Governor-elect report

January 21-22, Birmingham, AL G-E Academy January 21-22, Birmingham, AL

What went on at the G-E Academy? Busy 2 days: Intense training sessions Get to know Civitan International Working & Playing with International officers & govs- elect Duties of a governor Membership: Growth & retention What went on at the G-E Academy?

Bonding thru Bowling at the G-E Academy

What I learned about International Change in leadership and Direction

Executive Vice President Scarlet Thompson

New Directions Modernize the Organization Openness, transparency Careful management of money Communication with members New Directions

2 new membership specialists Megan Mindel √ Meredith Binkley

Newsletters Monthly newsletters to club presidents Here is April Newsletter

New info from Megan Mindel

Next year’s International President: Bob Jones My assessment: Experienced Savvy Open Realistic

Servant leaders Big emphasis at G-E

Give of your hands to serve and your hearts to love. ― Mother Teresa

Value differences of opinion Caring Open Available Supporting Guiding Value differences of opinion Servant Leader

Encourage you to attend the International Convention in Reno 01 Encourage you to serve by nominations at the August Convention 02 Encourage officer training 03 My Guiding

2018 Convention Reno, Nevada July 22 through July 25 Grand Sierra Resort Civitan Registration Fee ONLY $160.00 for all non-ticketed functions including: • Opening Ceremonies • First Business Session • Seminars and Workshops Optional : Sunday’s Welcome Party $30.00 Wednesday’s Closing Installation Celebration Banquet $70.00

Reno The Biggest Little City in the World isn't little any more. Reno is the regional capital of an enormous area of western Nevada and the eastern Sierra. Through the city’s revitalization, Reno has become a popular destination for families.   Reno is a vibrant, progressive community, the region’s center for culture and commerce, with something for everyone: 24-hour fun, top name entertainment, elaborate shows, museums, performing arts, beautiful parks, shopping, the Truckee River in the heart of the city, incomparable beauty of the surrounding high desert, and the grandeur of the nearby Sierra Nevada mountains. And with an average of 300 days of sunshine per year, the weather may be warm but without humidity.

Lake Tahoe, an Hour’s Drive away And of course there is beautiful Lake Tahoe less that an one hour’s drive to the south.

2018 International Convention Reno $109 per night single or double The Grand Sierra Resort is the headquarters property for the Reno convention. Eleven (11) restaurants ranging from fine dining to casual and to-go options • The Beach pool • Miniature Golf • Go-karts • Bowling Center • movie theater • Reno’s only over-water driving range • Indoor Simulated Golf Course And much more! Civitan’s Special Rate is $109 for single or double accommodations. Although it is standard for the Grand Sierra to impose a daily resort fee of $25, Civitan negotiated this fee to be included in the guest room rates. The property is renovating all of its guest rooms. These will be completed prior to Civitan’s arrival. For those driving to Reno, valet and self parking is complimentary. As part of the Convention Planning Committee, Scarlet visited Reno last fall. Scarlet, would you like to tell the group your opinion of Reno and the hotel? VIDEO SPOTLIGHT SCARLET Grand Sierra Resort • www.grandsierraresort.com

2018 International Convention Reno Sunday, July 22 (opening day)   International Board Meeting Club Building Seminar Orientation Session Opening Ceremonies Welcome Party (ticketed event) The official opening day of the convention is Sunday, July 22 All Day International Board Meeting Afternoon New Club Building Seminar Afternoon Orientation Session - which is not only good for first-timers, but even returning delegates find the information useful. 7:00 pm Opening Ceremonies Following Welcome Party (this is a ticketed event which is included in all event packages) This year’s theme is 70s Disco so break out those bell bottoms and tie dyes!

2018 International Convention Reno Monday, July 23   First Business Session Civitan Golf Benefit Morning Workshops and Seminars Presidents & Presidents-Elect Training Afternoon Workshops and Seminars Free Evening Monday begins with the business of Civitan. Morning First Business Session to include reports from the international president, executive vice president and finance chair. In addition, all declared candidates will be officially nominated. Morning Workshops and Seminars 10:30 am Presidents & Presidents-Elect Training 11:00 Civitan Breakthru Golf Benefit Afternoon Workshops and Seminars

2018 International Convention Reno Tuesday, July 24   Philanthropy Program with Civitan Research Center Presentation Workshops and Seminars Putt-n-Chip North American Awards and Recognitions President’s Council Social or Free Evening Tuesday we begin our day with a focus on mission: Morning the Philanthropy Program which includes the Civitan Research Center Morning and afternoon Workshops and Seminars Putt-n-Chip is likely to be held sometime that afternoon, but the timing for this event will be announced at a later date. Afternoon North American Awards and Recognitions Evening For those who are President’s Council members, this annual event is still in the planning stages. You will receive an invitation in your registration packet.

2018 International Convention Reno Wednesday, July 25 (closing day)   Elections Business Session Membership Extravaganza Free Afternoon Club Building Seminar Social followed by Installation Banquet & Closing Ceremonies (ticketed event) Morning Elections Business Session Followed by Membership Extravaganza Free Afternoon But the opportunity to attend a Club Building Seminar is on the schedule. Evening Social followed by Installation Banquet & Closing Ceremonies (this is a ticketed event which is included in all event packages)

Sample Flights From Columbus Charleston WV

Upcoming elections at August Convention: VOLUNTEER! We need… Governor-elect & 2 area directors: Area 1: Athens, Belpre, Charleston, Marietta, Pioneer Ladies, Vienna, and Wheeling Area 3: Cuyahoga Valley, Marion, Marion County, and Mansfield (Al Harmon has another year as area 2 director (Dayton, Columbus area, and Fairfield) Upcoming elections at August Convention: VOLUNTEER! We need…

Officer Training: Club Presidents & President-elect July 23, 2018 _____ Reno, NV DEADLINE July 9, 2018 Aug 11, 2018 _____ Columbus, OH DEADLINE August 6, 2018

Pres & Pres-elects trained in 2017-18 (certified) Athens Charleston Dayton Mansfield Marietta Marion County North Columbus Pioneer Ladies Vienna West Columbus Westerville Area