Civitan Clubs Spread Holiday Cheer

Civitan Clubs Spread
Holiday Cheer
VOL. 93, No. 2
ISSN 0914-5785
Graphic Artist
Tonya Duckett
Civitan Hometown Heroes
PR and Communications Director
Luke Anthony
Happy New Year! I trust that everyone had an amazing and blessed holiday season spending time with friends and family. Hopefully you are all rested, revitalized and ready to march
into 2014 with a renewed commitment to be a Civitan-Hometown Hero. One part of being
a Hometown Hero is ensuring the future of our great organization by inviting others to join
us. Be a hero to me by sharing your dreams for Civitan with others. Show them the spark and
incite their enthusiasm to make the world a better place!
Bob Robinson
2013-14
International
President
Contributing Writers
W. John Rynearson, CAE
Mary Luck
Louis Stephens
In this issue, we will highlight our Super Recruiters for 2013-2013. These Civitans worked
long and hard throughout the past year to promote Civitan to prospective members. Please
take a moment, when you see them, to congratulate and thank these Civitan-Hometown
Heroes for what they have done for our organization.
International Officers
President: Robert A. “Bob” Robinson, Perth,
Ontario; President-Elect: Jay Albertia,
Clarksville, TN Immediate Past President:
Joe G. Parker, Durham, North Carolina
International Directors: Kearney “Dee”
Hutsler, Birmingham, AL; Faye E. Evans,
Fayetteville, GA; Robert Jones, Concord,
NC; Jo Ann O’Toole, Waynesboro, PA;
Peter Guthrie, Almonte, Ontario; Kendyl
Massey, Maryville, TN; Frank Kelley, Fort
Worth, TX; Teresa Wakeman, Pocatello,
ID; John Kjørkleiv, Vanse, Norway; Junior
Civitan International President: Ankur
Kumar, Charleston, WV; Executive Vice
President: W. John Rynearson, CAE,
Birmingham, AL
The Civitan International Research Center, located at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, is our flagship project. Research findings at the CIRC are shared with scientists and
physicians around the world. This benefits not only people in the United States, but many
other countries, as well.
Delegates to the 68th annual Civitan International convention, held in Chicago in 1989, voted to make a 20 million dollar commitment the CIRC. At the time, revenues from the Candy
Box project was substantial and it was felt that these revenues alone could sustain this commitment. Unfortunately, Candy Box revenues have declined dramatically since 1989. Our
commitment to the CIRC is now funded by the Civitans at the Helm program and matching
grants from the Chesapeake District Foundation, for which we are eternally grateful.
Many of our clubs, for various reasons, do not contribute to the Civitans at the Helm program. I would like to ask all clubs to review your budgets with an eye to increasing your
support of this very important program. With the assistance of all clubs, we can give greater
support to the scientists at the CIRC in their work with developmental disabilities.
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.
Wendy and I are looking forward to the weekend of January 24-27, when we will be in Barrie,
Ontario with our Junior Civitan leadership team for the annual Junior Civitan Sno-Do! This
project, along with Dance-a-thon, are their major fundraisers for the year. Please be generous
in your support for these exceptional young people. The funds raised at these two events are
donated to the CIRC to help meet our commitment.
Wendy and I would like to wish you all a very wonderful and prosperous 2014 as you continue to be our Civitan-Hometown Heroes.
Bob Robinson
2013-14 International President
Telephone: (205) 591-8910
FAX: (205) 592-6307
Email:civitan@civitan.org
Website:www.civitan.org
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.
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Civitan clubs across North America worked
to make the holidays a little brighter in 2013.
Turn to Club Showcase on page 12 to see how!
Civitan Clubs Spread
Holiday Cheer
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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FEATURES
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Research Report
Club Showcase
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The Saga of the Four Chaplains
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Top Civitan Recruiters
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Nigeria
1997
Ghana
1997
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 SG-19
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
Lt. G.L. Fox
Lt. J.P. Washington
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the 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
• Plan ahead! Clergy Appreciation Week is typically held the
week of February 3. In 2014, that is February 2-8. 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.
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.
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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• 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.
• Clubs are encouraged to find an outstanding layperson to
speak. 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.
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Dr. Adrienne Lahti: 2013 McNulty Civitan Scientist
Dr. Adrienne Lahti, the 2013 recipient of the McNulty Civitan Scientist Award, is Professor of
Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). A
researcher at the Civitan International Research Center, she is also Director of the First Episode
Psychosis Clinic at UAB, which helps people recently diagnosed with schizophrenia.
Dr. Adrienne Lahti received her medical degree
from the University of Liege, in Belgium. She
received her residency training at the University
of Michigan, and a Fellowship in Schizophrenia
Research at the Maryland Psychiatric Research
Center in Baltimore, MD.
Dr. Lahti has published over 90 papers on severe
mental illness. She is a charter member for the
NIMH study section NPAS. She is the recipient
of the McKee Jarboe Award for Mental Health
Research and the Graduate Dean’s Award for
Excellence in Mentorship. She is a member of the
American College of Psychopharmacology. She
received the McNulty Civitan Scientist Award in
October 2013.
Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe and disabling brain disorder that affects about 1 percent of
both men and women in America. Symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions usually
begin during late puberty, starting around age 16 (or as late as age 30). The first signs are
often nebulous or misunderstood – changes in school behavior and worsening grades. A child
might display odd behavior and lose long-time friends. The downward spiral can be rapid, with
complications ranging from obesity to illegal drug use. Schizophrenia can be a devastating
diagnosis for the whole family. Just as immediate trauma care can increase a person’s chances of survival, immediate treatment
can greatly decrease the severity and progression of schizophrenia. Complications can be
lessened if aggressive, comprehensive treatment is begun as soon as possible. Unfortunately,
patients with schizophrenia often display symptoms long before they seek or receive help. First
Episode Clinics reduce that delay, and help patients get treatment shortly after the first diagnosis
(or the “first episode”).
Family is an integral part of the treatment mix at the First Episode Clinic, as family members
can be central in helping the schizophrenic patient cope and manage their disease. However,
there are still barriers that families and patients must overcome. A study in Psychiatric Services
reported that family members said entry into the mental health system frequently occurred
during a crisis, which may involve the police. Follow-up care can be fragmented, and issues often
arise with insurance coverage.
The First Episode Clinic works to address those issues, They monitor the use of medication,
establishes a support system with family, and helps family members become advocates for the
patient.
Dr. Lahti’s research involves the use of brain imaging techniques (PET, fMRI, MR Spectroscopy,
DTI) to study schizophrenia. She is currently the Principal Investigator on a National Institute
of Mental Health project aimed at bridging human brain imaging with postmortem studies in
schizophrenia.
Dr. Lahti also researches the effects of psychotropic drugs on brain function and biochemistry
for people with schizophrenia. This work gives new hope for people and families affected by this
illness, and paves the way to better, faster, and more effective treatment in the future.
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2013-14
Oo-ee, oo-ee baby... Won’t ya let me take you on a sea cruise?
Exclusive 2nd Quarter Incentives...
We will be holding a drawing for a FREE Cruise and registration fees (up to $1,000)
for our 2014 International Convention!
-What you need to do:
Earn MST, by sponsoring four members, between October 1 and March 31
-Deadline: All additions must be received by March 31st
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Also this quarter, Double Golden Circle Charter Funds.
-New club must charter between January 1 and March 31 with 30 or more
members to qualify.
-Drawing: Held in Mid-April!
Throughout the 2013-2014 year....
MST pin issued to Civitans
who sponsor 4 or more
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1st member pin issued to all
Civitans who sponsor their 1st
new member
More exciting incentives to come...
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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
LeRoy C. Parks
Valley District
Clarksville, Tennessee
Adrian Edge
Mississippi North District
Booneville, Mississippi
Sherry Garrett
Mississippi North District
Nettleton, Mississippi
Tammy Pearson
Dr. Bobbie L. Walden Carol Kline-Watson
Appalachian District
Alabama District North Great Southwest District,
Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
Gadsden, Alabama Albuquerque, New Mexico
Member Sponsorship Team
Sponsored a minimum of 4 members in 2012-13 or sponsored 50 or more members total!
Districts with Most MST's in 2012-13:
Heartland District......................... 27 MST’s
North Carolina District East......... 24 MST’s
Appalachian District..................... 24 MST’s
ALABAMA CENTRAL
Dick Berliner, Greater Titusville
Michael L. Brown, Birmingham*
Susan Campbell, Research*
Jack W. Chandler, Associate Member*
Walt Davis, Tuscaloosa*
K. Dee Hutsler, ACTION*
John L Lanier, Jr, Titusville
Matt Mitcham, Pell City
Robert Raiford, ACTION**
David Rigdon, Brent*
Louis M. Stephens, ACTION*
Jim Yerkey, Associate Member*
ALABAMA NORTH
Barney Brown, Boaz*
Ray Cahoon, Associate Member*
Ann Edwards, Somerville
John W. Gant, Pisgah*
Thomas W Giles, Friendship
Ed Higdon, Priceville*
John Ingwersen, Florence
Cameron Kay, Tuscumbia
Grady Liles, Florence*
James McKemy, Lakewood
Pat Jex McKemy, Guntersville Ladies
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James Ray, Central Heights
Shirley Sudduth, Addison*
Bob W. Walden, Gadsden*
Ruth Walker, Community of Boaz*
Joann Walls, Hanceville*
ALABAMA-WEST FLORIDA
Randall H. Eckhoff, Cottage Hill**
Jerry L. Goodson, Sr. Boll Weevil*
Jacque Hawkins, Enterprise
Paul Hill, Associate Member*
Penny Nichols, Millbrook
Charles Rice, Montgomery
Steve Silas, Millbrook
Jim E. Smith, Pensacola*
Jimmy Sutherland, Millbrook
APPALACHIAN
Kim Carlock, Lafayette
Chuck Cochran, Battlefield
Cathy Cooke, East Hamilton
Jeff Dillard, Morristown
W. E. Bill Draper, Gate City*
Dan Farley, Associate Member*
Judy Fleming, Associate Member *
James Graham, Cleveland
Michael Grider, YP Knoxville
Betsy Grise, Richmond
Deborah Hargrave, Powell
Nathan Higdon, YP Knoxville
Julia Hurley, YP Knoxville
Sheila Idol, Nocatula**
Genny B. Kidd, Maryville-Alcoa*
David Ledford, Rockwood
Jennifer Linginfelter, YP Knoxville
Amber Madaris, Rise & Shine Ladies
Kathy Marshall, Frankfort
Kendyl Massey, Volunteer ACTION**
Caroline E. Moody, Double L*
Renée Moss, Frankfort
Leonard Travis, Winchester*
Brooke Williams, YP Chattanooga
CALIFORNIA
Larry Beaver, Live Oak Golf*
Amy S. Fogo, San Marcos*
Sandie R. Shapiro, Live Oak Golf*
Greg Sommer, Temecula
CANADIAN EAST
Marie F.E. Arnold, Greater Petawawa
Peter Guthrie, Almonte*
Louise Kinney, Chateauguay
Carol Rubino, Perth
Carolyn Trenholme, Smiths Falls
Bryan Wiltsie, Smiths Falls
Julie Wiltsie, Smiths Falls
CANADIAN WEST
C. Ed Davies, Kitchener-Waterloo*
CARDINAL
Edward Baum, Athens*
Joe Brandjes, Marietta
Fon H. Coffman, Pioneer Ladies*
Lon Mitchell, Maumee Valley*
Nereyda B. Kircher, Naples*
Ruthe M. Kurtz, Heart of Florida*
Phyllis Lavigna, Sunset
Bonnie Ruth, St Petersburg
Barbara Silver, Sunset
CHESAPEAKE
Deborah Barber, Hopewell-Prince
George
Ann Hallawell Krome, Associate
Member*
Eugene Kinder, Martinsburg*
Delores G Leonard, Fairfax
Steven E. Leonard, Fairfax
John Markey, Roanoke*
Ginger Malone, Catoctin
Cynthia McKoy, CFS Proud Hearts*
Denise Phelps, Frederick
Nancy Shaffer, Frederick Challenger
Fon Smith, Frederick*
GEORGIA
George H. Chandler, Winterville*
Terry Crouch, Duluth*
Faye E. Evans, Atlanta Skyline**
Mary Greenway-Karras, East Cobb*
Charles Jackson, Kaolin
Linda Lane, Hawkinsville*
Velva Lewis, Atlanta Tech
Hazel Miller, Hawkinsville**
Kenneth G Neybert, Dalton
EH “Coots” Turner, Associate
Member *
Angela Davis Williams, South West
Fulton
Susan Young, Duluth
FLORIDA
Philip H. Baker, Gainesville, FL*
Lee Conrey, Arlington
Robert Lee Dietz, Lake Eola*
Joanne E. Dotson, Clay County
Polly Forestier, Treasure Coast*
Martha J. Mattie Fraser, Uptown*
Helen C. Galloway, Frontier Central*
Karen Johnston, Sunset
GREAT SOUTHWEST
Liza Gomez Akley, Gateway City
Lonn Andrews, Cortez**
Noel D. Behne, Duke City*
Jean Block, Albuquerque Womens*
Dan Brown, City of Vision *
Tony Cook, City of Vision**
Jennifer Dillon, Metro Phoenix
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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:
By sponsoring four or more members in the previous fiscal year.
By sponsoring 50 or more members total – Civitans who achieve this goal are
given life-member status as a MST.
If you earn MST status 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 you must sponsor four or more members during the current fiscal year.
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.
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 185 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 volunteer successes with people around you and sponsor them into your
Civitan club. Earn your 2013-14 MST Pin!
 Top Recruiters For 2012-2013
Recruited the most members between October 1, 2012 – September 30, 2013
Tammy Pearson
Battlefield Civitan Club
Appalachian District
(102)
Kendyl Massey
Volunteer ACTION Civitan Club
Appalachian District (40)
Faye E. Evans
Atlanta Skyline Civitan Club
Georgia District (24)
Patricia Perkal, River of Hope
Dea Renfro, River of Hope
Virginia Sanchez, Farmington
Cecil Scales, Farmington
Curtis R. Schuyler, Sandia *
HEART OF THE WEST
Salomon Braun, Civitan Car Club Las
Vegas
Virginia Campbell McAffee, Idaho Falls*
Jennifer Dawson, Bannock
Mark Eisinger, Las Vegas**
Donald Hanak, London Bridge*
April Hansen, Caribou
Jerry Harvey, Roadrunner*
Edward H. Jabs, Associate Member*
Gerald Kimber, Bannock
Glen Lattin, Bannock*
Ron Lawson, Civitan Car Club Las
Vegas
Nancy Lofthouse, Caribou
Carl Mangelsdorf, III, Roadrunner**
Ann McCarty, Bannock
Sydney Morgan, Idaho Falls
Teresa Wakeman, Bannock*
Eve Wilson, Idaho Falls
HEARTLAND
Lisa Belcastro, Ranger
Rita Blackwood, Hot Springs*
Katheryn Bradley, Malden
Debbie Bruce-Juhlke, Heart of the
Rock**
Harold L. Connell, Wichita*
Vivian Dail, Dallas Town North
Jo West Davis, Hot Springs
Ollie Bob Edmondson, Austin ACTION
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Joe G. Parker
Durham Civitan Club
North Carolina District East (24)
Pamela Fleming, Malden
Jilayna Hammon, Paragould
Gloria Harris, Morning Glory
Ann Hudson, Bryant*
Steve Jackson, Cabot
Isaiah Jones, Austin ACTION
Frank Kelley, Ranger
Kim Kelley, Ranger
Harry Buddy Matson, Little Rock*
Fred S. Norman, Argenta*
Norma J Pew, West County
Aunean Rainwater, Searcy
Barbara Rodgers, Bootheel Ladies
Helen Schroeder, Cabot
George Thompson, Austin ACTION
Kathryn Smith Thompson, Austin
ACTION
Diana White, Ranger
Shane Willis, Twin Lakes
Janice Witt, Wyandotte County
MAGNOLIA
Bill Barnett, Minden
Lee J Davis, University
Etta Saxton, Gautier
Bridget Stephens, ACTION Krewe
James Thomas, ACTION Krewe
Steve Wade, Okatoma
Keith Wilson, North Bay
MISSISSIPPI NORTH
Deborah S. Blaylock, Downtown
Shannon
Jeffery Edge, Booneville*
John Fuquay, Starkville
Peggy Goode, West Point*
Richard Johnston, Starkville
Patricia Koepsel
Tysons Civitan Club
Chesapeake District (30)
Sherry Garrett
Nettleton Ladies Civitan Club
Mississippi North District (27)
James McKemy
Lakewood Civitan Club
Alabama District North (25)
Bryan Wiltsie
Smiths Falls Civitan Club
Canadian East District (24)
Pat Jex McKemy
Guntersville Ladies Civitan Club
Alabama District North (21)
Duane Capps
Southeast Guilford Civitan Club
North Carolina District East (19)
Michelle Moss, Houston PLUS
Scott Murphree, Houston PLUS
Susie Murphree, Houston PLUS
David Neilsen, Tupelo Luncheon
Ralph Pound, Tupelo Breakfast*
Fletcher Powers, BatesvilleDillard
Richardson, Tupelo Luncheon *
George Stegall, Houston PLUS
Stephen Thompson, Tupelo Luncheon
Nate Wigginton, Downtown Shannon
NEW ENGLAND
Denise H Murphy, Meriden-Wallingford
NORTH CAROLINA EAST
Duane Capps, Southeast Guilford
Camden Carver, Triangle YP
Dewey M. Corn, High Point*
Harriett Covington, Hawfields*
Donna De Weil, The Cape Lookout
Janice Faulk, Hearts-N-Hands
Michael B Fleming, Greensboro*
Sam Glover, Triangle YP
Denise Guldner, The Cape Lookout
Andy Leggette, Garner
Velvet Leggette, Garner
Shawn Locklear, Fairmont
Henry Martin, New Bern*
Michael McClintock, Southeast
Guilford
Joe G. Parker, Durham**
Louise Pinkelton-Hofer, Gateway**
Justin Pressly, The Cape Lookout
JB Price, Goldsboro*
Everette Richardson, Jr, South Raleigh
Beverly A Sealy, Hearts-N-Hands
Edison E. Temple, Four Oaks*
Marlo L Thaggard, Hearts-N-Hands
Kathi Whitfield, Tryon
Leigh A Wilkinson, Tryon*
NORTH CAROLINA WEST
Gayle Beatty, Race City
Howard W Brown, Jr, Granite Quarry
Curtis C. Farlow, New Market*
Frank Goodnight, Salisbury*
J. Albert Hiatt, Statesville Evening*
George Jordan, Cooleemee*
John M Karriker, Statesville Evening
Jerry L. Laney, Monroe* *
W. Travis Mangum, Shelby
Jerry McGee, Monroe*
Sandra P McGill, Surry
C. Wayne Mullis, Salisbury**
Donald F. Parker, Race City*
Lena Reinsvold, Mocksville*
Dr Betsy Rosenbalm, Catawba County
Heather Riddle, Catawba
Melinda C Ring, Stokes
Helen J Shine, New Bern
John E Sigmon, Iredell
William R. “Bob” Snyder, Forsyth**
Alfred Thomas, New Market*
NORTH CENTRAL
Chuck Blasgen, Merrillville*
Marlene Dean-Doran, Westland*
Ron Falkner, Westland*
David Ford, Eaton Rapids
Marta Ford, Eaton Rapids
David E Guldin, Lenawee Co
Carroll Hamner, Vincennes**
Ralph Illingworth, Greater Lafayette
George E. Somers, Lenawee County*
SOUTH CAROLINA
Richard L. Crain, Sr., Greenville*
Charles Harvell, Associate
Member *
James W McIlrath, CPA, Myrtle
Beach*
Benjamin D. Moore, Associate
Member*
Jane G. Warner, Sunrise*
VALLEY
Jay Albertia, Clarksville**
Leslie Benmark, Joelton
Don Brooks, Hopkinsville
WW Bryan, Jr, Hopkinsville
L. Dossett Foster, Cordova*
Tom Essary, Joelton
Robert N Hood, Owensboro
Ed Pennington, Hilldale
Judy Powell, Monterey
J. Dwight Ragsdale, Dickson**
Tony Sanders, Owensboro
James T Thomas, Clarksville
Clarence White, Jr, Northwest
Nashville
* Sponsored more than 50
members
** Sponsored more than 100
members
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has kept you busy looking for the best buys online, so it’s time to stop surfing the
web and start cruising the seas! Warm waters, balmy breezes, white sands and lush
undersea life await you on the 2014 Civitan International Cruise Convention from
Ft. Lauderdale to the western Caribbean.
Grand Cayman
Enjoy water adventures, like stingray encounters and snorkeling, in Grand
Cayman. Meet playful dolphins up close and personal! Not much can
compare to getting the chance to hold a rare sea turtle – except maybe
hand-feeding gentle Southern Stingrays in the wild!
Immerse yourself in the luxury of George Town, where colorful traditional
Caribbean-style buildings meet high finance corporations. Enjoy dutyfree shopping on signature brands such as Versace, Tiffany, Gucci, and
more. An amazing combination of luxury and local treasures await you in
our Cayman Islands port of call.
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Wrapped around a small bay with postcard-worthy snugness, Ocho
Rios is a former fishing village. With Main Street lined with shopping
plazas, craft markets and fast-food emporiums, many welcome the
opportunity to experience the country without straying too far.
Ocho Rios makes an excellent center for active travelers. Explore the
scenic north coast for unforgettable adventures such as zip-line tours,
horseback riding and waterfall visits!
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young professionals
Our YP (Young Professionals) Civitan clubs are off to an incredible start, with 176 charter members added to the Civitan
family through the first five clubs! The excitement and enthusiasm for this new category of Civitan is infectious! Every
club has chartered with at least 30 members. Although each club is different, one common thread runs through: the
desire to get involved in their communities and make a difference through Civitan.
Take a look at what these up and coming Civitans have been up to…
YP Civitan Club of Greensboro (North Carolina District East)
Chartered June 28, 2013 - sponsored by the Southeast Guilford Civitan Club
Greensboro YPs got involved with Habitat for Humanity on a build project at Peacehaven Community, a
community for people with disabilities. They have also volunteered with local Special Olympics and The Buddy
Walk, helping raise awareness about Down syndrome!
YP Civitan Club of Chattanooga (Appalachian District)
Chartered July 31, 2013 - sponsored by the Chattanooga Civitan Club
Members partnered with the Battlefield Civitan Club for the 6th annual senior adult prom at Parkside Nursing
Home, they donated books for Brazil in partnership with Amazon.com, held a food drive for the elderly in their
community, and "adopted" children this Christmas!
Triangle YP Civitan Club (North Carolina District East)
Chartered September 25, 2013 - sponsored by the Durham Civitan Club
Triangle YP Civitans have chipped in with their local Special Olympics, collected food items for the Feed the
Pack Food Pantry, made cards for children in the local hospital over the holidays, and raised over $800 for
local charities!
YP Knoxville Civitan Club (Appalachian District)
Chartered September 30, 2013 - sponsored by Lenoir and Abingdon Civitan Clubs
Members have gotten involved in the Montgomery Village Ministry this year, collecting toys and items for the
residents to “shop” for to give to their families this year. They have collected items for a local animal shelter
and adopted several Angel Tree seniors.
YP Civitan Club of Birmingham (Alabama Central District)
Chartered December 3, 2013 - sponsored by the ACTION Civitan Club
Birmingham YPs are off to an incredible start! They have packed and sent off goodie bags for troops in
Afghanistan. For the holidays, they partnered with the MS Society to bring Christmas presents and clothes
to a family truly in need.
For more information on YP club building, contact Civitan International Headquarters
at yp@civitan.org, or call 1-800-CIVITAN, ext. 131.
Civitan Awareness Month coming in April!
Clubs around the world will be making an extra effort in April to promote Civitan in their towns, cities, states and provinces!
PR Chairs and club officers, visit the Communications and PR tab on www.civitan.org for tools to use promoting Civitan in
your community. Don't become your area's best-kept secret!
See next issue for more information, and tips on getting the word out in April - and year round.
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CLUB SHOWCASE
Cabot Honors Local Educator
Cabot, AR - Over the years, Civitan has become well-known in countless communities for
supporting local schools, educators, and youth. The Civitans of Cabot, Arkansas follow in
this great tradition, and recently chose to honor a dedicated educator in their community.
At a recent event, the Cabot club presented Dr. Tony Thurman, superintendent of Cabot
Public Schools, with a Civitan Junior Fellow. The club honors local educators each year
through this presentation, as a way to recognize community leaders while also supporting
Civitan's mission. Dr. Thurman was surprised and honored at the presentation, and
pleased to hear that the funds for the fellow go to support education for Civitans and
Junior Civitans. Thanks to the Cabot Civitans for supporting their local community, and
giving local educators the recognition they truly deserve.
Superintendent Tony Thurman, left, with Cabot Civitan Steve Jackson.
Did you know?
Civitan Junior Fellows fund Civitan's annual Shropshire Scholarships, awarded each year to Civitan and Junior Civitan applicants. A Junior
Fellow can be purchased for $300 through Civitan International Headquarters. The recipient can be awarded at the Junior Civitan International
Convention, if you so choose, and will receive a commemorative plaque. Contact the Civitan Development Department at 1-800-CIVITAN to
find out more.
Merrillville Delivers Christmas Cheer
Merrillville, AL - For the past 13 years, the Merrillville Civitan Club has been designing and
creating special Angel ornaments for the Civitan-Sparks Clinics at the Civitan International
Research Center. This year was no different!
Club Chairperson Justine Gaydos designs a different "Angel" each year, which members during
October and November. 140 ornaments were created this year! 100 angels were sent to the
Civitan-Sparks Clinics this year for children to take home. The other 40 angels were distributed
to children at the local group home.
Ramseur Food Drive
Ramseur, NC - When the Ramseur Area Civitan Club began their food drive for local food pantries, they
only had one container to fill... but it was a huge one!
On Saturday, December 7, club president Robert Hesselmeyer pulled in to the local Just Save grocery store
in his pick-up truck. Civitans there greeted shoppers and challenged them to fill the back of Hesselmeyer's
pick-up truck with food for the needy. Over the course of the morning, donations started piling up. By noon,
generous shoppers had completely FILLED the back of the pick-up truck with nearly 600 non-perishable
food items!
Civitans proudly delivered the donation to the Ramseur Food Pantry and Church on the Rock food ministries.
In the spirit of the season, they made a series of other donations to local community organizations:
Top, Left to right: Larry Swaim, Judi Brinegar, Debbie Barber, Merita Wall, Linda Allred, Just Save co-manager Daniel Gillis and store manager Gary Edmonds.
Bottom: Ramseur Area Civitans Debbie Barber, Shirley Lednum, and Merita Wall add
donations to the truck.
• 1,000 candy canes for the Asheboro Christmas parade
• 600 packets of hot chocolate and 144 bags of coffee to the Church
on the Rock food ministry
• 3,000 packets of hot chocolate, 288 bags of coffee, and five boxes of
toiletries to the Ramseur Food Pantry
Thanks to these generous Civitans and their hard work, hundreds of people in their area will have a
holiday season that's a little brighter, warmer, and sweeter.
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Vina Civitan Fruit Baskets
Vina, AL - The Vina Civitan Club met in late November for their annual Fruit
Basket project. Each year, the club assembles fruit baskets as a community
outreach project, and delivers them to families in need. The club gathered
together dozens upon dozens of apples, navel oranges, bananas, and pears.
Baskets were made even sweeter by the addition of peppermints, Tootsie
Rolls, and candy canes.
Club president Bryan Moomaw says, "I'm so very grateful to all the members
of our club for their time and willingness to go out and serve our great town."
Sitting from L-R: Vina Civitans Mary Mitchell, Philomena Moomaw,
Lula Abston, and Dannie Leigh Osborn. Photo by Bryan Moomaw
New Clubs
Chartered
The following new Civitan clubs
recently held their chartering ceremonies.
Please join us in congratulating them, and welcoming
them to the Civitan family!
Marietta Club donates
Thanksgiving Treats
Lahore One Civitan Club - Lahore, Pakistan
Chartered October 27, 2013
YP Civitan Club of Birmingham - Birmingham, AL
December 3,2013
Marietta, GA - On November 12, the Marietta Civitan Club
came together to donate a staple of Thanksgiving dinner for
dozens of families.
YP Civitan Club of Raleigh - Raleigh, NC
December 27, 2013
Each year, Marietta Civitans partner with the Center for Family
Resources (CFR) for their annual food drive. Prior to this year's
food drive, Civitans heard that each year, CFR runs short of one
commonly overlooked item: cranberry sauce.
Ann Arundel Ladies Civitan Club - Pasadena, MD
December 30, 2013
Marietta Civitans focused their collection efforts, and managed
to pull together 120 cans of cranberry sauce! That's nearly 100
pounds of this holiday treat - all gathered together at their November 12 meeting. CFR representative Sarah Tonsmeire was
present at the meeting to accept the cranberry sauce - and was
also grateful for the help carrying it out to her car!
In all, the Center for Family Resources provided a Thanksgiving
meal - including cranberry sauce - to approximately 1,400 local
families. The cranberry sauce was accompanied by a monetary
donation to CFR, as well. That donation will help CFR in its
mission to help individual and families become self-sufficient,
breaking the cycle of poverty.
Members of the YP Civitan Club of Birmingham, AL
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A Time to Dance, A Time to Hug
Fort Dodge, IA – Santa Claus was busy giving out hugs Sunday afternoon for the annual Civitan
Christmas party.
The event, along with the spring prom dance, is one of the ways Fort Dodge's Civitan club serves
physically and mentally disabled people in the area.
This year, 150 clients from the Fort Dodge area and Humboldt came to visit Santa, sample Christmas
cookies, and dance with their friends, said Civitan President Nancy Leo.
"That's higher than last year," Leo said.
The club was formed 45 years ago, and has been doing the Christmas party for at least 28 years, she
said. The party started at 3 p.m. at Ride's Ballroom, with JAMM to the Music providing a mix of holiday
tunes, country and the Macarena to get the clients dancing.
"They look forward to it every year," said John Rutledge, a personal service provider from Eagle Grove's
group home.
Rutledge went over the contents of the gift bag from Santa: popcorn, a holiday scarf, pop, and necessities like shampoo and soap.
Many seemed just as interested in the hug and photo op.
For Jessie Thede, this year's party was a day for family and friends.
"She loves it. She asks her aunt to come every time," said Jessie's mother Lori Thede. "Her cousin came this time too. It's a family deal."
The Thedes have been coming for about three years now, ever since they heard about it from some other parents.
"She lives at home, and we didn't know about this before," Lori Thede said. "She likes to come see her friends. The kids she graduated with."
The Fort Dodge Civitan Club has 26 members, and meets each Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Zakeers.
Story by Joe Sutter, Messenger News
Wilson High Chips In
FLORENCE, SC (WMBF) – Junior Civitans at Wilson High School
in Florence are showing their support for those people who have
been devastated by Typhoon Haiyan.
The student group known as the Civinettes is made up of
approximately 100 girls, and for the past few weeks they've been
collecting funds to send to the Philippines. So far the group has collected $500 with the help of school bake
sale.
Left: Pam Duggan, OCC; Civitans Carol Matthews, Rhonda James, Barbara Wilson,
President Kent Wilson; Kammee Lindsey, seated.
Right: Phyllis Dake, seated; Jennifer Miller, Connie Bishop, Jo Lundy, Ray Ingram
Putting Their
Best Foot Forward
Athens, TN - Athens Civitans got into the holiday spirit this Christmas
by collecting filling gift shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child with
Samaritan's Purse. Club members met in December to fill colorful shoe
boxes with gift items for needy children.
In just one meeting, these Civitans filled 31 gift boxes, which were
collected by Pam Duggan, McMinn County OCC Coordinator, at their
November 19 meeting. Because of Athens Civitans, children in their
area had a much brighter Christmas.
Thanks to these generous Civitans for spreading the holiday spirit in
their community.
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Monday they'll be gathering together toiletry kits to also send
over. They'll have a box set up at the front of the high school to
encourage students and members of the public to donate small
toiletry items. According to the group's supervisor, Laura Anne Hofler, who is
also an English teacher with the school, some of the members of
the group have direct ties to the Philippines. "We have several students who are personally affected. They
grew up in the Philippines or they have family there or were born
there. So it really brought this far away tragedy closer to home,"
explained Hofler.
Hofler said some of the girls' direct connection with the disaster
is the reason they decided on helping, "So we tossed around ideas
like Operation Christmas Child and different things like that. We
thought this would be something that would personally mean a
lot to some of our own students."
Hofler added that the toiletry kits will be dropped off with a Filipino
church in the area that is going to make a trip to the Philippines. Copyright 2013 WMBF News. All rights reserved.
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First Annual Pierce Allen
Cartwright Community Day
Gautier, MS – More than
200 people visited Gautier
Middle School recently,
when Junior Civitans held
their first annual Pierce
Allen Cartwright Community Day. Community and
regional health organizations came together for
the event, which focused
on health-oriented ways
to give back to the community.
The American Red Cross
conducted a blood drive,
and collected a total of 44
pints of blood. Each pint
donated will help up to
three people in the future! Attendees also signed up to become organ
donors, and learned more about this unique way to save lives and
help others. Informational booths were also set up by Dentist Cliff
Cook, Hope Haven Children’s Shelter, Mississippi Organ Recovery
Agency, Hancock Bank, Be the Match, American Cancer Society,
American Lung Association, and more.
A New Way to Learn
Southport, NC – The Southeast Brunswick Civitan Club in North
Carolina has a special focus on helping local children with developmental
disabilities. This can take many forms, but most recently, it meant a
donation that several local children were very excited about.
The club recently donated two iPads to classrooms at South Brunswick
Middle School and Supply Elementary. "We are so thankful to the Civitan
group for providing an iPad for our classroom," said Sarah Kelley. "My
students are such enthusiastic learners. I am looking forward to the
excitement and individual progress with this new classroom motivator." The club's goal is to conduct fundraising projects so they can distribute
as many iPads as possible throughout the system, giving children from
all households the chance to use these innovative learning tools. The
project has garnered so much attention that another local service
organization has decided to donate to their cause. The American Legion
Post 543 of St. James has volunteered to help.
“We are hosting our 3rd Annual Local Heroes Chili Cook-off on
November 23 and we reached out to the American Legion to invite
them to participate. As soon as they heard about what the cook-off
was going to support they immediately decided to donate an iPad
themselves,” says Civitan Chairman Jonathan Peele.
This event is named after Pierce Allen Cartwright, who drowned in a
pool accident in May 2013, just before his fourth birthday party. Junior
Civitans were inspired to organize the event when they learned that
Pierce’s family donated his organs. Mathew Cartwright, Pierce’s father,
is the club advisor.
Pierce’s memory lives on in the hearts of those who knew him, and
through this Community Day, which encourages people from all walks
of life to help others, however they can.
Civitan Magazine and You
Civitan Clubs Spread
Holiday Cheer
Magazine Submissions
Civitan Magazine is published six times a year to club members around the world. So we need
your news stories, events, and pictures! Is your club finishing an exciting project, organizing an
event in your commu- nity, or approaching a special milestone? Just email magazine@civitan.
org, call us, or mail your story to the address to the right, and your club could be in the next issue of Civitan Magazine. Please include as much information as you can – funds raised, how the
event impacts your community and/or club, and any other important details. Pictures are always
welcome, too - please send in jpeg format, sized 300k or larger. We hope to hear from you soon!
Address Updates / Removing Duplicate Deliveries
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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Civitan Magazine
P.O. Box 130744
Birmingham, AL 35213-0744
1-800-CIVITAN, ext. 134
Magazine@civitan.org
Membership-Leadership Dept.
Attn: Beth Towns
P.O. Box 130744
Birmingham, AL 35213-0744
1-800-CIVITAN, ext. 111
bethtowns@civitan.org
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Attention Civitan Golfers!
Registration for the 2014 Civitan International Golf Benefit is now open! On
August 10, Civitan golfers from around the world will come together for a
round of world-class golf in Miami, Florida. This annual event is one of our most
important fundraisers for the UAB Civitan International Research Center’s
research into developmental disabilities. Golfers, now is the time to get into
the swing of fundraising and make a real impact for Civitan's core mission - to
help people with developmental disabilities.
To participate, golfers must raise at least $1,500, but many raise much
more. This can come from individual donations, club contributions, or even
business sponsorships. There are prizes for the top fundraisers, top sponsoring
clubs, and even a coveted spot on the Civitan International Golf Benefit Trophy
for the winning team!
Register as soon as possible, and you will receive periodic updates from the
Development Department on this year's course, fundraising materials, and
other information!
To play
•Contact the Civitan Development 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 Development Department 1-800-CIVITAN, ext. 103 or 104
•Visit www.civitan.org/golfdonation