. Fogo, San Marcos*
Sandie R. Shapiro, Live Oak Golf*
CANADIAN EAST
Peter Guthrie, Almonte*
Carol Rubino, Perth
Bruce Skelhorn, Greater Petawawa*
CANADIAN WEST
C. Ed Davies, Kitchener-Waterloo*
CARDINAL
Edward Baum, Athens*
Fon H. Coffman, Pioneer Ladies*
Connie Grimes, Pioneer Ladies
Dewey W. Mann, Charleston**
Lon Mitchell, Maumee Valley*
Edward G. Preston, Jr, Mountaineer
William K. Rogers, Charleston*
CHESAPEAKE
John W. Cain, Rappahannock*
Ann Hallawell Krome, Associate
Member*
Morris Hudgins, Hopewell-Prince
George
Eugene Kinder, Martinsburg*
John Markey, Roanoke*
Cynthia McKoy, CFS Proud Hearts*
Audrey Miller, Glen Burnie
Fon Smith, Frederick*
CLUBS AT LARGE
Saint-Clair Destine, Marche-Canard/
Mirebalais
EUROPEAN CLUBS AT LARGE
Carmelo Cutuli, Roma Tevere
FLORIDA
Philip H. Baker, Gainesville, FL*
Robert Lee Dietz, Lake Eola*
Jayne Kiel Fishman, Naples
Polly Forestier, Treasure Coast*
Martha J. Mattie Fraser, Uptown *
Helen C. Galloway, Frontier Central*
Karen Johnston, Sunset South
Daytona
Nereyda B. Kircher, Neapolitan*
Ruthe M. Kurtz, Heart of
Florida*
Wynester Sherrer, Uptown
GEORGIA
Sylvia Arnold, Atlanta Skyline*
James Lamar Barrett, Associate
Member*
Jack Beecher, Duluth
Ron Blaylock, Dalton
Louise Crapps, Marietta
George H. Chandler, Winterville*
Cheryl Crouch, Duluth
Terry Crouch, Duluth*
Ralph Dorminey, Pelham
Faye E. Evans, Atlanta Skyline*
Dennise Grayson, Oconee
County
Mary Greenway-Karras, East
Cobb*
Michelle Hanchey, Johns Creek
Ginny Herring, Cook County
Nicole Jones, Atlanta Tech
E Clayton Knight, Cook County
Marcie Kreager, Cumming
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SUPER Recruiters
Civitan’s Member Sponsorship program recognizes Civitans who excel at recruiting new Civitans. Any Civitan distinguished in this way receives a Member Sponsorship Team pin. There are two ways a member can earn this honor:
Civitan members recognized on the Distinguished Sponsorship Team (DST) have
sponsored a minimum of 150 members. DST is a very prestigious symbol to appear
after a Civitan’s name. Currently there are 15 members who are on the DST honor roll.
•By sponsoring four or more members in the previous fiscal year.
The initials MST or DST appear after a member’s name on Civitan International recognition, lists, etc. Each Civitan who sponsors four or more members receives an MST
pin stamped with the year he or she qualifies. Over 115 members earned this pin last
fiscal year. Each lifetime MST member earns an MST pin showing the recruitment level
he or she earned. Each person qualified as a DST receives a DST pin. We want you to
be a part of our super recruiter team by sponsoring people into Civitan. Set a goal to
sponsor one member per quarter this year. Then, the next time you see the initials
MST appear after someone’s name, it will be yours. Share your volu
•By sponsoring 50 or more members total – Civitans who achieve this goal are
given life-member status as a MST.
If you earn MST by sponsoring four or more members during the fiscal year,
you maintain that status for the following fiscal year. To remain on the MST
Honor Roll he/she must sponsor four or more members during the current
fiscal year.
 Top Recruiters For 2011-2012
Recruited the most members between October 1, 2011 – September 30, 2012
Phil R. Ford
Civitan Club of Bedford
North Central (46)
Janice Witt
David Neilsen
Wyandotte County Civitan Club Tupelo Luncheon Civitan Club
Heartland District (31)
Mississippi North District (29)
Tammy Pearson
Saint-Clair Destine
Marche-Canard/Mirebalais Civitan Club Battlefield Civitan Club
Appalachian District (16)
Clubs at Large (16)
Linda Lane, Hawkinsville*
Jacob Massee, Savannah
Hazel Miller, Hawkinsville**
Priscilla Randall, Baldwin County
E.H. “Coots” Turner, Sandtown*
GREAT SOUTHWEST
Lonn Andrews, Cortez**
Noel D. Behne, Duke City*
Buzz Biernacki, Uptown
Jean Block, Albuquerque Women’s*
Dan Brown, City of Vision*
Tony Cook, City of Vision**
Dennis L. Good, Mesa Grande
Curtis R. Schuyler, Sandia*
Carol Kline-Watson, Rio Grande**
HEART OF THE WEST
Virginia Campbell McAffee, Idaho
Falls*
Mark Eisinger, Las Vegas**
Donald Hanak, Associate Member*
Jerry Harvey, Roadrunner*
Edward H. Jabs, Associate Member*
Glen Lattin, Bannock*
Carl Mangelsdorf, III, Roadrunner*
Joyce M. Ridge, Phoenix Bird*
Teresa Wakeman, Bannock*
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HEARTLAND
Brenda Beedles, Rose City
Rita Blackwood, Hot Springs*
Debbie Bruce-Juhlke, Heart of the
Rock**
Bill Buscher, Topeka
Cypress L. Cato, New Madrid
County
Harold L. Connell, Wichita*
Pinkie Dixon, Bootheel Ladies
John Hoefl, Hot Springs
Ann Hudson, Bryant*
L Marshall Ipsen, Chenal
Russell Ivey, Grand Prairie
Steve Jackson, Cabot
Bristy Minner, New Madrid County
Harry Buddy Matson, Little Rock*
Jessie Newson, Jr., New Madrid
County
Fred S. Norman, Little Rock*
Delba Parrish, Twin Lakes Mountain Home
Melanie Roberts, Tyler
Jennie Lee Stobaugh, White River
Valley
Danny Stobaugh, White River
Valley
Jo West Taylor Davis, Hot Springs
Janice Witt, Wyandotte County
Patricia Koepsel
Tysons Civitan Club
Chesapeake District (27)
Carmelo Cutuli
Roma Tevere Civitan Club
European Clubs at Large (15)
MAGNOLIA
Peggy Gore, Leesville
Barbara Holyfield, Meridian First
Ladies
Ethel D. Smith, Biloxi - Edgewater
Jewel Stewart, Biloxi - Edgewater
Vonnette Stone, Laurel-Jones
County
Keith Wilson, North Bay
MISSISSIPPI NORTH
Demetria Donelson, Fair Park
Jeffery Edge, Booneville*
Peggy Goode, West Point
David Neilsen, Tupelo Luncheon
Ralph Pound, Tupelo Breakfast*
Dillard Richardson, Tupelo Luncheon *
NORTH CAROLINA EAST
Dewey M. Corn, High Point*
Harriett Covington, Hawfields*
William A Crotts, Sumner
Michael B. Fleming, Greensboro*
Henry Martin, New Bern*
R. Barry Morgan, Sumner
Joe G. Parker, Durham*
Louise Pinkelton-Hofer, Gateway**
J.B. Price, Goldsboro*
Edison E. Temple, Four Oaks*
Leigh A. Wilkinson, Tryon
Demetria Donelson
Fair Park Civitan Club
Mississippi North District (24)
Donald F. Parker
Race City Civitan Club
North Carolina District West (15)
NORTH CAROLINA WEST
Charles W. Anderson, Monroe
Anita Davis, Valley River
Curtis C. Farlow, New Market*
Frank Goodnight, Salisbury*
J. Albert Hiatt, Statesville Evening*
George Jordan, Cooleemee*
Jerry L. Laney, Monroe* *
Jerry McGee, Monroe*
C. Wayne Mullis, Salisbury**
Donald F. Parker, Race City
Lena Reinsvold, Mocksville*
Kim Sheeks, Rockwell
William R. “Bob” Snyder, Forsyth**
John J. Stilwell, III, Mount Gilead
Daniel J. Theron, Hendersonville
Alfred Thomas, New Market*
NORTH CENTRAL
Chuck Blasgen, Merrillville*
Duane Chattin, Vincennes
Richard L. Davis, Bay City
Marlene Dean-Doran, Westland*
Ron Falkner, Westland*
Phil R. Ford, Bedford
Carroll Hamner, Vincennes**
Stacy Lee, Vincennes
George E. Somers, Lenawee
County*
SOUTH CAROLINA
Richard L. Crain, Sr., Greenville*
Charles Harvell, Associate
Member*
James W. McIlrath, Myrtle
Beach
Benjamin D. Moore, Associate
Member*
Jane G. Warner, Sunrise*
VALLEY
Jay Albertia, Clarksville*
Leslie Ann Benmark, Joelton
L. Dossett Foster, Cordova*
Dean L. Hageman, Hendersonville
Robert N. Hood, Owensboro
Daniel G. Jackson, Green Hills
Russell Maher, Jr, Dyersburg
Michael D. Pugh, Sr, Murfreesboro Road
J. Dwight Ragsdale, Dickson**
Steve Teasley, Owensboro
* Sponsored more than 50 members
** Sponsored more than 100 members
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— The Mile High City
Denver has one of the most compact, walkable downtowns in the United States. You
can also ride the free shuttle bus on the 16th
Street Mall – everything downtown is within
easy reach! For more information about the
Mile High City, go to www.visitdenver.org or
download the mobile applications for iPhone
(available on the iTunes store) or Android
(available on the Android Market).
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Top 10 Things To Do
1. Colorado State Capitol: Stand exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (one mile high!) on
the west capitol steps, then climb to the rotunda for a gorgeous panorama of snowcapped peaks. www.state.co.us
2. Denver Art Museum: The art museum consists of two buildings – one a fortress-like structure, the other a towering, angular building that resembles a titanium crystal. Inside, find the world's greatest collection of Native American art and
68,000 other art objects, including European masterpieces and Old West classics.
www.denverartmuseum.org
3. U.S. Mint: Learn how to REALLY make money! The U.S. Mint produces 50 million
coins a day, each one stamped with a little “D” for Denver. www.usmint.gov
Denver:
4. 16th Street Mall: Lined with 200 trees, and 50,000 flowers, this festive, mile-long
pedestrian promenade has 28 outdoor cafes and offers some of Denver's best sightseeing. Hop on one of the many buses! They're free and stop on every corner.
5. Larimer Square: This trendy block of Victorian buildings is home to chic shopping,
dance clubs, a comedy club, outdoor cafes and several of Denver's most highly-rated
restaurants. HYPERLINK "http://www.larimersquare.com" www.larimersquare.com
6. LoDo Historic District: Denver's historic district is filled with turn-of-the-century
warehouses, which have been refurbished to house 90 brewpubs, sports bars, restaurants, and rooftop cafes. www.lodo.org
7. Confluence Park: Denver was founded at this location as a gold mining camp in
1858. Today, the river park is the heart of Denver's 850-mile bike trail network and is
surrounded by beautiful attractions. www.greenwayfoundation.org
8. Elitch Gardens Amusement Park: Elitch Gardens offers affordable family fun and entertainment with two parks in one: a family-oriented theme park with thrilling roller
coasters for all ages; and the Island Kingdom Water Park, a refreshing aquatic wonderland. www.elitchgardens.com
9. Denver Performing Arts Complex: This four block, 12-acre site hosts Broadway
blockbusters, Tony Award-winning theatre, ballet, opera, and symphony performances. www.denvercenter.org
10. Museum of Contemporary Art Denver: One of the Mile High City’s newest museums, the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver is housed in a sleek, eco-friendly
building. With five galleries that showcase cutting-edge pieces by some of the world’s
most creative minds, each visit to the Museum is guaranteed to be an eye-opening
experience. www.mcadenver.org
…and that’s just getting started! There are so many wonderful things to do in Denver,
we know the 2013 convention will be the trip of a lifetime.
For more information about the 2013 Civitan International Convention, or to register, just visit www.Civitan.org/convention.
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We can’t wait to see you in the Mile High City!
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A Christmas Package from Home
Pell City, AL—The Pell City Civitan Club helped make Christmas brighter for a very special group of people who
are away from home during the holidays: the U.S. Armed Forces serving in Afghanistan.
The club participated in a statewide program to help boost the morale of troops overseas with care boxes created
especially for them. The boxes contained personal items such as snacks, cookies, books, and other items from
home that they miss. The packages were then sent to the units’ chaplains for distribution.
Carolyn Carroll, secretary for the club, said the 21 members of the club filled 85 boxes for the troops. Various
local businesses donated money and gifts for the boxes.
“It’s an honor to support our active military men and women,” said Charlotte Arnold, club president. “We owe
them so much, and the boxes were just a simple way of saying, ‘We love you, miss you, and you are in our
thoughts and prayers.’”
A Christmas package from home. What better way for Pell City Civitans to say “Thank You” and “Merry Christmas” to those who protect and defend their country.
Christmas Anonymous
Ashland City Civitans and friends get in the holiday spirit for Christmas Anonymous. Left to right: Kristin Ohlunbender, Toni Krantz,
Kim Rottero, Jack Fisher, Jan Atkisson, Melanie Vuocolo, Teighlor Rottero, Faye Silva, and Delores Noland.
Ashland, TN—All Christmas Internet Radio plays Christmas music all year and likely is enjoyed by those who shop for Christmas presents all year.
Christmas shoppers like Sherry Drake, Ashland City Civitan Club treasurer, who shops throughout the year for toys for the club’s project Christmas
Anonymous. The project has a long tradition of serving local children by providing books, games, toys, clothes, and other items.
Kim Rottero, club president, said club members raised funds for the event through a yard sale, Belk charity sale, road side collection, coin and toy
collection boxes, and Angel trees at Walmart. The club also receives individual and business donations, and a Walmart grant.
“Families in need recently applied for assistance through Christmas Anonymous, and based on those applications, invitations to shop at the Toy
Store were sent out,” explained Kim. “We have helpers who help the shopper pick gifts for their child or children. There’s a large variety of gifts to
choose from, just as if they were shopping at a store. We also provide stocking stuffers, one game per family, and at least one book for each child.”
This year, Ashland City Civitans helped 264 families and 563 children at the Toy Store on December 8. Additional requests for assistance continued
until Christmas.
“As president of the club, I am very proud of the work that we do, and I appreciate the effort that everyone puts into this worthwhile endeavor,” said
Kim. “Our members have a lot of heart!”
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CLUB SHOWCASE
Operation
Christmas
Child
Cleveland, TN—MY EARS hear the cry
of children and the call throughout the
world for peace, guidance, progress,
and unity.
For the Cleveland Civitan Club, this
Cleveland Civitans (left to right): Lee Tate, Jim Edgemon, Jerry McGaha, Linda Wheeler, Lindsay
portion of the Civitan Creed becomes
Hathcock, Georgia Gann, and Estele Liermann with Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes.
even more alive at Christmas. For ten
years, the Appalachian District club has participated in Operation Christmas Child, a project that provides shoe boxes full of gifts to children in
impoverished countries. Club members provide the gift items, stuff the box, and pay transportation costs.
Veronica Fox, club president said, “This year we provided 65 boxes that contained items such as crayons, coloring books, toothbrushes, gloves,
and toys. We also included personal notes to let the children know that someone from very far away cares about them. And the project was a
very positive experience for my grandchildren, who helped me shop for gifts. It exposed them to philanthropy and allowed them to participate in
helping other children.”
Special projects chair Georgia Gann added, “We’ve seen videos of the children receiving the shoeboxes, and the smiles on their faces bring tears to
my eyes. Recently, we learned that a portion of last year’s boxes were delivered to Lima, Peru, where many children live in poverty. Every child was
amazed and so happy as they opened their box. For many of them, it’s the only Christmas gift they received.”
Christmas at the Mansion
Union, SC—A $60,000 challenge to the people of Union County is being
answered by the Union Civitan Club.
The Miracle League of Union County recently was awarded a $25,000
grant by the Timken Family Foundation to help finance the modification
of a baseball field at the Timken Sports Complex. The modification will
make the field a low-impact surface, which will allow individuals with
special needs to play baseball. The grant also came with a challenge to
the people of Union County: raise $60,000 for the league by August 13,
2013, and the foundation will provide a $60,000 match.
Since then, the league has taken up the challenge and raised $20,000,
a figure that the Union Civitan Club helped grow by hosting its second
annual “Christmas at the Mansion.”
“We had our first Christmas at the Mansion last year for the Miracle
League,” said Sherri Williams, club president. “Lynn Mornane, owner of
Nicholson Mansion, is a Civitan and offered us her home for the fundraiser. This year, we had the chance to help make dreams come true and
give individuals with special needs the chance to play baseball. Our main
goal is to help the community in any way we can, but our passion is
helping individuals with special needs,” added Sherri, whose stepson,
Justin, is a Miracle League player.
Amy Austin, Miracle League Executive President, is also a Civitan. “I got
involved with Civitan when my father, Bob Cato, was a member, and
I’ve been involved since then,” she said. “I was a member of the club
when my son with special needs was born so I know first-hand about
their commitment. There are so many dedicated, hard-working Civitan
members, and they always do whatever they can to help causes such as
this one.”
Frosty the Snowman melted the heart of Norah Gallman at Christmas at the Mansion.
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CiviSaurus
CiviSaurus, a funny-looking, lime green dinosaur, is well-known
in North Carolina. That’s because he’s featured in Making
Healthy Choices, a coloring book distributed to all of the state’s
public school kindergarten classes and some private school kindergartens.
Great Chili Challenge
Peachtree City, GA—The Line Creek Civitan Club and the Georgia District Civitan Foundation held its annual Great Chili Challenge in November, with more than 400 local residents participating, having a great
time, and supporting a good cause!
Mike Martin, president of the Line Creek club said, “It was truly a culinary extravaganza that featured competition in several different categories. Contestants ranged from professional and novice community businesses, civic clubs and organizations, to restaurants and other groups
and individuals. It was a great day of family fun and fellowship.”
The educational coloring book is the project of Civitan’s North
Carolina District West. “The goal is to encourage young children
to develop a healthy lifestyle by making correct choices about
drugs and alcohol,” said Stan Senft, president of the district’s
Village Clemmons Civitan Club. “CiviSaurus leads kindergarteners through topics such as exercise, food choices, medicine cabinet contents, tobacco, alcohol, and positive self image.”
During the 2012-2013 school year, over 118,000 coloring books
were shipped to a total of 179 locations. The district hosts a golf
tournament and a raffle each year to finance the project by raising $30,000 to produce the books.
“When we contact schools each year to verify the shipping address and book quantity, we get positive comments about the
project,” added Stan. “The ability to make healthy choices by our
young people through correct information is crucial.”
“Each visitor is given a spoon and a ballot, and I take my voting seriously,” said Michael Boylan, reporter for Fayetteville’s The Citizen. “Maybe
that’s why they eventually asked me to be a judge. I have enjoyed the
blind taste testing as much as, if not more than, wandering around and
trying some from each booth.”
Award categories included People’s Choice, Judge’s Choice (individual
or nonprofit organization contestants; business and commercial contestants), Best Youth Category, and Best Decorated Booth.
The proceeds of approximately $6,500 will support the Civitan International Research Center and local community charities, including the
Sams School, American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Special Olympics,
Special People of Fayette County, and others.
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Food for Kids
Cabot, AR—Signs of hunger are easily recognized by teachers. Children who did not eat the previous night, or over the weekend, are unable to pay
attention, disruptive to other students, and too distracted by persistent pangs of hunger to focus on doing well in school.
Steve Jackson, immediate past president of the Cabot Civitan Club, describes Cabot as a school-driven community, so it was only natural for the club
to get involved with Food for Kids at Westside Elementary. Food for Kids is operated by Arkansas Rice Depot and provides new backpacks and “kidfriendly” ready-to-eat food to participating schools. The food is distributed to students who display educational, physical, or emotional problems at
school due to hunger at home.
“The cost to sponsor one school for the
entire school year is $2,400,” said Steve.
“Our Civitan club donated $1,200, and
my employer donated the remaining half.
Westside provides food for 96 children
each week, and the need is growing. It’s
very rewarding to know that we’re making
a difference in the lives of children in our
community.
“Our participation in this project opened
the door to meet yet another need,” continued Steve. “During a recent delivery to
the school, the assistant principal mentioned a grandmother’s need for car seats
for her grandchildren. Later that day, I delivered the much-needed car seats to the
school. When the assistant principal saw
them, she cried tears of joy. So did I.”
Cabot Civitans (left to right) Steve Jackson (middle), Kelly Nolting, and Pat Graham deliver food for the club’s Food for Kids project.
Tour de Collierville
The Collierville Civitan Club recently held its ninth annual Tour de
Collierville, a fundraising bicycle ride for the whole family. Club President Tina Parmar initiated a special send-off to an estimated 150
riders who undertook rides of 28, 37, and 72 miles.
Support and gear rest stops manned by volunteers, including Cordova Civitan Club, assisted riders along the route. Ham radio operators provided support and rescue assistance, and a local cycle
shop provided free bike tune-ups before the ride.
The event highlighted Collierville's beautiful Greenbelt with a fivemile family ride that began and ended at W.C. Johnson Road Park.
Reserve Officer George Moore of the Collierville Police Department
celebrated his ninth year of leading the Family Fun Ride.
The Tour de Collierville has raised over $67,000 for special needs
in the Collierville community. Proceeds go to Special Olympics,
Collierville Parks and Recreation Camp Smile, Collierville Literacy
Council, and Page Robbins Adult Day Care Center, all of which
focus on local children and adults with developmental disabilities.
The continuous goal of this event has been to build healthy families
and strong communities by creating family events that give back
to the community. The event also provides a training exercise for
cyclists in the MidSouth.
Collierville Civitan President Tina Parmar (left) sends excited Family Fun riders on their way!
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A Call to Help
Needs a Title
Houston, TX—The Houston PLUS Civitans have teamed up
with local authorities to help them answer non-emergency
calls asking someone to check on a resident.
Civitans will be dispatched by Chickasaw County 911
when dispatchers receive a telephone call from someone
who is unable to get in touch with their relative and needs
someone to go by and check their house.
"We know law enforcement gets busy and sometimes can't
stop and go check on the elderly, disabled, or homebound,"
said Scott Murphree, Houston PLUS Civitan Club president. "Our club members have volunteered to handle those
calls."
Chickasaw County 911 Coordinator Patsy Gore said the
process will work like this. "We still want people to call
us and log in the call," she said. "If we don't have an officer available, and it appears to be a routine welfare check,
we will call someone with the Civitan club, and they will
send someone to check on the resident. They will call us
back and tell us what they found. If they make contact and
everything is fine, that's the end of it. They will call us if
they can't get anyone to answer the door, suspect trouble,
or need an ambulance."
“Club members were brainstorming about ways to help the
community,” said Scott. “This would be a service for the
elderly and would help law enforcement. We don't know
how big this might grow, and we'll have to work out the
details as we go."
Chickasaw County Chief Deputy James Myers said he likes
the idea and appreciates the Civitan Club's initiative. “The
Chickasaw County Sheriff's Department and every law enforcement agency I know welcomes the community's assistance in reporting crime and doing anything that helps
us help citizens," he said. "What the Civitan club is doing
for the elderly is a good community service. We welcome
their assistance."
Reprinted from the Chickasaw Journal
Written by Floyd Ingram
Perth, ON - The Civitan Club of Perth celebrated the Christmas Spirit early in 2012
with a Seniors’ Christmas Dinner on December 2nd. Senior citizens were invited
to enjoy a free turkey dinner and dessert at the local Civitan Hall. When the day of
the event arrived, nearly 300 local senior citizens attended. Entertainment was provided by Jim Moore and Friends, and Santa Claus himself even paid a visit. Everyone
had the opportunity to get a hug from jolly old St. Nick, and even have their picture
taken on his knee!
More than 50 Civitan volunteers donated
their time for this delightful event. Hans
and Brigitte Gretener organized the event
and orchestrated the volunteers. International President-Elect Bob Robinson managed cooking and led the kitchen team
while the rest set tables, served food, and
washed dishes. There were many heartfelt
compliments surrounding the meal and
event by the guests.
The Seniors’ Christmas Party is an annual event with the Civitan Club of Perth.
Thanks to them for organizing this event,
which has taken place each year for more
than 20 years.
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If you have moved recently or changed email addresses, you can update your information by contacting Beth Towns in
the Membership-Leadership Department via email, telephone, or mail at the address to the right. Many Civitans have a
spouse or partner who is also a member, but only wish to receive one issue of Civitan Magazine at a time. Beth Towns
can also help you remove any unwanted duplicate deliveries.
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Attention Civitan Golfers!
Registration for the 2013 Civitan International Golf Benefit is now open. This annual event is one of our most important fundraisers for the UAB Civitan
International Research Center’s research into developmental disabilities.
On July 3, Civitan golfers will play at the Arrowhead Golf Club, which has geologically been 300 million years in the making. Winding throughout the
astonishing red sandstone geological formations, this spectacular golf course offers a picture-worthy view at every hole. With thick, rough, and plentiful sand traps and water, the course consistently presents a challenging round without being unfair to the average player. Opened in 1974, Arrowhead
Golf Club is one of the top 10 most-photographed golf courses in the world and has
been voted the number one public golf course in the Denver area, as well as one of
America’s Top 75 Public Courses by Golf Digest. This Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed
course is truly the golf experience of a lifetime.
To participate, golfers must raise at least $1,500. This can come from individual donations, club contributions, or even business sponsorships. There are prizes for the top
fundraisers, the top sponsoring clubs, and even a coveted spot on the Civitan International Golf Benefit Trophy for the winning event.
“When I first saw the site of the golf course at Roxborough Park, I was overwhelmed by the magnificent gifts that nature has bestowed
on the property. The cathedral-like conglomerate of rocks jutting up from the rolling terrain at the foothills of the Rockies is a majestic
setting in which to establish a unique golf course.” – Robert Trent Jones Jr.
To play
•contact the Civitan Revenue Department, 1-800-CIVITAN, ext. 103 or 104
•email donate@civitan.org
•visit www.civitan.org/golfform.
To contribute
•contact any player fundraising for the benefit
•contact the Revenue Department via the information (include location at layout)
•visit www.civitan.org/golfdonation