1. Governor-elect report

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

3. 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?

4. Bonding thru Bowling at the G-E Academy

5. What I learned about International
Change in leadership and Direction

6. Executive Vice President
Scarlet Thompson

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

8. 2 new membership specialists
Megan Mindel √
Meredith Binkley

9. Newsletters Monthly newsletters to club presidents
Here is April Newsletter

10. New info from Megan Mindel

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

12. Servant leaders
Big emphasis at G-E

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

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

16. Encourage you to attend the International Convention in Reno01
Encourage you to serve by nominations at the August Convention 02
Encourage officer training 03
My Guiding

17. 2018 Convention Reno, Nevada July 22 through July 25
Grand Sierra Resort
Civitan Registration Fee ONLY $ 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

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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 •

21. 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!

22. 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

23. 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.

24. 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)

25. Sample Flights
From Columbus
Charleston WV

26. 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…

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

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