Triangle Luncheon Civitan
MAKING AN IMPACT
Making a positive impact in our local community and around the world together.
TRIANGLE LUNCHEON
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.
Supporting Those with Disabilities
Triangle Luncheon Civitan (TLC) club members actively support those with developmental and other disabilities. We provide pizza for local Special Olympians participating in tournaments and host two Spring Dances that include crafts, bingo, group photos and a pizza lunch. We also throw parties for ladies at a group home and serve snacks during concerts for the special needs community.
Fulfilling Community Needs
We support our community with hands-on projects as well as monetarily. Each year, we present scholarships to two deserving college-bound high school graduates. Our hands-on projects include collecting items for the Durham VA Hospital outreach program, providing snacks to the Ronald McDonald House of Durham and filling Christmas stockings for children at the Boys and Girls Homes of NC.
Working Together
TLC members build camaraderie while raising funds through working Duke men’s football and basketball game concessions, holding Quarter Auctions and selling RADA cutlery (see Resources). Monies earned are donated to non-profits such as the Civitan International Research Center, Special Olympics, Ronald McDonald House, Boys and Girls Homes of NC, the Durham County Community Living Program and Durham Urban Ministries.
Enjoying Engaging Meetings
Club members enjoy luncheon meetings twice monthly. Highlights include informative speakers from the community and from Civitan leadership. A.J. Reynolds, past Chaplain of our district, is pictured above. He recently spoke at our Clergy Appreciation Luncheon. Holiday activities and an annual club picnic provide additional opportunities for fellowship. Discovery meetings are held periodically to welcome new members.
Supporting Those with Disabilities
Triangle Luncheon Civitan (TLC) Club members actively support those with developmental and other disabilities. In May, we hosted over 700 Durham athletes, their teachers and coaches at a Spring Dance providing pizza, crafts, bingo and group photos. We also host parties for ladies at a group home and serve snacks during concerts for the special needs community.
Fulfilling Community Needs
We support the community with hands-on projects as well as monetarily. This year, we presented scholarships to three deserving college-bound high school graduates. Our hands-on projects include collecting food for the Durham VA Hospital Food Pantry, providing items from the Ronald McDonald House wish lists and filling Christmas stockings for children at the Boys and Girls Homes.
Working Together
TLC members have fun raising funds through our Quarter Auction, selling Claxton fruitcakes and RADA cutlery (see Resources), and working Duke game concessions. Monies earned are donated to non-profits including Civitan International Research Center, Special Olympics, Ronald McDonald House, Boys and Girls Homes of NC, Durham County Community Living Program and Project Lifesaver (Durham County Sheriff’s Department).
Enjoying Engaging meetings
Club members enjoy luncheon meetings twice monthly. Highlights include informative speakers from the community and from Civitan leadership, and fellowship with an annual picnic, holiday activities, etc. Two/three Discovery meetings are held annually to welcome new members.
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.
CLUB EVENTS
28
OCT
Bi-monthly Club Meeting
We will hear from the Executive Director of B3 Community which supports those with developmental disabilities.
- Date: October 28, 2025
- Time: 1:00pm (Fellowship begins at 12:30)
- Location: Bethany UMC Fellowship Center, Durham
11
NOV
Bi-monthly Club Meeting
We will honor our Veterans and learn about the Mustangs & Patriots Project, a recreational equine program for veterans and their families.
- Date: November 11, 2025
- Time: 1:00pm (Fellowship begins at 12:30)
- Location: Bethany UMC Fellowship Center, Durham
9
DEC
Bi-monthly Club Meeting
Holiday Fellowship Luncheon
- Date: December 9, 2025
- Time: 1:00pm (Fellowship begins at 12:30)
- Location: Bethany UMC Fellowship Center, Durham
13
JAN
Second Quarter Business Meeting
We’ll learn about club activities and events planned for the second quarter of our Civitan year.
- Date: January 13, 2026
- Time: 1:00pm (Fellowship begins at 12:30)
- Location: Bethany UMC Fellowship Center, Durham
RESOURCES
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