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NORALA NOTES Governor’s Message
Greetings to all Alabama
District North Civitans!
I hope everyone had a
great Christmas and
New Year. Since my last
report, I have had the
opportunity to visit a
number of clubs to in-
stall new officers and
participate in various
Civitan activities. All
the clubs that I have
visited are doing well
and are in full swing with
a year of great planned
activities. The new Civi-
tan International Theme
“WE ARE THE Key” has
been embraced across
the district and is a fo-
cal point of many pro-
gram areas.
One of our goals for
the year was to conduct
a District Wide New
Club Seminar. This
event was held on No-
vember 14, 2015 at Wal-
lace State Community
College, Hanceville, AL.
Louis Stephens, Vice
President of Member-
ship/Leadership, at Civi-
tan International con-
ducted the Seminar.
The seminar was titled
“Be Inspired” and covered
Recruitment, Retention
and New Club Building. A
special thanks to Louis
Stephens for an excellent
seminar.
During the seminar, we
had a “brain storming”
session where members
were asked to identify
locations which they
thought would be good lo-
cations to consider build-
ing a new club. The fol-
lowing locations were
identified: Fairview/
Joppa, Eva, Cherokee/
Barton, Hayden, Scotts-
boro, Falkville and Fort
Payne. In addition, the
following counties are
part of our district but do
not have any active Civitan
Clubs: Blount, Clay,
Cleburne, Fayette, Lamar,
Randolph, St. Clair and
Talladega. Clearly there
are many opportunities
here. The Key to building
clubs in any of these loca-
tions is to identify people
who live in these locations
that are interested in Civ-
itan. This is where we
Inside this issue:
GOVERNOR-ELECT
MESSAGE
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STRATEGIC FOCUS
GROUP
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CLERGY APPRECIA-
TION
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ESSAY CONTEST 5
POLAR PLUNGE 6
YOUTH LEADER-
SHIP
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ONION SALES 8
INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION
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ALDN CANDIDATE 10
REGISTRATION
DISTRICT MEET-
ING
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ALABAMA DISTRICT
NORTH CIVITAN
GOVERNOR,
Walter Floyd, Jr.
[email protected] 256-590-5436
Alabama District North Civitan
March, 2016
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need everyone in the
District to help! If you
know people (friends,
relatives, co-workers,
etc.) who live in these
areas, talk with them;
explain what Civitan is
about and, if they are
interested, we will work
with them to organize a
group to initiate a Club
Building Process. “You
are the Key” to make
this plan-of-action work.
Our Winter District
Meeting was held on
January 16, 2016 at Na-
ture’s Trail Church in
Decatur, Al. Thanks to
the Somerville,
Priceville, Decatur and
Hartselle Civitan Clubs
for sponsoring the
meeting and making all
the arrangements and
special thanks to Nancy
Solberg for coordinating
the event. James
Fields, Chaplin, was our
luncheon speaker and
provided an excellent
presentation. Thanks
James for a job well
done!
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It is hard to be-
lieve we are al-
ready more than
two months into
2016. New year,
new energy.
Let’s turn our
thoughts and
energies to find-
ing others to join
our clubs and spread the good
feeling of helping others.
Our latest YP club is close to
chartering and we have had one
Jr. Civitan Club charter thus far.
Let’s continue to look at our
younger generation to lend energy
to the service of Civitan.
The District meeting in Priceville
was great! Thanks to the Morgan
County clubs for your hospitality.
Several of us also attended Region
1 in Tupelo a couple of weeks ago.
We thoroughly enjoyed our fel-
lowship with the Civitans from
MS, AL, W. FL, and LA. Continue
spreading the word of Civitan to
all you meet. See you at the
Spring meeting in Hanceville.
Donna Hill Grice
ALDN DISTRICT CONVENTION
Our District Convention will be held on
August 26-27, 2016 at Doubletree by
Hilton, 1101 6th Ave NE, Decatur, Al
35601. The facility has just complet-
ed a complete renovation and is a first
class facility. . We have also con-
firmed that Duane Capps, Civitan In-
ternational President-Elect will attend
our convention. Thanks to Francis
Moore, Convention Coordinator, for all
the work involved in selecting and
booking this facility
Message from the Governor Elect
Alabama District North Civitans at Region 1 Annual Meeting
Tupelo, MS (Standing) Charles Lawson, Nell Emerson, Paul Emerson, Francis Moore,
Ric Moore, Walt Floyd, Randy Grice, Donna Grice. (Seated) Jerry
Lawson, Chad Fell, Julia Floyd, Willie Hamblen.
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Alabama District North
Civitan Winter Meeting in
Decatur was a milestone
meeting since we had our
first gathering of our new
Strategic Focus Groups.
These are groups that have
been organized by Randy
Harvell, Leadership Devel-
opment Chair. Their pur-
pose is to Investigate and
develop innovative solutions
for District- Wide problems
implementing strategies for
problem solving.
Problem Examples:
recruiting and involving young-er members
supporting struggling clubs
developing leaders
creating visibility in the com-munity
communicating with members.
The focus groups will involve
younger and older Civitans in a
team effort with the objective of
encouraging the growth of personal
relationships and facilitating the
mentoring process. This will pro-
vide multiple opportunities for ef-
fective local leaders to provide in-
put that will improve the quality of
club and district leadership and
enhance our ability to serve others
through Civitan. Participation in
these groups is open so if you are
interested contact Randy Harvell.
Strategic Focus will meet again
at the Spring District Meeting
coming up on April 16 at Wallace
State College in Hanceville, Ala-
bama.
Strategic Focus Group
Strategic Focus Group met at the Alabama District North Civitan Winter Meeting in Decatur.
They are: Janice Mobes, Tom Giles, Randy Harvell, Ed Higdon, Carol Bernard, Randall White,
Charles Lawson, Sharon Johnson, Jerry Lawson, Nancy Horton and David Gillies.
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Area 3 Civitans honored area clergy on February 2 and Central Baptist Church in
Decatur. Under the leadership of Area Director Carol Bernard, Civitans from De-
catur, Hartselle, Moulton, Priceville and Somerville hosted and served the gath-
ered clergy. Past Governor Willie Hamblen addressed the pastors, with a mes-
sage of appreciation for the challenges of their chosen calling.
The Vina Civitan Club honored a total of six men of God and their wives at their
annual Clergy Appreciation Dinner. Entertainment was provided by the Youth
Choir frim Ebenezer Baptist Church and Mrs. Judy Humphries, Music Director at
1st Baptist, Vina. A total of 48 people were in attendance. President, Bryan Moo-
maw said this was a great turn out and was happy to be a part of the great fel-
lowship.
CLERGY APPRECIATION ACROSS THE DISTRICT
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Clubs in Florence, Central Heights and
Tuscumbia collaborated to honor their
local clergy members with a dinner in Feb-
ruary. About 45 people attended the din-
ner with 12 clergy members present who
represented various local religious groups.
Presidents of the three clubs greeted
guests and kicked off the evening with a
warm welcome. As clergy members were
introduced, the presidents presented a
certificate of appreciation to each one.
Willie Hamblen of the Central Heights Club
served as emcee and evoked tears from
the audience as he told the story of the
four chaplains who gave their lives to help
others as their ship, the U.S.A.T. Dorches-
ter, sank in 1943. Alabama District North
Chaplain, James C. Fields, Jr. presented a
program that continued the evening of
honor.
The collaborative effort to honor clergy
was a first-time event for the three clubs.
Attendees expressed their enjoyment of
the evening and noted that they were al-
ready looking forward to next year. From
all reports the evening was considered a
successful way to express appreciation to
those who spend their lives in sacrificial
service to their churches and communities.
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CLERGY APPRECIATION ACROSS THE DISTRICT
Hanceville Civitans prepared and served lunch to local clergy, church staff and their spouses at the First Methodist Church in Hanceville. There were twenty six guests in attendance. Dr. Nancy Horton shared the story of the Four Chaplains and Sergeant Potts, Chaplain Cullman County Sheriff’s Department presented Jail Ministry high-lights.
Holly Pond Civitans honored local clergy with their ap-preciation dinner at Ryan’s in Cullman. Seven Clergy and guests enjoyed an inspirational message and painting by local artist and minister, Krel Buckelew.
Essay Contest Deadline is Rapidly Approaching
Essay Theme: This year our international theme in Civitan is “We are the Key”. Our Essay Contest theme embraces the International theme and asks students to address “I am the Key to Service in my Community". Students will explain how this could be applied in their commu-
nity, their school and/or their family.
Winners will be identified and the local Civitan clubs will forward their first places winners in each division to Dr. Nancy Horton, to be received
not later than April 1, 2016.
DISTRICT LEVEL DEADLINE – April 1, 2016
Entries must be postmarked on or before this date.
Judging should be done on the local club level before submitting essay(s) for district competition.
Submit ONLY the FIRST place winner per division from each club
Cover sheet containing the following information should be submitted with the winning essay(s):
Name of Club submitting entries
Name, address, phone number, email of club essay chair
Name, email, and phone number of the school liaison,(this will ensure that the winning students are contacted in a timely man-ner)
Entries should be submitted by the sponsoring club not the students or the school.
Mail winning entries to:
Dr. Nancy Horton
1567 Co Rd 606
Hanceville, Al 35077
For questions : Email:[email protected] home phone: 256-352-9186 cell: 256-309-1936
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Guntersville Ladies Enjoy the 4th Annual Polar Plunge
Civitan International President Debbie Bruce Juhlke made an impromptu visit to the Floyd Farm in Holly Pond in February after the Governor’s update meeting in Birmingham. Lunch with Debbie was shared with Directors from adjoining areas and Area 7 Presidents and Presidents-elect.
Debbie even visited the “shop” and tried out the tractor.
Attending were Charles Lawson, Area 9 Director; Walt Floyd, Governor; Lynn Jetton, President-elect Holly Pond; Robert McDowell, President-elect, Decatur; Donna Grice, Governor-elect; Deb-bie Bruce Juhlke, Civitan International President; Julia Floyd, Immediate Past Governor; Sharon Oliver, Area 7 Director; Elizabeth McDowell, Area 11 Director; Rick Cason, President, Hanceville;
Jerry Lawson, President-elect Guntersville Ladies.
Our Condolences:
Ralph Foster, Tuscumbia Civitan member of 50+ years, passed away in December, 2015. He provided many years of leadership and
community service.
Area 3 Director, Carol Bernard’s husband passed away in early March.
Get Well Wishes:
Bobbie Walden, Cruiser Small, Pat McKemy, Jim McKemy, Bob Bright, Ed Higdon, Merle Higdon, Elizabeth McDowell and perhaps many oth-
ers.
CIVITAN AWARENESS MONTH
April is Civitan Awareness Month. “Toot your Horn” this month with Proclamations, Public Service Announcements, Newspaper articles and ads, Roadside signs and Marquees, and Membership Recruitment. Go to the Civitan International website www.Civitan.org and click on “Club
P.R. Resources” for ideas and to download a Sample Proclamation.
Vina Scholarship Dinner
The Vina Civitan Abston/Franklin Scholarship Dinner is set for April 23, 2016 at the Vina Community Center 3-7 p.m. Cost is $10 to dine in or
carry out: Hamburger Steak, Mashed potatoes, Salad, Drinks, Dessert. Tickets may be purchased at the door.
Saturday, February 20 dawned with big black clouds and a forecast of rain, but the plunge went on. Thanks to
our male supporters and a few hearty members, the tents, signs, tables and chairs were all set up, and the rain
held off. But the wind off the lake was frigid as plungers began to arrive. They came and came; a total of 55
registered to plunge. And into the lake they went with a youngster of 5 and a young-at-heartster of 71.
Even Santa came to plunge for Every Child’s Playground.
Team Turner made their usual grand appearance. We don’t have the total from them yet, but between their
plungers, donations, sponsorships, and the benefit at Main Channel Brewing, they brought in a significant
amount of money. Huge thank you’s to Lori Skidmore and all of those from the Marshall County School Board
who participated and supported our efforts.
Connie Gaines Bartlett and her crew did a wonderful job of organizing this
event. The t- shirts went like hot cakes and the signs for sponsors were a
super addition. It was cold and windy, but that’s what a Polar Plunge is sup-
posed to be, and I think everyone had a great time. We want to extend a
very special thank you to those who stayed and helped with tear down and
clean up.
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Searcy, AK
YOUTH LEADERSHIP
“It was a wonderful
experience that I will
never forget. The
things I learned and
friends I made will last
the rest of my life!”
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Hello Fellow Civitan Members,
I am Michael Rea this year’s Onion Chair. By now you should be in full force for orders on onions.
The cost is $5.25 per bag same as last year. All your orders need to be phoned in or emailed in by the
April 15th deadline. As it looks now our delivery date should be the 2nd week of May.
I will need to have a check for your order no later than April 15th. NO CHECK NO ONIONS.
Checks should be made payable to: ALABAMA DISTRICT NORTH CIVITAN
Please mail your check with your order request to the address below;
SOMERVILLE CIVITAN CLUB
Attn: Onion Sales Chair
P. O. Box 413
Somerville, Alabama 35670
PLEASE DO NOT MAIL TO ALABAMA DISTRICT NORTH.
My contact information is:
Home number (256) 778-9853
Cell phone: (256) 227-6929
My email address is [email protected].
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Sponsorship Awards
1st Member Pin—for members who
sponsor their very first member into Civitan
MST Pin—for members who sponsor
four new members
“We are the Key” name badge—for
members who sponsor six new mem-
bers during the 2015-16 year
President’s Reception at Conven-
tion—for members who sponsor nine
members into Civitan between Octo-
ber 1, 2015and the 2016 International Convention
One-a-month Level—for members
who sponsor 12 new members choose
either a full registration fee to the
Civitan Convention or $200 donation
to CATH.
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel is the 2016
International Convention Headquarters.
Register online at
Civitan.org
Click on “Convention: tab
and find links for
information, registration
and hotel.
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Other Items NEW WEB ADDRESS
Our new web site is under construc-
tion. The address will be
http://alabamanorthdistrict.com
Check us out!
Area 3 Civitans
These dedicated members are assisting
with Decatur Parks and Recreation Spe-
cial Needs Easter Egg Hunt on March
23. The Civitans will furnish hamburger
and cook for 200 special needs individu-
als.
President’s Council
All members of the President’s Council with
dues paid-in-full on April 1st well be eligible
for a drawing to win one free Norfolk Con-
vention. Be sure your membership in up-to-
date or encourage new members to join!
Boaz Civitans Gave $1000 Scholarship
Donated $300 for Marshall
County Christmas Coalition
Partner with Boaz Chamber
of Commerce
Donated to Civitan Interna-
tional Research Center
Sold hotdogs during Boaz
Harvest Festival
Sold Civitan Fruitcakes
Recognize the Outstanding
Fireman and Policeman of
Boaz
Recruited three new members
Planning Successful Onion
Sale
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ALDN’S
CANDIDATE FOR
INTERNAIONAL
DIRECTOR
REGION 1
W. E. (Willie) Hamblen
Central Heights
Civitan Club
Fellow ALDN Civitan members,
I announced my candidacy for the office of Regional Director, Region 1, at the regional meeting conducted
recently in Tupelo, MS. I request the support of my district in this effort. I urge you to plan to attend the Interna-
tional Convention July 13-16 so that your club can cast all the votes allowed you in my favor. Only those who are at
the convention and who are approved by their club to vote, representing the club, can be a part of the process. If all
our clubs have as many representing them at convention as the number of votes allowed, we can win this, with your
support.
Hopefully you are aware of my passion for Civitan and what we do. My record of service includes having been
the president of three different clubs. I currently am serving as president of one club and am likely to be president
of two clubs next year. Currently, I am area director in Area 4, where I have served another term, as well as having
been area director in my own area several years ago. You know, I have served as governor-elect and was governor two
years ago. I have been involved with many clubs in various projects. While governor, I visited every club in the dis-
trict at least one time and was a guest several times at some clubs. I have been a club builder for three clubs and in
the year 2013-2014 recruited the third largest number in all Civitan International. I have represented our district in
the International Golf Tournament for three years, placing 1st, 2nd, and 4th in funds raised in those years…..thanks to
your contributions to the Civitans at the Helm project. I am known to sell around 200 bags of onions each year.
My experience outside Civitan has prepared me to lead. My whole life has been spend leading groups, while
being a student of trends and motivation. I have spoken in a majority of the States and in several foreign countries.
My experience includes being an elected official in city government, having served the 8th largest city in TX as city
councilman and as acting mayor for a period. My degrees are from Eastern New Mexico University, in the field of
religion, with sociology as a minor. I have had my own real estate business in Texas for about 20 years and was a trus-
tee for the Texas Association of Realtors Political Action Committee. In that role, as well as the city government
role, I traveled often to the State Capital to lobby and to D. C. as well to meet with lawmakers. I served also as pres-
ident of the association of Realtors in my city. My career has included teaching in several Colleges and Universities in
the field of Religion and real estate courses.
I believe this a critically pivotal time in the history of Civitan, as we come into the second 100 years.
We must change to fit the culture in which we function. Modern times require that people feel ownership in order to
really commit to anything. Civitan must return the ownership of the organization to the membership, streamline the
process, operate a “lean machine” so far as overhead is concerned. The board will be responsible to represent the
members and steer the ship into this next century. I believe I bring a rare combination of leadership, experience, and
other abilities, to a degree that is not often available in a volunteer organization. Help me have an opportunity
to prove that and improve what we do.
Come to Convention…..vote for me, please.
No one is paying for this ad…..but I endorse it.
Willie Hamblen
VOTE AT
CIVITAN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION,
NORFOLK, VA
JULY 13-16, 2016
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122 Waterchase Drive Huntsville, AL 35806
Phone:256-837-8208 E-mail:
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