North Bay Civitan Club of D’Iberville-St. Martin
MAKING AN IMPACT
Making a positive impact in our local community and around the world together.
NORTH BAY
ABOUT US
SPOTLIGHTS
CLUB INFO
EVENTS
RESOURCES
ABOUT CIVITAN
Our vision is to be a global community where people of all abilities and talents make the world a better place.
Civitan Changes Lives
Civitan is the only service organization dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and through the Civitan International Research Center, we are helping find cures and develop treatments for autism, Rett syndrome, Down syndrome and many more brain-related disorders.
Civitans are Champions of Service
Civitan offers people of all ages the opportunity to selflessly serve their communities and make the world a better place. Whether building wheelchair ramps, developing inclusive playgrounds or fundraising for the Civitan International Research Center, we are a hands-on organization ready to roll up our sleeves to positively impact individuals in our communities.
Civitan Spans The Globe
Since the beginning, Civitans have united under a universal mission rooted in service. Spanning more than 20 nations in North America, Africa, Europe, Asia and the Pacific Islands, Civitan is truly a global organization dedicated to serving others.
SPOTLIGHTS
Civitan is making a difference in our local community through service projects. We meet monthly and have a variety of options for members to choose from that are making a difference in the lives of those around us.
SERVICE: Bears on Patrol Drive-Thru
A signature service project since chartering, Bears on Patrol has collected over 2,000 for LEO or Firefighters the chance to pass along a sense of comfort to individuls in times of emergency. This signature service project is held annually near 9-11 and National Teddy Bear Day, Sept. 9
SERVICE: Gobble Wobble Food Drive & Bridge Run
A signature service project since chartering, the Gobble Wobble is a walk/run/roll over the Biloxi Bay Bridge at sunset. Participants provide nonperishables foods for an agency selected by North Bay Civitans each year. Over 1,000 nonperishables were distributed to three locations in 2024.
SERVICE: Civitan Special Needs Family Egg Hunt & Lunch
Civitan Family & Community Support Impact Area Service Project that has grown in 17 years. Community partners provide games & giveaways while the club offers a traditional egg hunt and a table hunt for mobile participants. Food is provided to all participants.
North Bay Civitan Club’s President Keith Wilson, MST & Treasurer Debbie Wilson
Keith Wilson and his mother Debbie are charter members of North Bay Civitan Club. Both are pictured at Biloxi National Cemetery for the annual Decoration of Graves during Memorial Day Weekend.
CLUB INFO
Civitan is more than just a club. It is a a family of members making an impact around the globe everyday through service.
CHARTER DATE
2010
MEETINGS
D’Iberville Town Green Building
6:30 p.m. on scheduled Thursdays unless otherwise announced on Facebook
MEMBERS
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CLUB EVENTS
5
APR
17th Annual Civitan Special Needs Family Egg Hunt & Lunch
FAMILY & COMMUNITY SUPPORT IMPACT AREA – Free and open to the public
- Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
- Time: 10 a.m. – Noon
- Location: D’Iberville City Hall, Automall Parkway
9
SEP
16th Annual Bears on Patrol Drive-Thru
A signature service project since chartering, Bears on Patrol has collected over 2,000 teddy bear for LEO or Firefighters the chance to pass along a sense of comfort to individuls in times of emergency. This signature service project is held annually near 9-11 and National Teddy Bear Day, Sept. 9
- Date – Saturday near National Teddy Bear Day, Sept. 9, the club’s chartering, Sept. 10; and Patriot’s Day, Sept. 11
- Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Location: D’Iberville Promenade in Target Parking Lot near Newk’s Eatery and the AT&T store
22
NOV
16th Annual Gobble Wobble Food Drive & Bridge Run
Fall fun-run-walk-roll at the Biloxi Bay Bridge starting in Ocean Springs. Nonperishable food items are accepted for local area food banks.
- Tentative Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Time: 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Location: Biloxi Bay Bridge, Ocean Springs, MS
22
NOV
4th Annual Beads for Special Needs
EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT IMPACT AREA – Recycling unwanted parade beads, which are distributed to high school special education programs that utilize them for teaching business skils to those with I/DDs.
- Date: February 20-March 20, 2025
- Time: Throughout the day
- Location: Various drop off sites. See Facebook fanpage for details.
RESOURCES
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