Civitan International Civitan Member Education Membership—Leadership Program of Civitan International

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Purpose Purpose To improve lives through fellowship in service worldwide. To improve lives through fellowship in service worldwide. Mission Statement Mission Statement To build good citizenship by providing a volunteer association of clubs dedicated to serving individual and community needs with an emphasis on helping people with developmental disabilities. To build good citizenship by providing a volunteer association of clubs dedicated to serving individual and community needs with an emphasis on helping people with developmental disabilities. Civitan International

Founded in 1917 Founded in ,000 clubs in 30 countries 1,000 clubs in 30 countries Motto “Builders of Good Citizenship” Motto “Builders of Good Citizenship” World Headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama World Headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama 100 th Anniversary in th Anniversary in 2017 Civitan International

Change people’s lives Change people’s lives Improve your community and the world Improve your community and the world Build friendships Build friendships Enhance leadership skills Enhance leadership skills Develop business contacts Develop business contacts Receive Civitan Magazine and club communications Receive Civitan Magazine and club communications Enjoy discounts and promotions Enjoy discounts and promotions Insurance coverage for Civitan club projects Insurance coverage for Civitan club projects Member Benefits

Attend club meetings regularly Attend club meetings regularly Remain current on club dues and fees Remain current on club dues and fees Participate in club service and fund- raising projects Participate in club service and fund- raising projects Share the experience with others Share the experience with others Demonstrate pride in membership Demonstrate pride in membership Encourage others to join Encourage others to join Expectations of Members

Civitan International is a worldwide organization to which each Civitan club and member belong. It is administered by the Civitan International Board of Directors Civitan International is a worldwide organization to which each Civitan club and member belong. It is administered by the Civitan International Board of Directors Our district is one of 28 districts in Civitan International Our district is one of 28 districts in Civitan International Our area is one of _?__ areas in our district Our area is one of _?__ areas in our district Our club is one of _?__ clubs in our area Our club is one of _?__ clubs in our area Organizational Structure

District Name: District Name: Number of clubs in our district: Number of clubs in our district: Total number of members in district: Total number of members in district: Officers Officers Governor:Governor: Governor-Elect:Governor-Elect: Immediate Past Governor:Immediate Past Governor: Secretary:Secretary: Treasurer:Treasurer: One Director/Lt. Governor per areaOne Director/Lt. Governor per area Our District

Area: Area: Area Director/Lt. Governor: Area Director/Lt. Governor: Clubs in our area: Clubs in our area: Area Meeting/Project: Area Meeting/Project: Our Area

Charter date: Charter date: Active Members: Active Members: Club Honor Key Recipients: Club Honor Key Recipients: About Our Club

President: President: President Elect: President Elect: Immediate Past Pres.: Immediate Past Pres.: Secretary: Secretary: Treasurer: Treasurer: Directors: Directors: Our Club Officers

Community Service Community Service Membership & Retention Membership & Retention Programs & Entertainment Programs & Entertainment Fellowship & Attendance Fellowship & Attendance Budget & Finance Budget & Finance Bylaws Bylaws New Clubs New Clubs Publicity Publicity Youth Work Youth Work Fundraising Fundraising Club Committees

Club Meetings Club Meetings Phone Reminders Phone Reminders Club Newsletter Club Newsletter Board Meetings Board Meetings Club Website Club Website District Newsletter District Newsletter Civitan Magazine Civitan Magazine Civitan Website Civitan Website Communications

Parameters of Membership Parameters of Membership Parameters of Board Decisions Parameters of Board Decisions Organization of Committees Organization of Committees Club Meeting Guidelines Club Meeting Guidelines Guideline for Nomination of Officers Guideline for Nomination of Officers Financial Requirements Financial Requirements Standard Form for Club Bylaws

Our club members vote on: Our club members vote on: Election of club officers and directorsElection of club officers and directors Amendments to club bylawsAmendments to club bylaws The Board of Directors The Board of Directors Determines club policiesDetermines club policies Approves club projectsApproves club projects Approves and controls club budgetApproves and controls club budget Manages the clubManages the club Club Administration

Provides an opportunity to be involved in the decisions affecting club administration. Provides an opportunity to be involved in the decisions affecting club administration. Day:Day: Time:Time: Location:Location: Next meeting:Next meeting: Board of Directors Meeting

Administrative Account: Administrative Account: Income from club dues, meals, new member fees.Income from club dues, meals, new member fees. Service Account: Service Account: Income from public fundraising or contributions cannot be used to pay administrative expenses of the club.Income from public fundraising or contributions cannot be used to pay administrative expenses of the club. Finances – Budgeting

Cost $___ per month Cost $___ per month How my dues are spentHow my dues are spent Club Dues: $ Club Dues: $ District Dues: $ District Dues: $ International Dues: $ International Dues: $ Total Annual Dues: $ Total Annual Dues: $ Club Fees

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The annual Civitan International Convention is an excellent event, which allows clubs from around the world to exchange ideas, participate in forums, and share fellowship. The annual Civitan International Convention is an excellent event, which allows clubs from around the world to exchange ideas, participate in forums, and share fellowship. The annual District Convention is a celebration of accomplishments during the current year and is the kick off of a new Civitan year. It is held in August or September. Club officers and interested members attend. The annual District Convention is a celebration of accomplishments during the current year and is the kick off of a new Civitan year. It is held in August or September. Club officers and interested members attend. The District Mid-Year Conference gives presidents and district leaders the opportunity to attend classes and workshops about club operation and other exciting topics. The District Mid-Year Conference gives presidents and district leaders the opportunity to attend classes and workshops about club operation and other exciting topics. Conventions

Civitan International is a nonprofit 501C (3) entity. Individual contributions received annually are tax deductible. The following are club and individual programs: Civitan International is a nonprofit 501C (3) entity. Individual contributions received annually are tax deductible. The following are club and individual programs: Civitans-at-the-HelmCivitans-at-the-Helm President’s CouncilPresident’s Council Legacy SocietyLegacy Society Fellows RecognitionFellows Recognition Scholarship ProgramScholarship Program Charitable Contributions to Civitan International

Civitan International offers clubs turn-key programs that generate revenue to fund club projects, as well as Civitan International global initiatives. Current fundraisers are: Civitan International offers clubs turn-key programs that generate revenue to fund club projects, as well as Civitan International global initiatives. Current fundraisers are: Civitan Candy Box ProjectCivitan Candy Box Project Civitan Coin Box ProjectCivitan Coin Box Project Claxton Fruit Cake SalesClaxton Fruit Cake Sales Paula Deen’s Low Country Culinary Kit SalesPaula Deen’s Low Country Culinary Kit Sales Civitan International Major Fundraisers

The Center is the flagship project of Civitan International. This state-of-the- art Center brings top scientific minds and the latest technology together to create innovative therapies and treatments for people with developmental disabilities. The Center is the flagship project of Civitan International. This state-of-the- art Center brings top scientific minds and the latest technology together to create innovative therapies and treatments for people with developmental disabilities. Civitan International Research Center

Junior Civitan Junior Civitan A service club for teens that teaches the importance of giving back as a volunteer in their communityA service club for teens that teaches the importance of giving back as a volunteer in their community Campus Civitan Campus Civitan A service club for university/college students that gives young adults an opportunity to volunteer while attending college.A service club for university/college students that gives young adults an opportunity to volunteer while attending college. Civitan Family Sponsorship Programs

Name: Name: Meeting Time: Meeting Time: Location: Location: Advisor: Advisor: You are encouraged to attend their meetings. Our Club Sponsored

In North America 1 out of 10 families have children with developmental disabilities who need assistance. In North America 1 out of 10 families have children with developmental disabilities who need assistance. In North America Civitan projects have changed the quality of life for millions of individuals with developmental disabilities. In North America Civitan projects have changed the quality of life for millions of individuals with developmental disabilities. How Can YOU Help? How Can YOU Help? Recruitment (Inviting new members)Recruitment (Inviting new members) Retention (Keeping current members)Retention (Keeping current members) New Club Building (Chartering new clubs)New Club Building (Chartering new clubs) Membership Growth 50,000 Members by 2017

Recruitment (Inviting new members) Recruitment (Inviting new members) Two Membership Meetings Per YearTwo Membership Meetings Per Year Retention (Keeping current members) Retention (Keeping current members) Maximizing Civitan serviceMaximizing Civitan service New Member OrientationNew Member Orientation New Club Building (Charter new clubs) New Club Building (Charter new clubs) New Club Building processNew Club Building process New Club Development HandbookNew Club Development Handbook Membership Growth 50,000 Members by 2017

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