Fall 2014 - Junior Civitan

INSIDER
JUNIOR CIVITAN
Leading, Serving, Connecting • Fall 2014
what’s
NEW
FALL 2014
Volume 49, No. 1
Editor:
Lauren Turriglio
Associate Editor:
Lauren Dover
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Junior Civitan Creed
I am a Junior Civitan:
An aware citizen of today,
The standing promise of tomorrow.
I seek to meet the needs of our world,
To be progressive in a world of change
With compassion and understanding for
The values and traditions of the past.
I value the security of knowing
That wherever I am
I will always be within reach
Of a fellow Civitan.
I dedicate myself
To society and to my fellow man
With a commitment
To make the world a better place.
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Graphic Artist:
Tonya Duckett
CIVITAN CENTER STAGE
High Fashion in Mississippi
PR and Communications Director:
Luke Anthony
International Officers:
President:
Preston Albertia
Clarksville, TN
palbertia@charter.net
2014 CONVENTION
Rock the World with Service!
Vice President:
Kali Wilson
Albuquerque, NM
kali.wilson2698@gmail.com
Directors:
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Caitlyn Delgado
Greensboro, NC
cait.delgado@gmail.com
RESEARCH REPORT
A New Chance for Treatment
Rachel Mann
Columbia, SC
rachelmann06@gmail.com
Jeffery Mathews
Alexander City, AL
jeff_mathews9@yahoo.com
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BEST IN SERVICE
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ACT NOW
2013-14 International
Award Winners
Scholarship Opportunities
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Junior Civitans to promote the objectives
and service programs of their clubs. It
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regarding the interests and activities
of the Junior Civitan organization, but
no responsibility is assumed for the
statements of other authors and opinions
expressed are not necessarily those
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staff. Editorial and Executive Offices:
One Civitan Place, P. O. Box 130744,
Birmingham, AL 35213-0744: telephone
(205) 591-8910; FAX (205) 592-6307.
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is published twice annually (Fall and
Spring).
SPOTLIGHT
DANCE PARTY
AT THE BEACH
In
Have you got some awesome dance moves you want to show off? The weekend of
March 6 - 9, 2015 every Junior Civitan is invited to groove the day and night away at
Dance-a-thon 2015
our annual fundraiser: Dance-a-thon. This is the second year the event is being held in
When:
March 6-9, 2015
encourage every Junior Civitan to get involved in this event. You will get to dance for
Where:
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
How:
Turn in donations of $500 above
the cost of your airfare
by February 7, 2015
Registration Deadline:
Notify International Headquarters
that you are participating by
December 1, 2014
Donation Deadline:
February 7, 2015
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and you don’t want to miss out on this adventure! We
twelve straight hours with six different costume changes...the fun is non-stop!
Dance-a-thon is open to ANY member of our organization! You can attend the whole
weekend with all of your meals and hotel arrangements included if you raise the
minimum—$500, plus your travel costs to get there. If that’s a little out of your reach,
there’s another option. Raise just $100 to attend the Saturday dance only. All net
proceeds raised will go to OUR Civitan International Research Center.
If you think you are up to the challenge and would
like to participate in this year’s event, please email
juniorcivitan@civitan.org no later than December 1. You
will receive your own fundraising packet to help you get
started right away. Different fundraising minimums apply
for district representatives. Visit www.juniorcivitan.org and
click Junior Civitan Resources, then the Fundraisers tab for more
information.
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World Junior
Civitan Day!
By Caitlyn Delgado
International Director
How awesome is it that we have an entire day
dedicated to our amazing organization? I hope
your club celebrated World Junior Civitan Day by
giving back to your community!
Traditionally, Junior Civitan Clubs use this day to do something special in
their club, community or district. How did your club celebrate? Did you
complete that wonderful service project your club has been talking about?
Did you get out in your community and get help your neighbors? Did you
clean up and improve the appearance of your school campus?
World Junior Civitan Day isn’t just about projects. You might have used the
day to educate others about what it means to be a Junior Civitan or you
could even have gotten your club together just to hang out. However your
club chose to participate in World Junior Civitan Day, I hope that you truly
rocked the world with service and made it a better place!
Don’t forget to send your World Junior Civitan Day pictures to International
or post them on Instagram using the hashtag #rockwithservice. You can
get recognition and give other members ideas for next year!
Social Causes
BEST IN SERVICE
By Jeffery Mathews
International Director
The time has come for Junior Civitans
to make use of our resources and
inform our communities about
the important social issues that
can affect us all. With the growing
list of different problems we face
increasing daily, it is our responsibility
to pick a cause we are passionate about
and make people aware of how they can
help or be helped.
The Junior Civitan Social Causes Awareness
Campaign is as simple as raising awareness for a cause that
can affect the people and students in your community at
any given time. Flyers, videos, and announcements are
just a few ways to spread the awareness of a topic. The
International Junior Board chose to spotlight bullying this
year and is encouraging clubs to launch an anti-bullying
campaign along with the topic of their choice. No cause is
too big or too small to make a difference!
Use social media to help get your information out
there. While posting on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube,
and Twitter, make sure to use this year’s hashtag
#rockwithservice! I know this will be a very successful
campaign, so make it count by reporting to International!
Keep in mind that every little bit helps. Let’s do this!
Collection Selection Campaign
Don’t forget the campaign officially runs November – December, but your club can collect items throughout the year! You can
collect anything that can help someone in need. From canned goods to school supplies to clothes—the options are endless!
ENVIRONMENTAL
AWARENESS
Every day in America, enough trash is produced to equal the weight of the Empire State
Building. One in four mammals is in danger of extinction. At least 50 million acres of rainforest
are lost every year. This is our planet. It is our duty to take care of it. I challenge you, your
club, and your district to help save our planet! There are so many simple actions you can
take to conserve. Try turning off the lights when you leave a room or buying a reusable
water bottle instead of plastic bottles. You can put a bucket under your shower head while
the water warms up and water your plants with it. Our planet is an amazing place, and we
only have one. Now is the time to make a change! You, as a Junior Civitan, have committed
to make the world a better place, so live that out through your environmental awareness
campaign. Get out there and make a change! Get out and rock the world!
By Kali Wilson
International Vice President
CENTER STAGE
HIGH FASHION
in Mississippi
D’Iberville, MS – A crowd of nearly 100 friends and families filled the audience for the third annual Dillard’s Back2-School Civitan Benefit Fashion Show on Saturday, August 16. This event is a fundraiser and service project held by
the North Bay Civitan Club for kids with developmental disabilities. It is one of three club projects funded by the
Walmart Foundation, as well.
Children with developmental disabilities ranging from Down syndrome and autism to ADHD and cerebral palsy were
given the chance to show off the latest fashions onstage. After the show, Civitans treated the models to a cupcake and
cookie reception, sponsored by Cakes By Tina Bishop of St. Martin. Each model received a certificate of appreciation
from the club, as well as a goodie bag from Dillard’s. Seats to the event were nearly sold out, with proceeds going
toward local club projects, as well as a donation to the UAB Civitan International Research Center. Congratulations to
North Bay Civitans for such a successful project!
Photo Courtesy of Michelle Hutson,
North Bay Civitan Club
Photo Courtesy of Michelle Hutson, North Bay Civitan Club
Photo Courtesy of Keith Wilson,
North Bay Civitan Club
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2014 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
On June 14, 2014 hundreds of Junior Civitans
from all over North America converged on
Franklin, Tennessee for the 34th annual Junior
Civitan International Convention hosted by the
Valley District. Attendees arrived throughout the
day to participate in this amazing weekend, which
was filled with excitement as we celebrated the success
of last year and trained for the upcoming year.
The festivities kicked off Saturday afternoon with a delicious buffet dinner,
followed by the opening ceremonies. Our 2013-14 President, Ankur Kumar,
provided a state of the organization address and four governors were
recognized as Distinguished Governors of Excellence. Our 2014-15 theme,
“Rock the World with Service,” was officially introduced, along with our new
social media accounts on Twitter and Instagram. At the conclusion of the state
of the organization address, Patrick Maurer, an entertaining and motivational
speaker, energized the crowd with humorous reminders of what it was like
to be young and seemingly invincible. He encouraged us to rediscover the
passion in our purpose, learn how to persevere in adversity, and make an
impact on our world that can resonate for years to come! Saturday ended with
a boot scootin’ dance where everyone was dressed in denim, plaid, hats, and
boots, and country music prevailed!
Sunday began with another inspiring talk from Patrick Maurer. After a
quick break, participants attended various workshops including club and
district training, member recruitment how-to’s and club project ideas. By
mid-afternoon, everyone was ready to hear from our potential new leaders
at the Meet the Candidates Luncheon. During the luncheon each candidate
presented their platform and goals for the upcoming year. Candidates
answered a few questions, and then business turned fun as we were all ready
to get out of our “monkey suits” and board buses to go see real monkeys! The
Valley District hosted an amazing evening at the Nashville Zoo! Everyone had
a delightful time visiting the animals in their natural habitats, walking the Dino
Trek, riding the carousel and ending the evening with a cookout! A highlight
of the weekend came during our time at the zoo as every attendee rose to
their feet to applaud as the Junior Civitan delegation from Sierra Leone arrived!
What an awesome experience to share such a unique bond, through Junior
Civitan, with other teens from half-way around the world!
Monday started with the seating of the voting delegates, followed by voting and
the announcement of the 2014-15 International Officers. After the suspense
was over, we heard about the philanthropic efforts of the program and honored
members, clubs and districts for their outstanding contributions and service
over the past year.
That evening, we celebrated the success of Junior Civitans all around the world
during the Closing Banquet and Awards Ceremony. Officers were installed and
the best members, clubs, and districts were recognized for their exceptional
work within their communities and for the Civitan International Research
Center. The Club of the Year Award went to Lancaster High School, while Valley
was recognized as the District of the Year.
The night came to a close with the annual Farewell Dance. This is always a
bittersweet occasion as we are forced to part ways, but realize that through
Junior Civitan we can remain connected and develop lifelong friendships.
Thank you, Valley District, for making this one of the best Junior Civitan
conventions to date, and I hope everyone will make plans now to join in the
fun and attend next year’s convention!
By Preston Albertia, International President
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Those who help Junior Civitan by giving their time, support and advice
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mean those special people don’t appreciate being recognized, though! If you
know a Junior Civitan member or advisor that embodies our organization’s
commitment to service, honor them by presenting them with a Junior
Fellow. They will receive a beautifully engraved plaque recognizing their hard
work and dedication! This is the ultimate way to show your appreciation!
Donating $300 or $600 in the name of the recipient is a great goal for your
club or district to achieve during the year. Don’t forget, you can always work
together with your sponsoring club to raise the money. All funds donated
through the Junior Fellows Program go toward the Shropshire Scholarship
fund for fellow Junior Civitans. This is a great way to not only recognize
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someone who has improved Junior Civitan, but also to help fellow members!
I hope that this year your club or district will consider honoring someone
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Civitans how much they mean to you!
By Caitlyn Delgado
International Director
RESEARCH REPORT
A New Chance for Treatment
Birmingham, AL - Researchers in the laboratory of Civitan International Director Dr. Harald Sontheimer have released a study on the migration of glioma cells
(a type of tumor) and how that affects neural connections. These findings were published in the June 19 issue of Nature Communications. They give insight
into the behavior of these cancer cells. More importantly, they reveal a potential treatment opportunity for glioblastoma, a devastating form of brain cancer.
Malignant gliomas - tumors that arise in the grey matter of the brain - are highly invasive, and frequently kill patients within a year of diagnosis. They proliferate by attaching themselves to blood vessels of the brain, and access nutrients in the blood. Gliomas migrate along these vessels and dislodge astrocytic
end-feet. These cells are critical for blood flow regulation, healthy neural connections, and maintaining connections between the cells that form blood
vessels.
Those connections are an essential part of the blood-brain barrier, a highly selective barrier that separates the brain from the bloodstream. The Sontheimer
team found that when gliomas dislodge those astrocytic end-feet, the blood-brain barrier is compromised. This causes leakage from blood vessels, and can
result in severe damage to the brain. This can be a very serious problem.
However, the Sontheimer team also found that it could also open up avenues for treating these deadly tumors.
Chemotherapy is currently the standard of care for brain tumor patients. However, chemotherapy has limited effectiveness in fighting cancer. More effective
treatments have not been found yet. This is due to the difficulty in penetrating the blood-brain barrier with treatment drugs. Chemotherapy drugs are
delivered through an IV, and must travel through the bloodstream to attack cancer cells - this is much easier for illnesses like lung cancer. With glioma and
brain cancer, though, penetrating the blood-brain barrier is more difficult. Such has been the long-standing belief of the medical community.
The findings of the Sontheimer team suggest that chemotherapy drugs can, in fact, reach the brain tissue through a weakened blood-brain barrier, when it
has been damaged by gliomas. These findings open up new possibilities to treating brain cancer, and are being shared with the cancer research community
around the world.
In order to study the effect of glioma cells, researchers needed to observe these cells over time. This
was made possible through the CIRC's new, multi-photon in-vivo imaging facility. Researchers in
Dr. Sontheimer's lab were able to observe and record real-time images of gliomas. This new, stateof-the-art imaging facility is housed at the Civitan International Research Center, and was made
possible through the direct support of Junior Civitan and Civitan International.
This image shows glioma cells (in red) invading the surface of a blood vessel (highlighted in blue)
and displacing astrocytic end-feet (green). Resulting leakage from the blood vessel is highlighted
in white arrowheads.
Master Club Builder
Junior Civitan International recognized an outstanding supporter,
Barbara Holyfield
as a Master Club Builder at the 2014 Junior Civitan International Convention in Franklin, Tennesee.
During this year’s Junior Civitan International Convention, we honored Barbara Holyfield as a Master Club Builder. She is certainly worthy
of our praise, after building seven clubs in the 2013-14 year! Barbara hails from Meridian, Mississippi and is an active member of the
Meridian First Ladies Civitan Club as well. She’s done a remarkable job growing the Magnolia District as chairperson and offering her
guidance to clubs to help them grow.
Barbara works tirelessly traveling to charter ceremonies, district and international events, learning all she can to pass on to her district’s
members. Definitely an inspiration to the organization, she’s been an asset to Junior Civitan. With even more potential clubs on the horizon
for the 2014-15 year, she’s on her way to becoming a Junior Civitan legend!
Thank you to Barbara Holyfield for helping expand our wonderful organization. You have certainly earned the Master Club Builder title
and its honor!
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2014 CLUB OF THE YEAR
Why would a group of teenage guys give up hundreds of hours to help others in
their school and community? “Because it’s fun!”“Because it’s important!”“Because
the community and school need us!” These are the responses given by members
of the Lancaster Junior Civitan Club, the 2014 Club of the Year, when asked why
they do what they do.
Another response was that it is a tradition. The club’s 2013-2014 Vice President,
Tyler Ferguson, said, “My two older brothers were members of the club, but I
wanted to be more involved than they were, so I decided to be an officer in the
club. My favorite project during the year was raising money though our alumni
to place a 12-foot Bruin (the school’s mascot) in a garden at the entrance to the
school. The club worked hard to raise the money, get the statue carved, clean up
the garden and plant new plants.”
Dilon Patel, the South Carolina District’s 2014-2015 Deputy Governor, whose older
brother was very active in the club, said that his favorite project was the Backpack
Project. “The idea that we get to help 75 elementary and middle school students
each week by providing them with seven meals each weekend is humbling. During
the course of the year, we were able to raise over $45,000, and a large part of this
was for the Backpack Project. Much of the money came in the form of grants and
donations from agencies and the community.”
Club president for 2013-2014, Bryce Blanton had two older sisters who were
involved in the Lancaster High School girls’ club. He said, “It is hard for me to single
out just one project because we did 48 projects during the year. Some of these
projects were smaller than others and required fewer members to complete, but
each of them helped out some person or group in our town, which made them
important. As a club, we never turned down anyone who asked for our help, and
that is important!”
The Junior Civitan tradition went even further back than siblings for some
members. Teddy Norrell’s parents were both South Carolina District officers—his
father served as Governor and his mother was Public Relations Coordinator. “Being
involved in our projects is important because they help people in our community,
but also if a member is involved, he will be eligible to go on club trips. I had a great
time at the International Dance-a-thon that was held in Myrtle Beach. It sounds
crazy to be dancing half a day, but you meet people from all over North America. It’s
a great way to make friends. It was tiring, but it was awesome,” said Norrell.
So, why would a teenager be willing to give up his free time to help others? The
answers to the question are as different as the members of the Lancaster club, but
in the end, it is all about the rewards that come from helping others and the fun and
fellowship of Junior Civitan.
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2014 Honorees
2014 Honor Clubs
COMPETITIVE AWARDS
Club of the Year
1st Lancaster High School (B), Lancaster, South Carolina
2nd Rowan County Early College, Salisbury, North Carolina
3rd S.P.O.T., Saltillo, Mississippi
District of the Year
1st Valley
2nd South Carolina
3rd North Carolina West
HONOR CLUBS
Alabama North
Lawrence County
Alabama-West Florida
Enterprise High School
Ashley Witcher
Governor of the Year
Canadian East
Almonte
Canadian West
Rick Hansen
Florida
Bishop Moore Catholic High School
Durant High School
Lake Howell
Great Southwest
Helpful Heroes
Gaurav Talwar
Male Junior Civitan of the Year
Magnolia
Queen City
North Carolina East
Craven Early College
Hawfields
HANDS
Laney High School
North Carolina West
Ellis Middle
Hayesville Middle School
Knox Trojans
South Davie
Yellow Jacket
Brandy Kegeris
Female Junior Civitan of the Year
South Carolina
Buford High School
Chester
Dutch Fork
Irmo Civinettes
Lancaster High School Girls
Hall of Fame
Bob Robinson, Canadian East
Meredith Abramson, North Carolina West
HONOR CLUBS OF DISTINCTION
Alabama North
Greater Limestone County
Hunter Godinez
Club President of the Year
Alabama-West Florida
LAMP
Stanhope Elmore
Cardinal
George Washington
Harding High School
John Adams
Chiles High School
S.P.O.T.
Baylee McLeod
Club Officer of the Year
North Carolina East
Southeast Guilford High School
North Carolina West
Davie Early College
Davie High
Rowan County Early College
South Carolina
Lakewood
Lancaster High School Boys
Newberry Academy
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Honor Keys
Presidential Honor Key
Ankur Kumar, Cardinal
Male Junior Civitan of the Year
Gaurav Talwar, Canadian West
Female Junior Civitan of the Year
Brandy Kegeris, North Carolina West
Governor of the Year
Ashley Witcher, Mississippi North
Achievement
Florida
Mississippi North
Club President of the Year
Hunter Godinez, Lake Howell, Casselberry, Florida
Club Officer of the Year
Baylee McLeod, Lakewood, Sumter, South Carolina
District Officer of the Year
Meredith Ratledge, Davie High, Advance, North Carolina
District Chair of the Year
Pat Laney, North Carolina West
Advisor of the Year
Matthew Cartwright, Gautier Middle School, Gautier, Mississippi
Joint Project of the Year
1st (Junior) Lakewood, Sumter, South Carolina
(Senior) Clarendon Manning, Manning, South Carolina
2nd (Junior) Hawfields, Mebane, North Carolina
(Senior) Hawfields, Mebane, North Carolina
3rd (Junior) Queen City, Meridian, Mississippi
(Senior) Meridian First Ladies, Meridian, Mississippi
Ongoing Campaign of the Year
1st S.P.O.T., Saltillo, Mississippi
2nd Irmo Civinettes, Dutch Fork, South Carolina
3rd Lakewood, Sumter, South Carolina
Environmental Project of the Year
1st Lake Howell, Casselberry, Florida
2nd Rowan County Early College, Salisbury, North Carolina
3rd Lakewood, Sumter, South Carolina
Community Project of the Year
1st Lancaster High School (B), Lancaster, South Carolina
2nd S.P.O.T., Tupelo, Mississippi
3rd Lake Howell, Casselberry, Florida
Campus Project of the Year
1st Mooresville High School, Mooresville, North Carolina
2nd Lancaster High School (B), Lancaster, South Carolina
3rd Bishop Moore High School, Orlando, Florida
District Project of the Year
1st Great Southwest
2nd Mississippi North
3rd North Carolina District West
Meredith Ratledge
District Officer of the Year
Distinguished Governors of Excellence
Shanawar Waris, Cardinal
Ashley Witcher, Mississippi North
Gayle Horner, North Carolina East
Preston Albertia, Valley
Distinguished Governor
Jessica White, North Carolina West
Honor District of Excellence
Valley
Honor District of Distinction
North Carolina East
Growth Awards
Most New Charters: Magnolia (7)
Overall Increase: North Carolina West (188 members)
Percentage Increase: Cardinal District (48%)
Largest Foundation Contributions
Club:
Overall: Lancaster High School (B)
Per Capita: Helpful Heroes
District:
Overall: Valley
Per Capita: Cardinal
2014-2015 International Officers
Preston Albertia
International President – Clarksville, Tennessee
The 2014-15 International President, Preston Albertia, is in his fifth year as
a member of Junior Civitan. He’s a sophomore at Clarksville High School
in his hometown of Clarksville, Tennessee. His year as president is exceptionally special since his dad, Jay Albertia, is serving as the Civitan International
President at the same time! This is the first time in Civitan history that this event
has occurred! Preston enjoys playing varsity football and watching “Dog with a Blog.” He
has served in many different roles on the club and district level and is excited to implement his goal of
“knowing the Creed and living the Creed” during his year as president. He’s ready to help Junior Civitan
“Rock the World with Service!”
Kali Wilson
International Vice President – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Kali is excited to serve as International Vice President this year and says that Junior Civitan
has been a huge part of her life for the past three years. She has four siblings and stays
busy at school participating in the Model United Nations and playing on the golf team. She
also serves on the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board in her hometown. Kali has served as club
president and district governor, and she looks forward to her role on the international level.
Caitlyn Delgado
International Director – Greensboro, North Carolina
Caitlyn has held many offices across the club and district level and is excited to help guide
Junior Civitans across the organization by promoting more joint projects between Junior
Civitan and Civitan clubs. She also wants to promote the expansion of Junior Civitan across
social media. She is a senior this year and enjoys serving as student body president at her
high school, as well as reading, swimming and singing in her spare time. Last year, Caitlyn was
the highest fundraiser for Dance-a-thon, and she’s excited to attend the event again this year!
Peter Guthrie
Civitan Board Representative
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
Rachel Mann
International Director – Columbia, South Carolina
Rachel is a senior at her high school and serves as the newspaper editor of The Stinger, in
addition to playing varsity tennis. She’s also excited about using social media this year to
highlight the accomplishments of many different clubs and districts! Rachel has excelled in
school and is recognized as a part of the National Honor Society. Her home club, the Irmo
Civinettes, is in its 43rd year of service, and she’s served as club president and club public
relations coordinator.
Lisa Abercrombie
Chairs Representative
Auburn, Alabama
Jeffery Mathews
International Director – Alexander City, Alabama
As a member of the Benjamin Russell High School Junior Civitan Club, Jeffery has proven
himself to be a leader on the club and district level. He challenged himself to run for an
international position and is thrilled to help move Junior Civitan to new heights of service.
Jeffery is active in his school’s marching band and even enjoys playing the baritone in his
spare time! He has four siblings and enjoys spending time with his family. He’s excited about
attending Sno-Do for the second time and is working to raise an exceptional amount for the
Civitan International Research Center this year!
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OUTDOING EVERYTHING
Lakewood (South Carolina)
Lakewood’s members held a “Kindness Campaign.”
Each
meeting, members write on post-it notes with positive words
of encouragement and leave them in classrooms on student’s
desks. In return, they leave blank post-it notes for the class to
complete, then the teacher collects them and leave the notes
in another room and the cycle of kindness continues!
South Forsyth High School (Georgia)
South Forsyth High School Junior Civitan started their charter
year off with a bang! They grew to eighty members and are
currently the largest club in the Georgia district. The club
held many events including hosting the first ever Sadie
Hawkins dance at their school. It was a huge success, drawing
about 140 attendees and the majority of the school’s special
Lakewood
needs students. The club’s president did a research project
at the school about disabilities to help bring awareness to
special needs children. Through her work with Junior Civitan,
she held an internship during the summer at the Civitan
International Research Center in Birmingham.
Alabama North District
After a torrential downpour threatened the Alabama North
district convention’s beach getaway and fun, Chair Kathy
Blades noticed the amusement park closer to their hotel and
decided to ask if the attendees could stop by for some fun
that night. She and her husband were wearing their Junior
Civitan t-shirts as the manager approached. “You’re Civitans,”
he said. She told their story of almost cancelling the district
convention and asked for his help. They learned that not only
was he happy to make arrangements for the district, he told
about his beloved father, Dr. J.L. Hughes, who was the oldest
living Civitan when he died at age 101. Dr. Hughes joined
the Albertville Civitan Club on August 12, 1933 and was an
active member sponsoring new members and holding several
offices until his death in 2008. His son, Frank Hughes, was
noticeably proud of his father and the Civitan legacy he left.
She shared the enthusiasm of the Junior Civitan program and
was happy to have received help to make their convention a
success!
Mooresville High School (North Carolina West)
Members volunteered at the Mooresville Soup Kitchen’s
Pumpkin Palooza. For three hours, the club helped wash
pumpkins, carry pumpkins from bins to cars and helped
the leaders of the Soup Kitchen clean up after the event.
The Pumpkin Palooza is a fundraising event designed to
help the Soup Kitchen continue supporting the needy in
their community. For each pumpkin sold, ten hot meals
were provided to people in the Mooresville area. Members
also volunteered with the Mooresville Christian Mission to
prepare bags that will be distributed to students at the high
school as a way of encouraging them to participate in a
canned food drive.
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Mooresville High School
OUTDOING EVERYTHING
Laney High School (North Carolina East)
Along with the Wilmington Civitan Club, Laney’s club
assisted with the Special Olympics Bowling in October. There were nearly thirty bowlers playing, but everyone
joined in the fun of cheering for each other’s teams. Great
snacks and refreshments were available to keep everyone
well energized for the event and each club enjoyed
volunteering for this wonderful group! El Camino High School (California)
Members kicked off the new year by volunteering at the
San Diego Humane Society. Led by their president, the
club toured the facility that houses many animals and
they learned how animals are cared for, socialized, and
put up for adoption. Following the tour, they gathered in
Laney High School
a warehouse area and made toys and other aids for the
animals. Their sponsoring club, Oceanside, also helped
with the project.
Auburn High School (Alabama Central)
Members volunteered at their school’s Fall Festival as
well as the annual Loachapoka Syrup Sopping Festival.
They held a fundraiser by selling soft drinks at their
Bob Jones High School
homecoming celebration and helped sell turkeys and
hams for their sponsoring Auburn Civitan club. By joining
with a local running club, Auburn-Opelika Running and
Track Association, they helped man a 5k to guide runners
towards the finish line! Needless to say, this club has been
busy giving back!
Enka High School (North Carolina West)
The club joined with a local church to help prepare and
serve food for the sponsored community dinner. Many
guests enjoyed the hot meal and the volunteers helped
clean up the kitchen and fellowship hall after the dinner
ended.
The club closed out their year of service by
volunteering in the Buncombe County Special Olympics.
Forty club members worked the event and paired up with
a buddy to help them at each event. The day was a success
El Camino High School
and meant more to the club than the athletes to be able to
support such a wonderful project!
Bob Jones High School (Alabama North)
“It was such an incredible experience to work with people
who can overcome their disabilities and just enjoy life,”
says Bob Jones High School senior, Katie Hubbard. Bob
Jones Junior Civitan members helped escort special
needs children and adults to their events. “The joy on the
participants’ faces after they finish a race is heartwarming.
Our club has been helping with Special Olympics for the
past few years and it never fails to help us appreciate all
that we take for granted. From face painting to shotput to
hula-hooping, this fun-filled field day brought a smile to
everyone’s face!”
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OUTDOING EVERYTHING
Harding (Cardinal)
Members held a recruitment event for potential new members
to tie dye t-shirts and enjoy a pizza party while learning more
about Junior Civitan. The club also joined their sponsoring club
by selling food during a party for children with developmental
disabilities.
Alabama-West Florida District
The district board was elected at their district convention and
came up with several exciting social causes campaigns and
projects for the year. Not only did they have the support of
a new district chair, but many parents attended the meeting.
The district is excited to start their year off strong and hold
many projects to benefit the communities in their district!
Lewisville High School (South Carolina)
The club held a campus clean-up and collected trash from
classrooms and common areas. They also set up recycling
centers across their campus to encourage other students to
help be a little more conscious of the environment.
Helpful Heroes (Great Southwest)
The club has been extremely busy giving back through special
causes like breast cancer awareness.
Members created a
“Wheel of Hair” booth for attendees to spin the wheel and
possibly have their heads shaved. A total of $850 was raised for
Priceville Middle School
the “Get Pinked” event which helps breast cancer awareness
in their community. The club also partnered with Crossroads
Community Church in helping bring in Wounded Warriors for
an Extreme Adventure. They held a bake sale to help fund the
adventure and warriors participated in fly fishing and other
great activities. The final day of the adventure closed with a
breakfast for the club and participants to share.
Dale County High School (Alabama-West Florida)
The club held the “Miracle Molly Bake Sale” to raise money for
a teacher’s child in their school who has been battling cancer
for the past year. They presented a check of $400 to Molly’s
family during their homecoming pep rally. They also raised
money for the 2014 Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome.
Long Beach High School (Magnolia)
Excited to help the special needs class kick off a new school
year, the club packed goodie bags for each student to have
on the first day back to school. The club has been actively
recruiting members with personalized invitations and keeping
in the loop with their sponsoring club by visiting Civitan club
meetings.
Priceville Middle School (Alabama North)
The newly chartered Priceville Middle School club held a teddy
bear drive. Members plan to take the bears with them on their
trip to the Civitan-Sparks Clinics in Birmingham to be given to
children in need of comfort during their visit.
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Helpful Heroes
Clubs at Large – F.R.E.E.A.K.S., sponsored by Cabot,
club builders: Stephen Marshall and Tom Nolting*
Chesapeake – Liberty High School, sponsored by
Warrenton, club builders: Delores Leonard and
Patricia Koepsel, MCB
Appalachian – The Catoosa Performance Learning
Center, sponsored by Battlefield, club builders:
Tammy Pearson, MCB and Suzanne Chovanec
Florida – East Naples Gators, sponsored by Naples,
club builders: Nery Kircher, MCB and Bob Kircher*
– Priceville Middle School,
sponsored by Priceville, club builders: Bruce Young
and Jerry Welch
Alabama-North
Florida – Noble, sponsored by Tampa Metro,
club builders: Penny Bonawitz*** and Matthew
Reinecke
Valley – Owensboro
Catholic High School,
sponsored by Owensboro, club builders: Kenneth
S. Teasley, MCB and Lisa Burns-Kirby, MCB
Davies County High School, sponsored by
Owensboro, club builders: Kenneth S. Teasley,
MCB and Lisa Burns-Kirby, MCB
HS=High School; JHS=Junior High School; SHS=Senior High School; MS=Middle
School; B=Boys; G=Girls.
Note: One asterisk (*) indicates the club builder has built two clubs, two asterisks
indicate three clubs and three asterisks indicate four clubs. MCB indicates the
club builder is a Master Club Builder who has built five or more clubs.
Across the Globe!
New Clubs
Reported as of October 31, 2014
BEST IN SERVICE
Sierra Leone, Africa
Many of you know that there are Junior Civitan clubs in other countries, but
did you know they hold similar projects, meetings and fundraisers just like
your club? The John F. Kennedy Junior Civitan club, located in Freetown,
Sierra Leone, has worked diligently over the past four years to better their
community and campus while increasing membership. They have held school
clean-ups and environmental awareness projects, and created recruitment
brochures to expand their membership. They hold regular meetings to decide
what projects they want to complete and tackle those projects! Two members
of the JFK Junior Civitan club even attended the Junior Civitan International
Convention and enjoyed spending time with representatives of the clubs in
North America.
Dalian, China
Junior Civitan has expanded to China, with its first club chartered there
on September 26! The F.R.E.E.A.K.S. Junior Civitan Club chartered with an
impressive 81 members. The new club is located in Dalian, Liaoning Province,
China and is sponsored by the Cabot Civitan club of the Heartland district.
The club got its start after a Cabot Civitan club member, Stephen Marshall,
moved to China to teach English in the Dalian Korean International School
and wanted to build a Junior Civitan club. Through the combined efforts of
Mr. Marshall and the Cabot Civitan club, this new Junior Civitan club is set
for success!
President’s Message
Hello fellow Junior Civitans!
The year is off to an amazing start as we join together and embrace our theme of “Rock the World with Service.” Many of you
have shared through email, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram the wonderful service projects that your club is already participating in as
you live the creed and “seek to meet the needs of our world.” I applaud your efforts as you continue “to make the world a better place!”
Your International Board of Directors met in August at World Headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama and made the tough decision to limit our Insider
Magazine to just two publications. We want you to know you can still find up-to-date information through our newly revamped website, and email
juniorcivitan@civitan.org for any additional information you may need. You can also share pictures and comments through our Junior Civitan Facebook,
Instagram and Twitter accounts as well. We are working hard to make this the best year in Junior Civitan history and we encourage you to stay involved in
your club and district!
Several big events are quickly approaching as well! Sno-Do will take place in January for governors who have met the fundraising goal and Dance-a-thon is
a fantastic International fundraiser open for ALL Junior Civitans to attend. Last year was the first time Dance-a-thon was held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina,
and it was such a huge success that we are going back during the weekend of March 6-9, 2015. If you are interested in attending, ask your club advisor or
check out juniorcivitan.org for information about how you can join in the fun. Another incredible opportunity to participate at the International level will be
our next convention, which will take place June 25-28 in Orlando, Florida! See page 19-20 of this issue for more information.
Finally, I encourage everyone to ask at least one friend to join Junior Civitan and commit the Junior Civitan Creed to memory so we can “Rock the World
with Service!”
Preston Albertia
International President
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BEST IN SERVICE
ACT NOW
SNO-DO
Supportour
Civitan International
Research Center,
your district, and
a longstanding Junior
Civitan tradition by making a Sno-Do donation.
Every little bit helps. Send your donations to:
Civitan International Foundation, P.O. Box 130744,
Birmingham, Alabama 35213. You can also donate
via Paypal, at www.juniorcivitan.org/donate!
$
Scholarship
Opportunities
Selected Junior Civitans are honored via
the Shropshire Scholarship. The deadline to
apply is January 31. The new application is online now.
The quickest way to get an application is to
go to www.juniorcivitan.org/scholarships.
Recruit!
Recruit! Recruit!
Fall is the ideal time of year to boost your
club’s membership. A vinyl banner is
available to highlight your club’s campaign.
So recruit now! Don’t let Junior Civitan be
the best kept secret around!
A Great Gift Idea
Making someone a Junior Fellow is a great
way to honor them! It costs $300, and they
will be presented with a stunning plaque and
a memory that will last them a lifetime.
To top things off, Junior Fellows help fund
the Shropshire Scholarship program, a
Civitan academic scholarship open to
Junior Civitan members. So act quickly and
engrave someone’s name on a beautiful and
memorable plaque forever!
We Wanna Know
?
Have you told International about
your projects lately? Help us keep
track of all that we’re doing as an
organization by reporting your
involvement in club, district,
and international projects. Email
Junior Civitan at juniorcivitan@civitan.
org and start writing, or log onto www.
juniorcivitan.org to find a variety of report
forms under “Literature and Forms” in the
“Member Resources” section.
Don’t Forget Dues!
Dues should have been sent in by November
1. If you haven’t received your club’s dues
reporting information, contact International
by emailing juniorcivitan@civitan.org.
Be sure to report your projects and send in pictures to see your club featured in the next Insider magazine!
REGISTER TODAY
for the 2015 Junior Civitan International Convention!
Here’s how it works:
• Tell your parents and your Junior Civitan Chair,“I want to
go to the Junior Civitan International Convention this summer!”
• Mark your calendar for June 25-28.
• Start saving just a few dollars a day now to have more than
enough by the registration deadline!
• Fill out the registration form on page 19.
• Send in your payment and registration form to the address
listed by May 22.
• Head to Orlando for the weekend of a lifetime on June 25 with
tons of Junior Civitans from around the world!
Don’t miss out on the fun!
Come check out Orlando, FL June 25-28 for a weekend you’ll never forget!
Questions? Visit www.juniorcivitan.org/convention for the latest information or email us juniorcivitan@civitan.org.
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Off icial Convention Registration Form
2015 Junior Civitan International Convention
June 25 – 28 • Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort • Orlando, Florida
Fee Must Be Paid in United States Funds
Registration must be received on the Official Convention Registration Form. Registration form must be
postmarked by May 22. Mail to: Junior Civitan International, P. O. Box 130744, Birmingham, Alabama 35213.
Upon receipt of the Off icial Convention Registration Form, the registrant will be mailed additional information
pertaining to the convention including transportation arrangements from the Orlando International Airport to the
Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort, travel form, and other important information.
If you wish to share a room with a specif ic person, complete Section B. Room assignments cannot be
changed following registration. Youth delegates must have parent or guardian complete and sign Sections
C, D and E. Each delegate is required to have this form completed, signed, and on file. Everyone attending the
convention, including adults, must complete ALL SECTIONS.
Registration Fees
must be postmarked by May 22
Youth (4 to a room) .......$230 per person
Adult (4 to a room)........ $280 per person
Adult (3 to a room) . ......$350 per person
Adult (2 to a room) . ......$400 per person
Adult (single)...................$550 per person
*Add Late Fee of $25.00 if postmarked May 23 or later.
Section A
Participant’s Name:
Date of Birth:
q Male q Female
Are you a 2015 graduate? q Yes
q No
Are you attending as a Chaperon? q Yes
q No
Home Address:
City/State/Province/Postal Code:
Telephone: (
)
—
Cell Phone: (
)
—
Name of Junior Civitan Club:
Email:
District:
Will you hold a club office in 2015-16? q Yes
q No
If yes, what club off ice:
Will you hold a district office in 2015-16? q Yes
q No
If yes, what district off ice:
Are you a vegetarian or would you prefer vegetarian meals during the convention? q Yes
*You MUST check yes in order to be guaranteed vegetarian meals.
Do you need a handicap accessible room? q Yes
q No
q No
Emergency Contact: Name:
Relationship:
Telephone Number: Day: (
)
—
Evening: (
)
Insurance Company:
Section B
—
Policy Number:
Roommate Request (Please limit request to only one person. No adult chaperoning couples will be allowed to room together.)
I would like to share a room with:
Section C
In consideration of this registration and permitting me and/or my dependent to participate in the Junior Civitan International Convention, I/we do hereby release
and discharge the officers, agents, instructors, and employees of Civitan International and Junior Civitan International from any and all claims, demands, suits,
actions, and causes of action which I/we may have by reason of any illness or accident incurred or suffered by me or my dependent while traveling to and from
and attending the Junior Civitan International Convention, no matter how caused or occasioned. I/We further agree to indemnify and hold harmless Civitan
International and Junior Civitan International against any and all claims and demands by any other person or legal entity for damages alleged to have been caused
by the above named.
Section D
In consideration of this registration and permitting me and/or my dependent to participate in the Junior Civitan International Convention, I/we do hereby grant to
Civitan International and Junior Civitan International, its employees, agents, assigns, and sponsors, the right to video and/or photograph me and/or my dependent,
and use the video, photo, and or other digital reproduction of my/his/her physical likeness for publication processes, whether electronic, print, digital or electronic
publishing via the Internet and expressly waive any present, or future compensation rights to the use of the above stated material(s).
Section E
In case of accident or injury, I give my permission for me and/or my dependent to be treated by a local hospital or physician, and it is important that you be aware
of the following allergies including those to medication and food:
Dated the
day of
Signature:
, 20
.
Signature:
Address:
City/State/Province/Postal Code:
Cancellation Policy: 1. Cancellation requests postmarked prior to and including 21 days before the opening day of the convention shall be subject to a $25 processing charge. The amount paid, less
the $25 processing charge shall be refunded. 2. All other cancellation requests will be eligible for a 50 percent refund. “No shows” who pre-register, but fail to claim their registration packet, will
receive no refund. There will be no substitutions. 3. Cancellations due to a bona f ide emergency (death or illness) shall be honored regardless of the date and a refund will be provided, less the $25
processing charge. All requests for refunds must be sent in writing to Junior Civitan International, P. O. Box 130744, Birmingham, Alabama 35213-0744. (11-14)
www.juniorcivitan.org
SEND REGISTRATION TO: Junior Civitan International • P. O. Box 130744 • Birmingham, Alabama 35213-0744
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2015 June 25–28
Orlando, Florida
JUNIOR CIVITAN
CONVENTION
Join Us in Sunny
Orlando, Florida
for the 2015 Junior Civitan International Convention! It’s three days of fun-filled
excitement you don’t want to miss. We’ll be right in the middle of all the action at an
official Walt Disney World® Resort, Wyndham Lake Buena Vista!
A five-minute walk from Downtown Disney, Wyndham Lake Buena Vista stands high above
all other Disney World® Orlando hotels. Their service is second to none, with a shuttle
to all things Disney® and awesome amenities like the Oasis Aquatic Pool Playground,
two heated pools, a hot tub, and tennis, basketball and volleyball courts. The resort
property overlooks all of Disney’s Florida Empire, including Downtown Disney, an exciting
metropolis of restaurants, theaters and shops! We’re sure you’ll want to plan to arrive
early or stay over to enjoy all Orlando has to offer!
Start making your plans now to be with us at the happiest
place on earth,® June 25-28. We know you won’t regret it!
Websites to visit for more info:
Registration Fee
Schedule
Youth (4 to a room)..............$230 per person
Adult (4 to a room)..............$280 per person
Adult (3 to a room...............$350 per person
Adult (2 to a room)..............$400 per person
Adult (single).......................$550 per person
Registration Fee includes:
•3 nights hotel lodging
•3 meals
•Opening ceremonies
•Meet the Candidates forum
•Opening night party
•Farewell dance
•Educational and leadership seminars
•International officer elections
•International business session
•Philanthropy program
•Closing ceremonies
•Semi-formal international banquet
•International awards presentations
Tentative Weekend Agenda
visitorlando.com, wyndhamlakebuenavista.com, juniorcivitan.org/convention
Thursday
•Registration
•Dinner
•Opening Ceremonies
•Opening night party
Friday
•Workshops
•Lunch
•Meet the Candidates forum
Saturday
•International Business Session
•Election of International Officers
•Philanthropy Program
•Free Afternoon
•International Banquet with International
Awards & Closing Ceremonies
•Dance
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