I AM CIVITAN: as old as life, as young as the rainbow, as endless as time. • MY HANDS do the work of the world and reach out in service to others. • MY EARS hear the cry of children and the call throughout the world for peace, guidance, progress and unity. • MY EYES search for others to join in the fellowship and service of Civitan. • MY MOUTH utters the call to daily duty and speaks prayers in every tongue. • MY MIND teaches me respect for law and the flag of my country. • MY HEART beats for every friend, bleeds for every injury to humanity and throbs with joy at every triumph of truth. • MY SOUL knows no fear but its own unworthiness. • MY HOPE is for a better world through Civitan. • MY MOTTO: builders of good citizenship. • MY BELIEF: do unto others as you would have them do unto you. • MY PLEDGE: to practice the Golden Rule and to build upon it a better and nobler citizenship. I AM CIVITAN: as old as life, as young as the rainbow, as endless as time. • MY HANDS do the work of the world and reach out in service to others. • MY EARS hear the cry of children and the call throughout the world for peace, guidance, progress and unity. • MY EYES search for others to join in the fellowship and service of Civitan. • MY MOUTH utters the call to daily duty and speaks prayers in every tongue. • MY MIND teaches me respect for law and the flag of my country. • MY HEART beats for every friend, bleeds for every injury to humanity and throbs with joy at every triumph of truth. • MY SOUL knows no fear but its own unworthiness. • MY HOPE is for a better world through Civitan. • MY MOTTO: builders of good citizenship. • MY BELIEF: do unto others as you would have them do unto you. • MY PLEDGE: to practice the Golden Rule and to build upon it a better and nobler citizenship.

Bob Shell, 2017-2018 Heartland Governor

In addition to being governor of the Heartland District of Civitan International, Bob serves as the Treasurer of the Bartlesville Civitan Club and has twice served as President of that club. He is a Club Honor Key recipient from the Bartlesville club. In the 2015-16 Civitan year, Bob served as the Heartland District coin & candy box coordinator.

Bob has Bachelors and Masters degrees from Oklahoma State University in Communication. He worked for 17 years at The United Methodist Publishing House. Bob has been an editor, writer, computer specialist, business & marketing manager, salesman, and teacher. He finished his work career as a financial advisor with Edward Jones and then as adjunct faculty with Rogers State University, teaching Public Speaking, Business Communication, Basic Writing, and Theatre Appreciation.

Bob grew up in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, graduating from Sooner High School in 1969. He is the Treasurer of the Sooner High Class of 1969 Reunion Committee. Bob is the Secretary for Bartlesville’s Elderly Housing Board and is President of Family Promise of Washington County Oklahoma—a program to help homeless children and their families find affordable housing and break the cycle of homelessness.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Governor
Bob Shell
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Governor Elect
Grace Farmer
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Immediate Past Gov.
FDN. Liaison

Frank Kelley
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Past Gov. Director
John Fournier
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Secretary
Peggy Doyle
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Treasurer
Harold Connell
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Judge Advocate
Bill Buscher
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Chaplain
Cecil Johnson
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Sergeant at Arms
Billy Henderson
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AREA DIRECTORS

Area 1: Don Schultz [ Email ]
Civitan OrchidsKC Ex-MenLancaster-Melton Peacekeepers LawrenceTopeka • Ichabod Campus Club (Washburn University, Topeka, KS) • Shawnee Heights Junior Club (Topeka, KS)

Area 2: Dale deReign [ Email ]
BartlesvilleBroken ArrowFort SmithMetro TulsaMuskogeeSiloam SpringsStarlight • Tulsa Community College Campus Club • University of Arkansas Campus Club (Fayettefille, AR) • Future Leaders of Tomorrow Junior Club (Muskogee, OK)

Area 3: Joyce Sullivan [ Email ]
KennettJonesboroParagouldTwin Lakes • West County (Creve Coeur, MO)Butler County (Poplar Bluff, MO) • Green County Tech Junior Club (Paragould) • Paragould High Junior Club

Area 4: Jack Truesdell [ Email ]
Abilities Unlimited (Hot Springs, AR) • Argenta (North Little Rock, AR)CabotEl Dorado • Hope • Hot Springs • Little RockRiver Park (Maumelle, AR)SearcyWest Little Rock • Cabot High Junior Club • Central High Junior Club (Little Rock, AR) • LISA Academy Junior Club (Little Rock, AR) • St. Edward Junior High Club (Little Rock, AR)

Area 5: Vivian Dail [ Email ]
Bluebonnet (Irving, TX)Dallas Town NorthRanger (Arlington, TX)Rose City (Tyler, TX) • Wichita Falls

Area 6: David Ansel [ Email ]
Coastal Bend (Kingsville, TX)Corpus ChristiHeart of the Rock (Round Rock, TX)Houston Clear Lake

Area 7: Harold Connell [ Email ]
EnidHappy Trails • Hutchinson • Wichita • Yes We Can • Northern Oklahoma Campus Club (Enid, OK) • Sacred Heart Junior Club (Salina, KS)

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

New Club Building
Marcia E. Dechand
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Jr. Civitan Chair
Beth Hicks
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Jr. Civitan Governor
Kayla Benson
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Campus Civitan
Dr. Diane Potts
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Awards
Cheryl Ford
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Training Coordinator
Gerald Yotter
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Convention Coordinator
Petrice Reese
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P.R./ Virtual Communication
Mary Henthorn
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Newsletter Editor
Ann Livingston
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Webmaster
David Overton
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