
“My eyes search for others to join in the fellowship and service of Civitan.”
-The Civitan Creed
10 STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL CIVITAN CLUB BUILD
- Assemble Your Team: Club Builders
- Scout Your Building Site: Why Here? Why Civitan?
- Learn the Ropes: Complete Club Builder Training!
- Receive Organizational Authority: It’s Necessary
- Sketch Blueprints: Plan!
- Build Relationships: Recruit!
- Hold Meetings & Projects
- Lay the Foundation
- Charter
- Provide Ongoing Support
Click here to download the 10 Step Guide & Checklist for New Club Building
Learn more about the details on each of these steps and the resources available to help you during the new and improved Civitan Club Builder Training, now available on-demand through Civitan University!
CLUB BUILDER TRAINING
Each member of a club building team is required to be an Accredited Club Builder – or be trained through official Civitan International Club Builder Training. Club Builder Accredidation is valid for 365 days from the time of training.
To complete the 2024 Civitan International Club Building Training through Civitan University, click here.
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- If you participated in Civitan Club Officer Training in 2021 or 2022, you may use your same account to log in. If you can’t recall or locate your log-in information, please contact growth@civitan.org.
- If you have not previously participated in Civitan Club Officer Training through Civitan University, please choose “Click Here to Create An Account” under the “Register or Sign In” heading, and set up an account.
- You may start, stop and return to the training at any point.
- At the completion of the training video, make sure to progress through to the second step for an Accredited Club Builder certificate to be generated for you. The certificate step completion is required for International reporting purposes.
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For more details on Club Builder Recognition, click here.
ACCREDITED CLUB BUILDERS
Looking for a trained club builder in your area to complete your team? Click here for a full list of currently accredited club builders (Civitan members who have completed the updated club building training – accredidation lasts 365 days from the date of training).
REQUIRED FORMS
All required forms may be submitted via email to growth@civitan.org, or mailed to:
Civitan International Headquarters
Attn: Membership Department
P.O. Box 382857
Birmingham, AL 35238
Request for Organizational Authority*
Charter Member Roster
Club Builder Recognition & Apparel Order Form
Charter Supplies & Club Banner Order Form
EIN Request Form (if applicable)
Golden Circle Disbursement Form (if applicable)
*must be submitted and approved by your Region AND Civitan International Headquarters before club building activities progress
ADDITIONAL CLUB BUILDER RESOURCES
Civitan Core Messaging Guide
Civitan “TV”: Civitan Video Library
Charter Program Template
Community Needs Assessment
Customizable Club Building Brochure
Customizable Club Promotional Flyers
Customizable PowerPoint Presentation Template
Customizable Social Media Post Templates
Guide to Club Naming & Dues
Marketing & Communications Member Center Hub (media advisory example & template, press release example & template, media list template)
Member Application
Potential New Member Invitation Letter/Email Template
Sample Target Recruitment Plan
“The Value of Your Dues” One-Page Flyer
What To Look For In Your Team
ADDITIONAL CLUB RESOURCES
Civitan International Impact Areas
Club Officer Resource & Training Pages
Corporate Involvement Request Letter Template
Guide to Setting a Club Mission & Vision
Outstanding New Club Award Application
Sample Club Bylaws
Sample Initiation & Installation Ceremony Script
Sample Meeting Agenda
Relationship Building Course
For more information please contact growth@civitan.org, or call 1-800-CIVITAN.