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Membership in Civitan is open to any man or woman without regard to race, creed or color, who is at least 18 years old, or a high school graduate and of good character. Every Civitan should understand and appreciate the mission of Civitan International and strive to promote the three principle goals of fellowship with one another, knowledge about the community at large, and service to our fellow man through our club's actions and donations.

At our club meetings, we hear from community, business and government leaders who provide informative and entertaining programs on the issues that affect us and our families the most.

We are dedicated to improving our communities through community service. On the international level, Civitan focuses on helping people with developmental disabilities. Civitan funds the Civitan International Research Center, a research and treatment facility for developmental disabilities and special needs.

On the local level, we are involved in a variety of fund-raising and service projects. Chesapeake District Civitan Clubs realize the importance of offering members opportunities for personal and professional development, as well as the opportunity to meet new friends and develop long-lasting relationships with people who share similar interest.

Cost -- Initiation Fees and Dues: It costs very little to join a Civitan Club. Each person must pay a one-time initiation fee to Civitan International. (Varies by club)

Club treasurers bills members for dues monthly. These dues are based upon what the club board of directors and members have agreed upon.

Click here for an application form. Welcome to Civitan!

Civitan Creed

I AM CIVITAN: as old as life, as young as the rainbow, as endless as time.

MY HANDS do the work of the world and reach out in service to others.

MY EARS hear the cry of children and the call throughout the world for peace, guidance, progress and unity.

MY EYES search for others to join in fellowship and service of Civitan.

MY MOUTH utters the call to daily duty and speaks prayers in every tongue.

MY MIND teaches me respect for law and the flag of my country.

MY HEART beats for every friend, bleeds for every injury to humanity and throbs with joy at every triumph of truth.

MY SOUL knows no fear but its own unworthiness.

MY HOPE is for a better world through Civitan.

MY MOTTO: builders of good citizenship.

MY BELIEF: do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

MY PLEDGE: to practice the golden rule and to build upon it a better and nobler citizenship.

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