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

 Purpose
To improve lives through fellowship in service
worldwide.
 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.

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

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

 Attend club meetings regularly
 Remain current on club dues and fees
 Participate in club service and fund-
raising projects
 Share the experience with others
 Demonstrate pride in membership
 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
 Our district is one of 28 districts in Civitan
International
 Our area is one of _?__ areas in our district
 Our club is one of _?__ clubs in our area
Organizational
Structure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 Our club members vote on:
• Election of club officers and directors
• Amendments to club bylaws
 The Board of Directors
• Determines club policies
• Approves club projects
• Approves and controls club budget
• Manages the club
Club Administration

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

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

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

Our Club’s Projects
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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 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.
Conventions

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-Helm
• President’s Council
• Legacy Society
• Fellows Recognition
• Scholarship 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 Candy Box Project
• Civitan Coin Box Project
• Claxton Fruit Cake Sales
• Paula Deen’s Low Country Culinary Kit Sales
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.
Research Center

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

 Name:
 Meeting Time:
 Location:
 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 Civitan projects have changed the quality
of life for millions of individuals with developmental
disabilities.
 How Can YOU Help?
• Recruitment (Inviting new members)
• Retention (Keeping current members)
• New Club Building (Chartering new clubs)
Membership Growth
50,000 Members by 2017

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

Club Award
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That’s Our Club
What questions do you have?

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