CIVITAN MAGAZINE
August 2025
In the August 2025 edition of Civitan Magazine, read about the latest work of Civitans from around the world, as well as highlight coverage of topics including:
- Full Convention Recap Including Articles on the Following:
- Polly Forestier, Civitan’s First Female President Speaks at Convention 2025
Forestier, Civitan International’s first female volunteer president, returned to the spotlight at the 2025 Convention in Dunwoody, Georgia, inspiring attendees with reflections on her decades of service and the enduring power of community leadership. Her presence underscored the convention’s theme of “Listening, Learning and Leading,” celebrating Civitan’s legacy while charting a bold path forward. - Teresa Wakeman Honored with Civitan International Honor Key
Wakeman was awarded the Civitan International Honor Key, recognizing her exceptional volunteer service and unwavering dedication to the organization as a member for over 25 years. Her honor was a highlight of the 2025 convention, celebrating her impact on Civitan’s mission of service and community leadership. - Clarksville Civitan Club Wins Dr. Courtney Shropshire Award
The Clarksville Civitan Club was honored with the prestigious Dr. Courtney W. Shropshire Outstanding Civitan Club Award, recognizing their exceptional year of service and leadership within the community. Their achievement highlights a commitment to going above and beyond in fulfilling Civitan’s mission of impact and inclusion.
- Polly Forestier, Civitan’s First Female President Speaks at Convention 2025
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February 2025
In the February 2025 edition of Civitan Magazine, read about the latest work of Civitans from around the world, as well as highlight coverage of topics including:
- Celebrating 75 Year Member, James R. Minter
What a milestone! Read more about a Civitan, who has been a member for 75 YEARS! Currently, 95 years young, Mr. James Minter is still a member of the Marietta Civitan Club in Georgia and has fond memories of his service with Civitan. This article is a MUST READ! - Register Today for Convention 2025 (August 6-9th)
We hope you have heard by now, but if not, we are excited to share we are headed to Atlanta, Georgia for Convention 2025. We hope you love the new convention artwork to get you excited about all there is to come! - All In Summit 2025 Recap
Our Junior Civitans had a busy weekend during our recent All In Summit! From a visit to the Civitan International Research Center to an informative and motivating speech from keynote speaker, Nick “Sunshine” Tokman from Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch, the students had a blast!
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October 2024
Happy New Civitan Year! In the October 2024 edition of Civitan Magazine, read about the latest work of Civitans from around the world, as well as highlight coverage of topics including:
- New Civitan International President – Meet Michael Morgan
Read more from our new International President Michael Morgan and his goals for our organization this Civitan year. - Civitan Member Spotlights
See who has been caught in the Civitan Spotlight with three new stories about members who have been in Civitan 30 years or more! These are truly some amazing stories! - Celebrating 50 Years of Women in Civitan
Inside this month’s magazine, you are in for a treat! Read a personal reflection from Past International President, Kendyl Massey, about what 50 years of women in Civitan means to her. Also, read more about two women nominated for the Women in Civitan highlight!
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REMINDER: At the most recent convention, the Civitan International Board approved a new policy which now allows the Civitan Magazine to be published by the 28th of every publishing month: October, February, May and August. The previous date was by the 15th, but this change will allow more time for the editorial team to include all applicable content in that publishing month. Submit your club news for a chance to be featured in an upcoming publication! Click here to tell us about what’s going on in your club or region.
August 2024
In the August 2024 edition of Civitan Magazine, read about the latest work of Civitans from around the world, as well as highlight coverage of topics including:
- Full Convention Recap: Who Won Awards, Photos, & More!
Be sure to read this month’s magazine which includes a full recap of this year’s convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico! - Exclusive Content – Club Building Tips from the Smoky Mountain Civitan Club Builders
Inside this month’s magazine, you are in for a treat! Read articles from club builders about one of Civitan’s newest clubs, the Smoky Mountain Civitan Club - Year in Review & Looking Ahead
Read articles of reflection of the previous Civitan year and optimism about what’s to come for Civitan from both this year’s President Dee Hutsler and Civitan’s Executive Vice President, Mark Eisinger
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UPDATE: At the most recent convention, the Civitan International Board approved a new policy which now allows the Civitan Magazine to be published by the 28th of every publishing month: October, February, May and August. The previous date was by the 15th, but this change will allow more time for the editorial team to include all applicable content in that publishing month. Submit your club news for a chance to be featured in an upcoming publication! Click here to tell us about what’s going on in your club or region.
May 2024
In the May 2024 edition of Civitan Magazine, read about the latest work of Civitans from around the world, as well as highlight coverage of topics including:
- Remembering Past International President (PIP), William Alvin Owens & Wife, Dorlis LaVerne Owens
W. Alvin Owens passed in April of this year, just two months after his wife of nearly 68 years. Learn more about the contributions of this couple to the mission of Civitan. - Exclusive Content – Convention Preview
Read PIP Dan Brown’s “Top 10 Lists” on Reasons to Attend Convention and check out the tenative schedule for the 2024 Convention in Albuquerque, NM set for Aug. 4-7th - MORE GROWTH FOR CIVITAN! – Civitan Welcomes New Clubs in the U.S. & Abroad
Read articles about the new Cullman Civitan Club in Alabama and more about another Civitan club in Italy!
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February 2024
In the February 2024 edition of Civitan Magazine, read about the latest work of Civitans from around the world, as well as highlight coverage of topics including:
- Remembering Past International President (PIP), Danny Jackson
Read tributes from Civitan International Executive Vice President and PIP, Mark Eisinger & Longtime friend of Jackson’s and PIP, Bill Buscher - Civitan Welcomes New Clubs in the U.S. & Abroad
Read articles about the new Kindness Krew Civitan Club and a new young professionals Civitan club in Italy - Civitan Club News
Read more about service activities from clubs around the world - Civitan Spotlight: Paul Sharian
Celebrating Georgia resident, age 96, for 50 years of service to Civitan
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October 2023
In the October 2023 edition of Civitan Magazine, read about the latest work of Civitans from around the world, as well as highlight coverage of topics including:
- New Year, New Theme: We Are Civitan!
Meet Our New International President, Dee Hutsler - New Leadership at World Headquarters
An Informative Q & A with our New Executive Vice President, Mark Eisinger - Inside Civitan’s 103rd Annual Convention
Read updates from this year’s event in Indianapolis - Civitan Club News
Read more about service activities from clubs around the world - Matchless Milestone
Past International President Honored with First Ever Presentation
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August 2023
In the August 2023 edition of Civitan Magazine, read about the latest work of Civitans from around the world, as well as highlight coverage of topics including:
- Onward & Upward:
Leadership Transition at World Headquarters - Junior Civitan
Meet the new Junior Board - Civitan Club News
Read more about service activities from clubs around the world - 2023 Civitan International Convention
Read more about this year’s upcoming convention activities
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May 2023
In the May 2023 edition of Civitan Magazine, read about the latest work of Civitans from around the world, as well as highlight coverage of topics including:
- CIRC Update
Sparks Dental Clinic Serves Patients with I/DD - Junior Civitan All-In Summit
Full recap of the event with photos included - Civitan Club News
Read more about service activities from clubs around the world - 2023 Civitan International Convention
Read from fellow Civitans about why they choose to attend Convention - Mike Brown:
Remembering a Past International President
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February 2023
In the February 2023 edition of Civitan Magazine, read about the latest work of Civitans from around the world, as well as highlight coverage of topics including:
- CIRC Update
Studies begin at the Autism Research Core - Junior Civitan All-In Summit
Keynote Speaker & Schedule - Arianna Womack
Meet the Junior Civitan International President - 2023 Civitan International Convention
Theme Announced & Tentative Schedule - Bobbie Walden:
Remembering a Past International President
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October 2022
In the October 2022 edition of Civitan Magazine, read about the latest work of Civitans from around the world, as well as highlight coverage of topics including:
- Dreams for Civitan:
Meet the 2022-2023 Civitan International President - Awards Program Changes
- Junior Civitan:
Convention Wraps up Successful Year for Juniors
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May 2022
In the May 2022 edition of Civitan Magazine, read about the latest work of Civitans from around the world, as well as highlight coverage of topics including:
- Good Works:
World Citizenship Award Winner Addresses Critical Need for People with I/DD - Junior Civitan:
All In Returns “In-Person” With More Service, Knowledge, And Fellowship - Impact Areas:
Winners Synopsis
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March 2022
In the March 2022 edition of Civitan Magazine, read about the latest work of Civitans from around the world, as well as highlight coverage of topics including:
- Sixty Years of Honoring Clergy:
The History of Clergy Appreciation Week - Civitan University 2022
A review of a historic new officer training initiative - A Century of Service:
The History of the Civitan Club of Baltimore
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October 2021
In the October 2021 edition of Civitan Magazine, read about the work of some amazing clubs and districts, as well as highlight coverage of topics including:
- Believers in Civitan:
Meet the 2021-2022 International President, Dan Brown - 2021 Civitan International Convention
A Look Back - Introducing Civitan International Impact Areas
New Marketing & Mission Initiative + Club Grant Program
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July 2021
In the July 2021 edition of Civitan Magazine, read about the work of some amazing clubs and districts, as well as highlight coverage of topics including:
- Progressive in a World of Change:
A look at the 2021 Junior Civitan International Convention - 2021 Civitan International Convention
Update to Schedule of Events - Club News from Around the World
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May 2021
In the May 2021 edition of Civitan Magazine, read about the work of some amazing clubs and districts, as well as highlight coverage of topics including:
- Champion of Advocacy:
Meet Lorri Unumb, Winner of the 2021 World Citizenship Award - 2021 Civitan International Convention
Schedule of Events - 2021 Civitan International Elections & Candidate Information
- 2019-2020 Honor Club Winners & Competitive Award Finalists
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March 2021
In the March 2021 edition of Civitan Magazine, read about the work of some amazing clubs and districts, as well as highlight coverage of topics including:
- Hybrid and Historic:
Annual Convention Sees Changes for 2021 - What’s New for You:
New resources to help your club grow its digital presence and serve during a pandemic - Virtual All In Summit Brings Together Junior Civitans
- Walk and Roll and Breakthru Golf Benefit at 2021 Annual Convention
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January 2021
In the January 2021 edition of Civitan Magazine, read about the work of some amazing clubs and districts, as well as highlight coverage of topics including:
- Service in Spite of Sickness:
A Look at How Civitan Korea Has Operated During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Inside the Civitan International Research Center’s Newest Project:
How Speech Therapy Will Play a Part in the Autism Translational Research Core - Bylaws Proposal for Vote at Jacksonville Convention This Summer
- Remembering Past International President Bob Jones
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November 2020
In the November 2020 edition of Civitan Magazine, read about the work of some amazing clubs and districts, as well as highlight coverage of topics including:
- Meet the President: An Interview with 2020-2021 International President Frank Kelley
- Payday at the Polls: Club’s Election Day Fundraiser
- New All-Virtual Junior Civitan Club
- Success of Walk & Roll Fundraising for the International Research Center
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September 2020
In the September 2020 edition of Civitan Magazine, read about the work of some amazing clubs and districts, as well as highlight coverage of topics including:
- Results of the 2020 Membership Survey
- Inaugural Civitan International Signature Service Project: Civitan Beach Bash
- New Club Builds in India
- Q&A with one of the CIRC’s newest researchers, Dr. Scott Cruikshank
- Opelika Civitan Club’s historic Light the Way gift
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