JUNIOR CIVITAN
Welcome to Junior Civitan!
On behalf of Junior Civitan International, Lamar County School District ,and Oak Grove Middle School Junior Civitan Club we are happy you are accepting the invitation to become a member of the Junior Civitan organization. Junior Civitan appeals to young people like you, youth of high standards and purpose. It offers you an opportunity to help others through hard work and dedication. You will work with other Junior Civitans and Civitans, as a team, to create a sense of pride through service to your school and community.
Junior Civitan Pledge
“My pledge is to be an aware citizen of today (pause), the standing promise of tomorrow (pause), seeking to meet the needs of our world (pause), being progressive in a world of change (pause), with compassion and understanding (pause) for the values and traditions of the past (pause), with a commitment to make the world a better place.”
Civi- What?
The qualities of a good Junior Civitan can be found in the word “CIVITAN.”
C- stands for character. A Junior Civitan possesses integrity, high morals and the ability to work well with others.
I- stands for involvement. A Junior Civitan faithfully assumes an active role, so that the organization may reach its highest potential.
V- stands for vision. A Junior Civitan always looks toward the future by learning from his (her) mistakes today, so he (she) can improve tomorrow.
I- stands for initiative. A Junior Civitan recognizes what needs to be done and is a leader in the task.
T- stands for teamwork. A Junior Civitan cooperates with others to achieve a common goal--service.
A- stands for attitude. A Junior Civitan’s attitude is positive and motivational.
N- stands for noble. A Junior Civitan is noble in his or her consideration of others.
2019-2020 Club Officers
President: Briseida Sala Tena Vice President: Sadie Perkins Secretary: FaithAnn Busbin Treasurer: Anna McGuire Public Relations Coordinator: Bridges McGowen Director of Projects- Miller Mozingo Director of Programs- Anahya Lewis Director of Fundraising and Membership- Tasia Griffin Historian: Autumn Frazier Sergeant-at-Arms: Alexis Frazier Chaplain: Camryn Barry
What is Junior Civitan anyway?
Purpose of Junior Civitan: Junior Civitan is a service club for young people tailored specifically for training them to become “Builders of Good Citizenship” in the home, school, community, and nation. The purpose of Junior Civitan is to develop initiative and leadership, and to encourage young people to live a fuller life enriched by selfless service to others, with a focus on living the Golden Rule in all human relationships by precept and example.
Awards
7 years ago
Magnolia Junior Civitan Campus Project of the Year 2013-2014
Magnolia Junior Civitan Community Project of the Year 2013-2014
Magnolia Junior Civitan Campus Project of the Year 2015-2016
Magnolia Junior Civitan Community Project of the Year 2015-2016
Civitan International Award - Campus Project of the Year 2015-2016
Let's do this!
Objectives of Junior Civitan:
• To practice and promote good citizenship in the home, school, community, and nation. • To promote high standards of scholarship and conduct in the school. • To serve the school, community, and nation. • To support good government on all levels and encourage respect for the law. • To develop leadership through selfless service. • To practice the Golden Rule.