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Spring 2017 Number 3 Wendell Harless, Governor Emily Hodges, Editor ALABAMAALABAMA CENTRALCENTRAL EXPRESS EXPRESS OFFICIAL PUBLICATION, ALABAMA CENTRAL DISTRICT NO. 1 Volume XXXXVII Spring 2017 Number 3 Wendell Harless, Governor Emily Hodges, Editor Welcoming the World to Birmingham Birmingham Civitan Club Celebrates Centennial Birthday at CIRC On March 9, 2017, members of the Birmingham Civitan Club and numerous members of Civitan's Alabama Central District gathered at the Civitan International Research Cen- ter to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Club. Civitan's "Mother Club" as it is referred to was chartered in March 1917 by a few business men in Birmingham, Alabama and Civitan Centennial Celebration soon, the group formed an international service club organi- zation, Civitan international. Today, Civitan has approxi- in Birmingham mately 40,000 members worldwide in over 40 countries! The affair was marked by a presentation of the history of June 24 – 27 Civitan. This was followed by a talk by Dr. Alan Percy Sheraton Birmingham about the Top 5 discoveries by CIRC over the past 19 years. Downtown Hotel Finally, the Club President, Alan Hand was presented a Birmingham, Alabama proclamation from the Governor of the State of Alabama, Robert Bentley, recognizing the Clubs long history of com- munity service and commending them for their persever- Join Civitans from around the world in celebrating ance. The event was covered by Local TV and news media. our 100 years of service to our communities. Be a part of the gathering of Civitans and Junior Civitans to make this a fantastic celebration! Register by May 1st to avoid late penalty. Volunteers needed for Host Committee duties. Sign up early for the best committees. Visit www.civitan.org form registration infor- mation and forms. Sign-up at the Spring District meeting for the committee of your choice. Everyone needed to make this a convention to re- Club President Alan Hand and other Birmingham Club members member—hosted by the ‘Home District” of display the proclamation from Alabama Governor Robert Bentley Civitan. celebrating the 100th birthday of the “Mother Club” of Civitan International. 2 Spring 2017 Express Greetings Centennial Civitans. Greetings Centennial Civitans. We are at the half way point of the 2016-17 Civitan year and we are full speed ahead for the next six months. The Past Governor’s Benefit Reception for the Civitan International Research Center was held February 4 to honor Emily Hodges. There was a nice crowd, a good program and lots of money was raised for the Research Center. “Thank you” to all who participated. The Civitan International 100th birthday was March 17. CBS Channel 42 in Birmingham did a real nice two minute video on the Birmingham Civitan Club 100th birthday celebration. See it on Facebook (Alabama Central District Civitans). The Alabama Central District Spring Meeting is Saturday, May 20 at The Club, high atop Wendell Harless Red Mountain in Birmingham. We have a great program and special guest lined up. Governor Please send your registration by May 1st (see registration form later in this newsletter). The highlight of our year will be the Civitan International Convention in Birmingham, June 24-27. If you haven’t regis- tered already I certainly hope you will do so and be a part of the celebration. Thanks to those of you who have volun- teered to help with the convention. We still need many more volunteers. If you want to help, and haven’t volunteered yet, please get in touch with me. Our District Convention will be August 11-12, 2017 at the Ramada Plaza Beach Resort in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. What a way to “wind down”, or “wind up”, depending on your mood, at the end of a great Civitan Centennial Celebration year (see registration form later in this newsletter). With all the celebrations, meetings and conventions we still need to keep focused on growing our membership. New members are the lifeline to our progress. Progress is essential to our ability to serve our communities. So far this Civitan year, 18 (62%) of our clubs have a net gain of +1 or more members. Congratulations to Vestavia Hills with a net gain of +10 members. They have earned $100 in Civi-Bucks. There are five more clubs in our District that are five or fewer new members from earning theirs. As always, I am here to serve you. Please feel free to contact me if I can be of service Wendell Harless 205-527-0407 [email protected] District Convention 2017 ONIONS! Governor Harless invites you to join him for a weekend at the beach. We will return to a long time favorite place...the Ramada Plaza Beach Resort Hotel in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida on August 11-13, 2017. Onion Sales began March 1st! Registration cost will be $120.00 per delegate. Room block will be held no later than July10, 2017, Final orders with pay- reserve early. ment are due by Aril 28 to chair. Plan NOW...SAVE THE DATE...Join us in Ft. Walton! Delivery planned on or about May 11 to same locations as last year. Price is $10 per ten 2017 2017 pound bag. Country Western Friday Night Let’s have great sales! Spring 2017 Express 3 Greetings Fellow Civitans: Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Governor-elect for 2016-2017. The GE 2 Academy was very intense and productive. I have been tasked with an incredible amount of work and responsibility over the coming months in anticipation of being the Governor of the Alabama Central District for 2017-2018. Now that Spring is upon us, we are rapidly approaching the climax of the Centennial year with the International Convention on June 24th -28th. The ACD is anticipating a large turn- out for the event and hopefully each of you has registered to be a part of the festivities. The District needs your help in making it successful. There are volunteer opportunities through- out the event. Please contact me or any of the District Officers if you would like to part of the volunteer corps for the convention. I am looking forward to the upcoming District Judith Pike Governor-Elect meeting at The Club. The annual Camp ASCCA auction will be the highlight of the event so put your imagination to work on your club’s basket theme. Please remember that I am here to serve you. Do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of any assistance. Judith Pike 205-807-2872 [email protected] Growth and Retention Summary ~ John Lanier The quarter ending on March 31, 2017 continues to have encouraging signs regarding growth and retention in our Dis- trict. Our District began the 2016-17 Civitan Year with 640 members including 21 Associate members. We ended the 2nd Quarter with 634 members including 21 Associate members. We actually had a net +7 gain, but we are carrying 13 inactive members, therefore the net -6 member. This is a good retention/growth sign for this time of the year. So far this Civitan Year, 18 (62%) of our active clubs have a net sum of +1 or more new members! The top six clubs are: Vestavia Hills (10), Birmingham (8), Pell City (6), West Jefferson (6), Montevallo (5), and Research (5). Other clubs with at least a net of +1 are: Fairfield (2), Sylacauga(1), Phenix City (1), Greater Titusville (2), Wil- sonville (1), Crestwood (2), Center Point (1), Brent (2), ACTION (1), Northport (1), Alpha I (1), and Westside (1). Congrats to Vestavia Hills for earning $100 in Civi-Bucks! Birmingham is only two new members away and four other clubs are five or fewer new members from earning theirs. Continue scheduling and holding your Membership Meetings. Rebuilding the Mother Club/New Club Development: These efforts are underway to rebuild the Birmingham Civi- tan Club (“The Mother Club”) to its place of prominence in Civitan and Birmingham. After several weeks of meetings, inviting world class speakers, and great socials, the Birmingham Club is at fifteen members. Our goal for a successful rebuild is twenty members. Oh, by-the-way, Happy Birthday Birmingham Civitan Club as you lead us into our second century! The UAB YP Club is on hold for now and Alexander City Civitan Club is not making progress. Both clubs missed the projected charter dates of March 15th. We desperately need new club building ideas and candidates for our District. There is still time to charter at least one or more new clubs this Civitan year. John Lanier, Chair National Youth Leadership Forum ~ Harding University Searcy, AR June 4-9, 2017 Trip is for rising 10th - 12th graders recommended by Civitan clubs. Recruitment tips: Children and grandchildren of club members, Church youth groups, Recommendations from local school guidance counselors Cost: $300 per student sponsorship. Applications deadline is April 20, 2017 Contact info: Dennis Murphy [email protected] 256-404-3362 or Beverly Murphy [email protected] 256-404-7754 District Convention at Ramada in Ft. Walton Beach Florida ~ August 11-13, 2017 ~ Register Early! 4 Spring 2017 Express Junior Civitans ~ Lisa Abercrombie, Junior Chair Junior Civitan Leaders for Our Junior Civitan clubs are winding down with completing 2016-2017 their service and fundraising projects for the year. They are work- ing on completing their Collection Selection, Environmental Governor: Jessica Sprayberry Awareness, and Social Causes Awareness campaigns. Our clubs will be recognizing Advisor Appreciation and Civitan Appreciation during this Deputy Governor: Cambron Bice month. Our Public Relations Coordinator Gracie Kelley, Governor Jesse Sprayberry PR Coordinator: Gracie Kelley and Junior Civitan International President, Cambron Bice and I just recently returned from a fun filled and dance your heart out weekend, Dance A Thon, Lt.
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